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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1914

Page

7

Mediation talks sharpen as Huerta successor dispute grows

Washington officials expressed grave concern over a new snag in mediation as Huerta succession plans split Mexican delegates. Carranza likely rejects any plan allowing Huerta influence in naming a successor, delaying peace conference progress amid Tampico munitions concerns and possible Ward Line cargo.

Washington Huerta Carranza Mexico Antilla Tampico Penuco River Ryan

Allegany County High School Holds 26th Commencement at Maryland Theatre

The twenty six annual commencement event for Allegany County High School filled the Maryland Theatre to capacity. The program featured a chorus, salutation by Dorothea Matthaei, and valedictory by Dorothy Willison. Principal announcements and an address by Frederick N Zihlman followed.

Allegany County High School Maryland Theatre Herbert F. Loomis Dorothea Elizabeth Matthaei Wieninski Alvin D. Serf Ingham Lord Frederick N Zihl D. Willison Boston Cheveront McLaughlin M. Dorothy Willison A. Taylor Smith Board of School Dorothea E. Matthaei George K. Steiner Mabel Burke Beulah Kelso Lulu Miller Marion Schry Manetta Straub Anna Sturtz Helen Taylor Lillian Whitson Mildred Whitson Mildred Willison Theodore Barth Harry Ewald Canfield Hutson Suter Jammer Clarence Lippel Edwin Uhl Taylormith Frederick N. Zihlman Washington Automobiles

Protest Against Saloon License in Kifer Moves Court

A remonstrance signed by nine Kifer residents opposes granting a saloon license to Louis Reynolds. The dispute notes the saloon’s proximity to the post office and cites common objections. Whiting and Eppler represent the complainants.

Louis Reynolds Kifer Whiting and Eppler

Personal Notices From Rural Communities Across Several States

A stream of brief items lists Mrs. Jennie Wot of Brungwick visiting her daughter Mrs. Otis P. Hawke and several others attending meetings, travels and returns. Names include Hattie Rutherford Sey mour street M Nrrois Boone street F W Senith Arch street H G Parker Virginia avenue Rev M B Mc Laughlin, Warren Mellinger, Garland W Powell, James A McHenry W M Roberts Jr, Charles G Holasha Wm J Torrington Terence D Stewart John G Lynn John Galloway Lynn Miss Mary Carroll Miss Grace Knight Miss Clara Harrison Town Hon Samuel P Town Edgar C Albright Mrs Belle Albright Frederick Nelle Castle Morris Rosenbaum and various locales such as Johnstown Cumberland Clarksburg Romney Grafton and Terra Alta.

Jennie Wot Brungwick Otis P. Hawke Hattie Rutherford Seymour Street M, G. Nrrois Boone Street F. W. Senith Arch Street H, G. Parker Virginia Avenue M. B. McLaughlin Bethel and Calvary Churches The Evangelical Association Johnstown Young People’s Alliance Warren Mellinger Garland W. Powell University of Maryland James A. McHenry W. M. Roberts, Jr Duquesne Philadelphia Chas. G. Holasha Wm J. Torrington Keyes Grace Knight Edgar C. Albright Hagerstown Belle Albright Frederick Nelle Castle Terra Alta W. Va Morris Rosenbaum New

Envoys Again in Deadlock Over Mexican Provisional Government

In Niagara Falls on June 10 a new deadlock emerged in the mediation talks between ABC envoys and Mexican delegates over Mexico’s provisional government to replace Huerta. Mexican officials resist American plans allowing General Carranza to dominate the provisional body. Diaz’s name is nearly removed as a presidential candidate.

Niagara Falls Ont A B. C Mexico Huerta Carranza Felix Diaz

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Pa Couples

Stephen Maskulka of Waltersboro and Catherine Hutsack of Uniontown. Walter Milton Rockard of Queen and Lena Lillie Brown of McKee. Charles Arthur Woods of Yeagertown and Anna Laura Dearing of Lewistown. George Howard Moreland and Bessie May Inskeep of Points West Virginia. Wayne Merle Moore of Clarion and Sarah St Clair Simpson of Kane. William Luther Grenoble Jr. and Margaret Virginia Delaney of Lock Haven.

Stephen Maskulka Waltersboro Catherine Hutsack Uniontown Walter Milton Rockard Queen Lena Lillie Brown McKee Charles Arthur Woods Yeagertown Anna Laura Dearing Lewistown George Howard Moreland Bessie May Inskeep of Points W. Va Wayne Merle Moore Clarion Sarah St. Clair Simpson Kane

Narrows Park Pavilion Hosts Summer Dance by Maxixe Club

Arrangements are complete for a Friday night dance at Narrows Park Pavilion under the new Maxixe Dancing Club. The club consists of local young men and aims to provide good dancing through the summer, with proceeds not intended for profit. Dancing begins at 8:30 and runs to midnight.

Narrows Park Pavillion Maxixe Dancing Club

Land transfers in Alleghany and Cumberland counties

Mary Lynch transfers land at Borden Yard Alleghany county for 1200 dollars to Mrs Julia Weslow. John Francis Wempe sells Oldtown road parcel to Mary A Wempe for 10 dollars. Theodora Thoma sells Holland street and Columbia avenue parcels in Cumberland to George D Martin and Louis L Firtie for 10 dollars. Max Kamen and wife transfer Cumberland street land to William C Thompson and wife with mortgage assumption of 6000 dollars.

Mary Lynch Julia Weslow Borden Yard Allegany County John Francis Wempe Mary A. Wempe Oldtown Road Theodora Thoma George D. Martin Louis L. Firtie Holland Street Columbia Avenue Cumberland Max Kamen William C. Thompson Cumberland Street

City settles Mrs. Shoup ice fall claim for 108 dollars

The city settled the case of Mrs. Emily Shoup who fractured her arm after slipping on an icy sidewalk. The payment of 108 dollars covered hospital and physician bills and followed a recommendation from City Attorney Williams.

Emily Shoup Williams

Entertains Nurse Graduates at Allegany Hospital

Mrs. Clara Cotter, city visiting nurse, will host a theatre party and supper for the Allegany Hospital graduating class next Monday evening.

Clara Cotter Allegany Hospital

Sulzer Seeks New York Governor Post in Liberty Ticket

Ex Governor William Sulzer announces his candidacy for New York governor. He says Sulzer nominators will field a full ticket and that the bill will be a liberty bill. If defeated in primaries he will run by petition and campaign against Tammany. He vows to expose graft and corruption statewide.

Buffalo William Sulzer New York Sulzer Horace Greely

Miss Ida McMillan 28 Dies at Sylvan Retreat

Miss Ida McMillan aged 28 died this morning at Sylvan Retreat from convulsions after several days of illness. She was admitted from near Aviston in Garrett County about two years ago. She was daughter of Postmaster George McMillan of Moscow. Survived by one brother and three half brothers in Moscow. Funeral likely Friday with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ida McMillan Sylvan Retreat Aviston Garrett County George McMillan Moscow McMillan Oak Hill Cemetery

Doings Among Railroad Men

Carl S. Gray president of the Western Maryland Railway and officials toured on a special train through the city to Connellsville for inspection. They will return via Cumberland then Elking for dinner with the Board of Trade. C W Galloway and F E Blaser of other railways are here assessing Cumberland offices. Patrick Cain moved his Western Maryland division office to the new Cumberland station.

Carl S. Gray Western Maryland Railway Connellsville Cumberland Elking Board of Trade C. W. Galloway Baltimore and Ohio Railroad F. E. Blaser Patrick Cain Elkins Mb. Dains

Frostburg Firemen Travel to Westminster for State Meeting

The Frostburg Fire Department rode three special cars on train No. 2 to Westminster for the annual meeting of the State association. The Arion Band joined the group and Cumberland firemen abstained due to railroad rates. Western Maryland officials say the rate quoted is the lowest Baltimore offices would permit.

Frostburg Cumberland Westminster Western Maryland Railway State Association Crack Arion Western

Youth Hero Saves Child At Rail Crossing

In Grafton West Virginia on June 10 15 year old Charles Newcome leapt from his bicycle at a railroad crossing and pulled a small boy from in front of a fast passenger train. Newcomes bike was crushed by the engine. Architect E C Holemboe of Clarksburg arrives in Martinsburg to supervise Hotel Berkeley remodeling.

Grafton W. Va Charles Newcome Newcome E. C. Holemboe Clarksburg Berkeley Martinsburg World

Stricken Lawyer Michael Mullin Dies After Stroke in Home

Michael A. Mullin a veteran Maryland lawyer and noted Catholic layman died after an apoplectic seizure in his Baltimore bedroom at 937 North Calvert street while preparing to go to his office about 9 o clock yesterday morning. Moreland-Inskeep couple Bessie May Inskeep of Points West Virginia and George Howard Moreland wed this afternoon at Bedford street in a ceremony conducted by Rev G E Brown. The bride and groom returned to Points this evening with friends.

Calvert Street Baltimore Michael A. Mullin Maryland

City Bridges to Be Painted. Pipe Purchase Authorized

Street Commissioner Eyerman advertises for bids to paint three city bridges over Wills Creek. Bids to be for oil paint. Council also authorizes purchase of pipe from HumBird Supply Company at about $110 as directed in today’s meeting.

Eyerman Wills Creek New York Now Oil Council Humbird Supply Company

Strawberry Social Planned by Missionary Society

The Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Bedford Street German Lutheran Church will hold a strawberry social tomorrow evening on the Ryland lot at Columbia and Bedford streets.

Home and Foreign Missionary Society Bedford Street German Lutheran Church Ryland Lot Columbia Bedford Streets

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A.C. HS Ella Hedian tpRft msGd Civic Club Miller Valley Road York William Luther Grenoble, Jr Margaret Virginia Delaney Lock Haven, Pa WM. Sulzer Westminister Whitmore Smith Pat Colt Cumberland Store Baltimore and Liberty Streets W. A. Spruill Russia
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