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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

9

Cary Predicts Big Business at Steel Institute Meeting

New York May 23 Judge E R Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp told the American Iron and Steel Institute that the country is entering an era of big business. He cited signs of prosperity and noted crops as a lasting asset despite political pressures.

New York Er. H. Gary United States Steel Corporation American Tron and Steel Institute Times Judge Gary

Italian shoots Frostburg sculptor over shoe bill

Salvatore Spalla an Italian sculptor is wounded in the left breast at his Frostburg home. Fred Cost. an Italian about 23, is jailed on charges of the shooting after dispute over 85 cents for shoe repairs. The project involved a shop visit and a home call on Federal Hill.

Salvatore Spalla Frostburg Fred Cost Spalla Cost Federal Hill A. R. Walker Bethlehem

Coxey's mule to return to Massillon in style

The mule that drew General Coxey and his family to Washington will be shipped back to Massillon along with the pony ridden by young David Coxey. Arrangements were made yesterday by Coxey, and the livestock with phaeton and traveling gear were sent today. Coxey and his family will stay in Washington until Monday and some of his followers will extend their visit.

Coxey Massillon Washington Ohio David Coxey Capitol

Washington Lunch Room Ad Promises Elegant Dining

An advertisement touts Washington Lunch Room as the citys coolest and largest restaurant with a special dining room for ladies and an inviting bill of fare. The note is dated May 22 21.

Washington Ady

Plans for Baltimore Street Renovation Next Year

Osevar A Eyerman of the Commission of Streets will begin repairs on Baltimore street next week with an estimated cost of 400 dollars. The plan calls for double tracking the Cumberland Electric Railway and possibly adding crossing improvements, a central city conduit for pipes and wires, and construction of a street with a concrete base and brick surface to reduce rumbling. The existing ravine, laid about fourteen months ago at 8 thousand dollars, is worn.

Osevar A. Eyerman Commission of Streets Baltimore Street Eyerman Cumberland Electric Railway

Licenses Issued by Motor Vehicles Commissioner

The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles issues license records listing holders with last names Westbrook Lamp Rafter Kreitzburg Feeser Goldsworthy and Flurshutz all based in Cumberland or nearby Cumberland Maryland with Ford as a vehicle make. The fragmented list includes multiple Cumberland entries and incomplete names or numbers.

Commisioner of Motor Vehicles Rhoda B. Westbrook Cumberland Chalmers H. A. F. Flurshutz

Stillman Returns to Mexico City Safe After Disappearance

John R. Stillman American vice consul at Saltillo arrived in Mexico City in good health after a two week period as a Federal prisoner in Saltillo. His disappearance had strained U S Mexico relations and prompted a State Department dispatch. Stillman, a Wilson classmate, was welcomed by Americans in the capital.

Stillman Mexico Mexico City John R. Stillman Saltido United States State Department Washington Wilson Saltillo

Drunk Austrian Man Delays Trip Home

Mike Luci an Austrian bought a ticket to Wagram, Austria, at Wiesel's Agency in Baltimore. After drinking he demanded a refund, was jailed to sober up, and later left on the Baltimore and Ohio line to New York to sail home.

Mike Luci Wagram Austria Wiesel Baltimore Street Baltimore and Ohio New York

Memorial Day Sermon by Pastor Jolly at Liberty Theatre

Pastor Jolly of New York will lecture at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon at the Liberty Theatre on In Memory of Our Noble Dead. His reputation as an orator and long lecture tours have made him a notable figure in evangelical work and public life.

Liberty Theatre Pastor Jolly New York

Beal and McManus sue for damages over train and transit injuries

Joseph Edward Beal a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad flagman sues for damages claiming loss of a leg and an arm after a train backed over him at Williams street crossing. George McManus a miner sues Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway for injuries from an alleged assault by a conductor on a crowded car. Attorneys named P. E. Barnes represents McManus.

Joseph Edward Beal Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Albert A. Doub Williams Street George McManus Barton Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway P. E. Barnes McManus

A Dream of Freedom Pageant Presented by Cleveland Suffrage Party

Cleveland suffrage group stages a pageant titled A Dream of Freedom under Miss Hazel Mackay's direction. The event aims to showcase artistic merit and promote suffrage, with Mackay asserting women's distinct role in shaping municipal life through beauty and ballot empowerment.

Cleveland Cleveland Suffrage Party Hazel Mackay New York

London Labor Party Conference Seeks Unity for Working Class

A London conference gathers labor union socialist and cooperative representatives to pursue a united working class party. The meeting aims to strengthen direct working class representation on the London county council at the next election, noting London has few labor-focused parties.

London London Trades Council London County Council

Address By Secretary Bryan In Abington Anniversary

Secretary of State Bryan visits Abington Pennsylvania for the 200th anniversary of Abington Presbyterian Church. He will deliver an address starting May 23 and continuing until May 30. An attempt was made to bring President Wilson, but he cannot leave the Capitol at this time.

Bryan Abington Abington Presbyterian Church Wilson Capitol

Women Political Union to Parade in Syracuse Tonight

Syracuse and other cities plan a large parade this evening with organized branches from Troy Utica and other towns sending delegations. After the march a meeting will feature several well known women speakers addressing the gathering.

Syracuse N. Y Troy Utica Othe

Unveiling of Naked Truth Memorial in St Louis

In St Louis on May 23 the shaft Naked Truth, a memorial to German American editors, will be unveiled. It is the work of William Wandschneider, a noted separator from Berlin, whose reception has stirred controversy among supporters of the memorial.

St. Louis Wiliam Wandschneider Berlin

Vote Today on The Canal Tolls

Washington Senate leaders seek a vote today on the Panama Canal tolls repeat question. Opponents concede defeat as the lineup remains largely unchanged and senators who defied have been heard on the issue.

Washington Senate

Postmaster Appointments Announced in Garrett County

John H. Mertens is named postmaster at Green Ridge in this county. John A. Dawson is appointed at Lord. H. Bloom, Bond, Garrett county, and L. K. Dellinger at Dodson, Garrett county are also mentioned in the appointments.

John H. Mertens Green Ridge This County John A. Dawson Lord H. Bloom Bond Garrett County L. K. Dellinger Dodson

New York Lawn Tennis Club Opens Championship Tournament

The New York Lawn Tennis Club will open the championship tournament today in New York. The event marks the start of the annual lawn tennis competition with players expected to compete for top honors.

New York New York Lawn Tennis Club

Sunday dinner menu at Washington Lunch Room

An excellent menu advertises a Sunday dinner at the Washington Lunch Room. Listing highlights include frog legs on toast as a featured dish.

Washington Lunch Room Washington

Precision Timepieces Repaired at 126 Va. Ave

Directly from the United States Government Observatory, our store offers the finest timekeeping service. We repair any watch made whether imported or American to keep perfect time or no charge if unsatisfied. Stop by 126 Va. Ave.

Unite States Government Observatory Bie

Blue Laws Violators Plead Guilty in Cumberland Case

Webster K. Edwards manager of Truitt Drug Co and E R Kellough druggist appeared before Magistrate Humbird on a warrant charging blue law violations. Both pleaded guilty and were fined 22 dollars and 55 cents each. The case against Mike Onidio confectioner at 510 Virginia avenue was held sub curia.

Webster K. Edwards

Christian Endeavor Rally Held at Southminister Church

The Allegany County Christian Endeavor societies held their quarterly rally last evening at Southminister Presbyterian church. Addresses were delivered by Rev. G. E. Grown Rev. W. Bryson Smith of this city Rev. F. H. Crissman of Frostburg and others A round table talk was led by Charles I. Shaw with vocal instrumental music and elocutionary exercises in the program.

Societies of the Christian Endeavor Allegany County Southminister Presbyterian Church G. E. Grown W. Bryson Smith F.H. Crissman Frostburg Charles I. Shaw

Thieves Arrested Over Dynamite Plot at Gatun Locks

Three persons were arrested last night after the theft of a ton of dynamite sparked fear of an explosion near the Gatun locks. The dynamite disappeared days earlier and a careful search followed. Guards and vigilance are increased along the canal today.

Panama Gatun Gatun Locks

Colored Agent Wanted in Cincinnati Benefit Order

Classified notice seeking a colored agent in Cincinnati Ohio with monthly earnings reported between $100 and $500 for hustling tasks. Respond via Address Box 76 409 Cincinnati Ohio.

Hustier Cincinnati

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