Social events and fundraisers fill community calendar
The Ladies Aid Society of the Allegany Hospital adjourned for summer after serving free cream and cake, with plans to reconvene in October. The Social Club gathered at Mrs. J. W. Shuck’s home for dinner served at six. Colfax Lodge Daughters of Rebekah host a strawberry social at Odd Fellows Hall to benefit the State Odd Fellows Home. The Friendship Bible Class hosts a social and parcel post sale on Bedford Street. Carroll Club membersheld a dance and card party, and the Potomac Club hosted a five hundred and bridge night for the D A R Tablet Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shuck
Columbia Street
Friendship Bible Class
First M. P. Church
Bedford Street
Potomac Club
The
Five Hundred
Bridge
Tablet Fund
Roosevelt and Wilson share long White House meeting
Former President Roosevelt visited Washington to meet President Wilson and discuss travel books and stories. The two men avoided politics, spoke of the river of doubt in Brazil, and exchanged greetings with crowds as Roosevelt prepared to depart for Madrid where Kermit Roosevelt will marry next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rosevelt
National Capital
Wilson
Congress
Smithsonian Institute
Diplomatic Corps
Roosevelt
President Wilson
White House
Douwht
Brazil
Maher Coal and Coke opens Shamrock Mine in Rockwood
The Maher Coal and Coke Company has reopened the Shamrock Mine at Rockwood employing about 30 miners and expects to ship 150 to 200 tons daily. The operation will boost local income with a two week payroll of $500 to $800 distributed in the Rockwood area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maher Coal and Coke Company
Rockwood
Freight Classification Hearing in Topeka Kansas
Formal hearing on the railroads request to extend the interstate classification to interstate business opened in Topeka Kansas. Officials state the classification would not cause any general rate increase or decrease in Kansas.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
New Frostburg Plant Sold to Rail Company
The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company has taken over the Frostburg Illuminating and Manufacturing plant with Public Service Commission approval. The plant, supplying Frostburg and nearby, will switch from steam to new motive power as changes cut operating costs and boost receipts under the new refinancing.
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Hagerstown and Frederck Railway Company
Frostburg Dluminating and Manufacturing Company
Public Service Commission
Frostburg
Corps of Engineers
Bio Security
Envoys Discuss The Peage Plans In Mexico Pacification Talks
Niagara Falls May 27 officials report progress in pacification plans for Mexico with South American mediators and the United States. Justice Lamar announced that some details of a pacification plan have been agreed upon after a two hour conference with American delegates. He said discussions have begun and show actual agreement on several points while others remain under discussion.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
United States
Justice Lamar
Mexico
Ontario
International News 8Service
Alveolar Method Promises Natural Teeth Restoration
The Alveolar Method offers a painless alternative to false teeth and plates. It builds up lost teeth with porcelain adjustments without removing roots, and claims strong, clean results. Consult National Painless Dentists at 100 Baltimore Street, second floor.
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National Painless Dentists
Baltimore Street
Ulster Calm After Home Rule Bill Amid Fear of Outbreak
Dispatches from Ireland report no violence through night and forenoon but warn riot and bloodshed may follow when the Home Rule bill becomes operative. Government forces prepared to suppress any revolts as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lndon
Ireland
Ulster
Davison Wanted for Cattle Theft in Grafton
Howard Davison is sought by Grafton police for stealing three steers from H. L. Roy of Philippi. He was arrested but escaped by leaping from a fast moving car while in custody.
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Grafton
W. Va
Howard Davison
H. L. Roy
Philippi
Wilson did not suggest to ICC on New Haven inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized denial of reports that President Wilson made suggestions to the commission about his wishes or about witnesses. It was stated that Wilson made no suggestions to the Commission, directly or indirectly, regarding the inquiry.
Storm in Superior Leaves One Dead and $500,000 Damage
A Monday night storm in Superior Wisconsin killed Andrew Cricknon, crushed the Northwestern Fuel Company bridge, blew church steeples away, collapsed a steamship era bridge, and damaged windows and communications. The Frank Bell steamer was driven ashore in the chaos.
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Superior Wis
Frank Bell
Northwestern Fuel Company
Andrew Cricknon
Contempt charges against Atlanta detectives dismissed
In Atlanta on May 27 the contempt of court cases against Detective William J. Burns and assistant N. F. Lehon were dropped. The witness Annie Maud Carter was found not to be in custody of the court when she left the state, invalidating the basis for contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Wm. J. Burns
N. F. Lehon
Annie Maud Carter
Baby Show Featured At Potomac Club Lawn Fete
The committee plans a baby show as a feature of the lawn fete at the Potomac Club on Thursday June 18.
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Potomac Club
Tire Tube Reliner Prices and Stock Notes
Tire Factory Sales Co lists tubes and reliners with prices per size from 28x3 to 37x5 and notes on stock. Non skid adds 15 percent, red tubes incur surcharges. discounts apply for cash, COD with 10 percent deposit. Dayton Ohio as location and date.
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Tire Factories Sales CO
Dayton
Ohio
Allegany County Liquor Licenses Sought by Local Applicants
Notices issued under the 1894 act and later amendments announce liquor licenses for Allegany County businesses. Applicants must file remonstrances within 20 days of May 26 with the clerk of the Circuit Court. Louis Reynolds requests a license at a Keifer location near the Western Maryland Railway. Owner Patrick W. Kavanaugh owns the premises.
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Potter
General Assembly of
Maryland
Allegany Courty
Circuit Court
Allegany County
Louis Reynolds
Western Maryland Railway
Keifer
Kefer Maryland
Patrick W. Kavanaugh
Removal Notice for Wm E McHugh Attorney at Law
Wm. E. McHugh, attorney at law, moves from 55 and 56 Third National Bank Building to No. 1 Washington Street on June 1, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. McHugh
Third National Bank
Washington Street
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Colfax Lodge No
Rebekah
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Odd Fellows’ Home
Carroll Club
Ladies of Carroll Club
Col. Roosvelt
Shamrock Mine
Frederick
Victrolas
W. F. Frederick Piano CO
Baltimore St
Cumberland, Md
Bishop's Motorcycle Garage
Front Street
J. L. Howard
Wm. Billmyre
Harrison and George Streets
Howard & Billmyre
Cumberland
General Electric
Edison Mazda
Union St
Rio
A.B. G. Mediators
A. R. Bender
Shirey & Clarke
Biddle
Frederick Street
D. I. Biddle
Leader Garage
South Cumberland
Ford
E. Laing Ave
Keys Hotel
J. J. Zapf
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