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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1912

Page

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Down High Phonan Causes Sentences and Strikes

Report describes two companies of soldiers sent to calm unrest after a strike at Cabin and related mine action. Refusal to work led to transport and wage disputes, with miners leaving Cabin and tensions spreading to Pain Creek as authorities moved to maintain order.

Tnt Gabgn Gerat Sheritt C. Let County Raleigh Afeiko Cio Altiguisn Cabin Cregk Cabin’ S Crook Pain Creek

Golden Jewel of State Com Wes Festivity Opens in Wheeling

The Golden Jewel of the state celebratesWest Virginia history and culture with a grand center event in Wheeling. A $500 prize will reward poetry or song entries celebrating the state’s development and romance from its formation to modern times. The festival aims to inspire local and distant writers while spotlighting the state’s unique journey since 1863.

Alouet Wheeling Hank Maryland Stary West Virginia Union

Johnson York Boxing Permit Decision Looms

August 22 report from New York states athletic commission will decide if champion pugilist Aofe Johnson can box in New York. Promoters insist the bout will proceed, while officials weigh regulatory steps and venue rules.

I York Aofe Johnson New York Athletic Commission Artdedeos Ménainetté

Boy Andrew Winemiged Found Wandering in Weston

Andrew Winemiged, 14, ran away from Gore, found wandering in Weston by Chief Okey Harrison. He was taken into custody, then sent to Clarksburg to reunite with his father Henry Wiseniak. Police coordinated by telephone to arrange transfer and return on the afternoon train.

Andrew Thurl Gore Henry Wisenia Weston Okey Harrison Charleston Harry L. Brooks Clarksburg Harriluon

Robert T. Gordon Dies in Salem at 77 After Illness

Robert T. Gordon aged 77 died at his Salem home Thursday morning after two years of paralysis. Survived by his wife Ellen, one son William in Salem, and daughters Stella Dolan and Mrs R. Towles of Salem. Veteran of the Civil War, long resident of Salem, active in business and public life, Republican and Methodist. Last of six sons and one daughter of John and Susan Gordon Patch, he served in the Third West Virginia Infantry and supported city governance and education boards.

Robert T. Gordon Salem Ellen Gordon William Uy Stella Dolan Wolf -Simmtt R. Ti Towles Gordon John Susan Galen Patch Valley of Virginia Gordor West Virginia Ant Educadiom Wtviittons Times Methodist Telly W. Gordon

Laundry Men Convention to Be Held in Wheeling

The annual convention of the Vir dnia and West Virginia Laundry Men Association will meet in Wheeling on September 9 and 19. Fifty to one hundred delegates will attend with business sessions in the board of trade assembly rooms and an exhibit of the latest laundry machinery in a hotel. Social events are planned on an elaborate scale with a profitable and enjoyable time anticipated.

Virdnia and West Virginia Laundrymen’ Association Wheeling

Temperance Lecture by John G Wooley Planned

John G Wooley, a noted temper ance lecturer, is engaged to deliver a temperance lecture Friday at the First Methodist Episcopal church. The event is a union service with all city church and temperance societies invited to attend.

John G. Wooley Methernte Episcopal Church Wooley Eaid Pis

Florence Faulkner Undergoes Gallstone Operation

Mrs Florence Faulkner a well known glass worker residing at 612 East Pike Street underwent an operation at The Regal Hospital Thursday forenoon for gall stones. She is gaining along nicely with her recovery.

Florence Faulkner Slasa East Pike Street

Delia Winters Thinks She Is a Spider

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Delia Winters and a belief she is a spider. There are garbled lines referencing a house and lot, a will, trustees, and a person named Mary A Preion who dies. The remnants imply an obituary or probate notice with uncertain details.

Delia Winters Enreg Bridpanork Mary Nates

Woman Declared Insane and Committed to State Asylum

County officers and a physician examined a woman found in a distressed state. Officials report mental illness and seek a lunacy warrant. The patient will be committed to the state insane asylum at notable Waxonton for care and oversight.

Richard Stuart Cooak Della’ Witter Gordon Fue Coe Jair Westie T. Post Dollie Gus Siélfe Inkane Baylum Wéaton Pepse

Becker Arrigned as Not Guilty in Local Case

In a town court Becker, along with co defendants Lewis, Disco Prank, Iwekani, and William Shapiro, faced arraignment on charges related to a regional dispute. The group, including Aoregal and Gute, were noted for pleads of not guilty as proceedings continued.

al der-Wordat Aoregal Gute Lewis Disco Prank Iwekani William Shapiro

Roosevelt Plans Address After Busy Day in Wulikes Bar

Colonel Roosevelt spoke in Wulik es Bar refusing to add further remarks to Senator Rose rose's Senate statement. He attended a mass at Holy Savior church and spoke briefly from the rectory. A parade with mine workers and cadets led to the armory where he would speak that night, focusing on moral and not worldly issues.

Wulikes Barre Roosevelt Penrose Senate Father Curren

Mines to Resume at Dayla Colliery Junior

Bligins Aug 22 The mines of the Dayla Colliery Company St Junior, closed for years, are being treated for restart. They are expected to run at full force with 200 men within a short time.

Bligins Dayla St Junior Tts

Project to extend coal region line in Keyser area proposes power plant

Press reports in Keyser Aug 23 note capitalists discuss building a durable car line from Keyser to Petersburg Grant County extending south to near the Potomac river. They plan a power plant on the south branch of the Potomac near Petersburg to serve the line and surrounding districts.

Keysur Prisjurk Guerosea Durest Keyser Pitersburg Grant County W. Wu Iter Virginia Tile Pete

Home Coming Plans In New Martinsville

George P. Amatend of the board of trade organizes homecoming week activities in New Martinsville with events set for September 16. Merchants show strong interest as committees are named to arrange amusements and attractions, aiming to secure notable features and draw community participation.

New Martinsville George P. Amatend Board Ofrade Tie City Iim

Prohibition Party Campaign Hits Harrison County

The Prohibition party aims to boost its ticket in Harrison County with activities planned Friday afternoon including a rally and meet and greet. Ada nominee for vice president of the Whites States will be introduced and speak, with supporters hoping for strong turnout.

Prohibition Party Harrison County Agrop Wat Kitty Ada Tmat Party

Poison and death at neighbor's home reported in station notes

A report notes that a person named Marien Drowves 7 Sly poisoned and died at a neighbor's home. Walter J. Ripley, superintendent of car distribution for the Norfolk and Western railway, is mentioned in connection with the incident. The wording is garbled but indicates a fatal poisoning at a neighbor's residence with railway official referenced.

Bygiofeld Rte Jobi Walter J. Ripley Commission The Norfolk and Western Railway Sremk

Roosevelt Postal Changes Ignite West Virginia Regions

Post offices at Coalmar Lagatchiquity and Greenbrier county were discontinued effective August 21 sending mail to Logan. Edward Elkins named Postmaster at Hewett Boone in place of J H Biking who resigned. New trial relates to Senate special committee campaign fuss and domestic leak inquiries involving Roosevelt.

Washington Coalmar Lagat AGE Renee Senate Campaigi Rede Bie Riann Roosevelt

Woodmen Service For Clyds Bailey Held At Home

Funeral services for Clyds Bailey, son of Mr and Mrs Mat Roy Bailey of 7220 Giitek Street, will be conducted at the family home Thursday night by Rev Peters and Rev Woofler. The body will be taken to Wellow Pr. day morning, and attendants will drive to Preematabirs where the burial will occur.

Filgent Clyds Bailey Kul Mat Roy Bailey Docust Treet Giitek Bf Peters Woofler Weliow Pr Tuderaj Preematabirs Burlay Worden Ane

Penrose seeks colonel in Senate probe progress

In Washington D C today the Senate plans to advance an inquiry into Colonel Penrose amid reports of a push to investigate charges related to a recent event. Details remain unclear as the press continues to cover the unfolding political maneuvering.

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