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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1914

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England Faces Revolution as Ulster Prepared for Force

London reports the British government mobilizing to curb Ulster’s Home Rule revolt. King George chairs a two hour war cabinet session with War Secretary Seely as troops and naval units move to Ulster. Belfast sees rapid mobilization as destroyers sail to Carrickfergus and the Irish sea fleet may deploy along the coast.

King George EK. J. B. Seely Ulster Seely War Department Belfast Dublin Carrick Fergus Castle Irish Sea Division Edward Carson

Keystone Sam Pedestrian Visits Cumberland From York

Keystone Sam Cole a 23 year old tuberculosis patient and newspaper seller from York Pa arrived in Cumberland on Baltimore and Ohio train No 2 from Grafton W Va His visit includes meeting Professor Alvin Serf and soliciting local support for his life mission He plans to walk to San Francisco for the 1915 exposition and must average 1000 miles a month if he proceeds San Francisco bound by June 1 1915.

Keystone Sam’ Cole Samuel H. Cole York Cumberland Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Grafton W. Va Cole Alvin R. Serf Vielio Cumberland Conservatory of Music Serf Keystone Sam United States Sam Hagerstown Samuel Zizler Reading World's Fair Company Cleveland Ohio New York San Franceesc

May Contest at Hagerstown Aims to Block Inauguration

In Hagerstown Maryland on March 21 reports of a ballot discrepancy from the Monday Smithsburg election spark rumors of a contest. The town may seek to bar the newly elected officials from taking office. Boy mayor John W. Ferguson led over Dr. B F Carrill with 106 ballots cast for 105 voters. William Clark won the Assistant Burgess race by one vote over Philip Clark.

Hagerstown Smithsburg John W. Ferguson B. F. Carrill William Clark Philip Clark

Brunswick woman fears husband dead in West Virginia cave-in

Frederick Maryland March 21 Mrs Frank H Nash of Brunswick fears her husband is among three unidentified men killed in a cave-in near the Doe Gully tunnel West Virginia A committee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers will visit the area to confirm if he was among the victims.

Frederick Frank H. Nash Brunswick Doe Gully Tunnel West Virginia The Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers

Sweet Peas and Carnatic Prices Ad

Advert shows produce prices for Friday and Saturday at Ruppert's with sweet peas 25 cents a bunch and Carnatic 35 to 40 cents per dozen, dated March 20 21.

Ruppert’s Adverent Dozet Ruppert's

Wrecks Delay Traffic on Western Maryland Line

Western Maryland trains stalled after a second wreck at Fairplay on Thursday. Engine No 759 crashed into a stationary wreck crane, derailing the crane and several cars. Engine man George Alsip of Hagerstown was badly bruised.

Maryland Hagerstown Fairplay George Alsip

Hagerstown Chicken Thieves Raid Nets Three Arrests

In Hagerstown Maryland on March 21 police and deputies arrested Daniel Kenny George Rink and John Davis over alleged hen robbery ties. Kenny allegedly confessed to involvement in multiple henneries thefts and said the gang planned another raid. Dressed chickens were found at the gang’s house.

Hagerstown Daniel Kenny George Rink John Davis Frndinger Lone Kenny

Fragments Hint at Garden Center Ad Snippet

Readable bits show a Saturday date near March and mention prices for flowers such as carnations and sweet bunches, with a supplier Ruppert's. The fragment suggests a promotional listing for a flower sale but is incomplete.

United States Moves to Block Texan Raid Across Border

Secretary of War Garrison ordered Brigadier General Bliss to prevent a planned Texan raid into Mexico from Laredo aiming to recover stolen horses and avenge the death of Clemente Vergara. The move comes as Villa's forces shell Torreon and O Shaughnessy considers resignation over health.

Washington Garrison Mexico Clemente Vergara Bliss Laredo Texas Vergara

First photograph of Mme Cailloux who killed editor Calmette

Paris reports guards at St Lazare Prison monitor Mme Cailloux closely fearing suicide. She reiterates she had no plan to kill M Calmette but only to frighten him.

Mme, Caillaux Paris St. Lazare Prison Henriette Cailloux Mme. Cailloux M. Calmette

Price Road Bill Wins Out In State Senate Yesterday

Annapolis Md March 21 The State Senate approved the Price road bill by 21 to 6 after hours of debate. The measure gives the State Road Commission power to locate bridges decide construction details and purchase or condemn approaches. The roads program also authorizes paving selection and funding of city streets. Votes on third reading showed Price in favor with Ford Archer Beck Benson Chesley Cooper Duke Emmett Hammond Harper Harrison Hidmeaad Jones Mathias Milbourne Muda Shepherd Snader Speicher Watkins and Zihlman for and Campbell Collier Curran Maloy Ogden Williams against.

Annapolis Senate House State Road Commission Ford Price Archer Beck Benson Chesley Cooper Duke Emmett Hammond Harper Harrison Hidmeaad Jones Mathias Milbourne Muda Shepherd Snader Speicher Watkins Zihlman

Contempt Case Involving Miss Topfer Continued

The Circuit Court at Salisbury Maryland adjourns to April 6 for the contempt case against Avery T Malone and Nutter T Hammond accused of removing a witness. Malone renewed his $5,000 bond with his father as security. Hammond remains at large as deputies seek to locate him and try both defendants together.

Salisbury Avery T Malone Nutter T. Hammond Miss Topfer Waller Virginia Hammond Malone

Postmasters Confirmed by Senate in Pennsylvania

The Senate has confirmed Pennsylvania postmasters including Thomas N. Burke Carmel H. W. Saloon East Brady Rueben Gerhart Sanderton John H. Gorman Coalport Simon T. Geisel Hooversville Alonzo W. Jones Union J. H. McGee South Bethlehem U S Speer Everett.

Commissioners Electare denounce Daily News editorial

Newly elected Water and Lighting Commissioner Schriver and fellow commissioners denounce the Daily News for alleging a two hour meeting with Henry Glick about a merger agenda. They deny such topics were discussed and call the editorial false and harmful to the new commission.

Josephs. Schriver New Commission Daily News T. A. K. Hummelshime Ward Eichelgerger Schriver Henry J. Gilek Hummelshime Eichelberger Messrs. Schriver Hammelshime Koon

Strauss Appointed to Hague Tribunal

Oscar 8 Strauss of New York has been named by President Wilson as a permanent Hague Tribunal member for six years. He previously sat on the court in 1902 and 1908 under Presidents Roosevelt. He has not yet presided over a case, though a Britain Spain dispute may reach the court within a year.

Mexico City Huerta United States Permanent Hague Tribunal Wilson Roosevelt Stravan Great Britain Spain Strauss

Maryland eight hour bill debate cited in labor reform talk

Congress and state leaders discussed extending an eight hour workday to women and minors. Andrew J. Peters criticized Massachusetts for removing similar exemptions while Miss Schneiderman urged action to prevent Maryland from becoming retrogressive. The Consumers' League and labor advocates highlighted public demand and organized efforts to pass protective legislation.

Maryland Andrew J. Peters Etts Consumers’ la Tt Congress Massachusetts Com League David J. Lewis Schneiderman New York Sion Legisla News

Port Deposit Landmark Fire Destroys Richardson Home

A fire at an old landmark near Port Deposit Maryland destroyed the Richardson home called Richardsmere. The structure stood near Port Ce county and was reportedly the residence of the Richards family, with local officials noting the blaze as an important historic loss.

Port Deposit

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England London Iater Ulster County Torreon Yermo Mex Villa Refugio Velasco O'Shaughnessy O’shaughnessy John Lind Jose Lopez Portillo Y Rojas Senor Portillo Orizaba Vera Cruz Sciatia U. S Mme Henriette Cafilloux Roads Commission Campbell Collier Curran, Maloy Ogden and Williams Commissioner Schriver Mr. Glick Messrs. Hummershime and Glick Hichelberger Mostem Hague Oscar Oscar SS. Strauss Lewis
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