Big Improvements Planned for Railroad Yards at Preight Depot
Civil engineers from Baltimore are surveying to expand yards at Preight Depot Ohio Bult company. Plans include longer tracks new platforms and engine switching junctions to handle growing freight business. Final choices await completed figures estimates and official guidance from company leaders.
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Bateaiore
Ohio
Buliomany
Bia
Clarksburg
Baltimore
Ald
West Ark River
Clarkshurs
Baltmore & Ohio
Mobley Released After Immorality Charge In Washington
Weinewins’s Washington release describes a couple from the city detained by Mayor Wood on immorality charges. District Attorney Oven, along with witnesses, questioned Motley head of the Gospel Army Mission and Mrs Charles Mayne after a Saturday arrest. Motley explained to followers he had confidence from a superior and was to investigate the matter.
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Weinewins
Washington
Herslo
Wood
Oven Yeatordas
Walllaen
Motley
Gospel Army
Charles FL Mayne
Maio
Sevienl Wit
Leper Wardell Wife Remains in County Hospital
In Los Angeles on December 2 the leper patient Wardell, wife of Wardell, is treated in the county hospital. The report notes her condition and current care arrangements as authorities monitor the case.
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Los Angeles
Plos Angeles
Calif
I. CG
Wardell
S Wardell
State sues Camden estate for unpaid taxes totaling nearly two million
State of West Virginia brings a tax forfeiture action against J. N. Camden, deceased, alleging failure to list property for taxation from 1905 to 1908. Prosecuting Attorney J F Laird leads with W F Wolfe Jr and Townsend confirming the figures and a 20 percent forfeiture clause. The case, a lengthy summons with an appraisal list and supporting documents, seeks recovery of over two million dollars. The matter returns before the circuit court on December 20.
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Wood County
State of West
Nteinia Va Batite
J. N. Camden
J. F. Laird
Co Townsend
N Office
W. F. Wolfe
Parkersburg
Camden
Xet
Documenta
Jon the
Lodge High Jinks At Grand Opera House
A fragmented notice describes a fraternal event with members of a lodge gathering at the Grand Opera House. Opening ceremonies feature Exalted Ruler, lodge officers, and a quartet performing pieces including My Prayers and Grant Me Thy Peace. Auld Lang Syne closes the proceedings as audience members remain seated during the farewell benediction.
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Beners
HU Ps
O'Siowky
Jodges
Miss Duncan
My. Farland
Gmr
Shinn
Reuter
Lodge
Eles
Bina
Mondelewohis
Duncan
Whatnacopsie
Beptley
Aisa Byrd
John W. Davis
Gilberkost
Far Tand
Ode
Auld Lang Syne
Cnotr and Hoare
Mies
Ruyter
Benian
Officers Installed at Knights of the Maccabees Meeting
New officers were installed for six months at Traders Hall by the Knights of the Maccabees. Named: Dr. J. B. Payne past commander Robert McClung commander C. L. Wright lieutenant commander J. A. McDonald recorder and plan keeper Howard Ryan sergeant Will Coffman master of arms D. McCloud first master of the guard G. F. Bolton second master of the guard E. F. Goodwin sentinel John Gil picket. Eight applications for memberships were acted on and initiates named L. P. Dahaty E. Skidmore T. Clark and J. W. Bragg.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Traders Hall
J.B. Payne
Robert McClung
Guard
G. FR. Bolton
E.i F. Goodwin
Sentinel
John Gil
L. P. Dahaty
I E. Skidmore
T. Clark
J. W. Bragg
Reed's Expenses in the Campaign Report
A campaign expense summary shows Reed’s committee filing in the county clerk’s office. It notes $700 to the state committee and personal travel, advertising, and campaign costs. Other candidates listed include James F. Martlett and John Strothar with various outlays, plus treasurers Leslie Hawker and Deman Swarts with receipts and expenditures.
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Tt Vox
Stuet I Reed
Charlton
Tames FE
T Martlett
Sherif
Sohn
Alt
Wit
A.D. Lewis
Jim
Megan
Daylvon
W. A.tucker
John Rosy Nociine
Homeward bound man linked to several Illinois towns
C F Kimmel formerly at Wort Summit and Oblong Illinois, lately employed by the Kanawha Oil Company, was a city visitor last night en route to Pittsburgh. At Wort Summit he worked for the Hope Gas Company.
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C.F. Kimmel
Wort Summit
Oblong
Konawha Ol Company
Pittabarie
Vope Gas Company
Funeral for Mrs. Frank J. Welen Held at Church of the Immaculate Conception
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning for Mrs. Frank J. Welen who died suddenly at her home on Jackson Street. The Church of the Immaculate Conception hosted services at 10 90 followed by burial in Holy Cemetery amid numerous floral tributes from friends and community members.
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Mex
Frank J. Welen
Jackoon
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Crome
Commander Sharer Visits Olto State Assembly
On December 2 J H Sharer commander for the State of Olto of the Grand Army of the Republic addressed residents here, delivering remarks at the session and meeting local officials.
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Alluanor
J. H. Sharer
Olto
Grand Amy
Unclear Historical Incident Described in Fragmented Text
Fragmentary OCR describes a public scene with chaos and curses. Mentions Nord Alexie and a motion around a morgue or memorial, with sailors from an American ship and armed people in streets. Details are obscured by garbled wording and missing context.
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Ile
Nord
Alexie
Spb
Tegarton
Te Fee
Twenty Horses In Anamited Hire Chief Rane Race
The fragment mentions twenty horses in a race with a reference to Hire Chief and a pose or stance. Details are garbled but imply a horse racing scene or event marker in Charbston area.
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Charbeston
Arabe Bsa Aad Stab
Arematedi
Rane Wes Atilenin
Riverbank Fails as Arkansas River Rises in Pine Bluff
Flooding threatens Pine Bluff as the Arkansas River reaches 23 feet. The Jefferson Hotel and county courthouse area see riverbank collapse and officials vacate the courthouse annex. Damaged infrastructure and continued high water are reported with early December impacts.
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Pine Blue
Ark
Arkansas
Jefferson Hotel
County Court House
Thercourt
Hanlin
Mu Bicgram
Roosevilt
Miner Fatally Killed by Fall of Slate
A miner aged 53 died in a slate fall at the mine. The accident occurred in the morning when a slate bank toppled, trapping him in the cavity near the bank. Superintendent Brooks will lead an inquiry into the incident and the widow and child are noted.
Anniversary Observances Mark 60 Years Since Franz Joseph Seizure
In a commemorative service at St Patricks cathedral Washington the event reflects on the sixtieth anniversary of Franz Joseph I seizing the throne of Austria Hungary. Notables include President Roosevelt and other civic and diplomatic figures.
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Washington
A. Dee
Susiesd
Franzis Joseph
Austrian
Hungary
St Patricks Cathedr
Roosevelt
Dyphey| States ‘50Breme Court
Boys Released After Alleged Assault of Northview Girl
Auariy na Marion Boon and North vieW joys were arrested on charges of assaulting and eating Alive Rowlair, daughter of Mia Benatin Resblair, of Northview. They appeared before Magistrate Gordon but no one showed, and they were released. Parents promised better care and to send the dogs to school.
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Auariy
Marion Boon
Northview Joys
Rowlair
Mia
Ben
Atin Resblair
Northview
Gordan
Seinerem
Dresend
Rhem
Lost at Sea Off Japan and Paris Custody Hearing
Fragmentary notes report a sea incident near Japan involving a vessel and a pairing of names. A separate Paris item states Count Hont de Castel seeks custody of his children with painting.
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Pars
France
Blood Hounds Track Robbers in Local Crime Report
Report details a gang pursuit by bloodhounds aiding officers during a burglary attempt at Kitty’s house. A suspect was arrested but released after no valuables could be proven taken. Also notes the burial of Miss Lora Battiett and funeral notices for Conrad Desi and William Knox as community events this week.
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Manray
Kitty
Seren
Bunt Bartlet
Lora Battiett
Firasont
Rolinton's Run
No Gambling Cases Proceed In Police Court
The report notes gambling cases were not shown as tried at the regular police court session led by Mayor Howard J. Wood. A woman named Mom Inc. Dells Winurs was arrested for drunkenness and pleaded not guilty, but the mayor reportedly ruled she was sully and sentenced her. A man named M. b. Sheridan was arrested for keeping stock on the street open and forfeited a bond after failing to appear.
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Fohe
Howard J. Wood
Inc
Dells Winurs
Simma
M. B. Sheridan
Hisalos
Imagor
Senator Scott Feared After String of Accidents in Washington
Washington D C Dec 2 Nathan Ray Scott of West Virginia is an unhappy man after a week of mishaps. He slipped in the Capitol corridor and tumbled to the floor shaking, then toppled again chasing a friend. Yesterday he hosted guests but remained unsteady and badly worried about his health.
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Washington, D. C
Nathan Ray Scott
West Virginia
Boatts
Scott
Capitol
Unclear OCR Summary of Police and Students Incident
Fragmentary text describes police and gendarmes in Prague with mentions of students and names but is largely garbled and unreadable, lacking coherent events, dates, or outcomes to summarize reliably. The fragment includes stray phrases about action by authorities and student groups but cannot identify a clear incident or context.
Telepost system's cheap tolls and future of rapid messages
The article outlines the telegraph like telepost service offering low rates for letters and telegrams, detailing 18 cents for 25 words and the plan to enable nationwide delivery within days. It describes new terminology such as telecanl and telecard s and explains how messages move from New York to distant towns via local telegraph offices and mail carriers.
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Sime
Extabliahdt
New York
Olde
Telecanl
Telapoer
Onda
Cchia
Telecards
Sista Porta
Frantic New York Notes Invalid Fragment
A garbled OCR fragment mentions debates over deco, Tharp interests, and a Seeman waste device. Several unclear names and places appear with no coherent narrative or identifiable events.
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New York
Deco
Iarie
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Wade
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Satan
Erick
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Sclogen
Brooks
Emperor Francis
Joseph
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Blood Hounds Bun Man Down
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Fallston
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R. Lane
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Posephe
Sane Eae
Teague
Christia Poode
Wiliam Knox
Delia Winters
Woorder
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Dimts
Prague
Polaga
Woserdad
Geners
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