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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press reports on public school criticism by the Philadelphia Record and a 35 year view from Mr. Friedsam of the B Altman Company noting that many New York elementary graduates lack grammar, handwriting, arithmetic and geography skills. The column argues for stronger training and discipline amid war era concerns.
The May 1 condition call for national banks adds new questions and requires the copy sent to the federal reserve to be sworn by three directors. Banks may omit three new questions in the reserve copy. Details cover deposits, liabilities of directors, overdrafts, real estate revenue, and director meeting liabilities.
John W. George returns home from Fayerdale Virginia for a week. Peter C. McFarland of Lonaconing campaigns for sheriff. Mrs Harry Cohen and son Jerome visit Baltimore then return to Browning Street. Col W Bladen Lowndes back in Baltimore. J Niel Oliver visits Hancock by auto. Mr and Mrs William B McMullan of Lonaconing and Mrs Jessie Murphy of Baltimore guest of Mrs Barbara E Humid b. McMullan is a Templar. S W K Miller travels from Martinsburg with Capt George L Weaver and other Knights Templars. Mrs J R Dawson of Martinsburg spends yesterday here. Audrey Campbell serves as brides maid at Madaline Canowpbell wedding.
The report shows assets of 1 250 123 30 with loans mortgages and reserves. Chas G Holzshu treasurer swears the data true. notary Mo E Zilch certifies it May 5 1915. Also included is the Commercial Savings Bank Cumberland statement with assets totaling 273 429 75 and officers’ attestations.
An old advertisement notes pricing for paper at 2, 38, 4 and 58 cents per roll and a line of golds at 5 cents. It promotes saving money on any grade of paper and directs readers to Mylers at 30 N Centre St with an April 9 advertisement tag.
In Los Angeles a municipal primary selects mayoral candidates. Leading contenders include Chief of Police Charles BE. Sebastine, ex police commissioner Robert Allen, and city council member F. J. Whiffen. Two finishers advance to the final election next month.
Peter DeLegge an Italian facing assault with intent to murder was convicted on the third count assault and battery this morning. The case recalls an earlier shooting of another Italian in South Cumberland during a prior mix up.
P. A. Laughlin, cashier, swears the bank statement is true to the best of knowledge for May 1915. It lists capital stock paid in surplus funds undivided profits and details on deposits, notes, and various checks and savings deposits with figures and classifications.
A compact miscellany notes humor and small anecdotes from readers. Jokes on bakers loafers gossip and a playful view of society mix with a bridge accident report and a quip on manners and wages.
George M. Lynn nine year old son of John G. Lynn of the city was riding on Water street yesterday afternoon when a passing team knocked him from his bicycle. He suffered a deep forehead cut and minor bruises and was taken to his father's home at 13 Cumberland Street by Dr Thomas B. McDonald.
Harry Reese aged 47 a Baltimore and Ohio freight conductor died at his home on South Pittsburgh street Connellsville after a lingering illness of locomotor ataxia. He returned six weeks ago from Maryland University Hospital Baltimore where he received several weeks of treatment.
William McLuckie admitted in court to giving liquor to a minor and not selling as previously stated. The plea resolves the case, with the court recording the guilty act connected to the underage purchase incident.
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