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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1915

Page

9

Etchison Eyes House Seat in Sixth District Race

Frederick Md November 8 H Dorsey Etchison told The Star he plans to run for the House of Representatives in the sixth district now held by David J Lewis. He may oppose government ownership of telephones and telegraphs after study.

Frederick, Md H. Dorsey Etchison the Star David J. Lewis Lewis Frederick County United States Etchison George L. Kaufman

McCuaig Lecture Draws Large Maryland Theatre Audience

More than a thousand attend the Central M C A event at the Maryland Theatre as Dr J Aspinall McCuaig speaks on Men’s Relationship to Woman. Audience impression prompts request for a repeat talk next Sunday led by John W Young presiding and prayers offered by Rev M L Enders.

Maryland Theatre Central M.C. A J. Aspinall McCuaig McCuaig Joseph Dawson M. L. Enders Ga Frederic Foster Snow M.j

Widow Galt's Favorite Flowers Inspire Engagement Corsage

Washington reports horticulturist Thomas F. Galvin achieved bloom for a finest violet and discovered a premier orchid named Golden Budget. He paired them as the Galt corsage in honor of President Wilson's engagement to Mrs Norman B Galt, with a delicate ribbon of light purple and sunset hues.

Washington Wilson Norman B. Galt Thomas F. Galvin

Kansas Court Upholds Webb Kenyon Act In Liquor Case

The Kansas supreme court on Saturday upheld the constitutionality of the Webb-Kenyon act removing interstate protection for liquor shipped into a state for unlawful use. The Missouri Pacific Railway Co. appealed a $100 fine on twelve counts for delivering intoxicating liquor in violation of state law. Justice West stated there is no more sacred status for whisky intended for unlawful use than for other contraband, and Congress can prohibit interstate traffic in both.

Topeka Kan Kansas Supreme Court Missouri Pacific Company Justice West Congress

Badger game murder case opens in Tipton

In Tipton Indiana on November 8 the first of murder, blackmail and assault cases from the Walter Warner death advances. Mrs Cora Robertson is alleged murderer and arraigned for assault on Varner while Gilbert Robertson faces blackmail charges. Mrs Robertson is accused of shooting Varner when he tried to enter her home. Prosecutors say the trio conspired to bilk Tipton County citizens in a badger game.

Tipton Tipton Ind Walter Warner Cora Robertson Viola Alenbaugh Gilbert Robertson Varner

Community Glee Club Plans Sacred Concerts And Talks

The audience sang hymns as Rev J L Ward gave the benediction. W Carl Richards chaired the meeting with Charles Shaw in charge of ushers. Baxley announced winter Y M C A talks by nationally known speakers and monthly Sacred concerts by the Glee Club and Ladies Choral Society. Meetings run 3:30 to 5. Ministers and Men’s Bible classes join the effort. Captain J Philip Roman attended as State’s Attorney. An afternoon lecture for women by Dr McCuaig on Eugenics is set for 3:30 at First Methodist Protestant Church Bedford Street with a follow up mass meeting at 8 about Social Evil and The Home.

C. A J. L. Ward First Methodist Protestant Church W. Carl Richards Charles E. Shaw W. S. Baxley Glee Club Ladies’ Choral Society Baxiey J. Philip Roman Bedford Street McCuaig

German Beer Ad Sparks Controversy Publicity

An ornate advertisement titled Drink German Beer Absolutely Fure creates attention with bold claims. The notice appears in a period-leaning style and features the unusual phrase Arrvartisement, suggesting a promotional gimmick rather than a standard ad.

Rev John L Oldham Appointed Rector at Watertown Parish

The Watertown Times reports at St Pauls Episcopal church Rev John L Oldham of Clayton has been assigned as rector. He has accepted and will begin duties on November 16. The Clayton church's current rector has led that parish for the past year.

Watertown N. Y St. Paul's Episcopal Church John L. Oldham Clayton Oldham Clayton Episcopal Church Clayton Church

Reverend Oldham Joins Clayton Parish as New Rector

Four months after ordination in 1910 by Bishop Leonard, Rev. Oldham, a native of Liverpool who grew up in Cleveland, arrives in Clayton after previous posts in Erie Pennsylvania and Baltimore. He is married to Alga Wellington, with a 18 month old son, and is son-in-law of former U S Senator George L Wellington. He and Mrs Oldham were recent visitors.

Leonard Kenyon College Gandher Ohio Oldham Liverpool Eng Cleveland Clayton Erie Baltimore Cumberland Alga Wellington Trinity New York City Albert C. Monk St. Paul's Church St. Luke's Hospital Mr. Oldham United States George L. Wellington

Actress Ray Beveridge Denied U S Passport Renewal

The state department refused to renew the passport of Miss Ray Beveridge an actress of Riverside Drive New York amid accusations she acted as a secret despatch bearer for the German government She had delivered pro German lectures and reportedly carried messages between Berlin and Washington as cited by Britain in the ongoing inquiry.

Washington State Department Ray Beveridge Riverside Drive New York Miss Beveridge United States Britain Department Berlin

Miss Beveridge Denies Spying. Passport Not Renewed

Rome reports Miss Beveridge stating she wishes to return to Germany to visit friends and be near her German fiance, a army officer, while denying any work for the German foreign office. Secretary Lansing orders that her passport not be renewed.

Miss Beveridge Germany Mesages Foreign Office Lansing

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