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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1914
Page
1
Federals push rebels back as Villa forces rally for Torreon campaign. Ortega’s troops collapse under double fire from Pena and Argumedo. The battle near Torreon leaves 1,080 rebels killed, 180 wounded, 190 captured.
Saint Louis report from March 16 says the Missouri Athletic Club fire may reach forty dead with nine bodies recovered and a further mass of remains found in the ruins. Seventeen hospitalized. rescue work continues as investigators probe the cause amid dramatic escapes and a collapsing wall.
Leo Chambers son of Frostburg Magistrate Chambers sustained a sprained ankle and lacerations after his sleigh hauling mail was struck by a Cumberland and Westernport street car on Main street. He rolled under the front wheel but was saved by quick car stopping. His brother James escaped injury. No bones were broken.
The Cumberland and Westernport Railway faces a Public Service Commission hearing on March 26 in Cumberland. Patrons allege a five cent fare excess beyond the 15 cent charter limit for travel between Cumberland and Frostburg. The issue centers on terminal definitions and city entrance points under a city and Baltimore street agreement.
Stanley Muir aged 19 and Jacob Moses 20 were fined 54 and 24 dollars with costs by Magistrate Chambers at Frostburg for being disorderly on a Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway car last Friday night. Muir drew a revolver in a crowded car, Moses was removed at Lonaconing. Both had been drinking. warrants issued, arrests made, and the magistrate urged the youths to heed the seriousness of the offense, noting their widowed mothers.
The March term of Wicomico County Circuit Court opened with Associate Judge Stanford presiding and Marion Nelson of Hebron as grand jury foreman. The panel was told to expect a serious charge for investigation into the death of Florence Wainwight, a young bookkeeper found deaf from a suspected criminal operation.
Fire yesterday destroyed the John Berrie estate double dwelling on Church Hill Lonaconing after 3 pm. Snow and ice hampered access as firemen saved adjacent property and the Dunn family home. The Lonaconing Fire Company received wide praise for prompt response and effective water management.
The State's Attorney asks for more evidence beyond the September 1913 Grand Jury which failed to indict in the Harold Smith gas case. Smith, coroner's inquest held at $5 666, was released after no indictment and remains manager. About 15 witnesses are summoned with counsel retained for Smith.
Orville Miller, son of Mrs. Addie Ty Miller, unable to be told of his mother's death yesterday at 55 Williams street and Western Maryland Hospital due to poor health. Mrs Miller's funeral will be Thursday at Kingsley M. E. Church Ham street with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mrs H Brace wife of Dr Chartes Brace underwent surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital Beltimers reports she is greatly improved and home. Friends offer congratulations on her health.
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