State Board of Trade to Propose Public Commission Law
A committee drafts a statewide public commission plan, arguing for a carefully drawn statute funded by a small tax on public utilities. The piece contrasts nonpartisan boards with partisan city control, urges skilled salaries to attract capable commissioners, and cautions against overcentralized government.
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Praja
Bea
Pistiorma Nave
State Board of Trade
Dickens
Wisconsin
Coppera- Wong
Hills K
Athey
Taylor Vingon
Kovernment
Wbaral Salerioe
Aersvic
Vinson
Public critique on city movement and two party dissent
A fragmented editorial voice criticizes local leaders Sher han Dedham Virgil Mighiana and G uTV for opposing a move to adopt a commission form of government in Clarkeburg. It questions the public benefit, cites Missouri origins, and urges orderly debate without overtalk.
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Sherhan C. Dedham
Virgil WU
Mighiana
G Utv
Ji Olistleston
Glarkeburg
Nate
Pwevat
Dheytinye
Charleston
Clarkaburg
de Sergesia
Missouri
Sherman Denham and the Clarksburg Postmaster Standoff
The Charleston paper recalls Sherman Denham of Klarkaburr as the only U S postmaster whose removal required a Washington administration change. Although others sought his ouster, many Democrats and local figures supported him, while some frustrated electors aimed to aid their party in elections.
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Sherman Denham
Klarkaburr
Charleston
Bpaper
United States
Washington
Glarksburg
Denham
Inconsistent Taft Era Politics Split Democrats See Senate
A Democratic party leader predicts the United States Senate will be almost a sure thing after March 4. He argues Democrats should not aid Republicans in electing a senator as Republicans are deeply split and Democratic actions risk angering the Wilson administration. State party factions clash over national strategy and loyalty.
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Lyear
Jermittent
Gow
Hey
Cor
Baw Uiat
Republican Party
Taft
Ivas
Danocratic Party
Thia
Senate
Anslat
Senato
Washinton
Free land for Civil War veterans and others in Congress news
Congress considers a plan to grant 160 acres of public land to every old soldier or sailor honorably discharged after ninety days of Civil War service, with exceptions. Senator Penrose also proposes retirement pay for civil service employees with 30+ years service, graded by age and tenure, and retirement at age 70. J. K. Sommerville of Wheeling reports on the matter.
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Hugton
Congress
Penrose
Hla
Penroxe
United States
Charters Granted in West Virginia Mills and Gas Firms
Secretary of State Reed issued charters to multiple firms in Wheeling Shinnston and surrounding areas. The A Salvator Company to deal in groceries and operate a wholesale business with 35000 capital. West Oil and Gas Company to drill for oil in Clay district with 20000 capital. several other incorporations include grocery and mercantile operations and gas ventures in Harrison and surrounding counties. Corporators include individuals from Wheeling Shinnston Tunnelton and Worthington.
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Oparghsdon
Jan
Reed
A. Salvator Company
Wheelie
RIAA
G. Logemarotna
V. Antopucel
Wheeling
West 6 de' Oil and Gas Company
Shinnston
Francson
Stovend
Viropu
George A. Wikin
Gyperstt
Weaver
Luther Co. Swiger
F. W. Sturm
Shiwnston
Mudintire
Worthington
Porrlet-Reynolda Grocery Company
Logan
Huge “Cottman
Davis
Thomas Pisher
Tunnelton
Charles HM. Coffman
Thomas
George W. Wollman
Kitzmillerville
Walter B. ‘Coffman
Boington
iGusher Col Mid Gay Company
Bhitinaton
Aril Tortlan Gas
Clay District
Harrison County
Wm.burfetto
Hyll Boom
Prank Abrenanna
Carder
Beatrice Jarrett
A. J. ‘Ries
Ghinnston
Florence Waite Violates Mayor's Warning Again in Clarksburg
Florence Waite of Glen Falls ignored Mayor Moore's order to stay away from Clarksburg and was found in the street Monday. She was arraigned in police court and the mayor paid her fare to Mount Clare. He directed a Dougewan to transport her to Mount Clare and posted notices for arrest on sight.
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Florence Waite
Glen Falls
Moore
Clarksburg
Mount Clare
Dougewan
Mount Clare Falley
Boggs & Buhl Pittsburgh Boys and Women Apparel Ad
A vintage Boggs and Buhl Pittsburg advertisement listing boys suits from 8.50 to 18.50 with wool materials and sizes six to fourteen, women corsets waists wrappers and dresses including Lawn Waists Nainsook and percale items with prices from 50 cents to 3 dollars and 1.50.
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Norfolk
Zac. Boggs & Buhl
Pittsburgh
Florence arrested for drunkenness in Clarkshilrs
Florence was arrested for drunkenness in Clarkshilrs and faced potential maximum jail time. She previously served a sid months sentence in the county jail.
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Clarkshilrs
Florence
Skating Party For City Youth Planned
A private skating party is organized for the city's young people with a tentative date set for Tuesday, inviting attendees to enjoy an evening of skating and socializing.
Local Test of Farm Gas Sand Site Near Ayeamore Creek
W B Maxwell completed a farm test along Ayeamore Creek in the county. A fair gas is reported in the Gordon sand No 2 on the site, with a notable duo in the sand layer.
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Ayeamore Creek
Unio Dla] Itive
W.B. Maxwell
Gordon Sand
Arntle
We Sand
Five More Names Added to Prospective Gymnasium Members
James Rausone lists five additional prospective members for the proposed exclusive gymnasium for men and women. The names are RB Gill W H Alexander Francois D M Open and Paul E Reulwer. The inclusion expands the candidate pool for the initiative.
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James Rausone
RB Gill
W. H. Alexander
Francois
D. M. Open
Paul E. Reulwer
Robbers Escape From Fairmont Burglary Scene
Bloodhounds trailed robbers who broke into Luther Debant's general store on Hasimond Street, following a scent upriver to a nearby house. No goats were found, but the thieves took shoes and other articles valued at several hundred dollars.
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Fairmont
Luther Debant
Hasimond Street
Flood of liquor bursts in Morgantown basement pool
Twenty barrels of confiscated liquor, seized in raids on illegal taverns, froze and burst in the basement of the court house. The spilled liquor flooded the area, creating a large pool of mixed drinks as it seeped into the surroundings.
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Morgantown
Jun
Inauguration of Parcel Post Marks Early Postal System
Interesting notes trace the first parcel carriage by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Washington. The first parcel weighed about two pounds and cost twenty seven cents with insurance. The Lov ing Cup was carried to the museum and the 1835 to 1838 rail contracts set the framework for federal parcel transport.
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Baltimore
Jan
Post Ofice Department
Caly
Baltimore and Cho
Oliver Loving
Poutiadter
Frann J. Michcock
M. Moffat
New York City
Washington Post
Hind Bhem
New York
Morgan
Deak
Washington
Guneral
National Museum
Ohio Am
Waaliington
Postofice
Ohio
Storks
Miout
Prof
Morse
Trautiful TGs at the Neer Store Sit West Pile
Fragmentary notice reports a sale or event at the Neer Store in Sit West Pile. Details are incomplete but indicate a local business activity or promotion with readable brand name Neer Store and location Sit West Pile.
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Neer
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