Prominent Men to Speak at West Virginia Convention
The event features a strong speaker lineup and broad civic interest. Notables and officials from commerce, agriculture, and labor will address vital questions on state policy, debt, tax, trade, and industrial growth during the two day gathering in Fairmont.
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West Virginia
Merce Tubachy
Wedubuduy
Baxteek
Bihvard
NI Winrley
Alomen
Fedkran Tran
Slasions South Armerican
Stanley Ht
Tone
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Totin DE Migriot Fuirmonty
Marion Chaney
An Bowen
J. Rose
Hammont
Jammy
John J. Cornwall
Hammney
Wclock Aswe
John W. Oinson
Fairmont
Inlites
Co -Agriciinuts
Vic
Williams
Chatrmai
Good Ronda
Colgrevuman
Howard Sutherland
Ktale Development
Ohn
J. Qoriwell
Labor Ang Tmu
Staliony JG
McKinley
Shahmaq
Taialion
Taylor
Ohairmany
Rahmonit Chinmier of Commerce
Toomey 4
Terry
Woal Union Company
Pittsburg
Lia
Opinion differs as to favorite Edison device
The article notes differing opinions on Edison's signature inventions as a Panama-Pacific exposition celebrates Edison Day on October 21 1870 18. It highlights demonstrations of telegraph and telephone innovations along with talking machine ideas and mentions William Mendowcraft and Christine Miller as participants in the event.
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Nentistsi
William JF. Mendowcraft
Sheen Mr. Edison
YelloVecie
Naval Advisory World
Dauica
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Misa
Christine Miller
Grant
Aihg
Negros Flee Town After Coffin Hint Oklahoma City
Oct 16 report from Jennings in Pawnee county notes a mob of locals fled their town after a white coffin was placed near railroad stockyards. The mob sought protection of the law but faced residents objections and police action. The incident involves racial tension and warnings about safeguarding black residents amid fear.
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Oklahoma City
Jennings
Pawnee
Storney
Jem
London
Mary Casey
Victoria Crosa
Piltes
Themegroes
Rutherford
Cal Corpa
England
Nears Quarters
Boley
J. W Owens
Weston hosts the Wallace Street bishop and community notices
Local columns report on the Weston Wesleyan Methodist event with Bishop Wallace and pastor’s address to fathers at the school auditorium. Social items mention travels of Mrs. Scott Atkire, Jones and Fisner families, and Dr. Burton’s Philadelphia trip. Also noted are lodge plans, athletic society setup, and regional visitors.
Surprise birth noted among state Hospital Indies
A group of Indies at the state Hospital hosted an improvised birthday party for Mrs Fleming during a week. Mrs Mary Nolan attended Pittsburgh events and a funeral for her brother ToHo McCue of Charlenton. Visitors, relatives, and local officials traveled from Morgantown for the Independent Order of 644 Fellows grand lodge.
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State Hospital
For Fleming
Mary Nolan
Pittuburg
ToHo McCue
Choriew
Ross
Charlenton
Morgantown
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order
Burro Trekking Across Desert Trails Captured in Odd Tale
A rambling OCR fragment recounts a long journey by burro with pails and tramps covering vast miles through rugged mountains. It mentions crowds on Market Street, a vendor promise of a thousand dollars, and characters like Cloud and Cleolid, with scattered phrases about water, fortune, and travel plans. The text is fragmented and hard to parse but conveys a curious, period newspaper vibe of burro travel and odd encounters.
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Careyen
Nemesse
Mabel
Barry
Texas cow puncher Wert Love dies a millionaire
El Paso Tex Oct 1k Wert Love, famed Texas cow puncher and cattleman since 1885, dies after a storied career. Known for frugality and shrewd cattle drives, his pay and herd value grew with the West Texas markets. At death his pay roll and assets reportedly top a million, earning him lasting fame as one of Texas’ richest cowboys.
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EL Paso
Tex
Western
Texas
Fort Worths
el Pago
Sam J Antonio
Shy One Lady Barber Nurse Girl to Spare
FAIRBANKS Alaska Oct 16 The fanciful tale centers on a barbershop seeking a female barber aided by a nurse while miscommunications lead to a costly mistaken transportation. Police and local events mention court witnesses and society meetings as the town threads through a chaotic sequence of hiring and misdirection.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Elle Alty
Birher
Cushmanetree
Cushman Street
Sida Istrest
Tongordal
Seattle
Briand
Hind
Grapes Fed To Hogs In Fresno County Experiment
In Fresno County the harvest yields tens of thousands of grapes to be fed to hogs. Growers, after a California Wine Association pledge to buy later, plan to dry and store part of the output hoping for higher prices. Outcome of the plan remains uncertain.
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Fresno
California Wine Association
Insurance: Oldest Profession Quoted In San Francisco Speech
In San Francisco on October 16, FO McCormick, vice president of a South Pacific company, spoke at the world insurance conference asserting that the oldest profession is the insurance business. He cited biblical examples to illustrate enduring policy and risk concepts.
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Earth
E. 0. McCormick
San Prancisco
Cal
FO. McCormick
South Pacific
Mee McCormick
Altai
Adam
Noah
Red Sea
Telegraph rates to rise under British government control
London reports new telegraph rate plans as Great Britain considers raising prices for twelve word messages. The proposal would raise the twelve cent per word charge and affect international and domestic services. Details remain unsettled amid government oversight and policy discussion.
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London
Bingdon
Great Britain
Hobo's Trip Shows Profit From Year On Tour
A fragmented report details a traveling show run by Hobos across several Minnesota towns including Minneapolis and Windom. It claims about 1200 dollars yearly profit after expenses with Norton as a central figure and mentions investigative notes by detectives.
Parolee Found Sleeping Inside Boxcar At Prison Wall
Parolee Jona Jaglet of Paria Michigan was discovered by a guard sleeping inside a boxcar that had crawled to a prison yard wall. He faced time in custody for the incident as authorities investigated how he entered the yard.
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Jackson, Mich
Jona Jaglet
Paria
Michigan State
Yall
Ten Year Old Caddy Killed by Golf Ball
A ten year old caddy died after being struck by a golf ball in an incident at a course. Witnesses and medical staff reported the boy suffered a fatal head injury and bleeding. Officials are investigating the surrounding circumstances and whether safety measures were in place at the time of the accident.
Unclear historical item references unknown names
Fragmentary OCR text reports uncertain events with scattered names and figures, lacking coherent details or context to form a factual summary or identify specific persons, places, or dates.
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