Optimistic Willard cites full B & O car use and strong outlook
President Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio reports all company cars in use for the first time in two years as traffic rises steadily. Crop and ore movements improve with steel trade revival, and preparations target maximum car movement for months. Third VP Thompson visits Pittsburgh to oversee station improvements and recalls workers. A B&O inspector A F E Conley, 24, drowned at Tygarts Valley river. an excursion from Baltimore and Washington is planned for September 26.
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Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
A. W. Thompson
Pittsburgh
Smithffield
Water Streets
E. M. Peck
Thompson
Magnolia
Pittsburg Gazette Times
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Grafton
Tygarts Valley River
Grove W. Va
Signals Drive Expansion of Western Maryland Line
The Western Maryland Railway under President Carl R. Gray expands yard activity at Martinsburg and orders automatic block signals from Calmar to Connellsville and Emory Grove to Big Pool. Completion will equip the Emory Grove to Connellsville single track with the new system, seen as the line’s most important modernization effort.
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Carl R. Gray
Western Maryland Railway Company
Calmar
Connellsville
Union Switch and Signal Company
Emory Grove
Big Pool
Gray
Western Maryland
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Raleigh Coal and Coke Company Uplifts Miners With Hall and Opera
The Raleigh Coal and Coke Company has built a music hall for 1 000 employees about a mile and a half from Beckley. They plan to erect an opera house to be dedicated in October. The firm runs a mining institute for technical training, a baseball park, and a moving picture show near the collieries. Their team has played 51 games, losing three.
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Raleigh Coal and Coke Company
Beckley
Cincinnati
Weller's Nomination Brings Back Bill Stone Leadership
The Maryland Republican split over Weller’s nomination erupts into bitter feuds with Gov. Goldsborough, Graham, and Jackson backing or opposing the move. Stone’s city leadership resurfaces as Heintzeman cooperates, while anti Jackson and anti Stone factions threaten trouble as Weller prevails statewide.
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Weller
Bill” Stone
No. 9 Smashed Car Killing One Injuring Another
Rudolph McCabe about 20 died from injuries after Baltimore and Ohio train No. 9 collided with his automobile at Point of Rocks Maryland early Saturday. W S Newton about 30 was badly hurt and taken to Leesburg Virginia hospital. They had attended a corn boiling at Mrs Annie Roby home in Taylorsville Maryland and failed to see the oncoming train as they crossed the tracks.
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Rudolph McCabe
W. S. Newton
Leesburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Point of Rocks
Annie Roby
Taylorsville
New Canning Factory Opens at Magnolia Orchard
The Magnolia Orchard Company of Glebe Hampshire County West Virginia reports its new canning factory is in full operation. Products have been shipped to Morgantown and the plant is working to capacity to process available peaches. The facility is facing a shortage of sufficient help.
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Magnolia Orchard Company
Glebe
Hampshire County
W. Va
Morgantown
Holder for cigars protects motorists from wind
A new device for automobilists provides a cigar holder that shields the cigarette from gusts and keeps ashes from blowing about, offering a steadier, safer smoke on the road.
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Goldsborough- Graham-Warburton
Governor's Friends
Gov. Goldsborough
Graham
William P. Jackson
Jackson
United States
W. S. Stone
Wellers
Stone
Formr
William F. Stone
Charlie
Heintzeman
Weller-Warburton
Mr. Welller
Maryland
Jackeson
Rty
NO. 9
Consult
Dal
Ww. Bullard
South Centra Street
Howard Street
Cumberland, Md
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Preas
Imi
Geo. L. Sisk
York Place
Miller’s
Mechanic Street
Miller’s Dye Works
Frederick and
Mechanic Streets
J. H. Dailey
North Centre St
Lindnervile
Chase Street
Bath and Pantry
Boyd A. Reinhart
Cumberland Maryland
F. F. Lockenott
N. C . Street
McCoole
Apply
Mill Street
Frostburg
Septfam
H. P
G. E. Pearce Drug Co
Oakland
A. James
Midlothian
Maxwell
Studebaker
Ford
Standard Auto Co
Laing Ave
Springfield
Joan W. Snyder
Pennsylvania
Schonter
Liberty Street
Bedford St
Harrison Street
White’s Hall
Virginia Avenue
W. C. White Lumber Co
J. H. Holtzshu & Co
George D. Landwehrstan
Taxwgas
Windsor Garage
Western Maryland Railway
Pailomephia
New York
Rittsbare
Gleeper
Elkins
Belmeton
Hesersuwe
Dally — Hancore
Magenieaan
Warnesboro
Chambersburg
Westminster
Express
Frostburo
Mepete
Vals Vittebargo and
Wes
Pally —Hkine
Avin Ad & Velineditio Pullls
Baltimore & Ohio
Johnstown, and
R Irn
Third National Bank
Speelm
John C Wolford
Ambulang
Liberly Sr
Loui Stein
Chapel
Iberland
C. & P. Phonice
Res
Thomas A. Edison
Frest
Cess
W. G. Damm
Ph. G
Chines
Erchants & Miner Transportation CO
Boston
Savannah
Jacksonville
W. P. Turner
Cumberland & Vennsylvania
J. T. Robertson
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