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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1914
Page
6
In New York Day by Day news notes Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis argues Americans must choose between improving the race or facing civilization decline. The column reports a surgical vertebrae reconstruction for Raphael Angell and a burglary interrupted by a glass crash at a saloon as police respond.
A police report recalls a foot chase ending with two burglars tripping into a broken plate glass window while fleeing. Joseph A. Sheridan of the Independent Ice Dealers' Association received an eight and a half year suspended sentence for attempted extortion tied to the Knickerbocker Ice Company, conditioned on sobriety. The piece critiques baseball power, competition, and the Federal League’s prospects amid industry loyalties and public interest.
London warns the United States that Britain will reserve the right to demand reparations if Washington does not act. Sir Lionel Carden met with Sir Cecil Spring-Rice in Washington to discuss the Mexican crisis and declined to discuss the situation publicly. General Villa’s statements are also noted amid the evolving diplomatic exchanges.
A tire broke on engine 2145 while double headed with 2156 on train No 9 4 derailed the damaged engine two express cars mail car and one coach at Ursina Junction Pennsylvania at 7 35 this morning. No injuries but main track blocked until 11. Dining car and two coaches sent from Connellsville. Two Pullman cars and the ladies coach returned to Brooks with passengers on board at 9 30. Tracks damaged eight rail lengths pending repairs, trains to use Low Grade Line.
George R. George founder of the George Junior Republic in Freeville New York and director of the National Association of Junior Republics was found guilty of wilful misconduct by an informal court. Three alienists had deemed him mentally irresponsible. Three charges were brought. one was dropped and the two remaining verdicts were guilty. The girls were residents of the Junior Republic.
Mrs. Dacre Fox told suffragists that Emmeline Pankhurst’s letter was delivered to the king through his secretary at Buckingham Palace with a gatekeeper present. The letter urged a deputation to protest ministers’ methods, and a reply would determine further action to press the audience.
Bridgeport Connecticut March 3 Charles S Mellon former president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad lost a preliminary bid to halt his manslaughter trial in connection with the Bridgeport wreck Judge Little denied the defense motion arguing the court had jurisdiction as charged in the case Mellon faces trial on the Bridgeport wreck charge with jury actions to follow
The Allegany County School Commissioners asked the County Commissioners for 139386.66 to fund new buildings repairs and current expenses for the 1914 15 school year from August 31 to July 1 1915. The plan includes janitors salaries fire escapes for Beall High School Frostburg and Eckhart schools and general repairs across the county. The board submitted earlier reports from the State Board of Education and estimated expenses noting Cumberland population growth and crowded conditions. The County Commissioners had not yet acted as of 3 PM hoping for a favorable ruling.
Massillon Ohio March 3 General Coxey who led the unemployed army to Washington in 1894 issued a call for followers to meet at city halls on April 1 and set a departure date for a new march on Washington to demand work and favorable laws. He says western brigades will ride in to join and the Dixie division will enter before Washington.
Mrs. Fred Graebenstein 22 wife of F Graebenstein prominent dairyman of this county died at 4 this morning at her home on the Baltimore Pike about three miles east of the city. She was a daughter of A T Kessler of Magnolia West Virginia. Only her husband survives. Funeral arrangements overseen by Undertaker John C Wolford of this city. time of funeral not yet set.
Real estate transfers include TCHOHCHO OH SHEL CHOC DAO OOOO Real Estate and Building Co to John B Dresman for a National Turnpike parcel at $10. Walter W Parker to Flora W Bauer and James H Bauer for a Maryland Avenue parcel at $10. Walter W Parker to Ella Taylor for a Maryland Avenue parcel at $10. Adam Lebeck and Gertrude B Lebeck to Richard H Lanam for a Rock Street Westernport Maryland parcel.
Letters of administration were granted to William E Walsh on the estate of Elizabeth Ward of Alleghany county deceased. William H Williams as administrator of Gilbert L Webb's estate filed debts, settled his first and final account and distributed to heirs. Court adjourned to meet March 6 at 9 15 a m. Scarcity of labor predicted in West Virginia boom.
President Wilson orders Justice Department inquiry into sensational charges by Wade H. Cooper against Judge Daniel Thew Wright of the U S Supreme Court in the District of Columbia. Cooper accuses Wright of involvement in fraudulent deals and bias in cases including the Gompers contempt sentence.
Lakewood and Atlantic City express remain snowbound near Red Bank New Jersey when L W Stoddart a famed polo player risked his life to secure food for passengers. Railroads granted milk trains right of way to avert a milk famine and keep lines moving.
Eight crew members of forty on ten coal laden barges are rescued after more than 30 hours at sea following their barge breakup from the tug Edgar F. Luckenbach near Fire Island during a blizzard. Two barges were found anchored near Sandy Hook. the remaining 32 crewmen on other barges were initially unaccounted for. The men faced exposure while adrift.
In Newport Rhode Island on March 3 Judge Borrow granted a divorce to Mrs Pauline LeRoy French from Amon Pack French a New York millionaire for failure to provide and gross misbehavior. She was awarded custody of their three minor children and alimony remains unsettled. The Frenches are the parents of Mrs Jas Garrahty who eloped with the family chauffeur.
Baltimore reports more than 660000 in damage from the blizzard. Fires aided by wind snow and ice caused most losses, with firefighters hampered by the severe conditions. Clear skies return as rail traffic and wire communications resume gradually.
The body of George Martsie, 45, a woodsman from South Fork, was found in a forest one mile from South Fork. He had been missing since last Friday after going into the woods to cut lumber. Police believe he perished in the extreme cold while lost in the snow.
Cardinal George Kopp, Germanys top Roman Catholic official, is critically ill with acute meningitis in Bresaly on March 3. Hope faded as his condition worsened, affecting church leadership across the country.
A satirical, illustrated volume by Hildrie Davenport Owsley with drawings by Penrhyn Stanlaws, published by Barse Hopkins. The work blends wit and satire to engage readers despite its elaborate prose and social commentary.
James W. Beacham Jr of Avondale tested his herd of 26 cows from June 1910. First year feed cost per cow was 51.80 with 22.98 profit. nine cows were dropped. Second year milk value rose 72.42 per cow with only a 2 cent rise in price, boosting profit to 76.79 per cow. A Cow Testing Association with a tester costs about 1 per cow yearly.
L. W. Lightly of Adams County reports from the Maryland Experiment Station that the open front three sided barn with a high wall and roof keeps cows drier and cleaner while producing more milk at lower cost. Open cows outperformed closed barn cows in winter 1911 12 and manure saving is noted. station Bulletin No. 177 available.
The piece argues for consumer prices drops and producer profits rising through buyer seller cooperation. It claims farming gains will attract settlers raise land values and harness Maryland's water power to ease farm labor while boosting education for 200000 youth to equal other states. It emphasizes training to maximize potential.
Dwight R. Kimmel of Johnstown Pennsylvania and Cora M. Hammerle of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania apply for a marriage license.
A compact handbook titled A Handbook of Figure Skating proves unusually valuable to skilled skaters and is convenient for pocket use. Published by Barney and Berry in Springfield Massachusetts.
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