Miners share and rail safety efforts show varied outcomes
The Altoona report details a widow's compensation of 4 136 77 for a miner's family under the workmen compensation law with staged benefits. Other items note Baltimore and Ohio safety program results with 96 percent of 16 411 recommendations acted on and wide use of eye protection. Additional items cover coal strikes in Grafton area, railroad executive movements, fines for wage and labor violations, and a Brunswick clerk gift of a Pullman car.
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Altoona
Altoona Wistr
Michael Micha
Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company
Cambria County
Safety First
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
General Safety Committee
Safety Department
Ohio River Division
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Chicago Terminal
Alaska coal fields advance under government rail plan
Secretary of the Interior Lane outlines a government lease program for the Matanuska coal fields in Alaska. A government railroad will be built to reach the fields by year end, with construction beginning March 1 and work from Seward to Matanuska plus Anchorage progress planned this summer. The Alaska Northern Railroad purchase cost and payoff details are noted, with emphasis on completing the line and reserving coal lands for the government.
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United Press
Washington
Matypouska
Alaska
Matanuska Fields
Lane
Anchorage
Mat- Mnuska
Matanuska River
Susitna Valley
Alaska Railroad
Edes
Alaka Railroad Commission
Seward
Matanuska
Kern Creek
Hades
Alaska Northern Raiload
Edas
Alaska Northern
Jes Lane
Goulds Begin Fight Today to Retain Texas & Pacific Control
The Gould interests start a high stakes legal battle to retain control of the Texas & Pacific railroad as receivership actions loom. Bankers Trust of New York seeks an accounting on $14 million in defaulted interest and principal from $25 million in 1888 bonds, alleging funds were diverted to improvements. The case names New Orleans Railway and Iron Mountain as pledged holders.
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Goulds
United Press
Dallas
Tex
Gould
Texas & Pacific Railroad
B. F. Bush
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad
Meek
Bankers’ Trust Company of New York
New Orleans Railway Company
Texas & Pacific
Louisiana
Iron Mountain
International & Great Northern
Missouri Pacific
George J. Gould
Jay Gould
Allied Lines
Tanlac hailed as relief after twenty years of stomach troubles
Mrs. Sarah B. Lum of Hagerstown credits Tanlac with ending two decades of indigestion sour stomach and sleepless nights. She praises its effects on her and her daughter catarrh and notes the Tanlac expert at Rudy & Meredith's drug store and listings of Maryland cities carrying Tanlac.
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Sarah B. Lum
Harry E. Lum
Alexander St
Hagerstown
Rudy & Meredith's
A. M. Lichtenstein
Baltimore Street
Maryland
Frederick
Williamson's
Middletown
Geo. L. Doub
Cumberland pledges continued business improvements
A pledge to ongoing business administration and improvements is made for Cumberland. The statement emphasizes steady progress and continued efforts to enhance local commerce and governance.
George A Kean Announces Candidacy for Cumberland Mayor
George A Kean declares his run for mayor of Cumberland and asks voters for their support in the forthcoming election. He signs the announcement with respect.
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Cumberland
George A, Kean
Local Candidate Harry L Smith Seeks City Council Seat
Harry L Smith announces his candidacy for City Council vows strict economy lower taxes and full time dedication to office duties seeking voter support in the upcoming election.
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Harry L. Smith
Ward M. Bichelberger
John L. McLaughlin Announces Cumberland City Council Candidacy
John L. McLaughlin announces his candidacy for City Commissioner in Cumberland and pledges to dedicate his best efforts to the city if elected. He requests support and influence from voters.
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Cumberland
August Thuss Sr Candidate for City Council
A citizen supporter of the commission form announces his candidacy for city councilman. He pledges full-time dedication to the duties of the office if elected.
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August Thuss, SR
Jacob D. George Declares City Council Candidacy
Jacob D. George announces his run for city councilman. He pledges full-time dedication if elected and an earnest effort to reduce city taxes.
Thomas McBride for City Councilman
Thomas McBride seeks election to city council. He pledges to push streets and services improvements and to represent neighborhood concerns in council debates.
Fish Fancier Develops Brains Of His Goldfish
Marion Ohio February 2 Edwin P Haughton a local natural scientist says goldfish have brains He owns a concrete aquarium 12 feet in diameter and trained the fish to come to the surface for feeding by a tiny bell They respond to the bell in summer and find a hole in the ice in winter He claims this proves fish mental development and intellectuality
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Marion
Edwin P. Haughton
Haughton
Oscar A Eyerman Seeks City Council renomination
Oscar A Eyerman pledges to pay strict attention to council duties and to work in the community's interests if renominated and elected.
Western Maryland Railway Schedule Effective Sept 19 1915
Train times from Cumberland list daily departures to Hagerstown Gettysburg Baltimore Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh West Elkins Belington Davis and points, with sleepers ready 9 30 p m and express options to Frostburg Meyersdale Pittsburgh Westminster and more, signed ENNES Co F Stewart Genl Mer Genl Pas Agt.
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Hagerstown
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
West
Elkins
Belington
Davis
Durbin
Frostburg
Meyersdale
ENNES
F. Stewart
Gen
Mer
Frank Keyser Seeks City Commissioner Post
C Frank Keyser announces his candidacy for city commissioner aiming to shape local policy and governance.
Adam Lebeck Announces Candidacy for City Commissioner
Adam Lebeck declares his candidacy for City Commissioner and seeks voter support. He pledges to devote full time to duties if nominated and elected.
Cumberland City Commissioner Candidate Pledges Tax cuts
Joseph L. Sell announces his candidacy for City Commissioner of Cumberland. He pledges time and attention to duties and an economical business administration to reduce taxes if elected.
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Cumberland
William H. Cole Seeks City Council Seat
William H. Cole announces his candidacy for the office of City Councilman promising to give the role full attention in the interest of taxpayers and citizens.
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Wdtiow
Grafton
W. Va
Hiorra Coke Company
Hiorra
Austen Coal and Coke Company
Austen
Preston County
Newbury
Independence
Consolidation Coal Company
President Gray Back
Carl R. Gray
Western Maryland Railway Company
Western Pacific
Gray
Western
Bb & CO
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
United States
Act of Congress
Samuel K. Dennis
Kk. L. Coblentz
Alexander Armstrong, Jr
Angerstown
Brunswick
J. P. Himes
Michael Carey
Julius Hare
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Koon
John L. McLaughlin
Daniel E. Fisher
The
Automobile Club of Maryland
Middendorf
Sapulpa Refining
Equitable Blog
Baltimore, MD
Crystal
Queen City Pavement
Sam Stailo
Union Woolen Mills
Water Street
Eckhart
Mt. Savage
Corriganville
Sloan
Old Town
Keyser
Romney
Hyndman
Qien Bros
Rochester
N. Y
Miller’s Dye Works
N. Mechanic
Presa Orice
Xx Care Press
Wecétt
Schonter
Liberty Street
Springfield
John W. Snyder
Pennsylvania
Cumberland, Md
Jacob D. George
A Ross Mullin
Columbia Street
Vhone
Rudolph Guenther, Inc
Broad St
N. Y. City
Thomas McBride
Washington St. Feblin
Bedford
Narrows
Mechanic Street
Apple Alley
Call
Maryland Ave
Lampis Store
Bath
Green Street
N. George St
South Liberty
Bedford St
Baker Street
Maryland Avenue
Holzshu & Co
Centre Street
Conrad Zimmerman
J. H. Holshy & Co
North Mechanic Street
Cumberland and
Ridgeley
F. Mertens Sons
S. Centre Street
White’s Hall
Virginia Avenue
W. C. White Lumber Co
J. H. Holtzshu & Co
Turner's Drug Store
Harrison Street
George Wv. Landwehr
DR. T. A. K. Hummelshime
Poo
A. N. Golladay
S. Centre St
L. W. Bullard
Oscar A. Eyerman
Western Maryland Railway
Hancock
Westminster
Daily Express
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Balbeeee
C. Frank Keyser
Adam Lebeck
F. F. Lockenott
Centre St
Lonaconing
McCool
Bridge
Eyser
Baltimore St
Desales Glick Real Estate
Joseph L. Sell
Third National Bank
William H. Cole
John C. Wolford
South Liberty Street
Trixie
Kelso
Real Estart
Williams Road
Boyd A. Reinhart
J. H. Dailey
North Centre Street
Lo&n
John G. Miller
Magonic Temple
W. Carl Richards
McCleave Building
Cumberland, Janett
Louis Stein
North Centre St
Florida
Land of Sunshine and Flowers
Savannah
Jacksonville
Auercrants & Miner Transportation
W. P. Turner
Iday
M&s
T Sui
Effe
Wares Va Pewee i
Bart
Piedmer
Nasage
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