Veteran letter carrier hosts outing for forty children
John Jt. Waugh, a city letter carrier, organized a day trip for about forty young friends. They met at Frederick and Centre, rode to Narrows Park for two hours, then visited Mr Wraugh’s home for refreshments, games, and prizes. Most attendees were girls. two boys included Edwin Brown and Burton. Helen Brooks of Baltimore was a visiting guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jt. Waugh
Frederick
Centre Streets
Narrows Park
Mr. Wraugh
Waugh
Edwin Brown
G. Edwin Brown
Burton
W. Scott Burton
Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway
Helen Brooks
Baltimore
S. T. Dixon
Davidson Street
Degree for Cumberland Press newspaperman at La Salle College
J William Hunt of the Cumberland Press staff departed on the Baltimore and Ohio train to Philadelphia to attend La Salle College commencement. He will receive the degree of A M for his thesis on The History of the American Stage, as part of the Christian Brothers program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Hunt
The
Cumberland Press
Baltimore
Choi
Philadelphia
la Salle College
Christian Brothers
Hunt
No Galp Camp Meeting Postponed at Allegany Grove
The camp meeting committee of city pastors and others met at the Central Y M C A library at 10 this morning to discuss the Interdenominational Camp Meeting. Poor conditions at Allegany Grove from a recent fire and lack of an alternative venue led to postponing the event for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GALP
Allegany Grove
Central Y. M. C. A
Relief for Independence Street Action Urged by Trades Council
At a meeting last night the Allegany Trades Council urged relief for Independence Street citing frequent dust and only two street sweeps in a year. The council also backed the city administration’s plan to submit a paving bond issue to a public vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Allegany Trades Council
Independence Street
Crades
Big Barn Dance at Cresaptown
Preparations for a large Barn Dance at Cresaptown in the new Gunning barn to christen the structure as Gunning's Delight Barn. Cumberland residents plan to raise funds for St Ambrose's church with transport by automobiles and auto trucks from Cumberland at a $1 charge for ride and admission. A large from-Cumberland attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresaptown
John B. Gunning
Gunning
St. Ambrose’s Catholic Church
Maryland wheat crop charged to yield high this year
A Baltimore Chamber of Commerce exhibit shows a likely large Maryland wheat harvest. Luther M. Jackson presents a sample from Dr. S. T. Earle near Centreville. Heads are long and well filled, straw short, and overall vigor strong for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
Luther M. Jackson
8. T. Earle
Centreville
Romney Policeman’s Wife Dies After Ill Health
Mrs Charles A Doyle wife of Romney West Virginia town policeman died yesterday morning after more than a year of ill health. She is survived by her husband and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Doyle
Doyle
Romney
W. Va
Martial law proclaimed in central Italy amid rail attacks
Rome reports martial law in 20 towns as Radical Socialists clash with police. Strikers fire at railroad depots in Imola Sabriano and Turin, leaving numerous injuries. Rioting also reported in Carrara as anarchists confront authorities during the general strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Imola
Sabriano
Turin
Carrara
Fireworks Fund Donations Grow for Fourth of July Display
Cumberland Lodge No. 271 Loyal Order of Moose reports community support for a public Fourth of July fireworks show. Three callers pledged $5 each, bringing donations to $40 so far. offices will accept gifts, and shipments aim to save express charges by freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
The
Cumberland Press
John M. Streett
Gross Brothers
Leckemby and Cumiskey
Local Court Docs Default Fines For Disorderly Conduct
A. B. George of South Cumberland jailed for default on a $10 fine for disorderly conduct. Walter Verner, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad construction camp, fined $10 for being drunk and disorderly and jailed on default. John Cook and Walter Moo each incurred defaults of $3.75 for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. George
South Cumberland
Walter Verner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
John Cook
Walter Moo
Westinghouse Imports Strike Breakers in Pennsylvania
In East Pittsburgh on June 10, 60 000 striking workers protested as a train carrying three carloads of African American strike breakers was sidetracked near Turtle Creek. Strikers banded marches and sentries to New York and Chicago while the company faced no plant activity. Payday distributions totaled over 76 000 dollars as plants remained idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Pittsburg
Westinghouse Company
Turtle Creek
Howers
New York
Chicago
Erie
Norfolk
Westinghouse Machine Works
Judge Heck Fines A Goodly Bunch For Speeding
Five motorists were fined by Justice Heck for speeding in the city limits. J W P R Somerville on Maryland avenue paid 10 dollars. W W Martin paid 10. William Riley of Queen City Garage paid 10. John W Hildebrandt fined 1. Dr A H Hawkins fined 10 for speed limits on Centre street. Frank B Ratke also paid 10 for speeding a motorcycle in south Cumberland. The court discussed using motorcycle officers to determine exact speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Heck
J. W
W. W. Martin
William Riley
Queen City Garage
John W. Hildebrandt
Wm. A. Huster
A. H. Hawkins
Centre Street
Frank B. Ratke
Cumberland
Hagerstown Man Hemphill Killed Over Joke
Roger E Hemphill 22 died after an exchange with Harvey Blaine Hertzler in Ro chester place. Hertzler now in county jail charged with homicide. The men quarreled after jok ing remarks. Hemphill collapsed after being struck and transported to Shipp s livery stable where he died. Hertzler fled but was captured by Chief Fridinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger E. Hemphill
Rochester Place
Harvey Blaine Hertzer
Hertzler
John A. Shipp
Hemphill
Shipp
Mangansville Turnpike
Fridinger
Business Cards Engraved or Printed
Placeholder note lists engraved or printed business cards from The Evening Press. No further details on designers, prices, or services are provided.
Lonaconing Forms Baseball Association to Support Team
Lonaconing fans gathered at the Maryland Hotel to form the Lonaconing Baseball Association with 75 charter members. Manager McKenty spoke on fan support and town representation by a winning team. A follow up meeting is planned for Friday night to plan further aid.
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Lonaconing
Maryland
Lonaconing Baseball Association
McKenty
Maryland Hotel
Newspaperman for House of Delegates
In Randolph county the Democratic primary nominated Thaddeus Pritt for clerk of the County Court G Nelson Wilson for clerk of the circuit court Troy Wilmoth for county superintendent Wirt C Ward for county commissioner James W Weir for House of Delegates former private secretary to Senator Clarence W Watson Weir served a term in the WV House and edits Randolph Review James Goberly named county chairman no opposition about 2000 votes cast representing 80 percent of Democratic strength
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County
Thaddeus Pritt
G. Nelson Wilson
Troy B. Wilmoth
Wirt C. Ward
House of Delegates
James W. Weir
Clarence W. Watson
Weir
West Virginia House of Delegates
Randolph Review
James Goberly
Ice Cream Stand Operator Fined Under Blue Law
L Cifala who runs an ice cream stand at Narrows Park near the entrance was arrested by Constable Humbird for selling ice cream and cones on a Sunday. He was fined $22.20 by Justice John J Dressman with half of the fine paid to the constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Cifala
Narrows Park
Humbird
John J. Dressman
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Ina Marie Bassewitz
Prince Oscar
Prussia
Ina Marie
B. — Ugh
M. Fireworks Fund
Ileer
Western
Junion
Moneyggain
Westormlinion Telegraph CO
Heck
Hagerstown
Scion
Bishop's Motorcycle Garage
Front Street
Eeery
Ruppert’s
North Centre Street
Igde
North Liberty Street
Baltimor
Jolills Creek
Oscar A. Feyerman
National Painless Dentists
Baltimore St
Shirey & Xlarke
Baltimore Street
Biddie’s. Inane
Frederick Street
Biddle
Leader Garage
Maing Ave
Keys Hotel
J. J. Zapf
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