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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1916
Page
6
City council ordered the Valley street bridge over Williams Creek closed to vehicles following a report by City Engineer Gaffney. He urged tightening tension rods and flooring repairs and noted the bridge cannot safely carry more than five tons. Bond authorization for new bridges was proposed.
Andrew Ward 27 died Friday at a Pittsburgh hospital after an accident Wednesday evening when he was struck by a car. His funeral was held at St. Stephen's Church Hazelwood. He is survived by his wife and a daughter. He was the son of T Ward, a yardmaster at Lynod, and a railroad worker well known in the city. He recently left a railroad job for a new position as a signalman. The Ward family includes Peter L Ward, 53, chief operator for the railroad.
The Commercial Savings Bank in Cumberland returns to its Liberty and Little Frederick streets corner on the first banking day of 1916. Morley & Co. rebuilt the structure spending between 20000 and 25000 dollars to create an Italian marble front mahogany interior and a strong steel vault with safety features. The bank, formerly small, now expands with a Christmas Savings Fund and owns surrounding property as executive leadership highlights growth and confidence.
Community groups at the Central Y M C A announced rehearsals for the Glee Club and Ladies Choral Club at City Hall with a joint session. A mid winter concert under Frederick Foster Snow drew capacity crowds at the Maryland Theatre, raising funds for the association as plans for ongoing winter performances proceed.
James W. Malamphy an 18 year old driver for the Martin meat market on Maryland avenue was found dead at 1 PM near Wiley’s Ford bridge in South Cumberland. He was unloading garbage when a hemmerage is believed to have caused death. Two Italian farmers discovered the body and notified police. Coroner William H. Shaw investigated. Malamphy had tuberculous illness for some time.
Isaac Bucy of Cumberland was brought to Hagerstown hospital after an accident while helping to erect a new pier on the Williamsport Martinsburg and Nessle railroad bridge. Doctors found no serious injuries though his shoulder and ribs were damaged. The pier replaces a sunken condemned one and work has been ongoing for over a week. Bucy's residence is listed as 1000 Lexington avenue.
Read lists of names with their associated towns including Frostburg Eckhart Grove City Pa Piedmont Luke McIntyre Altoona Clarksburg Lonaconing Sand Patch Johnstown Star City and W Va noting engagements or paired entries such as Joseph I Brown and Ann A Byrnes Joseph Demarsh and Bessie Cook son and others. The item compiles individuals by residence across multiple Pennsylvania towns and nearby states.
Washington reports Senators and representatives returning to town as Congress plans to reconvene at noon. The immediate focus is on advancing the administration agenda with national defense bills and early action on the army and navy measures before revenue legislation. Senator Simmons signals waiting for the preparedness bill before considering tax proposals.
Police corralled twenty six youths for robberies including a East End Hotel break in and two other thefts. Names and addresses of those arrested span Race street Grand avenue Oak street Seymour street and Fifth street with several charged as receivers. Liquor st olen included two jugs of whiskey various quantities of spirits and cigars. most was recovered.
A Paris cable to the New York Times reports American passengers sailing from Bordeaux to New York on the Lafayette were warned similarly to Lusitania travelers. The warnings targeted prominent passengers, mirroring a letter sent to Charles Frohman before he boarded the Lusitania on May 1, 1915.
The Rev. William Cleveland Hicks, after ten years at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, resigns as rector and moves to Washington to take the post of secretary of Washington province appointed by Bishop Murray. His office will be at 810 Woodward building in Washington as he relocates his family. Washington province covers Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland West Virginia and District of Columbia with 1140 parishes.
At the annual election in Hagerstown Maryland on January 3 1935 Col Jacob E Fisher William M Seibert and Dr J Hubert Wade were chosen as new directors Incumbents re elected included Harry F E Baker Harry K Beachley William D Clarkson Prof W Merrick Huyett Milton W Porterfield J Chalmers Reed and Vernon N Simmons.
Boston January 3 a powerful bomb failed to explode when the fuse burned out. A watchman found it and deputies Neal and State Chemist Wedger moved the device to a quarry where a test fuse produced a flash and roar. The blast left a large crater, preventing a catastrophic explosion at the statehouse.
Johnson Stewart Walsh Co. sells Baltimore Street property to W. E. Walsh and Clara T. W. Seaver for a sum noted as $5. Harry Footer and others transfer Flat Street property to Mildred H. Flynn for $2,800. Continental Trust Co. transfers property at Green Ridge to Eldred B. Quarles for $10.
The Automobile Salon in the Hotel Astor opened with more exhibitors than past years and a shift toward high grade cars from Europe and America. A popular section showcased war cars from Europe, with England France and Italy sending military model types by government permission.
Fire at the McClintic building in Marlinton West Virginia destroyed three adjoining buildings near the Opera House and threatened the business district. Losses total about 15000 with partial insurance coverage. owners include A D Williams W McClintic L S Cochran and others.
Governor Hatfield names former Congressman B. Avis to assist Prosecuting Attorney Gene Ford in cases arising from the Grafton Bank failure. Indictments remain on the docket and there are aims for more charges. Hatfield will fund Avis's travel out of his own pocket.
Frankfort Ky Jan 3 The Kentucky legislature opens tomorrow with woman suffrage supporters pressing for a bill to submit to a vote an amendment granting equal suffrage to men and women. Petitions signed by thousands statewide prepared by the Kentucky Equal Rights Association will be presented to lawmakers.
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