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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press lists its publication schedule and mailing details for Cumberland Maryland dated Saturday November 6 1915. It notes daily carriage served by carriers and phone numbers for delivery orders with subscription rates and mailing terms.
Western Maryland supporters rally around Congressman David J. Lewis as a potential Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. The region notes electing its first Western Maryland Democratic comptroller and asserts strong, independent leaders with integrity. The sentiment backing Lewis grows from spontaneous public support across the state.
A late article praises Associate Justice Wendell Holmes for tolerating the slang term kick in protest. The writer notes the ruling aligns with biblical authority and critiques the mass verbiage often directed at public discourse.
Vice President A W Thompson acting for the Ohio railroad agrees to meet the city proposal on temporarily bridging Wineow Street. Mayor Thomas W Gordon and City Engineer James P Gaffney pressed the issue as the city cites long possession of the right of way. The railroad notes its title basis and positions the matter as a proscription dispute.
The article reviews a railroad and Cumberland Maryland rights of way dispute. It praises the parties for settling the disagreement and permitting the Window Street improvement to proceed. It then pivots to a reflection on newspapers and their future role in society.
The week’s offerings include Klew and Erlanger’s Around the Map at New Amsterdam with C M S McLellan as author and Herman Finck music. Julia Arthur returns in The Eternal Magdalene. Avery Hopwood’s Farce Fair and Warmer debuts at Eltinge with Janet Beecher and Madge Kennedy in the cast. Lillian Russell returns to Palace for songs amid revival talk of light opera. George to lead repertory shifts at Playhouse including The Liars and The School for Scandal. Warfield planned in Van der Decken with Flying Dutchman legend. Harry Lauder opens eighth American tour in New York ten days hence. William Morris to direct. Frohman unit to present The Chief starring John Drew. Laura Crews leads supporting company.
George Garner notes Maryland results signal that Representative David J. Lewis may be urged to run for the senate to replace Blair Lee. Lee’s strength fades despite Baltimore backing, raising questions about re election prospects and party leadership expectations.
The piece argues Maryland politics center on choosing a senatorial candidate who can win across parties. It highlights Lewis as the strongest statewide choice, capable of attracting independent and some Republican support, while cautioning against machine or city rings kidnapping his candidacy.
Mrs Walter Jenkins and daughters cleaned up the old man who had grown seedy since his mother left for a visit. The column blends light local humor with cheeky ad style, noting oddities in household taste and blunt aphorisms about time and choices.
Growing support across Kansas for a 5 million dollar state road bond. A constitutional amendment is needed to issue bonds and legislative action to submit the question to voters. If approved, issuing the bonds would occur some distance in the future with lawmakers first deciding on the submission and subsequent bond legislation.
A collage of jocular gibes, quips, and verse notes from readers and columnists. Jabs at politicians, social manners, and everyday life appear in brief humorous items, rhymes, and sly epigrams. Names like Pink Green and Luke McLuke surface amid light satire and homey charm.
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