Old Railroading Reminiscences Highlight 19th Century Pennsylvanian Service
An Altoona reminiscence by an old railroad man compares railroading fifty years ago with today. He recalls harsh Civil War era work on the Pittsburg division, brakemen and conductors enduring cold, hunger, and dangerous manual tasks. Newer era trains feature airbrakes, cabin cars, interlocking switches, and longer, faster runs with better safety and comfort.
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Pittsurg
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Winnipeg Mayor outlines plan to aid wounded soldiers
Mayor R. D. Waugh of Winnipeg proposes creating 40 acre farms in the Winnipeg Water district for returning soldiers with families. Interned alien enemies would be used to prepare homes, with residences built to make soldiers self supporting and reduce pension costs. He has presented the plan to Ottawa and awaits action.
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R. D. Waugh
Dominion of Canada
Europe
Waugh
Winnipeg Water District
Brandon
Manitoba
Dominion
Ottawa
Application for Retail Liquor License in Allegany County
Notice announces Edward G. Kight and Albert C. Whetsey applying for a license to sell spirituous and fermented liquors at 141 and 16 Bedford Street Cumberland Maryland. Remonstrances must be filed within 20 days after December 15, 1915 with clerk Lloyd L. Shaffer.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Allegany County
Circuit Court
Edward G. Kight
Albert C. Whetsey
Kight & Wheteell
Bedford Street
Cumberland
Cumberland, Md
J. Semmes
Saloon License Applications Filed in Allegany County
Albert C Whetsell and partners at 14 and 16 Bedford Street Cumberland Md file for license to sell spirituous and fermented liquors. Remonstrances must be filed within 20 days. Owner of premises J Semmes Deveemon listed. location Cumberland.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Allegany County
Circuit Court
Edward G. Kight
Albert CC. Whetsell
Kight & Whetsell
Bedford Street
Cumberland
J. Semmes Deveemon
Fairmont native promoted to general baggage master
ter of Fairmont gains promotion to general baggage master at Camden Station Baltimore. Canty is son of Mr and Mrs William Canty of Oakland Maryland.
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Ter
Fairmont
Camden Station
Baltimore
Canty
William Canty
Oakland, Md
Leatherwood Colliery Company charter issued in Clarkeburg
A charter is granted to the Leatherwood Colliery Company of Clarkeburg with authorized capital of 50000 dollars. Incorporators are George P. Brubaker William Shaw Samuel Philson James P. McCabe and Phil A. Shaffer, all residents of Berlin Pennsylvania.
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Leatherwood Colliery Company
Clarkeburg
George PP. Brubaker
William Shaw
Samuel Philson
James P. McCabe
Phil A. Shaffer
Berlin, Pa
Local war veterans to be cared for after return
The article notes soldiers are being reassigned as others depart for war. It explains that handling returning soldiers will be simple now but will demand substantial effort later. A local committee will organize to meet present needs and plan future conditions for veterans.
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Canada
Passenger Time Table In Effect Sunday May 22 19.8
Passenger time table announces service starting Sunday May 22 with trains through Frostburg Piedmont and Savage. It lists departure times around 9 00 p m and 4 74 am with connections to Midland Harton and Brostbart and notes Piedmont return trips with durations 45 minutes and 12 07. The notice bears General Manager T Rogertson signature.
Train schedule fragment with station list and times
A fragmented timetable lists stations Cumberland Haltmore New York Baltimore and others with various times. The text reads like a commuter or long distance service schedule with multiple intermediate stops and a few passenger agents named F Stewart and general manager references.
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Rudolph Gudntteer
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