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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
9
Big effort to recruit railroad workers for the Baltimore and Ohio Y M C A continues with testimonies from W C Montignani secretary Cumberland Md and letters from railroad staff praising the Y M C A. Campaign runs January to May with rail trains roaming to boost new members and mileage competition.
Senator Burton warns on postwar risks and opportunities. He urges national readiness, defense readiness, and a shift to American capital at home. He forecasts tougher European competition, new markets in South America and the Far East, and America as a leading financial center with higher interest rates.
San Francisco women at the Mothers Congress endorsed I Didn’t Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier and warned against military training for boys. Mrs. Frank H. Harris argued such training harms youth, urging defense be left to mature individuals with mechanized arms.
Anna Ganns produces eight hundred pounds of candy each day and sells every batch. The feature explores her methods, scale, and business model behind the steady weekly output.
Frank Janis a Rose Bud Sioux Indian of Tripp County South Dakota is one of the few of Uncle Sam s wards in the army of men guarding his property. He has gone to Washington to join the capital police force as a protege of Congressman H L Gandy. He owns a flourishing 940 acre ranch on the Rose Bud reservation and drives his own automobile.
Miles City Montana is noted as a premier horse market. The passage contrasts global demographics and historic naval actions, and recalls a proposed US military academy near Covington Kentucky. It mentions recycled carpet fibers spun into wartime blankets for soldiers.
Politicians note a Maine GOP state convention planned for March 28 in Portland. The report also mentions Minnesota Governor elect Joseph A A Burngulat of Swedish parentage, Tom Campbell pursuing Senate seat, Henry D Betabrook a Nebraska resident and a Florida policy allowing joint county debates before the June primary.
A glimpse into a family drama in HVERY WEEK as the narrator questions a father’s return after his daughter’s engagement to a wealthy suitor. The piece explores class, pride, and belonging through intimate, human-centered storytelling.
Sacramento report notes Governor Hiram Johnston favors blood and thunder moving pictures. The article describes an evening film viewing in his preference for violent, sensational cinema.
Political advertisement in Cumberland features Dr Thomas W Koon pledging a continuation of business administration and improvements for the city. The notice signals a campaign stance and governing priorities from the candidate.
Harry L. Smith announces his run for City Council seeking voter support. He pledges strict economy lower taxes and full-time dedication to duties.
George A. Kean I declares his candidacy for mayor of Cumberland and asks all voters for support. He signs the letter with his name and courteous closing.
Rt Rev Leigh R Brewer Ep iscopal bishop of Montana born in Berkshire Vermont 77 years ago today Richard Le Gallienne celebrated poet author and journalist born in Liverpool England 50 years ago to day Rt Rev Frederick Els Catholic bishop of Marquette Mich born Coblentz Germany 73 years ago today Josef Rofmann famed pianist born in Krakow Galicia 39 years ago today Charities A Lindbergh Minnesota congressman born in Sweden 57 years ago Furnifold M Simmons US senator from North Carolina born in Jones county NC 62 years John N Burnett representative Seventh Alabama district born Cedar Bluff Alabama 62 years ago today
Adam Lebeck announces his candidacy for City Commissioner and seeks voter support. He pledges to devote full time to office duties if nominated and elected.
Candidate for Cumberland City Commissioner announces run in the March 7, 1916 primary. He pledges to dedicate time to duties and push for economical administration to reduce taxes.
William H. Cole declares candidacy for City Council with a pledge to give the office full attention in the public interest and for taxpayers and citizens overall. He emphasizes dedication and service if elected.
A brief digest lists events on past anniversaries with notes from 1816 Red Stone Bank iron rolling mill plans, 1841 Hong Kong cession to Britain, 1866 Bagdad Rio Grande seizure and recapture, and 1891 King Kalakaua death in San Francisco. The entries mention birth year 1836 for Kalakaua.
Western Maryland Railway issues a timetable effective Sept 19 1915 listing daily departures from Cumberland to multiple destinations including Hagerstown Gettysburg Baltimore Philadelphia New York with sleepers at 9 30 pm and 3 22 am plus express and local runs to Pittsburgh Elkins Durbin Hancock Waynesboro Chambersburg Westminster and more. Genl Manager ENNES Co F Stewart Genl Pas Agt signs the notice.
One year ago today in the war the English seacoast towns faced panic from Zeppelin raids while the German war office announced a 4500 yard gain in the Argonne. The French claim progress near Pont-a-Mousson with troops establishing 100 yards in front of trenches they'd captured two days earlier.
A concise reflection on how daily routines shape character and moral stature, invoking Hannah More as a figure of virtue and reform. The saying underscores steady conduct as a guard against crime and societal decline.
The notice lists departure and arrival times for trains between Piedmont Frostburg and other stops. It notes a Piedmont to Frostburg run at 1 p.m. on Sunday with return from Frostburg at 2 p.m., arriving Piedmont at 2:50. J. T. Robertson serves as General Manager.
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