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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press surveys six months of World War I, noting shifting American sympathies toward neutrality and aid to nations, plus a discussion of English pronunciation reforms and Somers system tax concerns, arguing for equalization in assessments and urging clear national stance.
The piece notes President Wilson’s veto of the immigration bill citing the literary test as un-American and mentions efforts to override the veto. It also discusses hoboes led by Jeff Davis and broad labor issues across the country, including immigrant labor in New York and California.
A guide on telephone etiquette warns against monopolizing others calls and emphasizes courtesy with the Central operator. It advises using public wires if no own line, saving intimate matters for mail or face to face talks, and confirming the caller’s identity before speaking.
George F. Edmunds ex senator from Vermont born Richmond Vermont 87 years ago today. Henry Miller actor and manager born London 55 years ago. Victor Herbert conductor and composer born Dublin Ireland 56 years ago today. Gertrude Coghlan actress born Hertfordshire England 36 years ago today. Alphonsus J. Glorieux bishop of Boise born Belgium 71 years ago today. Caleb Powers congressman born Whitley County Kentucky 46 years ago today. Charles B. McDonnell bishop of Brooklyn born New York 61 years ago today. G Stanley Hall Clark University president born Ashfield Massachusetts 69 years ago today. Frederick D Underwood Erie Railroad president born Wauwatosa Wisconsin 63 years ago today.
A daily history lesson notes events from 1815 a volcanic eruption on Camarines island Philippines destroying five towns. It marks seventy five years since 1840 Damascus Jewish persecution began after a Greek priest disappeared. Thirty five years ago 1865 Sherman army moved north from Savannah. Twenty five years ago 1890 Panitza and six others arrested for plotting Bulgaria's prince and government.
Two young women, Miss Gertrude Phelps of Salt Lake City and Miss Edna Crowther of Mesa, Arizona, canvass door to door in Greater New York to recruit converts to Mormonism. They visit homes, befriend the housewife, return later, and begin teaching, with a church elder aiming for conversion on the third visit. Their assignment lasts eighteen months before returning home.
A mixed collection of humorous quips and sketches with domestic witticisms and social observations. The piece threads jokes about love, curiosity, money, and everyday folly, mixing names and verses in a breezy magazine style. It references words from everyday life and touches on wartime sentiment and family quirks.
Fragmented verse ponders truth, lies, and time. It echoes mortality and longing, asking what follows life and dream after death, with recurring images of tears laughter twilight and death. The speaker questions lasting meaning beyond fleeting joy.
An oil portrait of President Wilson by Stephen Seymour Thomas of New York has been added to the presidential portraits in the White House. Selected by the late Mrs Wilson, she viewed the unfinished work several times before her death and chose its place near the north side of the mats corridor beside existing portraits.
Mrs Helen M Angle, part of Stamford's prominent family, faces manslaughter charges in the death of Waldo R Ballou found on a city sidewalk June 23. The case is set for hearing at the current Superior Court term but is widely expected to be dismissed without trial. Ballou, a wealthy friend of Angle, died after an apparent fall from stairs at her residence. Angle says fear of publicity prompted her to move the body to the sidewalk where it was found later. State evidence reportedly weak on foul play theory.
The Ladies Auxiliary O R Narrows Division No 140 L A R C installed officers led by Mrs J R Young as president and Mrs J C Crogan as secretary. Also named were Mrs Mra G Bucy vice president J R Compton senior Mrs H Cole junior and others including Mra C J White as executive committee chair and Mrs T Lee first member and Mrs J L Meyers second member.
A new organized Bible class for men starts at Zion Reformed Church on North Mechanic Street. Officers include President A. Smith, secretary treasurer B. Martin, teacher R. O. Csatlos, with membership Clifton Wafer Edward Schaidt and R. O. Csarlos and social members Edward Hausman William Rubenkoenig and B. Martin. The class name is the Progressive Men's Adult Bible Class of Zion Reformed Church and its motto is Others.
In San Diego California on February 1 a special programme marked San Francisco Day at the Panama California Exposition. A large delegation from San Francisco attended, led by Mayor Rolph.
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