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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
3
Lloyd Burgee, a colored man, threw a cigar lighter through a plate glass window at Frank Mackert’s cafe on Front Street. He threatened to “clean up the place,” caused a disturbance, and fled before police arrived. He was later apprehended and held at the station house.
Washington reports that AT and T will offer stockholders in Western Union over 29 million dollars as part of finalizing the dissolution of control. Assistant Attorney Todd calls the arrangement satisfactory and says it will fully divorce AT and T from Western Union. A separate New York raid recovers more than 10 thousand dollars in loot traced to East Side thief Max Werner, nicknamed the Fagan of the East Side.
The Humbrd Land and Improvement Company of Cumberland Maryland transfers a parcel in Cumberland to Charles T Lindell and Mary E Lindell for about 10 dollars. J W Scott Cochran executor transfers a parcel in Laings Addition to Cumberland to John W Carroll for about 1 dollar.
Two young men entered Fidelity Loan Co in Pittsburg Pa about 11 30 am purchased a revolver and cartridges loaded the pistol and shot proprietor Warren Cob Ins in the head Cob Ins was taken to Allegheny General Hospital where his wounds were dressed A New York youth identified as John Ackerman was captured after a pursuit by pedestrians and a mounted officer he refused to discuss the holdup while his companion escaped The incident drew a crowd and police found no money taken from the store
A special meeting of Str Marys of the Mount Corfygp No 598 Y M I convenes tonight at the hall seeking action on the death of late brother Correspond Michael FE Hanifin who died at Allegany Hospital. J A Connell, president.
Indianapolis March 11 President Wilson urged to intervene for the release of Mother Jones held in Trinidad for more than two months by authorities. United Mine Workers executives said ultima tely she should be freed and appealed for presidential action.
Fire broke out today on the naval training ship Wellesley with 284 midshipmen aboard. Distress signals triggered tugboats and craft to aid in evacuation within the harbor, and all hands were saved as flames rose through the rigging.
Negotiations are under way among Becker supporters in Chicago for former New York police lieutenant Charles Becker who won a new murder trial for killing gambler Herman Rosenthal. Chicago attorneys Clarence Darrow and Charles Erlestine may travel to New York to assist in Beckers defense when the trial starts.
James Calvin Dugger of Chicago Illinois and Olive Grace Ward of Alaska West Virginia appear among several names listed with cities and states. Edward Louisenhizer of Trafford Pennsylvania and Apna Pearl Springer of Broaddock Pennsylvania also feature in the readout.
St. Petersburg March 11 The Russian Government has accepted the invitation of the United States to send warships for the Panama Canal opening celebration today. The Russian battleship will take part in the International Review at Hampton Roads next year.
In Youngstown on March 11 two men entered the American restaurant, held up the cashier and three waiters, covered employees, searched the cash register, and escaped with $50. It is unclear if suspects were caught.
Edward Loutsenher of Trafford and Anna Pearl Springer of Braddock were married at 10 this morning at Kingsley M E Church parsonage by Rev. David G. Pile.
Secretary of State Bryan left Washington today for Annapolis Maryland to speak to the Maryland Legislature on the initiative and referendum. He will return tonight to Washington.
Washington on March 11 reports the White House denied that Representative Clayton of Alabama is being considered by President Wilson for the late Justice Clabaugh's seat. Wilson has considered no one for the post at this time.
Washington March 11 The Interstate Commerce Commission said arguments on applying railroads to return their steamship lines after the Panama Canal act takes effect will be heard from April 8 to April 30.
Classified notice seeks agents to handle and deliver The Press in Cumberland area and surrounding towns in West Virginia and Western Maryland. Write for particulars to The Cumberland Press.
Chicago March 11 Han Robert W Herrick a professor at the University of Chicago faces a rumored divorce as his wife of five years has been absent two years in Newport and denies divorce intentions while noting separate work. He and his wife are first cousins and Herrick authored the novel Together written years ago.
New York on March 10 reports an afternoon entertainment by the Alliance Employment Bureau to aid young men and women in finding suitable work. The program includes notable patronesses such as Mrs Myron S Borg Mrs Sidney C Borg Mrs Nicholas Murray Butler Mrs Paul Cravath and others.
Hamburg dispatch notes the Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia depart for Argentina amid German concern over American travel and influence in South America. Observers suggest the voyage may aim to counter US presence, following the December departure of the battleships Kaiser and Koenig Albert to show the German flag.
In Scranton on March 10 the Tribune-Republican and Truth edited by Dr. Joseph H. Odell are up for sale. Odell was named editor as a Progressive aligned with the Washington party, but Progressive leaders backed the Daily News led by Robert D. Towne. A bitter conflict has raged between the editors in their papers.
Fort Worth marked the start of its three day Cattle Raisers Association of Texas convention. The organization, the largest of its kind, has contributed vast wealth to the region as delegates arrived and the city welcomed them warmly.
The Minnesota General Merchants and Retail Grocers Association opened its annual meeting in St. Paul today. The event will run until March 12 with principal speakers G. H. Fil bert and A. C. Ekelund of Minneapolis and Fred Mason of Niagara Falls, secretary of the National Grocers Association.
Raleigh news report states the State Democratic Executive Committee meets in Raleigh to fix dates for the state and county conventions. The state convention will nominate a candidate for United States Senator and other state officers to be elected next.
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