Powell's Record as Councilman Opposed Eight Hour Law
A historical Cumberland notice recounts Walter Powell's council votes from 1906 to 1908. It details his opposition to the eight hour day for water works workers, his stance on a subway project, and his attempts to defeat measures by motion and parliamentary tactics. The item notes tax assessments, city expenses, and a March 1907 political publication authorized by Thomas W. Koon.
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Walter Powell
City Council of
Cumberland
City of
Powell
Fire Department
Water Commission
Canal Company
American League of Municipalities
Norfolk
Virginia
South Cumberl
Wincow Street
Virginia Avenue
Window Street
Thomas W. Koon
Theodore A KK Hummelshime Pledges Local Reform Agenda
The Cumberland politician advocates a municipal electric plant to lower costs and fund city needs, supports improved streetcar service and underground pedestrian routes, opposes franchise grants without public value, and rejects mergers seen as raising rates while citing past local coverage from 1903.
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Edison Electric Iluminating Company
Cumberland Electric Railway
Western Maryland Telephone Company
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
Cumberland Evening Times
South
Cumberland
Street
Theodore A. KK
Hummelshime
Campaign promise of Cumberland mayoral candidate Thomas W. Koon
Thomas W. Koon pledges firm leadership if elected mayor of Cumberland. He vows to reduce city debt, tighten official accountability, expand the Municipal Lighting Plant, promote commercial growth, ensure clean streets, health rules, and strong police and fire protection, with transparent receipts and expenditures.
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Cumberland
Chamber of Commerce
Vote for Walter Powell Against Ring Control
Voters are urged to question political promises and beware of ring manipulation. The message warns of rumors and letters and advocates a business administration free of ring influence, urging support for Walter Powell and noting the notice is published with his authority.
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Walter Powell
Munson Furniture Store Incorporated in Hagerstown
The A. W. Munson furniture store was incorporated in Hagerstown Maryland on March 14 with capital stock of 22500. Incorporators are Mrs A W Munson and daughters Mrs Nora R Bolinger and Miss Catherine R Munson. The company will take over the late A W Munson's business.
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Hagerstown
A. W. Munson
Nora R. Bolinger
Catherine R. Munson
Complete line of House Furnishings and Jewelry
Advertises a complete line of furnishings clothing and jewelry with small payments. Promises phone call and representative contact from Gately and Pitegerald at 121 N Centre St. Agents Wanted.
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Gately & Pitegerald
Centre St
Advocate for a Strictly Business City Administration
A Cumberland citizen pledges voting support based on past record and lifelong city involvement. The notice anchors on Mar 4 to Mar 18 as focus dates for the campaign effort and city affairs.
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Cumberland
Support Letter for Post-Election Effort
A supporter asks the recipient to continue efforts after the election day and to be generous in the campaign work. The note references a recent primary and asks Eric Clary to assist at the polls on Av.
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Eric Clary
George Einhard Seeks Support at City Election
George Einhard appeals for continued support at the City Election to be held Tuesday March 17. The notice urges voters to cast ballots for Einhard as the 191 candidate appears in the public ballot.
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Theodoral
F Hummelshime
Theodore Af, Hummelshime
George A. Rbenhard
Joseph S Schiver Seeks Continued Support in City Election
A note from Joseph S. Schiver after a successful primary asks voters for continued support for the city election on Tuesday March 17. He thanks supporters and urges civic participation.
City Election Dates Clarified for March 17
A truncated telegram style notice states that with full approval support at the beginning, the Primary Election will continue to Tuesday and the City Election will be held March 17. Harry L. Smith referenced.
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Rch
Harry L. Smith
Vote Schriver for City Water System Leadership
An advocacy piece urging Joseph S. Schriver as the capable, experienced choice to govern Cumberland’s vital water plant. It argues he is already educated on the new system, familiar with city needs, and capable of acting for the public good without delay. Published by a political agent.
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Schriver
Yaat
Cumberland System
Supp
Joseph S. Schriver
Shooting at Paw Paw during B&O project injures worker
Samuel Johnson and George f Howard, both colored, were involved in a shooting at Paw Paw during Baltimore and Ohio construction work. Johnson was shot in the right leg and groin, Howard fled on a freight train toward Cumberland. Johnson's wounds required treatment at Paw Paw and Martinsburg City Hospital. police hunt Howard.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Paw Paw
Samuel Johnson
George F Howard
Howard
Cumberland
Johnson
Martinsburg
Martinsburg Worsted Plant Sold at Receiver Sale
The Martinsburg Worsted and Cassimere Company plant, valued at $75,000, sold at receiver's sale to George M. Bowers of People's Trust Co and H. H. Rutherford for $11,300. A $100,000 company is planned to operate the plant in Martinsburg and Winchester.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Martinsburg Worsted and Cassimere Company
George M. Bowers
People’s Trust Company
H. H. Rutherford
Winchester
Maryland town plans new fruit package mill
Federalsburg Maryland March 14 plans are under way to form a stock company to erect a lumber and fruit package mill replacing the Foster plant destroyed by fire. Businessmen back the project with three sites under consideration and the mill is expected in time for the season's pack.
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Federalsburg
John C. Foster
Philadelphia dairy firm to finish cooling station at Queen Anne
A Philadelphia dairy company will complete a cooling station at Queen Anne in a few days at a cost of 5000 dollars. It is expected that shipments of milk from the area will soon reach a carload a day as farmers near Queen Anne's, Caroline, and Talbot counties expand herds.
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Denton
Philadelphia
Queen Anne
Caroline
Talbot
Queen Anne’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Cumberland Daily News
Water Board
South Cumberland
Munson Furniture Store Incorporated
FE. FP
Reet
Marc
Frank Lee Carl
City Counilman
Oscar A. Leyerman
Joscag A. Eyerman
George
Einhard
Tve
Joseph S. Schiver
Worth
Emory Wilson
Ankeney
N. Centre St
Cumberland, Md
VIAVI
L. M. Kenniston
Mer
Martinsburg Company
John C Wolford
Bouth Liberty ST
Beave Gas
J. George Zilch
N.centre St
Beall Street
Allegany
Cowden &Zihlman
Third National Bank Bldg
North Centre Street
Habig Brothers
Habig & Stegmaier
J. P. Wiesel
Baltimore Street
Cumberland, Maryland
Steamship Ticketa
Agency For Service
Walsh Building Telephone
Rosenbaum
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