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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
6
Salvage agents report the vessel will likely break up before the sea calms. Twenty three crew members were rescued by breeches buoy after lifesavers shot a line across her decks by a rocket. Lifeboats could not be launched due to rough seas.
Testimony focused on Beasley mill profits and water diversion from Evitts Creek. Witness M L Dicken described flour to wheat ratios, margins, and depreciation in mill value after dam construction. Other farmers and millers testified on capacity, grain sales, and declining business linked to water supply cut.
Capt William J Lanner of Somerset reports his annual weights and measures inspection finds 1 963 scales examined with 1 726 correct and 894 needing adjustment 237 condemned. Also 628 ary measures 27 condemned 770 liquid measures 124 condemned 1 015 milk jars 60 rejected 39 automatic gauges 93 oil pumps 158 barrels 57 condemned 517 fruit baskets 77 condemned 299 counter tacks 12 condemned 2 519 avoirdupois weights 75 condemned 120 apothecaries weights five adjusted.
The New York athletic club schedules its annual indoor meet at Madison Square Garden tonight in New York. The event gathers club athletes for a night of indoor track and field competition.
Charleston W Va February 11 The Otto boxing bill has been reported out with recommendation that it do pass by the House judiciary committee Advocates expect smooth sailing through both houses The measure would legalize boxing bouts under strict regulations in cities with 15000 or more residents and create a State athletic board to oversee bouts and license clubs that promote them Strong favorable sentiment accompanies the proposal.
William Roes of Yale University scored 4000 points to surpass his own mark and claim the university title. The Sheffield Scientific School student advances toward graduation in June crediting outdoor life and natural health habits for his fitness. A separate Raleigh hearing, February 10, probed workmen’s compensation with support from the NC Manufacturers’ Association and the NC Federation of Labor.
In Cavanaugh Hall two Midland junior teams split wins St Marys Jrs edged St Josephs High 9 8 as Firlie of St Josephs hit two late field goals Midland Athletic Club Juniors beat Lonaconing Glass Workers 10 3 with Graney four field goals and McConnell contributing multiple scores Referee Bowen timed the events at the local showdown.
Frostburg Feb 11 The Never slips dropped two of three to the Unknowns in a close Majestic League contest that tied both teams for first place. On Monday Feb 15 the Unknowns meet the New Reformers formed by the Dodgers and new players promising an exciting race ahead. The scores:
The text notes higher charges for transporting merchandise are now in operation and should boost February freight revenues by about 15 percent. It explains that with operating expenses at two thirds of freight revenue, a 5 percent total revenue rise equates to a 15 percent gain in net revenue. Higher earnings are seen as boosting financial confidence.
Charleston West Virginia February 11. A caucus of Republican senators led to a Senate committee report on the county salary measure. It proposes delaying salary increases for sheriffs, county and circuit clerks, and prosecuting attorneys until the current terms expire. Sheriffs and prosecutors gain two years, clerks four years, with raised amounts up to 809 dollars a year.
Miss Elaine Pujo daughter of former Congressman Arsene Pujo and Mrs Pujo of Lake Charles married William T Beatner Reily Jr of New Orleans this morning at Christ Church Chapel New Orleans in a society wedding marked by family prominence and local ceremony.
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