Bloody tragedy in Midland over stolen chickens
Lonaconing Maryland March 2 a woman fled to a hotel seeking aid as John Rainey killed John Campbell with a gun after a dispute over three stolen chickens Rainey is jailed on a gunshot death charge while Coroner Martz notes the wound path and a jury rules death by gunshot.
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Evening Times
Lonaconing
Bowen Hotel
Midland
James Bowen
Bowen
John T. O'Rourke
John Rainey
John Campbell
Rainey
Wing
Jin
Martz
O'Rourke
Campbell
Death of Mrs. Mary A. Clites at 76 in Centre Street home
Mrs. Mary A. Clites widow of David Clites died Sunday at 4 PM at her daughter Ella Clites home 29 S Centre. She leaves daughters Mrs. Sarah A Dawson and Mrs. Wesley Leasure. Funeral from the house tomorrow at 2 PM Rev W O Barnes with John C Wolford funeral director. Pallbearers named Somerfield Hendrickson C H Wolford John W Greer William Ogieby D W Beall and D W Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Cltes
David Clites
Ella Clites
S. Centre Street
Ella
Sarah. A
Dawson
Wesley Leasure
Clearfield
Elia
Gondness
Mercy
Methodist Church
Rev
W. O. Barnes
John C. Wolford
Somerfield Hendrickson
C. H. Wolford
John W. Greer
Willam Ogieby
D. W. Beall
Threats in Annapolis Probe Spark Baltimore Editorial Response
A Baltimore banking firm condemns threats tied to the local option liquor bill and warns against intimidation of legislators. The editorial urges strict liquor control, asserts city revenues from licenses, and argues personal choice over legislative compulsion in Maryland's debate.
Mill Race Improvement Bill for Cumberland Commission
Maryland General Assembly considers an act to form a Cumberland mill race improvement commission. Joseph White, William D. Paisley, and Hazlehurst Spriggs would oversee channel alteration, earth removal, and self cleansing work with contracts and city funding. The measure authorizes property acquisitions by condemnation and a two thirds levy on abutting property with the city covering the rest. The act takes effect upon passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
General Assembly of
Maryland
Joseph White
William D. Paisley
Hazlehurst Spriggz
City of
State of
Acts of Isis
Euchre and Dance by SS Peter and Paul Church Ladies
The young ladies of SS Peter and Paul Church announce a euchre and dance this evening at their hall with refreshments served between events. Tickets are not sold in advance and will be available at the door. Mr E D Miller of The Early Mercantile Agency and The Standard Commercial Company has moved his office to 21 South Mechanic Street in the former Dr Wiley location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
SS. Peter and Paul's Hall
E. D. Miller
Early Mercantile Agency
Standard Commercial Company
Chicago
Third National Bank
Mechanic Street
Wiley
J. Geo. Hermann
Baltimore
John J. Kirk Buys Weiland Theatre In Morgantown
John J. Kirk purchases the Weiland Theatre a Baltimore street vaudeville house from Popular Amusement Company Morgantown W Va The sale of theatrical rights handled by Walter C Capper attorney Kirk had operated the Welland under lease in recent months Regular dinner 25 cents includes dessert served daily at Dat Bill's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weiland
John J. Kirk
Weiland Theatre
Baltimore Street
Walter C. Capper
Popular Amusement Company
Morgantown
W. Va
Kirk
Welland
Dat & Bill's
Funeral of Richard Bender in Cumberland
Richard Bender died Saturday at his residence on Green Street aged 76. He was a noted boat builder who established Bender and Doerner, later retiring with a competency. He leaves a widow, six daughters, one son, and a brother. funeral at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church with interment in the church cemetery. Also notes a Pre Lent Concert Recital at Emmanuel Parish House and a London bulletin on Sir Thomas Barlow’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bender
Green Street
Cumberland
Hollidaysburg
Thomas D. Me
H Weyand Doerner
Bender
Carrie Bender
Ida, Schrey
F. M. Gramlich
Edsar Keller
Prigcilla Bender
Inzsu-2
Agnes’ Hospital
Baltimore
R. Randolph
Johnstown
Pabst
Jacob Bender
Jeaves
Fire destroys home of Luke May opposite old automobile works
A house opposite the old automobile works in Luke May's neighborhood burned Saturday night with nearly all contents lost. The event reportedly started from a lamp that broke and a wife, said to have thrown it at him as he returned intoxicated.
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Luke
May
Vana
Death of a Colored Man at No 25 Hay Street
Edward Hamilton colored laborer aged about 500 years died this morning at his Hay Street home from pneumonia his body was taken to Stein morgue for burial preparations and unless chimed will be buried tomorrow afternoon in the county cemetery Dan and Bills advertises meals with good things and moderate prices and absolute cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hamilton
Hay Street
Stein Morgue
NIGGER IN THE WOODPILE Debate Over Natural Gas Franchise
Citizens sign a petition supporting natural gas benefits while warning of a hidden scheme by the gas company to gain control. The issue centers on franchising, price, and the prospect of higher rates once access is secured, with public anger and calls for fair flat rates. Also notes a Hindoo juggling troupe act at a show with other attractions.
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Go Far Ag
Cumberland
Wasalington County
Legislative Committee
As Company
Washington County
Surroundingerritory
Weiland
Princess Sotauki & Co
Hindoo Wonder
Deijthi
India
Jack Wilk
May Brady
Black Hand Attacks Chief Shippey in Home Hallway
Two unknown men, said to be Black Hand members, shot at Chief of Police Shippey and his son in their home. Shippey grappled one assailant and shot the other dead before being stabbed. driver Foley was fatally wounded. Both Shippey and his son were hospital bound in a precarious state. Police siege on conspirators continues. Also, E H Welch injured in icy fall on Decatur Street. confined to bed with ankle sprain but improving.
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Hearst News
Chicago
Black Hand Society
Shippey
George Shippey
Ohder Shippey
Foley
Augustania Hospital
Fedl
E. H. Welch
Decatur Street
Glenna J
Bargain House Lots and Hotel For Sale At North Mechanic
Real estate ad lists a Groom-house on rear Columbia Avenue for 650 dollars, a brand new rooming house on Necessity Street for 1000 dollars with 100 down and easy monthly payments, a 40 foot lot on Browning Street near engine house for 5507, scarce lots on North Mechanic near Bedford at 950, and a remodeled 20 room hotel on North Mechanic priced at 4500 dollars, all promoted as best bargains.
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Columbia Avenue
Necessity
Browning Street
North Mechanic
Bedford Street
North Mechanic Street
For Rent Groom house on Woodside Avenue and More
Rent notices list several properties with monthly rates and locations. Additional offerings mention brick and frame houses on multiple streets and a call to contact Tanzer the Hustling Real Estate Man for selling real estate or lots.
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Groom
Woodside
Avenu
Dilley Street
Liberty
S. Mechanics Street
Ann Street
Park
Hanover Streets
Baltimore Avenue
Bric
Cumberland Street
Tanzer
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John
John ‘Campbell
Mrs Rainey
Times
Toud
Nanney
Clites
Grr
Antoinette L. Brown Slackwell
Elizabeth
N. J
Unitarian Guard
Blackwell
Union County
All Souls
Henrietts
N. Y
Derlin College
South Butler, N.Y
Hambleton& Co
of Hambleton & Co
Calvert Street
Annapolis
The
Sun
Temperance People
Annd
Prohibition Party
Tee
Inder
Richard
Climberland
Learge
Emmanuel Parish
Elizabeth Roberts’ Helmer
Lewis Carter Bur
Daisy
All Orchestra
London
Thomas Barlowe
Campbell Bannerman
Dan & Bill's
Y.S
Lambert
Balto. Street
Afaryland
Shippy
McCleave Building
Order OF Owls
Elks
Eagles
Tee Walter Powell & Sons Co
Opticians
Cumberland, Md
Wright’s
Purity
City Hall
Peter E. Wright
W. Md
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