Paving bond issue urged by Cumberland council
The Cumberland City Council supports a July 14 vote on a 150000 paving bond to fund street paving and repairs. Officials argue bonds will not raise taxes and will reduce overall costs, with endorsements from the mayor and a citizens advisory group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceing
Cumberland
Leander Schaidt
Thomas Footer
Harry E. Webber
HA. Zihiman
Charles C. Holashu
John D. Lippold
G. L. Broadrup
J. Jones Wilson
Harry L. Smith
Detkens J
McCauley
Pullman Porter Ross Arrested After Connellsville Altercation
William W. Ross a Pullman porter on Baltimore and Ohio train No 7 was locked up by Patrolman Washabaugh at Connellsville yesterday morning on the conductor’s complaint that Ross tried to fight him after an argument. He was committed for 72 hours by Mayor Maretta pending railroad police investigation. Ross says the berth was being made up when the train shook and the two bumped leading to the dispute.
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William W. Ross
Baltimore & Oh'o
Washabaugh
Connellsville
Ross
Maretta
Big Ad Promises Savings Through Evening Paper Scan
A clipped advert hints at saving money by scanning a nightly paper for a major upcoming offer. The notice urges readers to watch the edition for the event and take part in the promotion.
Two Weddings Highlight Weekend in West Virginia and Pennsylvania
Professor J. H. Cooper of Stewart Commercial School and Miss Mary Theresa Rourke of Lawrence were married at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Graf ton. In Uniontown, Pa., Thomas S. Gorley and Lucretia Hagans eloped and wed in Cumberland after plans to visit Scottdale. Meanwhile B and O Railroad office workers enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Lake Gordon with a tour of local filtration plants led by Superintendent Fowler and a group that included P. H. Grosscup and others.
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J. H. Cooper
Stewart Commercial School
Grafton
W. Va
Mary Theresa Rourke
Lawrence
Mass
First Baptist Church
F. Loomis
Thomas S. Gorley
Lucretia
Frank Hagans
Uniontown
Cumberland
Scottdale
St. Peter's Episcopal Choir
Lake Gordon
Fowler
P. H. Grosscup
A. §. Reuschlein
F. M. Powell
R. L. Ketzner
Alan Cogian
W. M. Naughton
J. R. Dyche
J. E. Barnhart
R. W. Mellinger
J. W. Webster
T M. Reese
C. J. Crogan
George Cox
Obituary of Frederick Kaiser 64 Barber and Civil War Veteran
Frederick Theodore Kaiser 64 died last night at home 36 Emily street from cancer. He came to America from Germany 60 years ago with his father, learned barbering in Crawfordsville Ind, and operated a Cumberland barber shop on North Mechanic. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Frank Grayson and Mrs Medford Coffman both in this city and brother Henry Kaiser. nephew Robert Kaiser a Cumberland police officer. Funeral plans not announced.
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Frederick Theodore Kaiser
Emily Street
Mr. Keyser
Germany
Ellicott City
Crawfordsville
Ind
Kaiser
Cumberland
Mechanic Street
Frank Grayson
Medford Coffman
Henry Kaiser
Robert Kaiser
Cumberland Police Force
See Our Ww See Me Mulle on shirt sale
Brief note notes a shirt sale tied to big owners with reference to Ady and unspecified shadows.
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Fhdows
Shdows
Temperance forces defeat beer saloon license at Sandy Hook
Judge Keedy refused the German Brewing Company Cumberland a license to operate at Sandy Hook near Harpers Ferry on grounds the application failed to meet legal requirements. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad opposed the saloon, seeking to keep Sandy Hook dry as many employees live there.
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Temperances
Hagerstown
Sandy Hook
Baltimore and Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Keedy
German Brewing Company
Cumberland
Knoxville
Shouts and pursuit as suspect eludes officers
Gene Willis, a colored man wanted in West Virginia for shooting a woman, was seen on Decatur Street by Officer Clay Wilson but escaped. At 3 30, Wilson cornered a man with a dress suitcase near Frederick Street and Frog Eye. the man fled, shots were fired into the air, and the pursuit continued.
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Gene Willis
West Virginia
Decatur Street
Clay Wilson
Wilson
Frederick Street
Supreme Court Upholds Southern Pacific Oil Lands Claim
The Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Southern Pacific railroad claim to title to 200000 acres of oil lands estimated at five million dollars. The government had contested the title.
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Washington
Southern Pacific Railroad
Supreme Court of the United States
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See Me 4 lows ows for the big gers A dy.
Fireworks Fund Grows for Fourth Display on River
A Loyal Order of Moose committee solicits donations for a free Fourth of July fireworks show near the Moore Home. Contributions listed total $149.25 from Cumberland Brewing, German Brewing Co, The Cumberland Press, Daily News, Evening Times, Cumberland Milling, locals like J C Orrick, R D Johnson Milling, Home Furniture Co, and others.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Moore
Cumberland Brewing Company
German Brewing Co
Paul Ritter
Lone
Éveson
Gonn M. Street Scivicavecs Coe
Leckemby & Cumiskey
the Kenneweg Co
J.C. Orrick & Son Co
R. D. Johnson Milling Co
Gross Brothers
the Cumberland Press
Daily News
Cesses
Evening Times
Beeres
Cumberland Milling OM
Sans
Louis Bte Sac Cestoreseessee
Home Furniture Co
John J. Stump
Evese «Eo
Joan S. McCauley
Lawrence Shaffer
J. T. Eisenhauer
Ewe Coe
Sos Céassensvace
Wen
F. McBride
Friend
City Hall
Charles Fuller
Wesley Ousborn Fined for Drunk and Disorderly Conduct
Wesley Ousborn was fined $3.75 at the police station after an incident with three friends. They hired a taxi from City Taxicab Co. to Frostburg, refused to pay upon return, and directed abusive language at the driver. Officer Codire arrested him.
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Wesley Ousborn
Ousborn
City Taxicab Co
Frostburg
Codire
Ousborne
Safety Meeting Under Way for Baltimore & Ohio Crew
The Safety First meeting of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Cumberland division is being held today at the B and O Y M C A under the general safety committee. All business concluded by four o'clock and the committee will depart tonight for New York for a large meeting.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Cumberland Division
General Safety Committee
New York
Business Cards Engraved or Printed at the Evening Press
Advertisers announce engraving and printing of business cards at the Evening Press shop. Services include design, typesetting, and high quality finish for professional cards. Located at the newspaper offices for quick turnaround and bulk orders.
Application for Saloon License in Allegany County
Application filed June 23 1914 for license to sell spirituous liquors at 206 Laing Avenue Cumberland owner Elizabeth Betz Rohan residence Cumberland remonstrances due within 20 days to the clerk of Allegany County according to applicable acts and amendments.
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Or Allegany Couins
Allegany County
James 8
Yost
Laing Avenue
Cumberland
Elizabeth Betz Rohan
Circuit Ty
Professor George Wharton James to Speak at Lincoln Chautauqua
Renowned scientist orator and author George Wharton James, based in Los Angeles and editor of Out West Magazine, is praised by Robert Burdette for his prepared, deeply studied lectures. He will appear on the Lincoln Chautauqua program on the fifth day with Cavery Company preludes, presenting topics he has made his own through extensive research.
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Robert J. Burdette
Lyceums
George Wharton James
Los Angeles
Out West Magazine
John Burroughs
Dr. Jamies
James
Chautauquas
Dr. James
Lincoln Chautauquas
Cavery Company
America
Small Fire at Lindner Property in Lindner ville
A morning blaze at the old Lindner property along the Baltimore Pike in Lindner ville damaged the second story. A bucket brigade extinguished the fire as local fire crews did not respond due to no water supply and Lindner ville being outside city limits.
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Lindner
Baltimore Pike
Lindnerville
Drunken Women Are Arrested After Forfeit Paid
Two women named Coleman and Long along with Jacob Catlett were arrested yesterday for being drunk and disorderly. The two women posted a five dollar forfeit each but did not appear in court this morning. Catlett stayed in the station house overnight and paid a five dollar fine this morning.
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Coleman
Long
Jacob Catlett
Catlet
Doings for Men at McMullen's Big Sale
McMullen Bros announces a large sale event Thursday featuring men including fathers uncles nephews and married men. The public is invited to view the display at the McMullen window for details and participation.
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McMullen’s
McMullen Bros. Thursdorning
McMullen
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