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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
4
A lively editorial voice surveys rising war talk with patriotic caution. It notes Mexico City's calm stance, Vera Cruz blockade, Huerta and Villa, Diaz’s silence, Coxeyite recruiting, and possible consequences for Americans abroad. It also mentions Greek volunteers, Root's political gambits, and Wright’s aeroplane stabilizer as broader reflections.
The article argues that the Vera Cruz assault by American marines, who seized the city’s customs house with casualties, marks a declaration of war by emergency. It condemns Senate delay and urges decisive action by the United States, praising the army and navy.
A letter condemns Notre Dame University students who attacked Mexican students, urging severe punishment and accusing them of a patriotism lapse. It warns that anti Mexican sentiment could provoke violence, urging restraint and responsible behavior to avoid endangering lives.
A report from the collector of internal revenues argues that strict suppression of opium in the Philippines shows systematic effort can curb drug use. It urges a nationwide U S campaign to restrict narcotics, keep drugs from victims, and reduce the criminals created by drug influence.
More than 200 young women join the Spring Festival and Ball in New York to aid the Societies Building, civic center, and league for Political Education. The festival opens today with a later recital of the pastor el idyl Spring by Manuel Klemn. Participants wear rose, tulip, violet, and blossom costumes. The new building will house clubs similar to the Economic Club.
Washington April 22 The House Agricultural Committee will begin public hearings on bills concerning cotton and grain standardization and futures contracts. The action follows the New York Cotton Exchange deciding to base contracts on government grading and settle on commercial differences rather than fixed ones.
An advertisement urging listeners to drink German beer labeled Absolutely Pure. The message repeats the slogan to reinforce the product image and brand.
Major General W W Wotherspoon will assume duties today as Chief of Staff of the United States Army for a seven month term before retirement. He has served as assistant chief of staff for four years and Brigadier General Hugh Scott is slated to succeed him, potentially in the fall after the Border assignment.
New Haven inquiry resumes as Interstate Commerce Commission hearing probes ties between the Billard Company and the New Haven railroad. Witnesses aim to show dummy transactions totaling about 2.7 million dollars, with a stubborn fight anticipated between opposing factions and commission members.
New York reports a cabinet member may attend Washington Park’s opening and Brooklyn will host a season home. Kid Lewis plans to quit boxing for baseball with a Hartford tryout. Cross may move to California amid Los Angeles praise. Freddie Welch trains for a bout with Cross next Tuesday. Vice Commodore 2:11 may be sold to Russian buyers. McCoy sets the lease surrender price.
Nearly 400 delegates attend the Southern Gas Association convention in Mobile, Alabama from April 22 to 24. Five business sessions are planned with industry leaders speaking, plus several social events.
The International Harvester Co. of America appeals a Missouri Supreme Court ruling that fined $28,000 and barred it from business for antitrust violations. The Supreme Court session opens in Washington with the case on the docket.
Bloomington Illinois April 22 The first annual convention of the Garage Owners Association of Illinois begins in Bloomington with a plan to organize and bring every city in Illinois into the association.
In New York a famed circus figure Miss Maria Gillis urges defining a girl’s health from infancy with milk sleep and activity. She promotes tomboy roles in early life and housework as key exercise for mature women. Also notes Dr Alexis Carrel's heart surgery demonstrations compelling surgeons during the American Surgical Association meeting.
Rescuers labored after a mine collapse near Ocean as tons of debris and a nine foot thick roof trapped workers. Daniel Porter aided from a banquet scene. over 200 men rushed to the site amid timber shortages and dangerous conditions. Thomas Bush, a bachelor aged years, and Joseph Bush, both tied to local churches and fraternal groups, were among the victims.
The notices describe Isaac Cavanaugh and Patrick Cavanaugh families with survivors at St. Josephs St Michaels and related Catholic and fraternal groups. A second mine slide at 11 o'clock today delayed rescue efforts and Coroner William H. Shaw is en route to the scene as recovery may take hours.
Augusta Georgia April 22 Rev Frank Hall Wright known as the Indian Evangelist arrives today to conduct the great union revival meetings pastors of the city have planned for weeks.
Florida State Press Association opens a three day session in Fort Myers with Governor Trammell and the official party present. Vice President Mar y and Mrs. Marshall may attend the gathering.
A humor filled collage with quips about blond Eskimos in Labrador, office gossip, tea tax jokes, and social quips. It blends witty exchanges and social observations from a past era, featuring comic lines on manners, fashion, and everyday life.
Senator Miles Pondexter of Spokane was born in Memphis Tennessee on April 22 1868. He studied at Fancy Hill Academy Virginia and Washington and Lee University earning a B S in June 1891. He practiced law in Walla Walla and Spokane and served as prosecuting attorney before becoming judge and then a member of Congress. He was elected United States Senator by the Washington Legislature on January 18 1911.
A record notes that he took his seat in April 1911 and that his term of service expires in March 1917.
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