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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
7
After promotions and transfers in Ohio agencies, Western Maryland Railway shows weekly gross revenue of 202260.48 for the week ending October 14, up from 166731.48 last year. Cumulative figures since July 1 show a $501410.12 rise, with stockholders meeting in Baltimore today.
George Fawcett stars in a courtroom melodrama where Judge Randolph Kent abandons his son over jewel theft. The son, indicted for embezzlement, faces a ten year prison sentence but is revealed to have sacrificed himself for others.
William Fox presents Edward Sheldon drama The New Governor at the Grande Theatre with William Farnum in the lead. The production deals with a pivotal modern social issue, described as a $100,000 photoplay shot across New York Washington DC and Augusta Georgia.
United Press reports Detroit October 20 the National Safety First association exonerated Mrs O Learys cow for starting the Chicago fire. It brands Mrs O Leary as a warning example and urges a national fire prevention campaign including Fire Prevention Day laws fire marshal appointments school instruction and tougher building and fireworks regulations.
Roads Chairman O F Weller, as Republican candidate for Governor, announces three appointees to a commission to reform state government. Edwin G Baetjer and Jacob Epstein of Baltimore, and Benjamin A Richmond of Cumberland named to study waste and propose economy measures. A Democratic pair would join if elected.
Former Judge Henry D. Harlan endorsed Harrington for Governor in a Baltimore interview. He urged Democrats to vote for Harrington, praising his character and a platform promising economy, and suggested a nonpartisan commission headed by Dr. Frank Johnson Goodnow. He argued Harrington’s election would align the legislature and influence national politics.
Philadelphia reports a near engagement between Dr Cary Grayson naval aide to President Wilson and Miss Gertrude Gordon, heiress and ward of Mrs Norman Galt. The proposed union would unite Gordon’s wealth with Grayson’s prominent Washington position amid Cupid rumors surrounding the administration.
Capt. T. J. Oatman of Louisville credits Tanlac with relief from years of stomach and catarrhal trouble. The advertisement notes Tanlac’s Cumberland introduction at Lichtenstein’s 61 Baltimore Street and other area pharmacies, promising recovery from dyspepsia, catarrh, and related ailments.
James R. Mann congressman born near Bloomington Illinois 59 years ago today. Edgar Selwyn author born in Cincinnati 40 years ago today. Rear Admiral William F Fuller born Rochester New York 60 years ago today. Elliott W Major Missouri governor born Lincoln County Missouri 51 years ago today. Dr William L Poteat Wake Forest president born Caswell County North Carolina 59 years ago today. Charles N Herreid former South Dakota governor born Dane County Wisconsin 58 years ago today. Judge George A Carpenter US Circuit Court of Appeals born Chicago 48 years ago today.
Local Frostburg panel schedules a public hearing after reviewing a list of health matters. Officials, including community leaders, plan to gather input from residents and gather data on upcoming health initiatives.
A historical summary notes events from 1815 Jamaica hurricane wrecking vessels to 1840 a fierce Van Buren Harrison campaign to 1865 Champ Ferguson execution in Nashville, 1890 Pike’s Peak railroad completion, and 1814 war era notes including Russian defense Warsaw and others.
A year ago today Allied forces recaptured Ostend while Berlin acknowledged fleet bombardment. Paris and London reported heavy fighting on the left wing with Belgians bearing the brunt. England announced internment of German and Austrian nationals aged 17 to 45 and took sea fuel for Germany, as oil shipments faced seizure.
A gathering of leading Episcopal clerical and lay figures marks the formal opening and consecration of the Potter memorial chapel on Morningside Heights. Erected by the late bishops stepsons the Clark brothers at a cost of 250000 dollars, the chapel joins six others surrounding the cathedral sanctuary.
National and international women of prominence will attend the Congress of Women in San Francisco on November 1 with Miss Margaret Wilson and Princess Patricia among expected guests. Lady Aberdeen will preside and is a noted feminist leader. social events are planned for visitors.
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