Population shifts show wide state disparities 1900 to 1910
The report details substantial state by state changes in population over ten years with gains ranging from 5.6 percent to over 100 percent. West and Pacific states display the largest increases while Iowa Missouri and several others remain under 10 percent. Urban growth in cities of 25 000 or more drives much of the national rise. northern regions lag behind the western surge.
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Montana gains a seat in the next Congress
Washington reports Montana’s population at 376 053, increasing the ratio of people per House member from about 190 000 to roughly 120 000. This change would raise Montana’s representation to one seat and bring the House to about 418 members from 392. Montana’s 1900 census figure was 243 329, up 54.5 percent.
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Census Shows U S Population At 101 Million
Washington reports the thirteenth decennial census estimates the United States and possessions at 101,100,000 with 91,972,262 within North America. Montana Congressman Pray disputes Montana’s figure, noting about 500,000 instead of 376,000, a 54.56 percent ten year rise.
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Durand Attributes U S Population Gain to Immigration
Director General Durand explains the rise in the Continental United States population to 91,972,266, attributing the growth largely to additions through immigration. The statement comes from Washington on December 10.
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Pray Introduces Bill To Relieve Entrymen
Representative Pray proposes extending the period for homestead entrymen to May 15 to establish residence on lands. The bill aims to ease winter land entry. Also Representative Parness seeks to repeal 1907 forest reserve laws to allow more reserves in Montana and other western states.
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