Vintage West Virginia; On This Day in West Virginia History, September 19th

September 19, 2022

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Vintage West Virginia

On September 19, 1907, a meeting called by Governor William Dawson to discuss immigration to West Virginia was quickly adjourned amidst speculation that its termination was due to the presence of UMWA president John Mitchell.

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