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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
1
President Taft, with cabinet support, will depart for New York and Massachusetts on what supporters call a pivotal trip. The administration notes changes in wording but promises no shift in policy as the tour proceeds.
New York April 24 Labor Commissioner Neill began mediation between railroads and engineers to determine reasons for wage demand refusals and clarify what arbitration the railroads prefer. If accepted, other railroad workers may press similar demands and let the arbitration board settle the wider dispute. Railroads are believed to favor this plan.
Charles 5 Smiley was elected vice president at a board meeting to replace P C Williams who resigned recently Smiley has been with Empire National Bank since its organization and has actively contributed to its management his election recognizes his past services and strengthens the bank
In Morgantown on April 24 I is understood the WR Jones Glass Company will begin installing new machines in the Morgantown plant within two or three months. Alterations and additions to current buildings are required before installation, and work is already under way.
April 24 Samuel A. Hoover, long time chief clerk at Casewell Lotel, departs for Grafton West Virginia to manage the new Willard hotel built by John T. McGraw and named after President Willard of the Baltimore and Chloe railroad. President Willard attended the opening.
Colonel John W. Carpenter of Sa-Jet declares his renouncement from the Telegram and enters as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates. He will appear in the race supported by St Aim, according to the notice.
Testimony before the House Judiciary Committee airs arguments that West Virginia’s creation was a Civil War necessity, not constitutional duty. Hamilton argues the restored Virginia government lacked authority, citing Congress debates and opposition from Conkling and Dawes.
San Diego Panama California exposition stockholders rejected a plan to raise capital from 1 million to 2 million with a view to reaching 3.5 million. A stockholders meeting set for sixty days hence will decide on the final capital increase to expand grounds, buildings, and exhibits. The project already enlists support from the Archaeological Institute of America and Smithsonian Institution with Dr. Bdear I. Hewitt named director of the exhibit.
Taft's delegate total rises to 393 after Michigan and Iowa conventions add four more instructed delegates. New Hampshire state convention yields eight more Taft delegates, lifting his count over 400. New Hampshire held its first presidential preference primary with Taft at 380 to Roosevelt 234 of 811. District conventions in Michigan and other states also seat Taft supporters.
Lee Hintenhon son of Mr and Mrs Hutchinson of Fairmont has received an appointment as colonel on the staff of Governor William S. Gasstock. Hintenhon, an assistant manager at Manitoba Coal Company in Locat West Virginia, is hailed as a notable honor by his many friends.
April 24 report from Paris describes a raid on a notorious gang at a suburban street where Assistant Superintendent Touln and Inspector Colmar faced heavy fire. Touln was shot dead and Colmar seriously wounded as they attempted to arrest a gang member. the assailant escaped, believed to be the bandit Wellhase.
Luther Sheste qualified as administrator of the estate of Wizabath Sheets with bond set at 1000 dollars. George W Graves acts as surety on the bond.
April 24 fire at the C. and KE Shoe Company plant in London area destroys the factory and causes $260,000 in losses. Watchman James Arnold is reported as killed. The incident follows the launch of new collapsible life boats for the Olympic voyage, with chaotic events described aboard the vessel and at the dock.
Mi MacVicar, a Dos Molhet Ta export on municipal government, receives broad commendation in press notices. The column notes his exceptional capacity to manage men and apply the right plan for public works, with a speech next Monday at 8 o'clock highlighting his insistence on clear, effective leadership.
A new carrier service extends to several suburbs and additions to the city with Frank Smith as additions carrier. The force grows to ten as routes are re arranged to cover Stuart addition Maymond Heights Colonial Weights Brealey Hélette and surrounding territory. Residents must install suitable mail receptacles per post office rules. The extended service aims to be safer and welcomed by patrons.
GALLOWAY BALTIMORE April 24 An announcement here of the promotion of Charles W Galloway general superintendent of the Hattimers and Ohio Southwestern railway at Cincinnati to be general manager of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad with headquarters in Baltimore Mr Galloway succeeds A Wo Thompeson recently elected third vice president
Contact awarded to Parkersburg Mill Company for 400000 feet of lumiper for treatie work on the row hay beds. Cot Joseph Fuccy of Clarksturg Northern Rail Toa d Company announces the contract from New Mil Hinevilley Fo.
Fragmentary notes describe a sea disaster depiction shown at a matinee. Pictures appear damaged, secured after trouble and expense, as management plans a regular performance with extra chat.
In Ono County local dispatches a regular deputy notes Deputy Clarke’s cautious actions while a defiant defendant faces a federal court hearing on a logging charge. The report mentions a senator and uncertain relations amid tense discussions as the scene unfolds at night in the town.
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