Pocahontas Division posts record coal and freight month
Norfolk and Western reports November as the largest month in Pocahontas division history for coal loading. Daily average 1565 cars, total 46 957, with 65 percent coal and 20 percent general freight. October and April records nearby, coke showing substantial recent gains. New York. A young woman claims to be Elizabeth McNaughten now Detained by immigration authorities as potential match to Ethel Le Neve. If confirmed, deportation expected.
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Pocahontay
Norfolk & Western
Pocahontas
Ceat
New York
Elizabeth McNaugh
Europe
Ethel LeNeve
LeNeve
Ethel Beleve
Dr. Crippen
Immigration Office
Diaz Now Guarded by Soldiers in Narrows VA
Dramatic report describes Prof Wyman claiming Mason lodge ties to Washington, a deadly vegetable extract death, and local officials in Narrows Va. as townsfolk mourn William Clones’ brother. Troops guard streets as Mexico faces presidential transition amid unsettled conditions.
Queen Mother Alexandra Reaches Sixty Six in London
London December 1 Alexandra mother of King George and widow of King Edward receives congratulations from European royalty on her sixty sixth birthday. Her lineage traces to King Christian X of Denmark. Rumors of discord with Queen Mary are likely exaggerated though personal tastes differ between the queen mother and the queen.
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London
Alexandra
George
Edward
Christian X
Denmark
Glien
Caroline Marie Chariot
Lowrieville
Alexandria
Mary
Enid
Hooper Named President of American Automobile Association
Robert Hooper of Germantown Pennsylvania is chosen to head the American Automobile Association succeeding Lewin H Speare who retires citing demands of his bunt mens for his entire time The Leader subscription promotes the newspaper and notes the leadership change.
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New York
Robert Hooper
Germantown
American Automobile Association
Lewin H. Speare
Demand for Holiday Seals Sweeps Nation Aided by Red Cross
Washington reports that Christmas Seals are printed at a million daily with over 60 million distributed to agents nationwide. The Red Cross warns users to adhere to Post Office rules placing seals on letters only, and booths post warning cards to prevent misuse. Millions of seals have sold to manufacturers and firms, with orders arriving hourly as the campaign aims for 100 million seals to fund tuberculosis work.
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Washington
American National Red Crown
United States
Red Cross
Post Office Department
Col M. Smith Severely Hurt In Public Fall
Col M Smith suffered a severe back injury after falling on the sidewalk in front of the Mute Hotel. He was taken to his Monroe Street home by his car and medical aid was summoned. The extent of the injuries was not yet known but likely confinement to his room.
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8. M. Smith
Monroe Street
Maryland horticulturists convene annual State Society event
The Maryland State Horticultural Society opened its annual convention in Baltimore with nationally renowned speakers in attendance. An extensive exhibition is scheduled this week at the Fifth Regiment Armory, featuring a leading horticultural display and related contests.
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Maryland Horticulturists
Baltimore
Alaryland State Horticultural Society
Hegimant Armory
Found Dead in His Bed at Roanoke Boarding House
Roanoke December 1 Specials Norfolk and Western chief clerk Newton H Hazelwood aged seventy died in his Roanoke boarding house lieu of heart failure. He served Norfolk and Western forty two years, born in Bedford. Daughter Mrs Wilfred Ashley long dealt with tuberculosis. Hazelwood famed financier Sir Ernest Cas to be near her in Europe.
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Roanoke
Newton H. Hazelwood
Norfolk & Western
Hazelwood
Bedford
Sir Ernest
Wilfred Ashley
Ernest
Edward
Europe
Fing
Eeyot
Holler Saniteariaus
Engl
Taft Cabinet Meets as President Finishes Message
President Taft convened his cabinet to discuss the message to Congress now in rough form. He worked late past midnight and returned before eight this morning, then retired to his study to finish the draft. In Cambridge Harvard students and faculty prepare for the annual faculty reception at Union. Harvard Radcliffe professors will attend with spouses for the big social event of the year. A light supper precedes dancing as the festive night continues until midnight.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Cambridge
Maat
Dee
Faryard
Marvart
Postmasters Placed on Civil Service Roster
Federal patronage is replaced by civil service rules as assistant postmasters across the country undergo examination to prove their fitness. The new process aims to ensure capable performance rather than political loyalty, promising increased efficiency as experienced incumbents transition under the updated system.
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Civil Service
Waihinawi
Cnnnich
Cie
Theo Man
Ner Pont Cinetere
County Population Figures From Thirteenth Census
The report shows West Virginia population at 1,221,119 in the thirteenth census, up over 260,000 from ten years ago, with the state's earlier counts at 958,000 for the twelfth and 1. ln 11th. Mevol county records 23,028 in the twelfth census and 16,001 in the eleventh.
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Washington
West Virginia
Novantage to the Standard
Washington. Der 1- That advance Inge Falkond rated the iroponed lye wyrl HU EAMG Hines would Heaf immense advantage to the Standard Ol com pany wad a detriment to the indepen deat shippers wae the declaration of OW. Rolly of Cofomius, Ohin, pres ident of National Petroleum Ausooin- Non at the rate henrine today independent off dealers are anntci ably opposed to the increade, declar ing they wil be reebte to semper with eit fete ee W UL Henodiet of Chaeinnati, salon agent for the Thacker Crompany rap porenting the Wourton tines at Thack er and at Elkhorn, in in the city to day looking after the business nt his concern.
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Washington
Inge Falkond
Hines
Rolly
Cofomius
Ohin
National Petroleum Ausooin- Non
Henrine
W UL Henodiet
Chaeinnati
Thacker Crompany
Wourton
Thacker
Elkhorn
Preservation of human life focuses across state leaders
In Loninville on December 129 the national cement for the preservation of human life is likely to be featured as the key topic of the House of Governors today. The executive committee examined worker safety and child labor, and the prevention of tuberculosis was discussed as part of the broader public health agenda.
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Loninville
National Cement
House of Governors
New Athletic Rulings Stir College Sports World
Fragmented report describes new athletic rulings across several universities and conferences. It notes restrictions on eligibility and limits affecting players and institutions within the Missouri Valley Conference and others, with emphasis on admissions, amateur status, and intercollegiate football programs.
Feeds for Spartan Child Recallschester Newsboys Story
A garbled early 20th century newsboy tale from New York recounts a scene where the Tammy Norton newsboy exchanges a meal feed for RedgeCrays and Cheleonne Aickers and details a family tragedy with both parents dying. The narrative covers charity efforts and a community response to a fire or disaster while noting the sadness and efforts to use funds for relief.
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New York
Cheleonne
Tammy Norton
Time Newsboy
Tammy
Ted Vhore
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