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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1914

Page

6

Allegany County Forms Anti Cruelty Society

A new Allegany County branch of the Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been formed with headquarters expected in the city. The group aims to enforce cruelty laws, arrest offenders, aid distressed animals, and support public authorities, backed by Maryland officials and local officers including Mrs. Edward Harris Sr. as president and Dr. J R Littlefield among directors.

the Mary Society For the Prevention of Allegany County Maryland Society For Prevention of Cruelty Ors Maryland Jety Maryland Society Maryland Edward Harris William M. Bruce, Jr M. D. Reinhart John E. Edwards J. R. Littlefield Wm. M. Bruce C. A. Matthews Albert Fowler Randolph Milholland F. S. Deckens Walter Shryer Isaac Hirsh Fuller Barnard, Jr

European Newsy Briefs Move Across Ocean Fronts

London reports say Britons largely ignore political frictions as Lloyd George and Wilson aides discuss Mexico. Rome notes Italy will highlight olive oil at the San Francisco Panama Exhibition to counter U S import doubts. Paris sees rising murders and divorce-evasion trends, with calls for gun-control and reform. The Prince of Wales may visit Canada and Australia, with Queen Mary shaping trips.

Rome Italy San Francisco United States Simlar George Mary Prince of Wales Canadadia Australia Canada

Presidential manifesto to troops amid army discontent

In Rio de Janeiro on March 7, rumors of army dissatisfaction prompt a presidential manifesto to the troops. The appeal calls for patriotism and promises substantial pay to those who distinguish themselves in any grave emergency. Northern reports claim government troops have the revolution situation under control.

Rio de Janeiro Grazil

IWW raid at St Alphonsus Church yields workhouse terms

Magistrate Campbell quickly disposed of cases against the Industrial Workers of the World arrested for the raid on St Alphonsus Church. Prisoners received workhouse sentences ranging from 10 to 80 days.

New York Campbell Industrial Workers of the World St. Alphonsus’ Church

British Ship Refloated After Grounding in Salem Harbor

The British sloop Domingo Narranga, en route from Buenos Ayres to Boston, grounded on a ledge during a snowstorm and remained for about 24 hours before being refloated in Salem Harbor.

Salem Mass Domingo Narranga Buenos Ayres Boston Saiem Harbor

Evans Signs with Federal League Brookyln Club

George Stovall announced that Steve Evans of the St Louis Cardinals has signed a Federal League contract and will play for the Brooklyn team this year.

New York George Stovall Kansas City League Steve Evans St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn

Railroads Ordered to File Report on Special Shipments

Washington March 7 Inter state Commerce Commission required steam rail roads not in official territory classification to submit a written report by April 15 detailing the extent of special services rendered to shippers.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Death of Rear Admiral George A. Lyon at 76 in Philadelphia

Rear Admiral George A. Lyon US retired died at his son Dr. Vincent D. Lyon's home in Philadelphia at age 76. He served in major Civil War naval engagements and is survived by family.

Philadelphia George A. Lyon U. S Vincent D. Lyon

Leo M. Frank Re-sentenced to Hanged on April 7

In Atlanta on March 7 Leo M. Frank was re-sentenced to be hanged on April 7 for the murder of Mary Phagan. Phagan's body was found in the basement of a pencil factory years ago. Frank previously lived in Brooklyn.

Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Frank Brooklyn

Operation at Miners Hospital in Frostburg

Mrs. Daniel Wert of Frostburg underwent an appendicitis operation at the Miners Hospital Frostburg this morning. Dr E R B Claybrooke of the city performed the procedure.

Daniel Wert Frostburg Miners’ Hospital E. R B. Claybrooke

Evangelist Jolly to Lecture on The Unpardonable Sin

Evangelist Jolly of New York will lecture at the Liberty Theatre Sunday at 3 p m on the unpardonable sin. All are invited with free seats and no collection.

Evangelist Jolly New York Liberty Theatre

Civic beauty crux of flatiron challenge

The piece compares New York’s Flatiron building with Milwaukee’s one story version arguing whether utility justifies beauty in urban design. It notes Milwaukee’s two prominent blocks housing the city hall and bank, with 26 000 depositors at the Gibraltar of Milwaukee and two thousand tenants in the Flatiron rival. It asks which structure best proves utility through symmetry and art and suggests the challenge will settle the debate.

Tatiron New York Milwaukee Broadway Flatiron Second Ward ‘Savings Bank Gotham New York’s Wisconsin

Leading Figures in Sensational Court Martial Trial

Major Benjamin Koehler, the defendant, Samuel Jason, and Colonel H J Hawthor walk to court as Koehler’s attorney accompanies them in this sensational court martial scene.

Benjamin Koehler Samuel Jason H. J. Hawthor Koehler

Testimony From Koehler Officers Wives

The wives of Koehler’s fellow officers testified three months ago about his good character, supporting his reputation in the case.

Koehler

Garrett County Seed Yields More Potatoes Than Northern Stock

Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station reports Garrett County Empire State potato seed outperforming Northern New York stock. In 1911 Jas D Harvey of Deer Park sent a sample showing 20 bushels per acre higher yield, attributed to cooler climate and local growing conditions. Farmers in mountainous Maryland could supply Eastern and Tidewater counties, boosting state seed commerce.

Jas. D. Harvey Deer Park Garrett County Maryland New York Tidewater Maine

Illusory Farm Prosperity Proposal Amounts Calculations

A proposal claims that cultivating 60 000 farms could double net returns. It argues 2 million acres of uncultivated land could rise in value tenfold. It suggests corn yield could rise two barrels per acre, yielding nearly four million dollars per year for farmers.

Candidacy for Yor Subject Election Advocated

A brief item notes candidacy status for the Yor Subject Election slated March 17 Marc 18. It mentions enrollment or participation plans and local electoral procedures without detailing candidates names or specific districts.

Osborn Elected New Leader of New York Democrats

William Church Osborn was chosen as chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee announcing himself against boss rule. Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall was the first to congratulate Osborn after his election.

William Church Osborn New York State Democratic Committee Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Osborn

Davenport Woman Dies Laughing At Joke

Mrs. Charles Ormar of Davenport Iowa reportedly died after laughing for six hours at a joke told by her husband. Death occurred this morning following the long laughter.

Davenport Iowa Charles Ormar

Agents Wanted to Deliver The Press in Western Virginia

Advert for agents to handle and deliver The Cumberland Press in Cumberland Maryland and surrounding towns in West Virginia and Western Maryland. Write for particulars to The Cumberland Press Cumberland, MD.

West Virginia Maryland Cumberland Press Cumberland

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