Grand Jury Targets Two Railroads and Men
The religious census reports show slow tabulation with several districts unfinished due to more homes to visit than planned. The committee led by Rev. H. T. McClelland notes progress, pending full returns, and highlights languages spoken and high cooperation from households. Calvin Cleland of Jacksonbarre visited the city Friday returning from Salem.
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H. T. McClelland
J. E. Bird
Hugh Cork
Martha V. Graham
Calvin Cleland
Jacksonbarre
City
Salem
Re arranged Washington West Virginia Apportionment Change
Washington reports that the new apportionment will require redrawing West Virginia districts after the 1920 census. The Fifth district has the largest population, about 299 300, roughly 110 000 more than the Fourth, driving the need for redistribution and the number of congressmen.
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Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Mason
Congress
Indictment Charged Sherman Violations Against Rail Lines
A federal grand jury in Savannah returned an indictment against Atlantic Coast Line Railway, Seaboard Air Line Railway, Merchants and Miners Transportation Company and Harvie Miller and Morris Miller of Philadelphia charging violations of Sherman anti trust and bitins laws. It says the defendants made shipments over the lines at rates lower than those on file with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Savannah
Federal Grand Jury
United States District Court
Atlantic ‘Coast Line Ailway “Company
Xo| Sesbod Air Line Railway
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Harvie Miller
Morris Miller
Grain Merchants
Philadelphia
Injerstate Commerce Commission
Governor Glasscock to Meet Taft Over Virginia Debt Suit
West Virginia Governor William E. Glasscock is expected to arrive tomorrow and hold talks with President Taft regarding aspects of the Virginia debt suit against West Virginia. The main interest for the President may be the selection of new Supreme Court justices who will hear the case. Glasscock will also stay to attend the National Rivers and Harbors Congress next week.
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Washington, D. C
William E. Glasscock
West Virginia
Taft
Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Col Snyder Named for Senate Committee Clerkship
Col George J Snyder of Washington DC, private secretary to Senator Bikins, was mentioned as a candidate for the clerkship of the new court of commerce. He is familiar with the law creating the court and has wide acquaintance among unions in the West and elsewhere.
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Washington, D.C
Col
George J. Snyder
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Bikins
Cal
Snyder
Ginkstorn
Senate
West Vite
Lewis Case Deliberations End in Deadlock in Criminal Court
Jurors failed to reach a verdict after hours of deliberation in the Lewis case. Judge Dreth presided over the trial of Charles on charges of assault and battery related to an incident at Vale Place. A county officer reported a local matter involving Lenn Moore, while the lone witness is held for further examination.
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George Heldreth
James Fe Dye
Vale Jace
Unclear OCR Note Leads to Fragmented Event Mentions
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a night event in a street with vague names and roles, suggesting an informal gathering or scene. No clear date, participants, or location can be confirmed from the readable text.
Population figures show California and Virginia increases
Population data from Washington reports California at 2 77 540 residents, up 29 404 since 1900, and Virginia at 2 061 612, up 207 428 since 1900, based on the Dureau emails.
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Washington, D. C
California
Dureau
Virginias
Price reductions for Pullman car berths blocked nationwide
Chicago December 2. A federal official announced that the planned nationwide price cuts for Pullman sleeping car berths and nursery lower berths will not take effect. The attorney general and a railroad administrator say there remains an opportunity to review evidence before any change is implemented.
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Chicago
Pullmun
Konermt
Ssevérat Ataton
Funeral for Mrs Susan J Odell set for Saturday
Mrs Susan J Odell died Thursday morning of bronchial pneumonia. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 PM at the First Methodist Episcopal church with Rev Bird officiating. Burial follows at Odd Fellows cemetery. The body may be viewed at Mrs J F Chichester's home on Bal West Pike before 1 PM Saturday, after which it will be moved to the church for services. The casket will not be opened at the services.
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Susan J. Odell
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. ©. Bird
Odd Fellows
M. E
Redistricting Debate Delays Apportionment and Census
Fragmented reform discussion focuses on deferring apportionment counts and redistricting beyond the current Congress. Analysts note political risk as states may redraw districts after elections, shifting legislative power and delaying federal apportionment.
Judge Willis Denies Motions In Mixed Virginia Foreclosure Suit
Judge Willis in New York notes a series of disputes including the case of James v. Celia Thompson and Richard Seubury as creditor claims move through the court. The judge considers Camden Sommers and Clarence J. Saut as administrators in West Virginia property matters and orders actions to resolve estate and guardianship issues. A decree allows guardian Darian Boeyer to sell a house in Salem as part of a wider set of civil actions and habeas corpus proceedings regarding Martin Thow.
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Newtheyttre
James
Spey
Richard Seubury
Frank Dufty
Ageinat
West
Virginie
Beeron Coutumatog
Benigln Brown
Wilift
Camden Sommers
West Virginia
Clarence J. Saut
Cetete
Meinte Benfaisin Brown Stout
Smptre Banket
Fair Descoration
Darian Boeyer
Wayland
W. Ai. Filsi
Salem
Martin
Criminal Court
Wendling Pale in Cross-Examination at Kellner Murder Trial
Joseph Wendling faced cross examination in Louisville on December 2 over the Kellner murder. He appeared haggard and pale while claiming the blood stained athlete trunks belonged to him and recalling wearing them years ago in France. He could not explain how the trunks ended up in the Kellner cellar with the child's body discovered.
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Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Wendling
France
Kellner
Two Men Jailed After City Court Session
John Welker was fined ten dollars and sentenced to ten days in jail for being drunk and disorderly in a Pike street saloon the prior night. James McNichol received three days in jail for drunkenness after defaulting on a 460 dollar fine as witnesses were absent during the session led by Mayor Frank R. Moore.
New Candidate Thinntingdon Contests County Race
A new candidate enters the county race amid a troubled slate of candidates. The contest centers on Payalty County with involvement from local leaders and party officials. No clear outcome yet as campaigns begin to mobilize supporters and address concerns.
Fifteen Hurt in Missouri Pacific Train Wreck Near Knobauster
A Missouri Pacific passenger train No. 4 derailed near Knobauster Missouri injuring fifteen seriously though no fatalities were reported. The accident was blamed on a broken rail.
Mrs McDowell Dies After Illness at Wolf Summit
Mrs H McDowell wife of the Baltimore and Ohio agent at Wolf Summit died Thursday at 9 30 after a severe illness of measles and heart trouble. She was about 30 years old and leaves four small children. The body will be shipped to Kenoya for burial.
Special Meeting Tonight of Masonic Chapter Adoniram
A special meeting of the Adoniram chapter of the Masonic order is announced for tonight. Eleven members are urged to attend promptly at five thirty.
Two Men Taken to Wood County Jail for Federal Court
W L Smith and Gery Graver were arrested at Buckhanton by US Deputy Marshal E O Hupp on violating internal revenue laws. They were moved to Wood County Jail in Parkersburg for the January term of federal court. Smith was arrested last Monday and Gery Thursday.
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W. L. Smith
Graver Gery
Buckhanton
E. 0. Hupp
United States
Wood County
Jalat
Parkersburg
Hupp
Smith
Gery
Rate increase granted by Indiana rail commissions
Indianapolis dispatch reports the Illinois and Indiana railroad commissions approved a seven cent per ton rise on interstate shipments into the state, affecting lines serving mines and tariffs tied to them. Railroads also faced a three cent advance rate reduction, balancing the change.
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Indiana Railroad Commission
Indianapolis
Ind
Jraole
Tllinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Indians Railroad Commission
Chicago
Hammond
Northwestern Runs Aground Near San Juan Island
The Alasing Steamship Company's steamer Northwestern is hard on rocks at Massebay San Juan Island. Twenty six passengers were taken off by the steamer Tez which responded to a wireless call from the Northwesters.
Brown Is Ward Appointed to Fold Room Door Step
W D Brown formerly deputy marshal in the Western District of West Virginia has been appointed to a position in the folding room of the United States Senate and has already begun work.
Population distribution figures from West Virginia centuries
The record shows census extracts comparing the thirteenth United States returns with West Virginia figures. It notes totals near 121 209 versus 33 794 and highlights an increase over 1900 of 414 per cent. The population distribution of the area is briefly outlined.
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Wusrirgtern
West Virginia
Wytth
John D. Alderson Dies at Richwood Former Congressman
Charleston reports former Congressman John D. Alderson died at his Richwood home. Born November 9 1854 in Nicholas County, he served as Senate door keeper and sergeant at arms in multiple sessions, later practiced law and held prosecuting attorney posts. He was a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Third District in 1885.
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John D. Alderson
Richwood
Hal
Alderson
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Sanate
Himelf
Nicholas Cort House
Nicholas
Wobester Coustics
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de oMee
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Alle
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