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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1914

Page

3

Mexico War Measures Drill Workers and Deported Journalists

In Mexico City Huerta orders voluntary drill for all Mexican war government workers and public utility employees amid protests and a riot in Playa de Villamil. Foreign correspondents face warnings and possible expulsion for reporting against the government. Rail projects halt as Belgian engineers suspend work on a 3,000 km northern corridor to Guatemala, delaying through traffic and trade prospects.

Washington, D. C Playa de Villamil Ministry of Gobernacion Huerta Carlos Purfan Mexico City Benor Portillo Y Rojas Beneyton Republic Aguacncalientes Guatemala Ayutla

Eagles and home life mix in New York Day by Day piece

Mrs. Anthony Fiala explains she will not clip her explorer husband's wings and the Roosevelt expedition returning from Brazil. The article also highlights The Children's Village founded by Charles Hilles and its impact on at risk youths, noting alumni who rose to governor and gubernatorial contenders, and summarizes New York police stance on the Red Angels and figures like Marie Ganz and Emma Goldman in a crime and anarchist context.

New York Anthony Fiala Charles D. Hilles Taft Alaska Illlinois N. Y Red Angels” of Anarchy Alexander Barkman Emma Goldman Marie” Ganz Rockefeller, Jr Anarchy Red Angels East Side Red Queen Beckey Edelson Rela Marie

New York Anarchists Rally Amid Mayor Mitchell Threats

The piece paints a chaotic scene with a hat maker Gussie Miller among a growing mix of ravings fueling anarchist sentiment in New York City. It notes Mayor Mitchell narrowly escaping death and accuses loud public rhetoric of swelling the anarchist ranks across the city.

Gussie Miller New York City Mitchell

Auto rammed pole injures young woman after crash

An automobile driven by Jacob Deal lost control on the National Pike about 9 PM and struck a telegraph pole. Passenger Miss Sue Merkle suffered slight facial and body cuts from glass. her mother and William Ann escaped unhurt. The car, recently repaired, had its front wheel torn off and windshield broken.

Jacob Deal Daniel Deal Harrison Street National Pike Sue Merkle Deal William I Ann Miss Sue Merkle

Fire damages frame dwelling on Virginia Avenue

Fire yesterday afternoon destroyed much of a frame house on Virginia Avenue opposite Fourth Street. Ed ward Vine and family lived there but were not present. Neighbors alerted the fire department which extinguished the blaze. Loss about $300 insured. furniture largely saved. The house owner was August Lindeman of McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Virginia Avenue Fourth Street Edward Vine South Cumberland Fire Department August Lindeman McKeesport

Brass theft case nets two arrests in railroad yard

B and O Police officer W A Cloud and Constable John Humbird arrested Geo W Izer Jr and Douglas Parker early this week on suspicion of stealing brass worth 300 dollars from the railroad. They appeared before Magistrate Dressman for a preliminary hearing and were held in 200 dollars bond for the grand jury. Parker posted bond while Izer remains jailed.

W. A. Cloud John Humbird Geo. W. Izer, Jr Douglas Parker Dressman Parker Izer

Musical and Literary Entertainment at First Baptist Church

An evening of musical and literary entertainment is planned at First Baptist Church. Mrs. Ewing, recent graduate of a leading Oratorical school, will perform a program of pleasing selections. The event promises a delightful program with high quality musical talent.

First Baptist Church Ewing Oratory

Pirates Set to Open Three-Game Series With Giants

Fred Clark’s Buccaneers face the New York Giants in a key three game set amid strong Pirates hitting. Max Carey stars in the lineup as he carries batting power and base running threat into the series likely to feature innovative baseball and high tension.

Fred Clark Buccaneers New York Giants Max Carey Pirates Carey

Williamport cigar maker commits suicide in factory

J Frederick Sponseller aged 44 a Williamsport Maryland cigar manufacturer shot himself in the right temple at his factory Tuesday night. His body was found yesterday. He left a note to Samuel C Lemen explaining his motive. He had been in ill health and despondent with surviving father Jacob Sponseller of Hagerstown a brother former Westminster mayor Ernest Sponseller and sisters Leah and Corinne Sponseller of Hagerstown.

J. Frederick Sponseller Williamsport Sponseller Samuel C. Lemen Jacob Sponseller Hagerstown Ernest Sponseller Westminster Leah Sponseller Corinne Sponseller

Funeral for Runaway Victim George Connors Held

George Herman Connors died Tuesday after his neck was broken when thrown from a frightened horse. Coroner ruled accidental death and the funeral will be in Cresaptown Maryland. He survived by parents William and Mrs. Connors, a brother Cleveland, and sisters Florence and Mary.

George Herman Connors Cresaptown William Connors Cleveland Connors Florence Mary Connors National Pike

Mrs Rachel Harvey Dies After Protracted Illness in Kits Miller

Mrs Rachel Harvey aged 45 wife of Alf Harvey died yesterday morning at her home in Kits miller Maryland after a prolonged illness. Interment will be held in Flam jill cemetery tomorrow morning.

Rachel Harvey Alf Harvey Kitsmiller Flamjill

Kemp celebrates fifty years with B and O Railroad

L M Kemp, carpenter foreman in the Baltimore and Ohio system, marked a half century of service since May 18 1844. He led bridge work and Shenandoah Valley division projects, and recalled washouts requiring rapid temporary structures to move trains. He plans retirement soon after 70 with a vacation.

Ll. M. Kemp Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Yooterda Harpers Ferry W. Ve Brunswick Grafton Shenando Kemphee Garfield Admiral Dewey Manila Martinsburg Baltimore

Hawkins Nominated for City Health Board by Cumberland Academy

Dr. Arthur H. Hawkins was unanimously chosen by the Cumberland Academy of Medicine to represent the group on the City Board of Health, pending mayoral and council confirmation. Earlier Academy appointments were rejected by the council. Central Y M C A directors meet this afternoon to discuss items from the last meeting.

Cumberland Academy of Medicine Arthur H. Hawkins City Board of Health The Academy of Medicine Central Y. M. C A

Violin and Vocal Solo Event at Bedford Street

A Bedford Street recital near Columbia features violin and vocal solos by Clement Bray and Miss Margaret Miller with quartet accompaniment from Mrs. Ewing Mrs. Gould Anna Elias Miss Mosser and Giffin Mrs. Rusling. Admission 25 cents.

Clement Bray Margaret Miller Ewing Gould Anna Elias Mosser Giffin Anna Elias Rusling

Ever Ready Medicine Cabinet for Immediate Relief

An advertisement for a home medical cabinet promises quick relief and prevention of illness with assorted general purpose remedies. It lists ointments, corns treatment, laxatives, bronchial and digestive tablets, healing salves, catarrh balm, all safe under directions, offered at an introductory price of 1.00 each instead of 8.00. The Hamilton Drug Co. of Hamilton, Ohio markets the item with duplicable refills once exhausted.

Hamilton Drug CO

Mortgagee's Sale of Lots 8 and 9 in Broadway Addition

Mortgagee William Prapre offers at public sale two brick dwellings and a frame house in Cumberland Maryland. Sale follows a 1913 mortgage default with the property described as lot numbers eight and nine in Broadway Addition along Broadway Street and Verbena Alley with specified boundaries and a subdivision conveyed from M F O Nea to C C Shriver. Cash terms apply.

Ida Hi. Ginneman Liber J. W. Y Allegany County Marine South Centre Street Third National Bank Broadway Street City of Cumberland Broadway City of Verbena Alley Woodside Avene Woodside Avenue Cumberland Maryland Towit Primrose Alley M. F. O'Neal C. C. Shriver William Prapre Mortagee

New Moving Picture Plays Offer Spare-Time Profits

Advertises a home based side business writing moving picture plots. Claims $26 to $150 per accepted scenario and a man earning $3,500 in six months. Promises free details by mail and encourages both men and women to join, with no literary skill required.

Mroducers Tme Perop

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