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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
4
The Cumberland Press from Baltimore Street Cumberland Maryland lists publication details and subscription rates. The paper notes delivery by carriers and telephone orders, with a 1915 date of Monday October 25.
The Liberty Bell will not pass through Cumberland as hoped. Local civic efforts failed to secure a route, while the railroads show little enthusiasm. Separately, the Actors Fund of America launches a million dollar nationwide campaign from New York to ensure its finances and home on Staten Island remain secure.
A Cincinnati woman left 700000 to the Symphony and the piece argues many philanthropists misjudge needs for orphans. It cites a Philadelphia conference showing no orphan surplus and urges gifts to music art or public recreation such as free Sunday concerts or a public library to immortalize donors.
A letter to a Wisconsin cousin claims Anton Lang the Christus of the Oberammergau Passion Play died fighting the French in World War I. The notice notes Lang joins a long list of notable figures sacrificed in the conflict and remarks Oberammergau may find another Christus among the victims.
Observers recall Lang’s dedication to echo the Christ’s virtues and the Man of Sorrows in a famed play. His battlefield death, while jarring, is explained as a belief that Jesus taught obedience to the laws of the land, prompting reflection on moral influence.
A roll of notable births dated today includes William Fr. Moore of Utica born 67 years ago, Rev. Thomas J. Garland born in Ireland 49 years ago, Copley of Knox county born 51 years ago, Frank M. Kyrne Volney Iowa 57, Edward W. Saunders Franklin county Virginia 55, Joe Wood Kansas City 26, Oscar Dagey Palestine Texas 25, Leslie G. Nunamaker Lincoln Nebraska 26.
A historical column highlights events from 1815 to 1890 including England's 400th anniversary of Henry V's victory at Agincourt, New England snowfalls, formation of the National Association of Base Ball Players, and Irish tenant rent resistance voyages. An ornate tribute laments a storied figure guiding eras.
Washington October 25 Special. Secretary Daniels proposes a multi year Navy expansion aiming to place the U S second only to Great Britain in strength. Senators Tillman O Gorman Thornton and representatives Stephens Britten Farr express broad support while warning delays imperil national defense and Monroe Doctrine aims.
A TH PRESS exclusive by O Scar describes Stamboul as a crucial, hard to seize fortress linking Europe and Asia. It notes its strategic value, historic sieges, and the current Dardanelles campaign as Allied attempts press toward the Turkish capital amid shifting Balkan dynamics.
The article argues for a revival of country and small town newspapers. It contends journalism is a craft and profession taught by colleges, but urges a “Back to the Farm” movement to preserve local papers where editors foster close reader contact and community impact.
A reconciliation between Duke Arturo de Majo Durazzo and Elizabeth Frances Hanan Duchess of Durazzo unfolds at Narragansett Pier. The pair, who wed in 1914, plan a summer stay in a cottage at Shore Acres with Elizabeth’s brother John Hanan and his wife.
Mrs J W Coch rane of the Cumberland Civic Club reports her plea to bring the Liberty Bell back via Cumberland. A letter from Charleston Seger dated Sept 18 1916 states the itinerary is nearly complete and will not pass through the state.
Newport R I October 25 For rest KR Jacobs quartermaster sergeant in the supplies department at Fort Adams was arraigned before United States Commissioner Healy for a hearing on a charge of conspiracy to defraud the Government The details are not public but the district attorney warns of a wide plan to defraud the Government Jacobs who has served in the army 30 years was on furlough when summoned by Federal authorities and returned to Newport to be held under military arrest
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