Want Improved Streets in Cumberland Urges Bond Vote
Citizens urge a favorable vote on a 150000 bond issue to pave Cumberland streets. The appeal cites annual costs of patching and the potential tax relief by financing all paving at once, with ten year bonds at 4 percent interest. Mayor Koon heads an advisory group of local leaders.
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Cumberland
Ing
Leander Schaidt
Thomas Footer
Harry E. Webber
F. H. Zihiman
Charles C. Holzshu
John D. Lippold
J. Jones Wilson
Harry L. Smith
Deckens
McCauley
Kermit Roosevelt Poses With Father in Law in Madrid
Kermit Roosevelt and the bride’s father Miss Belle Willard pose in the garden of the American Embassy at Madrid for an International News Service photographer. The image captures a notable moment in the couple’s public appearances abroad.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Belle Willard
International News Service
Madrid
Uncle Sam Eyes East Pittsburg Westinghouse Strike
Federal officials move to inspect the Westinghouse labor dispute in East Pittsburg. Immigrant Officer W W Libray prepared to report conditions to Washington, noting the strikebreakers’ unloading and the strikers grievance committee clash as the trigger. A preliminary peace talks are reported for this afternoon.
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Pittsburg
Westinghouse
East Pittsburg
W. W. Libray
U. S
Washington
Huerta's Army Closes In on U S Lines
Washington reports a telegram from General Funston that Mexican troops are concentrating along U S lines near Vera Cruz. Officials fear a reinforcements bid and note Funston cannot gauge the Mexican strength in front of his position.
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Washington
General Funston
Vera Cruz
Funston
Fire Routs Mahlinbrodt Chemical Works in St Louis
Aether explosion at the Mahlinbrodt Chemical Works triggered a blaze that destroyed the plant, valued at over one million dollars. Twenty four additional explosions followed, each blowing up a tank in the same room, as the four story brick building and surrounding structures were engulfed.
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St. Louis
Mahlinbrodt Chemical Works
Four Die in Auto Crash West of Omaha
Four persons were killed about 20 miles west of Omaha when a car carrying them was struck by the Denver Limited on the Union Pacific. Victims include Oscar Kruge of St. Louis and two unidentified women and one unidentified man. The auto was demolished and the bodies were moved to Omaha by ambulance.
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Omaha
Neb
Here
Denver Limited
Union Pacific Railroad
Oscar Kruge
St. Louis
Carranza note to mediators sparks mediation twist
Washington reports Carranza’s reply to mediators expected today as the Mexican tangle dominates official view. Rumors say he asked for a US protectorate like Cuba though unconfirmed. Antilla cargo of three million ammunition rounds and aeroplanes arrives at Tampico with Cuban flag seen.
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Carranza
Washington
United States
Mexico
Cuba
Mili
Tampico
Antilla
Women's Clubs Split Over Votes for Women at Chicago Meeting
In Chicago on June 1 the General Federation of Women's Clubs convened for a second day amid rumors of a break over suffrage and the possible formation of a separate group. Leaders acknowledge suffrage as the central issue, with a likely unified stance soon, while some fear exclusion of the topic in a new body. Delegates expect cheers for Wilson but no explicit endorsement of his peace policies as cool weather greets about 30 000 attendees.
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Chicago
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Wilson
Mrs Bud Fisher Badly Injured in Auto Crash
Mrs Bud Fisher wife of cartoonist who created Matt and Jeff was in a serious car accident on Peham Parkway early today. She suffered a crushed breast and other injuries with six others hurt. Pauline Welsh, a vaudeville actress, was her maiden name.
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New York
Fordham Hospital
Victory Won for Wilson's Repeal Bill
Washington reports the Senate adopted the Simmons Norris amendment to the repeal bill by 50 to 24 after six weeks of debate. Nine Democrats opposed the amendment. Advocates of repeal expect further votes soon though passage of the bill remains uncertain. The Cummins amendment was defeated 47 to 39 before a recess at 10:30.
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Washington
Senate
Kern
Simmons
Purnell Objects To Governor's Move On Board of Education
Clayton Purnell of Frostburg challenged the Governor's ouster from the State Board of Education at an Annapolis meeting. He argues the Governor lacked legal authority to appoint a successor. the Board postponed judgment, citing it cannot rule on its own members' qualifications. Purnell, present with counsel William C. Deveeman, contends the Senate had not acted on nominations.
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Clayton Purnell
Frostburg
State Board of Education
Annapolis
Purnell
Mr. Purnell
William C. Deveeman
Senate
Henry
American Girl and Militant Suffragist Dies in Poisoning
Lavender Guthrie known as Laura Gary, an American militant suffragist, died by suicide from poison. Inquest ruled death occurred during a temporary insanity fit, linked to her impending motherhood. Coroner noted the motive tied to her pregnancy.
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London
Lavender Guthrie
Laura Gary
No News Of Antilla Arrival From Navy Secretary Aide
Washington June 11 Commander Jones aide to Secretary Daniels says there is no news of the Antilla arrival but expects her to arrive around noon. The report from Admiral Badger on which the statement is based was not made public.
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Washington
Antilla
Commander Jones
Navy Daniels
Thia
Badger
Fireworks Fund Grows for Free July Display
A Loyal Order of Moose committee seeks funds for a free Fourth of July fireworks show on the river by the Moose Home. Donations listed include Loyal Order of Moose five gifts totaling 125, Cumberland Press five dollars, Evening Times five dollars, Gros Brothers four dollars, Leckemby and Cumiskey five dollars, and John M. Street five dollars, plus a fifty dollar total.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Loyal Order
Moose
John M. Street
Ceeeesees
Gros Brothers
Ceteees
Leckemby & Cumiskey
the Cumberland Press
Evening Times
Buley Attending U C Travelers Convention at Wheeling
Sanford H. Buley Cumberland Council No 179 United Commercial Travelers attends the eighteenth annual Grand Council meeting in Wheeling. Delegates represent over twenty five councils across Kentucky West Virginia Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia with visitors from Columbus Cincinnati Tampa Brooklyn and other cities.
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Sanford H. Buley
Cumberland Council
United Commercial Travelers
Wheeling
Grand Council of the
Grand Council of
Kentucky
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Columbus
Cincinnati
Tampa
Fla
Brooklyn
Hancock Bank President Rescued After Lock Incident
Peter F. Dawson former Hancock mayor and bank president nearly drowned in a Chesapeake and Ohio lock east of Hancock when a paddle slip threw him into eight foot deep water. Alexander Moser in a motorboat pulled him aboard after he fell, landing upright in water.
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Peter FE. Dawson
Hancock
Hancock Bank
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Alexander Moser
Mr. Dawson
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