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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
7
An editorial urges mothers to ensure ample fresh air in homes and schools to prevent illness. It warns steam heat dries air and hot rooms weaken children, recommends open windows, moisture bowls, light sweaters, and warm sleepwear to balance ventilation with comfort.
Philadelphia officials report an organizational committee of 200 industry representatives from a Chicago conference will meet in the city on Saturday. They will present resolutions to Congress and hold talks with the Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee to push tariff revision, arguing the Underwood tariff fails to shield American industry from anticipated European price dumping after the war.
Professor George Elliott Howard answers in Every Week about how war affects the cause of woman suffrage. He discusses social and political shifts likely to follow conflict and their potential impact on voting rights for women.
Applications available at the press office for enrollment in the Automobile Club of Maryland.
The Persia was sunk by a submarine amid strained US Austria ties. Robert McNeely, American consul at Aden, is among the dead. McNeely, born November 12, 1883 in Waxhall North Carolina, served in the North Carolina legislature 1908 to 1910 and had been appointed to Aden in October 1915. Baron Zwiedinek urged patience for full facts as Teutonic circles expect disavowal and punishment if a submarine acted without warning.
In Washington County Maryland a probate sale of Frisby Doub's estate reveals 111 quarts of whiskey and over 500 gallons of wine. The bachelor was once a county commissioner and a Lutheran Church pillar. his will directs 1500 to the church for pastor income. Executors also find rubber boots shoes hats axes and miscellaneous goods among his effects.
The article recalls Red Cross dogs serving in World War I trenches, highlighting training methods and the courageous acts of canine helpers on both sides. It notes the prevalent Silent method of training and praises dogs for locating the wounded and guiding aid. A second item reports Miss Dorothy Murphy returning to New York after a Manila visit and a rough Pacific voyage.
In New York a large crowd gathers at the Federal building for the preliminary hearing of Paul Koening and Richard Leyendecker in the Welland canal conspiracy case. The charge is conspiracy to blow up the canal, with investigators suggesting broader plots against ammunition plants.
Grafton West Virginia January 12 with Circuit Court opening focused on former Grafton Bank officials including ex president Charles R Durbin who faces charges under banking laws. Indictments against other officials are anticipated as special representative Ex Congressman A B Avis assists prosecution for the bank’s collapse with liabilities around 8500000. Morrison Music Company ad notes sale of store sample pianos with deep discounts.
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