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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary memo of a U S Senate debate about Americans endangered in Mexico amid alleged diplomatic missteps. Penrose pressed for Hale’s status and a hard U S stance while Bacon and Lodge resisted politicization, citing dangers to citizens near revolution sites in Chihuahua and corporate instability.
In Washington a surge of postmaster removals hits West Virginia as Democrats seek control of larger offices and civil service changes sweep fourth-class posts. Names of incoming appointees include Wayne Bumpus at Stonewall Mollie M Cleavenger at Volga Leotia Fr Johnson at Points J M Carter at Chatterai and others. Extensions of routes and adjustments to mail service are arranged to accommodate dozens of families amid party-political reshuffles.
A. Dp. Wan, West Virginia chief road engineer, visits Washington to confer with government road experts. Mr Williams, on a two week tour of his state, studies road conditions and plans for new roads. He notes the state department is new and needs an efficient permanent basis, with offices to be set up in Morgantown next month after relocating from Marlinton.
Men named Charles J. Moore and Clarence Clark paid fines of 1 dollar plus costs each in Magistrate T Nicewarner's court. Another man named Okey Digge was held for trial at 7:30 PM on a 4 charge of resisting Policemen Campbell and Kinney of the railroad police when they arrested the other two.
On this anniversary of the Assumption Catholics worldwide may eat meat today as the meat ban is lifted when a Friday feast day coincides.
New York DA and police officials refused to act on two West Virginia deputy sheriffs warrants to remove James Molloy, arrested in New York, citing lack of county or city legal authority. They suggested a writ of habeas corpus to bring Molloy before a Supreme Court justice for ruling on Governor Sulser’s removal warrant. Dr. S Trimble, visiting professional from Orlando, returned home Friday.
A demand for the surrender of executive chamber offices privy seal and related records was served on Governor Sulzer by Lt Governor Glynn. Sulzer refused to comply, with Herrick noting a proposal for both leaders to draft a joint factual statement and seek court speedy settlement. Glynn signed as acting governor and planned a conference with Sulzer’s counsel to expedite resolution.
A man entered the New York State National Bank in Albany on August 14, thrust his arm through a teller window and snatched $879 before fleeing into a crowded street, vanishing from view as bystanders stared.
F W Scheidenheim, in charge of dam construction for Hydro electric Company of West Virginia, testifies at Morgantown hearing before the Public Service Commission on the Cheat Haven dam. Additional engineer testimony is expected as the commission weighs necessity plans and safety. Investigation of the company’s finances is set for Charleston on September 9.
Cr A Sembower of the Treaddun apartments is recovering well after an operation for appendicitis at a local hospital and expects to be discharged soon.
London reports the British Parliament was prorogued today and will not convene again until February unless an extraordinary event occurs. The King’s speech to be read in the Lords was colorless and uneventful.
In MORGAN Georgia on August 15 a mob overpowered fifteen deputies battering into the county jail and killing Robert Lovett a Black man charged with a serious incident along with two white men.
It was announced that the United States may favor in principle paying indemnity to Japanese subjects affected by the California land ownership law. The U S also recognizes Japan’s right to adopt a similar measure. Japan is unlikely to adopt either idea, preferring a fundamental solution to the dispute amid public humiliation and inflammatory press coverage.
In Parkersburg on August 15 Albert Swain ten year old son of Albert G Swain was critically injured when a cow he was guiding from a pasture bolted and dragged him along rough roads for several hundred yards on the Swain farm on Jerry's run.
John Lind personal representative of President Wilson met for an hour with Sodergrisso Gamboa, Mexican foreign minister, at his private residence, in Mexico City, reflecting diplomatic talks. Lind traveled with an aide.
Parkerburg report of the seventh annual session shows officers elected led by president W. E. H. Caldwell of Wheeling with first vice president W. B. Conaway of Clarkeburg and second vice president Homer Mannon of Huntington. A. C. Plant of Wheeling serves as secretary and D. C. Clark of Blackeville as treasurer.
Charleston Aug 15 Col Charles S Peyton a prominent figure in Pickett's horse at Gettysburg was thrown from his horse near his home in Ronceverte West Virginia today and physicians fear fatally injured.
Mrs. Blanche Crotty wife of John J Crotty prominent Parkersburg man died at home on Market Street after a short illness Indigestion listed as cause. Funeral arrangements not specified.
Thorn will host a regular City Council meeting at 7 20 this evening with council members in attendance to discuss local matters.
An apology is issued and a new Monongahela Valley rail schedule is detailed. Departures from Clarksburg occur on the half hour starting at 5 30 with hourly northbound service until 10 30 p m The first car reaches Hartland Sophia Siding Marshall Mt Clare Inter state Brent Siding Lost Creek Query Siding McWhorter Tane Low and North Bend on varied early morning times Jane Lew departs at 5 30 and reaches Clarksburg one hour later.
A garbled note from a 1914 era dispatch hints at tensions between President Wilson and Secretary Bryan over Ambassador Wiles. The piece, barely readable, references Mexico, England, and U S policy with mentions of Huerta and domestic disputes affecting relations.
A memorial marking the 1620 departure of the Pilgrims from Southampton for America was unveiled by Walter Hing Page, U S ambassador. The column stands on the pier from which they sailed the Mayflower. Southampton mayor presided as Alden Winslow and Brewster family members spoke, with Joseph G Butler of Youngstown unveiling the Ohio panel.
James Lakin sells 203 acres in Bedford and Botetourt counties Virginia to the United States for a national park site near Natural Bridge. Gregory's band is set for a four day concert run at the Central West Virginia Fair from September 1 to 4 on the fair grounds, with added musicians for a stronger show.
Property owners along Lip Street saw paving operations resume after waiving damages tied to the project. Officials stated the work will proceed with reduced disruption and promised community updates as construction continues through the season.
Acquires gas company stock in Morgantown with T H Courtney holding a majority. Walter H South remains general manager and the firm continues operations in August.
Charleston WV Fifteen million dollars plus valued public service corporations by the board of public works for taxation in 1913, raising total valuation to 322,345,410. increase of 17,180,002 over 1912, with oil and panies and railroads driving most of the rise leaving the state tax levy higher.
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