Coal and coke tonnage rise for Baltimore and Ohio in 1915
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports 1915 coal tonnage at 31,633,212 tons, up from 30,804,145, with February lowest at 1,906,210 and October peak at 3,124,328. Coke tonnage totals 3,768,822 tons, up from 3,202,381 in 1914, making combined coal and coke 35,402,034 tons. Also notes wage increases at Knickerbocker mines effective Feb 16 affecting about 600 workers and likewise at Federal Coal Company Hoovereville.
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Hooversville
Knickebocker Mines
Telford Lewis
Knickerbocker
Knickerbocker Smokeless Coal Company
Somerset Smokeless Coal Company
Wilgur Coal Mining Company
Federal Coal Company
Hoovereville
Federal Reserve urges cooperation between national and state banks
The Federal Reserve Board called for better feeling between national and state banks amid friction over fiduciary powers. It urged cooperation on high banking standards without new legislation, noting distrust from state banks joining the system and risks to a unified national banking structure.
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Federal Reserve Board
Washington
New York
Federal Reserve Board Today
New York State Bankers’ Association
Federal Reserve
Bankers’ Association of
Federal Reserve System
Ane ‘Oard
Sae
Reserve Board
Capitol Hill
Banking and Currency Committee of
House
Atemer
Senate
Romance of the war rivals fiction in London tale
A British warship battles a German U boat after a mother reports the submarine near her cottage. The mine sweeper sinks the vessel. the U boat is damaged and captured. The couple’s baby dies, but the captain offers a reward and adoption of a rescued infant. The tale ends with a new child to the Laurensen family.
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Mangus Laurensen
Laurensen
Cook seeks congressional probe of North Pole claim
Dr. Frederick A. Cook, noted mountain climber and Arctic explorer, travels to Washington to demand a formal investigation and world vindication of his claim to have reached the North Pole.
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Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Washington
Congress
Nation's Celebrities to Take Part in Gasparilla Carnival
Tampa hosts a festival honoring Don Jose Gasparilla with plans for a Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce from Key West to Corpus Christi. The carnival features pageants dancing and daily harness and running races as floats depict treasure seekers and gasparilla legends through February 12.
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United Press
Tampa
Fla
Thomas A. Edison
James Whitcomb Riley
Andrew Carnegie
George Ade
William Jennings Bryan
Henry Watterson
Potter Palmer
Florida
Don Jose Gasparilla
Gulf Coast
Gasparilla
Gasparilla Island
Boca Grande
Pledging Continuance of Cumberland Business Plans
A candidate pledges ongoing support for a business administration program and improvements for Cumberland. The vow emphasizes economic progress and municipal development through continued administration initiatives.
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Cumberland
George A Kean Announces Candidacy for Cumberland Mayor
A candidate announces their campaign for mayor of Cumberland seeking votes from all residents. George A Kean signs his letter of candidacy and requests support from the electorate.
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Cumberland
George A, Kean
Harry L Smith Seeks City Council Seat With Pledge
Candidate Harry L Smith announces for City Council, pledging economy lower taxes and full duty. He appeals to all voters for support in the upcoming election.
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Harry L, Smith
McLaughlin Announces Candidacy for Cumberland City Commissioner
John L McLaughlin announces his run for Cumberland City Commissioner and seeks support. He promises to put forth his best efforts if elected and asks for influence from voters.
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Cumberland
Harry Irvine Announces Candidacy for City Council
Harry Irvine declares his bid for City Council and asks voters for support pledging full-time dedication to the city and its interests.
August Thuss Sr Seeks City Council Seat
August Thuss Sr announces candidacy for city councilman as a proponent of the commission form of government and vows to dedicate full time to office duties if elected.
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August Thuss, SR
Jacob D. George Seeks City Council Seat
Jacob D. George pledges full-time service if elected and vows to work toward reducing city taxes. He signs his name for the council bid.
Thomas McBride Seeks City Council Candidacy
Thomas McBride announces his run for city councilman aiming to join the council if elected. He outlines key priorities and seeks support from voters in the upcoming election.
City Council Bid by Adam Lebeck Seeks Voter Support
A note from city commission candidate Adam Lebeck urges voters to back his bid and pledges full-time dedication if nominated and elected to the office. The message emphasizes service and commitment to municipal duties.
Eyerman vows renewal bid for city council
Oscar A. Eyerman pledges renomination and election to the city council. He commits to strict attention to duties and to working in the interests of the community at all times.
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Oscar A. Eyerman
Cumberland candidate pledges economical city administration
A Cumberland candidate for City Commissioner commits to dedicating time to duties and pursuing an economical businesslike administration to reduce city taxes if elected.
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Cumberland
Notice of Audit in Parsons Equity Case
Audit filed in the circuit court of Allegany County Maryland distributing funds in the hands of Trustee Ralph M Luman will be ready for ratification February 14 1916 unless cause to the contrary is shown Katherine E Parsons infant v Sadie M Parsons No 7056 Equity Cumberland MD January 10 1916 clerk Lloyd L Shaffer
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Katherine E. Parsons
Sadie M. Parsons
Allegany County
Maryland
Cumberland
Ralph M. Luman
Lloyd L. Shaffer
William H. Cole Seeks City Council Seat
William H. Cole announces his bid for city council, pledging to devote full attention to public duties and to serve taxpayers and citizens with focus if elected.
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Sam Stalio
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W. Va
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