Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cumberland Press in Cumberland, Maryland

We have 6,005,414 pages in Maryland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1915

Page

3

Executive Meeting of Local Tin Workers on Wage Question

A two hour Amalgamated Association meeting at the M W of A Hall on Virginia avenue aimed to settle wage disputes with N. and Taylor Company. Local mill representatives attended and operation may resume after an agreement. Outcome details were withheld as discussions remained behind closed doors.

N. & Gi.Taylor Company Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers M. W. of A. Hall Virginia Avenue

Embargo Would Be Unneutral, Wilson Says

President Wilson told a committee of women that a U S embargo on arms exports to belligerents would be a completely neutral act. He spoke as a petition with twenty eight thousand signatures was presented to him in Washington on February 18.

Washington United States Wilson

Majestic Rage Sees Triple Tie In League Standings

Frostburg Md February 18 The Leaders Never slips and Unknowns all finished with equal percentage after three games, two won by the Leaders against the Neverslips in a hot finish. Final scores were tallied in the last frame.

Frostburg Neverslips Unknowns

Marriage Licenses Granted Across Several Counties

Marriage licenses issued for William Rice and Edna Pearl Sav age of Ohio Pyle Pa. William M Davison and Anna Lerch of Percy Pa. Charles Howard Hostetter Sand Patch Pa and Mollie Hochstetter Wilkinsburg Pa. Clair C Rupert Huntingdon Pa and Anna M McManary Arch Springs Pa. Joseph G Bates and Mary C Gant Cumberland. Clarence M Flazenbaker and Annie E Ross Lonaconing Md. Clarence H Ambrose Berkeley Springs W Va and Lillian M Nolan Cambengund.

William Rice Edna Pearl Savage Ohio Pyle William M. Davison Anna Lerch Percy Charles Howard Hostetter Sand Patch Pas Mollie Hochstetter Wilkinsburg Clair C. Rupert Huntingdon Anna M.mcmanary Arch Springs Joseph G. Bates Mary C. Gant Cumberland Clarence M. Flazenbaker Annie E. Ross Lonaconing Clarence H. Ambrose Berkeley Springs W. Va Lillian M. Nolan Cambengund

Damage suit against Standard Oil to be heard in court

The case Carrie B. Culler vs. Standard Oil Company of Washington County will be tried tomorrow. Culler, who worked for the company, died April 14 after falling from the third floor elevator shaft in a three story Hagerstown building. Plaintiffs seek 30000 dollars with four infant children named Walter Dorothy Louisa and Florence. Plaintiff attorneys are Hartle Wolfinger Long Wagaman and Doub. defense attorneys are Little Capper and Keedy.

Carrie B. Culler Standard Oil Company Washington County Hagerstown Culler Walter Dorothy Louisa Florence Culler Elvis B. Hartle J. W D. A. Wolfinger A. J. Long F. G. Wagaman Albert A. Doub C. A. Little W. C. Capper H. H. Keedy

Traffic Between Holland and England Partly Shut Off

London February 18 passenger traffic has been suspended between Britain and Holland as firms refuse to assume safety duties beyond crew. Freight sailings only will continue. Five Tap Wing sailors refused to sail for Amsterdam demanding higher pay and drowning compensation. fined fifteen shillings each. Naval authorities say Germany would need four hundred submarines to blockade the British Isles.

London Holland Tap Wing Amsterdam The United Press Germany British Isles

Funeral for John Albright Held at Meyersdale Church

The funeral of John Albright a Baltimore and Ohio agent at Sand Patch who died after being struck near Meyersdale while attempting to board a train to his work was held at Amity Reformed Church Meyersdale. The service was led by Rev. Dr A B Truxal with the Meyersdale Masons in charge represented by A Joffe and A J Brown from Hancock Md. Albright a former B and O R R agent at Hancock died at Allegany Hospital.

John &. Albright Baltimore Ohio Sand Patch Meyersdale Amity Reformed Church A. 8 Truxal Masons James W. Bowers James W. Bowers Lodge, No. 173, A. FF. and A. M., of Hancock, Md Mr. Albright Bowers Lodge A. Joffe A. J. Brown Hancock Sle Allegany Hospital

Death of Mrs Susana Staup at 88 in Lonaconing

After a week long illness, Mrs Susana Staup age 88 died this morning at her son George W. Staup’s home in Lonaconing. The widow of Peter Staup she is survived only by one son.

Susana Staup George W. Staup Lonaconing Staup Peter Staup

Galloway at Full Crew Bill Hearing in Charleston

Final hearing on the full crew bill in the Charleston Senate chamber featured advocates proposing a substitute for freight and passenger trains requiring an extra brakeman only when 50 freight cars or 7 passenger cars exist. Rail executives including W Galloway of Baltimore and Ohio and other officials attended. no action was taken by the railroad committee.

Senate Charleston W. Va W. Galloway Baltimore and Ohio Ennes Weater Maryland Ilve Coal and Coke

Mexican Capital Change Report From Juarez Dispatch

Reports from Juarez say General Obregon evacuates Mexico City leaving the capital to Zapatista troops. Villa forces win at Santa Ana Ocotlan near Zapotlan and Manzanillo with 290 Carranza dead. Villa is said to be at Zacateon in Jalisco.

el Paso Texas General Obregon Carranza Mexico City Juans Vez Zapatand Jus Vez Villa Sant Ana Ocotlan Zapaotlan Manzanillo

Bloodhounds Trace Chicken Thief to Eaton Home

Bloodhounds led by Robert Folsom tracked a theft of twenty five chickens from John Canall on Frankfort road to L. M. Eaton at 1161 Lexington avenue. Eaton was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Robert Hutcheson and jailed for a hearing Friday before Magistrate Jacob Humbird, denying knowledge of the crime.

John Canal Frankfort Wiley's Ford Robert Folsom L. M. Eaton Lexington Avenue Canall Eaton Robert M. Hutcheson Jacob B

Joshers Club Dines at Stafford Cafe

The Joshers' Club held its second semi monthly meeting at the Stafford Cafe this afternoon. Mine Host Longerbeant served a fine dinner. Herman D. Billmyer presided. Tele grams were read from George R. Wheeler and John McCauley, members on business missions to Pittsburg and New York. W. R. Allen of Baltimore traveling passenger agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was guest of Secretary P. W. Blake of the Chamber of Commerce.

Joshers’ Club Stafford Cafe Longerbeant Herman D. Billmyer George R. Wheeler John& McCauley Pittsburg New York W. R. Allen Baltimore Baltimore & Ohio Railroad P. W. Blake Chamber of Commerce

John T. Taylor to Return to Office Monday

John T. Taylor business manager of the Evening Times, confined at home since February 6 after illness in January, shows marked improvement and expects to be in his office Monday. This is his second confinement since first striking ill.

John T. Taylor The Evening Times Mr. Taylor

Go to China to Become Brides

Two young women from Port Chester and Milwaukee travel unchaperoned to China to wed American residents in Hongkong. Beatrice Leonard will marry Walter Marshall, manager of a Standard Oil office near Hongkong, while Georgie Kelman will wed Frederick Tyson, a former New York resident and Marshall associate in China.

China New York Beatrice Leonard Port Chester Georgie Kelman Milwaukee Hongkong Orient San Francisco Honolulu Japan Leonard Walter Marshall Standard Oil Company Kelman Frederick Tyson Mr. Marshall

Berlin Reaction to Japan China Demands Stirs Papers

Berlin dispatch notes German papers focused on Japan's demands on China over the past two weeks. The Cologne Gazette calls the step the most significant by Japan as Europe’s powers scrutinize each other and the United States takes an unexpectedly active role, while lamenting enemy blindness to an impending catastrophe threatening the white race.

Berlin Japan China Cologne “Gazette Europe United States Gazette Germany

Italian man jailed for revolver on Wine Street

An Italian man who gave the name C. Medino was arrested on Wine Street by Patrolmen Johnson and Wilson for carrying a revolver and disorderly conduct. He faced a morning hearing and was fined $26, then committed to jail in default. The man allegedly flourished the weapon and threatened passersby.

C. Medino Wine Street Johnson Wilson Medino Passere

Winter coats offered at 2.50 to 8.50 in new styles

A local retailer advertises about 65 winter coats described as strictly new models. Prices start at 2.50 and run to 8.50, with many coats valued at 25 to 30 dollars. The copy stresses no old styles and highlights the latest winter fashion.

New Spring Wearing Apparel Debuts in Spring Styles

Dozens of handsome garments arrive daily in the suit department. New cloths become latest models of suits gowns and coats. An awakening into brighter spring fashions invites residents to visit and view the fresh styles.

Pittsburgh Readies Middle Atlantic A A S Wrestling Tourney

Amateur grapplers from many cities converge in Pittsburgh for a two night Middle Atlantic A A S titles tournament under the Pittsburgh Atlantic Association. Defending champion and 145 pound national champ Harry Jenkins will attend to defend his title.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey Ohio West Virginia Pittsburgh Atlantic Association Harry Jenkins

Jusserand Birthday Marked in Washington

Ambassador Jean Jules Jusserand celebrated his sixtieth birthday in Washington D C today. He has served twelve years as French ambassador to the United States and is the dean of the diplomatic corps. Born in Lyons France in 1856 he joined diplomacy at about age twenty.

Washington, D. C Jean Jules Jusserand United States Ambassador Jusserand Washington Lyons France

Prize winners urged to claim missing rewards

Prize-winners in the Press Educational Missing Word Contest who have not claimed prizes are asked to visit the Press office before Saturday at 3 PM or call the office at 582 or 593. Rewards will not be handed out next week.

For New Highway Across Continent

Plans for a model highway to run from the Atlantic to the Pacific are to be considered at the Twin Cities Aberdeen Yellowstone Park Trail association meeting held today in Montevideo. Delegates gather as the group moves from Minneapolis and St Paul toward a trans continental route via Yellowstone Park to Seattle and beyond.

Montevideo Minn Atlantic Pacific Twin Cities

Application for Retail Liquor License in Allegany County

Notice of applications to sell spirituous and fermented liquors filed with the Allegany County Circuit Court. Remonstrances must be filed within 20 days after February 17, 1915. Applicants Owen A. Laraway and Lloyd Shaffer clerk note J Semmes Devecinon as owner. Place of business 53 North Mechanic Cumberland Md. Residence Cumberland Md.

General Assembly of Maryland Allegany County Owen A. Laraway North Mechanicst Cumberland J. Semmes

Old Newsboys Day Aids Unemployed In Chicago

In Chicago on February 18 about 200 prominent men sold papers for charity to aid the unemployed. Their cries of Wuxtry drew attention while proceeds fund food and shelter for jobless men and women. In Dover Delaware a tablet to James Asheton Bayard was unveiled at the State House. The event was hosted by the Society of United States Daughters of 1812 with remarks by Thomas F. Bayard and unveiling by Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles.

Chicago Dover Del James Asheton Bayrrd James Asheton Bayard Ghent State House Society of United States Daughters of 1812 Thomas F. Bayard Wilmington Florence Bayard Hilles

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kaiser Krupp von Bohlen Krupp von Bohlen Und Halbach Bertha Krupp Essen Wittig Zinken Eeowene Jeffries Durst A Richardson Jack Mn Brady We. Eae Almet England John Albright Galloway Lapata Villa Bhimwelf Zaccaleon Jalisco Joshers McMullen Bros New Spring Clothing Department Glen’s Pereale Household Department Saael Swift Bpcchal Oc Cnet Uwanee Citizens Garage the Citizens Garage N. Mechanic St
Search Courier

Search the Cumberland Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cumberland Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication