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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
4
In Cumberland on September 5 1914 readers are urged to replicate the River road result and pay farmers to build and maintain county highways. Col Thomas G Pownall cites $25 per mile as feasible with 600 miles needing work and argues a Saturday meeting could launch a low cost plan to reduce living costs and government spending.
The London Daily News argues Europe must model openness after the United States, criticizing monarchies for secret diplomacy that fuels war. It notes censorship in peace mirrors wartime secrecy, urging public scrutiny of policies and sacrifices.
A collage of wartime observations and social quips critiques food shortages airdrops and prices. It notes Herschel Island mail delays a rescue warning at Hartford and a veteran parade ban while poking at suffrage age rules and political salaries. It questions airship fears naval bombings and contrasts light humor with grim topics.
The text recalls Jefferson urging personal prayers to end kings and notes today’s wars as monarchs' secret planning. It argues that if wars of kings continue, they will sap humanity with loss and sorrow, regardless of who claims victory.
A collection of humorous maxims on marriage, daily labor, and social behavior. The engaging girl prefers steady companionship to weekly romance. The married man’s finances and the lumber dealer’s collections are contrasted with light wit. A returned umbrella is treated as a sign something is amiss.
National Association of Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers members meet in Philadelphia to adopt resolutions urging no orders for dyed hosiery beyond January 1. They cite dye shortages and predict bleached white or undyed hosiery as the prevailing color for next summer.
The piece narrates the events leading to the fall of Napoleon III and the French collapse after Sedan August 1870, detailing MacMahon’s defeat, capitulation, and the mass surrender of French troops. It notes the loss of Metz and Strasbourg, the rise of the Commune of 1871, and France’s stubborn stance under Jules Favre as Paris braces for further sieges.
Rev Brother Philip named principal of LaSalle Institute in Washington after Rev Brother Alfred moves to St John’s College. New faculty include Rev Brother Charles and Rev Brother Francis with Rev Brother Fidelius guiding business studies. Classes resume Tuesday at 9 with growing enrollments and two instructional tracks in high school and business. Non Catholics may opt out of religion course if desired.
London reports England ferried over 8,000 Russian troops to France using transports from the Scandinavian Peninsula and Finland. Cossacks boarded ships and landed safely at French ports, according to semi official sources.
Miss Alice Paul leads the campaign against senators and representatives named on the suffrage blacklist. The suffragists vow to oppose the Democratic Party at the polls and aim to end the political careers of their strongest opponents in the House and Senate.
The British Government announced the creation of a special board to release cargoes from vessels seized as prizes of war or detained due to wartime conditions. The aim is to avoid losses to neutral powers and encourage trade, with an executive committee empowered to decide on each case and resolve doubtful ones in favor of neutral owners.
A collage of quips and observations on war news, office life, fashion, marriage, and social trends. The piece blends humor and social commentary with mentions of outfits, hotel prices, and everyday mischief, reflecting a lively, magazine‑style column tone.
A collection of editorial quips from papers like Springfield Republican Boston Herald Cleveland Plaindealer and New York Evening Telegram mocking wartime events and figures. The pieces touch on immigrant sympathy German actions and exaggerated military scenarios in a satirical tone.
Martial law is proclaimed in Bordeaux with French troops in control of the new capital. The War Department maintains constant wireless contact with General Gallieni in Paris and General Joffre in the field. The Bank of France is moved from Paris to Bordeaux to support government finances.
Reports from Madrid on September 5 indicate German and Austrian pressure to pull King Alfonso into the Triple Alliance. If the alliance wins, he would be promised the return of the rock and fortress of Gibraltar. Locals doubt Spain will enter the conflict, with public sympathy favoring the Entente.
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