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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
3
The article details graduation dresses made of fine net points and Maltese lace collars. It highlights pleated ruffles on skirts, velvet and satin trimmings, draped belt waists, and boleros of taffeta with net sleeves.
The new West Virginia game laws, passed by the legislature, are now in operation. Major changes include updated license rules, open seasons for deer, rabbits, birds, and fish, and new penalties for trapping on private land. The summary notes that pollution provisions from a recent session are not included.
A list of marriage pairings including Albert B. Lee of New York and Bana Mary Plank of Baltimore. Henry Poling of Audra West Virginia and Mary McCauley of Grady West Virginia. Merbert Allen of Windber Pennsylvania and Dorothy F. Becker of Windber. James Offee Kane of Paw Paw West Virginia and Myrtle Shrout of Mubbard West Virginia. William Henry Wagner and Margarett Robertson of Cumberland. Joseph Edward Leis of Spencer Ohio and Mary Alice Schaffer of Hyndman Pennsylvania. Charlies E. Wilson of California Pennsylvania and Frances Pearl Hill of California Pennsylvania. John Nickle of Duquesne Pennsylvania and Edna C. Hackett of Versailles Pennsylvania. Glenn C. Baker of Cumberland and Elizabeth Catherine Newcomer of Confluence Pennsylvania. Eben Donaldson Hall of Elwood City Pennsylvania and Erla Elizabeth Higley of Zelienople Pennsylvania.
Minneapolis tenants sue Mrs. Mary Tierney to recover rent after leaving a sorority home run by Alpha Omicron Pi. The defense claims bed bugs were of such magnitude that the girls’ peace and happiness were disturbed, affecting their tenancy dispute.
Los Angeles voters head to the polls with Chief of Police Sebastian seen as the likely mayoral winner after a sensational campaign that closed today. Voters also decide city officers and several referendum measures tomorrow.
A fine showing of dainty Crepe underwear for the occasion. Crepe gowns priced 50 cents to 1.00, crepe combination suits 1.00, crepe skirts 1.09, crepe drawers 50 cents.
The article explains how common household powders from flour to soap can ignite in air, causing devastating blasts. It cites flour, marshmallow coatings, agar, starch, rice, oatmeal, spice dust, linoleum cork dust, cement, and zinc as triggers, warning investigators to consider dust as a frequent, invisible cause of explosions.
The article recalls the funeral of Charles Frohman Temple-Emanu El drew vast attendance. It notes Lambs All Star Gambol benefits Actors Fund with two John L Golden sketches. It lists current and upcoming plays at major houses and plans for new vaudeville houses in Times Square. Oscar Hammerstein’s theatre-building ambitions persist amid new productions at Longacre and others. Major castings include Margaret Wyvillington, Willis Sweatnam, Thomas Wise, Jane Cowell, and William Courtenay in ongoing and forthcoming works.
Selwyn and Co. stage success of A Celebrated Case with air star cast nearing end of long engagement. Strong demand suggests it may transfer from large cities next fall. New plays The House of Glass and Far My Wife are scheduled for production next month by Cohen Harris and Manhattan Players. The Guilty Man by Charlie Klein, a Lusitania victim, will be an early fall city production.
Portland proprietors announced voluntary limits on entertainment at leading hotels and cafes. They will confine shows to mental music programs for the foreseeable period, in response to public criticism and to curb excess cabaret performances.
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