Chauffeur Confesses in Daylight Can Company Robbery
Frederick Kelly, a driver, admits driving the car used by highwaymen who robbed American Can Company workers of 2700 in Fourteenth Street. Three accomplices, Joseph Lango Joseph Reardon and James Fey, are under arrest as investigators link the crew to Timmy Purcell, now in Sing Sing. A separate daylight holdup yielded 500 from Malcolm Mooney at the McKenzie Voorhess firm elevator.
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American Can Company
Fourteenth Street
Joseph Lango
Joseph Reardon
James Fey
Lango
BE. Farrow
Allegd
Welly
Every Child Should Sing Says Alma Powell
Mrs Alma Powell argues that early singing education benefits vocal and hearing development even for two year olds. She insists young singing nurtures a sweeter voice and rejects the view that early instruction is harmful.
Mass Meeting Fight Fears As I W W Arrives In Town
Tarrytown police and fire units stand by as I W W agitators led by Alexander Burkman threaten outdoor meetings in Fountain Square. Upton Sinclair and Leonard Abbott arrive from New York with optimism and warning of 50 extra sheriffs to preserve order.
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Alexnder Burkman
Mr. Frick
New York
Fountain Square
Upton Sinclair
Leonard Abbot
Strikers sworn in as special officers at Westinghouse plant
Fifteen strikers from East Pittsburgh plants of Westinghouse were sworn in as special policemen by Burgess Snyder. Some chosen for language skills to calm unrest linked to New York envoys, with saloon closure fate tied to pay day next Monday. Mass meetings and talks with Westinghouse executives planned. a pistol was found by a Westinghouse policeman during a bridge crossing incident.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Company
Burgess Snyder
TI. W. W
New York
E. M. Merz
H. P. Davis
Westinghouse Concern
Westinghouse
Straus Seeks Senate Nomination At Baltimore Labor Meeting
Former Attorney General Isaac Lobe Straus addressed a large Baltimore Labor Federation gathering at the Lyric with Samuel Gompers and other dignitaries present. Straus declared his Democrat credentials and pledged to stand on equal rights while appealing for party support.
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Isaac Lobe Straus
United States Senate
Lyric
Baltimore
Baltimore Federation of Labor
Five Railway Brotherhoods
Samuel Gopers
American Federation of Labor
John H. Ferguson
Mr. Straus
Maryland
Thief Strips Wallet From Bank Messenger In Philadelphia
George Crossin, a messenger for the Corn Exchange National Bank, reported to police that during rounds of banks and trust companies his large wallet containing drafts valued at 5 000 dollars and about 350 dollars in cash was slit open and stolen. He followed a suspect after the theft and saw the wallet replaced, as police investigate the incident.
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Philadephia
George Croasin
Corn Exchange National Bank
Crossin
Wreck inquiry into Cook's Mills disaster on Baltimore and Ohio
Commissioners from the Interstate Commerce Board examined the Cook's Mills wreck nine miles west of Cumberland. Six trainmen died. testimony cited 68 mph, 18 mph over limit, as engine and tender left the rails on a straight run. Officials noted rail was in good condition and blamed high speed for the catastrophe.
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Cash and Belnap
Interstate Commerce Board
Cook's Mills
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland
Connellsville
O. J. Eaton
C. Lee French
J. T. Carroll
J. T. Spurrier
G. A. Small
Harry Hughes
Pittsburgh
Cook‘s Mills
J T Davis Plans Largest WV Orchard
Randolph county will see the state’s biggest orchard owned by John T. Davis son of West Virginia’s famed pioneer. The 1000 acre project already has 120 acres planted with varieties including Grimes Golden Rome Beauty York Imperial Transparent and Wine Sap. It will include a summer retreat a five house tenant complex and bird stock to guard against pests. Over 50000 trees are expected to be in growth soon.
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Randolph
West Virginia
John T. Davis
Gr.me
Rome
York
Storm Wreaks Havoc in Belington and Jefferson County
A severe Thursday storm caused major damage in Belington West Virginia with a telephone pole driven into the Belington Press office and the roof torn off the Bola Mountain View Hotel. In Jefferson County six horses owned by James J. La Rue near Rippon were struck by lightning, killing them and causing about 1000 dollars in loss and 3500 in insurance questions.
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Jefferson County
W. Va
James J. la Rue
Rippon
Wilson trust bills pass Congress with wide margins
Washington June 6 The anti trust legislation pushed by President Wilson won House approval by decisive votes. The three bills for business reform and securities issuance go to the Senate on the Clayton general bill which exempts labor and farmers organizations and limits court injunctions in labor disputes. Vote 275 to 54 for the bills, 325 to 12 on stocks and bonds. the Federal Trade Commission bill passed without opposition. The Clayton bill also targets unfair methods by big corporations and interlocking directorates, aiming to restore competition and create openings for new leaders in supplier contracts.
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Washington
Wilson
House of Representatives
Senate
Labor and Farmers’ Organizations
Laboor
Federal Trade Commission
Minister's wife attacks Rev Sunday in Washington
Mrs U G B Pierce wife of All Souls Unitarian pastor in Washington denounces evangelist Rev W A Sunday during a Women's Alliance discussion about a planned Sunday visit. She warns Sunday will be a scourge to the city if his emotional style and doctrines arrive, urging an education campaign to prevent Washingtonians from being swept off their feet.
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Washington
U. G. RB. Pierce
All Souls Unitarian Church
Taft
W. A. Sunday
Women’s Alliance
Pierce
Trust fund 10 enforce honest city contracts
Philadelphia June 6. A trust fund tied to enforcing municipal contracts and prosecuting violators is created by the will of William W. Justice admitted to probate. Justice, a retired merchant, died May 24 leaving an estate about 500000 with cash bequests and real estate in Maine.
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Philadelphia
William W. Justice
Justice
Mary Justice Cass
Maine
Thinks Brother Lost With Ship Empress of Ireland
John Russell of Oak Hill believes his brother and his brother's wife and eight children all perished when the Empress of Ireland sank. He says a letter earlier predicted the voyage and no word has been received since.
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New Brighton
John Russell
Oak Hill
Russell
Suffrage arson hits High Wycombe mansion near London
In a fire connected to the suffrage campaign, arson squad members of the Women’s Social and Political Union burned Tyler Green, a mansion in High Wycombe, causing about 30,600 dollars in damage. Suffrage placards and anti king George messages were found on the lawn, and the group plans to disrupt Sunday church services in London.
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London
Great Britain
High Wycomb
Women's Social and Political Union
Tyler Green
George
Logedon
Schaeffer Recalls Anti Union Battle Experiences in Colorado
Charles Schaeffer, visiting his mother in Tabasco, Colorado, recounts his time in the strike district where he fought for anti union forces and fought at Luddow. The 20 to 26 year old resident of Tabasco, son of the late Prof W. Schaeffer, plans to return to the fight in a few weeks. Heene once attended Allegany County High School.
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Schaeffer
Colorado
Kate L. Schaeffer
Harrison Street
Lfe
Luddow
Tabasco
Billy Sunday's Choir Master to Pay $20,000
Chicago June 6 Miss Georgia Wray a stenographer who sued Homer Rodeheaver choir master for Evangelist Billy Sunday for breach of promise was awarded 20000 damages by a jury in Judge Homeres court today. Rodeheaver's attorney moved for a new trial as the case went to the jury yesterday and a verdict was reached last night. Rodeheaver was not in court. Miss Jay her mother and brother were present as the verdict was read the comely typist leaned forward with a tense expression.
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Chicago
Georgia Wray
Homer Rodbeaver
Billy Sunday
Homeres
Rodheaver
Rodeheaver
Jay
Collegians Open Season Tomorrow at Commercial Field
The Cumberland Collegians start their season tomorrow afternoon at Commercial Athletic Field in the Narrows against Frostburg Athletic. The game begins promptly at o clock and the team will wear new uniforms.
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Narrows
Frostburg
Collegians
Wll
Snow falls across Nevada with light flurries in Reno
Snow storms and sudden temperature drops hit Nevada with three inch snow in western districts. Reno and nearby areas reported flurries through noon as temperatures fell to 27 degrees. Heavier snow affected mountain districts Winnemucca and Carlin while the Nevada California Oregon line reached Lakeview Oregon with minimal crop damage.
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Reno
Nevada
Winnemucca
Carlin
Nevada, California & Oregon
Lakeview
Oregon
Band Concert at River Side Park Tomorrow
The Cumberland Concert Band under Prof L D McCauley will perform an open air concert at River Side Park tomorrow evening starting at 8 55 o clock. A sizable crowd attended last Sunday suggesting weekly performances will continue.
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Park Tomorrow
Cumberland Concert
L. D McCauley
Riverside Park
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Office
TWA
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Alma Powell
Alma Webster Powell
Tarrytown
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Helen of Troy
Mare Yuesta
Rose Yuesta
Marie’ Gans
Justice Sheffield
IL. W. W
Robert Plunket
Vation
Straus
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Mr. Gompers
John R. Neal
Federation of Labor
Tl. M. Bachman
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainment
Labor
Organized Labor
Gompers
Messenger
J.T. Davis
Belington
Bola Mountain View Hotel
Congress
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Trust Fund
Charles Schaeffer
W. Schaeffer
Mr. Schaeffer
Heene
Allegany Coun
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