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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1914

Page

3

Second Game Of Big Series Ends With One Run Loss

Boston pitcher James faces Philadelphia as the second game of a big series ends with a 1-0 score. Multiple innings feature singles, walks, and small-ball action, including Evers and Deal keying late scoring and defensive plays. Official attendance 20,562.

Boston Mann Collins McInnis Evers Franed Whitted Philadelphia Murphy Murphy James Schmidt Old Ring Deal Catcher Barry

British Air Squadron Destroys Zeppelin at Düsseldorf

London reports a British air squadron attack on a German airship shed at Düsseldorf. Squadron Commander Grey with Lieutenants Marix and Lippe dropped bombs from 500 feet, destroying a Zeppelin as flames shot 600 feet high. All three officers survived though their aircraft were lost. The operation covered over 100 miles into enemy territory despite heightened anti aircraft defenses.

London Dusseldorf Secretary of the Admiralty Grey R. L. G. Marix 8S. V. Lippe Marix

Brown University 150th anniversary festivities planned

Providence reports the 150th anniversary celebration of Brown University from tomorrow through the 15th featuring a historical pageant on the college’s growth and lectures by noted professors. Taft, Carnegie, Hughes, Noon and others will assist with speeches. President Wilson may attend the closing day events.

Providence Brown University New England London Newport University Taft Andrew Carnegie Charles Evans Hughes Supreme Court Noon Argentina Wilson

Convention in Aguascalientes to restore order in republic

Mexico City reports a convention to restore order across the republic convening in Aguascalientes with Carranzist and Villist generals gathering. Hostilities are paused for talks and General Obregon expresses hopeful prospects for a satisfactory agreement.

Mexico City Aguascalientes Obregon

Boston Hosts First Cyclecar Show The Weeklong Exhibition Opens

Boston opens its first cyclecar show devoted to light cars cyclecars and small delivery vehicles and will run from October 10 to October 17. The event highlights a growing trend in compact personal and commercial transportation in the city.

Boston Mass

Alabama State Fair Opens With Canadian Exhibition

Montgomery Alabama October 10 The Alabama State Fair starts the coming week with a full showing of state industries and products. A notable display arrives from the Canadian Government showcasing its resources. Saturday is Negro Day as the Masons expand and improve the Negro department. The horse racing program promises a higher class of entries for the exposition.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Great Dominion

Roses for children benefit in Pittsburgh sale

Pretty girls carry crimson roses sold in Pittsburgh on October 10 to raise funds for the First Allegheny Day Nursery and Home for Children. Friends ensure a large sale to support the institution and its work.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgers Allegheny Day Nursery

Exchange of Pulpits Proclaimed for Elkins and Davis

Rev. R. E. L. Strider of Keyser will preach at Grace Episcopal Church in Elkins tomorrow morning and evening with Holy Communion at the morning service. Rev. R. Cary Montague will fill Strider’s Davis and Thomas appointments on that day.

R. E. L. Strider of Keyser Grace Episcopal Church Elkins R. Cary Montague Mr. Strider Davis and Thomas

Otter Creek Lumber Company closes after fifteen years

The Otter Creek Lumber Company at Hambert on ends its operations after fifteen years. The mill and all belongings are being moved away following the farewell whistle last Saturday.

Otter Creek Lumber Company Hamberton Advocate

Unusual Demand for Cars on B and O Rail Line

The Baltimore and Ohio reports strong demand for coal and refrigerator cars across the Cumberland and Cumberland Division regions including Romney Keyser and Vanderlip. Mines in George's Creek struggle to secure cars while apple shipments from Romney and nearby points sustain high freight needs. Winter months are expected to intensify coal car demand.

Baltimore and Ohio Caumberland and Cammellsville Cumberland Pennsylvania George’s Creek Romney Keyser

Miners Get New Y M C A Building at Ramage

Governor Hatfield and UMW leaders spoke at Ramage on Little Coal River as the Spruce River Coal Co donated a new Y M C A to miners. The frame building includes pool and billiard parlors, baths, a library and reading room, with elegant interior fittings. It will be free to miners upon admission.

Ramage W. Va Hatfield Thomas Cairns United Mine Workers Organization Little Coal River Spruce River Coal Co

County Registration Totals Announced for Allegany County

Final four day registration in Allegany County counts 12,181 with 7,041 Democrats and 4,605 Republicans. Minor party tallies include 191 for Progressives and other groups listed as Prohibitionists and affiliated lines.

Allegany

Cumberland Press Personal Notices Caller Request

Patrons and friends are asked to telephone personals and other news items to The Cumberland Press. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated. The Editor.

The Cumberland Press

Local Visitors and Travels Reported Around Town

Miss Elizabeth Jones travels from Ridgway to visit Mrs Baxter near Cumberland. C John Wenrick stops in Hagerstown en route to Rochester tech school to visit his brother Ross. Geo Winebrenner visits grandson W E Winebrenner in Martinsburg. McHenry Holzshu and W M Roberts Jr return from Philadelphia after world series game. Joseph F Miller and New York cement rep visit Cumberland Beall Street. Miss Helen McHale arrives from Elkins to spend a week with Miss Alma Nicalba. Mrs Mamie Benson goes to Derwensville to be housekeeper for Rev P A Lynen. Boyd A Reinhart travels to Baltimore on business. James Clark heads east on B and O train No 6.

Elizabeth Jones Ridgway Baxter Cumberland Berlin C. John Wenrick Hagerstown Ross Wenrick Rochester Geo. Winebrenner W. E. Winebrenner Martinsburg J. A. McHenry Charles G. Holzshu W. M. Roberts, Jr Philadelphia Joseph F. Miller Cumberland Hydraulic Cement and Manufacturing Company New York Lawrence Cement Company Beall Street Helen McHale Elkins Alma Nicaballa Mamie Benson Mamie Cowdry Westernport Derwensville Pa P. A. Lynen Boyd A. Reinhart Baltimore James Clark Baltimore and Ohio East

Rail line appoints new roundhouse foremen in Connellsville

Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces Edward Welsh will replace Earl J. McCartney as inspector of motive power on the second section. McCartney left for Wheeling. Thomas V. Donegan becomes assistant foreman of the roundhouse succeeding Welsh.

Connellsville Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Edward Welsh Earl J. McCartney Wheeling Thomas V. Donegan Mr. Welsh

Cumberland Land Deal Noted In Goeth Street Parcel

Christiana Fillinger and husband to George H. Stark, parcel of land on Goethe street, Cumberland, $1, etc. Miss Virginia Ervin, of Petersburg, W. Va., entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Price, of Frostburg.

Christiana Fillinger George H. Stark Goethe Street Cumberland Virginia Ervin Petersburg W. Va Miss Price Frostburg

Germans Wrecked American Oil Tanks Near Antwerp

German forces shelled oil tanks owned by Americans near Antwerp while the American flag flew over them. Consul General Diedrich reported Antwerp bombardment began Wednesday and he left the city as fighting raged. U.S. officials expect owners to file claims after the war ends.

Washington Antwerp State Department Diedrich Ghent United States Paris Lille Oise St. Mihiel

Columbia University Hall Burns in Major Campus Fire

New York Oct 10 Columbia Universitys University Hall a two story building housing the gymnasium the Columbian Spectator the college paper the eating commons the swimming pool and the power plant burned with an estimated loss of 1 000 000 Fire Chief and 2 000 students helped save trophies and college property while gates delayed fire response the structure designed by Stanford White formerly housed President Murray Butler when installed in 1905 and believed to have started in the eating commons kitchen.

New York University Columbia University Columbian Spectator Murray Butler University Hall Stanford White Harry K. Thaw

Settlement dispute sparks circuit court argument

In Circuit Court Judge Henderson hears a case where George Zink sues C and P Telephone Co over an on site injury. A special plea claims Zink settled with Brown the contractor for 400 dollars and that the agreement acts as a release for the telephone company. Zink’s attorney Saab Praeger says the agreement is not a release but a covenant not to sue. Judge Henderson will rule next week.

Circuit Court Robert R. Henderson George Zink C. and P. Telephone Company Union Street Ferdinand Williams Zink Brown Telephone Company Saul Praeger Henderson

Clef Club Plans First Rehearsal at Central Y M C A

The G. Clef Club will hold its first season rehearsal at 8 o clock Monday evening at the Central Y M C A. Ing ham Lore directs this season with strong membership interest and promising concerts anticipated.

G. Clef Club Central Y. M. C. A Ingham Lore

Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway Timetable Update

J E Taylor superintendent announces schedules for Frostburg Cumberland and Westernport lines. First Frostburg to Cumberland departs 6:00 am with hourly service on the hour until 11:00 pm. Reverse from Cumberland to Frostburg begins 7:00 am arrival 8:00 am. Westernport and Lonaconing routes start 6:12 am with last 12:00 midnight from Frostburg. all cars connect at Frostburg.

Frostburg Cumberland Eckhart Clarysville Red Hill Long’s Narrows Park Baltimore Street Baltimore Westert Westernport Lonaconing Franklin Reynolds Barton Moscow Midland Blakes Borden Shaft Frost J. E. Taylor

Marriage Licenses Granted In Washington and Maryland

Emile David Frey of Washington DC and Lillian Melvina Rushe of Hyattsville Maryland receive a marriage license. Louis Joseph Sapp and Mary Nich olas Dagher, both of Westernport Maryland, are also licensed for marriage.

Emile David Frey Washington, D. C Lillian Melvina Rushe Hyattsville Louis Joseph Sapp Mary Nicholas Dagher Westernport

Walter Powelle & Sons Co Watch Repair Notice

Direct into our store from United States Government Observatory twice daily affords our stores absolutely correct time to the smallest fraction of a second necessary for the best adjusting and regulating of fine watches. We repair any watch made imported or American to keep time to your satisfaction or no charge.

United States Government Observatory

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