Women and teachers feature at Harricon County meeting
In Harricon County a fifth annual Harricon County Teachers Association meeting drew educators from Central Christian and First Baptist churches. Morning sessions showcased addresses on rural schools and community engagement, with music from a chorus led by Miss Heasie Dorsey. Officers were re elected: Morrison, Lawson, Donn, and Teter. In New York garment workers clash with police as women resist arrest during a strike at a garment plant. several women are detained after a police officer is assaulted and others are taken to the station.
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Harricon
Central Christian “Church
Prominunt
Vin L. Swiger
Duvall
A. C. Morrison
J. Walter Duncan
L. Burdette
Vity
Myra M. Dimean
New York
F. B. Haught
Orle McConkey
City
Mias Heasie Dorsey
Intercollegiate track meet planning meeting held at Wallo hotel
Representatives from West Virginia University, Salem College, Fairmont normal, and others met at the Wallo hotel this afternoon to plan the upcoming intercollegiate track and field meet. AU Stansbury opened the session, with various college athletic officials present. Prospects favored Clarksburg as the hosting city, with final arrangements pending arrival of missing delegates.
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Walo
Walvete
AU. Stansbury
Wesleyan College
West Virginia University
Vy Pr. Pecpethba Wiutdal Fithletlc
Dais-BiMincheoriego
K. O'Conner
Associaton
Broadus College
Chenoworth
Satem College
C. Keys
Fairmont Normal School
Athletic Association
de Muldoon
Menville Normal
Coach Chambers
Marshall Cottage
Clarksburg
Arrest of Mrs Howell for taking three children to Ohio
Mrs May Howell, known in this city society, is arrested by a deputy U S marshal on charges of violating the white slave law. She allegedly took three children from the city to Marionette Ohio for immoral purposes and is now in jail. Pers Templeman has gone to Washington for a week of trials.
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Parkersworg
May Howell
United States
Mra Howell
Marietta
One Union Vetin in Next Lower House After March Fourth
General Ieane F. Sherwood, famed as the grand old man of Tokeo, will be the last Civil War Union veteran in the House of Representatives after March 4. The current Congress includes four Grand Army of the Republic members, three Republicans, Hill of Connecticut Thistlewood of Rhode Island Dalzell of Pennsylvania, with Sherwood a Democrat.
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Ieane FR. Sherwood
Tokeo
House of Representatives
Congress
Grand Army
Republic
Hill
Connecticut
Thistlewood
Tithell
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Sherwood
Marooned Prank Severs Town. Governor Orders Aid
An appeal from Aghby King Kentucky reports residents marooned after a prank at the junction of Pond and Green rivers. Governor McGreary orders tents and supplies sent and directs the adjutant general to investigate. Renina Payne of Siteny conducted business Saturday.
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Aghby King
Fwads
McGreary
Renina Payne
Siteny
le Olny
West Virginia Episcopal Convention Set in Pittsburgh
Bishop Karl Cranston announces an evening convention in Pittsburgh on January 21 and 22 for the West Virginia and Pittsburgh conferences. Prominent speakers Bishop Henderson and others will discuss church work topics. District superintendent urges ministers and laymen to attend due to the high importance of the discussions.
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Hishop
Karl Cranston
West Virginia
Epscopal
Pittsburg
Pittaburg
Henderson
Bercy
Ghuren Wort
Trainmen Strike Bangor and Aroostook Line Over Wages
Trainmen on the Bangor and Aroostook railroad led by 1X engineers and officials struck today after being denied wage advances. The move gained national attention as the line serves a major outlet for regional paper mills, though officers warned the action would not disrupt operations.
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Wangor
Medan
Fisimen
Bangor and
Aroostook
Lve
Elkins and Mann spending money in West Virginia race
Washington reports campaign expenses for Elkins and Mann in the West Virginia United States senatorial contest. Col. Mann lists $1,020 for worker work and wages, Davis Wilkins $1,000 for similar class work, and Davis Elkins $1,000 for Charleston headquarters plus small sums for clerks and incidentals.
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Washington
Jin
Mann Ant Davis
Wesl
Virginia
Col
Marin
Davis Wikins
Mann
Davis
Twelve Houses Burned In Parkersburg Fire
Fire destroyed the Baltimore and Ohio station the Florence hotel and eleven business houses and dances. The blaze burned out before equipment could reach Parkersburg. The Ohio river visionBaltimore and Ohio train were docked several hours. Me and Mrs. P Willots of Glen- Iasi are waiting investigating.
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Parkiersburg
Tinttimore and
Ohio
Florence
Parkersburg
Oat River
Vision Balthmore
Ohio Trina
Glen- Iasi
Service Examination for List of Eligibles Feb 15
The United States Service Commission will hold an examination in this city on February 15 for stenography and typewriting. Open to men and women 18 or older, citizens meeting requirements may apply for Form 1424 and 424. Applications must be filed by February 12 with the district secretary for consideration.
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United States Service Commission
Ilies Ldi
Citiens
United States
Focal Board of Civil Service Examiners
Istrict
Minstrel Arrangements Set for Knights of Columbus Benefit
Knights of Columbus plan a big home talent minstrel with committees formed and work begun. A. McConkey, famed minstrel figure, is engaged to lead the act, bringing experience from numerous city to state shows and past minstrel kings. The project aims to raise funds for the group’s charitable undertakings.
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Knights of Columbus
Uin
A. McConkey
Kinga
PARDONED CONVICTS SUE GLASSCOCK AND OTHERS
Charleston January 18. Governor Winn and officials including Glasscock and others face lawsuits arising from a military commission action. Warden Brown and Adjutant Generalellott are among the defendants in suits tied to conditional paroles and penalties. Separate cases involve consigning fines and releases. J. Michael was released on $5,000 bond after a preliminary hearing for the John Miller killing at Ekdale.
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Charleston
Winn ER
Glassbock
Mo, Brown
The
Penitentiary
C. D. Iellott
Jamon Pratt
SL. Walker
R. BL Ener Wood
Charles ‘i “Mori
Navee
Ratnes
J. Michael
John Miller Miner
Ekdale
Residents Inspect Court House Here
Residents gathered at the county court to review the courthouse options for improvements including air quality, public record protection, and potential bonding for funding. The issue splits between repairs and a new structure with a largely attended meeting in the courthouse.
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Plaa
Tderagatsie Cna Jovy
Wihind
Yaxpayera
Bond Inka
Catter
Amon the Hum
Crows Inspectory
Mas
Rourt House
Pension grants listed for several applicants in Washington
In Washington on January 18 two dozen veterans were approved for pensions under the general law. Names include J. Rose, Vata, Willim H. Safford, Sinclair, Sylvester Lipscomb, Rothesbury Parson Ruble, Minaral Wells, J. Seviers and D. M. Nelson. Rights granted from the May 27 filing list.
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Washington, D. C
Todward J. Rose
Vata
Willim H. Safford
Sinclair
Sylvester Lipsconly
Rothesbury Parson Ruble
Minaral Wells
J. Seviers
D. M. Nelson
Kersburg
Hvis
Court session briefed with juries unsettled until Monday
The circuit court sat briefly on Saturday with juries not yet returned. Court recessed Friday evening as sessions and other matters were postponed to Saturday and Monday for continuation.
Bowers Distributes Alrerma Across West Virginia
George M. Bowers of Wear Virginia is named commissioner to oversee distribution in eastern West Virginia. Laurel Fork Veter Camp and Big Run will receive 3360 units from Horton, while Senecareek Blynin and West Fork of Green Dyer River get 900 from Hendricks. Ayutlen George W Harrison, a city bunt news visitor, was noted.
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Washington,d.c
Jansig
George M. Bowers
Wear
Virginia
United States
Alrerma
West Virginia
Laurel Fork
Veter Camp
Big Run
Horton
Senecareek
Blynin
West Fork
Green+ Dyier rlyer
Hendricks
Ayutlen
George W. Harrison
Henterprise
Eatuediy
State to aid flood victims in Evansville
Adjutant General McCoy, for Governor Ralston, arrived to study conditions and advise on state assistance as the Ohio River runs at forty six feet and five tanks high. Winds threaten waves three to five feet at exposed areas, with principal danger from high wind.
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Evansville
McCoy
Indiana
Ralston
Postmaster Resignation Sparks Appointment Controversy
Washington June 18 The resignation of MG Nichols, Farnum postmaster, prompts a Civil Service based selection process for a successor. CB Rulehstan is a candidate amid a Friends petition. Newell postmaster Sarah Rush seeks continuation though political wrangling and Senates delays loom. The outcome hinges on the Taft administration and party control after the Wilson inauguration.
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Washington, D.C
MG. Nichols
Farnum
Constal
Ruléhtan
Harejao Jrowaly
Taft
Civil Service
W. Wells
Newell
Hancock County
Mave Mire
Sarah K. Rush
Pottery Company
J Wells
Renate
Wrakldent Wilson
Rush
Support
Inn
Ithe Hacking
Reputdicana Unit
Democrats
le Newell
Obituary of George W Cunningham Aged 83 at Mannington
George W Cunningham aged 83 died Friday afternoon at his home on Whiston road after a lingering illness. He was taken to Mannington on the Interurban street car and will be buried in a Mannington cemetery. Survived by seven children Lloyd Rider Ban i daughters Clara Lanham Josephine Williams Fura Cunningham Amanda Hous and others. Funeral Sunday at 2 at his son Dueit Cunningham's home.
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George W. Cunningham
Whiston
Mannington
Dueit Cunningham
Lloyd
Athone
Rider
Lynam Creek
Bani
Clara Lanham
Josyphine Willams
Sycamore
Mra
Fura Cunnipeham
Monndsville
Mand
Amanda Hous
Colwell
Ran
Louise Baker dies after long illness in Shinnston
Louise Baker 65 wife of Rousid Baker died Friday at Weston Hospital after two shot complications. She was taken home and funeral services will be held Sunday. Survived by husband five children a brother and two sisters. Children include Mrs Thomas Jarrett and Lucip Griffith of Shinnston George of Fairmont Charles of Monongahela Hogar Waynesburg Pa. Sisters Mrs Lagion qd Mew and Ove bord of Gratton. Brother HB Williams of West Union. The news of her death was a great shock to all.
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Lucip Griffith
Shitmnaton
George
Falmont
Charles
Monongab
Hogar
Waynesbirg
Lagion
Ove Bord
Gratton
de HB
Williams
Weat Union
Bakers Saale
Milo Weather Update Confused Memo Highlights Erratic East Coast Patterns
A garbled weather note from Milo Weather attempts to report January conditions across New York New Jersey Maryland Pennsylvania Boston Philadelphia Malmö and Virginia. It mentions unusual warmth and a string of odd phrases about rivers bassball and winter with no clear measurements or dates beyond January 14.
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New York
Erin
Extension of Fairmont Line Faces Court Action
Ambiguous OCR fragment notes an extension plan from Fairmont beyond ily ville toward Melington, with court order affecting a bridge at Tygar ts Watley river and rights of way across a rirrm? road. It hints the company will build the line from Riv lle to Datington in the future.
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Fairmont
Pany
Ily Ville
Melington Snl
Tygarts Watley River
Eton
Buekbanpom
Che Riremm
Tnfantios
Riv Lle
Datington
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John P
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Mibert P. Tradies
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Sue Glasscock
Tell County
Thome J, Preston
Feanor
Thomas J. Wroxton
Grayer Cleveland
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Welle College
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Farnum Post Office
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