Public Roads Commission Idea Discussed For West Virginia
An Evening Echo argues for a state level public roads plan with a road commissioner, funded by a dedicated road fund and county surveyors. It compares to West Virginia schools funding and cites a Virginia school book cost probe as a cautionary example.
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Good Roads Commission
State Tax Commission
West Virginia
Kenora
Iare
Roy Pyuur
Funemire
Virginia
State officials alarmed by widespread book robbery scheme
Citizens and representatives demand action as testimonies reveal broad penetration of a book industry scam. Lawmakers condemn the scheme and pledge to pursue remedies against those linked to the thefts from the state’s book trade.
Taft Suggested as Santa Claus by Wheeliew Register
In a lighthearted note the Wheeliue Register suggests Secretary Taft could portray Santa Claus, praising his girth joiility and versatility for the part. A Tremont street blaze damages the Stadio building, Boston, with losses totaling 150,000.
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Wheeliue Register
Taft
Santa Claus
Associated Prose
Boston
Mass
Fay
Stadio
Tremont Street
Ousting Johnnie McGraw as Democratic leader questioned
The article reports members of the Democratic party in the state seek to deny Johnnie McGraw the position of general superintendent. They argue leadership is needed not idle dreams. They fear the party may lack a willing replacement and debate whether a leaderless party would be better than its current state.
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Johnnie
Tts
Democratic Party
Jonnie McGraw
Chagrik
Meg
Unclear North Dakota Minnesota Rail Talk Turmoil
Fragmentary text mentions Santa Claus and rail issues in North Dakota and Minnesota. References to Mizzerd and Nook. likely a local rail or farm economy note with hopes for smoother operations and essential services. Uncertain details and names make precise events hard to confirm.
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Santa Claus
North Dakota
Minnesota
Roosevelt messages to Congress with photographs described
The article discusses President Roosevelt sending messages to Congress accompanied by photographs and moving picture demonstrations. It notes Roosevelt writing about progress and hints at phonograph usage for delivering speeches. The piece invites Telegram readers to share any Santa Claus form in the Telegram.
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Roosevelt
Theodore
Bladden's Mexico Journey Through Natives and Hardship
The diary describes a mountain crossing by bladd en and companions on a Mexican stage route. They dodge a native ford price dispute and outwit a traitorous mule, sleep on porch floors, and barter food and coffee with local hosts Juan Cruz and Laws, noting harsh travel conditions and distant towns Arechuyva and Hattapitas.
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Katamania
Indiam Pilok
Benedict Arnold Tadlan
Juan Cruz
Bepalnn
Ocampo
Remaion
Hattapitas
Arechuyva
Air Bacros
Mining boom in Chihuahua described by explorers
The report details a party visiting Miguel Mundez’s ranch and three high value mines Nellie copper J E C and Mary in Chihuahua Mexico. They praise the ore, note their company as pioneer locators, and mention high commodity prices and upcoming railroad plans amid harsh travel conditions.
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Toheochic
Miguel Mundez
J. E. C. and
Mary
W- O. Evans
Mexico
Chihuahua
Mexican Republic
Chihuaha City
Ocampo City
Mary Mining Company
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