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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1916

Page

10

Railroads Prepare Largest Publicity Campaign Over Eight-Hour Demand

The four major railroad unions show strong backing for an eight hour demand as referendum results lean toward action. Rail executives plan a nationwide publicity push to inform the public and influence the wage dispute, with district committees led by Elisha Lee of Pennsylvania managing efforts in the eastern region.

Railroadea Interastate Commerce Commission Canada Elisha Lee Pennsylvania Aa Lee

Pennsy Prepares Emergency Trains for All Divisions

Altoona shop workers convert fifty discarded Pullman cars into sleeping dining and kitchen coaches for emergency use. Each division will have 6 to 8 car trains storing in Buffalo Williamsport Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other points to accommodate 200 men per grand division.

Pennsy Altoona Penney Pennsylvania Grand Division Buffalo Williamsport Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Pittsburg Pennay

Fuel Freight Shows Large December Increase on B and O

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports December coal and coke tonnage gains over 1914. Coal totals reached 2 806 803 tons, coke 177 611 tons, with increases of 578 404 and 144 937 tons respectively. Traffic congestion eased after early embargoes on Reading connections.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Shippensburg Reading West Virginia Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio

West Virginia allows workmen comp for Maryland mine injury

The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a miner injured on workings extending into Maryland is entitled to compensation in West Virginia. The widow of Jerome Gooding sued West Virginia Coal Co. after Commissioner Lee Ott rejected the claim. The court held the compensation act applies where the company has principal offices and mine entrances in the state and proper notice was given.

Charleston W. Va State Supreme Court West Virginia Maryland Lee Ott Jerome Gooding West Virginia Coal Company Miller

Scandinavian aims shape stance toward war in early 20th century

A United Press report from Copenhagen analyzes how Sweden Denmark and Norway viewed potential involvement in the war. Sweden leans toward belligerence against Russia to protect a warm water port and Finland, while opposing Russian expansion. Denmark resents Germany over Schleswig-Holstein and prefers the Allies but fears invasion, aiming to stay neutral if possible. Norway shares Sweden’s interests but prioritizes protecting its merchant fleet and may remain neutral to avoid risking its seaborne trade.

United Press Copenhagen Sweden Norwegian Finland Russia Denmark Germany Schleswig-Holstein England Norway Atlantic

Their Real Managers See Leading Actors' Children

A note highlights that in Every Week the magazine features pictures of the children of prominent actors, calling them the real managers behind stardom.

Shaughnessy’s Father Humble Cop Becomes British Lord

Montreal Jan 27 Sir Thomas Shaughnessy son of a Milwau kee Irish policeman is named lord of the realm the highest personal honor from the British government. He opposes aristocracy of wealth and favors brain work and effort. Shaughnessy is part of a Calgary Pacific triumvirate that built Canada’s largest railway empire and governs 100000 employees.

Shaughnessy Cop Montreal Canada Thomas Shaughnessy Milwaukee Lord Shaughnessy Canadian Pacific Railway Canadian Pacific Jona Smith Lord Strathcona Sir William van Horne van Horne

Trade Council Meets in South Promoting Commercial Preparedness

New Orleans hosts the Foreign Trade Council three day convention. Leaders from United States Steel Baldwin Locomotive Works National City Bank and other top firms discuss postwar foreign trade plans and the impact of changing international relations on American business. James A. Farrell Albn B. Johnson Frank A. Vanderlip Captain Robert Dollar and other prominent executives will speak on preparing for world market competition.

United Staes Foreign Trade Council United States James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation Albn B. Johnson Baldwin Locomotive Works Frank A. Vanderlip National City Bank New York Robert Dollar

Why I Sneaked Out of England Revealed in Every Week

A vivid human confession recounts why a man fled England, describing his frail heart and the scorn he faced from friends who labeled him a coward. The piece appears in Every Week.

England

Mayoral Campaign Ad Promises Continuation of Cumberland Growth

A political advertisement pledges to continue a business administration in Cumberland, promising improvements and steady governance under the same leadership. It highlights commitment to economic progress and municipal development.

Cumberland

Harry L. Smith Seeks City Council Seat

An individual announces candidacy for City Council with commitments to economy and lower taxes. The notice requests voter support and emphasizes full-time dedication to duties.

George A Kean Declares Cumberland Mayoral Candidacy

A letter announces GEORGE A KEAN as a candidate for mayor of Cumberland and asks voters for support. The message presents a formal pledge and appeal to the electorate without detailing platform specifics.

Cumberland George A. Kean

Frank Keyser Enters Cumberland City Commissioner Race

C Frank Keyser announces candidacy for Cumberland City Commissioner. He vows to work hard for the city if elected and asks for support and influence from voters.

Cumberland

Local Candidate Announces Bid for City Commissioner

A resident declares candidacy for City Commissioner and asks voters for support. He pledges to dedicate all his time to office duties if nominated and elected.

Ward M. Fichelberger

Cumberland candidate pledges economic, tax-saving city governance

A Cumberland candidate for City Commissioner pledges to devote time to duties and pursue economical businesslike administration to reduce city taxes if elected.

Cumberland

William H. Cole Seeks City Council Seat

William H. Cole announces candidacy for the City Council. He pledges to devote attention to the office in the interest of taxpayers and citizens.

William H. Cole

Ward M. Eichelberger for City Councilman

Campaign note urging support for Ward M. Eichelberger for city council. Solicitation appears in a terse political item with abbreviated phrasing and a related name variant, WARD M. Fichelberger, included as a secondary reference.

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