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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
3
Fine white Lingeries Linens and Beach Cloths in popular colors available in sports pocketed belted and other tailored fits. Children’s tub dresses priced from 1.00 to 4.98 and juniors dresses in sizes 12 to 16.
Cologne reports the pope's diplomatic status amid Italy joining the allies. It debates whether the pope is a sovereign state and if permanent diplomatic intercourse with the Vatican can be maintained during war. Italian guaranty law grants privileges to Vatican envoys, but war may challenge those rights and Italy's control.
New York June 29 Thaw tells reporters a startling surprise to spring in his behalf before court. Deputy Attorney Becker resumes cross examination of Dr Bancroft aiming to prove Thaw’s insanity. Bancroft testifies Thaw is not insane and had no delusions though hating Stanford White. overindulgence in champagne blamed for the kill.
Charleston W Va June 29 Earl A Henry chief of the department of mines announced the appointment of three district inspectors, increasing the district force to fifteen. New appointees are Clarence N Orr S M McMahon and J G Vaughn and assignments span from Thomas to Logan with inspectors in Charleston Clarksburg Fairmont and Beckley.
A brief notice advertises a special sale of dress fabrics including Agatha Crepe 27 in wide and Voiles at low prices 7c to 50c. The ad lists several fabric types and price points, inviting customers to shop these discounted textiles.
W H Saville of Elderstreet, South Cumberland, and G R Heafer of Harper’s Ferry, employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as stone masons, were hospitalized after falling from a sixty foot ledge near Magnolia. Both men were uninjured by broken bones but badly bruised. they escaped serious injury.
Dr J K Cole of Oakland was brought to Western Maryland Hospital in a serious condition. He is attended by Drs Arthur Hawkins and John Legge. Cole, once in South Cumberland and later in Aurora West Virginia and Baltimore, had just returned from a Baltimore hospital. An examination found no clear benefit from surgery and it was not performed.
C. H. Roberland and Joseph Franklin each paid a $5 fine in Police Court for non appearance after a late night arrest on Baltimore street on a fighting charge. Dewey O Neal faces a hearing tomorrow at 10 before Magistrate Humbird for receiving stolen goods. Charles Athey, a former Bernstein Furniture worker, is charged with stealing household items and will have a hearing this afternoon. Joseph Martz was arrested for stealing a camera and will be heard tomorrow. Sam Swartz had charges dropped due to no applicable City Code. Elva Townsend, 25, drowned while bathing near Cass. An Odd Fellows ex roast and picnic is planned for July 6 at Mary Hoye Schoolhouse with entertainment.
Times correspondent with Russian armies in Galicia estimates Austro German losses since May 1 total 700000. He notes Russians not downhearted despite forced retirement.
Baltimore on June 29 plans a double Independence Day with the Fourth of July ceremonies enhanced by the centenary of Washington's Monument. At 5 p.m. near the monument suffragists will read Susan B. Anthony's declaration of independence first read in 1876. The Congressional Union hosts the event with speeches and demonstrations.
Arthur Ryan, a Potomac Lumber Company employee of Mc Neill West Virginia, suffered severe injuries yesterday while boarding an engine. His leg was amputated yesterday and doctors at Western Maryland Hospital are attempting to save his arm.
G H Sheets trainmaster of the Western Maryland Railway at Hagerstown is appointed assistant superintendent effective July 1. He is well known in the city and brings extensive railroad experience to the new role.
Several residents report illnesses and recoveries while others travel. Frank Workmeister and William Wincow are ill at home. Mrs Merrifield returns from Westernport for her brother Ed Bailey. Others visit relatives in Washington D C Philadelphia Baltimore Meyersdale and Detroit with trips by auto or rail.
Washington reports President Wilson will not travel to the California exposition this fall. The decision comes as he stays in Washington to keep close touch with international affairs amid efforts toward European peace.
The Allegany school board announces appointments of district trustees for eighty seven county schools. Listings cover districts 1 through 28 with names such as Charles T. Norris, J. L. Higgins, J. W. Price, M. F. Mann, Isaac O. Swain, Elwood Deffinbaugh, and many others across towns including Little Orleans, Frost, Cresaptown, Westernport, Barton, and Mt. Savage.
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