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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
6
Advert explains Cumberland merchants issue Cash Savings Checks. After paying $20 for a suit, a customer deposits $20 checks at Commercial Savings Bank and earns 3 percent interest, effectively paying $19.40. The program promises 3 percent returns on all purchases with these checks.
Washington reports Ambassador Gerard said Germany cannot reply before next week at the earliest due to the Italian situation. Officials believe the delay allows both military and civil authorities to consider the matter, renewing anxiety in Washington.
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith acknowledges a reconstruction of the cabinet on a broader political basis under consideration. The statement is viewed as official confirmation of reports that a coalition cabinet may replace the current Liberal ministry.
Countess von Bernstorff, wife of the German ambassador to the United States, has long been a prominent figure in Washington. Her departure would be noted if diplomatic ties with Germany are severed or strained as the couple faces potential requests to depart.
In Huntingdon County at Robertsdale the U S post office was burglarized early yesterday. The safe combination was picked and $1120 in currency and stamps disappeared. Postmaster D L Barnett found the break at 6 am. No clues yet. Secret Service men will be detailed to the case.
The jury awarded Laura V. Reeder 291 dollars in a suit against John W. Hixon linked to a divorce alimony dispute. Another case, Walter Crowl v. Mayor and City Council of Hagerstown, seeks 10 000 dollars for eye injury from falling mortar. Witness lists and attorneys are noted for both trials.
United Press reports methods to organize community egg circles to improve breeds, care, marketing and egg storage. bulletins outline cooperative credit for farmers, with examples from Maryland and Kansas studies on market frequency and a windfall apple canning guidance.
The state highway department has civil engineers surveying the road through Friends' Cove between Bedford and Rainsburg. Work on that section is hoped to begin soon as the roads are in bad shape. Raymond Crissman, riding home from Bedford on his motorcycle, was thrown and broke his right leg in two places near Cessna. He lives with his grandfather Franklin Walters.
A graceful gown described in flowered silk features pale pink blossoms on ivory, scalloped deep flounces edged in white satin, and an accordion pleated pale pink chiffon frill. The bodice uses a waistcoat effect in pale pink satin over pink chiffon with satin buttons and bound loops. The crossing vest and elbow sleeves match the flowered fabric with a lace chemisette.
London May 19 J L Garvin editor of the Pall Mall Gazette states in his paper that Lord Fisher admiral and first sea lord has resigned and that Lords Haldane Beauchamp and Wharcourt will retire while Unionists join the government.
Reports say the cabinet nearly dissolved and a coalition ministry will include opposition leaders. Unionist leaders met Premier Asquith to settle the coalition question though office allocations are undecided. Rumors name A. J. Balfour as likely to become first lord of the admiralty with Churchill moving to another post.
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