Grafton Death and Martinsburg Yard Work Highlight Cumberland News
Grafton machinist A. F. Wheelan, 27, died from injuries after a truck strike while in Cumberland division shops. In Martinsburg, Baltimore and Ohio yard activity picked up with repairs, new crews and engine maintenance underway as interlocking switches and target poles receive attention. Miss Anna M Jarvis, native of Grafton, started Mothers Day observance later adopted worldwide.
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Cumberland
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Philadelphia
Miners Return as Mines Restart in Three Regions
The Consolidation Coal Company resumes idle mines and hires 1,500 more workers, prompting the Maryland Coal Company to restart its Wendel mines and add 1,500 miners. Fairmont mine activity rises pressures shortages, while Western Kentucky fields begin new operations to employ at least 1,500 more.
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Maryland Coal Com
Maharajah of Kapurthala Visits America with Suite
New York reports Prince Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala and his Maharanee Anita Delgado arriving aboard the Patria. The ruler, born 1872, touts loyalty to Britain, notes his son fights in France, and details his many wives each living in separate palaces. He mentions past World’s Fair visit and plans to explore the United States after Europe.
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High School and La Salle to Meet Again Wednesday
The deciding Scholastic Championship game between Allegany County High School and La Salle Institute will be played Wednesday at South End Park at 3 PM. Each side has one win after two games, with La Salle taking the first and High School the second.
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Trent's Stars Keep Up Winning Streak
Baltimore Street Stars defeated the Giants 12 to 7 at Second Flat in a high quality game marked by sharp fielding and strong hitting. George Brown drove in two runs, Ralph Malone doubled twice, and Rob ert McNeil contributed with a double as Trent's Stars opened scoring in the third inning. Brown struck out 15 while James Francis fanned 12.
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Diamond Athletic Club Bout Opens May 17 at Baltimore Site
Under the Diamond Athletic Club at 146 Baltimore Street J C Haines of Baltimore and Babe Himmler of this city meet in a ten round bout Monday evening May 17 starting at 9 o clock. The card includes several good preliminaries as the club opens.
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Diamond Athletic Club
Baltimore Street
J.C. Haines
Baltimore
Babe” Himmler
New Chief of Naval Operations Benson Confirmed
Waughington May 10 Special. Captain William Shepherd Benson named chief of naval operations and will hold rear admiral rank. Benson, a Georgian, rose from midshipman in Annapolis to commandant of midshipmen and later led the Utah and Pacific fleet staff. Regulations give him authority over fleet operations, training, intelligence, engineering, and communications, reporting to the secretary of the navy.
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William Shepherd Benson
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Benson
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Appomattox
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Candidate for State's Attorney seeks Republican primary support
A resident announces candidacy for State's Attorney in Albany County and asks fellow citizens to support their bid in the Republican primary elections.
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Allegany County
William C Walsh Seeks Democratic Nomination for State's Attorney
Allegany County candidate William C Walsh announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for State's Attorney and seeks citizens' support in the upcoming primary.
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William C Walsh
Allegany County
William C. Walsh
Price Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
John J. Price declares his run for Allegany County Commissioner subject to Republican Primaries and asks voters for support.
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John J. Price
Nerely
Allegany County
James Chapman
the Orphans Court
James Patterson
Henry Fresh Seeks Republican County Treasurer Nomination
Allegany voters are urged to support Henry Fresh in the Republican primary for County Treasurer. The notice calls for backing from all voters in the county.
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Henry Fresh
Cochranes Announces Candidacy for House of Delegates
J W S Cochran announces Democratic nomination bid for the House of Delegates. His aim is to push lower taxes for both state and county governments.
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House of Delegates
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