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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1914
Page
4
An editorial from Cumberland Maryland on Tuesday March 10 1914 proclaims that political endorsements must go to those of unblemished reputations. It rejects leaders who ignore public opinion and private decency, urging retirement of those failing the community standard.
A Los Angeles judge gave a 30 year term to a Black defendant after highway robbery and sex offenses against white and Black women. The piece argues white women protesting the sentence ignore broader crimes and fear a roaming criminal, urging sympathy for more deserving cases.
The piece praises Champ Clark for rebutting Chicago professor Zueblin who alleged the House is ruled by a ring and that a roll call once showed 23 of 50 standing. It notes various members disputed the miscount and mocks Zueblin’s view, urging accuracy in future counts.
A scientist criticizes the sandwich as increasing animal food in the diet and warns it is not economical or desirable. He cites a Journal of the American Medical Association piece and urges hot alternatives, proposing a hot meal like a wiener wurst for digestion and analysis.
The piece notes a dying tradition of the fighting editor in American papers contrasted with a German model. It cites Ernst Meyer of the Berlin Vorwaerts serving ninety days in jail for a satirical farewell to the Crown Prince’s Death's Head Hussars, highlighting shifting press norms.
In a timely note urging local pride, a speaker calls for strong home enterprise and overseas outreach. He labels those who criticize the city as wretched traitors, insisting constructive support strengthens prosperity.
A fragment list of geopolitical and local notes references Britain, Germany, Huerta, Carranza, and Haiti amid wartime doubt. Mentions of radiation ore finds in Jamaica, ambidexterity in a Connecticut burglary, Postland lobsters killed by thaw water, and Brazil hosting Roosevelt lectures without pay. The tone mixes rumors and observations with sharp asides.
Key events include the 1863 first Pennsylvania council meeting at Chester and a 22 day session, 1776 British plunder of Boston, 1797 Albany named New York State capital, 1812 Napoleon decree on flags, 1813 U S and British naval action in Chesapeake Bay, 1862 Prince of Wales marriage, 1875 McCloskey as first American cardinal, 1912 Yuan Shikai inaugurated as China president with amnesty, and 1915 Pennsylvania House defeat on statewide prohibition vote.
Congressman John Joseph FitzGerald Democrat born in Brooklyn in 1872. Educated in public schools and Manhattan College degrees BA and MA. Studied law at New York Law School, admitted to bar at 21. Delegate to Democratic National Conventions Kansas City 1900 and Baltimore 1912. Served in multiple Congresses from the Fifty-sixth to the Sixty-third.
Austin Texas March 10 The railroad commission will hold hearings today to consider adopting third class rating on less than carload shipments of tents and fixtures securely packed or bound and Class B rating on car loads and on proposed readjustment of rating to apply on castings N O S including sheaves or pulleys stove and furnace grate bars less than carloads transported between points in Texas.
General Villa acting for Carranza appoints a commission to search for Gustav Bauch, the American citizen who vanished after release by rebel captors in Chihuahua. Villa denies Bauch was seized by rebels. search underway in Chihuahua.
The writer questions road repairs funded by public funds favoring certain county areas. They argue improved roads boost adjacent land values and tax burdens shift to less-served residents. They demand proportional taxes and accountability from road directors and county officials.
The Cumberland Press urges better sidewalk snow clearance and gutter openings after storms. It notes crossings at East Prospect to Smallwood streets remain slushy and cites neglected areas near Allegany County Academy and the Market Street bridge as especially hazardous. Authorities are urged to act.
The piece contrasts Villa's brutal campaigns in West Virginia and Mexico with broader calls for justice. It mentions miners' losses in Saginaw and widespread wartime suffering, while urging readers to address domestic issues before judging distant conflicts.
White calls the suitor rich and old and a fool. Black counters that wealth and age do not equal folly. The exchange centers on a daughter's marriage prospects and parental protest.
A humorous exchange asks what happens to train passengers when a telescope-like crash occurs. The Book poses the question while the Cheerful Idiot expects passengers to see stars, humorously implying a dramatic result.
A brief verse critiques meddling and urges leaving people be while aiming for happiness. It uses a playful tone to suggest goodwill despite intrusive tendencies and social norms.
Gabe and Steve debate tact with a line about praising a girl’s eyes while admiring her curves. The exchange frames tact as a mix of charm and flirtation.
A reflective couplet encourages perseverance after praise turns to doubt. It frames merit as resilience against critics who try to erase achievement with their scoffing and disbelief.
A column notes queen bees lay about 200 eggs daily, highlighting concerns over hive population dynamics and environmental pressures affecting pollinators.
This line reads like a reflective column title suggesting a somber world if all the departed lay buried. The phrasing hints at a literary or editorial piece exploring mortality and memory in a quiet, contemplative tone.
A health note advises filling footwear with plaster of Paris to absorb moisture. Dampened socks are worn before putting on the shoes, a simple home remedy for sweaty feet.
The Bull Moose of Utah echo the New York legislature in leaning toward fusion with the Democrats rather than uniting with their former Bull Moose brethren.
Indianapolis News reports Mr. Perkins argues the Harvest er Trust is expanding trade and not restraining it, stating the trust is broadeningHarvester Trust's commercial reach rather than limiting competition.
One week has passed since Great Britain handed the Benton episode to the United States. The tone mocks the interval as time flies. The brief comment appears in the New York Telegram with wry humor.
The column surveys President Wilson aging in office and social satirists lampoon Vice President Marshall on divorce advice. It discusses Villa’s alleged Negro heritage, Moyle’s Senate bid, Spanish elections and socialist gains, Zamor’s Haiti leadership, US consular lectures abroad, Bergen County trusts fight, and New York State debt burden per capita.
Galveston Texas reports bids to be received for a municipal improvement bond issue totalling 900000 dollars. New York experts confirm bond details and value enhancement expected due to careful preparation.
Bemidji Minnesota March 10 The case of McDonald versus MacMillan, on trial since January 20, will be finally submitted to Judge C W Stanton today. The complex legal questions and substantial property involved mark the matter as historic, with the outcome likely to be reviewed by the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Washington March 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission will continue today and tomorrow hearings on general objections to the proposed general increase.
Governor Tener's method of eliminating a Murphy is highlighted as a matter deserving the attention of Governor Glynn in the New York Evening Sun.
The excerpt surveys gender roles and social norms with satirical quips about husbands wives Prohibitionists and consumer habits. It contrasts unequal treatment of animals and people and jokes about class and appearance in early 20th century everyday life.
The five day Bezalel Art School exhibition in Cincinnati ends today after displaying carving and filigree works noted for beauty. Founded in Jerusalem seven years ago by Boris Schatz, the school provides Jewish youths and mendes with pathways to skilled arts and handicrafts careers.
Olean flood abatement committees arrive in Albany for a hearing on two bills aimed at stopping spring floods. Labor groups join these committees to urge remedial legislation and demonstrate Albany that the city seeks lasting flood controls.
The Central West Virginia Forest Fire Protective Association resumes in Elkins on Tuesday March 10 to complete the organization and arrange forest protection. Lumbermen and timber owners are urged to attend.
The Cumberland Press asks subscribers to report late or irregular newspaper delivery. The office aims to deliver news promptly before supper and urges timely complaints about service, noting carriers and delivery punctuality. The Press office remains open each evening for notification.
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