Mines and Railroads Plan Western Maryland Trains Diverted
Plans disclosed in Baltimore for diverting Western Maryland trains over Green Spring Valley branch due to Trion tunnel improvements. Pennsylvania Railroad to keep one track open. shuttle service Fulton to junction. Work expected to take a year or more with a temporary junction near Owings Mills. Also notes A Hunter Boyd Jr promotion at Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and related infrastructure plans in Fairmont and Connellsville.
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Baltimore
Pennlvania Railroad
Western Maryland Railsey Company
Green Spring Alley
Trion Tunnel
Pennsylia
Western Maryland
Western
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
Green Spring Valley
Owings Mills
Fulton Station
Baltimore & Ohio
Pairmont
Fairmont
Connellsville
Why Join the B and C YMCA Campaign Opens Saturday
A campaign to increase membership of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Young Men's Christian Association opens Saturday in South Cumberland Maryland. The letter from C A Fan general claim agent of the B and C Railroad emphasizes uplift through Love Duty and Loyalty and notes members gain personal benefits within the first month.
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Boyd
C. A. Fan
B. & C. Railroad
Baltimore
Maryland
Mr. Montignant
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association
Sim believer letter to YMCA in Baltimore and Ohio association
A signed note from C. W. Bgan as General Claim Agent asserts belief in the YMCA, especially the Baltimore and Ohio association, and closes with a cordial sign-off. The fragment references the amount paid and a personal endorsement to the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
C. W. Bgan
Brewers Avoid Trial in Texas Political Activity Case
Texas actions against six reading brewing companies over alleged unlawful political activity and anti trust violations appear likely to settle out of court. Officials and political figures urge no public trial as negotiations proceed, with potential injunctions limiting further political involvement.
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Austin
Texas
Reading Brewing Companies
Six Fastland defendants summoned for removal to Chicago court
Six defendants in the Fastland disaster indictments face removal proceedings to Chicago. District Attorney Charles F. Clyne seeks to compel their appearance in Federal court. Among those summoned are two company officials, the ship’s captain and chief engineer, and two Grand Haven steamboat inspectors.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Chicago
United States District Court
Charles F. Clyne
Grand Haven
Lee Birthday Observances Across Southern Cities
Wright states of the South observed a legal holiday today for the 109th anniversary of General Robert E. Lee's birth. Special exercises were held by patriotic and veterans' groups in Mobile Memphis Richmond Raleigh Atlanta Charleston and many other cities.
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Atlanta
Wright States
South
Robert FE. Lee
Confederate States of America
Mobile
Memphis
Richmond
Raleigh
Charleston
Commerce official warns of shock after war ends
Edwin F. Sweet, assistant secretary of commerce, urges immediate action to convert munitions plants into export factories. He warns American business overstimulated by war orders may face a downturn and calls for prewar export build up to sustain trade when peace arrives.
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Edwin F. Sweet
Federal Organization
Mr. Sweet
Turning Point in American Industry for Foreign Markets
The text argues that postwar munitions orders have boosted capacity and that without new foreign markets, vast factories risk idle capacity. It urges improving factory efficiency to meet European prices, notes tariff effects, and highlights Ford as a model. It predicts a shift to export oriented production and home-to-foreign market focus.
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Europe
United States
Ford Automobile
Detroit
Useless Noises From The Columbia State
Short, fragmentary names listed in a Columbia State item include Henry A Wise Wood Cap'n Hobson Tom Watson Gus Gardner Bro Hearst Maye Seh Wimmer Theodore and others.
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Henry A. Wise Wood
Cap'n Hobson
Tom Watson
Bro
Hearst
Maye Seh Wimmer
Theodore
Near 15 000 ministers and priests at French front
Paris reports about 12 580 ecclesiastics serving with the French army. Statistics show 151 Catholic priests 28 Protestant ministers and 14 rabbis assigned as chaplains with regiments. Many serve as nurses while an equal number volunteered for front duty.
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Paris
Some Good by Richard Washburn Child in Every Week
A human interest piece explores motives behind a man’s return after his daughter’s engagement to a wealthy suitor. The story centers on social expectations, dignity, and the meaning of home in a changing era.
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Richard Washburn Child
Peculiar Facts About Well Known People
Oakland California January 19 Colonel John P Irish, long serving naval officer at San Francisco port under both parties, recently gained notice in New York for denouncing Dr Anna Shaw. Irish never wears a necktie, claiming they are useless. he was appointed by Cleveland.
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Oakland
Cal
John P. Irish
San Francisco
New York
Anna Shaw
Irish
Cleveland
Mayor Koon Pledges Continuation of Cumberland Improvements
Political advertisement states Dr. Thomas W. Koon pledges a continuation of a business administration and improvements for Cumberland.
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Thomas W. Koon
Cumberland
Harry L. Smith Seeks City Council Seat
Candidate Harry L. Smith announces his bid for City Council, pledging strict economy, a lower tax rate, and full dedication to duties, urging all voters to support him.
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Harry L. Smith
M. Eichelberger
Kean Announces Candidacy for Cumberland Mayor
George A. Kean announces his candidacy for mayor of Cumberland and seeks support from all voters in the upcoming election.
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George A. Kean
Cumberland
George A, Kean
Adam Lebeck declares candidacy for City Commissioner
Adam Lebeck announces his bid 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.
Candidate for City Commissioner Election March 7 1916
Joseph L. Sell announces his candidacy for Cumberland City Commissioner in the March 7 1916 primary. He pledges to devote time to duties and push for economical, businesslike city administration to reduce taxes.
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Joseph L. Sell
William H. Cole for City Council Candidate Statement
William H. Cole announces his candidacy for City Councilman with a pledge to dedicate the office to the public interest and taxpayer concerns, seeking election to serve citizens and the city with attention and effort.
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William H. Cole
Western Maryland Railway Schedule Starts Sept 19 1915
The Cumberland timetable lists daily departures to Hagerstown Gettysburg Baltimore Philadelphia New York with sleepers at 9 30 p m and 3 22 a m. Other trips include Pittsburgh West Elkins Belington Davis and intermediate points and a daily express to Hancock Hagerstown Waynesboro Chambersburg Westminster and Baltimore.
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Hagerstown
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
West
Elkins
Belington
Davis
Durbin
Hancock
Westminster
Daily Express
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Express
Frostburg
Meyersdale
ENNES
F. Stewart
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad timetable snippet
Rail timetable fragment lists train times from Cumberland to Philadelphia area with several departures and arrivals indicated in sequence. The OCR shows a repetitive header and a line of times including 8.30 8.33 8.41 9.20 9.28 9.37 9.47.
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R Sun
Time Table Shows Frostburg Train Schedule and Routes
A scanned timetable lists train departures and arrivals with Frostburg service noted. It includes Sunday-only routes and a general manager signature J. T. Robertson. The fragment also references Piedmont connections and return times, indicating a regional rail schedule.
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Frostburg
Mont
J. T. Robertson
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Union Tunnel
A. Hunter Boyd, Jr
Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Western Maryland Railway
Ven Mar
Maat
B&o
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THE
Wm. C. Montignana
South Cumberland, Maryland
Eastland
Lee
America
Founda
Columbia State
Gus Gardner
United Press
Sapulpa Refining
Equitable Blog
Baltimore, MD
Washington
L D. C
Janis&In
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Kuykendall
Washington Street
Janis
Prospect Street
Wbe
Turner
Care Press
Eckhart
Mt. Savage
Corriganville
Sloan
Old Town
Keyser
Romney
Hyndman
Qien Bros
Rochester
N. Y
Miller's Dye Works
Mechanic St
Janity
Turner's
Harrison Street
Salm
W. Janio
Apply X Care Press
Windsor Garage & Taxicab CO
Jamily
Schonte
Liberty Street
Springfield
John W. Snyder
Kelso
Rudolph Guenther
Iac
Brond St. N. Y
A Ross Mullin
Columbia Street
Adam Lebeck
West Side
M. Janis
S. Mechanic St
Charuhas
Baltimore Street
R. Janis Lw
Maryland Ave
E. R. Neff
Madison St
Scott Kelso
South Liberty Street
Altamont
Lmo
Conrad Zimmerman
J. H. Holshy & Co
Smallwood Street
Fulton Street
Bedford
Mechanic Street
Cumberland and
Ridgeley
F. Mertens Sons
Centre Street
Frederick Street
White’s Hall
Virginia Avenue
W. C. White Lumber Co
J. H. Holtzshu & Co
A. N. Golladay
L. W. Bullard
S. Centre St
Third National Bank
Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad
Senge
Iday
May Tum
TF Hays
Bart'n
Pied
Ives
Piedmont
F. F. Lockenott
N. Centre St
McCoole
W. Va
John C. Wolford
Real Estates
Williams Road
Boyd A. Reinhart
Cumberland, Md
J. H. Dailey
North Centre Street
Lo&n
John G. Miller
Water Street
Masgonie Temple
W. Carl Richards
McCleave Building
Jane
James H. Kearns
Andrew P. Laughrey
Kearns & Laughrey
J. H. Kearns
Ae Laughrey
Louis Stein
North Centre St
Florida
Savannah
Jacksonville
Eews & Miner Transportation CO
W. P. Turner
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