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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1914
Page
4
Cumberland editorial argues the United States should disarm unilaterally to prove faith in peace. It urges Congress to recall new war vessels and reduce armaments, noting no current conflicts and highlighting treaties with twenty six nations as steps toward global militarism reduction.
A collage of brief items touches on safety cautions and political commentary with wartime alienation of affections suit and canal dredging. It notes a New Jersey game and fish commission starlings removal and reports German forces entering Ostend with civil guards seized and a crowd in panic.
A composite of foreign press comments on World War I cites alleged British provocation of France, German war aims, and neutral trade impacts. It notes claims from Danish and German sources and reports on Belgian neutrality and high level statements by von Jagow and the German Chancellor about invasion legality and necessity.
The Belgian Legation in Washington released a position paper asserting Belgiums stance and challenging Germanys assertions. The document emphasizes Berlin’s free hand to Austria and noninterference by other powers, arguing that the responsibility for peace efforts failure lies with Berlin, not France Russia or Italy.
Robert R. Henderson and others transfer parcels on Helen Street Cumberland to James T. Gough for 150 dollars. Henderson and others also transfer to Wilfred G. Gough on Helen Street for 3009 dollars. Continental Trust Co transfers to Frank W. King a parcel at Green Ridge for 10 dollars. Johnson Stewart and Walsh Co to William H. Freeland and wife a parcel on Cecelia Street Cumberland for 1100 dollars.
A collection of quips and observations on war fashion manners and daily life including jokes about Paris dressmakers bet on sports opinions on happiness and marriage trends with light social commentary and playful wordplay reflecting a bygone era.
A composite of editorials notes the high cost of illness to the U S economy and doctors profits, mocks British warnings of invasion, argues for careful policy toward Mexico, fears treaties may fail, and discusses Italian and Austrian moves in the prewar alignments.
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