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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1915

Page

3

Reduction Accepted at Tin Mill With Promise of Work

At a morning conference between N. & G. Taylor Company management and hot mills workers, a one year wage and working-conditions agreement begins March 16. Workers accept pay cuts but gain enough hours to net at least 50 percent more than in the past two years, benefiting related plant jobs and South Cumberland merchants.

N. & G. Taylor Company Hot Mills Department N. & G. Taylor South Cumberland

Congressman's claim farmers are now most favored ever

Congressman Ralph W. Moss of Clay County Indiana argues that farmers are the most favored class since Adam left Eden. He cites Europe’s war boosting demand, American investments in roads and farming, and the potential for higher prices as U.S. agriculture expands to meet world needs.

Burton K. Standish United Press Washington Adam Garden of Eden Farmers of Congress Wilson Europe Representative Moss Moss Fause Serioo Ena Purdue University Department of Agriculture Aladdin Belgium France Holland Germany British Isles

Vatican calls neutrals to press for war end

Vatican officials say neutrals must soon demand peace as the war drags on. Cardinal Gasparri asks press and public to push for settlement while Pope Benedict seeks to ease suffering and consider united neutral action during Lent.

Alice Roche United Press Ronnie Vatican Benedict United States Cardinal Gasparri Upal Holy Father el Father

Dayton Sentences Italians on Indictment Day

Washington February 24 Charles Showalter testified before a congressional committee investigating Federal Judge Dayton of West Virginia. Dayton sentenced two Italians to ten years in the penitentiary on the same day they were indicted on White Slavery charges. He refused their lawyer time to prepare. In another White Slavery case a woman, Showalter said, Dayton used the words Shame on you chicken hearted men when the jury failed to convict.

Washington Charles Showalter Congressional Committee Dayton Weaet Virginia Showalter

Preached on Skin and Blood Diseases at Kingsley church

Rev. David G. Pile in one of the largest congregations spoke on Skin and Blood Diseases comparing the topic to Bible phrases. The revival continues with tonight's subject The Two Extremes and The Happy Medium drawing continued interest.

David G. Pile Kingsley Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. Pile

Constable W R Riggs Dies in Farmington Gunfight

Fairmont West Virginia February 24 Constable W R Riggs died at Cook Hospital from wounds received in the gunfight between striking miners and Marion County constables and deputies at Farmington last Saturday Deputy Sheriff Thomas Buckley remains critically ill in hospital

Fairmont W. Va W. R. Riggs Cook Hospital Marion County Farmington Thomas Buckley

Four San Diego Officers Criticized Over Fatal Explosion

On February 24 Admiral Howard recommended to the Navy department that four officers of the San Diego aboard which a recent fatal explosion occurred be censured. Secretary Daniels is expected to approve the action.

Washington San Diego Howard Navy Department Daniels

County Official Stops Here En Route Home

County Commissioner J H Phil Springs halted in Martinsburg on his return from Charleston. Mr and Mrs John G Lynn Jr visited with Rev and Mrs G A Gibbons at St Stephen's rectory Romney. Orchardist H W Miller of Paw Paw toured town predicting a fair fruit crop with certain apple and peach varieties set and freeze danger reduced. Miss Gertrude Doman and Miss Dotsie Eaton from Cumberland visited relatives near Largent West Virginia.

J. H. Phil‘ Springs Charleston John G. Lynn, Jr G. A. Gibbons St. Stephen's Romney H. W. Miller Paw Paw Martinsburg Journal Gertrude Doman Dotsie Eaton Cumberland Largent W. Va

Mrs Minnie Leggett Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

In Hagerstown the jury convicted Mrs Minnie Leggett of second degree murder for killing her husband Clifford Leggett. The verdict followed a two day trial with Leggett breaking down on the verdict and later asking for cigarettes after being returned to jail.

Ts Jeggett Romas L. Rickard

Obituary notices from Flint and Connellsville area

Obituary notices for J. C. Flanagan of Flint West Virginia born 1814 died February 22 veteran Confederate soldier. Also brief notes on Charles J. Flanagan brakeman and Theresa May Clark wakes funeral. Police Court fines and detentions for Sampson Robertson Jack Moran Henry Brown Stella Johnson and Luther Jackson.

J. C. Flanagan Flint W. Va Lucker County 18Th Virginia Cavalry Walter A. Spangler Lamont Strot This City R. D. Kerns Bint D. D. Fipurgs Parsons C. L. Firanaga Evenwood S. P. Menggavoc William Bris Allizabeth Thecer Faulkner J. W. Flames Hendricks EL Tt Loegesa Welch Porterwood Yest Jack Moran Henry Brown

Italian held for supposed robbery in Green Springs case

Deputy Sheriff R J Ruckman returned from New York to Romney with Joe Gramer the Italian accused of stealing about $1000 left for safe keeping by countrymen who boarded at Green Springs months ago Gramer’s extradition was resisted by his attorney and awaited action by the Supreme Court

R. J. Ruckman New York Romney Joe Gramer Green Springs Ruckman Supreme Court Gramer

Tragic St. Louis Fire Claims Four Stutzman Members

Fast City report says John Stutzman his daughters Floy and Mabel aged sixteen and fifteen and son Harold fourteen died in a blaze that started in a grocery store and spread to their home. Dean Stutzman escaped unhurt after dropping from a window.

St. Louis John Stutzman Floy Mabel Harold

Supreme Court limits ICC access to railroad files

Washington February 24 The supreme court yesterday held the interstate commerce commission has no authority to inspect correspondence files of interstate railroads. It sustained the district court of Western Kentucky which refused to compel the Louisville and Nashville to permit examiners to inspect its files.

Washington Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commission District Court of Western Kentucky Louisville & Nashville

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