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The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1912

Page

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Claireburg Board of Trade Land Company Meeting

Sixty percent of stock represented at the Waldo hotel meeting. By-laws adopted. Board of directors elected: Williams Vance Charles B. Alexander W. G. Kester J. W. Willéns H T Southern Robert Morris Benjamin F. Robinson Lynn B. Harper Arthur Parsons. Special term court action next week to address death of Henry Sothern and officers to be listed.

Claireburg Board of Trade Land Company Waldo Hotel Williams Vance Charles B. Alexander W. G. Kestér J. W. Willéns H/T. Southern Robert Morris Benjamin F. Robinabn Rily ‘Willipon E.B. Delson Lynn Harper Arthur Parsons Henry Southerm

New Council to Organize Monday Night in City

The current council will meet Monday night to hand duties to the new body. Retiring members are James J. Connell Ellsworth Cork Charles B. Johnson and Dr W P Goff. Incoming are John F. Kearns Truman Swager Mark Harkness and Luein Hoge Jr. The new council will organize Monday night with the mayor likely announcing committees and officer appointments and salary levels for the year.

James J. Connell Ellsworth Cork Charles B. Johnson W. P. Goff John F. Kearns J. ‘Truman Swager Mark Harkness Luein Hoge, Jr Frank R. Moore

Miner arraigned in child assault case continues hearing

Clyde Rector a Meadowbrook coal miner was arraigned before Justice G H Gordon on charges of criminally assaulting his six year old daughter Pearl at their home last Sunday night. The case was continued until next Thursday as the defendant was not ready for a hearing. A warrant accusing Rector of feloniously assaulting Nicholas Nimos knife when arrested was issued. Nimo is slowly recovering from his wounds.

Clyde Rector Meadowbrook G. H. Gordon Pearl Rector Nicholas Nimo Nimo

Will not retire statement from Postmaster General Hilchek

Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Hilchek rejected rumors of retirement and denied plans to resign from Taft’s cabinet. Chicago market notes show May wheat closing at 1% and corn at in.

Washington Lfe Hilcheok Taft

Engineers Vote to Strike After Ballot Losses

NW York April 12 engineered ballots cast for a strike voting were delayed but later counted showing engineers empowered officers to call a strike by a 23 000 to 2 000 spread from 25 000 votes. The General Managers Association called a meeting for April 15 to act on the result.

NW York Stone J. 8. Stuart General Managers Association of the Railroads

High School Bonds Debated At Adameville Meeting

Speakers L L Friend from Gnarleston Dr Woodley of Fairmont and A P Morrison of Salem addressed a cheering Adameville audience in support of bonds for a Shinnston high school building. They will speak tonight at Rinehart and tomorrow at Gypry on carrying the bonds near Brown.

L. L. Friend Gnarleston Woodley Fairmont A. P. Morrison Salem Adameville Shinnston Friend Morrison Rinehart Brown Gypry

Detected Death Shocks Baldwin Detective in Huntington

In Huntington on April 12, Hiram C. Mills aged 67 a Baldwin detective died under mysterious circumstances with indications of poisoning. An investigation is under way led by local authorities.

Mills Charleston

Operations Resume at Adams ton Plant After March Fire

Tonight operations will resume at 12 grelock at the Clarksburg Gings Company plant at Adams ton. The plant has been idle since March 46 when a bleed tank collapse caused a fire. Necessary repairs have been completed.

Grelock Clarksburg Gings Company Adamston

Horticultural Society Meeting At Shinnston

The Harrison County Horticultural Society will meet Saturday afternoon at the old Methodist Episcopal church in Shinnston. The society promotes horticulture knowledge and has sparked growing interest in agriculture. Members and all interested in the work are invited.

Society of the County Shinnstony Harrison, County, Horticultural Society Willtanet Shinnston Department of Agriculture

Hoppe Defends Championship in Visiting Match

Mrs. Rebecca Law of Jane Lev visits with her son Dr. Join Law as Hoppe defends the championship in a regional meet. The event centers on Hoppe's effort to secure the title amid nearby competition.

Rebecca Law Jane Lev Join Law

Chicks Hatch in Justice's Court in Plymouth

In a busy magistrate's court chamber a mother hen laid eggs and hatched a brood of fifteen chicks during a moving disruption. The hen belonged to Constante William Post who recently moved, and the scene drew curious attention as the chicks emerged in the courtroom.

Justion Gordon Mom Te Han Constante William ‘Post Ben

Arbor Day Observed by City Schools Leaders

Arbor Day was observed Friday by city schools. The high school listened to Rev Edgar G Gammon of Central Presbyterian church. Rev W C Taylor of First Baptist spoke at Goff school and Rev C Dale King of First Methodist Episcopal church addressed Carl Ile school. Alta Vista marked Mother's Day with varied programs. Dr Alex Hannah visited Friday from Sardis.

Edgar G. Gammon Central Presbyterian Church W. C. Taylor First Baptist Goff C. Dale King Carlile Alta Vista

Laughlin Candidate Concludes Canvass in Rapynlioga District

George Laughlin of Wheeling finished a multi day canvass in the Rapynlioga district. He reports strong voter reception and confidence in securing the nomination after meeting many voters in the district and nearby towns.

George Th. Lavehiin Wheeling Ol. Jol ‘Cumin Kla City Efternoon Laughlin Weston Inet

Fire department responds to two alarms Friday morning

The central fire department received two alarms in quick succession. A broom behind a door caught fire at Timberlake Court. chemical hose wagon arrived and extinguished it. Shortly after, a second alarm sent crews to the rear of the Home Furnishing Company's storeroom. the blaze was put out without using the large hose. The new engine did not respond to either call.

Timberlake Court

Red Cross Founder Glora Barton Dies in Maryland

Glora Barton founder of the American Red Cross Society died at her Glen Eebo Maryland home from chronic pneumonia fever contracted about a year ago. Her brother Stephan of Boston was with her at death. She was born in Ontérd Massachusetts in 1881.

Washington Glora Barton American Red Cross Society Glen Eebo Stephan Boston Ontérd Mass

Death of General Frederick ID Grant Stuns New York

Sudden news from New York reports General Frederick ID Grant's death shortly after noon. The event arrives with confusion as Mrs Grant attended him near the end. Townsman Wiley A. Miredish of Bain is mentioned in disjointed notes from the original dispatch.

General Grant New York

Burial plans for General Frederick Grant in doubt

No arrangements yet for General Frederick Grant’s funeral and it is unknown if he will be buried in Arlington. Some suggest burial with his father in the Riverside Drive tomb in New York. As a high ranking officer, he would be entitled to an imposing ceremony if the family desires.

Washington, D.c Frederick Grant Arlington Cemetery Riverside Drive New York

Roosevelt bid fuels bitter debate over third term

In a chaotic era, supporters and opponents clash over a possible third-term bid by a prominent reformer. The discussion centers on power, constitutional limits, and loyalty within political circles as debates intensify about whether continued leadership would advance social progress or threaten democratic principles.

Jacob Gauldont Coriell Centul Veit Lynn Mass George H. Marsh Hitself Sr Tipian of Freedom

Two Men Drown After Boat Capsizes on Ohio River

Henry Brandt and Hugh Spropl of Port Momer Ohio and Cilstom Howard of Wairview Pennsylvania drowned when their boat capsized on the Ohio River near New Cumberland West Virginia while returning from a prayer meeting.

Smprpool Henry Brandt Hugh Spropl Port Momer

Prosecution Move Against Officers of Dissolved Trusts

In Washington on April 12 the Senate granted space for Senator Pomerene of Ohio to press his resolution calling for criminal prosecutions by the attorney general against officers of the Standard Oil Company and the American Tobacco Company.

Washington D.C Senate Pomerene Ohio Standard OH Company Américan Tobacco Company

Tv eitmoe Faces Jury In East Trial

Fragmented report notes Tv eitmoe and Taberemee tied to a political case. Government defense references Plat Tvilises while a council reacts with mixed emotions. Indianapol is mentioned amid turmoil over dynamite conspiracy charges and alleged complicity.

Anesios Tin Indianépolis Taythe Menta Cape

Knights to Meet at Centennial Hall Tonight

The Knights of St. John plan a gathering at Centennial Hall at 7200 on the clock tonight to arrange attendance at Fingh Castlegar’s funeral tomorrow. The event emphasizes ritual and communal support.

Knights of St. John Fingh Castlegar

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