Wreck Train Not Called Out Delays Noted
Wreck train for the Cumberland division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was idle for forty five days along 102 miles of busy track including the Magnolia cut off. The Magnolia cut off opened last December cutting travel time by about two hours and five minutes for crews. Memorial service for United Links Division 362 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers set for Martinsburg West Virginia at First M E Church. Two Italy talks scheduled at Grace M E Church with Italian church leader N A Sabbarese and speaker Giuseppe Pignatilie. Wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs Stephen F King at 114 Race Street.
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Cumberland
Baltimore and Oh
Brunswick
Magnolia
Baltimore and Ohio
United States
United Links Division
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Martinsburg
W. Va
M. E
B. W. Meeks
B. of L. E
Italy
Grace M. E
N. A. J. Sabbarese
Baltimore
Maryland
Guiseppe Pignatilie
Stephen F. King
Race Street
Father Held For Shooting Daughter At Moscow Mills
Lonaconing Maryland June 9 Russell Kiddy was held in 500 bail on a charge of shooting his daughter Sarah Bell Kiddy 15 at Moscow Mills at the residence of Lorenzo Miller The girl was visiting neighbors when he demanded she return home and, after she refused, fired a pistol wounding her in the left arm above the elbow The injured girl is under care of Dr W Q Skilling More than 100 spectators attended the magistrate s trial and several witnesses were examined
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Q. Skilling
Officials Held Responsible For Mine Explosion Verdict
Johnstown Pa June 9 Responsibility for the Smokeless Coal Company No 1 mine explosion which killed nine men was placed on the company officials in a late afternoon verdict after an inquest. They were censured for not providing safety lamps as advised by Mine Inspector Evans. The death of Gomer Phillips, who died leading a rescue squad, was ruled due to gases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Smokeless Coal Company
Evans
Gomer Phillips
Bulgaria and Romania Agree Amid Balkan War Talk
Berlin dispatch reports Bulgaria and Romania are unlikely to enter the war with the Allies. Romania rejected the triple entente offer as unsatisfactory, while Bulgaria has received entente offers and soon may follow Romania’s lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Germany
Bulgaria
Rumania
Berlin
Cologne “Gazette
Balkans
Great Britain
France
Russia
Liechtenstein Declares Neutrality in War
Zurich June 9 Liechtenstein the neutral principality linked to Austria Hungary has declared neutrality. The Swiss government with France’s consent allows transit of wheat through Swiss ports. Liechtenstein borders Austria Hungary, covers 65 square miles, population about 11 600, chiefly agricultural, and remains under Austro Hungarian censorship and wartime theater rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Austria- Hungary
France
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Liechtenstein
Toxicomaniac At Fairmount Terrorizes City
Mayor Anthony Bowen warns police and citizens to watch for a toxicomaniac terrorizing Fairmont for ten days. More than 50 animals, including cows and dogs, have died from poisoning, arsenic used in most cases, with animal losses exceeding $1,500.
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Anthony Bowen
Fairmont
Frank Must Die Death Sentence Commutation Denied
Leo Frank's appeal to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment was denied by the State Prison Board. The vote stood 2 to 1 against commutation. The decision follows months of legal proceedings and public debate.
Paw Paw Man Heads West Virginia Day Delegation
Governor Hatfield appoints a 20 member at large delegation from West Virginia to the Anti Saloon League of America biennial convention in Atlantic City July 6 to 9 with members list including Harry W. Miller Paw Paw D. Howard Cowen Harvey W Harmer Clarksburg B S Pope Parkersburg Co W Campbell Huntington K S Boreman Middlebourne W G Towns Harpers Ferry John Raine Rainelle S T Spearn Elkins F E Mower Hendricks K Myron Hubbard Wellsburg William Banfield Follawsbee T C Eagle Hinton W T Williamson Charleston John W Looney Spencer P J Berry Sutton A G Young Buckhannon E F Millard Martinsburg S S W Patterson Vivian and S S D Clegg Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield
West Virginia
Anti-Saloon League of America
Atlantic City
Harry W. Miller
Paw Paw
D. Howard
Cowen
Harvey W. Harmer
Clarksburg
Pope
Parkersburg
Co. W. Campbell
Huntington
Boreman
Middlebourne
W. G. Towns
Harpers Ferry
John Raine Rainelle
T. Spearn
Elkins
F. E. Mower
Hendricks
K. Myron Hubbard
Wellsburg
William Banfield
Follawsbee
T. C. Eagle
Hinton
W. T. Williamson
Charleston
John W. Looney
Spencer
P. J. Berry
Sutton
A. G. Young
Buckhannon
E. F. Millard
Martinsburg
W. Patterson
Vivian
D. Clegg
Wheeling
Military Ball of the Juniors at Moose Hall
The Uniform Bank of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics plans their first annual military ball next Monday evening at Moose Hall. The venue will be richly decorated and organizers aim to stage a landmark event for the city. Uniformed organizations are invited, with Frostburg’s uniform rank specifically urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniform Bank of
Order of United American Mechanics
Frostburg
Twigg Rescued After Being Caught Between Rail Cars
John W. Twigg, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad employee at Green Spring, was brought to Western Maryland Hospital after being squeezed between box cars while adjusting a switch early today. He sustained injuries not considered serious and is expected to leave the hospital soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Twigg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Green Spring
Western Maryland Hospital
Twigg
Installing Stone Crushing Plant at Geo Dart Tract west of Confluence
A. H. Maclennan, superintendent of construction at the Sand Patch tunnel, prepares to install two stone crushers on the Geo Dart tract of 200 acres, four miles west of Confluence. He bought the property from Davis and Van Sickle, which has abundant sand and limestone for ballast and other uses. Workers prepare the foundation, and Maclennan has Baltimore capitalists involved in the project.
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A. H. Maclennan
Sand Patch
Geo. Dart
Confluence
Davis & van Sickle
Maclennan
Baltimore
Firemen Headed to Lonaconing State Meet
Uniformed firemen from Eastern points travel through here en route to Lonaconing for the state meet opening this evening. Some are accompanied by family members as they proceed to the event.
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Lonaconing
Keyser Election: Piper Reelected Mayor In Close Race
Keyser West Virginia June 9 In the spirited election C W Piper defeated Frank H Babb for re election as mayor by 240 votes receiving 612 to 372 S Ward defeated B G Scribner for council 608 to 371 The holdover council members are A J Keenan and E J Romig The contest centered on a 35000 school bond issue now held up by litigation The plan would buy Col Thomas B Daviss former residence for school use
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Keyser
W. Va
W. C. Piper
Frank H. Babb
Babb
S. Ward
B. G. Scribner
Scribner
A. J .Keenan
E. J. Romig
Commission
Council
Thomas B. Davis
Fourth of July fund growing with local subscriptions
A list shows ongoing contributions from citizens and businesses toward the Fourth of July fireworks display. Donors include Potomac Club Cumberland Brewery Moose Club Phil Smith The Kenneweg Co Capt J Philip Roman West Side Pharmacy Saul Preager Lloyd L Shaffer Jno A Fulton Co Whiting Eppler Scott Kelso Wm C Walsh W R Patton E Lee Shaw W F Palmer Andrew Fink and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Club
Cumberland Brewery Moose Club
Phil Smith
The
Kenneweg Co
F. M. Ruppert
J. Philip Roman
West Side Pharmacy
Saul Preager
Lloyd L. Shaffer
H. Holtzman
J. C. Orrick & Sons Co
Whiting & Eppler Scott Kelso
Jno
A. Fulton & Co
Wm. C. Walsh
W. R. Patton
E. Lee Shaw
W. FP. Palmer
Andrew Fink
Graduates Present The Bos'n's Bride at Union Street School
The Alle gany County High School graduating class with undergraduates will present The Bos ns Bride tomorrow evening in the Union Street School auditorium. The operetta features many musical numbers and well rehearsed roles under faculty direction. Commencement exercises are Friday at the Maryland Theatre followed by a banquet.
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Allegany County High School
Union Street
Maryland Theatre
Washington
Raid on Thomas Street Disord erly House Charge
Stella Johnson colored was fined 25 dollars in police court this morning by Justice for conducting a disorderly house on Thomas street.
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Thomas Street
Stella Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Land Press
the Cumberland Preas
South Cumberland
Cumberland Press
Truitt Drug Co
Virginia Avenue
South End
L. E. Memorial
Charles T. Eversole
Charles E. Daniels
United Brethren Church Christian Endeavor Union
Staunton, Va
Moscow Mills
Lichtenstein
PAW Paw Man
W. VA. Day
Londrn
Lunedi
Energia
Green Street
John Lippold
Polk Street
Lee Street
Lazarus Millinery
Bedford Street
Apovly
Mechanic Street
Harrison Street
George D. Landy
Ebr
Jez
Presse
Geo. L
Miller’s
Miller's Dye Works
Vorner Frederick and Mechanicsts
Chase Street
Hanover Street
BO Doan
MD. Ave
Bath and Gas
Boyd A. Reinhart
Windsor
Heck
Sarah Baker
Steve Lindsay
Edith Thomas
Lindsay
J. H. Griffin
Oldtown Road
F. Tookenott
Furini
Houstyfla Loan Co
Household Loan CO
Third National Bank Building
Reynolds Street
Durham
M. W. Race
S. G
Madison St. Mallm
Springfield
John W. Snyder
Pennsylvania
Cumberland, Md
Schonter
Liberty Street
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Bhtimore Manninville
W Bridge
Vernon
Junctio
Bal Grafton
Cameron
Moundsing
Camaesville
Newark
Mt. Lansfield
Chicago Ohio
Pal da
Clumbus
Ing Ly. Ly. Ly. Ly
Morm
Pitts
Gantown
Burgh Arlor
Chicago Junction
Cumberland Grafton
Columbus
Chicago
B. Ty
John G. Miller
Water Street
Masonic Temple
W. Carl Richards
McCleave Bldg
South
Walsh Building
Louis N
Funeral D
North Centre St
Cum and, Md. Co. & P
John Clilford
Londo
the Hat Shop
Centre Street
the Cumbbyand Press
Eee
Thes Sre
Keith
National Dubuctive Agency, Inc
Third National Bank
J. H. Catley
North Centre Street
Essay
Cumberland Hailway
No. 3
South Centre
Nevw’s
Wolf & Malcolm
Mechanic St
Phono
Swartz Brothers
Frederick St
Centre St
G. F. Schultz
N. Center Bt
Western Maryland Railway
Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad
Ocala Cumbe
Laystatio
Jurostburg
Borden Sheaf Midland Lonacoutng
Parton
Piedmont
Mont Et
J. T. Robertson
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