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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1913
Page
6
A statewide observance marks the 50th anniversary on June 20 1913. The celebration highlights community milestones and public events across locales, inviting participation from citizens and organizations to honor fifty years of state progress.
The text outlines West Virginia’s birth dates and events from 1861 to 1863, naming critical actions by the Virginia convention, the formation of a new state, ratification of the constitution, and Lincoln’s proclamation. It notes Wheeling as the celebration site for the fiftieth anniversary and praises teachers and pupils for memory work guiding the Semi Centenary celebrations with flags to be given to schools.
The state notes a total of 2,046,645 families residing in New York, reflecting household patterns and demographics across the state for policy planning and social services.
A damaged text fragment discusses a school organized event in June and suggests naming a school anniversary or program after a leader. It mentions organizing efforts and a ceremonial observance tied to a June date, with unclear details about the exact title or presenter.
A portrait notes Professor Shawkey as a magnetic, energetic official in the state’s education system. He is described as a dynamic, quick thinking administrator driving teacher and pupil efforts ahead of the statewide June 20 anniversary observance.
Hon Henry G Davis, chairman of the West Virginia Semi Centenial Commission, is praised for steadfastness amid pressure from younger members. The article notes his long service and faithfulness as a model for others facing demanding roles.
A report lauds Mr Davin for tireless work on the Semi Centennial Commission. He accepted a committee role and devoted himself to its duties, attending meetings and guiding preparations since the December 1909 Parkersburg session, earning unanimous praise for his leadership.
Secretary of State Redd solved the cost problem for a new West Virginia state flag design. The flag retains the original emblems and colors but is printed at minimum cost. Eight thousand flags will be delivered by June first for distribution to schools statewide, with one flag placed in each schoolhouse by the Semi Centennial Commission.
Italian birth rate cited as 21 52 per 7000 residents appears in the provided OCR fragment. The sentence fragments do not clarify context, dates, or specific study details, but indicate demographic data related to births in Italy.
The piece recounts Lord Rossmore born in Dublin in 1853, his family ties to the Baron Rossmore, and an evening at Mount Iken Bate. A chilling cry interrupts a sleepless night, followed by a fatal death reported by the lord’s footman, leaving the Baronetcy shrouded in mystery.
A Post recounts a tale about a hired letter writer who exposed mismanagement on the Michigan Central railroad. Russell offered $3000 extra per year to silence him for twelve months, then a counteroffer of 1500 to quit. The writer resumed letters, causing losses when Ledyard exposed the scheme.
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