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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
1
A telegram from Clarendon Arkansas urged sending every available physician to check the spreading typhoid threat after the town's drainage system failed due to Mississippi flooding. Seven hundred women and children are marooned on floating lofts with horrific sanitary conditions, and flood deaths total 28.
In Annapolis the Maryland House considers a bios of bills as debate over two proof readers and a Bible in public schools dominates. Allegany county endorses Delegate Brown’s bill requiring Bible reading in schools, with 400 residents supporting. Dock and Smithing Charge bills receive brief review and a Feb. 22 hearing is scheduled. J P Brays appeals for a further hearing on behalf of New York Mining and Union Mining.
Mystery surrounds blasts that destroyed the Picric Acid Plant of the Aetna Explosive Co in Emporium Pennsylvania. Gun cotton and smokeless powder, part of an 80 million dollar war order, were reported stored nearby for shipment. The first blast was followed by three others.
Cumberland pages list Maryland Theater showing A Little Girl in a Big CityGrande Theatre features Cyril Maude in The Greater Will Liberty Theatre presents Margarita Fisher in The Dragon Victoria Theatre screens Pictures Belvedere Theatre Pictures Carroll Hall hosts dance and card party General listings
Telegraph page features local editorials by women and dramatic notes from residents, with correspondence on community events. Highlights include Mines and R. R. items, along with sports and classified briefs from Tri-State News.
Washington notes a brisk shift from talk to action as the House approves two naval measures and diverts funds for shipyard equipment. Speaker Clark joins the defense debate amid Mann's leadership, signaling stronger momentum for broader preparedness legislation.
Pittsburgh February. Josish Vi Thompson former president of the defunct National Bank of Uniontown Pa was indicted by the federal grand jury here. A blanket indictment covering 17 counts was returned. Counts one to nine charge Thompson certified Craft checks drawn on his bank without funds. Counts nine to 15 cover false entries in the bank books. Counts 16 and 17 allege perjury in swearing to the bank statement.
Rumors from trusted sources in London report the German fleet preparing to dash into the North Sea. A dispatch from The Hague says German marines along the Belgian coast are being withdrawn to Kiel and all leaves for German naval officers have been canceled, signaling a possible major naval engagement.
Annapolis February 8 delegates vote 56 to 34 to advance Shartzer's life of his bill aimed at shutting Miller's Distillery at Accident. Debate touched on Home Rule and local versus state wide implications as the fight moves toward a third reading and possible statewide waters.
German bankers and financiers with U S ties back the foreign office against disavowing the Lusitania sinking. London papers voice mixed views as U S treaty amendments face Senate battle. The Columbia indemnity may drop to 15 million while Nicaragua treaty moves ahead in calendar order.
London reports fresh troops to the Bulgarian and Teutonic front north of Saloniki and von Mackensen taking command near Monaath. Reinforcements arrive for Bulgarians Germans and Austrians as Allied patrols clash along Lake Doiraa, with artillery actions intensifying from Nish to the Bulgarian frontier.
London notes a royal audience with Premier Asquith Sir Henry Jackson and Major Charles Callwell, leaders of imperial defense, the navy and military intelligence. The meeting follows Karl Kitchener’s recent talks, signaling high-level war coordination.
In Sherman Texas on February 8 a minister of the Baptist church lay dying after being shot by Mrs Annie Faust a Radical faction leader who confronted Rev H M Cagle over alleged slander and fired five shots near the Public Square a bystander 15 year old Charles Parton was lightly wounded Mrs Faust was arrested then released on 1000 bond and returned home with her husband Finis Faust the minister remains in critical condition with only slight chance of recovery.
Berlin reports Lieut Hans Berg of Apenrade, naval reservist and Gamma line master, commanded the prize crew that took the British steamer Ap pam into Hampton Roads. Berg, a one year navy volunteer promoted to lieutenant six months ago, was recalled at the war outbreak. His wife in Apenrade has heard nothing. Berg’s address was unknown. The Gamma is a 23234 ton vessel listed at Rotterdam.
London reports big war direction changes with Earl Kitchener likely leaving the War Office. Sir William Robertson would assume active control, while a capable civilian would become secretary for war and government orders would issue under Robertson.
Washington February 8 The administration weighs passage of an Omnibus Bill to include revenue measures income taxes munition taxes tariff commission sugar duties and all other subjects. Ways and Means Democrats plan to meet Thursday to consider the scheme.
The Russian torpedo boats sank 40 Turkish sailing vessels in the Black Sea and bombarded three naval construction yards during the action noted from Paris on February 5.
Senator Stone of the foreign relations committee after talks with administration officials says the Lusitania matter is basically settled. The main issue remaining is official acknowledgment by Germany that sinking the liner violated international law and a commitment to end such naval warfare. Germany argues previous assurances exist and focuses on reparations for neutrals and a general disavowal rather than specific wording.
Constantinople Feb 8 British troops besieged in Kut el Amara Mesopotamia face imminent famine and ammunition shortage. A Bagdad dispatch quotes the beleaguered commander pleading for relief, saying supplies would last about a week amid dysentery and typhus afflicting troops and crowded temporary hospitals.
Legal action from the Brewers Association aims to quash subpoenas as a federal probe by the United States District Attorney continues. The court has considered motions to halt the subpoenas but has not yet granted relief.
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