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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
10
Dr Thomas W Koon outlines plans to avoid backward steps in Cumberland, push municipal progress, and expand public utilities. He pledges strict economy, clean streets, proper lighting, health protection, equal treatment, and full charter compliance with transparency in receipts. Published by authority of the candidate.
In Annapolis the Maryland House advanced bills, including one to place bond and security firms under Public Service Commission oversight. Other measures set marriage license age limits and refund funds. several bills passed third readings and Governor signs included Garrett County local option. Across the Atlantic, Liberal agents foresee a May general election in Britain after the Home Rule Bill, with Ireland’s status debated. In Portland, Maine, Republicans scored wins in ten cities and eye the state governor race.
The Chamber of Commerce committee on Baltimore street lighting met to study methods from other cities. A second committee on locating a glass industry discussed possible sites and invited glass expert E. E. Fisher to join Friday. The Board of Directors holds its first meeting tomorrow at 4 p.m. to appoint an executive committee and treasurer.
The Cumberland mission at Emanuel Church ends tonight with a 7:30 sermon. R Mason Hill soloed Psalm 130 and led stanza portions as the choir accompanied a spirited congregation. The missioner spoke on outcomes and the purpose of the mission.
In a thrilling Majestic League battle the Good Roads beat the Iron Men Monday night. With three weeks left in the season the Good Roads have not lost a contest and sit near first place. Captain Hitchins earns praise for steering the squad as Layman Tucker Brady and Martin prepare for Friday night bowling at Majestic alleys. A future Married Men versus Single Men clash is planned with date to be announced.
New York Day by Day surveys scent trends with Anna Haviland’s view on personalized perfumes, contrasting Persians and Hindus craft with Western taste. It also covers women's unrest, Dr. Wise on female roles, Dr. Jacobi on infant care, a church shelter protest led by IWW, a Chicago man seeking his wife in New York, gunmen trials, and a mio ntary tale of an illiterate hog raiser turning million.
The Harris Theatre presents the final of six classical privatinees this afternoon in New York with French language dramas. Works by Racine Victor Hugo and Corneille were among those shown and well received.
The K O G quintet and Lonaconing Athletic Club Juniors clash at the Central Y M C A floor at 8 15 tomorrow night. Both teams are confident and evenly matched as a rivalry grows, with Lonaconing’s junior squad making its first appearance.
A Cumberland citizen urges votes based on a life of public service and past records. The appeal emphasizes city interests and a forward looking plan for March 4 to 18.
Vague fragmentary note requests support and asks to keep efforts active through election day March 18, signaling ongoing campaign activity by Orerig Clary.
The message asks voters in the March 17 election to cast ballots for Oscar A. Abhberman and Theodore A. K. Humy. It thanks supporters and pledges continued public service and best efforts for public welfare. The note is dated March 9 and signed by Elshime.
The candidate thanks supporters after the primary and asks continued support for the city election on Tuesday March. He emphasizes appreciation and requests votes for George Reinhard for city commissioner.
Joseph Schiver announces ambition after a victorious mayoral run and asks voters to pursue a city election by March 17. He urges timely action and greater involvement from residents in decision making.
The note thanks supporters of the Primary and asks continued backing at the City Election on Tuesday March 17, signed Harry L. Smith.
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