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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
9
The Western Maryland Railway Company reports August gross earnings of 897,656.21 dollars, up from 768,128.83 dollars last year. For July 1 to August 31, gross income totals 1,760,833.28 dollars, a rise of 255,275.65 dollars from the prior fiscal year.
The hearing for 36 B and O railroad workers arrested for Sabbath labor was postponed at Frederick on Saturday. Attorneys claim the work was necessary and no new date has been set for the hearing.
Charles A. Steiner division superintendent and H. E. Williams division freight agent of the Western Maryland Railway Co spent yesterday at the scene discussing plans for another depot at Keyser and related freight facilities.
Keyser Virginia men discuss removing the Western Maryland passenger depot from its present site to MecCoole Maryland across the river. If approved, Main street would open to the river bridge and a new depot would be built while the freight depot remains unchanged.
William Porter age 40 of Weaverton was struck by a Halti more and Ohio Railroad train while walking home from Knoxville. His body was found by a watchman at the Knoxville crossing. He is survived by his widow, three children and several brothers and sisters. United States government increases the Quemahoning Coal Company navy order from 125000 to 185000 tons. About 85000 tons to be shipped via Baltimore to navy colliers. Jamison Coal and Coke and Quemahoning cars to receive repairs at South Baltimore Car Works, with 700 and 200 cars slated respectively.
A political advertisement praising Frederick Perry of Cumberland as peculiarly adapted for the county treasurer post. It emphasizes his education, self-made status, labor experience, and long Republican service, arguing he will strengthen the ticket in the primary and general elections.
Griffith Hughes of Frostburg announces his candidacy for the office of register of wills in Allegany County. A former miner, night student, and longtime local businessman and oil distributor, Hughes seeks support at the September primary and notes his service on Frostburg town council and Hill Street School trustee.
Political advertisement by C. Edgar Kellar to Allegany County Republicans announcing his candidacy for Register of Wills. He notes twenty five years as a Republican worker and pledges a business like approach, asking for votes and assistance from fellow Republicans.
Notice is given that Samuel Corfield has filed for a spirituous and fermented liquor license at 16 North Mechanic Street Cumberland Md in Allegany County. Remonstrances must be filed within 20 days after this notice. Owner of premises is Robert F McEvoy. Clerk Lloyd L Shaffer.
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