Big League Teams Near Departure for Training Camps
Baseball teams across the American League National League and Federal League prepare for spring workouts with early departures and a mix of pre camp southward practice. A rule about starting dates is debated as clubs plan camp locations and dates from February 10 to March 15 across cities like Jacksonville Hot Springs San Antonio Savannah Tampa and Havana with notable shifts for the Pirates and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Menke
New York
Med
Hank” Gowdy
Mason & Dixon
South
American League
Athletics
Jacksonville
Fla
Red Sox
Hot Springs
Ark
City Contends Beasley Could Operate With Gasoline Power
In Cumberland a $16,000 damages suit by miller William J Beasley against the mayor and council continues. Witness A G Fowler argues gasoline power can rival water power with caveats about steadiness and direct versus indirect connection. Testimony also points to local road conditions and grain sourcing affecting mill operations and county costs for jurors and guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley
A. G. Fowler
Evitts Creek Water Company
William J. Beasley
Cumberland
Whiting
Williams
Fowler
Connecticut
Mr. Whiting
Mr. Sloan
Thomas G. Pownall
Evitts Creek
Mr. Pownall
Baltimore Pike
Cumberland Mills
Beasley Mills
Allegany County
Redistricting Bill Passes in Senate Without Debate
Charleston West Virginia February 12 The Senate passed the Redistricting act without debate or amendment The only change in the Second district is Taylor county moving to another district The House may oppose the bill. meanwhile the Davisson Livestock bill passed to quarantine foot and mouth disease Carter County Depositors bill cleared Senate without dissent The Board of Control bill was approved to allow a member to run for Governor Martinsburg Charter bill signed by the Governor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Hastern Panhandle
Taylor County
House
Davisson Livestock
Carter County Depositors
Board of Control
Martinsburg
Dr W A Granville to Speak at Central Y M C A
Dr W A Granville president of Pennsylvania College Gettysburg will speak at the Central Y M C A at 8 30 Sunday afternoon He will also address St Pauls Lutheran Church at 11 00 Sunday morning and St Lukes Lutheran Church on Wedford street at the evening service
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Central Y. M. C. A
W. A. Granville
Pennsylvania College
Gettysburg
Granville
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
Wedford Street
Bartenders Banquet Planned By Local Association
The first annual banquet of the local Bartenders Association will be Sunday at 3 PM in the Trades Council rooms, Third National Bank building. John McDonnell chairs the banquet committee. Roast pig tops the menu as over a hundred members expected. speeches by prominent labor men will follow.
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Bartenders Association
Trades Council
Third National Bank
John McDonnell
Frederick mayor praises city streets in Beasley case context
Cumberland Mayor Koon testified as a witness in the Beasley case at Frederick. The Frederick News quotes him saying he was greatly pleased with Frederick, especially its streets which he called in good shape and clean, noting these qualities aid in beautifying a city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koon
Beasley
Frederick
Cumberland
Reverend Enders to Speak at Leader Theatre Meeting
Reverend M. L. Enders of St. Paul's Lutheran Church will address the Sunday mass meeting at Leader Theatre on Virginia Avenue. The session begins at 3 o'clock with the topic "A Good Name."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Enders
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Leader Theatre
Virginia Avenue
Mr. Enders
Washington Steamer Washington Not American Vessel
State department notes show Archipelago American Steamship Company owned steamer Washington had offices in Smyrna with no U S branches. Ambassador Morgenthau reported Russian bombardment at Trebizond harbor struck the ship, later said sunk by a torpedo from a second Russian warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Trebizond
Smyrna
Morgenthau
Constantinople
Archipelago American Steamship Company
Russia Prepared Great East Prussia Operation
Petrograd reports the Russian war office announcing an approaching great operation to decisively end the East Prussia struggle. It notes Russian forces withdrawing from advanced positions and claims German losses of about forty thousand in recent Poland offensives while Germans fail to secure a foothold in the Carpathians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Russian War Office
East Prussia
Poland
Carpathians
United States China and Netherlands Agree to Suppress Opium Trade
The Hague February 12 Dr Henry Van Dyke Tang Tsing Fou and Foreign Minister Louden met and signed an agreement pledging the United States China and the Netherlands to suppress the opium trade. The pact follows the International Opium Conference held last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Henry van Dyke
Tang Tsing Fou
Louden
United States
China
Netherlands
Auto skids into pole and tree injuring property on Baltimore
An automobile owned by J. H. Cairnes, used as a taxicab, skidded on Baltimore avenue and Decatur street and struck a telegraph pole then a tree in front of Mrs. M. Gunn ing’s residence. The vehicle damaged the bark, tore off a wheel and fenders, splintered the windshield and broken the top. The chauffeur, uninjured, tried to continue on three wheels before stopping. Residents were startled by the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cairnes
Baltimore Avenue
Decatur Street
M. C. Gunning
Nervily
Obituaries for Robert Birmingham and Robert Christie
Funeral services were held for Robert L. Birmingham died at his Union Street home with high mass at St Patrick’s Church officiated by Rev Edward J Wunder. He was a Cumberland Council Knights of Columbus charter member with pallbearers named. Burial was at St Joseph’s Cemetery. The Christie funeral for 26 year old Robert E Christie who died in Dallas last week was at his uncle Lee Chaney’s home on Baltimore Avenue with Rev David G Pile officiating and Rose Hill Cemetery burial. Christie was a Mason and member of Good Faith Lodge No 2385 Winfield Iowa. Ohr Lodge No 181 handled arrangements with pallbearers James H Mathews James M Buskirk W B Wilson C E Rosenmarkle Lawrence L Kimes and C V Barnford.
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Robert L. Birmingham
Robert S. Birmingham
Union Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Edward J. Wunder
Mr. Birmingham
Cumberland Council
Knights of Columbus
Thomas S. Kean
Thomas B. Finan
H. J. Glick
George D. Landwher
M. F. O'Neill
B. J. Finan
Harry Reinhart
Frank L. Geary
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Robert E. Christie
Dallas
Texas
Lee Chaney
Baltimore Avenue
Christie
Twiggtown
David G. Pile
Kingsley M. E. Church
Rose Hill
The
Masons
Good Faith
Winfield
Iowa
Ohr Lodge
This City
William A. Huster
James H. Mathews
James M. Buskirk
W. B. Wilson
C. E. Rosenmarkle
Lawrence L. Kimes
C. V. Barnford
Death of 14 month old child in Lindnesville
Euelah Bennett, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Bennett of Lindnesville, died this morning. The notice provides the parents’ names and location with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euelah Bennett
Thomas Bennett
Lindnesville
Winter Coats Priced From $2.50 to $8.50
Advertises about 65 new winter coats with no old styles. Prices start at $2.50 and go up to $8.50, promising superior value and latest models. Many coats valued at $25.00 to $30.00.
New Spring Wearing Apparel in Men's and Women's Wear
A lively note from the fashion page highlights dozens of new spring garments. The suit department showcases fresh models of suits gowns and coats as stores awaken to brighter styles. Shop in and get acquainted with the latest fashions.
Society Notes Include Bridge Club Honors and Surprise Party
Miss Catherine McMullen hosted the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club at her Washington street home. Mrs. Cyril B. Geare received honors. An informal surprise party was given to Mr. and Mrs. John E. Welsh on Oldtown Road Wednesday evening by friends with refreshments served.
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Catherine McMullen
Washington Street
Cyril B. Geare
John E. Welsh
Oldtown Road
Pairings Listed in Local Marriage Notices
Vernon Arnold Taylor of Burlington West Virginia and Lydia Jane Waim Edinburg Virginia wed. William Davis Farber and Ruth Augusta Igon, Bellewood Pennsylvania unite. Adelle Raison and Grace Cathern Riddle, Bellefonte Pennsylvania join. Francis Miller and Mary Lucendo McIntire, Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania marry. Harry Piler Sigel Everett Pennsylvania and Mary Nora Miller of Bedford Pennsylvania wed. John Wesley Worman and Ethel Lydia Smith, Sykesville Pennsylvania marry.
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Vernon Arnold Taylor
Burlington
W. Va
Lydia Jane Waim
Edinburg
William Davis Farber
Ruth Augusta Igon
Bellewood
Adelle Raison
Grace Cathern Riddle
Bellefonte
Francis Miller
Mary Lucendo McIntire
Hollidaysburg
Harry Piler Sigel
Everett
Mary Nora Miller
Bedford
John Wesley Worman
Ethel Lydia Smith
Sykesville
Taxicab-Call 700 Advertisement Notice
Cumberland Press reminds subscribers and city carriers to report missed issues promptly. Readers should use the telephone to notify the office to ensure daily delivery and identify carrier faults causing interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Press
Reverend Snyder Officiates Classmate Wedding in Westminster
The Cumberland Circuit Methodist Protestant Church pastor Rev. Wilbur M. Snyder conducted a wedding at Western Maryland College with Rev. Chauncy C. Day presiding. Snyder then traveled to Philadelphia to hear Billy Sunday. Readings note several local people improving or visiting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur M. Snyder
Cumberland Circuit Methodist Protestant Church
Westminster
Western Maryland College
Chauncy C. Day
Mr. Snyder
Philadelphia
Billy
Lula Yeager
Western Maryland Hospital
No funds to probe senatorial primaries approved
Washington February 12 The Senate Contingent Expense committee ruled no money from this Congress can be used to investigate Illinois and Pennsylvania senatorial primary campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Extradition Request For German Officer Referred To Solicitor
The State Department referred the extradition application for Werner Van Horne to Solicitor Cone Johnson. A reply awaits a Justice Department commission report after a preliminary examination of the German reserve officer accused of a serious offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bryan
Spring- Rice
Werner van Horne
Cone Johnson
State Department
Department of Justice
van Horne
Plot to blow up railway bridge halts war supply routes
A plan to damage the Canadian side of the rail bridge linking St Croix New Brunswick to Vanceboro Maine aimed to disrupt transport of war materials to Halifax for shipment to England. The alleged conspirators sought to hinder Allied supply lines by destroying the bridge.
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St. Croix
New Brunswick
Vanceboro
Halifax
England
Earthquake Jolts Canal Zone. No Damage Reported
A light earthquake occurred in the Canal Zone on February 12 with no damage reported. Local observers noted the tremor but there were no injuries or structural effects. Authorities urged calm and monitoring of aftershocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Canal Zone
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