Fire destroys Wilkinsburg block and injures nine
A major Wilkinsburg fire destroyed the Wallace bakery in the Wallace building at Penn and Wood streets and spread to the adjacent Caldwell building. Nine people were hurt, including Fire Chief Cromlish, as high water pressure and collapsing floors hampered efforts for five hours.
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United Press
Piltsburg
Cromlish
Wilkinsburg
Wallace
Penn and
Wood Sts
Cadwell
Cromfsh
W. G. Swing
Daniel Doncaster
David Anderson
William F. Korb
Peter Shrott
Robert Watson
J. B. Fisher
Robert Wilson
Caldwell
Fire scare at Dante school sparks riot on Desplaines
Chicago March 10 A fire scare at Dante school caused panic among hundreds of parents who rushed the building and clashed with teachers in a bid to retrieve children. Principal Miss Hayward activated the fire drill and led pupils to safety as smoke from chimneys caused the alarm.
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Hearst News
Chicago
Dante School
Desplaines Street
Lilly Likely to Foil Testimony on Electric Boat Probe
Washington March 10 President Lilley of Connecticut may refuse to testify Thursday before the special committee probing charges of corrupt practices tied to Electric Boat Co. He argues that appearing would reveal his hand and says the committee lacks concrete evidence beyond rumors to proceed with an inquiry.
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Lilly
United Press
Washington, D. C
Lilley
Connecticut
Electric Boat.Co
Luley
Lily
Hanged Chinamen and Night Rider Fire in Kentucky
Reports from Philadelphia and Brooksville recounts of executions for murder and arson by night riders. Include details of Chinamen hanged amid rumors of rescue attempts and townsmen’s lack of reaction. Also notes boxing result, spring millinery, and local ad snippets.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Seeks Separation Amid Thaw Family Turmoil
The first official statement on the Thaw domestic difficulties at Matteawan is given by Col. Bartlett for Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. Mrs. William Thaw contemplates a lump sum divorce settlement while Evelyn aims to maintain her stage career and seeks separation from Harry Thaw. The Thaw family reports estrangement with no extreme public outbursts, and Bartlett declines comment on alleged cash demands. Evelyn asserts no dependence on the Thaws beyond her husband.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Park Avenue
Franklin Bartlett
William Thaw
Evelyn
Nesbitt Thaw
Colin Bartlett
Harry
Matteawan
Thaw
General Conference in Baltimore May 6 in Methodist Episcopal Church
The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene in Baltimore on May 6 for about a month, drawing an estimated 9 delegates and about 2,000 attendees with families. The local conference meets April 1 at Hamline church, Washington, presided by Bishop Earl Cranston.
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Baltimore
Her
Methodist Episcopal Church
Maryland
Hamline Church
Washington
Earl Cranston
Charles F. Guthrie
Hamlin Church
Bloomndon
Piedmont
Cumberland
Death of Mr. Hickman Prominent Washington County Citizen
Cyrus G. Hickman aged 69 died at Western Maryland Hospital at 3 20 yesterday afternoon. He came from Boonsboro and worked twenty five years as head miller for L B Rohrer Co and later served as janitor at the Jenvey building on South Centre Street. A respected member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows he leaves a wife and daughter in Oklahoma. His remains were prepared at Stein's and services held at 7 20 this evening before burial in Boonsboro. He lived with J B Wickard at 4 Altamont Terrace for twelve years.
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Washington County
Cyrus G. Hickman
Western Maryland
Aed
Boonsboro
L. DB. Rohrer Co
Jenvey
Ion’ South Centre Street
Order of Odd Fellows
Stein
Hickman
Oklahoma
J. B. Wickard
Altamont Terrace
Central Y M C A Board Meeting Tonight At 7 30
The Central Y M C A board of directors will meet tonight at 7 30 with full attendance urged. Mr Geo F Tibbetts Inter State Secretary will stop in the city tonight on his way west and attend the meeting. Also note rubber tireing and coach painting at Richards Broxm.
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Central Y. M. C. A. Board of Directors
Geo. F. Tibbetts
Inter-State
Mysterious Stranger Robs Safe of Hirsch Brothers
A tall man resembling a country merchant visited Hirsch brothers in North Mechanic street, studied Dunn's Book, then entered the back office and robbed their safe. The inner door was broken after the outer door opened with the correct combination. about fifty dollars vanished, stamps untouched. Police hunt the suspect believed to be the thief, who may have left town.
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Hirsch Brothers
North Mechanic Street
Isaac Hirsch
Dunn
Hirsch
Cumberland Bills Aim to Reform Meters and Road Pay
Special from Annapolis March 10 reports Carl introduced amendments to Cumberland charter enabling city council to inspect gas and electric meters and cover costs. Allegany delegation favors Smith bill capping road engineers pay at 500 dollars annually. The piece notes other local items and a family telegram about T C Darnell near Raleigh.
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Gas and Electric Companies
Times
Annapolis
Carl
Cumberland
Stump
Allegany
Smith
Lenten Services In Frostburg By Cumberland Clergy
The Archdeacon Rev. Wm. Cleveland Hicks of Cumberland will hold lenten services at St. John’s P. E. Church Frostburg tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. A large crowd of women is expected in front of Gross department store next Thursday morning for a big embroidery sale drawing shoppers from Cumberland and nearby areas.
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Frostburg
Wm. Cleveland Hicks
Cumberland
St. John’s. P.E
Gross
Department Store
Miss Reiley Presents New Embroideries in Sale
Miss Reiley returns from New York with a fine line of smart new goods. Watch the advertisements for 1023¢ embroideries at 15c a yard in next Thursday's sale surpassing previously offered 25c, 35c, and 40c embroideries. Gross Brothers.
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Mise Reiley
New York
Miss Reiley
Brechler
Gross Brothers
Bargain Realty Listings on Columbia and Nearby Streets
The ad lists multiple properties for sale on Columbia Avenue and surrounding streets including a six room house at 650 dollars with seven dollars monthly rent, a new Groom house for 1600 with 10 cents down, a 40 foot lot on Browning Street for 5507, scarce lots on North Mechanic Street for 950, and a 20 room hotel on North Mechanic Street for 4500. Special low prices offered on additional brick and frame houses and groom house on Woodside Avenue with monthly terms.
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Columbia Avenue
Loase
Necessity Street
Browning Street
North Mechanic Street
Bedford Street
Mechanic Street
Ann Street
Park
Hanover Street
Baltimore Avenue
Cumberland Street
Potomac Hardware Co Seeks Seed Stock for Garden Buyers
We Want Woon To See Our stock of garden seed before buy. Potomac Hardware Co invites customers to view a full assortment of seeds and gardening supplies before purchasing.
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Bopp
The
Potomac Hardware Co
Best Dental Care in Cumberland by Dr Ichley
An advertisement touts Cumberland dental services by Dr Ichley claiming the most complete up to date carlers in the state and United States. It promises high quality work with a beat set of teeth for eight dollars and mentions crowns and bridges.
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Cumberland
Ichley
United States
Sample Casa Sought At Opposite U S Express Office
A local inquiry directs readers to the opposite U S Express Office to find Sample Casa. The note signals a search for the property or listing known as Sample Casa near the express office site.
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U. S. Express Office
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Mo Mok Kung
Jung Jow
Brooksville
Robert Stanton
Gardner
Gus Gardner
Sandy Williams
Evelyn Thaw
J. W. Avirett
J. R. Gorman
MR. Hickman
Richards Brox
Hirsch Bros
Mr. Stump
Lear
Paca Street
Darnell
William A. Margart
T. C. Darnell
Raleigh
N. C
County
Tanzer
Groom
Woodside Avenue
Dilley Street
Liberty
Tanner
McCleave Building
W. Md
Order OF Owls
Elks
Walter Powell & Sons Co
Opticians
Baltimore Street
Cumberland, Md
J. Geo. Hermann
Shidoo
Lambert
Balton Street
Wright's Central Market
Purity Butter
City Hall
Peter E. Wright
Ollo Circuit Theatrical. CO
Lessers
Harrity &Herr
Lew Glick
Fred Frederick
Gane
Manhattan Theatre
Eat Ag
Academy of Music
Melenger Bros
Lessee
Harry Hasting
Kings
Queens OF Music and Fun
Salome
Zenobia
Shrine of Love
Lippold's
Potomac Mattress Factory
Harrison Street
Aia
WM. McL
Somerville
Madame Dea
Atv
Atvea
United Midical CO
Non
Lanceurta
Cumberlang
H. P. Shafeer
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