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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
8
A reflective editorial on spring graduates, praising the role of teachers, the value of liberal learning, and the enduring torch of truth. It argues education raises utility and aesthetic insight, guiding scholars toward life’s embattled plains with a lifelong love of learning.
Philip Reuschel of 5 Oldtown Road was arrested after Cumberland Electric Railway conductor Richard Morrison was struck by a car Sunday afternoon near the car barn on North Mechanic Street. Reuschel faced a preliminary hearing and was held on $300 for a 2 PM Thursday session.
In this city last night Company G of the First Regiment Maryland National Guard elected Charles W. Stark as first lieutenant to replace Walter T. Crawford who resigned months ago. Richard P. McCardell a newspaperman was chosen second lieutenant to succeed Stark.
The West Fayette street music festival at SS Peter and Paul Hall featured Francis P. Hodel in a grand opera and solo program benefiting his voice study in New York. Performances included Miserere from Il Trovatore sung with Mrs. Rose Keating, violin pieces, a festival chorus, and piano by Stieff.
Alfred M Case, Pittsburg wholesale house representative in this territory, was held in $1000 by Justice Jacob B Humbird for the October Grand Jury on a charge of mistreatment brought by Daphne M Wigfield, 14, daughter of E J Wigfield of 2 Race street. Case jailed in default bail. An arrest report appeared yesterday.
Ten deserters from General Maas's army reached American lines at Vera Cruz asking for food. They reported seven of their unit, including Sergeants Acvedi and Vega, were executed a week earlier for protesting that they were not given enough rations.
Reports from national forests indicate an early start to the fire season with unfavorable weather. Snow is reduced in the Northwest, rail rights of way are dry, and extensive fires already occur in California and Arizona. Chief Forester says detection stations improve firefighting readiness and rapid response. Northwest associations, led by the Portland based group, push cooperative protection among timber land owners and campers.
Mrs Zelda Keller Gerholdt and her mother Mrs Jennie S Ricker were acquitted in Chambersburg Pa of poisoning Floyd Keller the daughter's husband. The daughter was tried for ten days. the mother was acquitted on arrival of the verdict after a lengthy court session with jurors sworn but not departing the box.
Secretary of War Garrison stated that strike breakers will not be allowed to enter Colorado coal mine districts where Federal troops administer affairs. Despite coal company advertising, all applicants will be turned back by the troops.
Washington reports a war department conference outlines preparations for possible invasion of Mexico. Orders authorize 700 field pieces and more mountain artillery shipments to Vera Cruz Galveston and El Paso. About 600 000 standard rifles ready for distribution with routes via Camargo Vera Cruz Tampico or Puerto Mexico debated. Huerta condemns moves as unfriendly and lights on the west coast are deemed justifiable under international law. Funeral notice included for Virginia F Chaney of Cumberland with services in Hagerstown.
Mrs. Maud G. Stoner wife of Augustus C. Stoner died at 6 05 yesterday morning at her home No 6 Main avenue Hagerstown of child bed fever aged 18 years 2 months and 9 days She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Chaney of Cumberland and is survived by her husband
Auditor Powell sent a letter to Governor Te urging him to overrule the Attorney General. The AG refused to detail Deputy Attorney General Cunningham to defend Powell in court or to provide money for the special fund paying Attorneys Watson and Freeman of Pittsburg. Powell appeals as free from the heat of the controversy.
Real estate transfers include William W Waters and Irene C Waters to William A Martin for a parcel on Arch street. James Tomney and wife to John Tomney for land near Lonaconing. Fidelity Real Estate Co of Allegany County to William A Martin for land in Bannockburn Addition Cumberland. Amounts quoted include 10, 200, and 460 dollars.
The collier Oswald Boyd broke down while transporting 663 refugees from Tampico to Vera Cruz. The ship Alfonso XII swiftly sailed and rescued all survivors from the disabled vessel.
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