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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1912

Page

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Titanic Survivors And Senate Probe Marked By Heroic Struggle

The Titanic disaster, killing 1595, saw Major Butt fall heroically while aiding women as men clashed for boats. Survivors describe calm loading of lifeboats, Captain Smith’s rallying shout, and Ismay’s forthcoming testimony before a U S Senate committee. Astor and Jutt perished. Phillips and other crewmen died after exposure. Mrs Hays and daughter visited on Friday.

Nyw York Carpathia Banta United States Senate Senator Smith Michigan J. Bruce Ismay Innternational Mercantile Marine Company Smith Newlands Ismay Franklin Semay White Star Line Senate Rowins Thomas Whitley St. Vincent Hospital Thomas Phillips Philips John Jacob Astor Jutt

Middies Crew Tentatively Selected for Early Season Trials

The Annapolis and West Point crews begin sorting contenders for the upcoming June race. Training has moved from gymnasiums to boats as top men compete for spots under captain Greenman.

Annnapolia West Point Caynest Hla Grea

Roosevelt Campaign Funds Raise Questions of Influence

Senate inquiry reveals Roosevelt aligned campaign spending in New York primaries reached about four dollars per vote while Taft forces spent over five million dollars. Notable contributors include George W. Perkins and Frank A. Munsey, linked to trusts and major finance, raising concerns over corporate influence in early 1900s politics.

Washington, D.C United States Senate Stephenson Wisconsin Roosevelt New York Chicago Albany Republican County Committee Taft League Roosevelt League Taft Taft National League Htocurvell Roosevelt Fund George W. Perkins Me Harvester ‘Trust Stew ‘Trust J.P. Morgan and Company Pere’kins New York Life Insurance Company Ike Hughes Perkina Frank A. Munsey Perkins Alexander S. Cochran William L. Ward Westchester County Amories Cochran R. P. Per Jkinw A. Foater

Exhibition of Rare Diamond Rattlesnake Skin at St Lucie

The Parsons-Souders Company presents a rare specimen of the black diamond rattlesnake skin on display at the Smiley bungalow lawn in St Lucie Florida. The exhibit follows the death of the snake during an outdoor incident on March 1 and aims to attract public interest.

Pargons-Souders Smiley St. Lucie Fla Charles 5 Parsons-Sauders Company

Locomotive Engineers threaten walkout over pay demands

Warren Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers notified Eastern Railway managers that he and officers would wait tonight for further reply on wage increases. If denied, he warned a nationwide walkout on about fifty eastern railroads may follow. He said the engineers would not accept the rejection as final.

New York Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Association of Railway Managers

Clarence Moore Meets Death in Role of Iif

Clarence Moore dies in a stage role at a York hotel after a fall during a performance. Reports say Moore, a Philadelphia actor, collapsed mid scene and was pronounced dead as fellow cast members and relatives watched. His daughter Hughey, Mrs Lytle, and others were notified. funeral plans are pending.

Clarence Moore Iif Hughey Lytle Ragood Ang van Jott York Hotel Wiljre

Clarksburg Chooses New Theater Charter and Stock

A charter for Clarksburgs new theater has been returned and the stock issue opened. By press time about 12000 had been subscribed by leading local business men. Citizens are invited to join as stockholders to support a first class opera house expected to be ready for the September theatrical season.

Clarksburg Opera House Citizone Avil

Taft Favored In Wetzel County Primary Day

Taft appears to win the Wetzel County primary as Roosevelt sentiment wanes. Locals note growing unity and that George Laughlin is the only congress candidate mentioned. Worner Cuthbert returns from Warsaw, mourning his recovering father.

Smithfield Wetzel County Taft Roosevelt George Laughilu Congress

Coal Miner Killed in Mine Accident at Mt Clare

Joe Morrow aged 38 was instantly crushed when roof fell in at the West Fork mine owned by Consolidation Coal Company in Mt Clare. He was preparing to move a coal car when the section collapsed striking his face. Coroner S. Magon notified. body taken to Stern Keown Undertaking for burial. inquest planned. he left a wife and no children.

Joe Morrow West Fork Jains Mt. Clare Consolidation Coal Company Morrow Mu Magon Undertaking Stern-Keorna Undertakng Company Mason Hr Undertaking

William Edgell Hearing After Alleged Assault and Firearm Charge

William Edgell, wid, aged, was arrested for allegedly trying to shoot Chipman J. Costilow, owner of an Adamston litel, at a hearing in Justice Jackson Carter's court Thursday night. He was held for the next term of the circuit court grand jury. The charges include shooting at Costilow and carrying a pistol contrary to the law.

William Edgell Chipman J. Costilow Adamston Litel

Fishernavel Property Purchase Reveals Move from Sardis

Mr and Mrs RAM Fisher buy property described as nice, with the move noted from Sardis to a new location. The item mentions administration and a transition of residence.

Mrsram Fisher Navel Nice Admamasjon Sardis

Titanic disaster details emerge from Ismay testimony

Ismay describes the Titanic’s final voyage and the sequence leading to its sinking. He testifies about lifeboat deployment, crew actions, and the ship’s speed. The discussion touches on the danger to passengers, the decision making on deck, and his movements as the vessel went down.

Ommcats Patwomgern

Marriage license granted to Arthur Himter and Marthetta Vanders

Harrisville April 19 report notes a marriage license issued for Arthur Himter and Marthetta Vanders, aColored couple. The item mentions Roosevelt Younger and delegates from Ritchie County with references to Robert Worthrisby and Sustalian, tied to local events at Iroy Parkersburg.

Arthur 2 Himter Marthetta Vanders Harrisvlla Roosevelt Younrer Neventann Ritchie Chanty

Untitled fragment from city report on market incident

Fragmentary OCR text indicates a city scene with references to a feed dealer and a curtilage edge. Details are unclear, but the snippet mentions a forty five year old and a damp conditions in the street.

Fragmentary Quadrennial Pride Display Item

Incomplete OCR fragment describes a Pride display described as colors and event item from a quadrennial celebration. The readable text is unclear about participants, location, or outcomes but implies a colorful exhibit component within a broader page feature.

No Be Neston Operated Ipod Inquiry

Fragmentary OCR note appears to reference an inquiry about an ipod and a hospital context. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable, leaving only garbled phrases about Tuesday, someone named Manny, and possible complaints. No coherent event or outcome can be established.

Manny

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Major Butt Titanic F. N. Hays and Maghter Glenville Sclaht Pickering Goxswal Greenman Arroke Palmar Forde Vaughn Leighton Ingrame Lismore Wicks Be Ow Captain Greenman Colonel Roosevelt Seneltita Obheysing Fund George Baxter Th. Stoddard Charles J. Duel Hooker Dever Strauss Kon L. Smith Eacn Eastern Rail Chicaco Moore Burg Robert Idélphia Mir David Beach Nervksary Gaynor NEW Theater Wetzel Worner B. Cuthbert Warsaw SN. Yu Edgell Shinnston J.D. McGee Mary Berry Wallace Moundaville Row City Council STAID Tt Smith Luoien P. Smith Uniontown Temay Sre Jie Camain Smith Ile Fran Aa Roosevelt Ins Robert Wothrrisby Iroy Parkersbueg Teo
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