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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1916
Page
12
A Washington dispatch says President Wilson is deemed the Democratic nominee withBryan and Champ Clark as potential spoilers. The article notes Missouri and congressional currents shaping Clark’s future and warns that party unity hinges on how defense policy and Bryan’s maneuvers unfold.
Alva Davis, accused of strangling his foster mother in Morgan County last summer, was acquitted by a jury after two hours of deliberation. He was removed from the jail under heavy guard amid mob threats and secreted out a rear exit to safety in Hagerstown. His family supporters were present as the escape occurred amid tense scenes surrounding the courthouse. Davis is identified as brother to Tarry W. Davis and Mrs Louis H. Hartung. Harry W. Davis testified in the case.
The War Department provides equipment valued at 12000 dollars for the Second Regiment machine company of the West Virginia National Guard. Ambulances will be supplied for the corps, and Washington pledges further aid to the state militia. Adjt. Gen. John Bond confirms the assistance.
Baron Sonnino, Italy's foreign minister, declares Italy is firmly resolved to carry on the war with all her might and sacrifices until the realization of its just aspirations is achieved.
Emmanuel Church choir boys with other talent present a Juvenile Minstrel Show on Tuesday night January 18. Proceeds benefit parish work and the church vested choir. Tickets available at drug stores and from Men's Club members.
Miss Lottie Smallwood, a schoolgirl from near Long Run, West Virginia, flagged the eastbound Continental express of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to avert a collision with a landslide. She acted near her home and barely signaling the train in time to prevent disaster, potentially saving hundreds of lives.
Secretary W C Montignant announced the 400 railroad men chosen for train crews in the Y M C A effort to recruit 1000 members. The campaign starts January 21 and ends January 31 with divisions listed per train, and endorsements from General Manager Charles Gallaway.
A couple registered as Mr. and Mrs. Sam Badger from Charleston were arrested in Huntington on prohibition charges. Officers found ten pints of whiskey suspended by strings under the woman’s skirts after searching the man.
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