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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
4
The excerpt notes Mediation talk amid war sentiment in Congress and commentary from newspapers about President Wilson, Bryan and Huerta. It mentions a Virginia district case involving Representative Saunders and humor about war and peace prospects, with assorted quips from presses across cities.
The piece frames the Colorado strike as a fight between minority workers and majority, noting armed guards and National Guard involvement to restore order. It also discusses weak peace prospects in Mexican mediation with Huerta, Carranza, and Zapata, fearing delays and escalating dangers from smallpox and yellow fever.
Silas E. Thomas and fireman M B Coughenour escaped as runaway cars sped down the Sand Patch incline near Philson. Thomas, 306 South Street Baltimore and Ohio engineer, is recovering at Allegany Hospital while Coughenour was also hurt. A rehearsal is planned at House under the Gild of Embo Dramatic Club with about thirty five participants.
The Baltimore Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church begins its ninety seventh annual session at St John’s A M E Church in Baltimore with Bishop L J Copping to announce appointments Monday evening. Addresses will be delivered by R R Wright R C Ransom J W Rankin Bishop John Hurst R F Watson and John R Hawkins. Rev James D Jackson attends and receives a warm reception. The assembly hopes to extend his stay in Cumberland for another year.
In Chicago on April 30 the final three days of the Scoop Show will feature soldiers joining the stage. They join the closing of the Special Cabinet Meeting on the Mexican Situation with the Spirit of ao. A military band will perform.
Hartford April 30 The execution of Joseph Buonamo twice convicted for the murder of Jennie Cavagieri of Chicago in Stratford over a year ago will take place today. His first appeal sought a new trial and on his second trial he was again convicted, a third trial defeated him.
The National Progressive Party's executive committee meets in Chicago to decide if Theodore Roosevelt should be fielded for New York governor this fall or kept for 1916. They plan a general strategy for the Congressional campaign amid worry that Roosevelt's candidacy is vital to the party's survival in New York.
Warden Jas M Clancy, appointed by Governor Sulzer, resigned and urged that wardens and great prisons be required to undergo an examination to prove fitness. He said he was unfit for the job and should be selected from experienced keepers or others with substantial prison experience.
United States Navy aviators patrolling the Vera Cruz area report to Admiral Badger and General Funston. They confirm Mexican forces concentrate on destroying railroad bridges and tracks on the Vera Cruz to Mexico City line.
New York April 30. Andrew Carnegie declares opposition to war with Mexico explaining the need for leniency and arbitration with sister republics. He cautions that U S military action could unite other nations against it and favors peaceful policy.
In Chicago on April 30 an effort by the Real Estate Board calls for renting agents to cooperate in shifting lease dates. Leases in many cities end April 30 or Sept 30, making May 1 and October 1 move days. Utilities face disruption from meter changes, disconnections, and reconnections, and business interests back reform by common consent with real estate men.
Two horses offered for sale at low price by National Standard Ice Cream Co. Readable street address 106 to 110 N Centre street appears in the notice. Contact the company to arrange purchase promptly.
Washington reports Florida contributes two entries to the National Hall of Fame with a statue honoring Apalachicola physician inventor Dr. Joan Gorrie creator of the artificial ice making machine. Miss Emma Stewart unveiled the statue as Senator Fletcher presided and scientists spoke.
A collection of light jests and short notices on theater, fashion, and daily life. It parodies stagecraft in Shakespearean times, quips about Spring hosiery and department store life, and ends with a timeline of U.S. milestones from 1789 to 1913.
Vincent Astor son of the late John Jacob Astor and Miss Helen Dinsmore Huntington marry quietly at Hopeland House Staateburg N Y due to Mr Astors illness. They plan a honey moon motoring trip to England France and later reside at Ferncliffe with ambitions for experimental farming on their estate.
Juliana Wilhelm born April 30 1909 is the only child of Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry. The Netherlands celebrates her birthday as a fete day while she remains heir apparent to the throne.
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