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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
1
Tin plate workers are asked to attend a large mass meeting this evening to vote on a potential return to work. The event aims to decide whether to resume tin plate production at the plant under current conditions.
Washington dispatch reports swift developments in the Mexican crisis as Provisional President Huerta weighs reconsidering rejection of the American proposal. President Wilson plans his message to Congress while Huerta weighs sending an envoy to Washington, perhaps Emilio Rabasa or Federico Gamboa, to discuss unofficially.
In Clarksburg on August 23 1913 a mass meeting of Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate workers is set for 7 pm at the Elks auditorium to decide whether to return to work. A local workers’ committee says 95 percent want to resume, with officials to be asked to restart Monday morning. A citizens’ mediation panel may join.
Los Angeles Aug 23 Bull Young Jr the prize fighter who was knocked out by Jess Willard last night died today at the hospital after an operation to relieve cerebral hemorrhage. Surgeons reported brain concumsion and the operation proved unsuccessful with doctors saying he would likely die before day's end. Officials noted multiple complications but denied a broken back. Four physicians worked to revive him after the knockout. Continued on page eight.
Sherbrooke Quebec August reports a possible deportation of Harry K. Thaw to Newport Vermont as an undesirable following arraignment. Canadian authorities would wash hands of the affair if he accepts deportation while Thaw pressures to retain habeas corpus proceedings.
The Harrison county teachers institute starts Monday in the courthouse and runs through Friday. A P Morrison directs, with Dr Wattman T Barbee from West Virginia University and F H Warren of East Liverpool assisting. Chicago songster CHICAGO-SONGSTER to direct institute music.
A fragmented program shows a multi day institute with topics on geography arithmetic and reading led by Superintendent Warren and Dr Barbe. Interwoven is a local oddity about a two year old apple found during a rural school project, sparking questions on classroom practice and library needs.
Washington reports President Wilson authorized the export of 2000 rifles and 50000 cartridges to the Huerta government. About 1000 rifles through Vera Cruz to Paso via Juarez have already left New Orleans. Though limited, the shipment fits the neutrality policy allowing discretionary arms exports. The aim includes keeping Huerta garrison at Juarez and maintaining border stability amid ongoing tensions. No general shipments are permitted.
The Worrell drug store on West Pike street showcases a Knights of Pythias visiting window next week. The display features the lodge colors and emblems along with old coins, old paper money, and a stock of pocketbooks and purses.
Camp Virgil A. Lewis at the show grounds east of the city takes shape as tents rise. Over a hundred small tents were set up on Saturday, with several larger ones added. Rows form a broad street between the rows as the camp grows.
A special term of the circuit court was held Saturday by Judge Hay mond Maxwell. A. M. Hess, guardian of Alice McIntire and others, was authorized to ta as inate for of ana gan.
A massive twenty foot long mystic key, used by Elk lodges since 1911, was stolen from Mt Lebanon lodge. Issued by William Randall of Clarkshoro, the artifact has passed through New York, Jersey City, Camden, Trenton, Bronx, Wilmington, Long Branch, Queenstown, Asbury Park, Chester, and Mt Lebanon lodges, with no trace of its current location.
Workmen and exhibitors rush to finish preparations at the fair grounds for the Central West Virginia Fair to be held the first week of September. Public admission will be possible only from September 1 as grounds undergo extensive improvements and expanded concessions. Hundreds work long shifts to ensure everything is ready for opening day.
The Hon. 2 W Challey of Fill delivers a lecture this afternoon at the Northview courthouse. The subject is The Ard of Morajs.
A resident, found guilty of entering property at 3 Rag Street, was fined $10 and released after a court appearance. The incident involved the taking of several items described as metals and small goods.
A garbled report from Sherook hints at factional tensions around a proposed international congress. The text mentions Vienna and San Francisco and a plan to hold a 1916 session, with officials and mayors cited but details are unclear.
Chariton arrives from America to stand trial for the alleged murder of his wife near Lake Como three years ago with former finance official Have Oborprvelo Camera as his chief counsel. The case unfolds in Paris with local and international legal figures.
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