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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
5
In Detroit a 35 year old Italian woman walked off a ferry with a two year old held in her arms. The mother and a four year old boy were rescued and taken to a hospital. doctors say the mother will recover while the baby's body has not been recovered. The motive remains unknown.
Paris June 26 Johnson negro heavyweight and Moran white hopeful completed tough training and rested in quarters. They practiced briefly as tickets sold briskly and crowds gathered for practice ahead of tomorrow night bout. Johnson said if defeated by Moran he will offer no excuse.
The Road Directors and the State Road Commission sue William Yonker a livery, wagon and lumber dealer, over injunctive limits on his traction engine used on Nave's cross roads between Baltimore and Bedford Pike. Two similar injunctions seek permanence. Yonker’s lawyer contends damage is no greater than from automobiles. Separate Lippold condemnation case for a right of way on Bedford road may conclude today.
The annual meeting will be held at the secretary 18% Street second floor on July 13, 1914 at 9 30 a m for the election of directors for the coming year and other business. CHAS G HOLZSHU Secretary.
President M Herr of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co returned from New York to Pittsburg this morning. Strikers committee members sought a conference with Herr and a meeting was believed to be arranged for later in the day.
Mrs. Helen Angle, central figure in the Waldo R. Ballou murder tragedy, raves incoherently in a Stamford private sanatorium. Former material witness released on $5,000 bail, doctors say she is near insanity and a nurse will be kept at her bedside to prevent self harm.
The Fairmont Country Club in Fairmont West Virginia was raided by officers under the state tax commission. They seized all beer wine and whisky from lockers and moved the confiscated goods to storage. If found guilty the club faces destruction of the seized items and penalties including fines and license tax.
Mrs W T Tatroe and two children visit Council Bluffs Iowa return to Maryland while Mr Tatroe improves at Western Maryland hospital. State Senator Fred N Zihlman to speak at Blooming Rose Gar rett County Sunday school picnic with Charlies B McFerran. Lydia C Millman returns from Raleigh North Carolina. J P Richardson and son William depart New York after visiting Dr and Mrs C L Owens Park Street. Mrs Simon Kline of Wheeling visits sister Mrs A Lazarus Lee Street. Mrs E Lee Shaw and children return from Elkins. Mary Morton of Paw Paw is brought to Allegany hospital for an operation.
Louis D. Bran dies of the Interstate Commerce Commission labels the Claflin collapse as the curse of bigness. He notes Claflin could run up to a dozen stores but a 30-store syndicate proved too large.
A strong earthquake in southern Sumatra killed many and wounded others as buildings collapsed. The disaster left hundreds homeless, per a Batavia dispatch to the Dutch government.
A report received via Torreon and Saltillo says San Lag Potosi, the Federal stronghold in Acatecas, has been evacuated by government troops under General Mass'rnment. The report is unconfirmed.
A quarter million bar fire swept Grimsby docks today driven by strong winds. Docks for landing cargoes of fish covered 350 acres and the fire threatened the entire dock area.
A Loyal Order of Moose committee seeks donations for a free riverside Fourth of July fireworks show. The list includes dozens of local businesses and individuals contributing amounts from 1.00 to 25.00, totaling 178.75.
John L. Lewis Jr. was named receiver for the Lion Dry Good Company Toledo branch of H. B. Claflin Co. at the request of stockholder Frederick R. Smailly. The action seeks to protect assets and manage the business.
Real estate transfers listed in Allegany County include Harry F. Smith and wife transferring land to Elmer R. Michael and wife in Westernport, and Fuller Barnard and wife transferring land to Mrs Minnie Wills in Westernport. Other deeds include Michael Brotemarkie and wife to Clarence W. Brotemarkie on Williams road, Anna P. Norris and husband to William T. Lakin and wife on the National Pike west of Cumberland, and Allegany County Improvement Company with trustee Arthur H. Amich transferring land on the National Pike west of Cumberland to Harry N. Norris and wife. Prices show as $1 or $10 in each case.
A list of couples from Cumberland Maryland and surrounding towns including Charleroi and Turtle Creek Pennsylvania. Names include Boyd Harvey Miller with Clara Virginia Hager and others in paired entries, detailing spouses and residence locations. The compilation covers multiple pairings across Maryland and Pennsylvania communities.
Frank M. Ryan former president of the Structural Iron Workers' Union and 11 other iron workers refused pardons by President Wilson are now aiding the steel works addition to the Leavenworth Federal prison. They arrived last night and began serving out their time, with the project likely to take about three years to complete.
James M. Horton, head of the James M. Horton Ice Cream Company and a leading U S ice cream manufacturer, died today at age 79 in New York.
Reports from the White House today indicate Ira Morris of Chicago is likely to be nominated as minister to Sweden by President Wilson in the near future.
Washington reports the Red Cross telegraphed five thousand dollars to its Salem representative to aid the stricken citizens of that city in the wake of disaster.
President Wilson telegraphed Massachusetts Governor Walsh expressing heartfelt sympathy to Salem and its fire victims. He offered federal aid and asked how the government could assist in the emergency.
General Funston notified the War Department that he issued orders to clear the tenderloin district at Vera Cruz. The measure calls for deporting any women who aim to inhabit the red light area after American troops occupy the city. Over 200 US women followed the army into Vera Cruz.
Oyster New York June 26 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt refused District Attorney Charles S Whitman for a Progressive gubernatorial bid for a second time. Charles S Duell traveled from New York to persuade Roosevelt to change his decision announced last night but did not succeed.
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