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.
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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.
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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.
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Connellsville
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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¢.
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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.
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Durbin
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Westminister
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Chambersburg
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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.
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