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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1914
Page
7
War bulletin reports French warships bombarded Vogegi Nova and Dezebournos on the Asia Minor coast northwest of Emyrna. Both towns were set ablaze. Turkish legation officials said neither was fortified.
City Council unanimously rejected two proposals by J. Mayer & Co. to buy the city paying bonds with commissions of 5250 and 9000 dollars. The vote left the paving issue as is and defeated a resolution to sell the entire 150000 dollar paving bonds now. The session also addressed traffic concerns, Workmen's Comp, road congress plans, automobile fines, pipeline rights, and various city ledger adjustments.
Benjamin C. Jenkins of Buckhannon formerly Hancock stayed at the Arlington then left for home while seeking a new business location. The paragraph also notes dozens of social and professional visits by Cumberland and area residents, including church officials, hotel guests, and local business figures.
The Cumberland City Council unanimously approves a resolution by Dr. T A K Hummelshime to provide winter work for unemployed residents. The plan funds advance street paving prep, begin as soon as arrangements are made, and continue through winter as engineers deem proper.
London reports tentative plans for the burial of Lord Roberts known as “Bobs” the northern England military hero. Roberts died of pneumonia while visiting Indian troops in France and is expected to reach London Thursday. A simple service will precede a grand funeral with King George VI and Queen Mary in attendance.
The notice lists multiple marriage license pairs including William J. McGreevy with Bridget F. Paugh of Piedmont West Virginia, Martin Luther Momyer with Sheila Shupe of Ruffsdale Pennsylvania, and Oliver Cromwell Strong with Anna Edna Lutz of Absecon New Jersey among others in Ford City Gilpin Frostburg and nearby locales.
The Garrett County court adjourned with no verdict in the paternity case against John Hitchina of Carlos and with the Aldridge case alleging carnal knowledge of a girl under 14 postponed. Judge Henderson departs for Oakland to select jurors for the term. court reconvenes Wednesday morning.
Five thousand men idled since the European war outbreak have returned to work at U. S. Steel mills in Gary Indiana. The revival follows easing wartime production strains and reflects a retooling of labor as market demands shift.
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons that Great Britain spent between 1.5 and 5 million dollars daily in the European war. The figure caused a sensation and sparked questions about government handling as MPs pressed cabinet members for answers.
New York opened the Cotton Exchange today after a closing halt since July 31. A large crowd filled the galleries and many traders attended. The market started steady with light trading and prices well below July levels, though participants regarded the session’s quotes as fair.
The Hague November 16. Dutch coast guards report mining along the North Sea with 12 to 20 mines picked up daily over the past week. The drifting devices reached the Dutch shore and waters off Zeeland, endangering coastwise and internal navigation.
London dispatch reports the Emperor will fund reconstruction of Catholic churches around Ivangorod damaged by German shell fire. He ordered financial aid for residents harmed by temporary German occupation.
Acting on orders of Commissioner Hummelshire Chief Eisenhauer furloughed Patrolmen William Hildebrant Herman Nolte Charles Small and Fred Snyder today. The layoff is due to economy measures as police department funds run low and expenses must be curtailed.
Savannah reports San Francisco selected as the 1915 meeting place of the United Daughters of the Confederacy at the closing session of their annual convention.
George B. Caldwell president of the Investment Bankers' Association advocates immediate reopening of stock exchanges in the country. He proposes forming a pool of 250 million dollars subscribed by bankers and investors nationwide to support the market, managed by five or seven top bankers from New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago.
Somerset, Nov. 16. Mrs Clara Beale Miller of Meyersdale has been removed to the Somerset county hospital for the insane on information from her husband William 8 Miller of Miller Manufacturing. A guardian petition is filed and Judge William H Ruppell set Nov 24 for a hearing. Her brother Newton Beale of Tama Iowa is expected. Formerly a teacher and later a department store saleswoman, her marriage reportedly grew tense in recent years.
Howard E Leasure of Greensburg was found not guilty of embezzling 757.51 from Wear A Well Shoe Co while in charge of a Greensburg store. The trial concluded with Leasure returning home to Braddock Way, after being arrested here months ago and brought to Pennsylvania by a detective.
Geneva dispatch says Emperor William with staff reached Kolmar 40 miles southwest of Strasbourg on Friday evening. The town did not greet him with decor, as residents had not been warned. The emperor appeared anxious and taciturn during the visit.
A remarkable piano demonstration unfolds in Cumberland this afternoon in the Frederick Music Company window. The performer, labeled “Norba,” is presented as either an automaton or a man. From 2 30 to 4 30 this afternoon the Fos ter piano hosts the first of this mysterious person’s concerts.
Tankaway and Kiowa Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men will travel to Frostburg tomorrow evening by a Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad special train to attend the county class adoption. A band will accompany them. M. E. Diehl and J. W. Moore are the local committee members.
Augustus E Gray sues B and B for 5000 alleging destruction of a barn and contents by fire on September 11 1913. Plaintiff claims engine spark caused the blaze. telegram reports sister Beulah Decker Kight died at Harper's Ferry West Virginia but later clarified death announcement mistaken. Fitzhugh L Decker and Lulu Margart accompanied initial inquiry.
Robert R. Henderson and others transfer to Anna Elizabeth Mathews a parcel on Princeton Street Cumberland for 150 dollars. Harry A. Mills and wife transfer to Rebec ca Laden a parcel on South Mechanic Street for 10 dollars. Sheriff Harry Irvine conveys to George A. Crawford land in the Old Town district for 1205 dollars and 6 cents. Bradford C. Gibbs transfers to Bradford L. Gibbs land along the National Turnpike four miles west of Cumberland for 10 dollars.
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