George J Schramm nomination profile for City Council
George J. Schramm a Democratic at large candidate for the City Council born in Barton forty years ago. He left public schools for mining then earned a business college diploma in Philadelphia. Schramm built a sales career with Laing Long Oliver and later Kennewey, married Lingo of Barton, has a wife and four children, and is described as a high grade, popular salesman with steady sales growth.
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George J. Schramm
Barton
Palm's Business College
Philadelphia
Laing, Long, Oliver Company
Mechanic Street
Kennewey
Miss Lingo
John Lingo
Sylefee
Vhomas Walter Koon
City
Somenle
Newberry County
South Carolina
Koon
Leesville
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Cumine
bin. Heran
John P Schellhaus Man of Progressive Cumberland Politics
John P Schellhaus, born in Cumberland 36 years ago, leads the Democratic County Committee. He rose from glassworker to president of the Potomac Glass Co. and now oversees a major local industry while guiding party campaigns with a reputation for honesty and efficiency.
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John P. Schelhaus
Schelhaus
Matthew Schellhaus
Schelhhaus
SS. Peter and Paul
A. M. Adams
Cumberland Glass Works
Mechanic Street
Ohio
Fostoria
Cumberland
Cumberland Glass Co
Schellhaus
Potomac Glass Co
John P. Schellhaus
Jerry Kean for Cumberland Mayor Leads With Character
The piece endorses George A. Kean as an honest practical leader for Cumberland, praising his character, accomplishments, and generosity. It also profiles Howard M. Fuller as Democratic mayoral candidate and Joseph Hirsh as a Democratic City Council nominee, highlighting Fuller’s long service, clerical skill, and civic dedication while noting Hirsh’s business success and loyalty.
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George A. Kean
Cumberland
Frank
Rock of Gibraltar
Maryland
Cumberland Mayoral Race Faces Age Challenge to Miller
A Cumberland editorial questions Republican mayoral nominee John G. Miller’s age, asserting he will be 21 on the 1903 rolls and not reach the required 30 before taking office. The piece cites charter rules, birth records, and sworn statements showing Miller cannot legally serve if elected.
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John G. Miller
George A. Kean
Morning Paper
Miller
Cumberland
General Assembly
United States
Feller
No. 15
Hanover Street
Young Named as Democratic Candidate in Piedmont
Mr Young of Piedmont West Virginia, a longtime B and O railroad employee, has entered public life as a Democratic candidate without initial intention. He has served as brakeman yard conductor and assistant yard master in the eastern yards, gaining a strong reputation over 23 years of service and a robust, rugged image. He is married to Anna Fisher of Keyser and resides on Virginia Avenue.
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Mr. Young
Piedmont
W. Va
A. A.l Young
Young
Tater
Yaal
Nnt
Anna Fisher
W. B. Fisher
Keyser, Aml
Virginia Avenue
SOME PLAIN QUESTIONS TO MR JOHN G MILLER
A political flap questions Mr Miller about qualifying age for mayor. The piece traces his birth date, age claims, and conflicting records from Cumberland records, registrars, and marriage papers, noting he was born August 30 1878 and would be 30 in August. The Times challenges the candidate’s stated age with documented dates.
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Court House
Miller
August L. Miller
Christina Hast
Conradi
Mr. Miller
John G. Miller
Cumberland
Richard McCardeh
Times
Hanover Street
John G. Milter
Allegany County
Vricklayer
Christian Hast
P. Conradi
German Lutheran Church
John G. L. Miller
Committed death by own action at Ashcom station
William H. Wilkinson, 34, died by suicide at Ashcom station beyond Bedfonl on Tuesday evening amid family troubles. He had learned his wife died on March 7, 1907, and while helping Mrs. Oliver move furniture, he saw a revolver, drew it, and shot himself in the breast near the heart, dying within five minutes after collapsing on a bed.
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Wm. H. Wilkinson
Ashcom Station
Bedfonl
Oliver
Heavy vote expected as city election nears
Indications point to a record turnout in the Monday May 18 city election. By 4 PM this afternoon the newly registered totaled 465 voters, with 6 more registrations noted, suggesting the largest vote in city history.
Excursion Postponed By Rain For Cumberland Company
The Cumberland Company No 2 uniform bank K P postpones its moonlight excursion to Tuesday May 1. Tickets are valid for the new date, Rideway A A Rideway serves as chairman of the committee.
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Cumberland Company No. 2
Uniform Bank
K. of P
Saan A. A. Rideway
Ido T
Thaw Fight Details Strain Habeas Case At County Court
The habeas corpus proceeding aims to free Liber Thaw as his lawyer protests the judge's denial of his right to testify. Sheriff Chanter reportedly traveling from Europe to remove Thaw from the county jail where he is held in comfortable quarters. Superintendent Baker of Matteay Asylum testifies, shedding light on Thaw's life and earlier escapades.
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Europe
Oy United Press
Peg Poughkeepsie
Harry 2
Bob” Chanter
Hey
Chant
Stanford White
Baker
Matteay Asylum
Lfe
Hold Up on Santa Fe Rail Robbery Reported
A heist near French, New Mexico, saw three men overtake an oil station guard and seize about 35,000 to 62,000 dollars. Bloodhounds aided the chase as deputies, horses, and a special engine pursued toward East Las Vegas and Dawson. The robbers fled along a railroad line after loosening the station and gagging the guard.
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Lonely Junction
el Paso
Tex
Junction Station
Las Vegas
X. Mex
Prench
Halfour
Dawson
Sama Fe
Buquergine
N. Mex
Bedford’s oldest citizen dies at 94 in Bedford County
John P. Reed Esq died at age 94 years 1 month in Bedford. He was Bedford county second lawyer and a longtime life member of the Reformed Church. Reed helped secure the Job trust for local education and served as secretary. He was survived by his second wife Ellen Weisel and several sons and siblings. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Bedford
Bedfi County
John P. Reed
Onc.e
Schellsburg
Swigburg
Bedford County
Promis
Reformed Church
Wher
Job Mann
Bed County
Min
Jeremiah
Kimmel, Hall, Baer
Vic
Whg
Ellen Weisel
John P
Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph A.v
Pdelphia
George W
Asbourne
Paul
Joseph S
Oakmont
P A
Tyrone
Ellen* Bourg
Seattle
Wash
Margaret Col
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Howard M. Fu
Democratic Party
Howard M. Fuller
Fuller
Clerk
Worth Centre Street
Orphans’ Court
Samuel Edwards Board of County, Commission
Ter
Piers
Edwards Board
Joseph Hirsh
Hirsh
Baltimore Street
George Anthony Kean
Shomas W. Koon
Jas. R. Young
Thaw
New York Courts
Peevish and Petulem
Santa Fess
Kean
Green Goode
Kean’s
Cery
Centre Street
Garde
Jersey Sweet
Ord
Washington
Sroaser
Lester Him
Commi Uniform Municipal Bind
Willard Waahligion
D.C
Tippold
Lippold
Itimore Street
Lippoll
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