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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1914
Page
4
The piece surveys forest ownership ideas for towns with European success. It cites Massachusetts law, cites Forbach and Baden Baden, and notes insect control and fire prevention. It also promotes co operative kitchens in Montclair as a solution to domestic burdens.
A compilation of editorials criticizes the Interstate Commerce Commission for delaying steel and railroad improvements, questions film censorship of battle scenes, and lauds political campaign rhetoric by Chairman Tanner as influential debate on Democratic logic and Republican counterpoints.
London reports Prince Louis of Battenberg resigns as First Lord of the Admiralty amid adverse comment. The criticism centered on his loyalty yet refusal to participate in destroying the German navy despite wartime duties.
A festive column recaps Halloween chatter from Frostburg to Philadelphia. It notes hundreds already submitting word contest entries, rising subscribers, and callers urged to vote next Tuesday. Mentions fashion tips, wartime satire, and public notices with light, humorous asides.
London officials investigate a sharp rise in drunkenness among women in the city. Magistrates report many arrestees are wives of soldiers in active service and police weigh curbing saloon access or entry to liquor shops to prevent further cases.
The spread of foot and mouth disease was confirmed in Lenewa county Michigan by Federal inspector Dr N G Hoack. Infected steers passing through Chicago stockyards were traced to Blissfield and officials rushed to the area amid reports of several affected herds in a dairy region.
Amsterdam dispatch reports a Zeppelin over Paris on Wednesday dropping six bombs. Three bombs caused considerable damage. Eight people were killed and several were wounded. French aviators attacked the craft but failed to stop it.
The Russian embassy in Washington announced from Petrograd that Turkey has begun warlike actions against Russia. Councillor Scherbatskoy said no further operational details were available.
The Vang Construction Company of this city secured the Chattanooga Tennessee contract for a concrete bridge with a bid of $480,000. James C. Shriver served as civil engineer for the contractors George Vang and BE. C. Coit and attended the award ceremony.
King George reappoints Sir John Arbuthnot Fisher as First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, succeeding Prince Louis of Battenberg who resigned. Fisher had retired in 1910 after six years as the leading naval official.
London reports official declaration that the Russian ambassador to Constantinople has been withdrawn in response to Turkish attacks on Russian ports.
A Maastricht dispatch says thirty heavy guns left Liege yesterday bound for Nieuport and several cars carrying submarines have also passed Liege en route to the coast.
Reports from Aguas Calientes Mexico dated October 31 say General Carranza troops have cut south communications and a large number of troops are moving north from Mexico toward the area.
A humorous collage of quips and sketches on daily life and social quirks. Snippets poke fun at furniture, Congress, money woes, and domestic foibles with playful wordplay and social satire. Notable bits reference a jack o lantern joke, consumer habits, and mild political humor.
A Petrograd dispatch to the Star reports a volunteer corps to be raised in Poland under direct czar orders. The unit will be commanded by Polish officers and armed with Austrian captured rifles and cannon.
Fragmentary OCR shows a 1914 Cumberland Haven item mentioning Savage Wr and Borden Sag with unclear context and date. Readable names include Cumberland and Pennsylvania and a possible Sunday reference. The piece is too damaged for full reconstruction of event or purpose.
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