Growth in US population driven by immigration says census director
Washington reports H Dana Durand, director of the census, estimates the continental population at 91 972 266 in 1910, noting a 21 percent increase from 1900 to 1910, higher than 1890 to 1900. He pins the surge largely on immigration with regional variations showing western and southern states leading growth.
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Washington
United States
H. Dana Durand
Iowa
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
New England
Maryland
Delaware
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Massachussetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Arkansas
Texas
New Jersey
Florida
South Dakota
Colorado
Utah
Whille
North Dakota
Wyoming
Oregon
Nevada
California
New Mexico
Aurona
Oklahoma
Idaho
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast States
Minstrel Rehearsal Photo Highlighted at Brinkman Opera House
A full dress rehearsal of the Elks minstrels to be staged at Brinkman opera house was held Sunday afternoon. Photographer W R Lear appeared and took a flashlight group photo now on display, drawing attention. Also, an informal checker game at Blen Avon hotel featured Ed Blaney, Alphonse Leuthardt, Dr. Anderson, and EB O'Neil with mixed results.
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Elks’ Minstrels
Brinkman Opera House
Opera House
W. R. Lear
Blen Avon Hotel
Ed Blaney
Alphonse Leuthardt
Dr. Anderson
EB. O'Neil
Anderson
Blaney
Siane
Louthardt
O'Neil
Last Relative of Linton Family Passes Away
Mrs. B. J. Linton of Independence, wife of the late Samuel P. Linton, died Saturday at 8 AM at her home. She was the grandmother of Mr. George L. Doo ile of this city and the last surviving relative on either side of his family.
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B. J. Linton
Independence
Samuel P. Linton
George L. Dooile
Cement Inspires Panama Canal Lock Engineering Tale
A critic accused graft in cement supplies for the Panama Canal and prompted President Taft to inspect a giant lock site. Colonel Goethals invites a cement mixer demonstration, arguing the cement used will build durable locks lasting generations.
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United States
Taft
Panama
Congress
Goethals
Colonel Goethals
Mia
Prolonging Life Seen As Business Prospect
Chicago December 12 The Life Extension committee of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents reports that extending human life is a business proposition. Chairman George E. Ide of New York says the subject is often viewed as visionary but practical action is possible. The committee recommends organizing a health bureau to collect statistics on health improvements in organized groups and to hire sanitation experts to visit localities and propose life-saving methods.
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Chicago
The
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
George E. Ide
New York
Bureau of Health
Adamson
Georgia
Sparkman
Gaye
Alex
Alexandry
Prof H E Flesher Speaks On The Joys Of Life
Prof H E Flesher of the state reform school at Prunttown delivered a 85 minute address in the Y M C A assembly room on The Joys of Life. He stressed that health and joy are diminished only by self-generated discontent. The Sunday service, scripture reading and songs followed.
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H. E. Flesher
State Reform School
Prunttown
Flesher
Miss Emma Faust Returns to Nursing Duty at St. Marys
Miss Emma Faust aged over 11 has recovered sufficiently to resume duties as a nurse at St. Marys Hospital in Clarksburg. She left on train No. 65 Saturday for the hospital. Her recovery will be welcomed by many friends here.
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Emma Faust
St. Mary’s Hospital
Clarksburg
Faust
Brazil
Shy
Suilors
Ita J
Rio Janetto
Wty
Hobble skirt used in Elks minstrels at Fairmont
A imported hobble skirt arrives for the season's production The Lady of Quality to be staged by the Fairmont Elks minstrel troupe on Wednesday and Thursday nights A local party will travel to Grafton to attend a minstrel performance in that town as part of its annual charity efforts with at least fifteen members expected.
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Elks Minstrels
Fairmont
Old Engineer Will Go South
Frank Menifee of Newburg a veteran Cumberland division engineer leaves January 1 for Franklin Pennsylvania to take an oil inspector post with the Galena Signal Oil Company and later moves January 5 to Amarillo Texas to oversee Galena’s oil on Santa Fe lines. A 25 year veteran and 20 year engine driver, he will be missed by fellow railroaders as he joins Gratton Lodge No. 508 BPOE and heads to the Lone Star State with Democratic support. Mrs. Maude Shugart and Max Hagel visit before joining a Denver return trip via Pruntytown.
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Frank Menifes
Newburg
Cumberland
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Franklin
Galena Signal Oil Company
Amarilla
Texas
Santa Fe
Menifee
Galena Company
Gratton Lodge No
No Pork Barrel At This Session Promises From Congress
Washington dispatch reports Republican survivors see a silver lining as insurgents gain clout. No public building bill this session relieves some yet disappoints others. Bartholdt acts as go-between while president and speaker control public expenditures and shape leadership. Insurgents feel respected, hold power in the next Senate, with Clark in the Speakership contest and Sherley among contenders.
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Arthur W. Dunn
Washington
Congress
Dick Bartholdt
Bartholdt
Senate
House
White House
Republican Party
Cummins
Town
Borah
Idaho
Miss Nita Miller Visits City With Parents
Miss Nita Miller, a Fairmont student, arrived in the city Saturday and spent Sunday with her parents on the West Side, reflecting a brief family visit during her school term.
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Nita Miller
Fairmont
City
West Side
Why WATSON FOR SENATE in West Virginia politics
The Huntington Advertiser questions the escolha of Clarence W. Watson for U.S. Senate, urging Democrats to prefer a brains over wealth and asking who truly decides such nominations. The piece cites debates over Champt, Chilton, and potential New York influence on West Virginia politics.
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West Virginia
New York
Watson
Dollara
Huntington Advertiser
Clarence W .Watson
United States Senate
West Union Record
Cincinnati Enquirer
William E. Chilton
United States
Clarence W. Watson
Fairmont Coal Company
Consolidated Coal _ Company
Mr. Watson
Democratic Party
Baltimore
United’ States
Chilton
Wall Street
Ae Moting
Clarksburg
Rivers and Harbors Bill Passed in Record Time
Washington dispatch reports the rivers and harbors bill passed by unanimous consent in about three hours, totalling 21,894,861 for river and harbor work in the next fiscal year ending June 20, 1912, with a minor typographical error and no changes to the bill’s form. The Sundry Civil bill adds 97,736,077 for river and harbor projects. Born unto Mr and Mrs Troy Nicola this morning, a daughter.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Modern Woodmen prepare for large initiation class
The Modern Woodmen of America plan a big initiation for about 100 members on Friday evening December 16. More than a hundred are expected, with extensive preparations for entertainment. All members and candidates not yet examined should act now, with exams due by December 15.
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America
Distress case prompts charity drive in Grafton
Two poverty struck boys delivered a note to the Sentinel for aid after their mother, cared for by Dr. Peck, faced hardship. Overseer J. M. Price refused help arguing a small Saturday contribution, prompting calls for local charitable support amid winter need. Shoes for the brothers were worn, and more assistance is sought from readers.
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The
Sentinel
J. M. Price
Rick
D. C. Peck
Grafton
Funeral for Mrs. Carrie Chambers at St Pauls Lutheran
The funeral of the late Mrs. Carrie Chambers was held this afternoon at 2 30 from St. Pauls Lutheran church with Rev. A F Richardson officiating and burial in Bluemont cemetery. West Side undertakers Messrs Periee and Bartlett directed the services. The ceremony drew many mourners, including Mrs Stella Lucas and Guy Chambers of Philadelphia, John Brewer and Albert Lawton of Baltimore, Miss Lottie Loar of Oakland Md., Mita Gertie Shaw and Mervin Wheeler of Rowlesburg.
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Carrie Chambers
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
A. F. Richardson
Bluemont Cemetery
Messrs
Periie & Bartlett
West Side
Chambers
Stella Lucas
Guy Chambers
Philadelphia
John Brewer
Albert Lawton
Baltimore
Lottie Loar
Oakland, Md
Mita
Gertie Shaw
Mervin Wheeler
Rowlesbure
Noted Mobile Incident Involving Cow and Bystander
A Mobile incident report details a cow striking a bystander near Kirkland on Saturday. The Black observer fell into a water puddle and, in the chaos, a dog also involved was saved from harm.
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Mobile
Ala
Louins
Kirkland
Hunting Deaths Raise State Casualty Toll in 1910
Utica dispatch reports New York State recorded 28 hunting casualties in 1910. Three men were killed after being mistaken for deer, and 16 died in mishaps or accidents, with most incidents occurring in the Adirondack region.
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Utica
N. Y
New York State
Adirondack
Carpenter shoots two women then turns gun on himself
Mark Deway, a Kansas City carpenter, shot his wife Eveline after she sued for divorce, wounded her mother-in-law Mrs. Mary B. Faddill, and then shot himself. The last bullet proved fatal at the hospital. Eveline and the mother-in-law are reported to be in danger.
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Kansas City
Eveline
Mark Deway
Lila
Mary
Faddill
Sali
Sermon by G D Bonith At Andrews Church Draws Large Crowd
Rey G D Bonith of Fairmont district superintendent Morgan town M B conference delivered an able sermon to a large and appreciative congregation at Andrews M B Church Sunday evening. Harry Loar of Oakland is in town and plans to visit the G W Loar & Co store during the holiday trade period.
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N. Harry. Loar
Oakland
G. W. Loar & Go
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