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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
4
Special service in honor of the ascension of Christ will be held this evening at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church replacing the regular midsweek prayer meeting. Residents are urged to submit notices to the South Cumberland News Bureau for publication.
The Epworth League plans an important business meeting followed by a social hour Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W C Montignani depart for a Pacific Coast trip visiting the Panama Exposition. Montignani attends the Y M C A Employed Officers convention May 19 23 at Asilomar California with John R Mott delivering a special address on Panama Exposition Day. No dance tonight at the Marquette Social Club by order of Patrick King.
The Public Service Commission sanction allows Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to issue 40 million dollars in short term notes at 4 percent. Of the total, 55 million will retire an equal amount of maturing notes, 5 million funds betterment and equipment. Funds split into two 20 million blocks dated June 1 1915, maturing June 1 1917 and June 1 1918. Redemption possible before maturity at any interest period. Notes sold quickly with strong investor demand.
Colonel J. M. Schoonmaker of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad and Carl R. Gray of Western Maryland plan an early Baltimore visit for an inspection tour. Mayor Preston will join the party on the trip.
Rome May 12 crowds gathered for the opening of the Italian parliament seen as the most important since the kingdom began. The city was decorated and senators and deputies arrived to a rousing reception. elsewhere a Yonkers sugar refiners received a 3 million dollar war order for 25 thousand tons, the largest of its kind in U S history.
In Ringside and Bleachers style commentary the piece rails at treasonous fans while noting the Pirates rise as Benny Kauff brags about hitting power and optimistic chatter. It cites Coffey critiques, a St. Louis judge fining and remitting fines in a brawl, and questions about the 21 player limit affecting the Phillies and Pat Moran.
Hundreds of delegates from across the nation travel to Cleveland for the World Court Congress, drawing financiers, labor leaders, farmers, suffragists, and clergy. Invitations neared 20,000 with universal sympathy for creating postwar judicial machinery to prevent future wars. The gathering emphasizes plans for a permanent World Court Congress rather than an immediate peace effort.
Notice that the grocery business of the late John T. Griffin at 46 Oldtown Road will be conducted by his son Joseph H. Griffin. The business has run for forty years and the new manager pledges the same prompt service. Phone 562.
Delegates gather at the Chan of Commerce with speeches by Governor Willis, Mayor Baker, and Chamber president Little. Notables including Taft and Parker lead sessions on the World Court with topics on international arbitration and welfare. State governors from Florida to Pennsylvania plan to participate in person or by delegate.
Douglas Edwin Coberly aged 55 died at his Montrose home from blood poisoning after a scratch on the hand. He served as a justice of the peace since 1884 and was chairman of the Democratic district committee. He taught school 12 terms and is survived by his wife and four children.
Oakland Maryland May 12 Alderson Workman aged 84 father of the Rev J B Workman of Fairmont West Virginia formerly of Oakland died at the home of his daughter Mrs P W Smith Huntington West Virginia Surviving children include the Rev H B Workman pastor Mount Clare West Virginia A H Workman Huntington and Mrs J W Parks Seattle One thousand Ice Wagon Drivers Union of St Louis sign a two year pact offering a $1 weekly raise in summer wages.
Cumberland Maryland. William A Huster announces candidacy for State's Attorney in Many County and requests support from local Republicans ahead of the primaries. He appeals to citizens to influence the election.
William C Walsh announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State's Attorney. He respectfully seeks the support of Allegany County citizens in the upcoming primary.
Henry Fresh announces his run for County Treasurer of All County subject to Republican primaries and seeks support from voters.
I respectfully announce my candidacy for the Democratic ticket for the House of Delegates. My aim is to lower taxes for both state and county.
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