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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1914
Page
4
President prepares to seek congressional authorization as Huerta refuses U S demands and a wider conflict seems imminent. The United States has shown restraint while giving Huerta chances to respond, and questions arise about who will bear the burden of war.
The Yarmouth pier fire and bombing, blamed on suffragists, prompts police to suspect skilled male operatives despite literature left at the scene. Early reports note no women seen near the wrecked mile-long structure. Scotland Yard doubts. Time may reveal who bore the blame.
Vera Cruz reports say a US squadron at Tampico remains at sea awaiting the rest of the fleet while Rear Admiral Cradock's British squadron flagship Essex arrives from Tampico. Mexican tensions rise with machine guns and ammunition arriving from Mexico City, and refugees receive US guidance on aid.
Boston reports that the signal lanterns used by Paul Revere to alert of British approach are rehung in the North Church steeple. A Sunday service witnessed the sexton lower the lanterns and place them on the original hooks dating to 1775.
The Baltimore Federation of Labor passed resolutions praising Senator Frederick N. Zihlman for backing measures in the State Senate that aim to improve workers' conditions. The Labor Leader and Baltimore Trades Council received copies, and Zihlman was lauded for supporting the Workers Compensation law now before the Legislature.
The twenty seventh anniversary banquet of Cumberland Lodge No. 63 B P C Belks will be held Friday April 24 at 9 p m at the lodge. The committee was selected and has prepared a program of entertainment. Lloyd L Shaffer of Allegany County Circuit will be on hand as assistant.
A collage of quips from Cincinnati Enquirer Seattle Post-Intelligencer and St. Louis Post-Dispatch jokes about men wanting little here below and women pursuing the rest. The lines blend humor on money desire fate and social asides.
A collection of satirical notes on election pacing and press freedom. References toMessengers, Coxey, Roosevelt, and Huerta mingle with observations on summer weather, aviation in Russia, and a two headed birth. The piece mocks political rhetoric and public figures while noting naval demonstrations and labor leadership rumors.
From Gotham Knickerbocker a portrait of graft amid New York City wholesale trade and department store buyers. anecdotes recount ring loans and coercive favors, plus a futuristic multi story basement apartment plan for housework and childcare with specialized basement staff.
The Cumberland Lucca Italian Band members traveled to Eckhart yesterday to rehearse with the local contingent. The group, about 30 now and planned to grow to 40, will perform publicly in May with simple uniforms, starting with an initial piece at the City Hall.
The Potomac Club schedules six dances with Daisy's orchestra providing music on April 2 May 14 May 28 June 11 June 25 and July 9. The board announces tennis courts open for members. Two teams of married and single members are formed led by Dr Kagh P Heinta captain of the red team and George Henderson of the other. The ladies' house committee will arrange teas.
Cumberland Council No 179 United Commercial Travelers held memorial services Sunday in Wertheimer building rooms then attended High Mass at St Patrick Church with Very Rev Edward J Wong as celebrant. Rev Whavite OW delivered the sermon to the gathering.
A fast paced collage of light items and quips with references to Teddy roaming South America for botanizing while others chase adventures. Humorous snippets on delivery boxes, fashion, manners, and social observations reflect a playful, editorial breeze.
Sharon Ohio April 20 L Poulas a prominent Greek citizen claims if Wilson calls for volunteers most of the 40 000 to 50 000 Greeks who recently returned from the Balkan war would enlist They are seasoned soldiers and would aid the United States in Mexico
William Connor Eckhart, a member of the German Arion Bane, and Miss Grace Lawrence were married here last week. They will reside at Eckhart.
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