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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
6
In Edinborough on Sept 23 militants armed with a hatchet rushed into an art exhibit and slashed a large portrait of King George by artist Laber. One woman was arrested after a struggle and would not reveal her identity. the artwork suffered a lone gash but is believed repairable.
Niagara Falls Ontario May 23 Justice Joseph R Lamar American delegate announced that the first full conference would be held at 6 o'clock tonight after two prior meetings with mediators. He said the exact agenda could not yet be disclosed and the delegates would come prepared to hear offers.
Centre Street school topped the South End Park meet with 32 points, ahead of Cumberland Street 30 and Union Street 23. Prizes were awarded to Centre Street pupils including Charles Winterberg and Nelson Cessna. The day featured orderly city hall plaza processions led by Cumberland teachers and Narrows Park activities lasting into the late afternoon.
The Halifax lightship No. 19, en route from Glasgow to Halifax, wrecked on Nova Scotia's eastern coast. A crew of 25 is believed lost, with the vessel officially recorded as No. 19 and built for the Canadian government.
News from Walifax Nova Scotia says the lightship Fairfax No 19 wreck and several bodies were seen about 90 miles east of Halifax near Marie Joseph. Captain Murdock of the Dufferin telegraphed officials that life belts bore the name Fairfax No 19. Dense fog in the area is blamed for the disaster as coast pilots were unfamiliar with the shore. Government orders sent three steamers to the scene to search for wreckage and bodies.
Pride of Potomac Council No. 12 Jr. O U A M appoints a committee to place flags on departed members on Decoration Day Saturday May 30. The graves to be decorated include Rose Hill, Greemont, German Lutheran, North Branch, Rawling's Station and St Patrick locations with listed names such as Charles Swartzwalder Carl Smith Harmon Steele Julian Sibley Harmon Hobrooke and others.
The Cumberland Concert Band directed by Prof L D Mc Cauley performs at River side Park Sunday night at 8. A mixture of fine pieces is planned and Songs of the South will be sung by local talent.
Mrs. Edward V. Gannon died at her Hancock home Friday of heart failure at 65. Survived by a daughter Mrs. Bernie Woods of Pittsburg. The late Edward Gannon was a well known boatman on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal.
Word from Chihuahua reports rumors surrounding General Pancho Villa and General Maclovio Herrera amid unsettled conditions. The note hints at potential shifts in leadership or active campaigns in the region.
Arrangements completed for Memorial Day by Tyler Post No. 5 Army of the Republic. Committees will visit cemeteries in the morning and lay flowers on Federal and Confederate graves. Afternoon exercises at Rose Hill Cemetery led by the Junior Order Drum Corps. State Senator Fred N. Zihlman will give the address. If weather fails, events move to City Mall Auditorium.
The four acre tract of the estate of Willam Kornhoff on Bedford road near the city limits sold at public auction today by heirs William Kornhoff and Mrs. Mary Carl to William M. Bruce and Clarence Litzenburg for 6700. The sale drew much attention with spirited bidding as streets are planned to extend through the area. Auctioneer Charles C. Willison conducted the sale.
Congressman David J. Lewis ordered a reopening of hearings on the Palmer Child Labor bill, impacting Maryland factory and canning interests. The hearings began yesterday and Lewis seeks Maryland representation at the meeting.
Funeral services for Flora Norris Foard wife of Dr William R Foard were held at her home on 314 Virginia Avenue with Rev Dr Joseph Dawson and Rev Frank Kiliman officiating. The body was sent by Baltimore and Ohio train No 6 to Baltimore for interment. A sister arrived from Baltimore. Mrs Foard was a daughter of Henry Clay Hack of Baltimore.
An advance notice lists soft shell crabs available at the Washington Lunch Room under advertisement M22-2t. The item highlights seafood offerings and dining options.
Public auction to close out stock of tin ware and household items at store room 46 Valley Street starting Tuesday May 26 at 10 o clock. Goods include docking ranges heating stoves wringers irons buckets and milk cans to be sold to highest bidder with no reserve store vacates June 1. Auctioneers A Ross Mullen and Co Willison.
Injunction proceedings were begun at Oakland to halt the State Aid road from Oakland via Weber's to Gortmer. Petitioners seek to stop the County Commissioners and contractors from proceeding and must show cause by June 1 why a permanent injunction should not be granted. R. T. Semmes of Cumberland represents the petitioners.
Wm. E. McHugh attorney at law will move from 55 and 56 Third National Bank Building to No 1 Washington Street on June 1 1914.
Mrs John C. Schorb of 216 North Mechanic Street was taken to Allegany Hospital where she underwent an operation. She rallied and is resting comfortably.
The Alveolar method offers true replacements without false sets or bridges. It builds up lost teeth using porcelain adjustments, preserving natural teeth and roots wherever possible. National Pain tess Dentists at 100 Baltimore Street advertise the service.
State Roads Commission invites sealed proposals to resurf ace two sections in Allegany County and one in Washington County. Bids due May 26 1914 at 12 M. read aloud publicly. Requires $500 certified check and performance bond. Commission may reject any bid. May 11 1914. WM L. Martin Secretary. C E Weller Chairman.
A state road bid notice announces the opening of bids for resurfacing a 1.74 mile section of the National Pike from near Cumberland to Navea Farm Road in Allegany County. Bids will be received at the State Road Commission office in Baltimore on June 2, 1914 at 12 M and specifications require a $1.00 fee. Chairman WM L Marcy signs the notice dated May 21, with additional date stamps May 23-30-21.
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