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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1913

Page

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Thaw Habeas Corpus Plea Heard in Sherbrooke Court

The Thaw case sees Harry K. Thaw in Sherbrooke to challenge detention after his transfer from Matteawan. Judge Grobensky will decide by 2:20 pm whether to grant the writ, with arguments set for later, as Thaw remains confined under guard.

Fey Fugl Matteawan Uni Thaw Sherbrooke All Iscue Sherbrooke Nthe Harry K. Thay Lobensky

Elks Get Ready for State Reunion After Tragic Death

James B. Ryan 60, retired grocer, died after drinking a disinfectant by mistake at his brother’s home. Survived by several relatives, funeral planned in Danville Ky. Clarkeburg Elks prepare for Wheeling state reunion September 23 to 25 with delegates leaving Tuesday and Wednesday. The Wheeling club committee organizers appeal for attendee counts and schedule details.

James B. Ryan William F. Nunn Sycamore Street Mr. Ryan Nazim Ryan Nuzum West Pikestreet Umberger Mary Lee Ryan W. F. Nuzum Daniel Browning Bellaire Hoe Danville Clarksburg Wheeling Elks Fairmont Wheeling Club Committee Frank J. Welch Will H. Cole Charles B. Kester Jay Reefer Walter B. Wilson de Sires

Thaw Arrested in Canada Faces Deportation Fight

Harry K. Thaw, fugitive slayer of Stanford White, is held in Sherbrooke after a Matteawan escape. George Lauder Carnegie travels with Thaw’s sister to aid his case while Charles White takes charge for an adjournment request. Immigration officials weigh grounds to bar deportation to New York as Thaw awaits arraignment.

Shorbrooke Quebec Harry K. Thaw Stanford White New Hampshire Matteawan United States George Lauder Carnegie Thaw Margaret Charles D. White Sherbrooke New York Harry Thaw Ife St Matteawan New York State Aid Thay William Travers Jerome Pstrict Canada

First Deposits Aimed at Crop Movements In South

Washington Aug 20 First deposits of the governments fifty million dollar fund to aid crop movements will be made in the southern states in August and September. All deposits in all states will be made in two equal allotments. Secretary McAdoo outlined the treasury departments security requirements in a statement.

Washington, D. C McAdoo Treasury” Department

Chief Forester Stites to Speak at Hoo-Hoo Convention

Ellis Epps, a Black man, arrested late last night on a charge of knocking down a foreigner on North Fourth street, was deported this morning. Henry Graves of Washington, chief forester of the United States, was to speak at the St. Louis convention of Hoo-Hoo on September 9, but the charge against Epps was not sustained as the alleged victim did not appear and there were no other witnesses.

Ellis Epps North Fourth Street Henry Graves Wash Theington al- Stites St. Louis Hoo-Hoo

Escaped Prisoners Use Ladder to Scale Wall at State Prison

Two inmates at the eastern state penitentiary in Philadelphia escaped by building a ladder in the carpenter shop, sliding down thirty five feet to the ground. Hower Wiggins and Charles Taylor, both long familiar with the facility, eluded guard dogs and security measures before the escape was noticed.

Pmesay Philadelphia Eastern State Penitentiary Hower Wiggins Wilmington Del Charles Taylor WDP Positon

One Marriage License Issued for Harey E Reitz

A marriage license has been issued to Harey E Reitz of Neva Here.

Child Dies of Cholera Infantum in Interstate

Francesio Tardo aged five months son of Mr and Mrs Peter Tardo of Interstate died at 11 oclock Tuesday Mehl after a short illness of cholera infantum. The funeral services will be held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 5 oclock Wednesday afternoon and burial will be in the Holy Cross cemetery.

Francesio Tardo Peter Tardo Interstate Church of the Immaculate Conception

Harrison County Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets

The seventeenth annual convention of the Harrison County W C T U gathers at Duff Street United Brethren Church in Stealey Heights with county president Mrs Ellen M Chenvront presiding. Officers and delegates attend as committees are formed, prayers held, and discussions on local and state temperance organization relations proceed.

Harrison County Olina Payne James F. Hewitt Ellen M. Chenvront Essie L. Parrish Corns R. Ogden Salem Estabe M. Chalfant Shinnston Glen Hoff James &. Hewitt Temperance Literature Clara Robey Flower Missions Oleta LeMasters Young People's Branch Lalah Hayman Loyal Temperance Legion Zora Brown Bridgeport Alma M. West A B. Robrbaugh Elizabeth Williamson Wallace Berdi Cathers F. L My A. B. Rotrbaugh Elizabeth Hess Lottie Johnson Mary A. Davis Lyda J. Waters M. G. Stillman Jane Lew Stealey Heights Union Charles Ridenour Jane Bentley J. F. Hewitt Stealey Heights Alma West Hewitt Allie B. Jackson Woman's Christian Temperance Unions

State's Big Suit Decided in Mercer

Mercer county court announced a major ruling in a statewide case. The proceedings included committee reports on credentials and officer elections, an open conference, and parliamentary drill led by Mrs. C B Clark of Salem.

Lydan Waters Stealey eHilita Mercer Mrme W. J Harmer Shinnston Mra. J McReynolds Clarksburg Mra C. B. Clark Salem Ious Binefield Mercer County Board ‘of Public Werkse West Virginia Supreme Court Pate Qharleston

Missouri volunteers rally for road campaign

Thousands of volunteers from Western Missouri counties joined Governor Major in his two day push to improve public highways. The campaign aims to add about $1,000,000 in betterment projects across the state as part of the road building effort.

Kansas City Missouri Major

Indianapolis Doctor dies in Glacier Park fall

Dr. C. L. Fletcher of Indianapolis was killed while scaling the Blackfoot glacier in Glacier Park. He fell 600 feet. Fletcher and his wife along with Prairie Club of Chicago members entered the park on August 12. his body was recovered and brought to the park today.

Fmiee Glacier “Park Mont C. L Fletcher Indianapolis Glacier Park Fletcher Prairie Club of Chicago Park

Oil firms report mixed yields on Weet River wells

On the Weet Park river in Union district Ws county Brent Maxwell completed No 5 well on his property with 75 barrels per day. Hope Najirat Das Co drilled initial test on Pierce Sidebottom Farm showing 60 barrels per day. South Ost Co finished well on E B Edgell Farm with 20 barrels per day. Minerst Oil Co completed test wells on N J Gidebottom Farm showing at least 5 barrels per day. Near Werton reports uncertain Gordon sand flow.

Weet Park Union District Ws County Brent Maxwell Oordom Mind Hope Najirat Das Compaty Inital Pierce Gordon RE Aime South 7 Ost Company E. B. Edgell Werton Weet Fort Minerst Oil Company N. J.gidebottom

Heavy License Months Reported for June and July

County clerk W Guy Treick reports to gate auditor John S Dorat that June and July were heavy license months. The two months together handled 467?869 in business with 44 340 39 in June and 2 362 20 in July.

W. Guy Tetrick John S. Dorat

Anonymous Letters Reported to Governor Hatfield

Officials disclose that Governor Hatfield received multiple anonymous letters written on the same typewriter. A typewriter inspector was checking local machines to see if any show the described characteristics prompting the inquiry. The letters' content remains undisclosed but sparked formal scrutiny among Gov. Hatfield’s associates.

Airship Towed To Repair Factory After Breakdown

An airship towing a disabled companion was seen at Aldershot this afternoon. The British army dirigible and a naval airship were maneuvering when the machinery in the latter failed, the tow hawser attached the damaged vessel to the other dirigible and towed her to the factory for repairs.

London Aldershot

Rank Knights of Pythias uniform drill meeting

Rank Members of the Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias are called to meet at a stated time in the office of Captain W. E B. Starcher on Hewes Street near Waldo. They will join the Shinton company at the interurban station for a joint practice drill in preparation for next week's encampment events.

Knights of Pythias W. E B. Starcher Hewes Street Waldo

Loving Grand Chancellor Stout visits Gauley Bridge ceremony

Mrs Stout travels with Mr Stout to Gauley Bridge to present a beauti full loving cup to Wort Dchance No 140 of the Knights of Pythias. The couple remains at the ceremony and will depart after the event.

W. Frank Stout Knights of Pythias Gauley Bridge Stout Rana Stout Mire Gawley Bridge

Fractured Role in Washington Politics Highlighted

Fragmented text shows a reference to Harrison Crisen of Washington and an unclear mention of representative Francia Burton Makerisop of New York amid a discussion of governance and the PBIti.

Washington Francia Burton Mkerisop New York

Bulletin on Wuther Experiment At State University

Three new bulletins describe findings from the experiment at State University involving hollow needle and potato cells. The bulletins note procedure steps, include a form for citizen applications, and outline the fourth part of the experiment.

atstis #ints University

Ambiguous historical note on bribery trials and prosecutions

A garbled report mentions the GHAPIER-as roe eo CHAVTESTON affair dated August 20 with references to bribery trials, Detective Guy Bidginger, and Web ster. It cites opposition and a request for prosecutor filings and proof of involvement in the case amid a broader drought of accountability.

Phalt Guy Webster Townsend Aliora General

Virginia State Fair Entries Open at Olean Office

Virginia fair officials announce entry books for the Central Fair to be held September at the exhibition grounds. J N Hem, motare, says entries open Monday and close at deadline. forms available at his office in the American Buildings complex.

J. N. Hem Os Cotral Virginia Pate Zoom Ameepire

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