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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1914
Page
7
A New York business man spoke yesterday on Song of Songs at Liberty Theatre. He equated Solomon with Christ, described vows of faith, tested endurance, and the believer’s rest as the final bed of rest, using many biblical promises and symbols.
Chief Eisenhower and Officer Cubbage, after a tip, organized a search and found about 400 pounds of brass hidden in a coal shed behind R. Shipley at 82 Haley Street. The brass is alleged to be stolen from the Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads. A number of young boys are said to be involved and several have been sent to jail by Magistrate Dressman for a hearing once the others are caught.
Gean Gianini, 16, held in the murder of teacher Lida Lou Beecher at Poland on March 27, to be brought to trial in Herkimer County Supreme Court. He has shown indifference since jail admission. The case recalls Chester Gilletti’s 1906 Grace Brown murder, with Gianini occupying Gilletti’s former cell.
Michael J. Mahoney, indicted for attempting to shoot Mayor John P. Mitchel and wounding Corporation Counsel Polk on April 17, was found insane by the lunacy commission. The report, approved by Judge Mulqueen, commits Mahoney to Matteawan for life.
National Standard Ice Cream promotes clean ice cream and quick family orders. Advertising line provides phone number 214 924 and states prompt filling.
Miss Dorothy Roemer daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles O Roemer of Lee Street will entertain her young friends with a dancing party Friday evening Entertained Dancing Class. Miss Lydia Millman entertained her dancing class Saturday afternoon at her home on Green Street. Mrs Lowndes Gives Luncheon in honor of her daughter in law Mrs W Bladen Lowndes at Rol and Park Baltimore. Covers were laid for twelve corsage daisies placed with the place cards. The guest list includes Mrs Roberdeau Annan Mrs Violet Richmond Mrs F Edgerton Powell Mrs A Taylor Smith Mrs J Thrusten Boyd Mrs J Philip Roman Mrs B H Brays Miss Priscilla Annan Miss Aimee Sheridan and Miss Elimabbeth L Lowndes.
The Interstate Commerce Commission filed for the complainant American Lumber Company of Pittsburg against the Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railway Company over alleged unreasonable point rates for shipments of lumber from Ironton to Duluth Bay? Ste. Marie.
The Frostburg Normal Glee Club will present an entertainment at the Union Street School building on Friday evening as part of activities closing the year 1914 in Allegany County High School.
The State case against Walt er Rosalyn Chambers will be taken up Saturday morning before Chief Judge A Hunt er Boyd. The Liquid Carbonic Company case against George Habeeb of Westernport was tried this afternoon. Habeeb alleges failure to supply soda fountain per specifications. The criminal docket was completed Saturday afternoon. Andrew Stevenson was found guilty of non support and ordered to pay his wife $15 monthly. The appeal of A R Bender against Patrolman Cleveland Himmler for assault and battery was dismissed.
Transactions record several parcels of land transfers including William K Folk to W Henry Michaels in Eckhart for 350 dollars and Christina Wesle to Salvator Mele in Eckhart for 625 dollars. Other deeds include John B Whittaker to Hannah Whittaker on the National Turnpike and Conrad Glaze to George F E Ambrose in Oldtown for 10 dollars.
Governor Ammon broke down from worry over the strike situation and possible impeachment. He was unable to present his message as Colorado's legislature met in a special session. He plans a joint session to seek annulment of bond issuance in the strike zone. the debt reportedly reaches one million.
James Gilmore a 42 year old colored man was brought to Allegany Hospital after a gun shot wound to the right leg inflicted by a strange negro who robbed the house at Magnolia. Dr W A Gracie attending physician.
Notice reads lust between Midland and S Cumberland with license plate 11561. Return details to Press Office or Dr Holdsworth in Midland. Dated May 4.
Maryland Insurance Dept certifies the U S Branch of the General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation Ltd Perth Scotland filed a true abstract for the year ended December 31 1913. Total admitted assets amount to 2 867 458 89 with assets and liabilities listed including real estate mortgage loans and cash in office. Local agents Seaver and Geare are noted at 31 699 03.
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