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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
1
A five story tenement at 90 Essex Street in New York housed a deadly fire that killed seven people and fatally injured six others with nine more hurt. Cecelie Shapiro alerted residents, helping save about 200 occupants as flames raced through the building.
City Commissioner Schriver proposes a plan to install iron poles and enhanced electric power to give Baltimore street a Great White Way look. For under 8000 dollars the municipal plant could add power and auxiliary gear to avoid outages, with a turbine engine and larger dynamo. council will study the proposal and fund the upgrades, including a 225 dollar lighting survey and pole removals.
Col Thomas G. Pownall, linked to the Progressive nomination talk in Minnesota's Sixth District, comments on Maryland politics. He notes Baltimore conferences by so called big Republicans like Hanna, Jackson, and Goldsborough, contrasts progressives with Republicans, and warns against one sided amalgamation while calling for a Genuine Progressive candidate if the GOP adopts the 1912 platform.
This morning the City Council rejected all fire hose bids and referred the issue to Commissioner Hummelshire to readvertise under his plans and specifications. Mayor Koon urged readvertisement while Eberman favored awarding to Kalmbach. Hummelshire and Wichelberger supported readvertising with Koon.
Advertisement for Electric dison Electric Co appears with a location note at 141 feet and a reference to Adv. 18-B3t. The brief item preserves the ad-like fragment from the page segment.
Frostburg taxpayers prepare to confront city council over new valuations on church and school properties. Assessors Wittig Smith and Morgan face claims the Ursuline Convent Mother House St Michael's hall were improperly taxed as revenue generators, while other church properties remain untaxed. An attorney general opinion reportedly says these properties are non taxable.
William Boyde, 38, of Ocean, died en route to Frostburg Miners Hospital after being trapped by a rock fall at Ocean Mine No 7 of Consolidation Coal Company yesterday. He was rescued to the mine mouth by fellow workers, treated by Dr. F H Charles, and died before arrival at the hospital. He left a widow and several siblings. his family details include Mrs Christopher Klosterman and several brothers and sisters in Frostburg and Lord.
Tasker Q. Lowndes represents the South Cumberland Bus Line seeking city approval to operate between City Hall and Egypt. The proposed franchise outlines streets for service but omits fare plans and hours. the council will review the request at the next regular meeting.
Wisconsin crews left Madison for Poughkeepsie and are due to reach their Hudson quarters tomorrow. The Athletic Council resolved difficulties in sending crews east. Tents have been set at Milton four miles below Highland where they will stay during the meet.
Attorney F. Brooke Whiting told City Council the Beall & Beasley mill at Evitts Creek, long run by water, is now starved of power after Lake Gordon dam construction. Beasley seeks 7500, offers 5000. City cites risk of judgment and proposes expert examination and equitable settlement.
City Council approved letting cows graze on vacant lots in Egypt while maintaining a pen rule for hogs. Commissioner Humm leir e to act on residents demand, requiring owners to cover any damage. South End residents sought time to pasture cattle and agreed to pen swine. Police Commissioner to grant the request.
The thirty seventh annual council of the Protestant Episcopal Church Diocese of West Virginia opened at Trinity church Morgantown with Rt. Rev. George W. Peterkin presiding and Rt. Rev. W. L. Gravatt assisting. The Women's Auxiliary annual meeting is held in connection with the council.
Kens ington resident Brainard H Warn Jr of Montgomery County plans to enter the Republican bid in Maryland's Sixth District. He has discussed candidacy with friends and recently toured the area. State Senator Frederick N Zihlman weighs his options as Republicans urge him to run. Democratic Congressman David J Lewis seeks renomination and is likely to win reelection, having defeated Warner in the previous race.
City council opened bids for Window street paving but delayed action due to costs exceeding available funds. Estimated project cost 19 000 with 15 000 budgeted. bids ranged 14 825.81 to 20 473.49 from six firms. City to decide material and potential Canal Company liability before letting contract.
David Cook son of Robert Cook of Lonaconing wed Miss Cecelia Feidt daughter of Mrs. Harry Feidt at St. Peter Paul Parochial residence. Rev Father Simon officiated and a reception followed at the bride’s home. Cherige Winebrenner and H Edna Feldt attended. The couple left for Lonaconing to occupy a new home amid a rice shower at Queen City Station.
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