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Newspaper

Maryland Cumberland Evening Times

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1908

Page

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Maryland Legislature Activity and Bills in Annapolis

Annapolis Md Jan 31 Houses adjourned after a brief session. Senator Shannon proposed executing capital criminals at the Maryland penitentiary. Governor Crothers faced many office seekers while bills addressed streetcar crowding, department store licensing, extending Jim Crow law to steam roads, local option measures, and Baltimore city licensing.

Sannapolis Shannon Maryland Penitentiary Wo Praseres Allegany County Annapolis Crothers Charles J. Fox Bureau of ‘Industrial Statistics Frank. C. Wachfep George N. Numsen Brady Anne Arundel Baltimore Washington Baltimore City Los Annapolis Jones Wicomico

Miss Adella Paret Attacked On Madison and Lafayette

Miss Adella Paret daughter of Bishop Paret was seized from behind by an unknown man on Madison Avenue near Lafayette Avenue in Baltimore at about 6 p m Wednesday. Her mail valued at fifty dollars and some cards were stolen. A negro in dirty clothes fled west on Lafayette. Captain Ward alerted district officers. She is staying with relatives at 1410 Madison Avenue while her father is away in Florida.

Adella Paret Bishop ‘Paret Madison Lafayetter Avenue Ward

Palatial B and O Train Service Expands to Richmond

A Baltimore and Ohio train travels daily except Saturdays from Richmond to Pittsburgh via Washington, using a palatial Pullman car service on the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac line. The schedule saves about 10 hours over the old service, with arrival in Pittsburgh the next morning.

Balimore Sun Richmond Saynay Baltimore and ‘Ohio Railroad Company Pittsburg Fredericksburg Pittsvue

Times Comic and Magazine Features Promise Saturday Delight

The Times announces tomorrow's issue will include three full pages of colored comic sketches led by Professor Hypnotiser Willie Cute Brainy Bowers Hiant Li and a new character Foolish Fred. Patterns for dress and home entertaining tips accompany the features for broader appeal. Subscribe now to get daily news plus the comics at lower cost than a Sunday paper.

Times Tomorrow Professor Hypnotiser Willie Cute Brainy Bowers Hi Ant Li Hig Bow Foolish Fred Hve the Times

Emmanuel parish church officers elected at annual meeting

The Emmanuel parish church club held its annual meeting in the parish house with Hon. R. R. Henderson presiding. Officers elected for the following year were J. W. Thomas president Joseph Sprigs vice president E. Daily secretary and F. B. Jenvey treasurer. A social program followed with performances by G. W. Montignani and others, and the gathering adjourned to Washington's Birthday for an address on Maryland church establishment.

Church ‘Club Church “Club Emmanuel Parish R. R. Henderson Nominalens J. W. Thomas Joseph Sprigs Hicks Henderson Gen. Sprige McMichael A. A. Doub AL Taylor

City Bonds Paid Off in Securities Sale

A city received a check for 65000 in full payment of Cumberland bonds issued in 1878 to aid the Pennsylvania Railroad in Maryland. The city, holding a second mortgage on the road, will render it upon receipt as bonds are canceled. Mr. Richmond delivered the funds to the city treasurer and the transaction closed.

Repjauhe O Nicamena Cumberland Pennsylvania Railroad Company Maryland Eity Richmond

Central YMCA building supper to discuss project

The committee on the new Central YMCA building project will hold a supper at the Queen City Hotel tomorrow at 5 30 p m to meet George Z Tibbetts and Cameron Beck of the Interstate YMCA to discuss the new building. All men interested should notify the YMCA secretary by tomorrow noon.

Queen City Hotel George Z. Tibbetts Cameron Beck Interstate Y. M. C. A M.C. A

Mrs Lowndes Entertains at Rawlings Country Home

Mrs Lowndes hosted a bridge whist gathering at Rawlings country home last evening with attendees including C L Brett W G Hicks A H Boyd Jas A Millholland Lewis Millholland and Mrs Anna Stubblefield. Four-year-old Jota Grace Durst saved her seven-year-old sister Marion by smothering flames from a fire, preventing severe burns.

Lowndes Lloyd . Lowndes Rawlings Bridge Mesdames C. L. Brett W. CG. Hicks A. H. Boyd Jas. A. Millholland Lewis Millholland Anna Stubblefield Sitter United Press Pittsburg Grace Durst Marion Grace

Explosion at fuse plant injures workers in Frankfort Arsenal

United Press reports an explosion at the Frankfort Arsenal fuse plant this morning injuring three workers and causing a citywide panic among residents. The incident follows a bank run as the Oriental Bank fails to reopen in New York.

United Press Philadelphia Frankfort Arsenal New York Oriental’ Bank

Warfield replies to Seth demands proof or apology

Ex Governor Warfield fires a pointed reply to Senator Seth on charges of selling stock in the Washington Branch of the B&O R R for 210 a share and ante election pledges. He denies the allegations, cites canal and expenditure details, and demands a Senate column publication plus an apology if proof is lacking. A Ros enbaum ad follows noting a Saturday sale of dress goods at 25 percent off.

Baltimore Warfield Senate Joseph B. Seth General Seth Robert S. Hart Annapolis Maryland Seth Washington Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Senate Chamber State House Commission F. C. Latrobe Mr. Warfield

Conscience Stricken Thief Returns Chaplaincy Theft Items

A thief who robbed the Holy Family Orphan Asylum last night returned the gold chalice and $100 this morning in a mysterious manner found wrapped in paper in the garden. The incident is reported from Pittsburg. The notice also mentions a hardware store promotion and an upcoming execution schedule for four murderers in Harrisburg with dates in March.

United Press Pittsburg Pal Holy Family Orphan Asylum Hearst News Harrisburg Stuart Willam Smith Allegheny Mareh Harris Holmes Alfred Jones Fayette Charles Warrell Schuylkill

Judge Dowling Delivers Largest Thaw Trial Charge

Jury to weigh insanity evidence as Harry Thaw case moves to verdict. Judge Dowling emphasizes law and evidence over character, outlines burden of proof for insanity, and warns jurors against prejudice. Jury retires at 11 34, verdict expected after 4 30.

United New York Sac Dowling New-York Stanford White Hearst Harry K

The Graft Trial Opens With Bill Records For San derson Furniture

The graft trial opens as George Crississie Shummaker’s clerk and later James Jeffers audit tor genera]l attorney testify on how the San derson furniture bills were prepared and entered. The state seeks to prove the bills were approved. controversy arises over admitting all thirty three bills totaling about 900000 dollars, most tied to items named in the indictment. The prosecution aims to show no surface measurement exists and to let in evidence to broaden charges.

United Geo Issee Shummakers Sanderson Janes“ Jeffers Rney- Scarlet Aston Philadelphia van Weil Board of Grounds Harrisburg

Champ Clark Retained by Mrs Monroe in Boyer Town Fire Case

Attorney Champ Clark represents Harriet Monroe in the Boyer town tragedy case alleging her responsibility for the blaze. The matter centers on the deadly fire and its implications for the involved parties.

Champ Clark Washington Champ ‘Clark Harriet Monroe Boyertown

Arrival of Battleship Fleet Promises Observers Soon

The note indicates expected observation of the American battleship fleet as it arrives within a day or two. The fragment suggests preparations for viewing or monitoring the fleet’s passage.

Durabi Potato Masher Free Offer

Mysterious ad offers a Durabi potato masher free with a purchase of baking powder. Mentions Grand Union Co located on Baltimore Street with a date code 31-11.

Grand Union Co Baltimore St

Case retried after hung jury in Johnson murder charge

Court fixes Tuesday for retrial of William Johnson alias Cherry Pie after a jury failed to agree on charges of assaulting Pollard. Johnson had been jailed three months, with appeals and prior sentencing to the House of Correction. The docket also includes Charles Martin’s concurrent one year terms for three jail thefts and the Dillon Shields ejectment contest over the St Cloud Hotel. William Norris v B&O set for Monday damages trial. John N Kane of this city dies in Winchester at age 60. Green of Garrett introduces a liquor sale prohibition bill for the fifth district.

Wiliam Johnson Cherry Pile W. C. Capper Johnson Pollard T. G. Dillon Catherine Shields St. Cloud Frostburg Dillon Purnell Sloan and Robb Miss Shields

Tanzer Real Estate Man Seeks Buyers Across City

For sale real estate notices advertise up-to-date homes with 6 to 7 rooms on Ann Pulaski Polk and Orchard streets. Prices range from $1800 to $3500 with rentals and lots offered by Tanzer Nos 24 26 and 20 Fifth street and at Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street. Calls promise abundant listings and quick sales.

Ann Street Park Tanzer Pulaski Street St of Tanzer Polk’ Street Pennsylvania Avenue First Street Orchard Street Fifth Street

Classified business notices from The Times directory

A scanned listing of local merchants and professionals offered by The Times. It includes architects, attorneys, confectioners, cleaners, coal and wood dealers, fish and oyster vendors, harness and saddlery, insurers, jewelers, milliners, and more with addresses and contact details. The page reflects typical early 20th century small-business ads.

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