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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1913

Page

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McMichael testifies on Mulhall probe and newspaper deal

McMichael tells committee he took money under a verbal agreement to write a story about Twenty Years House Employee after the lobby investigation. He admits receiving 75 dollars a week and says the contract would begin after the hearing, while Irvine would testify to the arrangement.

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It Anscol AvEDemean Debates Bird Import Ban

The Senate today debated Senator McLean's amendment at the request of the Audubon Society to bar imports of aigrettes. Senator Reed challenged delaying human welfare discussions, urging focus on poverty and orphans alongside bird protection.

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Murder Tale From Pittsburgh Weaves Fragmented OCR

Partial OCR text reports a crime scene inquiry involving a young victim and a shooting. The garbled lines mention a body on a riverbank and references to murderers, a city name, and a police record process, but details are unclear.

Pankhurst militancy cited in hunger strike defiance

Report notes Mrs Pankhurst and daughter Christabel in Paris directing militant suffrage campaign. It records her sentence and hunger strike protests against authorities, with calls for release and ongoing defiance from exile.

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Drought Eases Slightly as Rains Fall in Midwest

Weather reports show scattered rains in Missouri, Illinois, and Oklahoma after a long heat wave. Temperatures cooled briefly in southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma, but overall drought conditions persist with many streams reduced to pools and water supplies strained.

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Pythian Uniform Rank Announces August Splash Prizes

The Telegram reports new splash prizes for the Pythian Uniform Rank contest opening to all companies in West Virginia except the local company. Prizes are to be awarded in August after inspection and proficiency tests. Participants include Tohn ODonell, Dilot, Biltmore Francis, Jot, and Steey Heights.

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ASB Chapel Services Announced for Sunday

In Rev Paul L Flanagan's absence, Mr nk McCamick will address ASB chapel Thursday 11 am, and Rev Mr Thorp will preach Sunday evening. Mr Flanagan will preach the pulpits Sunday at August 5.

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Pneumonia Claims Local Glassworker at 38

Cc V Myers a well known glassworker aged 38 dies at his home 41 North Third street after pneumonia. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm at home with Rev W L Teuser of German Lutheran church officiating. Burial in Masonic cemetery. Survived by widow eight children and six brothers. Member of the Bissworkers union.

Cc. V. Myers North Third Street W. L. Tleuser German Lutheran Church Masonic Cemetery Bissworkers Union

Local car supply ample for fall and winter demand

Baltimore and Ohio Cincinnati system study shows car supply should handle expected traffic with 76 000 to 90 000 box cars available next year. Expanded fleet includes about 5 000 new freight cars added in the last year and 2 000 more on order. Officials anticipate pro rata tonnage allocation and improved car packing to boost efficiency.

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Big Miners Strike Closes St Francisco Copper Belt Mines

Aug. 16. All mines in the St. Francisco court lead belt were closed today due to a strike by 5,000 members of the Western Federation of Miners. Pumps remained running.

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Marriage Licenses Recorded in Daily Ledger

Fragmented OCR notes show names and phrases about marriage licenses with garbled spellings and unclear dates. Readers should refer to the original page for accurate details on the couples and filing dates.

Albany Deadlock Over New York Governor Claimants

In Albany New York Aug 15 the Third straight day of deadlock sees William Guizen and Martin Gigam each claiming to be chief executive while the governor sits aside. The stalemate may extend to next Tuesday's legislative session as neither party moves to press for control.

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Bitter Feud Between Two Governors Rages On

The battle for New York's chief executive role intensified as governors Sulzer and Glynn clash over succession. Sulzer's plan to bring the dispute before a court failed last night, while Glynn asserts impeachment authority and rejects court intervention. Mrs Sulzer's nervous illness deepened, with bulletins noting her condition improved slightly this morning.

Adbany Nex William Sulzer Glynn Sulzer

Doctors discuss forming a labor union amidst libel damages case

The British Medical Association debated reorganizing as a labor union after a libel damages ruling. Reports claim doctors see potential benefits, while police consider unions like the Amalgamated Society of Policemen to seek higher pay and overtime relief.

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New Barber Shop Sets Opening Date

Despard residents heard cries Sunday morning as Mrs Urecheck reported her husband Andy Urcheck had struck her with a coffee pot. He was fined$20 and released after a prior incident.

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Will Conduerthe Sanitary Barber Shop Here

Richard J. Sullivan opens a sanitary barber shop on Fourth Street in Clarksburg in a vacant U S Express space. The shop features modern chairs and mirrors from Baltimore, French plate glass, mahogany waiting chairs, new lighting by Mack Electric, a sterilizer, and a water basin from Simmons Plumbing. Sullivan, a 23 year barber, 12 in Clarksburg, leaves the Third Street shop to start his own business.

Richard J. Sullivan United State Expres Company Fourth Street Sullivan J. Lang and Compiny Baltimore Chalmy Simmons Piumblag Company Mack Electric Company Sullivat Clarksburg

Polish miners fined after Meadow Brook boarding house brawl

Miners Joan Marlowe Edward Creall and Frank Tolokk from Cook mines near Meadow Brook were fined 10 dollars and costs by Tuetie C. W. Watkins of Shinstom for being drunk and disorderly at a Meadow Brook boarding house. Constable Benjamin Harbert prevented a free for all, two men paid fines and were released while a third was jailed. another foreigner suffered a serious head injury and remained in danger.

Joan Marlowe Edward Creall Frank Tolokk Cook Mines Meadowbrook Tuetie C. W. Watkins Shinstom Benjamin Harbert Shinnston

Moonlight threshing across river farms near La Crosse

Moonlight threshing was the rule on Wisconsin and Minnesota farms around La Crosse. Crews could not work by day due to intense heat from Wednesday. they rested in daylight and resumed at dusk when the moon brightened and a cool breeze spread over the fields.

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Water meter rules issued by Public Service Commission

Charleston August 16. The Public Service Commission has compiled and printed rules and standards governing water meters in the state. They include inspection requirements, cost allocation between company and consumer, and testing procedures for meters, with frequent inspections and sealed, date-tagged meters.

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Public Safety Incident Frowned Upon Strike Tension

A disorderly public safety incident left several injured and a few suspects detained as authorities considered possible measures. The event marked the first service disruption of the current period with 1,500 people involved and potential orders from authorities under review.

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Clerical Civil Service Exam Applications by City

Fragmentary list shows applicants from multiple towns for a civil service clerical exam. Entries include Grafton Avon Dyk non Vadis Smithton kink Votan Maxnington Mt Clare Paragum Bridgeparl Virog Eales and others with varied counts, on a Saturday session.

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Engineers Clash Over Cheat Haven Dam Safety

The Hyde Electric Company of West Virginia and West Virginia experts dispute claims about the Cheat Haven dam foundation. Dr. White, a renowned geologist, argues instability while engineers including Scheldenhalm and Dovey defend safety citing comparable dams. University consultant Dr. Meads also presents testimony for safety.

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Union Upheld in Kansas City Case

A Kansas City union victory was upheld as of August 1 with decisions favoring workers in a disputed employment matter. The ruling reinforces protections for members amid ongoing negotiations and labor actions.

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