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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press announces postal and delivery details while Dr McCuaig stirs Martinsburg locals. Lincoln and Roosevelt face primary ballot shifts as Chicago’s Mayor Thompson accepts honors. Frank Marshall and wife of Maryland provoke indignation over their daughter’s treatment amid a harsh suggestion. The Richmond Journal recalls prohibition concerns.
The piece argues the war shows the need for farmers to adopt productive credit systems like Raiffeisen. It cites German and Serbian precedents where cooperative rural credit supported farming while highlighting American land mortgage risks. Home talent in Cumberland is praised as autumns begin.
Lincoln Nebraska pursued a petition to place Charles Evans Hughes on the Republican presidential primary ballot. The effort aimed to list Hughes, a U.S. Supreme Court justice, but was defeated by state authorities.
A Sunday car accident near the city killed two people, the spouse of one occupant and the spouse of the other, leaving two families in mourning. The editorial notes the shock of such sudden loss, reflects on life and death, and mentions the upcoming opening of the Great White Way in six days, urging readers to inspect the old thoroughfare before its transformation.
The Baltimore News critiques the Grano execution as inadequately private and urges Maryland to standardize death penalty public policy. It notes the 9:30 a.m. hanging, spectators nearby, and compares it to a Denton public hanging, arguing a single controlled site would better hide executions from public view.
Delegates from 38 states attend the National Marketing and Farm Credits conference in Chicago as crop and market experts share ideas. Conference Secretary Holman, just back from Ireland, urges adoption of the Irish cooperative marketing and credit model.
Washington, Nov 30 Roosevelt reportedly will support any Republican candidate for the presidency except William Howard Taft. The plan reportedly includes Elihu Root, and may see Roosevelt enter the race if urged by party leaders. Root is presented as the strongest current GOP nominee prospect with Hughes as a distant favorite.
A fragmented column blends jokes and quips from Luke MeLuke with reader letters and humorous anecdotes. It fibers through quotes about life, optimism, and everyday observations, ending with playful notes and a teaser to read Glisan’s ad and weekly features.
Washington reports that the U S merchant marine is numerous yet divided, with about 14 000 vessels, many land based or inland water craft, and fewer than 3 000 sailing in foreign seas. Coastwise trade obscures the true maritime strength of the nation.
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