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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1913

Page

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Gag Order Extends Through Treasury Bureaus

A government memo extends Secretary McAdoo's gag rule to all treasury department bureaus and divisions, forbidding publication of any government business until clearance. It bans disclosure of public health news, vaccine details, or investigations, and prohibits warnings about derelicts or distressed vessels without authorization from the secretary’s office.

Pune Washington McAdoo Imown News Revenue Cutter Service Nnsistrmt Mr. McAdoo MelAdoo Atr. McVeigh

Cox and Ohio Hood commission cross the river at Marietta

The Ohio Hood commission members and Cox crossed the Munkl Gun Fiver at Uiis point in boats on Neir first days. The governor's special train left for Portsmouth and other points down the river shortly before noon amid damage reports from this part of the state.

Marietta Cox Ohio Hoodef Commission Uiis Point Portsmouth

Boy Accusation Dropped in Locust Street Fight

In Justice Nicowarner's court a charge of assault and battery against Antonio Peluso was withdrawn. Peluso, a youth of Italian descent, was accused of striking Sidney Noon in Locust Street during a street altercation. Noon is the son of James Noon.

Antonio Peluso West EU Nicowarner Sidney Noon Locust Street James

Maryland man shot in restaurant altercation over 78 cents

Charles Maryland, colored, was shot in the foot Wednesday afternoon outside George Brown's restaurant in Tradera. The dispute over a 78 cent theft allegedly led Garland Maryland and Brown to accuse Andrew Crutchfield of the shooting. Charles Maryland intervened for his brother. No warrants have been sworn out yet. The injury is not serious.

Charles Maryland George Brown Tradera Wiley Tmain Garland

Minstrel Show Planned at Robinson Grand Theater

The Big Guy Production Company in Fairmont prepares Tocatalon for a minstrel show Monday night at the Robinson Grand Theater for the Loyal Drive of Strat. Local organizers outline program details and ticket information.

Big Guy DF Fairmont

Half Million Men to Strike in Belgium General Walkout

Belgium faces a planned general strike beginning Monday as industrial centers are seized by soldiers and crowds watch the arrival of the troops. Strikers push for universal male suffrage with one vote per citizen, while social leaders offer to supply special constables to maintain order.

Ser Nusociaren Patan Arueshus Belgium Belglisia Warl Citzens

Progressive leader bids crackdown on mislabeling clothing

Washington April 10 Representative Murdock proposes strong action against manufacturers who mislabel goods. The bill would fine from 500 to 1000 dollars and threaten up to one year in prison. The measure targets improper labeling from wool to mixed fabrics and aims to hold importers accountable.

Dara Nweae Washington Murdock

Settlement Near as Steel Car Strike Appears Likely

Early settlement of the steel car strike seemed probable this afternoon as company representatives said they would accept Major Pullmann as mediator and recognize the union if cay service was immediately resumed.

Rm Empalo Pullmann Cay Iie

Murder Confession Tied to Executed West Virginia Convict

A third convict named Sterling, awaiting execution tomorrow, allegedly confessed to his spiritual adviser William Patterson that he shot Patterson as Patterson entered his home. Sterling fled to Detroit after the attack, was captured, and returned to West Virginia for punishment.

Mounervin Kenry Sturling T le Storing William Patterson le Hou Iren Bei P Patterdon Sterling Detreit West Virginia

Judge Maxwell rules in circuit court decrees and divorces

Thursday in the circuit court Judge Haymond Maxwell handed down several opinions and decrees. The Tealurle Company case against John J. Bramer et al was affirmed with a decree for the defendants. A decree denied divorce for Mary Swiger from George W. Swiger. In the Horie Jackson case against J. M. Jackson, executor, a divorce was granted for Naris A. Smith from May C. Smith under conditions.

Haymond Maxwell Cimuit Cour Tealurle Company John Jf. Bramer Mary Swiger George W. Swiger Wemurror Horie Jackson J. M. Jackson Naries A. Smith May C. Smith

Pennant Race Opens As Brooklyn Tops Philadelphia

The 1913 baseball season starts with Brooklyn beating Philadelphia in an opening attraction at Brooklyn’s new park. Twelve other teams in both leagues begin to test their form. rain delays push Pirates and Reds to a Saturday game due to flooded Cincinnati grounds.

New York Cincinnati

Four killed in tragic plant explosion at Lollar works

A deadly blast at a Lollar plant of the Our Tee Company killed four workers and destroyed part of the facility. Firemen entering the wreckage faced fumes and smoke as they battled to reach victims.

Our Tee Company

Purposes to Take the Word and the Ways and Means Committee

The Washington Senate and House debates center on the Ways and Means bill sections and projected hearings. Republican critics warn the bill shifts to a near free trade regime, risking protection for American industries while Democrats rally behind the committee’s schedule including free raw wool but face opposition plans to alter duties. A House caucus approved the timber and glassware schedule with potential fights over raw wool duties and three year free periods.

Washington, D Senate Weatingham Charman Simmons Cori Torough House Democrate New Jersey Pennsylvani

Condition Of Pope Reported Grave And Improving

Reports from Rome and Washington differ on the Pope's health with some saying the condition remains grave while others note improvement. Doctors report fluctuating strength and the papal secretary of state says the Pope spoke and greeted pilgrims, though clerical aides emphasize caution as observers seek a stable convalescence.

Man Ends Life After Notes, Suspected Check Forgery

Parkersburg April 10 A Clarksburg man George W Bien ended his life by carbolic acid in a Palace hotel room after writing notes to his wife and mother indicating a planned death He had married Miss Jean Green on March 24 and the couple spent their honeymoon in the city His wife left the hotel and found him on the bed Deliberately planned and witnessed by family members the incident is under police and undertaking notices with the body at Patton and Neals on Seventh Street An obituary said he previously worked at the Annex Hotel and a local brewery

Parkersburg Tangeeninta George W. Bion Palace Hotel Patton & Neal Seventh Street Clermont C. Gréen St Marys Bien Annex Glarksburs Jene Green St. Marys Ben

Governor Hatfield Opposes a Big Dam in Kanawha Valley

Charleston dispatch reports Gov Hatfield pledges martial law prevents a high dam on the Kanawha New river or any West Virginia site while power companies object to the project. In socio violent notes, Davis Stewart swears out a warrant charging William Clark with knife attack after a Fourth Street saloon fight. Clark jailed awaiting hearing.

Davis Stewart Fustion T.J Clk Charleston Kanawhan New River Anyother West Virginia Jong Hafield C.t Wy Company Ttade Wan

First Baptist Church Receives Eighty-Four New Members

The First Baptist Church held a formal reception for eighty four new members during a Wednesday night prayer service led by Rev. Dr. W. C. Taylor. Informal activities followed with refreshments and a music program performed on a Victor-Victrola by Mrs. L. B. Paters.

First Baptist W. C. Taylor Chavel Cin L. B. Paters

Heavy rains threaten levees south of Vicksburg

Rain and rising water heighten fears of levee breaches along the Mississippi below Vicksburg as engineers prepare for possible breaks. A seventeen car train of steel piling is en route from Pittsburgh to New Orleans for U S engineers to shore up crevasses.

New Orleans Vicksburg Piltabills United States Engineers

Bill Defeated on Racial Marriage Ban in House

Columbus report notes the bill to prohibit marriage between whites and blacks and between whites and Chinese was defeated today in the House. The measure aimed to ban interracial unions and sparked debate among legislators and supporters.

Lay Columbus Te Howge

No More Stripes at Ma Mann Prison in Michigan City

Prison authorities announced abolition of solitary confinement and airipes at Ma Mann state prison in Michigan City. Ware den Fogarty stated inmates in the future will wear plain blue outfits as part of reforms.

Rr Nitec Aveneben Michigan City Ind Ma! Mann State Prison Wareden Fogarty

Nine Days Remain in Daily Telegram Diamond Ring Contest

Clarksburg residents face a pivotal nine day period in the Daily Telegram prize contest. Voters are urged to recruit new subscribers by April 19 to push a candidate toward the top, with the diamond ring the main immediate prize and additional grand prizes possible. Success hinges on sustained hard work and broad outreach to secure the most subscriptions and highest votes.

Clarksburg Daily ‘Telegram Daily Telegram Bethdlra Ung Eatarias Prishs

Arrest of J T Payne on assault charge in Suation Jackson VW

Police report that J T Payne was arrested Thursday afternoon on a warrant out in Suation Jackson VW. Court records accuse him of striking a man with a fore head injury and an alleged serious wound. The exact charges include assault with intent to injure and related counts.

J.T. Payne Jackson Cannes Cc. Johanson Payne Saees Manos

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