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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1914
Page
2
The text portrays Walter Powell denying police and other officials’ involvement in a “ring” to defeat him. Powell asserts no backing by any corporation or faction and condemns underhand methods while insisting he will run a clean campaign and respond to accusations with firmness.
A candidate defends his primary campaign record and warns voters against false reports. He states his honesty, explains critics alleging political ties, and appeals to voters to judge him by his own words and actions rather than gossip. He invites voters to consider who they deem best qualified.
National and social work leaders gather in New York for the tenth National Child Labor Conference under the National Child Labor Committee. The four day session will discuss the Palmer bill to place child labor control with the federal government.
Raymond Hitchcock in The Beauty Shop at Tremont Theatre Boston enters its fourth week after Christmas. Gaby Deslys stars in The Little Parisienne Providence Rhode Island. Everywoman moral play runs two performances in Asheville North Carolina. Stop Thief tops Pittsburgh offerings at the Nixon. Baltimore bills include The Doll Girl Little Miss Brown Madame Sherry and Matt and Jeff in Panama. The Lure continues at the Manhattan Opera House New York. Sir Johnson Forbes Robertson at the Lyric Philadelphia to play Pittsburgh in the week of March 30.
John J. Wright a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman in the local yards applied for a permit to bury his hand in Rose Hill cemetery. Wright who lives at 111 South street lost his hand while coupling cars in the east bound yard at about 2:30 AM on February 17 and has kept the detached hand at his home in South Cumberland since the accident.
Rev. Father Orchard of the Paulist Missionary House Washington DC will deliver the third sermon in his series at St. Patrick's Church North Centre Street tomorrow evening on The Living Teacher. Congregations grow larger each week and all seats are free.
Annapolis March 14 The short session of the General Assembly introduced measures to reduce tax collector bonds in Allegany County and regulate the Allegany treasurer’s duties. Other proposals include bequests to religious societies, bank charter amendments, Cumberland street closures, Potomac river bank raising funds, and juror pay for Garrett County. Speicher’s bill passed third reading.
G A Reinhard outlines plans for a city council bid with the Majestic theater as a centerpiece. The theater will seat about one thousand in the Knights of Columbus building on North Mechanic near Baltimore, with large dressing rooms and planned inaugural performances announced in Cumberland Press columns. A St Patrick window on North Liberty street draws attention, featuring Isidor A Tanzer and a green illuminated display to mark the approaching holiday.
A candidate appeals to Cumberland voters noting interest paid during his tenure as treasurer totals 748 dollars versus 19 000 dollars in the prior two years, claiming a 18 252 dollar saving for taxpayers. He says he is independent of banks and corporations and urges voters to choose action and integrity.
The Senate has approved House Bill No. 21 by Veasey, seeking a $6,000,000 bond issue for state road work, and it now goes to the governor for final approval. In Belboa March 14 the cruiser Denver awaits to begin Panama Canal tests, with Commander Robertson awaiting Goethals’ plans for a potential early canal passage.
The article extols the Majestic as a premier motion picture and vaudeville venue, highlighting its ground floor design for safety, multiple exits, and superior illumination. It notes a 24 by 38 foot stage opening and a 21 foot stage depth as part of its grand plans to attract patrons and compete with other up-to-date theaters.
Announcement invites all to hear next Sunday on the important subject The three ways in God’s plan of Salvation. Seats are free and open to everyone.
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