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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1915
Page
3
The Cumberland Press lists subscription prices 3.00 per year in advance and 25 cents per month for subscriptions. Advertising rates are available on application. Circulation is served daily by carriers with delivery orders by telephone. Address 109 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, Md.
On Tuesday November 2 1915 officials report a gradual reduction in Cumberland water waste. Oc r shows a decrease of several million gallons from the prior month and over thirty million gallons compared with the same month last year.
The Cumberland press urges accurate reporting on Baltimore Street repairs, noting the public’s reliance on newspapers to explain delays. It highlights how timely updates and visible actions, like the electric sign at The Press building, keep citizens informed amid construction disruptions. The piece also reflects on adoption stories and charity, urging readers to help homeless children through public-spirited action.
The piece argues true greatness lies in serving the people rather than leading powerfully. It extols the politician, poet, artist, physician, teacher, worker, and merchant who embody collective will and dedicate themselves to others. It cites roles from lawyer to president as examples of selfless service.
The Cumberland Press outlines plans for daily updates and a nationwide directory on the first page. Readers’ suggestions are welcomed as the paper strives to be the best in Maryland outside of Baltimore. Tonight many will crowd Baltimore street to watch election returns.
The article lists prominent women and milestones including lighthouse keepers, the first women physicians, hospital founders, and notable achievements by women in law, politics, education, and the arts. It notes anniversaries, memberships, elections, and a national defense conference organized by the Navy League with widespread female support.
A year ago today British and German forces battled at sea with the English cruiser sunk and two damaged while none of the five German battleships was reported sunk though two are missing. Submarine D-5 went down in the North Sea by a mine. Military actions continued in Europe with gains on multiple fronts and a Turkish victory at Trebizond noted amid broader exchanges.
The article recounts Dolly Logan Tucker and her divorce from Lieut. Col. William Tucker, a former army officer who later sought reinstatement to the active list as colonel. Washington issued orders to examine his eligibility amid past accusations and a contested divorce.
All Souls Day in Rome shows the government's ultimatum to keep graves dark at San Lorenzo and Verano. Poor and rich walk the cemetery roads lighting sparse blue flames and placing offerings in bronze urns as Garibaldi graves receive flowers and prayers rise above cypress avenues.
O Scar discusses war as force used at its utmost and the limits set by civilised nations. He traces early sources of international law from Paris 1856 naval rules to the Geneva 1864 and St Petersburg 1868 conventions, Lincoln era US field instructions, and Brussels 1874 Declaration, noting incomplete official sanction but lasting influence.
A mosaic of jokes and witticisms from readers and columnists. Quips about mice, stocking holes, marriage ideals, and social norms appear alongside brief anecdotes and humorous observations from newspapers like the Cinccinnati Enquirer and Memphis Commercial Appeal.
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