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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1916

Page

11

Eight Hour Day Demands Voted By Railroad Workers

Balloting among thousands of railroad workers seeks a referendum on authorizing Brotherhood representatives to press an eight hour day. Details show pay rules for runs under and over 100 miles, overtime at time and a half, and continuous time counting from duty start to end. Article two protects yard and switching pay, while article three applies eight hours to hustling service with overtime capped at time and a half.

Brotherhood Ljen Baltimore and Ohio

Brunswick becomes wet test town as alcohol arrives

In Brunswick Maryland a 75 carload shipment of alcohol for the French Government is held in the West end yard guarded by railroad police and detectives. The massive consignments and related horse and automobile shipments indicate a major, time sensitive transit under tight security. A local business figure, Albert W. Atwood, answers the question whether banks will lend money on character.

Brunswick Janus United States New York Robert Webber Brunswick Yard Havre Paris Albert W. Atwood

Coal Industry Sees 1915 Increase in Output Across Regions

The 1915 US coal output rose modestly to about 518 million short tons, with bituminous gains of roughly 6.5 million and anthracite down about 2.2 million. Eastern fields led growth amid steady export and coke demand, while western regions and the Mississippi Valley showed flat or declining production. Kentucky and West Virginia saw notable increases, aided by steel demand and regional capacity.

United States I. Lesher United States Geological Survey Ohio Mississippi Valley Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast Colorado Wyoming Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky Alabama Virginia Georgia Maryland Tennessee Connellsville South Middle West

Grain embargo lifted on shipments to Baltimore

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces removal today of the embargo on grain shipments to Baltimore via its lines except for corn for export. About 4,000 cars were waiting at Baltimore when placed last December. 1,900 more cars remain on the system plus elevator stocks. Connecting lines embargo remains in place.

Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore Chicago Fairport

Baltimore and Ohio appoints new general attorneys

A circular by Hugh L. Bond Jr. announces rapid changes in B and O legal ranks. R. Harsden Smith W Ainsworth Parker and A Hunter Boyd Jr named general attorneys. Charles E Webber and Duncan K Brent promoted to assistant general attorneys. All have long-standing ties to the firm. B&O buys 50 acres near Curtis Bay Fairfield expansion planned. Basin Monumental Fertilizer and Curtis Bay Chemical add plants with costly upgrades. Four tracks exist with plans for 20 more as land purchases surge.

Hugh L. Bond Jr The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad R. Harsden Smith W. Ainsworth Parker A. Hunter Hoyd, Jr Charles E. Webber Duncan K. Brent Legal Department Baltimore and Ohio Curtis Tay Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Basin Monumental Fertilizer Company Sea Wall Anne Arundel County Fairfield Prudential Oil Corporation Curtis Bay Chemical Com

Koon Pledges Continuation of Cumberland Administration

Political advertisement pledges Dr. Thomas W. Koon to continue a businesslike Cumberland administration and improvements, aiming to secure public support for his mayoral campaign.

Thomas W. Koon Cumberland

Harry L. Smith Declares City Council Run Platform

Harry L. Smith announces his candidacy for City Councilman. He pledges economy and a lower tax rate and vows full dedication to council duties to win voter support.

Harry L. Smith

Kean Declares Candidacy for Cumberland Mayor

George A. Kean announces his candidacy for mayor of Cumberland and seeks the support of all voters. He signs the letter respectfully as George A. Kean.

George A. Kean Cumberland

Adam Lebeck Announces Candidacy for City Commissioner

Adam Lebeck declares his candidacy for City Commissioner and asks voters for support. He pledges to devote all his time to the duties of the office if nominated and elected.

William H. Cole

Cumberland City Commissioner candidate pledges tax relief agenda

A Cumberland candidate for City Commissioner pledges to dedicate time to city duties and pursue an economical business administration aimed at reducing taxes. The statement emphasizes commitment to governance and fiscal restraint.

Cumberland

Dissolution of Kearns and Laughrey Partnership

Notice states the partnership Kearns & Laughrey, James H. Kearns and Andrew P. Laughrey, has been dissolved by mutual consent. Andrew P. Laughrey will conduct the business and assume the debts. Dated January 14 1916. J H Kearns A P Laughrey. Advertisement Jan 18 2¢.

James H. Kearns Andrew P. Laughrey

Western Maryland Railway Schedule Effective Sept 19 1915

Schedule for Western Maryland Railway trains from Cumberland in 1915 lists daily departures to multiple destinations with times including 2 10 AM 3 22 AM 7 00 AM 7 15 AM 1 30 PM 1 05 PM and 4 15 PM Sleeper services to Pittsburgh and West and occupancy ready at 9 30 PM Ports include Hagerstown Gettysburg Baltimore Philadelphia New York Elkins Belington Davis Frostburg Meyersdale and more Signature by Gen l Manager and Gen l Pas Agt.

Hagerstown Gettysburg Baltimore Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh West Elkins Belington Davis Durbin Hancock Westminister Daily Express Waynesboro Chambersburg Express Frostburg Meyersdale Ennes. Co F. Stewart

Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad Time Table May 23 1915

The page lists Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad schedule times for Sunday May 23 1915 with multiple station stops including Piedmont Frostburg and Frostburg in return. It notes train departures arrivals and a line about a human interest story “Some Good” by Richard Washburn Child in WEEK.

Richard Washburn Child

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