Letters From The People On Chamber Of Commerce Work
The resignation of secretary W A Schooley is noted along with his detailed account of chamber activities. He describes efforts on a traffic bureau, credit exchange, industrial proposals, a White Way project, an auditing push, and a large office overhaul amid tight finances and uneven merchant support. He closes urging action from the executive committee and promising further updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Schooley
Chamber of Commerce
Credit Exchange
Bureau of Information
Bureau
G. A. Byler
Edison Company
George R. Wheeler
Cumberland
Joss
P. & H. Morton Company
Herman Blillmeyer
Tasker Lowndes
Cumoe
Une
Executive Committee
Directorate
A. Schooley
Photo-Play Creation to Be Shown Sunday in Cumberland
Notice notes that the film Photo-Play Creation will be shown Sunday in Cumberland with a recommendation from the local Fire Department heads. A letter from Fred W. Kalmgach of Cumberland as factory representative lists a request related to hose territory and prior business disputes involving Mr Reynolds and Mr Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Kalmgach
Cumberland
Fabric Fire Hose Co
New York
Mr. Cole
European Newsy Briefs Highlight Roosevelt and Caillaux Trials
London notes former President Roosevelt drawing warm European attention for his Brazil report while France braces for Mme Caillaux's trial with fashion as a spotlight. Spain resents Roosevelt, Empress of Ireland disaster looms over travel, and Berlin screens Creation at the Maryland Theatre. Suffragettes vow to press for votes as monarchy fears increased disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
Europe
Spain
Kermit
United States
Madrid
Alfonso
Dr Gordon Ware to Speak at Central Y M C A
Dr Gordon Ware of Seattle, a noted speaker, will lecture at 3:30 tomorrow afternoon at the Central Y M C A. He has toured the country delivering talks, with music by the Mendelssohn Double Quartet of Eckhart. the event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Ware
Seattle
Central Y. M. C. A
Ware
United States
Mendelsshon
Eckhart
Rate decision favored railroads expected soon
Government printer will publish the 5 percent railroad rate ruling likely today or next week. The 250 page opinion by Chairman Harlan is generally approved, though individual commission members have not signed off. Summer holidays begin mid June, delaying unfinished work until fall as railroad presidents seek hearings avoided in July and August. Civil activity resumes with rail construction, including B and O orders to begin July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mme
Caillaux
Calmette
Figaro
Mme. Caillaux
Washington
Harlain
Harlan
Europe
New Haven
New York
Senate
B. & ©. Railroad
Thomas H Morgan Accepts Frostburg ISc Office Opening
School Commissioner Thomas H Morgan of Frostburg, formerly cashier and bookkeeper for the West Virginia and Maryland Gas Co for eight years, resigning May 1, accepts management of Frostburg office for the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton Pa. He opens an office in the Wittig Building on Main Street with son J Morgan joining in the insurance business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Morgan
Frostburg
West Virginia and Marryland Gas Company
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Mr. Morgan
Wittig
Main Street
J. Morgan
Greeks Ready to Begin War Upon Turkey
Dispatch from Mitylene reports Turkish regulars with machine guns and Bashi-Bazouks attacking Alvalik on the Asia Minor coast threatening mass Greek casualties. Prime Minister Venizelos warns of near war as Greek refugees flood homeward and calls Turkish actions unprecedented in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
London
Mitylene
Asia Minor
Alvalik
Athens
Greece
Permier Venizelos
Chamber of Deputies
Permier
M. Venizelos
Langer
Plan to Consolidate All Garrett Telephone Lines
Garrett County citizens and financiers plan to form Farmers' Consolidated Telephone Company to unify all Garrett County lines and connect with Somerset County Pennsylvania and Preston County West Virginia. The system will modernize with metallic circuits on trunk lines from Oakland to multiple towns and include day and night service with a capitalization of 500 shares at $100. Backers include Col. N U Bond A D Nayor Senator H J Speicher and Dr R A Ravenscroft who may become president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett County
Maryland
Farmers’ Consolidated Telephone Company
Garrett County Telephone Company
Somerset County
Preston County
W. Va
Oakland
Hayes
Accident
Friendsville
Selbysport
Bittinger
Grantsville
Addison
Pennsylvania
Somerset County Telephone Company
Consolidated
Col. N. U. Bond
A. D. Nayor
H. J. Speicher
R. A. Ravenscroft
Baltimore
Ravenscroft
Liner Collision Off Nantucket In Dense Fog
The Hamburg American liner Pretoria and the American liner New York collided in fog. No serious damage and both ships continued voyaging. The New York, under Captain W J Roberts, totals 620 aboard. the Pretoria totals 750 with Captain Duggen at the helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pretoria
Nantucket
American Line
Europe
W. J. Roberts
Sagerson Lavelle Marriage at St Patrick’s Church Johnstown
Dr Robert James Sagerson and Miss Eulalia Margaret Lavelle wed at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Moxham Johnstown Pa Rev Philip Bohan officiated Miss Mary Jo Lavelle served as maid of honor Bridesmaids included Migs McMillin Migs Florence Sagerson Helen Foy and Leo Bagerton ushers were Zang George Foster and nee Brandler The couple spent their honeymoon in Pennsylvania Guests included Mrs Luther Shaffer Miss rr Daughtery and Daniel Mullen Cumberland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert James Sagerson
Eulalia Margaret Lavelle
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Moxham
Johnstown
Philip Bohan
Mary Jo Lavelle
Migs McMillin
Hugh A. Mee Millin
Cumberland
Migs Florence Sagerson
Helen Foy
Pittston
Leo Bagerton
Ie Zang
George Foster
Nee Brandler
Sagerson
Mrz
Luther Shaffer
Miss Rr Daughtery
Daniel Mullen
Berland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tella
Kalmbach
Koon
Hummelshire and
Eichelberger
Willison
Police and Fire
Wegman
Connell, Kelly
Connell
Hummelshire
Mr. Kalmbach
National Board of Underwriters
Wheelock
Underwriters’ Association
Gornall and Wegman
Moses
Joseph
David
Saul
Isaac
Roosevelt
Africa
Egypt
England
Canada
Lord Mersey
Titanic Investigation Commission
Berlin
Ger
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Maryland Theatre
Pastor Russell
International Bible Students’ Association
China
Japan
Philippine Islands
India
Holy Land
Russia
Man
Germany
Mexico
Huerta
Mexican
Great Britain
Central Y.m.ca
Suaday
Thomas Jr. Morgan
Garrett
Gollisio
Duggen
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