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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
4
Cumberland notes the Alexander Brown & Sons bid to buy repaying bonds at 98 with a $150 premium over rivals up to 99.80, calling the move legal and protective of investors. Also includes Mencken satire and a warning on wheat and meat markets as war raises export demand and domestic prices.
A historical retrospective notes Washington as the first President and describes early voting practices. It recalls that 11 of 13 states participated, with several states choosing electors by legislatures, and mentions Hamilton’s fear of Adams tipping the vote. The piece contrasts the era’s 3 million population and $100000 setup cost with today’s nationwide turnout of over 16 million votes.
John Burman drives the German 300 horsepower racer at Ormond Daytona Beach on April 23, 1911, to a 2 mile time of 51.28 seconds and a mile in 25.40 seconds claiming the fastest speed yet. The feat, framed as a birthday milestone, follows weeks of prep amid tides and a late timing setup.
A humorous column of quips and witticisms on marriage family life and social norms. It playfully contrasts prosaic situations with punchy one liners about husbands wives parenting and daily routines. The piece uses familiar American phrases and social clichs to amuse readers.
The note hopes for a pleasant research month and safe return. Welcoming duties are assigned to Col. Jacobus Hook, Dr. Leiister, and an anonymous Letter Column contributor. Vergiss mein nicht.
As the Sixty third Congress nears its end Democratic leaders estimate many bills will remain unpassed before March 4. The Ship Purchase bill faces a rough ride in the House with a possible filibuster in the Senate. President Wilson leans on Representative Underwood to smooth passage amid growing Democratic independence.
Derwood Fairly endures heavy responsibility as White House orders push a 30 day program through a resistant Congress. He must keep the House on track in its final year of service while opposition grows within the Democratic party. If successful, praise goes to the White House as no special session is planned. The Senate and House may work day and night to pass appropriation bills by March 4.
San Francisco exporters report increased trade with England since August, with monthly exports to Great Britain rising in 1914 compared to 1913. August 1 to November totals show substantial gains over the prior year, reflecting wartime demand.
Washington January 7 The Nations Womens Democratic League held its third annual convention. It brought together wives daughters and widows of Democratic officials and congressmen for a two day session. Mrs William Cullop wife of the Indiana Representative presided.
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