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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1916
Page
11
The article outlines demands by 850000 railroad workers for an eight hour day with overtime pay at time and a half. It details employer options to cope: raise wages, split divisions to shorten freight runs, or reduce train length to allow faster runs. It cites cost estimates and payroll shares, and notes related rail equipment orders and terminal moves.
CEO Ignatius T. T. Lincoln, a naturalized Englishman and former MP who calls himself an international spy, was taken into custody days after escaping Raymond Street jail in Brooklyn. He had worked for Germany since the war began, aided by Americans of German birth.
Orphans Court of Allegany County Maryland orders the sale of real estate by Joseph C Corrigan surviving executor of Matthew Corrigan deceased. Sale to be ratified unless objections filed by March 21 1916. Publication of order required in Allegany County newspapers weekly for three weeks before March 10 1916. Reported sale amount is 4250 dollars.
By power of sale in a 1912 mortgage Alfred Cline and wife authorize an attorney to offer at public auction on March 18 1916 at 10 a.m. at The Second National Bank Cumberland Md the sale of Lot Number Hight in Agnew's Addition Oak Street Cumberland described as beginning at the end of the line of Lot Seven and extending 50 feet west along Oak Street toward Be AB degree west.
Mortgage holder William H. Cole announces a cash sale of a two story frame dwelling and ordinary outbuildings. The property lies west 150 feet to the beginning and is offered under terms of cash payment. Advertisement runs Feb 24 to Feb 28 and Mar 26.
Order of publication in the circuit court announces divorce from William Robe by plaintiff Wilhelmina BK. The case notes marriage in Cumberland on November 27 1902 and desertion around April 12 1912. Infants Richard Carlton and Franklin Roberts reside with plaintiff. defendant non resident of Maryland, living in Pennsylvania. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks before March 23 1916, with appearance by April 5 1916. Clerk: Lloyd L Shaffer. Trust Copy. Advertisement Feb 23-28 Mar 6-13.
The Circuit Court for Allegany County orders the sale in the Grimm equity case to be ratified and confirmed unless challenged by March 15 1916 with publication in a Cumberland newspaper for three weeks by March 5 1918. Sale price set at 3500 dollars. Lloyd L. Shafer clerk. Also includes Western Maryland Railway schedule effective Sept 19 1915 detailing daily departures from Cumberland to cities including Hagerstown Gettysburg Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh and several others with sleeper services.
A speaker declares candidacy for City Council with a pledge of strict economy and businesslike governance seeking public support and patronage.
John L McLaughlin announces candidacy for Cumberland City Commissioner and asks for support and influence to serve the city if elected. He vows to give his best efforts to the community and its advancement.
Citizen supports commission government and pledges full-time dedication if elected. August Thuss Sr announces his candidacy for city councilman.
A candidate pledges full-time service to the city and asks all voters to support the bid, emphasizing dedication to the office and municipal interests.
Jacob D. George pledges full time if elected to city council and to strive for a reduction in city taxes.
A compact notice highlights Thomas McBride’s candidacy for City Council. It emphasizes the goal of his election and the possible implications for local governance. The piece reads as a brief political announcement.
A Cumberland candidate for City Commissioner states a pledge to resign from other duties and devote full time to city duties. He commits to an economical business administration with the aim of reducing taxes and serving voters if nominated and elected.
City official Oscar A Eyerman declares renomination bid for the city council position. He pledges to uphold duties, serve the community, and work in residents best interests.
Ward M. Eichelberger announces candidacy for City Councilman. He pledges strict economy lower taxes and full-time dedication to duties. Eichelberger signs the notice with a date on January 15.
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