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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1914
Page
4
The Cumberland Press weighs in on the Mexican border crisis with notes on Villa and Funston, warns of yellow fever risks, and questions U S policy toward Mexico. It cites Japan rumors, Uruguay effigies of Wilson, and a dispute over Roosevelt’s honor amid naval intrigue and national anthem snubs.
The piece argues Admiral Fletcher's declaration of martial law in Vera Cruz was justified due to Mexican civil incapacity and rising pestilence risks. It notes the arrival of General Funston’s brigade will boost safety, and warns yellow fever threat looms with summer heat approaching.
The article reports rumors of anti American unrest in Mexico City and along the Pacific coast as General Funston moves toward Vera Cruz. It notes possible evacuation of foreigners and doubts about Villa while urging cautious action and readiness for any shift in Huerta’s stance.
U. S. Consul Garrett in Nuevo Laredo Texas witnessed the burning of his headquarters by fleeing Federals who fired volleys across the Rio Grande into Laredo. Garrett saved all important documents and helped evacuate American residents to safety.
The Cunard liner Carmania departs Boston for Liverpool today starting its regular North Atlantic service. The ship, noted as the leading steamer in the current route, carries the return voyage to join the transatlantic schedule.
The article describes the Jackies aboard the superdreadnought flagship of the Special Service Squad loading shells for lighter guns. It notes these projectiles were used by U S fleet gunners in Vera Cruz Harbor to cover the landing forces.
In New York on April 28 anti-suffrage forces and opponents of reform mobilize for a lengthy battle as the constitutional amendment on women’s suffrage nears submission to voters. A.N. Chittenden argues women cannot enforce laws, urging men to influence policy at home. The piece also touches on a sobbing monkey in Colombia and profiles H. G. Spurrell’s South American collecting, plus a vignette on Guy Scull a Harvard man and veteran of multiple wars now linked to the New York police department and secret service.
A collage of humorous bits and quips appears in The Press with jokes on opera, theater, marriage, fashion, and daily life. Snappy lines touch on Goethals, Plankville, and silly observations about busy bodies, ads, and modern improvements. Notable dated items include 1788 Maryland as the seventh state and 1905 Gen. Fitzhugh Lee’s death.
An advertisement by a Ridgely West Virginia clairvoyant and palmist promises a complete life reading at a reduced fee of one dollar, with no payment required if unsatisfied. The ad claims to reveal present and future matters including love, marriage, business, health, and secret influences, and to provide guidance to achieve wishes.
Moving picture plays offer a home based sideline with earnings from 25 to 150 dollars per scenario. A worker can complete a play in a few hours and sell it to producers who pay upfront upon acceptance. One man reportedly earned 3500 pounds in six months, and women have equal opportunity. Send for free complete particulars by postcard.
William S Greene Republican of Fall River born Tremont Illinois April 28 1844. He moved to Fall River with his parents in 1844 and educated in local public schools. Greene served on the common council 1876 four years as mayor 1880 and again 1886 1895 1896 1897. He was elected to Congress May 31 1898 to fill the unexpired term of John Simpkins in the Fifty fifth Congress.
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