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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
4
The article accuses Tory newspapers and Sen Penrose of pressuring Democrats to adjourn Congress to harm the Wilson program. It argues delaying trust and conservation laws prolongs uncertainty, benefits business, and risks 1916 voters judging the party. It urges enacting reform promptly to allow two years of observed policy.
American dancing authorities convene to banish the tango from ballroom floors and cabarets. They promote diverse new dances while promising no shortage of lively steps next winter with many regional varieties and novelty routines.
A collage of brief editorial snippets. Critiques of censorship and food safety toast the queen of hearts while a food inspector cites purity. Politically, T. R. and Bryan prompt volleys as Congress debates, Taft era muddles, and suffragette action flares. Villa and Carranza loom.
Mr. Buckey argues the High School system is failing taxpayers and students, urging a democratic, accessible curriculum that prioritizes life readiness over college prep. He urges no extra levy for books or entertainment and supports lending texts to keep students engaged during summer.
A compact chronology lists events by year including the earth passing through a comet tail in 1819, cholera outbreak in St Petersburg in 1831, repeal of the Navigation Acts in 1849, Seven Days Battles of 1862, Battle of Simitza in 1877, British Commons franchise bill in 1884, American Army advance to San Juan in 1898, Spooner Panama Canal bill in 1902, and currency bill introduction in 1913.
A collage of light verse and social sketches notes Summer Resort life. gossip about Miss Flirt and a pier mishap contrasts with humorous musings on authors dinners and married life. Satirical quips cover Dolly Dialogues, rail hotels, and common foibles.
The Earl of Pembroke's famed library, inherited from three Earls, goes to sale at Sotheby’s in London amid Lloyd George death duties pressure. It features incunabula, two late fifteenth century manuscripts, Ptolemy maps, the first Greek book printed, a Cicero De Oratore without printer, and early publications from Venice, Florence, and Oxford. The two day auction is expected to fetch a record sum.
June 25 Vera Cruz reports hope that after today enough food will reach the city to disrupt a merchants’ price-raising combination. General Funston has acted to curb the trust and enable Galveston and other U.S. ports to compete. Goods include canned fruits sugar tea dried fruits and green vegetables.
Charles Henry Adams reports at Police Headquarters that 60 per cent of criminals and suspects show drug habit influence. Veteran New York Police Department detectives warn that petty offenses can escalate into brutal crime as addicts spiral. The piece notes officers killed by drug users in the underworld.
Police commander Woods reestablishes the line up as detectives report a rising cocaine habit among daily arrestees. Veterans warn the drug has transformed criminals into shells of men, risking police lives and escalating street violence.
Congressman Sereno Elisha Payne Republican of Auburn born Hamilton New York June 26 1848. Admitted to the bar 1866 practiced law in Auburn served as president of the Auburn Board of Education 1879 1882 earned LLD degrees from Colgate and University of Rochester chaired New York Republican State conventions twice and served as delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1892 1896 1900 and 1904 elected to the Forty eighth Forty ninth Fifty first and all subsequent Congresses re elected to the Sixty third.
A montage of editorial snippets critiques separation of civil and military power, cost of living woes, and eugenics marriage rulings. It notes farmer influence on national affairs, a North Carolina mining investment debate, and a forecast that more than 14 million women may vote in 1916, with costs rising.
Belva Lockwood, the only woman ever a presidential candidate, fell in her office and broke her arm and dislocated her shoulder. She is 84 years old.
New Haven Conn June 25 Professor and Mrs William H Taft and family depart for Murray Bay Quebec to spend the summer. Mr and Mrs W W Mischler accompanying them. Mischler is Tafts private secretary.
The Very Rev. John W. Moore C. M. president of St. John's College Brooklyn sailed from New York on the Celtic bound for Paris. He is chosen as delegate to the Eastern Province congress of the Congregation to be held in the city this summer at the order's mother house.
Conservatively estimated peach yield in Smithburg, South Mountain fruit belt, ranges 600 800 carloads or 200 250 thousand bushels. Returns about one dollar per bushel. The crop, part of a larger regional fruit season including apples, marks the biggest harvest since 1899.
Notice of applications for spirituous and fermented liquor licenses filed June 24 in the Circuit Court for Allegany County. Remonstrances against issuance must be filed within 20 days of filing. Includes Edward Slack owner and premises at 49 N Mechanic St Cumberland with trustees of Fagles Home listed as the owner.
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