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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1915
Page
6
Review lauds Kick In as a well made melodrama with rapid and surprising situations. It centers on a robbery police and ex convicts without a visible thief on stage. Strong human elements, balanced cast and complete scenery earn steady applause. Company travels to Fairmont then Morgantown.
The Liberty Theatre will screen the sixteenth chapter of The Diamond From The Sky along with a two reel Reliance feature The Little Lumberjack at the Victoria Theatre today. Cast includes Paul Willis Mildred Harris Bert Hadley Mrs Harris and Dark Cloud. The Root of All Evil Majestic Comedy starring Jenny Lee and Spottiswoode Aitken plays at Victoria tomorrow.
Tomorrow the Grande Theatre will screen the Biograph feature Stronger Than Love along with the sixteenth chapter of The Diamond From The Sky. Also showing are The Call of Motherhood by Lubin and The Assayer of Lone Gap with stars Walter Spencer Vivian Rich Louise Lester Jack Richardson and Perry Banks.
Irish lecturer David O Conor told about 100 Clan na Gael supporters at the Maryland Theatre that English agents in America control trade and communications and that U S munitions sent to England aid a war against Ireland. He warned that Irish Americans would stop such exports in a month.
Advertisment notes C Edgar Kellar for Register of WIAS and announces a nine hundred dollar gold distribution to the babies of the community via The Cumberland Press, with full details to come in a few days.
Rev G Verner Brown of Wilmington Delaware superintendent of the Eastern District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance will speak at 8 oclock tonight in the City Hall auditorium. Brown is described as a strong fearless speaker and an invitation is extended to all attendees.
In Snow Hill Maryland Levin P Robinson his wife and farm hand Alonzo Redden were shot and killed by Frank Grano on the Robinson farm. Grano was arrested while en route to Snow Hill to surrender Jealousy of Mrs Robinson given as the motive.
Delegates for 175000 miners from the Tri-District meet at the Anthracite convention in Wilkes-Barre to draft demands for a new wage scale effective April 1 next year. They are likely to press for a 20 percent rise, an eight hour day, and union recognition. Also reported a motorcycle collision at Centre and Bedford streets where John Van Pelt and passenger Thomas Russell were injured when struck by a car driven by J E Fox.
Announcement endorses John R. Warfield for Register of Wills on the Democratic ticket. Due to limited time before the September primaries, Warfield plans to meet voters as possible and asks for support from supporters who know his character and ability. He aims to fulfill the office duties faithfully.
An incident on Baltimore and Liberty streets left Deputy Sheriff John J. Trieber striking Henry C. Nose after a dispute over an old bill. Nose claimed political motive, but Trieber denied it. Trieber later confessed at Justice Keller's office and was fined one dollar, halting state action. Nose sought arrest by city police. Sheriff Irvine refused. The piece also touts Hepich's growing influence and his bid for reelection in the 1916 Maryland legislature.
A portrait of C J Herpich detailing his candidacy for re election to the House of Delegates. It highlights his hard work, respect among peers, legislative impact, and key measures he supported including the Luke bridge project, the Western Maryland depot, the Miners Hospital at Frostburg, and funding for public schools in Cumberland.
John G. Merrbach seeks reelection to County Commissioner after a first term marked by prudent financial actions and avoidance of needless interest costs. He is portrayed as experienced, with a flawless record and high integrity, urging voters to support his candidacy.
Democratic primary appeal dated September 14, 1915 requests votes for Warfield and Lamy Seed for the Wisconsin race. Message solicits all voters support and lists names Ty, Ty and John R. Warfield amid campaign motion.
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