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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1914
Page
4
William Allen White lauds President Wilson for calm wise handling of war pressures and mediation efforts. Western papers show deeper appreciation than eastern ones, with The New York Times praising Wilson's steady conscience and leadership during a grave crisis.
In 1911 Joseph and Carmelo Nicolosi and Carmelo’s wife Calogera were convicted for kidnapping a six year old. A new trial was granted after Alderman Johnny Powers secured bail reductions from 25 000 to 10 000 each and posted bonds. The case faced repeated postponements amid alleged influence by the hidden power until public indignation pushed it back toward trial.
A community admonishes residents to avoid mail order houses, arguing buyers must trust vague pictures or descriptions and wait long after sending money. It urges supporting local merchants known to be honorable, stating mail order buying harms both shoppers and the town.
Allegany county delegates to the Knights of Columbus state convention depart via Western Maryland train at 1 27 PM. State Deputy Francis A Wolfhope presides. fifty delegates from seventeen councils expected.
United States Steel Corporation reports unfilled orders at April 30 totaling 4,277,068 tons, down from 4,653,682 tons on March 31 and 6,978,762 tons on April 10, 1913.
An old classified item for National Standard Ice Cream lists contact number 214-921. The short snippet suggests a local advertisement or business notice with a phone reference.
A curio of opinions and witticisms covers Secretary Bryan Roosevelt Huerta and elections. It notes baldness debates, Chicago streetcar talk, a breach of promise suit, a royalty of aging figures like Cannon and Depew, and playful quips about Roosevelt’s Brazilian voyage and British critics.
Last month egg packing for storage began as meat packers delayed purchases hoping prices would fall. Chinese eggs landing on the Pacific at 12 cents per dozen and 3 cents more to land in New York could price fresh Chinese eggs around 15 cents. Storage eggs previously sold up to 30 cents and as low as 23 cents, signaling possible Chinese and European competition next winter. Health Commissioner Goldwater advocates annual physical exams for New Yorkers to extend life expectancy by about five years and enable earlier disease detection.
David Connel a 65 year old farmer living near Summersville West Virginia was murdered at his home Saturday night. He died from a head blow and a sack of cash hid on the premises vanished, indicating robbery. Bloodhounds from Fairmont hunt the trail as rain-soaked tracks show multiple assailants.
Peter W. Collins of Boston spoke at the Majestic Theatre on the alleged dangers of Socialism. He cited Marx Engels Debs and Liebknecht, argued it disguises reforms with terms like Economic Determinism, and asserted Socialism opposes unions and seeks to abolish family religion and property. Judge Williams opened the event praising industry and warning younger generations against socialist appeals.
A jumble of pithy quotes, jokes, and quips reflecting social attitudes and humor. The piece blends aphorisms on war, cinema, romance, fashion, and daily life with satirical jests about newspapers and public life. It showcases period humor and editorial tones without a single cohesive narrative.
A community bus brought Mr Collins to speak on the topic with Judge Williams and Frank A Wolfhope of the Knights of Columbus presiding. Wolfhope framed the group as promoting charity and patriotism and said the lecture was a gift to the people of the United States. After the talk no questions were asked and Collins then headed to Clarksburg for another lecture.
A quarrel over a five dollar bet led to the murder of Tony Arano a coal miner in Rowlesburg West Virginia and the near fatal shooting of Mrs Vito Zocco and Frank Rolla Arano was killed with his brains blown out Zocco and Rolla were wounded and are hospitalized in serious condition Police say Vito Zocco fled and a search is underway for him
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