Heavy Railroad Contracts Dominate Steel Market News
New York February 29 railroads placed large orders for 40 000 tons of rails 4 172 cars 76 locomotives and 3 200 tons of bridge work. Major rails went to Long Island and Monon while locomotives were ordered from Illinois Central Lehigh Valley Bessemer and Lake Erie. Marine and fabricated steel activity rose with 25 000 tons of structural plates and shapes planned and 12 000 tons more marine work. Charlies Henry Edmonson a Brunswick engineer and former health board official died at 65 after paralysis. He survived by wife Aimee MacKenzie three sons Roy Guy Earl and two daughters.
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Long Island
Monon
Lackawanna Steel Company
Illiois Central
Lehigh Valley
Bessemer and
Lake Erie
New York Central System
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburgh
Baltimore and Ohio
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Great Lakes
Atlantic Coast
Charlies Henry Edmonson
Brunswick
Edmondson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Board of Health
Aimee MacKenzie
Petersville
Roy
Guy
Earl
Larry Lieschnitzer
Annie Gragg
Alexandria
Woeverton
Federal incorporation urged for interstate rail carriers
Alfred P. Thom general counsel of the Southern Railway told the House committee on interstate commerce that compulsory federal incorporation for all interstate carriers would best secure railroad securities legislation. He represents 84 percent of U S railroads and urged including this in the Newlands railroad investigation.
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Washington
Congress
Alfred P. Thom
The
Southern Railway
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Railway Executives’ Advisory Committee
Coun
Thom
Newlands
Senate
House
Western Maryland Railway Schedule Effective Sept 19 1915
Train times list Cumberland origin with daily departures to Hagerstown Gettysburg Baltimore Philadelphia New York. Sleeper service at 9 30 p m and 9 00 a m covers Pittsburgh Elkton Belington and other intermediate points. Daily express routes include Hancock Hagerstown Westminster Baltimore and Frostburg with noted exceptions and regional stops.
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Western Maryland Railway
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Miladelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
West
Elkine
Belington
Davis
Durin
Hancock
Westminister
Waynesboro
Champersburg
Westminacey
Frostburg
Pittsby
Elkin Vis
Baltimore Coal Pier Nears Operation At Curtis Bay
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports progress on a new 1 million dollar coal pier at Curtis Bay. The yard will hold 4000 cars with expanded storage for 300 additional loaded and 200 empty cars. The 700 by 115 foot pier sits 8 feet above low water and features six 60 inch belt conveyors, two car dumpers, and four loading towers with shuttle ram and lowerator systems.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Curtis Bay
Atlantic Seaboard
Flexible coal handling plan with dual trimming towers
The system uses 24 inch belts and two trimming towers on either pier side to supply bunkers and trim coal. The setup aims to reduce domestic coal breakage and increase speed when mining run coal is processed.
Cumberland pledge seeks continuance of business administration
A formal pledge commits to ongoing improvements in Cumberland's administration and business development efforts, aiming to enhance municipal operations and local commerce through sustained governance and planning.
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Cumberland
Candidate for City Council Promises Economy and Business Policy
A candidate announces run for City Council with pledges of strict economy and business administration. Seeks patronage from voters and supporters.
John L McLaughlin Runs for Cumberland City Commissioner
John L McLaughlin announces his candidacy for City Commissioner in Cumberland and appeals for support and influence from voters. He pledges to give his best efforts if elected to serve the city.
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Cumberland
Two Citizens Seek City Council Seats in Local Race
August Thuss Sr and Jacob D George announce candidacies for city councilman. They pledge full-time service if elected and promise efforts toward reducing city taxes.
City Council Candidacy Statement Seeks Voter Support
A city candidate pledges full-time service to the office and city. The message urges all voters to support the campaign and notes appreciation for the continued backing.
Thomas McBride for City Councilman
Campaign note promoting Thomas McBride for City Councilman with emphasis on election prospects and potential future service if elected.
Nomination Round Set For Cumberland Mayor and Council
The 1916 Cumberland primary lists two mayoral nominees and eighteen council candidates. Voters will select eight council members, with top two mayoral finishers advancing to the general election on March 21, 1916. Names include Amick, Cole, Eichelberger, Everman, Fisher, George, K Hummelshire, Irvine, Keyser, Lebeck, McBride, McLaughlin, Schriver, Sell, Smith, Thuss, Wakohhsia, and others. (City Clerk A VY. Straub)
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Cumberland
Maryland
Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland
Green Street
Baltimore Avenue
City of
Arthur H. Amick
William H. Cole
Ward M. Eichelberger
Oscar A. Everman
Daniel E. Fisher
Jacob D. George
Theodore A. K. Hummelshire
Harry Irvine
C. Frank Keyser
Adam Lebeck
Thomas McBride
John L. McLaughlin
Joseph S. Schriver
Joseph L. Sell
Harry L. Smith
August Thuss, Sr
Washington Street
Cumberland Street
Dilley Street
Valley Street
Columbia Street
Davidson Street
Frederick Street
Pulaski Street
Bedford Street
Shriver Avenue
Arch Street
Maryland Avenue
Springdale Street
Fayette Street
Stewart Avenue
North Mechanic Street
A. VY. Straub
Election polling places listed for 1916 ward divisions
On Tuesday March 7 1916 polling hours run from eight in the morning to six in the evening at ward locations including Orphans Court Room Washington Street Canada Hose House North Mechanic Street Nickel's House Anox Street Hoblitzell's Store North Mechanic Maryland Candy Company's Union Street Willison's House 288 Maryland Avenue Browning Street firehouse. A W Strau r.
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Washington Street
Canada Hose House
North Mechanic Street
Nickel’s
Anox Street
Columbia Street
Hoblitzell’s
Maryland Candy Company
Union Street
Sixth Ward
Willison
Maryland Avenue
Browning Street
Ward M. Eichelberger Seeks City Council Seat
Ward M. Eichelberger announces candidacy for City Councilman. He pledges strict economy lower taxes and full-time commitment to duties of the office citingJa.15-ts as a signature.
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Harry L. Smith
Oscar A. Eyerman
Ward M. Eichelberger
City Council Candidate William H. Cole Pledges Taxpayer Focus
A candidate named William H. Cole states that if elected he will give the city council office the attention it deserves in the interest of taxpayers and citizens generally.
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Interstate Commission
S Railway
Ott
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Lee Ott
Pallimore & Ohio
Couchman's Curve
Martinsburg
Opequon
Harry Miller
Harry Powers
Gill’s New Barber Shop
Liberty Street
Jas. O'Neill
Sapulpa Refining
Equitable Blog
Baltimore, MD
Thomas W. Koon
George A. Kean
A. H. Amick
DR. T
Joseph
Schriver
Civil Service
WU. S. Civil Service
Beranton
Cumberland Office
N. Centre St
Geo. D. Kennedy
Mer
Shirey & Hawkins’ Drug Store
Jos
Klawan’s Jewelry Store
Gross Brothers Department Store
Lady Roomers
Baltimore St
Feiott
Eckhart
Mt. Savage
Corriganville
Sloan
9Ld Town
Keyser
Romney
Hyndman
Quien Bros
Rochester
Washington St
Donna Tilghman
Cecelia Street
Miller’s Dye Works
Mechanic St
Janbry
North Lee St
Independence St
Bedford
South Liberty Street
Browning St
Maryland Ave
Madison and
Pear Streets
J. E. Utt
A. C. Grant
Bedford St. Felrim
Altamont
Janiz Imo
Mechanic Street
White’s Hall
Virginia Avenue
W. C. White Lumber Co
J. H. Holtzshu & Co
Harrison Street
George
Landwehr
Janie
MONET
John G. Afitier
Water Street
Meconic Temple
W. Carl Richards
McCleave Building
Janett
Cecelia St
App Tunnell
Frostburg, Md
Oak Street
Good House
Regal
Sehenter
Springfield
John W. Snyder
Pennsylvania
Real Esta‘jr
Saile
Williams Road
Boyd A. Reinhart
Cumberland, Md
J. H. Dailey
North Centre Street
George A. Kean, Thomas W. Kean
Lael
A.W. Straur
Rudolph Guenther, Inc
N. Y
Our
F. F. Logkenott
Osteopath & Chiropractor
Lonaconing
Maryland Hotel
McCool
Bridge
John C. Wolford
Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad
Ius
A. N. Golladay
S. Centre St
Cumberlandé, Md
A Ross Mullin
Lathoer
Batri Chinery
PY Merchants & Trans
Ortatio
Flors “By Sea
Jackson
W. P. Turner
G. P. A. Balto
Furnitur
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