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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
1
Reports list two clashes in Mexico with Federals winning one and losing the other. A 2,500 strong Constitutional army reportedly annihilated near Mazatlan, while General Argu mado’s Federals were defeated at Loma near Torreon by Corteras forces, leaving 300 dead.
In Atlanta on March 11 supporters defend Leo M. Frank, Cornell graduate condemned for the Mary Phagan murder. Attorneys press new witness Mrs. Ethel Karris claiming Frank waited for a streetcar when John Conly testified Frank killed the girl.
Two young burglars attempted to enter Manlove's saloon on Johne street near Green street. After being spotted by Manlove and pursued by Officer Starr and Manlove, the suspects fled through Clark and Kean yards, with shots fired at intervals and the men finally escaping toward Green street. Manlove suspects the thieves and has alerted police for prosecution.
Michael E. Hanifin aged 40, track foreman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died suddenly at Allegany Hospital this morning of heart failure after a month of poor health and sinking spells. A resident of Cumberland for eleven years, he belonged to several fraternal groups and was the secretary of St. Mary's of the Mount Corner. His body was prepared for shipment to his parents in Ronceverte, West Virginia.
In Montreal on March 11 two constables Bourdon and Guyon were shot dead during a pursuit of four armed robbers after a meat shop break in St Laurent. The desperados fled in a sleigh, led to a long chase before the gunfire killed the officers and the bandits escaped.
New Castle Pennsylvania March 11 Judge William E Porter refused all applicants for liquor licenses in Lawrence County leaving the county dry again for the fourth time There were 17 applications including two breweries two wholesalers and thirteen retailers Eclipse Tonight: a partial lunar eclipse will occur starting at 9 42 pm central at 11 13 pm and end around 12 44 am about 11 12 of the moon will be eclipsed
Thomas Peebles Jr of Lonaconing was fined $50 in Keyser for disorderly conduct. He was arrested near the C and P depot in Piedmont early Sunday with a girl from Westernport, then taken to Keyser on Baltimore and Ohio train No 4 and held for trial. The Piedmont night policeman made the arrest.
About half of the twenty five locomotives ordered by the Western Maryland have arrived and are being put to use by officials. The entire order is for twenty five engines.
Report notes a large transient group led by a “General” Kelley approaching via rail corridors toward Washington. The article compares it to Coxey’s 1893 march and mentions Omaha offering work or provisions to failing participants.
Firemen and police continued digging for victims at the Missouri Athletic Club after a Monday blaze. Officials raised dead to 45 and warned some remains may never be recovered amid days of hard work.
Nottingham reports militant suffragettes burn buildings in revenge for Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst rearrest. Yellow cards left at ruins claim her dying status in jail. In London Pankhurst begins seventh hunger strike at Holloway Jail with no forced feeding ordered.
A certificate of incorporation was filed in the Circuit Court by the Allegany Hospital of the Sisters of Charity. The corp will have no stock and aims to run a general Cumberland hospital with a nurse training school and social charitable work. Incorporators are Mary Edith Garry, Mary T. Byrne and Mary A. Nagel.
Aldershot England March 11 two more violent deaths in the army aviation corps occurred today when Captain Allen and Lieutenant Burroughs were killed while making a flight over Salisbury Plain. The biplane collapsed 700 feet above the ground.
Dr. F. A. G. Murray of Mt. Savage conducted two serious operations yesterday and this morning for Mrs. Boyd Cate of West Virginia and Miss Nette Kats of Frostburg. Both patients are reported resting comfortably today at the hospital.
Pekin dispatch reports five hundred Chinese brigands swept Lachowok in Hupeh province killing a foreign missionary, wounding another, and looting the town before torching it. Garrisoned stockade attacked at dawn. banks and homes raided and property destroyed. Missionaries Froyland killed. Sama badly wounded. many Chinese reportedly tortured to death. Soldiers pursue the raiders.
Senator Hammond of Howard County introduced a bill for a June 16 1914 special election in Ellicott City to decide if female taxpayers paying $300 property tax may vote in municipal elections. A second bill would amend Ellicott City charter to grant women voters if the first measure passes and a referendum confirms the ballot.
Senator Blair Lee of Maryland gained further panel roles as the Vice President announced caucus orders. He will sit on the Claims, Conservation of Natural Resources, Engrossed Bills, Coast and Insular Survey, and Trespassing on Indian Lands committees, while chairing Coast Defenses and serving on Banking and Currency. Senator Salisbury also joined the Foreign Relations Committee.
A large upcoming store event is teased for next week with McMullen spotlighted in the lead. SDA PETS appears in the brief, noting limited details and encouraging shoppers to watch for more information.
Annapolis March 14. The Finance Committee of the Senate and the Ways and Means Committee of the House examined Maryland state securities at Safe Deposit and Trust Company in Baltimore. They verified the State Treasurer and Comptroller records and discussed potential without tax rate increases. Guests included State Treasurer Murray Wendiver Governor Phillips Goldsborough and Comptroller Emerson Harrington. Delegate Boyd Renhart chaired the House Ways and Means Committee.
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