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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1912

Page

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Odell Believes Blis S Told Some White Lies

European credit systems probed. Ambassador Herrick in Paris oversees a grand survey of European cooperative credit methods and potential U S land mortgage bank reforms. Breitung Jones Ford Ingalls join auxiliary staff. aim to present final report to President Taft by October for Congress action.

Leif Herrick Paris White ‘Department Europe Eam Chamberlain San Francisco American ‘Bankers’ Association John D. Dillon Agricultral of New York Asnlat Herrigk Ji Fils Asia Bee EN. Breitung Maranette, Mich Breckinridge Jones St.Louis Mol Will Gbrelting Ia Northwest iNorthwest Jones Herrick United States Ambassador Herrick Todd Ford California Ingalls Senator Ingalls Kansas Tord Taft Congress

Promoter Vacation Inn Mystery Linked to Political Fund Claims

The article recounts promoter Christopher Columbus Wilson of a wireless telegraph venture aired by authorities last year. It details Odell and Harriman fundraising claims, a $240000 contribution to the Republican fund, and alleged White House involvement to influence New York political races including a senatorial contest and ambassadorial appointment, with connections to Bliss and Sheldon.

Christopher Columbus Wilson U. Tal New York Atlanta Waliington Odell Cornelius Bliss Trean- Urey Republican National Committee George Sheldon Roosevelt Harrimann White House Harriman Odel Ee Nin de~ Pew Ambasador France Black

Republican national committee chair opens Midwest campaign

Woodrow Wilson era news reports that Charfer D. Hilles, chairman of the Republican national committee, arrived in Chicago on August 14 to launch the campaign in the Middle West. He denounced the Democratic party as the enemy and argued for Taft's re election, naming Wilson as the figure to be blamed for any defeat.

Chicago Charfer D. Hilles Republican National Committee Middle West Democratic Party Ther Witeon Taft

Poligemen Shift Tickets On New City Beats

Police chief Harry L Brooks posts a Friday noon reorganization of patrols. Day shift includes Grant Shope on Main Street George Ieenhart Pike Street Robert Stitt Glen Bik O D Me loud West End Joseph Washing ton East End. Night shift lists George Howe Main Street Louddu White Pike Street Kennath Sappington Glen Bik James Simmd West End and Michael Joyce East End.

Harry L. Brooks Grant Shope Main Street George Ieenhart Pike Street Robert Stitt Glen Bik O. D. Meloud West End Joseph Washington East End George Howe Louddu L. White Kennath “Sappington Glen “Bik James Simmd Michael Joyce East Bhd

Bill to loan brass cannon to cities faces Senate vote

Gannon reports Aug 14 that a House passed bill authorizing loan of brass or bronze cannons to Huntington King and Elizabeth cites, with committee favor likely to push it through the Senate in this session. The measure names several states and seeks approval for distribution of artillery to designated cities.

Washington, ID House Senate Huntington King Elizabeth

Wigon Opens Campaign in Pennsylvania Before Grange Plow

Aug 14 N J Wigon will open his campaign in Pennsylvania speaking before the state Grange plow. The time and place will be announced within two weeks.

N. J Goythor Wigon Pennsylvania

Nomination of Chesley Harper as Dowthiaster at Webster Springs

Washington Aug 14 The Géniate confirms Chesley Harper as Dowthiaster at Webster Springs. Harry Linder appointed Hiauter at Hurst Lewis County replacing J B Bailey. Whitnte Fe Nickell named postmaster at Nickell Mills Monroe County replacing C Nickell removed.

Washington, D.C Chesley Harper Webster Springs Harry Linder Hiauter Hurst Lewis B. Bailey Whitnte Nickell

New Bank Permitted to Organize in Rowlesburg West Virginia

The comptroller of the currency approved the application to organize the People's National Bank of Rowlesburg West Virginia with capital of 325000. Incorporators include H.R. Hollie A.A. Pickering J.M. Fogle and C.E. Emerson.

Washington, D. G

Rebel Attack Fears Report From Border Command

Major Ride of the Third cavalry reports fearing an attack by 1100 Mexican rebels near Paloman opposite Mexico, asking Colonel Steever for reinforcements. Steever seeks War Department investigation to verify the claim.

Washington, D.C Ride Third Cavalry Paloman Mexico Steever War Department

Prisoner clash after grand jury claim in Rosenthal murder

Yellow Hound OSE New York Aug 14 reports Jack Sullivan confined in prison as Webber and Watson nearly came to blows with Rose during prisoner axst horse outing. Sullivan heard Rose told the grand jury Sullivan played a part in the Rosenthal murder and, when confronted in a corridor, called him Squealer and yellow.

Ose Wyork Jack Sullivan Oase Webber Watson Rose Orse Sullivan Grand Jury Rosenthal

Burned to Death at Beach Lake Identifies Two Men

HONESDAUE Pa August 14 John Iver and another man were burned to death today when a fire destroyed a building at Beach Lake in Wayne County. The second man’s identity was not released pending confirmation.

Beach Lake Honesdaue John Iver Wayne County

Four Companies Sent Back Home From Charleston

Charleston dispatch Aug 74 notes four companies ordered to return home due to stalemate in the Paine creeks circuit. Companies Boot Sutton, Pairmonty D of Littleton, and T of Smithburg, all of the first infantry, are among those sent back. Troop availability suggests two men may substitute for four. Reports indicate about half of Cabin Creek mines are operating, with exact worker counts unclear.

Charleston Paine Eh Mitta Sutton Pairmonty D Littleton Smithburg Rapant Cabin cra@k United Mine Workers’ Officials

Taft Vetoes a Washington Bill as Dishonest Plan

The president announced his veto of a bill aimed at easing budget controls, saying it would raise taxes and end protection for American workers. He condemned the measure as harmful to national finances and criticized the House committee for delaying public hearings on the bill.

Washington

Democrats Nominate Won. DeDent for Fifteenth District Judge

Democrats of the eleventh judicial district Preston and Taylor counties met in convention at Grafton on August fourteen and nominated Won. DeDent, of this city, by unanimous vote as judge of the circuit court for the Fifteenth district to oppose Republican Nell Fortney of Ringwood.

Grafton Steenth Preston Taylor DeDent Fiteonth Medicjet Republcan Nell Fortney Ringwood

Vila Callan Arrested on Warrant for Opened Letter

Vila Callan was arrested Wednesday morning by Gonstaila C. J. Ford on a warrant sworn by Nick Bonaino of Tunneiler. She is charged with opening and destroying a letter belonging to Bonaino. The incident occurred at an Italian boarding house in Glen Elk after Callan allegedly received the letter from Bonaino and failed to send it, instead opening and destroying it. The case will come up later this week.

Vila Callan Gonstaila C. J. ‘Ford Nick Bonaino Tunneiler Peice Uim Bonate Domaine Glen Elk Tunnelton Callann

Machinery arrives for Heinze cleaning and dyeing plant

The first car load of machinery for the cleaning and dyeing plant erected by Henry Heinze arrived in the city. It will be installed at once in the new building at the corner of Traders and Stewart streets by September 1. The plant, said to be among the finest of its kind between Cincinnati and Cumberland, will have a skilled expert in charge of the cleaning and dyeing department and promises top quality work for patrons.

Henry Heinze Ality Ovea Stewart's Ajeys Calrknburg Can Beaat Cumberiend Cincinnna Sleauing Belin Prsce Fot Rat F Jt Heinze's

Electic chair marks Polleéman symbol in Orata event

In Auburn Erie county John Marazowak led in the electric chair today for the symbol of Polleéman Schamet and Frank Konax in Buttato Day.

Auburn John Marazowak Erie County Polleéman Schamet Frank Konax Buttato

Tragedy at Barrett Home Ends in Fatal Family Shooting

Aug 14 tragedy in a Barrett home ends with the mother fatally shot and Mrs Barrett dying an hour later. A sister of the dead woman and a hired man wounded. Suspect killed, other family members wounded, as authorities seek motive and details. The wife and child were present. investigation continues.

Steree Dita Atti Kitlen Burkett Dames Dayson Wouter Ethel Barrett Deven Carrott Haying Ptruink Ohrta Wiikon Kentucky Tyhening Witliamison

Astor baby born to a Titanic survivor couple

The Astor heir is born to Col. Join Jacob Astor and his wife, widow of the Titanic disaster survivor Madeline Foreg Sorte, weighing nine pounds. Parents Mr and Mrs ID. H. Post announce the child born Tuesday at their West Main Street home. Grandchild of Dr and Mrs A. W. Showalter.

Tmi Madeline Colonst Jacob Astor Ouay Wien ID. Hi. Post

Jane Addams Aids Roosevelt Nomination Effort

Fragmentary text notes Jane Addams assisting Theodore Roosevelt supporters at the second nomination event. The garbled lines reference a first woman involved in a national political capacity and the Bull Moose party convention.

Biece Secon Theodore Roosevelt Ove Bull Moose Ion Tate National

Local Notice From Athens Mal Bpis Copa Church Event

Fragmented OCR reads a community gathering at a church lawn in Athens with names such as Miew Celootn Lorena and Anna Hatcher Wembre. Other legible items mention residents, a funeral or memorial context, and possible local leaders including Lee Clare Dean Meg Dinkereda Madison and Mrs Moors.

Axiason Lorena Athens Mere Fiewitt - Mn Jones Tupaday Alehe Tee Mize Upia Lark Anna Hatcher Wembre Renene Ie Weathern Mre I Pradk Lee Clare Dean Meg Dinkereda Ae Madison Huckhedwon Mik Poe Moors Atianor

Unclear OCR Report On City Offense Fines and Detentions

Fragmentary text reports multiple individuals detained for drunkenness and fines imposed. Mentions include Moraine police, mayor Moore, and Go Michaels with several days in jail or fines. Several names and phrases are garbled, making specifics unreliable.

Unclear fragmentary notice from local vote or sale

Fragmentary text appears to reference individuals Gust iaustirands and C.L. Ford, a sworn statement, a trial or proceeding, and a monetary amount five dollars. Reading is incomplete and details unclear in the damaged passage.

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