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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
1
Excitement in the corn market as prices rise over two cents in a day and about seven cents in a week. Reports indicate the crop suffered massive losses, estimated at 200 to 460 million bushels last month, mainly in Kansas Oklahoma Missouri and Nebraska due to inadequate moisture.
Summer Brooklyn blaze claims twelve child victims many in fringed Indian and cowboy outfits. Coroner’s physician Dr. Charles Probst warns parents about incendiary fringes as authorities document the deaths of five year old girl and others from the burns sustained while children played outdoors.
Miners in the Cabin Creek coal country vote on accepting the strike settlement terms agreed by leaders and operators. United Mine Workers at Charleston HQ report some locals already tallied with late counts expected. Indications suggest adoption despite continued opposition from the radical wing.
Secretary Bryan asked the House to appropriate 100000 for the care of destitute Americans in Mexico who may need to leave for safety and well being and cannot pay for their own transportation.
In Trenton New Jersey Judge Gnitchel sentenced Daniel Hi Colman for violating the state moneylending law. He must stay out of the loan shark business for three years or face imprisonment. The court fined him 1000 dollars and warned probation violations could trigger arrest nationwide during probation and in Canada.
Secretary Bryan after a conference with President Wilson stated the United States is not being pressed by European powers to take aggressive action in Mexico. He dismissed morning reports claiming such pressure as entirely unfounded.
There are two beaches at Newport: the public Real Newport beach and Bailey's beach for the exclusive ultras. Thousands frolic at the public shore while society queens enjoy Bailey's, a spot where access stays restricted.
Aug 1 Caracas reports outbreak and Castro backed invasion. Federal council empowers President Gomez to assume dictatorial powers until the movement is crushed. Rumors of Castro aboard a steamer arise with no definite landing news. Castro reportedly landed at Coro according to a cable from American Consul Bostier at La Guaira.
An indictment charges David Hill with receiving 1500 dollars from Guy Biddinger to vote for Wm. Ho wards for U S senator. Jurisdiction issues were over ruled. Hill’s voting history shows early votes for Edwards and Rawards before his arrest, with a later vote for Davis Hikins. Henry Brannon joined defense as associate counsel. The oath discrepancy showed Hill signed as Davy Higard not David Hill. The case opened after Civil War era qualification remarks by Judge Brannon.
Harry M. Lewis, a professional decorator and official for the state encampment of Pythians, begins preliminary work and solicits contracts for the last week of the month. He claims new decorating as the gayest yet and says he operates from the Gore hotel office.
Fire destroys the S Flory Manufacturing plant in Bangor wiping out machine and foundry shops. Milling and a dwelling are burned. Loss estimated at 750000 dollars. In Washington McAdoo moves to distribute fifty million dollars to agricultural regions in the South and West to aid crop movement.
The disappearance of jewels from two summer colony residences remained unexplained as detectives worked since last Saturday. Mrs John H Hanan suffered over half the loss amid household disruption and her husband’s illness. Original losses at cottage were revised from 2 dollars to 125 000 dollars.
Fred G Schmiecel, longtime associate of the Palace Furniture Co in Wheeling, has purchased F A Henden's furniture store on Front Street Morgantown and has assumed charge of the business on August 1.
Morgantown hosts the annual West Virginia Rural Mail Carriers Association convention with President Oscar Grei presiding. Brink L. Bowman Morgantown postmaster and W D Brown editor Rural Free Delivery News address attendees as sessions continue with more talks planned for tomorrow morning.
Mellie May Newman, 29, wife of Edward Newman. assistant secretary of the Cleveland Trust Company, shot herself at the couple’s home in Cleveland. She had previously attempted suicide twice in the past three months.
German officials deny action on Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco 1915. Press reports say Germany likely will not be represented, aligning with Britain’s non participation to avoid unfavorable comparison.
Jesse Stealey, the authorized solicitor for funds for Tree open air concerts by Gregory and Es hand, will begin a canvass of the city this evening to secure a twenty five cent subscription. The success of the August concerts hinges on the drive Stealey leads.
Monongahela Valley Tractions announces tomorrow morning the trolley cars will run on schedule to Lost Creek. The 61st car departs Clarksburg for Lost Creek at 6:90 p.m., then hourly until 10 p.m. Roadbed and equipment are ready for service to Lost Creek, with work delayed to finish the remaining section. Fare from Clarksburg to Lost Creek is twenty five cents.
A rural accident on a Carmi county farm near Carmicael left Mary Lanta, wife of Charles Lantz, dead instantly after a shotgun used for rat shooting discharged. Lantz lost his right hand in the same incident.
Representative Murray of Massachusetts introduced a resolution seeking information from the Department of Commerce and Labor and the Interstate Commerce Commission. It requests details on ownership of “ant trade land” by railroads and the costs of production.
Mr and Mrs Walter W Wilsons of Northview announce the birth of their son Friday morning weighing nine pounds two and a half ounces at o clock.
Morgantown dispatch lists West Virginia National Guard Rifle team members selected to compete at Camp Perry from August 15 to September 10. Team includes Col. Zolliffe Fairmont Sergeant Stewart Huntington Captain Burdette Charleston Lieutenant Davis Huntington and others with officers Walter Wilson Osborn Bogart. They will practice daily at Camp Caddell prior to departure.
In New York August, injunctions served on the police today effectively stopped enforcement of the new taxicab ordinance that took effect at midnight. The measure cut fares by about one third and eliminated private stands used by larger hotels and restaurants. Hotel and restaurant owners obtained the injunctions claiming they cannot provide proper guest service without private stands.
The county court on Friday issued certificates to Stanley To Swiger and to Deity VL Reserv, enabling notary public commissions. Duplicate orders were issued to J. 3, Adams and Joe Tins. All court members were present for the session.
New York August 1 John Purroy Mitchell Democratic 32 was named for mayor on a fusion slate by Republicans Progressives and Independents formed to oppose Tammany Hall. District Attorney Charles F Whittman narrowly lost the mayoral nomination but was renominated for county prosecutor.
The city council will meet this evening, beginning at 7:20 p m, to discuss local matters and perform routine civic business. The session is scheduled to address agenda items and public concerns.
Charleston Aug 1 The Kanawha county circuit court appointed a commission general B H Okley M S Mathey and W E Degas to audit and redeem outstanding coupons showing the difference between passenger rates charged by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and those fixed by the legislature A clerical force to be paid by the railroad is to be organized under the same decree Redemption will begin in about ten days The commission will visit each county to audit coupon claims collect the coupons and report to the court Marriage licenses were issued to Joseph Pullohe and Antonella Dfatrons and Emmeryt Ancel and Lens B Groves.
Congressman John W. Davis announced Jon Harvey Fye of Clarksburg as principal cadet at West Point with Carl V. Miller of New Martinsville as alternate. He also named Harry T. Wilson of Clarksburg as principal and Paul Irwin of Fairmont as alternate for the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Entrance examinations will be held near spring.
William Gunner Heethen aged 30 was found dead in Charleston on August 1. Police say he was a heavy drinker and was last seen at a local city jail, with a prior charge noted. Local authorities continue investigations into the death.
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