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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1916
Page
5
Helen Holmes stars in Mutual feature The Girl and the Game in chapter seven Spike's Awakening at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow. The daring heroine is shown leaping from moving trains and riding a rope to an automobile at fifty mph, filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada.
William H. Smouse chairs a Tri-State Rural Credit conference in Annapolis directing a statement on securing Congress backing for personal rural credit. He cites European practice, proposes farmer coalitions to issue bills for livestock and equipment, and notes Congress repeatedly refused hearings on the reform.
In Clarksburg WV on February 14 Republicans face how to elect delegates for the Chicago June 7 convention under a new primary law. A plan by Virgil L Highland calls for a party convention to select candidates to be voted on at the primary as ratification of the convention’s work.
W N Eyler advertises large stock of Miller and Racine automobile tires bought before the price advance. Tires guaranteed for 4500 and 5000 miles, offered at a bargain. Location 30 North Centre Street. Advertisement dated February 11.
Acting on Washington orders United States Marshal Thomas D. McCarthy assigns a deputy to guard Federal Judge A. G. Dayton who arrived from Philippi West Virginia to preside in the February term criminal court. The guard will stay with him due to threats tied to coal miners strike decisions.
West Virginia lawyers argued for Webb Kenyon prohibition as a military necessity and constitutional protection. F O Blue told the court residents favored the dry law and preferred it unaltered as nations warring around them point to prohibition. Mike Ryan, former Marathon star, coaches Bates College teams with 150 of 300 registrants joining track.
The Metropolitan Opera House in New York witnessed Maria Barrientos make a triumphant debut in Lucia, a major event fueling Spanish influence in America. Critics predict widespread interest in the Spanish coloratura singer and the broader cultural cult.
The Wisconsin Commercial and Industrial Congress begins a four day session at the University of Wisconsin with a program featuring national figures. Speakers include James J. Hill Newton D Baker C R Van Hise and Joseph E Davies as the chief topic centers on what the commercial association can do for community welfare.
Major league moguls consider limiting both games of a doubleheader to seven innings to ensure fans have time to return home for dinner. Thoughtful executives weigh scheduling impact and fan convenience.
The Moose lodge prepares a three week fair at the old Moose hall on North Centre street starting this evening. Decorated halls feature the Moose head arch, various booths, dancing, and Prof. L. D. McCauley’s band nightly. Proceeds aim to pay off debts from building the new lodge home.
Indianapolis reports Governor Samuel M. Ralston keeps farming as a respite from state duties. When overwhelmed by Indiana affairs he retreats to his farm, removes his coat, and works as a practical farmer.
The Lorimer trial is postponed due to court occupancy. William Lorimer, former U.S. senator and bank president, faces charges of complicity in wrecking the La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank. Charles I. Munday, former bank vice president, has been convicted and remains jailed on bond awaiting appeal.
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