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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1915

Page

3

GARNER SAYS CONGRESSMAN LEWIS MAY ENTER GUBERNATORIAL RACE

Washington dispatch reports a potential triangular Democratic primary for Maryland governor led by Blair Lee with Lee and Linthicum sure to run. Emerson Harrington may enter. Representative Lewis discussed as a possible gubernatorial candidate amid factional maneuvering.

Garner Lewis George Garner Washington Blair Lee Lee Representative Linthicum Emerson C. Harrington Linthicum John Walter Smith Democracy Harrington Smith Senate Judge Constable Talbott Albert C. Ritchie Baltimore Archer Steele Constable

Valentine Heads British Army Fliers

The photograph shows James Valentine, commander of the British Royal Flying Corps, seated in his speedy monoplane ready for an observation trip over the German lines. He has been fired on many times.

James Valentine Royal Flying Corps

Notice of Dissolution of Brinker Roofing Firm

Notice that the partnership John Brinker John C Brinker and Richard J Brinker operating as John Brinker and Roofing Contractors dissolved by mutual consent. Future business run by John Brinker who will pay debts and collect money owed to the late firm. Signed John Brinker John C Brinker Richard J Brinker. Advertisement. fb.12-19-26

John Brinker John C. Brinker Richard J. Brinker

Sochaczew Under German Siege Guns Shatter Town

From Sochaczew, the town lies in ruins amid constant bombardment by German siege guns. Giant shell holes scar the landscape, homes are wrecked, and residents have fled. Russian regiments occupy caverns and frontline trenches near the Bzura as soldiers endure cold, damp conditions and nightly activity.

Sochaczel Bzura Sochaczef Sohhaeczel Berson

Ordinance Prohibits Noxious Odor Capsules in Cumberland

The Cumberland Maryland ordinance declares a nuisance for selling giving away or possessing gelatine capsules containing sulphide of hydrogen or similar substances to create noxious odors with fines from five to twenty dollars per violation. It bans possession in theatres places of worship public venues and streetcars with penalties up to fifty dollars and allows informer rewards. Additional sections ban odors producing powders and liquids dynamite matches loaded cigars and explosive content with fines and jail time for nonpayment. The ordinance exempts medical professionals and takes effect upon approval in February.

Cumberland Maryland

Subterranean Officers Quarters Bridge Lunch Under Fire

The writer visits Captain Melinkof's two roomed subterranean flat behind the front lines. A simple meal of coffee black bread bacon and fat unfolds amid shellfire and field telephone chatter. A Russian reconnaissance plane flies overhead as four white smoke puffs appear below.

Melinkof Sochaczel

Championship match to feature White vs Kinsella tennis duel

In New York on February 19, fans await tomorrow's championship match between John White of the New York Racquet and Tennis Club and Walter A. Kinsella of the New York Squash Club. It marks the first time a national professional championship is at stake in the United States.

New York John White Walter A. Kinsella United States

Man to face trial for Meigs county wife murder

Joseph Gamble, who killed his wife at their home near Big Springs in Meigs county last December, is to be tried at Decatur next week. He shot at her three times with a shotgun and revolver and then beat her with the gun butt.

Chattanooga Tenn Joseph Gamble Big Springs Meigs County Decatur Gamble

Republicans brief platform event in Lexington

The piece notes a Kentucky platform convention set for Lexington. It lists political maneuvering entries including Colquitt’s U S Senate bid, Pennsylvanian Brumbaugh as a Dunkard minister, and a push to boost equal suffrage petition signers in Texas, with other possible aspirants across several states. The article also mentions Massachusetts Prohibition plans and Claude Kitchin’s rise to Democratic floor leader.

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