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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
1
Russian officials urge British officials to try captured German airmen for murder and execute them after German bombing attempts on unfortified towns. The Novoe Vremya also calls for France to adopt the method.
Mrs. Jones lauds John D. Rockefeller in a frank exchange calling him earnest and not a burglar. Rockefeller vows Colorado inquiry and wider publicity as he discusses labor issues with reporters and outlines company reforms. He and Mrs. Jones agree on teacher selection, buying supplies, doctors, and free speech.
Charleston Jan 28 The West Virginia Senate endorsed Blue amendments to the present prohibition law with only three senators voting against. The vote included Gregory Rosenbloom and Strother opposing the move to allow jurors from other counties to try violators. The measure aims to strengthen convictions in regions with past enforcement troubles. The bill goes to the House as White primary and McCrum seed bills receive special orders.
The N and G Taylor Tin Mills reopened last week after a shutdown and are now working full time providing jobs to several hundred workers. The West Side YMCA in New York City reports a membership of 6,214 as it promotes youth and community programs worldwide.
After an executive session at the Fort Pitt Hotel representatives of the independent sheet and tin manufacturers and the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers failed to reach a decision on wage scale reductions agreed July 1 1914. The conference will continue today with President Williams noting no change in position. Chairman Lynch declined to comment.
United States Steel common slid five points at the opening, trading at forty three as a minimum. Nineteen hundred shares were bid at this level. Reading and other steel issues fell two to four points amid London selling and broad market pressure. The preferred share dropped to 10244, with railway stock weakness echoed by a cautious steel trade outlook.
Washington reports planned aero plane raids and bomb dropping expeditions against Mexico City. Vera Cruz advices say General Hills army joins General Obregon for the march on the capital. A Vera Cruz dispatch notes aviator Warry Niles tested flight over the harbor and dropped imitation bombs with 80 percent accuracy.
Roward N. Ogden a member of the West Virginia Public Service Commission died suddenly at his Charleston home. He was linked to bribery charges involving Attorney A Leo Weill of Pittsburgh and was brother to Herschel Ogden, publisher in Wheeling Parkersburg Wellsburg and New Castle.
Chicago January 28 May wheat opened at 1.51 5E above last night’s close. The Master Bakers Association, meeting in Columbus, sent a request to President Wilson for an embargo on wheat and flour exports to Europe. They warn of a May first wheat famine if exports continue at current levels.
The Federal Reserve Board released its first annual report to Congress outlining the system's establishment, its early positive effects from the gold exchange fund and cotton loan fund, and calls for patience. It stresses confidence in the system, improvements in check clearance, and that Fed banks must be regularly used to influence the money market.
Washington reports a Turkish force near Karna was defeated by British troops advancing into Asiatic Turkey. Earlier Constantinople notes claimed a British assault here had been repulsed with heavy losses. London dispatches add Cairo activity at the Suez Canal with troops and warships massing and civilians leaving the area.
Julie Opp born New York City 44 years ago today. Mary Bond born Detroit five years ago today. Daniel Willard born Hartland Vermont 54 years ago today. Charles S. Barret born Pike County Georgia 49 years ago today. Rev Reuben A Torrey born Hoboken New Jersey 52 years ago today. Henry Augustus Ukeman born Richmond Virginia 44 years ago today. George L Wellington born Cumberland Maryland 63 years ago today. Rear Admiral H G O Colby born New Bedford Massachusetts 69 years ago today. William L Doak born Pittsburg 24 years ago today. Tom Hughes born Coal Creek Colorado 31 years ago today.
Washington January 28 President Wilson vetoed the Immigration Bill and attached a message citing the literacy test and open door restrictions as the cause. Two hours of White House talks with congressmen did not change his view that literacy testing fails as a citizenship test. Congressional leaders debated potential overrule as Lodge signaled possible support for a repassage.
Baltimore January 28. Consolidation Coal Company stock jumped to $5 after news of a planned $7 million two year 7 percent debenture issue convertable into stock. Rumors link John B Rockefeller and associates to the underwrite to gain influence in Consolidation Coal and boost Western Maryland tonnage. President Wheelwright declined to discuss ties, saying details may emerge at Saturday’s stockholders meeting when bond issuance is ratified. The funds aim to develop coal lands and lift annual output from about 1.51 million to 2 million tons, benefiting rail lines including Baltimore and Ohio, Louisville and Nashville, and Western Maryland.
Paris reports German casualties in three days of fighting in France and Flanders total about twenty thousand with seven to ten thousand at Craonne and La Bassee, plus over ten thousand yesterday. Turco offensive continues in Kare and southwestern Caucasus while Russian forces push toward Koenigsburg as British opposition grows near the Suez Canal.
Forty five members gathered Tuesday night to discuss Character Making with visiting teachers Mrs Mary J Rank Miss Grace H Dando and Miss Vera Parker from Frostburg The Lindnerville Roby and Centre Street school teachers discussed various subjects The next meeting set for Tuesday evening February The Edison Electric Laminating Companyhalf million dollar power plant up the river was tested yesterday and found in fine working order An official started the machinery in motion.
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