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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1914

Page

8

Pennant Raising Day in Frostburg Sparks City Parade

Frostburg celebrates Pennant Raising Day with a parade led by the mayor and city council. The event honors last season’s George's Creek Baseball league pennant. A Cumberland Colts vs Frostburg Demons game follows at the park with Dr. Murray throwing the first ball and Colley likely starting for Frostburg.

Frostburg George's Creek Arion Band Maryland Mountain City Cumberland and George’s Creek Cumberland Cumberland Colts Frostburg Demons Centerfield Arion Stern J. A. G. Murray Colley Colts Ruassler Johnny Stafford Stafford

Athletes Play Exhibition With Athletics and Cubs

John N Willys of Toledo subsidized a game between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago Cubs for Overland factory workers. The Cubs won 7 to 6 in Swayne Field with Lavender on the mound and Hartgrave catching. Frank Baker starred with a home run as the teams fielded regular lineups before about 10 000 fans. This summary notes eleven Athletics and nine Cubs hits.

Toledo Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Overland Swayne Cubs Lavender Harterave Champsa Bendér Prange Frank Baker

Doyle Stars for New York Giants Coach McGraw Ranks Him A Leader

Larry Doyle serving as captain and key infielder for the New York Giants remains a mainstay of McGraw's champions. He hits with power and carries a notable fighting spirit to motivate his teammates.

Larry Doyle Paxemaun New York Giants McGraw Larry

Hartimore & Ohio Railroad May Earnings Drop Prompt Dividend Concern

Hartimore & Ohio Railroad expects net operating revenue to fall about 1.79 million for the year ending June 30 with a gross near 7.78 million and prior year gross of 161.56 million. May results lag April and a 1.38 million drop in expenses. the six percent dividend may be at risk if trends persist.

Rane Hartimore & Ohio Railroad Company Baltimore & Ohio Ile

C G C League Outcome At Barton Field

In Barton, C G C League action concluded with a notable result as teams contest the standings. Local clubs and players featured in a compact segment highlighting the day’s football events and shifting meet points.

City League Standings Show Senators Federals Lead

City League standings list Central Senators and Federal clubs atop the table with won lost records. The snippet notes leaders with a 2 1 showing and a 25 percentage point line, indicating early season results and pace for the league race.

National League Scores Spread Across Cities

Yesterday's results show Brooklyn and Pittsburgh tied 0 2 in a stray listing while St Louis defeated Philadelphia and other clubs played in key cities including Boston, New York, Chicago, Cincinnati and Keaton.

Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Keaton Chicago Cincinnati

Baseball Schedule Quartet Draws Three Interleague Conflicts

In the American League slate Detroit and five other clubs lack set times while Detroit visits Chicago and Philadelphia travels to Washington. Boston meets New York and Cleveland is set for St Louis in a busy lineup.

Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Washington Boston New York Cleveland St. Louis

Federal League Schedule Roundup

Brooklyn first game postponed by rain. Today’s games include Chicago at St. Louis and Kansas City at Indianapolis with notes on matchups Kansas City .5 Pittsburgh Baltimore .8 St. Louis .4 Chicago Indianapolis .12 Brooklyn at Indianapolis.

Vale Chicago Indianapolis Brooklyn St. Louis Hkansas City Indianapoli

Unclear corporate dividend and traffic month notes

The report notes sufficient funds to maintain operations and expects the board to cover the regular annual rate when dividend voting occurs. May is described as a light traffic month for roads, with business later improving and Stone Wood Sons appearing in the averages now submitted.

Stone Wood Sons

Ritchie Welsh bout and July 4 boxing muddle hints

Frank G. Menke dissects the boxing ahead of Willie Ritchie vs Freddie Welsh on July 4 and notes broader sports quirks. He recalls umpire spats, Clark Garry Her man battles, Silk O Laughlin tales, Walter Johnson pitching shifts, and Luders threatening home run feats.

Frank G. Menke New York Willie Ritchie Freddie Welsh Lannon J. Bull

Tragic Death Of B and C Brakeman In McMechen Yard

A. B. Buckhannon, a brakeman for the B and C, was killed in the McMechen yard when a freight train passed over him. His body suffered severe injuries and speculation points to a possible sleep on the track. Parents to accompany the body to Parden City, West Virginia.

A. B. Buckhannon McMechen W. Va Parden City

West Virginia summer school opens with record enrollment

Morgantown W Va June 24 the eighteenth annual season of the West Virginia University summer school opened with 416 registrations on the first day and projections show total enrollment near 600 before week s end. Faculty consists of forty five professors and instructors.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University

Mrs Boston Granted Divorce in City Court

Mrs Elia GC of Boston Baltimore Avenue was today granted an absolute divorce from her husband Elliott R Boston. Urner GC is listed as attorney for Mrs Boston.

Boston Elia Baltimore Avenue Elliott R. Boston Urner Carl

Visiting Cards Engraved or Printed at the Evening Press

An advertisement notes services for engraved or printed visiting cards offered by the Evening Press shop. It highlights quality work and options for customization. The notice emphasizes prompt service and reasonable rates for individuals and businesses.

Chumbo b s Sport Talk Highlights Baseball and Athletics News

New York June 24 A curio filled column covers Princeton engineered pitching devices by Alexander McMillan son of Prof Charles MacMillan, Johnson family athletic surge, amateur athlete debates at Lyons France, Harry Vardon coming to the United States, Mathewson as top pitcher, Lipton’s Shamrock IV Cup challenge, and track star Al Meetoy now a Federal Leaguer under Danny Morgan after his father’s intervention.

New York Princeton University Alexander McMillan Charles MacMillan Japan San Francisco Walter Johnson Johnson North Dakota Johnsons Lyons France Naps John McGraw Merkle Matty England Thomas Lipton America Berlin al Meetoy Jack Dougherty Danny Morgan

Mrs Curtis Praised as Lincolns Chautauqua Speaker

The San Antonio Express on June 27 1910 lauds Mrs Nannie Curtis as a compelling orator calling her the Henry Clay of her sex She drew a large downtown church audience on Sunday night and received a rousing ovation after her address She is scheduled to appear at the Lincoln Chautauqua program in the city on the sixth day in the afternoon.

Curtis Henry Clay San Antonio Express

Booster Spirit Prompts Community Action and Fun

A nostalgic editorial extols the booster as a civic-minded neighbor who promotes better roads, cleaner clothes, and healthier recreation. It praises Chautauqua programs, family outings, and communal joy, urging readers to buy family tickets for a rewarding community experience.

John and Mary

Plans Complete for Oriental Fete at Potomac Club

The Ridgeley Potomac club hosts a lawn fete with a Turkish Room in oriental costume by a young ladies committee. Special music, a linen booth, and a chicken and waffle supper are planned. The baby show closes entries tonight and starts at 4 PM, with many babies expected to enter.

Potomac Club Ridgeley

Brunswick Socialists Nominate Local Ticket

The Socialists of Brunswick nominate Frank G. Hoar for mayor and John D. Crummett James A. Apple and John S. Bitts for council seats. Brunswick serves as the socialist center of the county with leaders largely railroad workers. A full county ticket will be nominated at the upcoming election.

Brunswick Frank G. Hoar John D. Crummett James A. Appleby John S. Bitts

Senate takes action on Civil War veterans postmaster bill

The Senate yesterday considered a resolution by Senator Hoke Smith proposing that all Civil War veterans be eligible for fourth class postmasterships with no age limit. The measure marks the first time Congress addressed veteran eligibility for such appointment.

Washington United States Senate Hoke Smith

Young Italian girl tells New York police she killed man

An 18 year old Italian girl, Marie, confessed at police headquarters to killing Giuseppe Marino on April 10 at 624 East Fifteenth Street. She said Marino had coerced her into aiding a blackmailing gang and she fired when he threatened her after a violent confrontation.

New York Mario Malggiusio Madonna Guiseppe Marino Marine Eaat Fifteenth Street Marie Whitman Marino Joseph Salberio Tony

Application for Saloon License in Allegany County

Notice of applications for saloon licenses filed with the Allegany County Circuit Clerk under local laws and acts, with remonstrances due within 20 days after June 23 1914. Applicant James S. Yost requests license to sell spirituous liquors at 206 Laing Avenue, Cumberland. Owner of premises Elizabeth Bet Rohan.

Chapeter General Ageny of Maryland Allegany County Circuit Ce Islness James 8S Yost Laing Avenue Cumberland Elizabeth Beta Rohan

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