Cumberland Gas Franchise and Customer Waivers
City records summarize BAS Company's ITV franchise granting ten thousand dollars to hold harmless the city for gas line work and right to lay pipes on additional streets. The contract waives common-law rights for injury or damage and limits liability for interruptions, with meter rules, rates up to fifty cents, ten year tax exemption in exchange for city buildings with free light and fuel, and broad consumer obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Fis
Ballest
Tianslates
Society Shocks Exclusive Set Steals Jewelry In NY
Mrs Jean nette Neutrann of the Hotel Stratford intelligent society circles was arrested in New York City on March 6 for stealing jewelry worth 20000 from wealthy men she visited. Detectives say twenty pawn tickets found at her home prove the thefts and she admits the crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearsteine
New York
Jeannette Neutrann
Stratford
Society
Fire Devastates Nidasov Area in Japan
A huge blaze in Nidasov, Tokyo region, consumes four hundred buildings. Loss estimated at two and a half million dollars. Report by Unitea Press from Tokio dated March.
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Japan
Unitea Press
Tokio
Nidasov
Statement by killer of Jesse Price and rival’s father verdict
The killer J Henry Jahn, Spokane real estate man, says he killed Jesse B Price in Darrington after clashes over real estate and business in Pittsburg. Attorney William M Price, Jesse’s father, says Jahn killed the son to avenge prosecutions and claims Jahn had a notorious Pittsburg career.
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Jesse Price
William MM. Price
Lehigh Avenue
Jesse Benson Price
John
Jahn
Pittsburg
Work of Legislature New City Charter To Be Introduced
Special to the Times Annapolis Maryland March Ten engrossing clerks failed to get to the Cumberland city charter but it will be introduced by Mr Stump and the engrossing being done in the for in troducing today It will fully engrossed and ready by Monday night Senator Shannon s differential resolution which passed the Senate was referred to the Ways and Means Committee of the house this morning Mr Carl s joint resolution asking the government to take over the National Pike will be reported early next week The Legislature adjourned till Monday night Mr Green introduced a bill to change the boundary lines of the following eleventh districts of Garrett county
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Annapolis
Cumberland
Stump
Shannon
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
House
Carl
Mr. Green
Foll
Garrett County
Bank to Reopen Knickerbocker Trust Company
The final installment of the stockholders assessment of 1,200,000 was paid by depositors enabling court authorization to reopen Knickerbocker Trust. The bank reportedly holds 3,000,000 in hand and depositors with 50 million in deposits signed to reopen.
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Knickerbocker Trust Company
Hearst News
York
Satterlee Committee
Blacksmith and Wagon Shop Opens on Wil fame Street
Mr J F P Lewis formerly with the 8 and Vas opens a first class slacksmith and wagon shop at Wil fame street next to Smeltz store. Prices right work right best material used. Will be glad to see all my friends. Give me 2 tha new
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J. FP
Lewis
Vas
Wil Fame Street
Smeltz
Nova Scotia Wins Gold Medal at Jamestown Exposition Mining Exhibit
Nova Scotia receives the gold medal for its mineral display at the Jamestown Exposition, amid reports by government experts praising the province’s mining potential. Officials note substantial gold production in the past and highlight the Miocmac Mine near Bridgewater as a standout specimen source.
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Nova Scotia
Grealer
Province of
Wis
Wits
England
Bnston- Richardzon
Bridgewater
Serious Accident to Edward Stein Near Lindnersville
Edward Stein of this city was thrown from a Stein delivery wagon at the Baltimore Pike and Central Avenue intersection in Lindnersville while returning from Mt Pleasant cemetery. His skull was fractured after striking a rock. surgeons removed bone near the brain. Stein, about 44, lives on Henry Street with his wife and five children.
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Edward Stein
Stein
Baltimore Pike
Central Avenue
Lindnersville
Mt. Pleasant
Cumberland
Mr. Stein
Western Maryland Hospital
W. F. Twigs
A. W. Hawkins
Edward White
Henry Street
Plotless Chicago anarchist attempt to kill Chief Shippy
Chicago on March 6 reports that Lazarus Averach Averbuch attempted to shoot Chief Shippy. Assistant Chief Schuettler announces arrests of several anarchist suspects but cites no conclusive confederates. Investigations into Olga Averbuch and others yield no solid links to the crime. A circulated tip about Emma Goldman arriving in Chicago could not be substantiated.
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Shippy
Chicago
Lazarus A Averach
Rosa Stern
Averbuch
Olga Averbuch
Harry Goldstein
Edelstadt
Isadore Maron
H. Abrahamovitz
Schuettler
Emma Goldman
St Louis
Senate delays Crothers appointments in Maryland
In Annapolis on March 6 the Senate delayed confirmation of Governor Crothers general appointments. Senator Moore says he will not take up the appointments until the committee can meet. Three committee members also sit on Finance Operations and Judiciary panels, delaying action. The governor disputes claims of delay. Senator Harpers corrupt practices act advanced to second reading with Democratic amendments adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
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Moore
Annapolis
Senate
Crothers
Gas Explosion Slightly Damages South Lumberland Store
A natural gas explosion at James Mason's second hand furniture store at 140 Virginia Avenue occurred at 3 50 PM. A loose gas line joint allowed gas to escape and ignite when a stove was lit, causing a fire that damaged stock but not severely. No. 3 Fire Company responded and extinguished the blaze with chemicals.
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James Mason
Virginia Avenue
No. 3 Fire Company
Browning Street
Receiver Appointed for Western Maryland Railroad
Judge Thomas Morris signed an order appointing Benjamin F. Bush, president of the railroad, as receiver for the Western Maryland Railroad Company. Bond set at 100000 with Fidelity and Deposit as surety, road to operate under court direction. Receivership follows declining securities and inability to pay semi annual interest due April 1 amounting to 749. Proceedings conducted after court hours in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Thomas, J. Morris
United States Court
Benjamin F. Bush
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Bush
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Maryland
West Virginia Central
Pittsburg
Gould
Western Maryland
Western Union
Missouri Pacific
Wall Street
A Day of Funerals in Collinwood Village
Cleveland reports a day of funerals as one third of the Village School children are buried in multiple cemeteries. Roughly twenty more bodies remain in the ruins, blackened and mangled, hindering identification and slowing the search amid questions of cause and responsibility.
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Hearst News
Cleveland
oXr
Collinwood
Chief Cites Threat Note Signed by American Italian
St Louis police chief Creecy reports receiving a note marked with black hand prints and warning him that he is the next victim. He says the message references Tommyrol and is signed by An American Italian.
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Tommyrol
Hearst News
St. Louis
Creecy
Measles Epidemic Claims Across City
The article discusses reports of a measles outbreak in the city and rumors that people can catch measles multiple times. It cites doctors who say repeated measles can occur and notes public skepticism about lifelong immunity after a single infection.
War Secrets Plot Tied to German Authorities
Brooklyn federal officials admitted the arrest of two men for attempting to sell U S war secrets to Germany was indirectly caused by German authorities. The men planned to exploit a torpedo part found under a lumber pile after the alleged plot was uncovered.
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United Press
New York
Brooklyn
United States
Germany
Bargains in Homes and a 29 room Hotel on Mechanic Street
Tanzer offers real estate bargains on a 6 room house for $600, a 4 room home for $1000 with $100 down, and a 40 foot lot on Browning Street for $550. North Mechanic area scarce lots at $950, plus a remodeled 29 room hotel on North Mechanic Street once money maker offered at $4500 with other brick and frame houses priced for quick sale. Special low prices listed for several properties including 44 S Mechanic, 5 Ann near Park, 41 Hanover, 87 Baltimore Ave, and Cumberland Street.
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Columbia Avenue
Browning Street
North Mechanic Street
Bedford Street
Tee
S. Mechanic Street
Ann Street
Park
Hanover Street
Baltimore Avenue
Cumberland Street
For Rent Ads Seek Tenants and Sales Help
For Rent by owner a 6 room house on Woodside Avis priced at 11 dollars monthly. An office on Dilley Street near Liver Ty listed at 10 dollars monthly. Call Tanner the Hustling Real Estate Man for selling real estate or lots.
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Woodside Avis
Dilley Street
Liverty
Tanner
China Faces War Risk as Japanese Fleet Moves In
Pekin dispatch reports rising danger of armed clash with the Japanese as the Japanese Southern squadron moves toward Canton. China weighs pride against war fear and military experts hasten to build up troops though still outclassed. Tomorrow the New Dairy Lunch Room near the post will open to the public amid city notices.
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Pekin
Canton
China
Win. Brechler
Bree
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BAS Company
ITV
Algagoi
Marder
Jesse B. Price
Wh. Piles
Everett
Washington
J. Henry John
Spokane
Ron
Jesse Denney Price
Segeral
Pittsburg Gold Mountain Mining Company
Price
Jahu
Jann
Shenf
Seattle
Darrington
Hazel Station
Lindners
Vie
GEO. Hermann
Baltimore Strmet
P.S
Lambert
Balton Street
Afaryland
Cumberland Lumber CO
Wiliam Street
Tanzer
Sthey
Lilley
Rules Committee
Electric Boat Company
Congress
McCleave Building
Tn W. Md
Bopp’s
Centre ST
Order OF Owls
Elks
Tre Waltser Powell & Sons Co
Baltimore Street
Cumberland, Md
Wright's
Purity
City Hall
Peter E. Wright
W. Md
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