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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1914
Page
8
A caption describing the south facade of the Palace of Machinery at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. The image highlights the exhibition’s architectural detail and scale, reflecting the event's industrial and cultural showcase.
Vera Cruz May 23. General Robkelm with 2,500 troops at Los Bajos northwest of Vera Cruz pledges to strike the Americans within four days in response to hunger complaints. Rebel activity around Vera Cruz is rising.
Report from Niagara Falls Ontario says Huerta delegates accepted a proposal by A B C mediators for a provisional Mexican government formed by leading Mexicans. American delegates were summoned to mediation HQ at noon after talks between Huerta delegates and Latin American envoys.
Pittsburg May 23. Anna J. Corlett of this city files a will urging the destruction of all her large pictures. The will, written in her own hand and in lead pencil, lacks any formal legal structure and was filed in the register office today.
In Glasgow on May 23 a dynamite squad planted two bombs along the Loch Katrine water pipe. The fuses burned out before detonation and bombs, hidden in soft earth, could have destroyed the water system. Police found suffragette literature protesting Mrs Pankhurst's arrest nearby.
W. D. Charkkson agent received a forty horse power Thomas delivery truck from the factory. Joseph Herrman will drive the truck and arrived in Hagerstown after a three hour run with Mr. Buckholz. It will be used mainly for deliveries to nearby towns.
Senor Rabasa, head of the Mexican Commission, carried a long cablegram from General Huerta. It ordered a careful study of reforms in land relations affecting the poorer classes during a conference at Niagara Falls Ontario on May 23.
The Fort Cumberland Club hosts a smoker at the Club house Thursday from 8 to 11 30 p m with orchestra providing music. Cresap Chapter or A R R plans a board party at Potomac Club Tuesday May 26 at 8 o'clock to raise funds for the Tort Cumberland tablet and market fund. PareweH Banquet: A farewell dinner at Terminal Hotel by C V Funkhauser and Chris Flonald of Moorefield and Sayre respectively.
The Maryland Coal and Iron Company transfers a Georgea Creek parcel to Minnie Tibbetts for $10. Mary Cari and Daniel M. Carl convey land on North Centre Street to Habig Brothers for $10. Miller and others sell to Ignatius B. Stegmaier and Catherine Stegmaier in Hook's Fourth Addition for $10. Webster B. Long and others sell land on the National Pike five miles from Cumberland to Minnie Margaret Schultz for $10.
A decapitated body found on a passenger engine pilot in Chicago as it arrived from Indiana identified as Nichols Geeson a wealthy Indiana farmer. He was struck while crossing in a buggy and the fatality was not discovered until the train reached the city.
Harrisburg may 23. The Public Service Commission ordered that half of Pennsylvania trolley cars must be equipped with jacks for use in accidents, with compliance required by December 1. The measure aims to improve safety and emergency response on urban transit lines.
J L Jenkins a Scotchman from Troon County Club won the amateur golf championship of Great Britain defeating G Hezlet and an Irish opponent three up and two to play in a heavy storm at Sandwich England on May 23.
Fragments show an advertisement style notice referencing marriage and a person named Netiae and a bill. The text mentions drinking German beer and an old style phrase Absolutely Pure. Readers should expect a brief classified insertion with names and possible marital or product references.
The gape worm disease is common where chicks are kept in limited areas. Worms attach to the windpipe of young birds and spread via coughing or digestion. Prevent with new runs yearly, soil liming, dry ground, isolation of affected chicks, and manual removal using a feather dipped in coal or turpentine to loosen worms.
In Hoboken New Jersey on May 23 the Frederick VIII ship gang plank failed, throwing over a score of visitors into the Hudson River. Three people were confirmed drowned, including Mrs. Anna Edwardson of Brooklyn, and her 3 year old daughter Mary. Annette Feldschau, a 3 year old, was recovered though not listed as missing. Two others remained missing and at least ten injured.
The Pennsylvania Avenue and the Virginia Avenue Schools will be open from 2 to 4 p.m. tomorrow to allow those who cannot leave work on weekdays to view the pupils art exhibit.
A discussion of feminine undergarments and accessories for summer wear describes negligees, a chic collar, and a sheer organza neckpiece. It notes embroidery, venise lace, Bermuda pink silk, and the trend of wire-free neck fixings to finish a light frock with style and practicality.
Fashion notes favor lace in Paris evening gowns with two broad Alencon scarfs draped as sleeves and basque accents. Pink crepe de chine skirt, pink chiffon bodice, and satin ribbon belt create a light, draped silhouette. Lace tea garb gains by long lace coats edged with fur or marabou, usable across seasons and colors.
The narrative paints pot au feu as a humble, comforting dish cooked over a large fire. A Dutch artist’s chiaroscuro evokes a family scene with children awaiting morsels, while simple days feature a one course dinner deemed a good course by trading classes.
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