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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1914

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Carranza to Name Provisional President in Mexico

General Carranza, head of the Constitutionalists, is expected to name a provisional president to present to mediators. Washington reports claim a secret conference set the likely candidate and relations between Villa and Carranza remain unclear. Meanwhile naval actions and street fighting across Mexican regions continue amid tensions.

Niagara Falls Ont Carranza Constitutionaliste Mexico A. B&b. CC

Secret session edges on bylaws as meeting demand grows

Civic Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce plans a June 18 meeting in City Hall while a petition signed by more than a dozen members calls for a special full membership session to examine finances and leadership. The executive committee met secretly without the secretary, violating bylaw rules. Isaac Hirsch, Civic Bureau chairman, attended though he is not on the executive committee.

C. OF Chamber of Commerce W. T. Coulehan F.S. Deekens FP. G. Cowden Arthur A Isaac Hirsch Civic Bureau Chamber Hirsch

Mrs Holmes and Daughter Escaped Derailment En Route to Europe

Mrs Sarah Holmes and daughter Miss Beatrice Holmes of 73 Green Street narrowly escaped injury when a Pullman coach derailed between Baltimore and Philadelphia on the Baltimore and Ohio line. The car toppled onto its side after rails expanded in heat. all in the Pullman were thrown but none were hurt. They continued to New York and then sailed for Europe.

Beatrice Holmes Green Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New York Europe Baltimore Philadelphia Holmes

Assault on priest during silver jubilee celebration

Martins Ferry police close in on a burglar who struck Rev. Charles Mulhern at St. Mary's rectory during his silver jubilee celebration and stole $500, then fled when visiting priests entered the inner room.

Martins Ferry Charles Multhern St. Mary’s Catholic Church Mulhern

Albania's New King Faces Rebels Offer to Negotiate

In Durazzo on June 17 Prince William of Wied’s government remains safe as two Mohamaden rebel officers travel to the palace and propose peace talks with the king.

Durazzo Albania William of Wied

139th Anniversary Battle of Bunker Hill Parade

Boston crowds marked the 139th anniversary with a public holiday parade. Thousands joined in festivities as public buildings wore the American colors and participants included men, women, and children in the celebration.

Boston Bunker Hil

Constitutionalists Leader S Worked At Desk Amid Oakland Frost

Edward H. Sincell Oakland attorney visited for business as Oakland woke to heavy frost. Earth white, ice in low spots, temp near 32 F feared harming corn and vegetation. William G. Brown of Kingwood nominated for a third term at the Democratic Congressional Convention in Charlestown.

Edward H. Sincell Oakland Lincell Wiliam G. Brown Kingwood West Virginia Charlestown

Sunday School Association Elects Officers in Lonaconing

The Allegany County Sunday School Association held its annual session at the First Presbyterian Church Lonaconing electing George B. Wise Cumberland as president. Other officers include Up ton B. F. Edwards Frostburg as first vice president Charles C. Neff Mount Savage as second vice president D Percy Hartzell Cumberland as secretary and Godfred Felty Cumberland as treasurer.

Allegany County Sunday School Association First Presbyterian Church Lonaconing George B. Wise Cumberland Upton B. F. Edwards Frostburg Charles C. Neff Mount Savage D. Percy Hartzell Godfred Felty

La Salle Commencement at Carroll Hall Friday Evening

La Salle Institute schedules a commencement program at Carroll Hall. The senior oratorical contest features Albert Sell on The Surrender of Robert E. Lee and John Barrett with The Gladiator's Call to Liberty while Richard McMullen impersonates Emmett on the eve of execution. Debate on Government ownership of telegraph and telephone follows with Barrett and McMullen for the affirmative and Reichert and Schriver for the negative.

la Salle Institute Carroll Hall Albert Sell Robert E. Lee Richard McMullen Emmett John Barrett Father Alban M. Cap Peter and Paul's Charles

Dayton in Answer Denies All Charges

Judge A. G. Dayton arrived in Washington with his son Arthur to file an answer to impeachment charges. He denies all charges with supporting affidavits and a Roosevelt letter backing his appointment. The House Judiciary Committee will delay further action until Rep Neely can be heard, as he is temporarily away.

Dayton IN A. G. Dayton Washington Arthur House Committee of the Judiciary Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Dayton Jackson Department of Justice House Neely

Progressive Leaders Meet in Baltimore Conference

Col George A Pearce and Col Thomas G Pownll attend a Baltimore conference of Progressive leaders at the Hotel Rennett aimed at shaping campaign policy. Ex-US Senator George L Wellington did not attend. Gen J Stuart Macdonald, state party chairman, issued the call. The leaders favor separate nominations for the Senate and for Congress in each of six districts.

George A. Pearce Thomas G. Pownsll Baltimore United States George L. Wellington Rennett J. Stuart Macionald State Central Committee United States Senate Congress

Rainless period ends none since April twenty fifth

A long drought has persisted since April 25 with only occasional brief showers. Vegetation and trees show stress as no substantial rainfall has occurred for roughly two months.

Engraved or Printed At The Evening Press

Business cards advertised as engraved or printed at the Evening Press shop. The notice emphasizes quality and quick service for promotional cards.

Justice Stains Declares Motorist Not At Fault In Accident

Justice Charles B. Stains of Allegany County Maryland reports that F G Bishop was not charged after an investigation into a collision with Miss Eva McKensie on June 14 near Narrows Park. He cites proper license compliance cautious riding and immediate aid as factors supporting no blame.

F. G. Bishop Eva McKensie Narrows Charles B. Stains Justice of the Peace Mr. Stains Mr. Bishop Allegany County Narrows Park Maryland

Frostburg Council Tackles Widespread Property Valuation Complaints

Frostburg city officials have spent two days hearing appeals from the Board of Assessors on new and existing assessments. A large share of petitions come from taxpayers upset by 100 percent valuations. A notable case from Rev. Father Richard ONeal challenges taxing church property including St Michael s church and school facilities. Decisions on many issues are deferred to Friday.

Frostburg Council Board OF Assessors City Council Frostburg Richard O'Neil St. Michael's Church Father O'Neil

Tragedy in Driftwood Well Ends With Three Bodies Recovered

In Driftwood Pennsylvania three youths drown after a boy falls into a discarded well. Rodney Ives 17 and Howard Jordan 11, with Howard’s father John Jordan 55, drowned after attempts to rescue them failed. Searchers found the bodies in a crevice after an overnight effort.

Driftwood Rodney Ives Howard Jordan John Jordan Howard Ives Dan Jordan

Firemen and policemen risk lives to save 100

In Brooklyn early today, firefighters and officers repeatedly risked their lives to rescue 100 people from three tenant house fires. A baby was dropped from a 695 Fulton Street window into awaiting arms. Police believe the blazes were incendiary.

New York Brooklyn Fulton Street

Carlos Resident Taken to Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore

George L. Layman, a Carlos resident, was taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore this afternoon by Dr. Frank Lee Clymer of Midlothian. Layman has been in impaired health for some time, and a large party of relatives and friends accompanied him to the hospital this evening.

George L. Layman Carlos Juhings Hopkins Hospital Baltimeore Frank Lee Clymer Midlothian Layman Thinety

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