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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1914
Page
3
Chief Judge Boyd urges a spring Clean Up Week in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and City Administration. The plan aims to remove rubbish and improve health by cleaning streets, yards, and alleys, with progress possibly spanning one or two weeks. The movement has spread across many U.S. cities through civic improvement groups.
The Cumberland Press urges readers to buy advertised goods and support merchants who advertise. It contrasts New York and Cumberland business practices, arguing price honesty and trust are built through advertising, protecting customers from extortion and uncertain pricing.
The Constitution allows Congress to regulate elections for senators and representatives, and Senator Sherman proposes federal oversight after Chicago 1912 frauds. Critics fear federal meddling but call for safeguards to ensure every vote is counted and illegal votes blocked. States should strengthen laws to protect voters without national intervention.
France may raise casino tax receipts as a government commission backs a gradual percentage increase tied to casino profits. Last season 133 casinos were authorized for games like baccarat and piquet, with profits about 10 million dollars. The discussion prompts public debate over national vice versus open regulation.
A collage of brief opinions on war and politics from 1910s era figures. Notes on rain, King George, Prohibition era issues, and Wilson era politics alongside humor about Anna Held and Mme. Caillaux. Wry takes on Belfast, London, and American public figures punctuate the column.
Cambridge March 30 J Edward Barry the 225 pound mayor follows Tafts anti fat regime after losing 70 pounds since leaving office He is advised to limit water at meals drop fats eat lean meats avoid sweets and potatoes and exercise with golf or five mile walks while avoiding alcohol.
New York gossip notes Miss Lillian Russell touts Costa Rican beauty as unmatched while Jamaican women cited for creating ideal figure through head carrying tasks. The piece previews Easter styles with veils, parasols, slanted hats, square collars and chiffon muffs to finish a refined, airy Spring look.
Congressman Napoleon B. This tlewood of Cairo born March 30, 1837 in Kent County Delaware. He moved to Illinois 1858 enlisted 1862, became captain 98th Illinois Infantry, fought Cumberland and Atlanta campaigns, wounded at Selma 1865. Served Cairo mayor 1879–83 and 1897–1901, later IL Grand Army of the Republic commander 1901 and U S House member in 60th 61st 62nd Congresses.
In Belding Michigan on March 20 progressives and Republicans caucused to nominate candidates. The Democratic ticket, already on the field last week, is so strong that the other two parties chose to unite their nominees.
Tommy Ryan recalls a brutal bout with Tommy West in Louisville where teeth were knocked from his mouth and both fighters used their heads in a rough fight. He cites the event as proof against modern laws and laments the change in boxing rules. The column then shifts to fashion notes on seven accessories and the role of brocade and silk handbags for various occasions.
The Laura M. Lunt was torn by seven gales across the Gulf Stream returning from Norfolk. Waves toppled masts and wrecked decks while Captain Johnson and his family were rescued by the British steamer Windermere after hours of hardship.
Charles F. Murphy and allies expelled from the Democratic Club may form a rival group, a move seen as a bid to preserve Murphy’s grip on New York elections. Murphy has stayed largely silent after recent outbursts and interviews.
A medical journal proposes a citywide crusade by prominent women's clubs to combat dust. It links new diseases such as grippe to a supposed cosmic dust believed to come from the stars, though the text notes the dust may be only mere conjecture.
A collage of humorous verses and witticisms touching war, politics, fashion, domestic life, and social foibles. It satirizes public figures, gender roles, and everyday concerns with playful dialogue and puns, reflecting a lively, old time newspaper feature.
Dust carried high by tropical heat or by volcanoes and whirlwinds settles on Earth. Thousands of tons of this dust fall yearly and it is highly charged with living organisms.
The Economy Administration Cook Book from W. B. Conkey Co. Hammond Ind offers recipes with endorsements by Dr. Harvey W. Wiley and notes from President Wilson’s family. priced at 2 dollars and touted as possibly easing domestic strains. Roselin or a Ruby Necklace by Freda Virginia Metz and Classbook of Old Testament History by George Hodges are reviewed. My Monks of Vagabandia by Andres Floyd presents stories of women seeking redemption. My Wife's Hidden Life explores marital strain and inner conflicts.
A compelling drama explores how a virtuous wife confronts a worldly husband driven by financial ambition. The narrative shows her steadfast moral rally and the man’s vulnerability to a designing disturber, ending with a personal victory that touches heart and soul. Net proceeds are $1.28 with 12c postage. Rand, McNally & Co.
The Becker retrial, involving a convicted Police Lieutenant appealing a death sentence in the Herman Rosenthal murder case, is described as one of New York’s costliest trials. District Attorney Whitman seeks more funding to continue the lengthy proceedings amid high expected costs.
Baltimore March 30. An inspection of the First Brigade Maryland National Guard by War Department and State officers starts today with a visit to the Fourth Regiment. The inspection runs to May 2. Major Walter W. Crosby of the Inspector-General's Department represents the State militia in this annual Federal Militia Law required process.
On March 30 events include 1842 ether first used as anesthetic 1867 Alaska purchased from Russia 1870 Fifteenth Amendment went into effect and 110 King George of Greece issued a royal decree revising the Constitution ending the military regime.
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