Decision on Eastern Roads Petition Publicized by The Herald
The Interstate Commerce Commission is expected to deny a flat 5 percent rate increase for the eastern division. It may approve increases of 1 to 5 percent on some commodities and withhold others. The commission warns against food price rises and condemns railroads for pressuring public support. A full report may take about a month.
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Chicago
the Herald
John O. Laughlin
Washington
Chicago Herald
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Division
Justice Holds Court In Shade of Apple Tree
G D Pitz a Maryland justice of the peace held a hearing under an apple tree in Rawlings. Richard Lease faced larceny and carrying weapons charges and taking a horse and buggy. The improvised court sat in an orchard with improvised desks as his lawyers debated law. Lease was held for grand jury.
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Wilson
White House
G. D
Robert Pitz
Rawlings
County of
Allegany
Maryland
Squire Pitz
Richard Lease
Lease
Port Ofice
Robert Rawlings
Pitt
Mother Earth
Robert Hutchinson
Oner
Frank A. Perdew
Commonwealth
Arch A. Young
Lloyd Lowndes
Lowndes
Huerta Denies Towne Authorized to Speak for Mexico
Niagra Falls Ont June 16 Senor tabasa head of the Mexican delegation received from President Huerta a denial that Charles A Towne is empowered to speak for the Mexican government. The denial followed an inquiry by the Mexican delegates after Towne in Washington claimed Huerta would resign unless the US orders a neutral successor. General Holiday Proclaimed Mexico City June 16 A general holiday celebrated Federal victory at Zacatacas over Mapera and a parade toured the capitol. Minister of War Blanquett said messages confirm the rebels defeat and Huerta will seek Congress approval for rewards to General Barran and to accept any Niagara Falls protocol in a special session.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Senor Tabasa
Huerta
Mexico City
Towne
Washington
United States
Congress
Zacatacas
General Barran
Capitol
Forces Clash Near Durazzo Amid Renewed Assault
Vienna reports from Durazzo that after reorganizing in the Albanian mountains the Mohammedan rebels renewed the attack on the city. Dispatches say incessant rifle fire along the eastern edge weakened the defenses. Twenty soldiers were killed and 100 wounded in yesterday's battle.
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Vienna
Durrazo
Passenger Train 7 Delayed Four Hours Near Town Creek
Train No. 7 on the Western Maryland was four hours late arriving at 7:15 a.m. due to an engine derailment near Town Creek. The track was torn up for a distance and passengers were jolted but no injuries were reported.
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Maryland
Town Creek
St Patrick's School Work Exhibit Opens in Carroll Hall
The St Patrick's School in Carroll Hall presents this year’s exhibit showing domestic art by girls with dresses center pieces curtains and table linen. Free hand drawing crayon coloring charcoal shading ink drawing and water color paintings reflect talent growth. Examination papers reveal care and neatness in arrangement. The hall is open to the public every afternoon and evening this week including Sunday.
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Carroll Hall
Body of Missing Boy Found in Delaware River
In Philadelphia on June 16 the decomposed body of a boy believed to be Warren McCarrick, age seven, who vanished from his home on March 12, was recovered today floating in the Delaware River, as per coroner's identification.
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Philadelphia
Warren McCarrick
Delaware River
Visiting Cards Engraved or Printed at the Evening Press
Business card makers advertise engraving and printing services at The Evening Press offering custom cards for individuals and firms. The note highlights options for style and finish with contact details.
Mediation Firm on Carranza Delegates and Election Hopes
Niagara Falls Ont June 16 mediators reply to Carranza insisting any delegation must meet original terms. Da Gama for mediators denies bad faith claims by both governments. Mediation hinges on choosing a provisional president as Huerta and constitutionalists name candidates and seek a moderate figure.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Huerta
Washington
Tennis Club Formed at Queen City Park Court
A new tennis court is being laid in Queen City Park and a club formed by the men of the B. and O. offices. Officers elected include T. M. R. Reese as president F. M. Powell secretary and J. B. Barnhart treasurer. The club starts with twenty one members and expects rapid growth with summer contests anticipated.
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Queen City Park
T. M. R. Reese
F. M. Powell
J. B. Barnhart
Suromer
Lonaconing Hosts Allegany County Sunday School Parade
Thousands gather as Cumberland and Allegany County memory of last year’s parade returns in Lonaconing. Chief Marshal Andrew S. Dick coordinates three divisions with churches and Sunday schools marching past Central High School and the Presbyterian grounds. The Allegany County Sunday School Association opens at First Presbyterian with Rev. Earnest and Rev. Kindley speaking. Congressman Lewis unable to attend.
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Cumberland
Allegany County
Lonaconing
Andrew
Main Street
Episcopal Church
Longconing
Duke Memorial
First Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
B&st Stephen's Lutheran Church
Bedford
Street
Frostburg
Mtt. Zion
Borden Shaft
Lord, Midland
Gilmore
Lonaconing City Band
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church Street
Baptist and Episcopal Churches
Central High School
Presbyterian Church Bible
Presbyterian Church
Allegany County Sunday School Association
H. L. Earnest
H. R. Donnelly
B. W. Kindley
Maryland
W. E. Bird
Midland
David J. Lewis
Washington
Rev
Leavell
Tennessee
Mr. Spinning
Chili
South America
Robert L. Hooper
Baltimore
Nickel Building to Be Fine Structure
The old structure at Park and Centre streets owned by H. Nickel & Co. and adjoining storeroom of Mr. Nickel will be torn down. A large three story building with two storerooms and four flats will rise on the site. The bakery will operate on one side during construction.
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H. Nickel & Co
Bakers
Park and Centre Streets
Mr. Nickel
Nickel
Jail for Non-Support: Henry Frantz Remanded
Henry Frantz was arrested for non support of his wife and child. He was tried before Magistrate Humbird this morning and remanded to jail pending a decision. States Attorney Perdew conducted the prosecution.
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Henry Frantz
Humbird
Cyclone devastates Paris with deaths and massive damage
June 16 Paris reports at least 14 dead and 2.5 million dollars in damage after a three hour cyclone.government troops clear debris as bodies surface in sewers. several victims swept into the Seine. President Poncaire orders military inquiry. identified dead include Ahion Ototoovin Maraes W Aian Artin Ananian Simon N and Mazar Folgain.
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Paris
Seine
Poncaire
Ahion Ototoovin
Maraes W. A Ian
Artin Ananian
Simon N
Mazar Folgain
Stop Throwing Refuse Into Will's Creek
Police and health department order residents along Will's Creek to stop disposing paper or refuse into the stream. Chief J Thomas Hieshauer ordered officers to enforce the rule, with instructions to place all waste in cans for city collection by the garbage wagon.
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Health Department
Asl
Will’s Creek
J. Thomas Hieshauer
Thaw Denies Plot to Flee to France Pronounces Report False
In Gorham New Hampshire on June 16 Harry K. Thaw reacted angrily to a newspaper report claiming he planned to flee to France after the Supreme Court refused bail. He called the claim a deliberate falsehood and said he would only go to Pittsburgh as soon as possible.
Charge Against Motorcyclist in Miss McKennie Case
Miss Eva McKennie sues Everett G. Bishop alleging he ran her down with a motorcycle near Narrows Park while she was along the National Pike. The case before Justice V. Staines was postponed until tomorrow after witnesses Benford Tootaman Thomas Klosterman and William Worth testified. Bishop contends McKenzie stepped into the path of the machine and he swerved to avoid a collision.
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Eva McKennie
Everett G. Bishop
Justice
Bishop
Benford Tootaman
Miss McKenzie
Thomas Klosterman
William Worth
McKenzie
Svoid
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C. P. Townsley
Garrison
Vincente Lim
West Point
United States Military Academy
Trophy Point
Col. Townsley
Rawlings Por
Orchard
Charles A. Towne
Mapera
Blanquett
W. HM
ST. Patrick's School
McCarrick Boy
Lonagoning
Thaw
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