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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1912
Page
1
The fourth attempt to free Harry K. Thaw from Matteawan State Hospital was made today before Judge Keogh. Thaw has been confined for years for the Stanford University slaying and the bid for liberation was argued amid legal maneuvering in New York.
The Wheel and Mowidana Foundry clash at Union Park with Bullmiths' boys today. The match starts at an adjusted hour to suit travel and ground access, as reported yesterday.
Announced program for Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock features a singing choir and prayer. Fifteen minute sermons by Revs R D W Meadows state missionary, John Jackson Bridgeport, and D W J Crowley Wheeling. Association convention of the A Bion Baptist colored church expected to be a big time.
Surgical J R Pollard assistant manager of the Home Furnishing Company returns from Lynchburg Virginia where his father C R Pollard of Amherst is hospitalized in critical condition after gallstone surgery. The elder Pollard showed signs of improvement and was said to be on the road to recovery. Mrs J R Pollard and daughter Virginia remain with him at the hospital during the stay.
James S. Griffin of Lumberport a prominent farmer stock dealer and road man declares his bid for the Republican nomination for county commissioner.
William Jacobs returned Friday night from Saultsburg Pa where he attends Kiski College for a two week visit. The doctor advised two weeks rest due to eye trouble this spring. Lloyd and Jesse Williams came home from Parkersburg to spend several days with their parents on East Main Street. William J S Harmer of Shinnston was a prominent business visitor. J Blair was no business visitor. They were from West Union Saturday.
The George E White campaign gains support in a West Virginia district as the Weston attorney seeks the Republican nomination. Born in Preda district, White studied at Broaddus Institute and the University of Virginia, building a law career in High Weston and surrounding counties. A tribute lauds his honesty, energy, ideals, and oratorical skill, calling him the right man in the right place for senate seats in the state.
Dr Daniel Kierlull Pearsons agent 92 who gave 5 000 000 to small colleges including Wooster Ohio University died today described as comparatively poor. He once called giving away money a sport greater than baseball and other forms of entertainment. The article notes a new home for the Long Auto hospital facility in Traders alley behind Reed livery barn with specific dimensions and equipment to service bicycles motorcycles and automobiles.
In Sentence column style, State Senator RL Andrews of Trenton was convicted of accepting a bribe for his senatorial role and sentenced to nine months in the penitentiary. Reverend Heave Hess of Stanley Heights was informed of the serious illness of Mrs Levi West, a former congregation member.
Boston dispatch reports growing political activity as Roosevelt departs for six Massachusetts cities while Taft backers prepare for a presidential visit. Governor Wilson is seen at the station and campaign managers claim strong local support for La Follette and Clark.
The readable text mentions star routes in Virginia and Pennsylvania with numbers such as 2/203 and 183 star routes. It alludes to rural areas and references various place names but leaves most details unclear and garbled throughout.
Ovolaék at the McClure hotel hosts O J Chute secretary of the Pennsylvania child labor committee and J Barton West Virginia labor commissioner will speak. Superintendent World of the Wheeling Schoolsyy outlines strict enforcement of child labor laws requiring written permits for all under sixteen before work. The Wheeling gathering aims to connect factory owners teachers and others to better benefit West Virginia children through cooperation.
A delegation of about six apple growers from a county led by JJ president of the Fruit Growers Association and Mex Cloban former president met senators and representatives from West Virginia seeking passage of a bill establishing a standard barrel size for apples. Representative Sulzer of New York introduced the measure and Senator Watson followed with a similar bill in the Senate. The group planned lunch with West Virginia’s delegation in Congress to gain support for the bill.
A committee of agitations requests all saloonkeepers in the city to attend an important meeting at the Victoria theaters at 2 30 oclock today. The message is dispatched from Chicago dated April. 57. May shear figures follow.
President Lowell presents the Carnegie Institute of Technology and related schools with a landmark endorsement. Endowment totals around 22 million, with over half dedicated to expanding technical education. The event marks a historic coalition and a public celebration of innovation in engineering and applied sciences.
Roosevelt aligned delegates secure命in Roosevelt and state conventions amid county and district meetings. Local officials report two delegates per district and statewide assembly arrangements.
In Philadelphia on April 27 Archbishop Ireland denounced socialism and the recall of judges while praising American democracy. Taft to attend Union League Grant dinner tonight and depart for Washington after review of the First Brigade of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
There is steady business at the focal points of local churches and firms as offerings collected in two weeks reached a total of 27 245 dollars. The Philip Steel Cedar Rapids Tin Plate firm area noted in church notices, with Mrs Ferguson linked to Cedar Rapids, as the choir prepares an Introit solo for a Sunday service.
Virginia Savage, a Garrett County schoolteacher, was found not guilty of murder after a trial where defense experts testified epilepsy could cause una aware actions. The defendant, described as well educated, faced accusations tied to a Baltimore area incident and related court proceedings.
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