West Virginia Population Gains 74 Percent Say Census
Census data released shows West Virginia up 74 percent since 1890, with Harrison County leading state gains and overall state population reaching 1,199,119. Pennsylvania and Tennessee also report sizable increases, while apportionment may shift with new totals.
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Shington
D. C
West Virginia
Harrison County
Athe County
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Sny County
McDowell
Virginia
Geures
Marion County
Aytar
Warvour
Upshir
Doeddridge
Tennessee
Belber
Wis
Minnesota
Poon
Aged resident higher in deal. East DC intrigues loom
Washington scene shows a delay in shifts between Weer Virelata and New York as prominent Democrats including ex-Governor Mat Corkle and Joe Chilton meet with Clarence W. Watson. The talks center on state policy, tax law changes, and potential 1912 ticket planning featuring Harmon and others, with a continuation hinted on page 7.
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Washington, D.C
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Mat Corkle
Joe Chilton
Clarence W. Watson
Chilton
Chilton Law Firm
State’ Senate
United States
Str
Sansume
Druggist Huenes Name Misspelled in Uarreage License Case
County clerk issues a license to David J. Cunningham and Tossle Wolner after processing a drug license request. Details indicate a potential spelling issue in the applicant names and official records. Local authorities advise verifying documents for accuracy and consistency in the record.
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David J. Cuneningham
Tossle Wolner
Morgantown wires repair plan delays local work
A garbled report details tension over lines in Morgantown and Dunkin Varley with planned work to prune or repair distant wires. Officials say several days will be required to complete the task and restore normal service around town.
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Mogantowes
Dew
Morgantown
Dunkin Varley
Ripley
Tne Fe
Mr. Murtly
Lanier
Christm
Woman Wanders Snowbound After Aid Fails to Reach Kin
A distressed woman Mira Yarnhouse and her two children wandered long distances through snow seeking help after two weeks of hardship. She told Columbia officials that her husband, once employed at Mount Clare Mines, disappeared weeks ago. An overseer arranged shelter as officials search for the missing man and assess the family’s hardships.
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Mira
Urtin Yarnhouse
Witcw
Columbia Mic
Polles
Harry le Brooks
Jane
Jumon Im
Moore
Com Wnuriol
Facint
Columba
Mount Clare
Colmbia
Watson Talks West Virginia Freight Rates in City Visit
Watson, candidate for the United States Senate, arrived from Fairmont and met supporters at the McLure House. He gave a post interview stressing the need for fair freight rates on coal shipments and opposing rate discrimination, saying increases may be necessary but all shippers should be treated alike. Watson will stay several days to boost his senatorial campaign.
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CW. Watson
Tultol States Senate
Fairmoo
Ie McLure House
Preas
Aon
West Virginia
Watson
Odell Family Matriarch Dies After Long Virginia Lineage
Susan Odell of Rectortown Virginia dies aged 100 after a long Virginia lineage. She was born September 27, 1821, married Joseph W. Odell and moved to this city. Survived by children Orin Milton Daniel and Clarence Rocher with eight grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral services planned at the First Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Odell
Orin HL
Sme City
Milton
New Richmond
Daniel
Wii- Nam
Clarence Rochér
Earl
Orin
California
Lowell Ogell
Lumberport
Beulsh Whitman
Wallace
Wiliam Odell
Milton Odell
Jessie
Nellie V. Parker
Moscow
Parker
Owell
Mary Shroyer
Californa
Selle Glown
Newark
Martha Loar
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Hadley Address Dominates Conference Sessions
In Louisville on December fourth a conference crowd crowded out regular business as governors delay plans. General discussion on Governor Hadley's address focused on worker compensation while many urged faster progress to cover topics and prevent adjournment.
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Hadley
Louisville
Bere
Arraignments Continued In Police Court Delays
Two men were arraigned in police court with cases continued until evening due to arrest circumstances. Police and a deputy required force to arrest a man who gave the name John Walker for drunken and disorderly conduct in a Pike street saloon. Another defendant with 15 cents in his possession claimed not drunk, and his line was postponed until the officer on duty arrives.
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John Walker
Pike Street
iAnother
Oflger
Historic Immorgiasterwid Teesh Tree Declared Wary
A long known tree on the Wesley Ford property in the West ward, felled by winter weather. Estimated to be at least eight hundred years old, the tree held many Lyltinis carved over years, a landmark locally.
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Dr Cook Visited America First Part Of Last Month
Complete order restored after demands from rebellious soldiers and sailors. Lishon Portal Dec 1. Macao Portuguese dependency in China.
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DR. Cook
America
China
Lishon
Portal
Ofelagdykcem
Macao
Chium
Glasscock Made Phi Beta Kappa Member at State University
MorganMows December 1. Governor William B. Glasscock is elected to the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity at the state university. He could not attend the initiation ceremony.
London editors pass on latest story by unknown author
An unnamed writer, after a bid for publication abroad, claims a London editor rejected his latest tale. He traveled from London to New York, sought a contract worth about a thousand dollars, and alleges editor Thompions Margarine agreed to publish before retreating to Europe. Local placements mention Dr Gbak in a house stay near Bloomingburg.
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London
Dee
Pel
Coulla
Feporid
New Torle
Lemden
Strike settled in New York express workers vote to accept terms
The final settlement of the strike among express company employees was reached today as drivers and helpers voted to accept the terms offered by their employers. The West Fork Glass Company resumes operation next Monday at 9 o'clock. An employee will report for duty at that time.
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Falten York
Ciuc Conners
Goats
Efow
Pilileamre
Jabor
New York
Hqw
Botoe
Joeal
Audi
Sivite
York
Express Company
Shelr
West Fork Glas Company
Mondair
Henry Watterson Profiles Mark Twain in Lincoln Era Reflections
Henry Watterson discusses Mark Twain's genius and Lincoln era circles, noting Twain's unconventional style and wit. The piece surveys their relationships, performances, and the social backdrop, highlighting enduring admiration and the era’s cultural tensions.
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Henry Watterson
Mark
Lincoln
Citywide religious census conducts by 168 enumerators
One hundred sixty eight enumerators worked Thursday morning on a city religious census across 84 districts with two per district. Homes welcomed the effort and church leaders invited residents to regular Sunday worship while a meeting tonight features talks by Hush Cork and Miss Martha V. Graham on Sunday school topics and parental guidance.
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Mnisneds
Cam— Dalen
Hush Cork
International Sunday School Association
Martha V. Graham
State Charters For Several New Corporations
State records list new incorporations including Electro Sanitary of Whorline to furnish baths and massages with capital stock 5000 led by Sheldon Joseph and others. Haywood Oil and Gas Co of Connellsville with works in Harrison county. United Investment Co of Huntington to operate loan and insurance with capital stock 25000 led by A T Gregory J J Gregory and others.
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Sistenbakers
Hlectro Santtariis
Whorline
Capital Stock
Sheldon Joseph
J. B Sheats
John J. Gomipers
James T. Murrel
William Gompers
Whesling
Haywood Oil and Gas Company
Connellsville
Harrison County
Capital Stock, Incorporators
A. Dawson
J. L. Cochren
Star Junction
A. A. Straw
J. al] DeWitt
Cornellaville
United Investment Company
Huntington
Din Accawals Oros Insurance
Ingerporsters
A. T.gregory
J- J, Gregory
M. M. Ye
Miner William Cooney Fined for Assault in Columbia Court
William Cooney of Columbia miners paid a $6 fine and costs Wednesday in Jefferson Court for assault and beating John Zivroy on November 45. Cooney pled no contest and was released. A felony warrant against Cooney had been issued in relation to the case, with the complaint and warrant charging him with assault.
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William Cooney
Columbia
Crordon
John Zivroy
Cooney
P.M. Janne
Baytery
Panels Violence in Hotel Fire Fight Ends in Fatal Wounds
Partial OCR reads as a chaotic clash involving Polowbor, Andrey Haas, and Gaia in a hotel scene. A furious exchange escalates, leaving a man mortally wounded amid a chaotic hotel fire or incident. Authorities investigate motives and sequence of events.
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Andrey Haas
Gaia
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Conference of the Governors of States
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