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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1914

Page

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Funeral for John P. McMullen in Cumberland drew vast crowd

The funeral service at St Patrick’s Church Cumberland with Requiem Mass by Rt Rev Wunder honored John Patrick McMullen a prominent local figure. Hundreds from Cumberland Council Knights of Columbus led the procession to SS Peter and Pauls cemetery. He was praised for faith family and civic life by Rev Father Campbell and other clergy.

John Patrick McMullen Patrick's Church North Centre Street Father J. Campbell Washington Street Cumberland Council Knights of Columbus Cumberland Lfe St. Patrick's Church Wunder EF. J. Wunder Richard J. Campbell Lexus J. W. Dowling Charles O'Hara John Brady Meyersdale Richard O'Neill Frostburg Dominic and Aloysius SS. Peter and Pauls’ Church City Rechard J. Campbell McMullen Father Campbell John P. McMullen Allegany County John McMullen Jesus Christ Pall George D. Landwehr William E. Walsh John P. Shell

President’s Daughter To Become Step Mother In Law

Washington reports a rumor that Miss Eleanor Wilson aged 24 will marry Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo aged 50 and may become step mother to Nona McAdoo age 23. The President and Mrs Wilson oppose an early announcement.

Nona M’adoo Wison Miss Wilson Nona McAdoo Eleanor Wilson

Business Man John Gulland Dies of Blood Poisoning

John Gulland, 46, of Gulland Clarke Co. in Elkins West Virginia, died at home from blood poisoning after an infection from a shaving pimple. He was brother to William Gulland formerly of this city. Survived by his wife and two children. Funeral handled by Elkins Lodge A F and A M.

John Culland Gulland-Clarke Co Elkns W. Va William Gulland Mr. Galland

Emperor William reassures Germany on military preparedness

Berlin reports a March 16 statement from Emperor William addressing a perceived recent war scare linked to Russia's armament expansion. The emperor notes that Germany's defense steps are no more aggressive than Russia and aims to reassure subjects about national preparedness.

Berlin William Germany Russia

Volcanic Eruption Claims Many Lives in Japan

Tokio reports say the Aema-Yama volcano erupted after an earthquake and lava flows destroyed villages. Government tallies place deaths over a hundred with thousands homeless as 237 shocks were recorded since Sunday afternoon.

Tokio Nippon

No Further Concessions To Ulster Unionists

London reports that the British government will make no additional concessions to Ulster Unionists opposing home rule. Premier Asquith says the government adheres to last Monday’s proposal offering Ulster County provinces a referendum on exclusion from the Home Rule bill. The ministry believes the Unionists may accept the concession already offered.

London Union Sta Ulster Asquith Wll Asquih

Revival at Calvary Church Crowds Grow in Sixth Week

Last evening marked the sixth week of revival at Calvary church. Pastor M. B. McLaughlin preached to a full house from the words We are not your own. Over 185 attended the Sunday showmorning, a record, and more than forty have come to the altar. Tonight F. M. Brickley will preach and nightly services continue at 7 45 with a Thursday 2 pm prayer service and a 3 45 pm children’s meeting. Next Sunday at 2 30 pm there is a members and converts meeting with a member reception. Revival begins at Bethel church Sunday 22 at 7 30 pm with Brickley assisting. Public invited.

Calvary Church Bethel Church Third and Seymour Streets Evangelist Brickley

Trial of Handsome Jack Koetters Opens in Chicago

Chicago march 16 jury selected for the trial of John Koetters alias Handsome Jack charged with murdering Mrs Emma Kraft with a hammer in a Chicago hotel. The suspect was arrested in San Francisco and brought to Chicago for the trial. Mrs Kraft is identified as a Cincinnati woman.

Chicago John Handsome Jack Koetters Emma Kraft San Francisco Cincinnati

Triple Wedding Hopes At White House In Near Future

Washington society buzzes over a potential June triple wedding at the White House. Eleanor Wilson may wed Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, Margaret Wilson is expected to marry Bord Fisher, and Helen Woodrow Bones is connected to Cary Grayson. If confirmed, all three ceremonies could take place simultaneously at the executive mansion.

White House Washington Eleanor Wilson Miss Bones Mr. Wilson

President Exonerates Walter Page Over Monroe Doctrine Speech

President Wilson said Walter H Page, ambassador to Britain, was misquoted and misrepresented. He defended Page saying the address had no offensive phrases and noted a misquoted line about repealing a Panama Canal act clause to please England.

Washington Wilson Walter H Page United States Court of St. James Page Presdent England

Train Blown Up By Rebels 900 Killed

Reports from Chihuahua and Mexico City describe rebel and federal clashes over twenty four hours near watering holes and stations. A rebel mine destroyed two Federal troop trains with heavy loss of life while one misfired battery saved others. the incident amid broader U S Huerta tensions raises risk of military action and threats over prisoner maintenance at Fort Bliss.

Chihuahua Mex Torreon

Uniform carrier rules debated for shippers in Pittsburg

Final hearings on the Interstate Commerce Commission proposal to require a uniform charge for cars on private switches are set for today and tomorrow. The ruling impacts line carriers and shippers in Pittsburgh where the discussion centers on standardized rates.

Pittsburg Interbe Commerce Commm'sion

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Mexico Campbell Rev Pather Campbell Sten Mother of God Whie Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Mosn Eleanor’s Junor Usiness Japan Brickley F. M. Brickley Greensburg the Evening Press Marites Mexico City Huerta Navy City of Nelson O’shaughnessey Ft. Bliss Tex
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