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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1913

Page

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Thaw Arrested in Canada Amid Extradition Hopes

Harry K Thaw is detained in Coaticook Quebec after escape from Matteawan New York. He will be arraigned at Sherbrooke as a fugitive from United States justice. Two men believed to have fled with him are detained on suspicion of a crime against a foreign nation. Thaw may face extradition under Canadian authority with Montreal likely as next stop.

Coaticook Quebec Harry K Thaw Sherbrooke United States Hermene Gilde-Garford Here New Hampshire Blatteawan N. Y Jorge Build Ai Oles B. H. Kelsey Cossborok N. H Whaw Maine Central Hereford Kelsey Hermane Bille-Garford Hermane Gildes Garford Matteawan J. Shirtlf Shirtliff Sherebrook Montreal Hector Barrett King Kieb Mafieawan Hospital High Seas

Thaw Extradition Question in Bribery Conspiracy Case

In Washington on August 19 a report states Harry K. Thaw may be extradited from Canada on bribery charges but treaties between the U S and Great Britain lack provisions for extradition on conspiracy linked to crimes aboard a ship.

Washington, D.C Harry Ki Thaw Canada United States Great Britain

Frantic man riots over extradition doubts and tragedy

Wheeling dispatch reports unresolved issues on Thaw extradition under the 1905 treaty as authorities debate Canadian law. In Martins Ferry across the Ohio River, John Marshall shot his wife after rumors about her character, then killed himself as police reached the scene.

Imesst Wheeling John Marshal Martins Ferry Ohio River Edward Hyland Marshall House Marshall Hyland

Thaw Detained in Quebec Asylum Dispatch

Dr Raymond Kiev of the Matteswan asylum learned that Yarry K Thaw was detained in Coaticook Quebec and ordered a hold on the prisoner pending further instructions. Kiev consulted with John Riley and telegraphed Quebec police.

Matteswan Vssue Raymond FC Kiev Matteswan Asylum Coaticook Quebec Yarry K. Thaw Keich John T. Riley Ist Toatico

Thaw Impostor Arrested in Ottawa Waits on Government

Harry K. Thaw or a man posing as the Stanford White slayer was arrested in Ottawa today and held awaiting government instructions. He claims to be the fugitive who escaped Matteawan last Sunday and says officials cannot hold him. He drove in this morning with a farmer taking him from Terford, Maine Central train.

Coatuioor Guedes Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Ottawa Elock J Tereford Maine Central Matteawan N. Y

Thaw Guardian Clarifies Location About Canada

Roger O Mara, Thaw's guardian, denies hearing from Thaw and states he is not certain the fugitive is in Canada. He hung up a long distance call this morning and refused to reveal the basis for his belief.

Canada Roger O'Mara Thaw O'Mara

Glasscock declines offer to head university law school

Morgantown Aug 19 report states former Governor W. E. Glasscock refused the State Board of Regents offer to lead the university law school. He did not discuss the matter for publication.

Morgantown W. E. Glasscock State Board of Regents Fiead University Law School Glasscock

Book Found Open by Brooks on North Fourth Street

Merchants polict'rian Richard Te Brooks found a store door open on North Fourth Street at 4 20 this morning. He secured it with the night arch and proceeded with his rounds.

Merchants Polict’rian Richard Te Brooks North Fourth Street

Judge McWhorter Dead at Home in Lewisburg

Lewisburg West Virginia August 19 Judge Joseph Marcellus McWhorter died at his home last night at age 85. The longtime jurist served on the bench for many years and was respected in the community.

Anaccistra Racam

Shriners Degree Planned for Clarksburg Lodge Temple

The Pythians lodge seeks a charter from Imperial Prince Charles P. Rice for a Clarksburg temple of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khronssun. An August 28 ceremony is set with Shiras temple No. 26 of Charleston officiating. Charter membership initial estimate ranges 200 to 200. Only two temples of this degree exist in West Virginia, in Charleston and Wheeling.

Charles P. Rice Buffalo Dramatic Order of Knights of Khronssun Shiras Temple Charleston West Virginia Wheeling

Explosion Injures Dozens In Tabubaya Suburb

An explosion on a gondola loaded with dynamite at a street car track in Tabubaya a suburb of Mexico City injures more than 100 people, mostly women and children. Dozens of bodies are recovered from collapsed houses and many are wounded in the streets.

Mexico City Mexico Tabubaya

Woman hospitalised after kitchen accident in Grafton

Miss Adrigate Hechmer became terribly tired and cut when a dish of baked beans toppled from an oven. The split dish shards cut her face and arms as she tripped and fell, prompting a medical examination and injury report.

Grafton Aus Adrigate Hechmer Lewis

Light Producer Drills In Tenmile District

In Tenmile district the South Penn Oil Company has completed its initial tent well on the Mennett Dye Farm and will produce a light oil unit from the formation.

Tenmile South Penn Oil Company Mennett

Four Million Coupons Recalled For Chesapeake and Ohio Audit

Charleston August 19 The coupon redemption audit of the coupon reclamation commission handles about four million two cent fare coupons issued under the two cent fare law from passage until the road stopped charging three cents per mile. As of noon today 2 347 coupons were hands on the books with 290 packages received. A large clerical staff processes each coupon through four hands before court submission. Nearly 3 900 000 are expected for redemption with no counterfeits found so far though past reports claimed many may exist. Special care ensures only genuine coupons are redeemed.

Aneocuren Rene Charleston Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Allroad

Mediation Board Leads Tin Plate Mill Talks

Mayor Cole appointed a seven member mediation board to restart operations at the tin plate mill. The board held sessions with worker representatives to seek terms for a return to work. Details of any agreement will be released after a workers committee reviews the proposal at tonight’s meeting.

Cole George Lpnnean Lucile Hoge, Jr Charles B.alexander Sherman C. Denham Harry M. Brown Frank C. Gaylord Frank J. Welch The Waldo Jacob Madder Thomas Madden Thomas Tatterdale C. Hetrick John Binks John Hill EB. Holt

Scared Democrats by Associated Press

The Democratic committee canvasses the First district of West Virginia vacancy after John W. Davis’s appointment as solicitor general. Elections are slated for October with top Congressional speakers to tour the district. Attention also turns to Maine’s Third district with a September race.

Washington Democratic Congressional Committee West Virginia John W. Davis United States Congress Third Maine

Jailed for a Wearing Grexorm Mareeko in Glen Elk

A man identified as Grexorm Mareeko of Glen Elk was jailed Tuesday ahead of a Wednesday court hearing on a single charge stemming from an alleged confrontation with a fellow countryman at a local venue.

Grexorm Mareeko Glen Elk Jk Justice WE Biarcher's Court Ofrém the Pater

West Virginia fair to boast new buildings and improved access

West Virginia Fair Association officials spend thousands to upgrade the fair grounds for a September 1 to 4 exhibit. New machinery and floral halls, dining and poultry buildings, a superintendent’s home, rest rooms, water system, drainage, and a lawn like infield are added. Expanded traction with a half mile of new track, a substation, and two entry routes aim to handle large crowds efficiently. President Det Sandile leads Harrison county’s modernized, agriculture focused fair.

West Virginia Fair Association Harrison County Sherman Dinham Traction Company Baltimore Oklo Ratirosd Tga Det Sandile

Pythian Sisters Parade Auto Service Offered

Service providers listed including Monticello Automobile and Garage and W. Frank Stout offer automobiles and chauffeurs for the Grand Temple Pythian Sisters parade in the city at 6 o clock Thursday evening. Call Stout’s office with car availability to aid parade accommodations.

B. J. Francois W. H. Lewis Mc W. Frank Stoutebay Furnimh Grand Temple of the Pythian Sisters Grand Lodge O’co W. Frank Stout Grand ‘Chancellor Committee On’automobils

Murder on Temporary Bridge in Indianapolis

Real estate man Frank N. Falk was murdered early today on the temporary bridge over White River at Washington Avenue in Indianapolis. He was found with his keys and papers in his pockets and no sign of robbery, while the assailant remains at large.

Encort Indianapolis Ind Frank NS. Falk East Nineteenth Street White Washington Avenue Falk

DeLeon Rarick Advances to Annapolis Naval Academy

DeLeon Rarick and his father Charles E. Rarick announced this morning that DeLeon has passed an examination at the Marine School in Washington and will proceed to Annapolis Naval Academy in Maryland. He has advanced a deputy since entering the school a year ago and had anticipated promotion.

Charles E. Rariek Shelron DeLeon Rariek Marine School Washington Anaipolis Naval Academy Annapolis Wil DeLeon

Miner Receives Six Months For Unlawful Carrying Weapon

A Meadowbrook miner named Serge John Huser is jailed for six months for unlawfully carrying a weapon. He also faces a fine of 50 dollars or more, with additional terms imposed after a county hearing led by W. B. Snitcher.

John Huser Meadowbrook

Auction of Monongalia Fairgrounds Declared Valid

In Morgantown Aug 19 the Monongalia County Fair Association property including grounds grand stand race track buildings and all facilities will be sold by public auction following court action by preferred creditors and stockholders seeking recovery after failed endeavors to secure funds.

Lorgantown Mononguisyin—lPtes Kon Ng de Ion Circuit Cours Pba Azteen Thetorkholders

Stockholders Seek Major Meeting With Prominent Leaders

Stockholders and patrons of Enterprize Union gather with notable figures in a high profile session aimed at shaping future plans. The meeting centers on strategic directions and potential partnerships to boost development and growth.

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