Taft urges parcel post and postal reforms in 1911 report
President Taft forwards the Postmaster General’s 1911 annual report noting a revenue of 237,879,878.00 and expenditures of 237,660,704.48, with a surplus despite expanded service. New post offices, rural routes, and higher staff pay are highlighted, along with the postal savings system expansion and a push for parcel post. He opposes government ownership of telegraph lines, preferring private operation with regulation.
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Taft ‘Basant
Éuate
House of
Shaploaware
Sdmie Tme
Uber
Uni
United States
Washington social circles praise Ruth Tribble daughter of Rep Samuel Tribble
Mrs RuthTribble, daughter of Representative Samuel Tribble of Georgia, is described as one of the most popular southern girls in Washington. The article highlights her blonde beauty and social standing among the capital’s set.
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Ruth ‘Tribble
Samuel Tribble
Georgia
Washington
Postmasters Appointments In West Virginia
A list of fourth class postmasters appointed in West Virginia. Western and Monongalia counties see changes with Sumsher and Simshere in Oley, Hickman resigned. McKinega replaces Colehunk in Pentroas Monongalia. Lemley resigns. Kalac at Porter White resigns. Humbird Smith at Patterson Mineral replaces Lome. George M. Harlow named rural mail carrier on route 2 out of Walker Wood.
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Washington, I
Clas
Wester H
Porter, White
Humbird Smith
Patterson
Mineral County
Lome
George M
City Ward Conventions March 4 and General Ticket Night March 8
Announcement that the Democratic city executive committees plan ward conventions on March 4 at the courthouse to name council candidates and a general convention on March 8 to nominate a general city ticket.
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Democratic City Executive Committees
Court House
Death by own action bas d on spiritualism in Nelson case
Hutchinson notes a new angle in the Edna Nelson death inquiry, suggesting occult beliefs influenced the verdict. The ward of Dr E E Wekardson was found at her guardian’s home last Saturday in a strangulation death tied to a spiritualist theory.
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Hutchinson
Edna Nelson
E. E. Wekardson
Ier
Sound Doctrine in Roosevelt's Ohio reception
Roosevelt returned today from Ohio where a reporter asked about treatment. He answered bull, noting the Gestapo era remarks, and praised his own Columns speech for arousing considerable comment. He said, Good, sound doctrine.
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New York
Eal Roosevelt
Ohio
Wind Storm Ravages Clarksburg Northview Works
A violent wind storm struck Wednesday night causing extensive damage. The Clarksburg Zine Works at Northview lost most of a furnace building with about $2,000 in losses, while roof damage affected the Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Company line near Yarn west of the Glen Wik bridge.
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Cky
Clarksburg
Northview
Fairmont and Glarkabarg ‘Traction Company
Glen Wik Bridge
Murderer Confesses Killing Daughter-in-Law in Town
A 70 year old man, Mam Lundy, confessed to murdering his daughter in law Mrs Thomas Lundy during a fight. Police found the woman dead at her home with severe head trauma and a knife in her throat. G Fornash of Weston and B H Morton with James W Wonddell of Webster Springs were in town Thursday.
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Mam Lundy
Po- Nce
Thomas Lundy
Fornash
Weston
B. H. Morton
James W. Wonddell
Webster Springs
Rev J. T. Hickman to preach at First Methodist during stay
The Rev Jao Hickman of West Union will preach at the First Methodist Episcopal Church, delivering sermons daily at 4 30 and 7 30. He has served at the Methodist apiary church and has drawn large crowds with revival meetings, attracting many new members in the past three months.
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Joua T. Hickman
West Union
Dale Kitg
Methodist Episcopal Church
George W/Winnd
Secoptt Street
Tijalitiah
Thi Méthodist
Apiaropal
Weat Finlon
Kheckest
Hickman
Washington's Farewell Address Read to Congress
A published fragment notes the reading of Washington's farewell address in the House with warm applause from Congress. The event marks a new departure influenced by Democrats, though Republicans did not oppose. The report preserves era details and political mood of the moment.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
Tony
House
Colombian Minister Recalled Over Knox Visit Dispute
General Ospina, Colombia's minister to the United States, was recalled by the government for failing to inform the state department that Secretary Knox's planned visit to Colombia was inopportune. The action reflects tensions over diplomatic decorum and timing.
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Pogata
Colombia
General Ospina
United States
State Department
Knox
Negro Pugilist Ellis Dies From Cerebral Hemorrhage
In Cleveland on Tuesday Charles Ellis a Black boxer collapsed at the start of a six round match with Joe Motto and died today from cerebral hemorrhages revealed by examination.
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Cleveland
Charles Ellis
Joe Motto
Taft to Answer Roosevelt in Columbus Speech Clash
Taft plans a reply to Roosevelt's Columbus address and will mark a clear break with his predecessor's political line. In Clarksburg, Knights of Columbus Council 872 will initiate new first degree candidates at a regular meeting tonight at 8 o'clock.
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Washington, D
Taft
Roonevelt
Roosevelt
Columbus
Clarksburg
Knights of Columbus
SONS OF F ASSEMBLE A' SONS OF F ASSEMBLE A'
A drowning incident at a creek near Harm figtom leaves five year old child unnamed and a nine year old girl Agnes Coviuh involved. A boy fell into swollen waters and his body was recovered about twenty miles downstream. police and authorities investigate with no confirmed identity yet. A stray dog found by police is impounded. owner may claim at polls headquarters by paying coins.
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Palrmont
Paul Goyer
Alvitch
Iflingarian
Bor
Taultady
Harm Figtom
Alee Vibecboy
Agnes’ Coviuh
Netoratlan
Weorga
Berf
Dismissed Blames Witness Stand Disruption in Inquiry
A disrupted hearing led to a dismissal while witnesses alleged notes were faked by a stenographer. Dr Mond Mleeaird testified amid questions about a shooting at Clarkburg and a secretary named Lae faced scrutiny. The Elks Home gathering followed the proceedings with a May program planned by state officials.
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Mond Mleeaird
Salof Clarkburg
Rod T. Martin
Rh-Dlectel Sons
Thomas
Miller
Sorge Hland
I White
Morgantown
Parkeral
Charles- Py Light
Trackage inspection heads to new freight station plans
Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger arrives in Washington to take duties as fleet inspector. Engineer Lane of Baltimore and Ohio Rail road Co visits to inspect track conditions and report on the proposed freight station and extensions from Industrial to the Southern farm. Lane will study a track to the Goff farm and the Stout farm near Northrley for factory sites, with recommendations to build new tracks.
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Charles J. Badger
Washington
Ho Relevea
Vreeland
Lane
A. Sy. Thompson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Board of Trade
Waite
Goff Farm
Stout Farm
Norttrley
Taft campaign to raise funds for South Farm purchase
A board of trade meeting led to an active fundraising drive starting tomorrow at 9 30 a m to buy the Southsm farm. A list of committee members will report for duty as the effort organizes, with a secretary preparing district plans and arming the campaign. Washington D C Feb 22 A Polish girl in Erie Pa appeals to President Taft for her jailed mother’s release.
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Board of Trade
A. Frank Dénnlagn
F. G. Gaylord
J. W. Wythnme
A. Ht. Cundell
Robert Morris
Arthur Parson
D. B. Jordén
R. B. Willison
T- J. Linch
A. J. Findley
W. A. Vance
Joseph Cohen
Albert Snedeker
Carl Hoper
B. Alexander
B. i F. Horner
S. A. Smith
Washington,d. C
Tatt
Erle
J. A. Finch
Department of Justice
Erie
Police Court Session Opens with No Arrests Reported
In a brief morning session at the XO Police Court no arrests were made as officers reported no segalon incidents or disturbances. The regular docket proceeds to await further actions and filings.
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Segalon
Weir and Pollahsteed F Ke yboth oppose procedure in West Virginia
Members Weir of Wairian and Pollahsteed F Ke yboth, manufacturers of elas West Virginie, testified before the Senate committee on a day in opposition to the procedure in the matter.
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Washington
E. T. Weir
Wairian
Jam
Pollahsteedf Keyboth
Elas West Virginie
Senate
Ghanon
Mrs. Aghy Dies After Hospital Operation
Mrs Anna Aghy died Thursday morning at a local hospital following an operation. Her husband and four sons survive. Funeral arrangements were announced by the family speeds of the recounted health decline prior to the procedure.
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Anna Aghy
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