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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1915

Page

10

Western Maryland Pension Plan and Earnings Outlook

The Western Maryland Railway reports five months of gross earnings around $893,282, nearing a $1,000,000 target and signaling a full year near $3,000,000. Net five month earnings total $614,408 with a stable ratio expected. A pension plan details retirement at 70 with two benefit features including a 2 percent per year of service pension based on the last decade’s earnings, plus relief department participation.

Western Maryland Railway Company Maryland Nuary 1 Voluntary Relief Department Wwil Raf MKC Fap

Consolidation Coal Expects Great Year Ahead in 1916

Consolidation Coal predicts a historic 1916 with immense Elkhorn Valley output and new mines to meet expected demand. The company plans milestones in West Virginia and expects earnings to surpass the prior fiscal year. The Western Maryland extension costs over half a million dollars and aims for 5 million tons annual tonnage within years. Pullman Co raises annual wages by 600000 to cover conductors porters and other staff effective January 1.

Werneley Hiue Elkhorn Helen’s Run West Virginia Western Maryland Company Western Maryland Chicago Pullman Company

Baltimore and Ohio tariff changes affect eastern lines

The article notes tariff reductions to cut prices against Baltimore and Ohio with lower rates for Chicago and New York. It reports the Mononghela railway, run by Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie, has only recently started passenger service. Thomas M. Lillard is named to replace the late Charles Beck as general car foreman at Cumberland and has begun new duties.

Hiladelphia York Baton Mlyde Line New York Ark Clyde Merchants’ and Miners’ Line Delaware Avenue Chicago Baltimore & Ohio Mononghela Railway Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Lake Erie Thomas M. Lillard Baltimore and Ohio Cumberland Charles (. Beck Philson

Fragmented OCR Notice Describes Local Auction Terms

Readable fragments indicate an upcoming sale with references to prices and locations. The text mentions estimates and bidding concepts but lacks full details for complete comprehension.

Pullman Lines Weigh 10 Percent Pay Rise for Conductors and Porters

Directors meet on December 17 to approve a proposed wage increase of about 10 percent or 500000 dollars a year for Pullman conductors and porters. The plan covers 9000 workers with 2500 conductors and 6500 porters across the service. conductor pay ranges from 70 to 90 dollars monthly, up to 100 for long serving staff, while porter wages span 27.50 to 235 dollars.

New York Wnterborough Rapid Transit Couny New York Railway Company Shonts Pullman Federal Industrial Commission Frank P. Walsh Robert Lincoln Swilman Company Board Aid L. Hungerford

Baltimore and Ohio declares 2 percent dividend

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced a regular semiannual dividend of 2 percent on common stock at a New York board meeting. The dividend is payable March 1, 1916, to stockholders of record January 24, 1916, and the books will not close.

Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New York

Notice to Public Regarding Spouse's Debts

Public notice states it will not be responsible for debts contracted by wife Minnie D Loy of 56 Wide Alley Neeso. The notice appears amid local advertising and fiction references in the issue.

Minnie D. Loy Prp I. Loy Neeso

Dividend Declared by Citizens National Bank in Cumberland

Board of Directors declares a five percent dividend on capital stock from six months earnings tax free payable after January 3 1916. Announcement by W L Morgan cashier Cumberland Maryland December 29 1915.

Citizens National Bank Cumberland W. L. Morgan

Bank Closing Notice for New Year Holiday

The Citizens National Bank will be closed on Saturday January 1 1916 New Year’s Day for the holiday. Cashier notes notices dated December 29 30 31.

Citizens National Bank Cumberland, Md W. L. Morgan

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