Freight rates and weights under ICC scrutiny in Frostburg
The article cites the Interstate Commerce Commission urging railroads to publish freight rates clearly and to weigh shipments accurately. It questions the benefit of published rates if misweighting persists and notes regional disputes over distance and seaboard access for coal from Georges Creek. It also critiques free trade arguments and mentions rising protectionism tied to petroleum and wheat, while briefly referencing social tensions related to Jim Crow.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New York World
Fresh Air Society seeks more host homes for Frostburg trip
A letter from Mrs. Antoinette Suter of the Children’s Fresh-Air Society appeals to Mrs. John Hart to provide free homes for more underprivileged children this summer, asking for suitable dates and full cooperation. The notice also lists church services and local anecdotes, including historic weather notes and past civic actions.
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Antoinette Suter
Children’s Fresh-Air Society
Baltimore
John Hart
Wydrar
Hart
Frostburg
Donahue Contracts Builder for Union Street Brick Edifice
Mrs Ann Donahue closes a contract with W W Burns for a 36 by 50 foot brick building on Union street. The plan shows brick outer, sand stone and iron, twelve living rooms, a reception hall and store room with bath, laundry and steam heat. Interior finishes include cypress oak and various aged woods with decorative painting by J M Byrne Son. The project costs 5500 dollars. Preston and Engel, local contractors, form a new partnership in Pittsburg for building work.
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Ann Donahue
W. W. Burns
Union Street
Messrs. J. M. Byrne & Son
Pittsburg
Champs beat Lonaconing as Nolan stars on mound
The Lonaconing game saw the Champions win decisively with Nolan on the mound for the Champs. Coggins at short showed grit and hitting potential, while Fay and Wee Johnien led pitching for the Pirates. A lengthy schedule follows with multiple games through May 27 and a Decoration Day double header against Wilkinsburg.
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Lonacoming
Fisher
Nolan
Champs
Coggins
Fay
Wee Johnien
Pirates
Weaver
Keenan
Lonaconing
Lonaconiig
Midland
Piedmont
Cumberland
Ball Park
Wilkinsburg Independents
Mahaffey
Wilkinsburgs
Publications and local events voiced in Cumberland area
A collage notes Woman's Home Companion praise, Baltimore Sun age, and local incidents. Five bootleggers fined 50 each, two fined 70. Mt Savage foreman Frank McNamee burned in gasoline explosion. Jonathan Radcliffe, miner and Civil War veteran, dies at Vale Summit aged 73, with eight children. The Times endorses John Frantz’s county candidacy, revival meetings for United Mine Workers, and mixed local chatter as Journal hopes for the best.
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Frank McNamee
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Mt. Savage
Messrs
Daniel F
John McMullen
McMullen Brothers
Jonathan Radcliffe
Manchester
England
Georges Creek
Vale Summit
Thomas Brown
Hoffman
Consolidation Coal Company
Maryland
An Effective Court in Cumberland and Georges Creek
The Queen City Courier notes court workload highlights and public sentiment influencing crime in Cumberland. It argues Georges Creek cases dominate court time, suggesting reform could cut terms by about seven percent and praising Georges Creek as an orderly community.
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Queen City
Cumberland
Perea
Creek
Georges Creek
PoliticalVIEW: Sheriff and Senate race in Frostburg
A letter to the Mining Journal argues Hamilton is favored for Sheriff as a strong vote getter in Frostburg. It names three State Senate contenders Sloan Dick and A A Doub, noting Doub is strongest locally due to miner and business support. The writer endorses William Bone for Sheriff, praising his mining roots and Republican loyalty, urging voters to consider him in the upcoming fall race.
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Sheriffalty
State Senate
Hamilton
Frostburg
D. Lindley Sloan
David EK. Dick
A. A. Doub
David
Senate
A. A
Doub
William Bone
Republican Party
Our Town
Bone poised for Sheriff win amid party unity
The piece argues Bone would have won a full ticket victory if candidates had stayed loyal, praising his qualifications for sheriff and his unswerving policy in critical situations. It urges Frostburg supporters to unite and back his nomination, calling him an earnest indefatigable worker.
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Bone
Frostburg
Special Train to McAheesport and Pittsburg May 24 1905
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers a special train from Cumberland at 7 AM May 24 visiting Seheney Highland Calhoun Kennywood Oakwood Parks Carnegie Library Whipps Conservatory and Zoological Gardens with return options to Louisville and July 10. Tickets on sale June 10 to 1 and limited deposit handling through Harpers Ferry and nearby agents.
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McAheesport
Pittsburg
Seheney Highland
Calhoun
Kennywood
Oakwood
Carnegie Library
Whipps Conservatory
Zoological Gardens
Baltimore and Obi
Cumberland
Louisville
Kye
Baltimore and Ohio
Lousville
Strasboro Junction
Seumond
Lous Ville
Bo and O. Bo
Dullen
Harpers Perry
West Walleio
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Savage Mountain Firebrick Company
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Woman's Home Companion
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Cumberland Vines
the Times
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United Mine Workers
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Kansas
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