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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1912
Page
1
In Charleston April 92 a coal strike began as about 4000 miners and operators failed to agree on a wage scale. No disorder reported yet, but trains on the Kanawha and Michigan railroad in West Virginia have halted operations along the valley.
Mathilda Moisant sister of aviator John B Moisant who died in 1910 wreck at New Orleans made a farewell flight at Wichita Falls Texas. Her monoplane struck a ridge near the ball park during an exhibition. The craft crashed upright and caught fire trapping her clothing before she escaped uninjured.
Local police arrested TC Clark, known as a colored man, Saturday evening after months of bootlegging trouble in the city. Chief Brooks held him for federal authorities and awaited word that a federal warrant had been issued and served.
Roanoke prison guards escorted seven Hillsville prisoners who had been jailed since the courthouse tragedy to Hillsville. Floyd Allen remains with a broken leg but will be arraigned along with the others tomorrow.
Prof C R Muray of Williamson seeks the Republican nomination for state superintendent of schools. He is staying at the Waldo hotel and actively canvassing the state. He expects strong voter support in the June 4 primary. further coverage will follow in The Telegram.
Thelma Chapman seven months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fohn Chapman of Lynch Mines, died at 11 o'clock Sunday morning after a short illness of complications. The body was taken to Board Tree Marshall county via Palrmont and the funeral and burial were held there Monday afternoon.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Arlie C Jones and Alice Barrett and to William H Keener and Susan J Emerson.
Washington April 22 Seven West Virginia post offices are discontinued by order of the post office department set for May 15. The Sand Hill Marshall county office will close with patrons served by rural free delivery from Elm Grove. Other offices Angeline Clay county Dang missing. mail to Precious Blick Mercer county, Widemouth Bula Monongalia county, Wana Buttercup Mingo county, Dingess Crisp Plenanots county, Union Mills Mapladate Greenbrier county, and White Sulphur Springs.
On April 22 in Conmerge Washington seven hundred fifty delegates from 230 commercial bodies met to organize a national chamber of commerce. President Taft delivered an address and Secretary Nagel outlined the organization’s purpose.
Roy Yantz of Cumberland Maryland was found dead in his Taylor boarding house apartment. Police believe death resulted from excessive drinking. He leaves a wife and five children. The fragment also mentions Miss Lolise Kearns and Mrs Sarah Welch in garbled context about previous honors and work in the First ward.
John Snider of Salem died Sunday from acute indigestion after a period of ill health. He was a Civil War veteran and retired farmer from Brushy Fork, survived by a large family including five sons and six daughters. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2:20 PM at the Methodist Episcopal church in Salem, with burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
John 7 Richards named past master at Ayers in Calhoun county on April 22 succeeding My Cooper who has resigned from the post.
Washington dispatch reports President Tal, via Secretary, rejected a request for a meeting with McAdoo. The move follows fresh diplomatic talks and hints at strained relations amid ongoing policy discussions.
The Mackey Bennett continues removing bodies from the Titanic disaster in St Johns Newfoundland. Many victims are unidentified, with fifty recovered and embalmed for transport to land. In Washington the Senate inquiry resumes with Vice President Franklin testifying on handling early reports and messages about the ship’s fate.
The list of entrants for the primary election delegates by magistrial districts was announced for the New Martinsville and Huntington delegate conventions set for May 15 and May 16. Each district’s entrants equal the number of delegates to be sent, with tickets prepared for each convention. Names include Clark district John C. Brooks J Dr J Mason Dr C W Halterman N Slater James J Connell S W Bowman John Williams Thomas L Higgin for New Martinsville. Clay district Porter Fitzhugh M D Moore Dr J H Rinehart. Cont district M G Sperry J E Law A K Thorn Homer W Williams Charles Patton Marcotius McClung P Lydon. Engle auto T Williams W L Cunningham C T Warhart. (Continued on page nine.)
Clarksburg officials seek clarity after a persistent rumor that the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad would drop diners on trains Nos 12 and 3 and stop at Grafton for meals. General Passenger Agent Geo W Squiggins replies no such plan exists currently, though diners may be added on some special runs to Gratton in the future.
CONFERENCE NEW YORK April 22 The conference committee of the General Managers' Association of fifty railtons east of Chicago met here today to discuss the demand of locomotive engineers for higher wages. The engineers have given them until 8 o'clock to decide.
War on New Orleans reports hundreds remain marooned on house tops and rafts in flooded districts. Rescue parties in motor boats search the surrounding countryside amid intense suffering among the refugees.
Appeared in the mayor's docket in police court Monday morning. One case involved misconduct on Sunday morning. The defendant forfeited $6.60. no trial. Mayor Frank TR. Moore presided as the hour chime opened the court.
Jacob Barry about 70 was found dead Saturday afternoon along the highway near Hawk's Nest, a half mile from Wyatt. He had been staying with his daughter at Wyatt and aiding his son-in-law in gardening. Coroner Frank Lloyd from Fairmont ruled no inquest needed, heart disease blamed.
Roy Kinter a B and O Railroad yard conductor was killed Sunday morning while between a tender and a freight car his gloves snagged on a bolt causing a fall beneath the wheels. He was about 40 years old and left a wife and three children. His family resides in the First ward.
Storm damage from a severe weather system floods Tavoler Eighteen and surrounding towns. Reports indicate destruction at Bust County and Morse, with injuries noted at Gting Park and Hike Vik. Communications are delayed as authorities assess the situation and coordinate aid.
The second meeting of the Harrison County Roads and Automobiliara committee will gather at the Waldo Hotel tonight at 8 o clock. The organizer notes a large turnout and mentions new members and ongoing efforts to secure a quorum.
Local authorities select Ford and others to design and supervise a modern three story stone building on Glee Elke. Plans include alterations and additions to a school, with bids invited from competing firms in a presidential year context.
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