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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1914

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Huerta's Army Plot Upends Mexican Politics

London reports confirm an army plot to overthrow President Huerta. British minister Sir Lionel Carden warned Huerta that General Blanquett led the conspiracy, with the cabinet meeting at Chapultepec Castle under 200 loyal troops. In Mexico City deception persists amid reports of mass forces and frontier redeployments.

London Huerta Lionel Carden Blanquett Mexico City Chapultepec Vera Cruz Fl Imparcial Joaquin Maas Saltillo United States Maas Monterey

Majestic Theatre Set to Open Monday Night in Cumberland

The Majestic Theatre, located on the ground floor of the Knights of Columbus building on North Mechanic Street, will open to the public Monday evening. It seats 1000, features multiple exits, and showcases photo plays plus vaudeville with a ladies orchestra led by Zita. Managers include Robert L. Lorentz, with owners Charles W. Sanner Peter E. Wright and William D. Rohrer.

Majestic Theatre Knights of Columbus Mechanic Street Baltimore Street New Theatre Cumberlander Charles W. Sanner Peter E. Wright William D. Rohrer Robert L. Lorentz Maryland Theatre the Majestic Zita Cumberland

Pacific Mail Steamer Siberia Arrives After Wreck Report

In Manila a large crowd greeted the Siberia as she docked at 11 o'clock amid relief that a rumored Formosa wreck was false. Captain A Zeders attributed the mistaken telegram to thick weather hindering wireless signals and misinterpretation.

Siberia Formosa A. Zeders

12000 Miners Go On Strike In West Virginia

In Charlestown on May 3 practically every mine in the district closed as about 12 000 miners walked out over operator refusals to meet their demands. Separate note from Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania reports Miss Bertha Kyler of Clearfield suing E B Gulich of Altoona for 10000 damages in a breach of promise to marry case.

W. Virginia Charlestown W. Va Hollidaysburg Bertha Kyler Clearfield E. B. Gulich Altoona Kyler Gulich

Chosen Friends Lodge Members Ready for Church Outing

Many members of Chosen Friends Lodge No. 3 O O F will ride at 10 30 a m tomorrow to join Chapel Hill Lodge No 53 O O F in a church outing. Four members were initiated last night bringing the lodge total to 452.

Chosen Friends Lodge No Chapel Hill

Turkey Dinner Tomorrow at Washington Lunch Room

Advertisement notes a choice young turkey dinner for tomorrow at the Washington Lunch Room with a 50c price and careful family service. It also lists an ice cream order line for National Standard and mentions an upcoming Liberty Theatre showing on Sunday at 3 p.m. on May 1-21.

Washington National Standard Liberty Theatre

Conditions In Colorado Strike Zone Improve

In southern Colorado strike zones federal troops under Major W W Holbrook hold back unrest as more troops are urged to pacify the area. Cavalry rescued guards from a mob in Trinidad while a May 2 proclamation calls on Colorado entities to surrender arms and promises return after order is restored.

Denver Colo Colorado W. W. Holbrook United States Trinidad Washington Garrison

Judge Boyd hears libel charge against Walter Roslyn Chambers

In a full circuit court session Judge A Hunter Boyd heard evidence in the libel case State vs Walter Roslyn Chambers over distributing The Spirit of Justice containing an alleged libelous article. Chief Judge Boyd and associates presided as about a score of witnesses testified. attorneys William A Hunter and Fuller Barnard seek time to study laws and facts before resuming Monday morning or next Saturday when the judge is away.

Walter Roslyn Chambers Spirit of Justice A. Hunter Boyd Robert R. Henderson Martin L. Keedy William A. Hunter Fuller Barnard Chambers Judge Boyd

Creditors of Mooney Bankrupt to Meet

The bankruptcy of Andrew Mooney Cumberland a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee has been referred to George Henderson referee in bankruptcy. Mooney filed a voluntary petition April 23 and was adjudged April 29. Assets total 100 dollars liabilities 818 dollars and 23 cents. He has 28 creditors and a meeting of creditors will be held soon with a trustee to be appointed. Arch A. Young is Mooney s attorney.

Mooney Cumberland Baltimore and Ohio Railroad United States District Court George Henderson Arch A. Young

Sunday Dinner Ad Offers Young Turkey Feast

Advertisement promotes a Sunday dinner with young turkey and all necessities for an enjoyable feast priced at 50c.

Christian Endeavor Rally Planned for May 22

A Bedford Street church meeting set the second quarterly Christian Endeavor rally for May 22 at Southminister Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bryson Smith as pastor. Evening events start at 7 30 with song service devotions at 7 45 and an open parliament led by C E Shaw at 8 00 on Our Difficulties. Rev. F H Crissman of Frostburg will deliver an address at 8 30. Three societies will provide special music.

Bedford Street M P Southminister Presbyterian Church Bryson Smith C. EK. Shaw F. H. Crissman Frostburg

Exceptional 56c Dinner at Washington Lunch Room

Sunday menu invites diners to enjoy a young turkey dinner with a variety of sides at the Washington Lunch Room. The ad highlights value and a comforting family style spread for the noon dining hour.

Washington

Warships Patrol Ulster Coast Again Tonight

British warships patrolled the Ulster coast through the night with searchlights sweeping cliffs and promontories along the north channel. Reports claimed Anti-Home Rule forces prepared to land arms for Ulster volunteers, spurring a vigorous coast search for gun running though no trace was found.

Southern Methodists Prepare for General Conference in Oklahoma City

Delegates from the Methodist Episcopal Church South depart Washington by special Pullman at 6:19 pm for Oklahoma City where the General Conference opens May 6 for a month. Baltimore provides two delegates and eight others join from surrounding Virginia and Washington. Key issues include Vanderbilt University status, women laity rights, and extending itinerancy limits. A missionary bishop may be elected, and Bishop Wilson is unlikely to retire. Conference membership reached nearly two million in 1913, with thousands of preachers and over five million dollars spent on ministerial support. Drinking Fountain fund drive sets meeting tonight at Central Y M C A for bazaar proceeds next Thursday.

Methodist Episcopa Church South Oklahoma City Union Station Washington Alpheus W. Wilson College of Bishops Nashville Tenn Baltimore City L. W. Davis J. Howard Wells Trinity Church Baltimore H. P. Hamill Gaithersburg EK. V. Regester D. H. Korn Alexandria Hi. H. Sherman Harrisonburg Messrs C. W. Ray EE Chase Bare Alderson W. Va F. B Thomas Roanoke Conrad Lee Hutchins Hotel Vanderbilt University Church University Wilson Central Y. M. C. A

Vacuum Cleaner Advertisement Sparks Easy Home Cleaning

An Edison Electric Co advertisement promotes a vacuum cleaner that makes housecleaning simple by removing dust and dirt. Contact phone number listed as 1216 in the April 28 issue.

Edison Elec Co

Train Burns as It Races at High Speed

A Long Island Railroad train ran into Springfield station after catching fire from damaged electric wires. Firemen extinguished the flames in the front cars as passengers crowded together, with no injuries reported and the motorman ordered power cut to reach the station safely.

New York Long Island Railroad Springfield Long Eoach

Edigon Electric and Laminating to Build Generating Plant

Preparations are moving rapidly for a new generating plant at the six cre site on the Boost farm up the Potomac River. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company is laying a siding to support the movement of supplies during construction. Foundations to start in a week or ten days.

Edigon Electric and Laminating Company

Officer Himmler on Trial for Assault Charges

The State case against Cleve land Himmler, a policeman, for assault and battery was heard in the Circuit Court. The prosecuting witness A. R. Bender claims Himmler forcibly ejected him from the police station causing injuries. State's Attorney Frank A. Hituderserepresented by Ferdinand Williams.

Land Himmler A. R. Bender Himmler Bender Regr Frank A

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