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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1915

Page

9

Weller Gains Backing From Zihlman and Holtzman

State Senator Ived N. Zihlman and Charles H. Holtzman, party notables from Allegany county, endorse O. E. Weller for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. They praise his road program record and say his leadership can unite Republicans and attract independents, boosting Western Maryland support.

O. BE. Weller Goldsborough Allegany County Weller Ived N. Zihiman Charles H. Holtzman Mr. Holtzman Allegany Messrs Zihlman and Holtzman Baltimore Sun Today Maryland Zihlman O. E. Weller State Roads Commission Republican Party Democratic General Assembly Tme Democratic Party

Tri-Towns Chalk Up First Victory Over Johnstown

The Piedmont Dry Bugs won their first game of the season against Johnstown Pa by 14 to 9 yesterday at Piedmont in front of about 2,500 fans. Milliman and Stover handled key defensive duties for Piedmont while Emrick, Mack, Griffith, Wilson and Milliman contributed to the scoring and fielding in a strong team showing.

Piedmont Dry Bugs Johnstown Piedmont Mullen Cumberland George’s Creek Milliman Stover Alcott Midland Pappers Emrick Mack Griffith Wilson

Giants and Demons split exhibition doubleheader in Frostburg

In Frostburg Athletic Park the Lonaconing Giants and the Frostburg Demons played two games. Frostburg won 8 to 5 in game one as Klinghofer pitched for the Giants and Colley allowed two hits. Game two ended 1 to 1 after five innings due to darkness with Stafford and Dye each tossing for their teams and Morgan at catcher for Frostburg.

Lonaconing Giants Frostburg Demons Frostburg Athletic Park Demons Giants Klinghofer Johnnie Stafford Colley Dye Morgan Frostburg

Schwarzenbach Prizes To Be Awarded At YMCA

On Wednesday at 8 o clock the Central YMCA will award Schwarzenbach contest prizes for senior intermediate business boys and juniors winners. First place in each department earns a three day all expenses paid educational trip to Washington. The event honors Mr Schwarzenbach who has funded the contest for four years and will host a social with homemade ice cream and cakes.

Schwarzenbach Washington

Cello Recital Tonight in Cumberland at Union Street School

The solo recital by Herr Peter Peters with local performers will fill Union Street School auditorium tonight. It is the season’s only cello recital in Cumberland, promising a fine musical evening.

Peter Peters Cumberland Union Street School

Notable Local Personals Ahead of Summer Visitors

The column lists numerous residents and visitors including John C. Margart moving to Decatur street, J. Bibb Mills of Baltimore in the city on law business for the Anti Saloon League, and extended tri p plans by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph T. Hoy to Cleveland Toledo Ohio Pittsburgh and Erie Pa. It notes travel and visits by Miss Le Verna S. McMullen and Mrs. Ida Butler and daughter Irene Butler among others with several moving and stay plans across Maryland and nearby states.

John C. Margart Baltimore Avenue Decatur Street J. Bibb Mills Baltimore Anti-Saloon League of Maryland Ralph T. Hoy Cleveland Toledo Ohio Pittsburgh Erie F. Brooke Whiting William A. Gracie Anna Lee White Gettysburg Whiting Morris Rosenbaum Rosenbaum Brost Ike Rosenbaum Uniontown Charles Lambert le Verna S. McMullen Mercy Hospital C. Herman Hast Bedford Street David Humbird Hudson Wis Rockville Mr. Humbird Flor Frederick N. Zichtman Annapolis Naval Academy Benjamin A. Richmond Richmond Virginia Duke Burger Elizabeth McCauley Edward Showacre Bucknell College Joseph T. Mason Glenn Street John C. Morgart Mason Home Bettie Fisher Mason Hale Ida Butler Irene Butler Baltimore and Ohio New Orleans Tucson Arizona Panama Exposition O. L. Butler Butler Williams Street H. Lippe New Willard Grafton Sadie Wilson Elkins Genevieve Lancaster Mount Savage S. J. McKenzie Meyersdale A. B. Cass Winchester Hotel Evans Pearl Moore C. H. Alderson Westernport Lewis Kintz Jacob Kintz Erick

City council approves sweeping department cuts

City commissioners vote to reduce police to 22 officers and trim fire staffing while cutting salaries for the street superintendent electrician and other posts. The ordinance also funds street work and memory of utilities with several contracts and orders approved. Baltimore street improvements move forward with new commissioners named.

Eyerman Schriver Koon City Baltimore Street John Keating Hugh A. McMullen Lawson Gaffney Louis Lawson Wallace Smallwood Allegany Chase Shhriver Avenue Second Grand Avenue Electric Department Leo T. Lawler George A Pearre David A. Robb Thomas F. Finan John Mc

Second Note to Germany Set for Friday

Washington June 1 The United States will promptly issue its rejoinder to Germany's reply to the American note. President Wilson and the cabinet met today and decided the second note would be sent to Berlin by Thursday, certainly not later than Friday. Officials urged restraint and pledged to answer all questions with positive facts gathered. The Mexican note will be released tomorrow.

Washington United States Germany Wilson Berlin

Dorsey Named Trainmaster and Two Promoted at WM Railway

W. E. Dorsey is appointed trainmaster on the Western Maryland Railway local division succeeding the late David C. Hershiser. Dorsey, previously chief train dispatcher for about five years, has acted in the role since Hershiser's death. J. A. Abbott becomes chief dispatcher, and H. M. Smith moves to night chief, effective June 1.

W. E. Dorsey Western Maryland Railway David C. Hershiser Mr. Dorsey Mr. Hershiser J. A. Abbott H. M. Smith George's Creek

City Reports Highlight May Crime Fines Fires and Water

May arrests reached 209 with fines totaling 397.50. Seven fires occurred. The city received 191 876 000 gallons of water, costing 2.81 per million gallons. Work began on the city crest wide repaving program.

Monument Dedicated to Clara Barton in Andersonville

A Clara Barton Memorial was dedicated today in Prison Park Andersonville Georgia with simple ceremonies. A large group of Grand Army veterans and allied organization members traveled from the North to attend the event.

Andersonville Prison Park Clara Barton American Red Cross Society North

Dance and Cards for Charity Work

A dance tonight in Carroll Hall to benefit the St. Vincent De Paul society. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are fifty cents with attendance likely larger if half of buyers attend.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Carroll Hall

Wife of the new Salvador envoy arrives in Washington

Mme. Zaldivar, wife of Dr. Raphael Zaldivar the new Salvadoran minister, has recently arrived in the United States with her husband. They are staying at a hotel while seeking a house for a legation. Mme. Zaldivar played a prominent role in the Pan American Commercial congress entertainment at its Washington session.

Mme. Zaldivar Washington Raphael Zaldivar Legation

Unique Snyder Family animal act comes to town

The Snyder Family and Gentry Brothers Famous Shows present a live animal performance featuring dogs and monkeys in a playful family caravan routine. A trainer crafts costumes and harnesses for a quirky cast, delivering laughter as the ensemble showcases staged mishaps and comic storytelling. The act arrives Friday June 4 with reduced admission for this city only.

Snyder Gentry Brothers

Funeral Service for Miss Lillian M. Clarke

Miss Lillian M. Clarke daughter of Marion C. Clarke a Baltimore and Ohio ticket agent was honored at a home service in Baltimore with the Rev Herbert F Loomis and William M Tinker officiating. Flowers filled the parlor as tributes poured in. The body was sent to Baltimore for burial at Mt Oliver Cemetery with pallbearers Geo Rohrer Charles Barringer Clement Bray and Jene Ross.

Lillian M. Clarke Marion C. Clarke Baltimore and Ohio Ridgeley Terrace Herbert F. Loomis First Baptist Church Willian M. Tinker Clarke Home Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Mt. Oliver Cemetery Geo. Rohrer Charlies Barringer Clement Bray Jene Ross

Navy Week Begins With Formal Reception for Visitors

An Annapolis June week marks the start of the Naval Academy commencement season with an official reception to the board of visitors, composed of Senate and House Naval Affairs committees. The week features social events and drills, ending with Friday graduation exercises. Afterward, the three lower classes sail on the battleships Wisconsin Ohio and Missouri for a Panama Canal cruise to the San Francisco exposition.

Annapolis United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors Naval Affairs Senate House of Representatives Wisconsin Ohio Missouri Panama Canal San Francisco Exposition

Brigham Young Anniversary Observed at Lion House

In Salt Lake City on June 1 the birth day anniversary of Brigham Young was marked by an old-time entertainment at the Lion House. Guests wore pioneer costumes and the event was followed by the Young family annual reunion and business meeting.

Brigham Young Salt Lake City Lion House Young

California Equal Suffrage Conference Opens in San Francisco

The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage begins a California state conference in San Francisco with delegates from across the state. The event will end with a large suffrage rally at the exposition tomorrow.

San Francisco Cal Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage California

His Greatest Feat Sermon Praise by Black Preacher

A New York Sun correspondent reports a tribute by a negro preacher to a white pastor who agreed to occupy the black preacher’s pulpit. The speaker calls him one of the greatest men of the age and says he knows the unknowable and can untangle the inscrutable.

New York Sun Divine Christian Intelligencer

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. Weller Tri-Towns R. H. E. Comacomag Stafford and Bruff Dye and Morgan Lonaconing Kilinghofer Bruff Gaby Deslys Cork London Victoria and Grande Theatres United Feature Heinie & Louie James Aubrey Walter Kendig Irene Hunt, Jack Conway Charles Lee Victoria Theatre Ida Improvement Company Willison Com. Eyerman Cumberland Hydraulic Cement and Mfg. Co John Krause Shriver Avenue Cumberland Hydraulic C Mt. & Mfg. Co Campobello Pear Alley Pear St Pear Street N. Mechanic Fairview Avenue Wm. P. Beasley James H. J. House Second Street Allegany Trades Council Dorsey New W. M. Trainmaster New Salvador Zaldivar Little Terrier Paneral First Church Christ Scientist OF Cumberland, MD Erickns City Hall
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