Sidelights on Mexico and Vera Cruz memories
The piece recalls Vera Cruz sieges from 1847 and 1861 plus later reminiscences by veterans. It cites Brigadier General Gibson offering his sword to Wood, notes Commondore Creighton's Japan atrocity account, and ends with a stark Civil War battlefield description of mass casualties and suffering.
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Washington, D. C
Vera Cruz
Uncle Sam
Winfield Scott
France
England
Spain
Horatio G. Gibson
Leonard Wood
Gibson
General Scott
Mexico
Beatt
Miramon
Great Britain
Prussia
Benito Juarez
Washington
Prim
Maximilian
Laurent and
van Horn
Constitutional amendment to condemn right of way in Cumberland
Act of the Maryland General Assembly 1914 authorizes the Mayor and City Council of Cumberland to condemn a water main right of way from Fort Hill Reservoir near Cumberland to the Mason and Dixon line, extending about fifty feet wide with twenty five feet side extensions, to secure land as needed for the city water system. The act sets procedures similar to railroad condemnation and includes repeal of inconsistent laws. Effective on passage March 17, 1914, signed by Governor Goldsborough.
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Mason and Dixon Line
Allegany County
Mary and
Theeneral Assembly of
Maryland
Pumsce
State of
City of
Cumberland
Joe Bane
Sunberland
Fort Hill Reservoir
Bedford County
Nsylvania
Evitt's Creek
Pennsylvania
Main
P. L. Goldsborough
James Pot. Trippe
House of Delegates
Jesse D. Price
Senate
House
Albert J. Almoney
Bond Issue for Evitts Creek Water Supply in Cumberland
Maryland General Assembly approves a act authorizing Cumberland to issue bonds up to 60000 dollars for the Evitts Creek water works. Bonds bear up to five percent interest, payable semiannually, with annual principal installments of 5000 dollars, secured by property taxes and exempt from municipal and county taxes. Approved March 30, 1914. James McC. Trippe, Speaker.
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Cumberland
General Assembly of
Maryland
Cumaberland
A of Assembly
Sai
Pps City Council
P. L. Goldsborough
James McC. Trippe
House of Delegates
Jesse D. Price
Senate
House
Albert J. Almoney
Bond Issue for School Building Authorized
Maryland General Assembly acts to repeal and re enact Section 1 of Chapter 838, Acts of 1914, authorizing a sixty thousand dollar bond issue for a school building and re enacting amended language. The measure, designated Chapter No 413, proceeds to outline the updated provisions governing the bond authorization and construction funding.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Regal Shoes For Every Style And Purpose
The article presents Regal shoes as fitting contrasting fashion inclinations from extreme fad chasers to simple, comfortable dressers. It links styles to temperaments from English tweeds to American practicality, promising a Regal last and leather for every mind and foot, “Shoes for a Purpose.”
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Eve
Allegany County to Issue School Bonds in 1914
Allegany County Commissioners authorize borrowing sixty thousand dollars to fund a new Cumberland public school and improvements. Bonds issued June 1 1914, at 5 percent interest, denominations 100 500 or 1000, exempt from local taxes, lien on county property. Act takes effect upon passage. Certification by Maryland Clerk confirms copy of the act. May 21 law 31.
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Allegany County
Cumberland
Maryland
Board of County Commissioners
Alveolar Method Promises Strong Natural Teeth
The alveolar method delivers a very satisfactory denture result without removing old teeth. Lost teeth are rebuilt with porcelain adjustments, providing white clean and strong results. Consult the National Panel Dentists at 100 Baltimore street second floor before choosing dental work.
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Baltimore Street
Roosevelt plans comeback after Sagamore Hill meeting
Col Theodore Roosevelt announces return to politics from Sagamore Hill, says he has summoned Progressive leaders George Perkins and O H Davis for a conference. He mentions clothing for his son's wedding and comments on a proposed $25 million payment to Colombia, comparing it to an apology to Huerta's successor.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
George W. Perkins
O. H. Davis
Columbia
The Woman Beautiful Art Portrayals Offer
An advertisement for the Dayton Art Portrayal Co promotes a set of rare art panels by French and other artists. The offer includes a free large picture, color prints, and a full set mailed postpaid for 1.26 with a money back guarantee.
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Dayton Art Portrayal CO
Dayton
Ohio
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Navy Department
J. Blakely Creighton
Oneida
Japan
Hiogo
Gideon Welles
United States Navy
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Matshaira Bizen
Wa Kami
R. B. van Valkenbergh
Tion
Sis
J. Blakeley Creighton
Sherman
Independent
Automobile Insuranc
Evitts Creek
Saunterer
Regal
Oxford
State of Maryland
Caleb C. Magruder
Court of Appeals of Maryland
General Assembly of Maryland
Court of Appeals
Jas. McC. Trippe
Co. C. Magruder
Col. Roosevelt
Boyd A. Reinhart
South Liberty and
Baltimore Streets
Edison Electric Ill. CO
Union St
Cumberland, Md
Burton
North Liberty Street
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