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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
3
Leonard Keene Hirshberg details hair origins from ancient reptile to mammal skin. Dr Botezai argues hair forms anew on mammal skin independent of other integuments and traces function from ornament to tactile sensing across species.
Vanceboro inmate Werner Van Horne admits he dynamited the bridge over the St Croix River claiming sole responsibility. He says Germany is at war with Canada and the act would halt freight of munitions and grain to Canadian seaports. He remains confident in neutral territory with no fear of consequences.
Bucharest reports Princess Elizabeth of Romania will wed Crown Prince George of Greece in the spring. The marriage would create a new Balkan dynasty through intermarriage of Greek and Romanian royal houses. Elizabeth is the eldest daughter of King Ferdinand I and Queen.
Allegany County Improvement Co transfers land along the National Pike to C Walter Krise. William M Bruce and others convey Bedford street property to Anna R Hardinger. Joseph Helmstetter and wife sell Cash Valley parcel to Je Roma Helmstetter. Dorsey H Keller and others transfer Rawlings property to County School Commissioner. Winmer Bowman conveys Boyd avenue property to Reuben W Maton. Each deal cites price of $10 or similar nominal amount.
A man avoids always growing a beard arguing it boosts his looks while his wife buys his neckties. The snippet notes fashion choices and a spouse's influence on style.
The notice promotes an Independent Newspaper published daily with Sunday edition, describing comprehensive local, state, and county news. It lists home delivery benefits and mail subscription rates: one month 30c, three months 90c, six months 1.75, one year 3.60.
Attorneys Carl G. Mullen and David A. Robb file in the Circuit Court asking for the appointment of a receiver to manage Cumberland Produce and Provision Company and for an injunction against listed officers to stop sale of assets. Judge Henderson orders show cause by February 5. Company organized July 27, 1914 with $100,000 stock. officers alleged to have wasted assets, no bank funds, and insolvency.
Filippi Benevenuti sues H. T. Mullen to recover plaster paris molds seized from 6 Orchard Street to satisfy a debt. The jury heard arguments in the Circuit Court with William C Walsh and William E Walsh for the plaintiff and Carl G Mullin and David A Robb for the defendants. In a separate matter Charley Green sued Joseph H Reinhart. verdict for the plaintiff $50 after the court removed the case from the jury.
Johnstown Pennsylvania February 4 Hiows were struck but no injuries reported when Mayor Canuffel and Councilman Miller clashed over certification of a police officer on duty. They were separated by Councilman Here and the incident ends with threats of further discussion in a future meeting. The altercation follows a string of clashes since the new commission form of government began.
Washington reports former Senator Arthur Gorman along with Richard Johnson of Laurel and Frank Kelly of Baltimore met with Senator Smith to seek federal offices. They discussed Johnson’s bid in the Fifth District, potential governorship for Kelly, and Smith's stance on Linthicum. Smith plans to hear all claims before deciding.
Petrograd reports fresh Russian troops arriving to bolster the defense west of Warsaw where fierce battles have surged. Warsaw dispatches estimate reinforcements at about a million in the region as trenches seized by Germans are recaptured. The Russian War Office also cites a large Hungarian invasion and Cossack advance that could split Austro-German forces in Bukovina from Galicia.
Patrons and friends are asked to telephone personals and their news items to The Cumberland Press. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated. The Editor.
Pr P T McGann, tapped by Congressman Lewis for Frostburg postmaster, departed for Washington. Mrs KE Ludwig leaves Keyser for Baltimore after visiting sister Mrs Thorn ton Carskadon. daughter Ethel Ludwig had earlier left. William J Ford, recommended for Lonaconing post office, was in town today.
The jury in the Malcolm Gifford murder case reported a disagreement in the second trial. Gifford, a wealthy youth, stands accused in the killing of Frank J. Clute.
Miss Jane Cavanaugh daughter of Dennis Cavanaugh aged 19 died at 8 this morning at Alleghany Hospital from complications of diseases. She was a telephone operator at the local office. Funeral will be held Saturday morning.
A large crowd attended a debate at First Baptist Church with Rev H F Loomis presiding. The resolution Faith is Greater Than Charity was defended by Mesdames Gatehouse Keady and Miss Everett, winning unanimously per judges Urner G Carl Rev H F Loomis Mrs Fleming Loomis and Miss Anthony. The negative was led by Messrs Sites Swanson and Wise. A post debate supper fed about 150 attendees.
Albany February 3 With no opposition the concurrent resolution to submit the Woman Suffrage question to New York voters passed the lower House today. Passage in the Senate and signing by Governor Whitman are near certain. The Pennsylvania senate moved the suffrage bill to second reading and likely faces third reading Monday night.
Berlin reports German official dispatches claim a victory at Tlumin east of Bolimow with 4000 prisoners taken and the village occupied. German forces advancing toward Warsaw engage Mackensen's troops northeast of Bolimow as they press onward.
A surprise party was hosted last night at 111% Maryland Avenue in honor of Miss Eva Hamilton. Attending were Misses Nina Reed Gertrude Coffman Haze Zehrbach Eva Hamilton Mary Hamilton Ethel Rose Bertie Taylor and Messrs Dana Zehrbach Charles Cook Franklin Wise Irvine Hamilton Calvin Wilson William Rhind and William Parker.
The sons of the late Samuel Grim ank thank relatives friends and especially the Cumberland Steel Company employees for the sympathy shown during his illness and death.
Washington report notes Senator McComber of North Dakota marked his 57th birthday anniversary on February 3. The event is reported as a straightforward personal milestone within the Senate news brief.
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