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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1914

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Americans Forced to Join Mexican Army Allegation

Mexican authorities denounced as false claims that American citizens are being arrested and forced into the army. Jean Joandec testified after release, and U S Charge d Affaires O Shaughnessy cited at least 25 such cases, while officials deny mutinies aboard the Vera Cruz gunboat and other rumors from March 14.

Mexico City Mexco Jon Amuerta Jean Joandec United States O'Shaughnessey Mr. O'Shaughnessey Acton Vera Cruz, Mex Tampico Vera Cruz Joandec Mexical Calexico Cal Esemenda Mazantina Manzanillo Canoa

Robbers Blow Safe And Steal 15000 Cash

Five expert robbers overpowered a watchman at the Harman Furniture and Carpet plant, blew the safe and took 15000 dollars in cash. They scattered about 40000 dollars in checks and money orders. The crime was discovered when workers arrived, and police suspect eight men in the outfit.

The

Morgart Files Answer to Suit Brought by Reynolds

A. A. Daub files Morgart answer denying Reynolds claim for 15500 note. Note allegedly started at 12500, raised by 3000 kept by Reynolds. Morgart says credits owed him exceeded his debt and disputes further claims. Decision expected within a month.

Morgart Files D. H. Reynolds A. A. Daub William A. Morgart DeWarren H. Reynolds Mr. Morgart Reynolds Mr. Reynolds Dne Daub Mogart John M. Reynolds Mr. Mogart de Warren H. Reynolds Morgart

Bedford Street M. P. Church Plans Every Member Canvass

The Bedford Street M. P. Church announces an Every Member Canvass to start early next week. Six two person teams will report next Sunday on progress. Rev. G. K. Brown is pastor. Team members include W. E. Reece, Elmer Hines. C. H. Wolford, C. E. Shaw. B. A. Wolford, H. G. Cox. Wilbur Benjamin Jr., Curtis Brant. Jacob Bagent, Harry Rhodes. B. F. Walters, William Sisler.

Bedford Street M. P G. K. Brown W. E. Rce Elmer Hines C. H. Wolford C. E. Shaw B. A. Wolford H. G. Cox Wilbur Benjamin, Jr Curtis Brant Jacob Bagent Harry Rhodes B. F. Walters William Sisler

Anonymous gift funds national cathedral project near Washington

A $500000 donation was announced toward building the great national cathedral of the Protestant Episcopal Church on Mount St. Albans near Washington. The gift comes via the New York Chapter of the National Cathedral Association and pledges to place the structure among the world’s famous temples.

Epicopal Mount St. Albans Washington New York National Cathedral

Explosion at Big Four Oil Plant Kills Employee

In South Fayette township near Cecil Pennsylvania a massive blast at the Big Four Oil Company boiler house killed worker Robert Black. Investigators believe a night visit and a lit match ignited gas causing the fiery ruin. The blaze drew hundreds to the scene but the fire remained confined to a single building.

Pittsburg Big Four Oil Company Bouth Fayette Township Cecil Robert Black Black

ELOPERS MARRY IN CUMBERLAND GRETA GREEN RUSE

Harold Ray Haggerty of Allson Pennsylvania and Eda Idellas Alston of Brownsville Pennsylvania wed yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Everett 318 Maryland Avenue Cumberland by Rev F A Kilman Grace M E Church The bride who was a Brownsville schoolteacher dismissed her pupils early for the ceremony

Harold Ray Haggerty Allson Eda Idellas Alston Brownsville Cumberland Gretna Green J. B. Everett Maryland Avenue F. A. Kilman Grace M. E. Church

13 Killed In Railroad Wreck Near Mossvale

Brisbane dispatch reports 13 passengers and a clerk killed outright in a railroad collision near Mossvale New South Wales on the Pemora Mossvale line. Three mortally hurt and twelve injured as wreckage blocks line. Emergency crews rush to the scene.

Brisbane Australia Mossvale New South Wales Pemora

Hunger strike victory frees Emm ie Pankhurst from jail

Emmie Pankhurst head of the militant suffragette group the Women s Social and Political Union was released from Holloway Jail on illness after a hunger strike. Her release sparked further suffragette violence as six women attacked Home Secretary McKenna s residence with hatchets and hammers before police detained them and sentenced them to two months hard labor.

London Emmie Pankhurst Women’s Social and Political Union Militant Suffragettes Halloway

Train Derailment Shocks Pittsburg Passengers

More than 200 passengers on a city bound B. and O. train No. 19 were badly frightened when the entire train derailed within Pittsburg city limits early this morning. Railroad officials are puzzled by the cause and traffic was halted for several hours.

Pittsburg McKeesport Connellsville

Sidney Morton at Ligigrty Theatre on God's Salvation

An invitation notes Sidney Morton will speak at Ligigrty Theatre at evening time. The message urges thinking people to attend and bring friends.

Sidney Morton Ligigrty Theatre Emmay, & P. m God

Funeral for John P McMullen Held at St Patrick's Church

The late John P McMullen died Thursday at Hot Springs Ark at 2 30 pm He was a junior partner of McMullen Bros The funeral from his Washington street home leaves at 9 am for solemn requiem mass at St Patrick's Church Interment in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery Attending are brother Hugh A McMullen Henry J Glick Rev R C Campbell and Rev John J Grady among others from Texas Md Meyersdale Pa New York and Johns town Pa

John P. McMullen McMullen F Bros Hot Springs Ark St. Patrick’s Church North Centre Street SS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery McMullen Tiguriday Hugh A. McMullen Henry J. Glick R. C. Campbell Texas John J Grady Meyersdale David J. Lews Thomas W. Thomas New York City Patrick Lavelle Johnstown

Chamber of Commerce Ends Meeting on Proposed Tax Hike

At a sparsely attended chamber meeting in City Hall the panel discussed endorsing a five cent per hundred tax increase. Most present favored the increase though time to properly inform voters was deemed insufficient. The issue to be decided at the upcoming municipal election.

Chamber of Commerce James A. Mottau Charles C. Roemer John Streett William C. Walsh Harington Municipal Service Bureau of New York Footer Thomas Footer Cumberland, Md Cumberland Outlook Fle Cumberlane

Westinghouse Funeral Draws Nationwide Tribute

Prominent industrial and financial figures attend the George Westinghouse funeral at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York. Interment in Pittsburgh follows. Westinghouse industries in and near Pittsburgh suspend operations in honor, with about 30 000 workers taking a memorial day.

New York George Westinghouse Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church J. Fisher Pittsburg Westinghouse Fittsburg George Westnghouse Westinghouse Y. M. Co Wilmerdag Pittsburgh Street

Citizens Rally Against Frostburg Tax Increase

The Citizens and Taxpayers Association of Frostburg held a well attended meeting in the Corn Council Chamber. Speakers urged defeat of the charter amendment to raise the municipal tax rate and favored choosing qualified candidates from existing party tickets at the upcoming city election March 20.

The Citizens and Taxpayers Association Frostburg Corncil Chamber General Assembly

New Theatre Burns in Leechburg Fire

A two year old Grand Opera House in Leechburg Pennsylvania valued at 30 000 dollars was destroyed by fire early today spreading to an adjacent building and injuring the business district. The post office and several stores housed in the building burned while firefighters from Vandergrift Apollo and nearby towns contained the blaze. The origin remains undetermined.

Leechburg Grand Opera House Vandergrift Apollo

United States Court Dissolves Soft Coal Trust

A federal court in Columbus issues a decree dissolving the so called soft coal trust. The Hocking Valley Chesapeake and Ohio and Lake Shore railroads must dispose within 60 days of Fundy Creek Coal Company holdings or face a receiver sale. Lake Shore must buy or sell the interests of Kenosha and Michigan railroads.

United States Columbus, O Special United States District Court Warrington Cincinnati Knappen Michigan Dennison Indiana Hocking Valley Chesapeake and Ohio Lake Shore Fundy Creek Coal Company Kenosha

U S Express Co to quit business in short time

Directors of the United States Express Company voted unanimously to liquidate and dissolve at once. The board cites parcel post as the reason and directs the president to notify shareholders that the company will settle its affairs promptly.

New York United States Express Company

Road Sub Supervisors Appointed by County

Washington County Commissioners appoint Isaac D. Grove Williamsport John Hammond Sharpsburg and M Potter Rohrersville as road sub supervisors each to oversee 40 miles of roadway in Hagerstown Md on March 14.

Hagerstown Washington County Isaac D. Grove Williamsport John Hammond Sharpsburg M. Potter Rohrersville

Three Ways in God's Plan of Salvation Lecture

Pastor Morton of New York will discuss the three ways in God’s plan at the Liberty Theatre. The free Bible lecture is Sunday at 3 p m and open to all, with invitations to bring friends.

Pastor Morton New York Liberty Theatre

Wilson McAdoo engagement announced at White House

Washington reports the engagement of Eleanor Randolph Wilson to William Gibbs McAdoo secretary of the treasury. The President and Mrs. Wilson issued the brief statement through secretary Jos eph Tumulty. No wedding date was set though the couple is expected to wed soon at the White House grounds.

Washington Eleanor Wilson William McAdoo The Treasury Joseph Tumulty

Farmers Literature Event in Hagerstown March 14

The Department of Agriculture of Hagerstown Hoard of Trade will furnish farmers with literature on agriculture and horticulture. The program includes a scriptural text on the lay and the topic The three w in God's plan of salvation. The next day at 3 p m the Liberty Theater hosts a meeting. All are invited.

Hagerstown Department of Agriculture of

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