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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
3
The Cumberland Press in Cumberland, Md indicates publication details and delivery orders. It lists office contact at 109 Baltimore Street and phone numbers, with notes on mailing and advertising rates.
On October 8, 1915, panic over market speculation is linked to strain on prisons asylums morgues and city institutions as observers warn of cascading social impact from financial turmoil.
The YMCA campaign reports over two hundred new members in the first two days and aims to enroll a thousand by October 11. Workers show rising enthusiasm and expect more names this evening as public support for the association grows and benefits the community.
The Cumberland Press announces it will publish a special extra with full details of the World Series games, delivering ballpark reports directly to the office.
A Colorado juvenile court judge, Ben Lindsay, is quoted vowing to kill the first person who libels him again. The piece notes there is public pressure from politicians and others to protect his reputation, and discusses the broader issue of threats against judges and the need for lawful remedies.
The article notes moments when the bachelor tax topic surfaces, adding sharp debate to the ongoing argument about taxing single men and women. It suggests a recurring public discourse framed as a test of social policy and rhetorical skill.
Two earnest women clashed on a proposed five dollar tax on all bachelors. One argued funds would help spinsters while the other warned it would bar certain men from marriage, naming ministers lawyers editors and dentists, as visitors praise Massachusetts scenery.
A collage of jokes, quips, verse fragments, and reader bits from a small town newspaper. Snippets include light humor about dances, cars, names, handwriting, and social missteps, with notes on farmers, wealth, writers, and daily life.
The 1 to 1 000 000 map project traces to Berlin 1891 with London 1909 agreeing on symbols metric distances and Latin place names. An air map at 1 to 200 000 from Brussels 1911 is also planned. Maryland voters may support Hugh A. McMullen for comptroller this year.
Chicago officials announce a large prohibition demonstration as 50 000 Napoleon style hats are distributed to participants. The dry Chicago parade plans to draw thousands from city and suburb churches and Sunday schools tomorrow to showcase the movement's reach.
The tenth anniversary of Archbishop Joseph M. Koudelka’s ordination was marked by solemn services in Superior's cathedral. Delegations from Cleveland and Milwaukee attended, recalling his earlier episcopal service before his 1913 transfer to Superior.
In Grand Rapids Michigan plans are underway to establish a black only summer resort on Crooked lake near White Cloud next year. Chicago and other city leaders back the project with fourteen thousand lots laid out and half sold. The facility will include a hotel casino golf links and tennis courts with the name Tide Wild chosen for the resort.
Elbert T. Gary, head of United States Steel Corporation, marks his 70th birthday born October 8, 1846. Born a farmer's son in DuPage county Illinois, he has become described as the obedient Cesar of an empire with vast land, population, and industry.
Cincinnati report says Latonia track across the river opens tomorrow for a 16 day meeting with top class horses and riders. Dozens of stakes scheduled led by the Latonia Cup two miles and a quarter final day highlight.
Washington reports 576 delegates to the 1916 national parties will be chosen via primaries, with Republicans pushing to reduce contests and maintain unity. States listed include Maryland California Illinois Indiana Iowa Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska New Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota West Virginia Wisconsin Minnesota, plus additional states possible.
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