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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1914

Page

4

Moving On Mexico and the Nations Watchful Waiting

The article argues that battleships off Mexico signal a shift from watchful waiting to drastic action against Huerta. It urges national patriotism, unity, and support for government measures, claiming intervention would be a peacemaking act not conquest. It notes navy value and a demonstration to Mexico and the world ahead of any possible action. Japan's new premier.

Huerta Senate House Committees On Foreign Affairs Mexico United States Tampico Japan

Okuma's Premiership Seen Stabilizing Japan Amid Reforms

The new premier Count Okuma is described as a unifying reformer with broad support across factions. His prior experience suggests a smoother start for a cabinet after March disruptions. A renewed ministry and balanced budgets are expected to calm public unrest and deter graft, restoring faith in government and promising fiscal stability for ongoing public works.

Okuma Japan Count Okuma

Editorial Afterthoughts and Political Satire Section

Mayor Koon opposed the health officer re election Harrington was re elected and has resigned The board would have been two to one for Harrington if Dr Claybrook had been re elected An anti Daily News pick may join the board The paper questions city depository selection and a reporterless Times and Daily News Another resignation follows the city accountant’s term ending plus broader world events mention Vera Cruz Tampico Huerta reminder and Coxey’s march toward the canal with military leaders in charge.

Koon Harrington Claybrook Board of Health Anti- Daily News

Caleb Blood Smith A Lincoln Cabinet Figure

Caleb Blood Smith born Boston April 16 1808 moved to Ohio educated Cincinnati and Miami University. He led a Whig newspaper in Indiana, served in the state legislature, was a presidential elector for Harrison, served as Indiana representative, then Interior Secretary under Lincoln before resigning in 1861 to become U S Circuit Judge for Indiana, dying in Indianapolis January 7, 1864.

Caleb Blood Smith Lincoln Boston Mass Ohio Cincinnati Cincinnati College Miami University Sentinel Indiana Harrison Con Taylor Mexico Dey Calhoun U. S Indianapolis

Water and Light Men Convene in Atlanta Meeting

The Tri-State Water and Light Association of the Carolinas and Georgia holds its annual convention in Atlanta today and tomorrow. Mayor Woodward welcomes attendees as President A. J. Sproles presides. The group promotes knowledge of public water and light supply and information exchange among managers and superintendents.

Atlanta Tri-State Water and Light Association Carolinas Georgia Woodward A. J. Sproles

Trout Season Opens in Pennsylvania Streams

The trout season opened in Pennsylvania yesterday as anglers expect good sport. Streams are well stocked with gamy fish, raising anticipation for productive fishing statewide.

Pennsylvania

News In Briefs From Cumberland and Beyond

A collage of editorial views and notes on politics crime and society. References to Huerta Wilson and Villa hint at 1910s era events while local items anticipate spring events like circuses and theater tours.

Washington White House

Fakir on ship vanishes in miracle of transit

On the British freighter Kafue a fakir named Faiz Ullah staged a series of apparent vanishings and returned in various forms from a sheep to a Hongkong trance before departing again for Bombay, leaving a farewell letter to the fourth engineer. The crew speculates on his rapid transit and mysterious powers.

India Far East Orient Faiz Allah Sahib Sanders Faiz Faiz Ullah Hongkong Indian Ocean Fiaz Bombay Boston Oriental

Progressives Converge in Indianapolis Convention

The Progressive State convention met in Indianapolis on April 16 with Albert J. Beveridge delivering the keynote. Beveridge aims for a Senate nomination. The date moved up from May 12 to precede the Republican gathering on April 22.

Indianapolis Ind Albert J. Beveridge

A Bit of Everything For The Press Readers

A compilation of quirky lines and jokes on April weather, fashion, social life, and daily observations. Whimsical quips touch on April showers, fashion, love, and common foibles with a playful newspaper voice.

Governors and battles span 1684 to 1912 in colonies and war

A chronology noting Francis Howard becoming Virginia governor in 1684, William Bull as South Carolina governor in 1760, North Carolina troops seizing Fort Caswell in 1861, slavery ending in Washington DC in 1862, a federal naval bombardment at Vicksburg in 1865, the Columbus Georgia battle in 1865, and the Irish Home Rule bill passing its first reading in 1912.

Francis Howard Lord Effiingham Virginia William Bull South Carolina North Carolina Fort Caswell Johnston District of Columbia Vicksburg Battle of Columbus

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