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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1914
Page
4
The Cumberland paper notes a clash between registry and ship purchase plans as Congress rushes banking and currency amendments. It criticizes government silver purchases for miners and urges delaying emergency laws until the Federal Reserve system is established and the Reserve Board can exercise its powers.
The piece notes oyster consumption gaps with half the citizens avoiding oysters and a quarter buying rarely. It cites New York Baltimore and New Orleans as major wholesalers shipping millions inland, with Baltimore alone moving over 5,000,000 bushels yearly. It imagines a socialist spread of oysters and ponders weekly allowances.
The piece argues labor in the United States has advanced in responsibility and organization, pushing to settle disputes with capital through arbitration. It notes European conflict harms American labor and calls for labor as a sovereign force under a free republic, pressing peaceful resolutions and arbitration in key cases.
The Treasury Secretary suggests adding bricks to the list of commodities eligible to back emergency currency. He argues that bricks, like cotton and tobacco, could be stored and help makers hold prices amid weak construction. The piece notes bricks already endure weather exposure and price pressures, urging inclusion along with naval stores and oysters as potential backing.
The Public Service Commission faces a protest against a fare increase for street cars. The column notes a latest state primary and broader national political currents, with fashion and cultural items interspersed.
The piece quotes multiple editorials from U S newspapers on wartime issues. It notes Hardy’s poetry, a New York mathematician estimating war costs, and views of Wilson and Bryan, praising diplomacy and critiquing partisan politics.
New York reports a major Red Cross fund drive aided by professional dancers led by Mr and Mrs Douglas Crane. A gala this evening will donate all receipts to the Red Cross general fund with patrons from high society including Miriam Miner and Benton Grose of Castle House performing special dances and others volunteering.
Workmen discovering a pile of 40 year old oil and gas lamps between the second floor and garret at the police station drew crowds in City Hall plaza. Lamps, made by George F. Ways at 7 50 each, include circular gas burners. In London, Premier Asquith said Commons the government would introduce a new bill amending the Home Rule measure before it becomes operative.
A portrait of telephone workers, showing the switchboard role as tedious and demanding. The piece notes how gossip and romance swirl around them yet their focus remains on duties, patience, and the risk of risky morning calls. It hints at quirks like superstition about callers. It closes with questions about callers' identities.
In Chicago on Sept 16 an American academy of fashion design aims to set a national standard for women’s styles by agreement of leading designers. Chicago and Cleveland representatives convene during the Home exposition to discuss standardizing styles within fabric dye and pattern limits, with gowns shown on living models and a Red Cross charity component.
Tacoma opens the largest varmint hunt under the Washington Game Protection and Propagation association. Running from Sept. 16 to December end, it covers species from sparrows to wildcats. A closing show is expected to feature fine pelts and strong hunter turnout.
Rev. Dr. John S. Bowers president of the Maryland Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church releases Rev. Zeba Adams as pastor of the Bedford circuit because his health prevents the arduous mountain travel. Adams is sent to Kent Island on the Eastern Shore where duties are lighter.
Jacob M. Buczek of Elverton, a Branch Coal & Coke Co. employee, was killed by a gun shot Sept 10 while leaving the mine. Reported in Charleston to the workers compensation division, he was shot from ambush by assassins. A 25 year old Pole, he leaves a widow and one child.
Sanford Missouri hosts the State Board of Trade two day meeting with delegates and visitors attending. After business sessions a banquet is held and with War Department permission a tour of Kittery Navy Yard will be conducted.
Timeline notes rail line opening in London in 1838, Frankfort insurrection failed in 1848, Manila earthquake damage through October 18, 1852. Tennessee Governor Brownlow calls loyal militia against armed conspirators in 1868. Cholera case surge and deaths in Southern Italy in 1884. Governors conference in Spring Lake in 1911. Huerta says U S non-recognition delays pacification of Mexico in 1913.
Edward Sanwood born Augusta Maine September 16 1841 graduated Bowdoin College 1861 reported Maine legislature for Augusta Age associate editor of Kennebec Journal later on various papers noted for political and economic writing and lecturing on Early Party Contests.
A. G. Porcher of the North American Fruit Exchange and Mrs. Porcher reported their Romney West Virginia room was entered. The thief took Mrs Porcher's jewel case containing hundreds of dollars in jewelry. A boarder saw a man jump from the porch roof about 7 pm.
A collection of quips and observations on censoring dispatches in war reports, social manners, fashion trends, and domestic life. It mixes jokes about women, men, and everyday behavior with light satire on banter and public notices.
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