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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
1
J C Cutter, a machinist at the Baltimore and Ohio shops, was soot blinded by boys and steamed, leading to delirium and potential permanent blindness. He left Western Maryland Hospital and was recaptured. doctors Dr. Thomas W. Koon and Dr. G C. Sharrett continue care.
Dr J W Hickey of Washington says a private company has formed to dam the South Branch Potomac from Monroe’s Falls to French’s farm to create storage for commercial use. Land on both river sides is tied up, with a 60 foot dam planned at Monroe’s Falls to back water three and a half miles, reportedly backed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
The Cumberland Council Knights of Columbus No. 586 held an annual memorial last night attended by local and neighboring councils. Eulogies honored John P. McMullen and Michael E. Hanifin, delivered by Daniel F. Kean and Francis A. Wolfhope. Rev. Father Thomas gave the principal address, praising virtue and imitation of the departed, as a choir performed selections.
A Roanoke Virginia man writes from March 23 1914 that the Lord saved his soul after running away two years earlier and stealing rides on trains. He offers to repay more than five dollars as conscience money and asks prayers to become a blessing in the world.
A Bucharest dispatch reports Princess Elizabeth of Roumania has jilted Prince George of Greece, ending a politically arranged betrothal between the two families. Separately, detective William J. Burns says he will reveal new evidence in the Leo M. Frank murder case in Atlanta after further inquiries in New York.
Freight traffic on the Mononghela Division resumed some activity as about 500 trainmen remain on strike. Eight crews left South Thirtieth Street yards during the night with trains and three more were ordered out this morning. Four crews departed from Shire Oaks yards and four more were to leave. All crews are new hires. One new employee was stoned on the White Hall branch but unharmed. This marks the first report of violence or disorder.
Jas Means, 60, died after a fire partly destroyed the Merrifield Hotel in Burned, West Virginia. Officials believe Means fell on a stove, igniting his clothing. In Washington, Senator Chamberlain of Oregon introduced a Senate resolution seeking war department data on toll revenues from waterways and the costs of improvements and upkeep.
Johannishal Germany March 25 Herr Linnekogel a German aviator established a world record for a single passenger flight by ascending 18060 feet in an aeroplane.
Constitutional army at Torreon battles 20,000 soldiers. Villa resumes assault after a night halt, sending about 11,000 rebels against 8,000 Federals with half rations and heavy losses on both sides. Villa proclaims victory as artillery aids the renewed push from Gomez Palacio.
John Nairn aged 30 died at the Miners Hospital Frostburg after a breast coal prop fell and struck his head at the Klondyke Mine Consolidation Coal Company yesterday morning. He died at 3 50 pm as doctors said skull fracture was fatal. Survived by his father and six siblings. Funeral set for Friday 10 am at St Michael's Church. Hafer in charge.
Washington reports confirmation of a border incident with exchanged shots between American Border Patrols and Mexican soldiers along the Rio Grande. Captain Winterburn of the 14th Cavalry filed the report to the War Department, marking the first actual conflict since the 1848 war.
Bridgeport observers mark Fanny Crosby's 94th birthday. The blind hymnwriter has produced over 6,000 hymns including Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross. People worldwide honor her by wearing violet clusters today.
In Walsenburg Colorado on March 24 Mother Jones was again held in jail while strike leaders were barred from access. The restless rank and file of the miners tried to storm the jail.
Violent disorder feared as armed strikers fire on the Gould Coupler Works plant in Depew New York. Troops move to the gate, sentries placed, saloons closed under martial order, and soldiers ordered to confiscate arms.
J R Sharretts and J C Sanner of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen state their trip to Baltimore to confer with Western Maryland Railroad officials on unsettled points from the arbitration award.
Miss Elizabeth Miller aged 12 suffered a fracture to the right leg above the ankle while roller skating on North Lee street. Her skate lodged in a railroad crevice at the Cement Mill crossing and bystanders assisted her to her aunt Mrs. Wagner at 123 Highland street where Dr A Leo Franklin treated her. He said the injury is painful but not serious and she is improving rapidly.
Victor Emmanuel arrives in Venice heavily guarded by secret police to meet German Emperor William as he travels to Corfu. He is accompanied by the Italian Foreign Minister and other officials.
London reports the Liberal government under Premier Asquith is tottering after heavy blows from Unionists in the House of Commons. The Home Rule fight and Ulster crisis threaten collapse with claims that Winston Churchill and Seely have offered or planned resignations over army and navy discipline concerns.
Frank Mancuso about 32 was killed at Sullivan Bros Coal Co mine in Eckhart Mines at 8 30 AM by a roof fall. He lived at Eckhart Mines and left a mother in Allegany. Coroner Shaw and Mine Inspector Waiters ruled the death unpreventable and said the accident could not have been foreseen.
Walter Gosnell a 24 year old brakeman from Brunswick Maryland was killed last night near Patterson's Creek eight miles east of here when he was thrown from his train. He suffered severe injuries including loss of both legs and an arm and a fractured skull. His body was taken to G Stanley Butler undertakers. Brothers J A Gosnell and Alonzo Gosnell fellow brakemen were in their caboose nearby and notified of the tragedy. The body will be sent to Brunswick today.
A well to do man in Monessen Pennsylvania was shot and killed in front of his home. An unknown assailant escaped after firing a shotgun blast and robbing the victim of his clothing. Police report no arrests at this time.
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