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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1912
Page
1
Chicago reports a bomb blast near Nicholas Carfoeno’s meat market in the West Side Italian quarter. Fifty men woke in lodging houses as windows shattered over a half mile radius. Three shops damaged and total damages reported at 2500 dollars. Cardomo said he received threatening letters.
A damaged report fragment discusses agricultural prospects in a county area. It notes farming generalities, temperature around fifty three, forty three inches rainfall, and stock and wheat as leading crops. It suggests improving stock, extending trucking, and utilizing rough land for sheep. Fruit growing and apples on slopes are highlighted along with forestry prospects.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks members from nearly all lodges gathered in Parkersburg Sunday afternoon to discuss association matters. Will H. Cole presided. Clarksburg lodge sent John A. Tierney H. F. Barr P. H. Shields and Jay Reefer to participate and share insights.
Ensign J G Watkins of the Salvation Army will place kettles on prominent street corners tomorrow morning, with a competent force in charge. Bells will ring day and night up to Christmas to attract alms for the Christmas work. The army plans to send baskets to the poor and will give live chickens. It is hoped receptacles will be noticed and a neat sum of money raised for Christmas charity.
In Washington on Saturday night Governor Glasscock received calls from former West Virginia senators Davis Elkins and Henry G. Davis. Davis Elkins, who briefly filled his father Stephen B. Elkins’s seat, introduced other West Virginians to the governor. Henry G. Davis spoke with the governor in the hotel lobby.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled increases in freight rates for potatoes from Nebraska South Dakota Colorado and nearby territories to all destinations as unreasonable. A suspension of proposed advances was made permanent and existing rates will remain in effect for two years.
West Virginia Governor Glasscock spent December in Washington meeting the president and governors of several states. He attended a lunch with Taft, joined a Republican and Progressive conference, and discussed extended farm credits after listening to various European systems. He was noted as a key figure in urging a cross party approach and later returned to Charleston.
Herbert Mowery armed with a heavy iron bar assaulted a dozen prisoners and Workhouse Superintendent W H Workman in a city prison corridor. He jumped from a second story window, fled, and was captured after terrorizing pedestrians in the public square.
Edward Cunningham of Berkeley Springs was trapped on Sideling Hill mountain when a forest fire closed in. He climbed a tree to avoid the flames and remained there until the blaze passed.
The House money trust investigating committee began its work after months of delay with chairman Pujo delivering a statement that refuted published reports about the committee s intended course of inquiry.
The Rev. A C Price pastor of the Keyser Presbyterian Church will be installed Wednesday evening. The Rev. J H Lacey of Winchester Va will preach and preside. The Rev F J Brooke of Romney will deliver the charge and the Rev H M Moffet of Charles Town will address the congregation.
In a Senate speech Senator Works denounced President Roosevelt for delaying action against trusts, arguing the Roosevelt office was used to shield corporations. He cited George W. Perkins and Progressive ties, contending the administration blocked action to benefit the so called Harvester trust and Perkins.
In the criminal court Tony Alof was found guilty of carrying a dirk and sentenced to jail for two years. Harry Nun stood trial on charges of assaulting Justice George W. Harrison of Enterprise on October 17.
Senate action cuts about 148000 in West Virginia war claims from the omnibus bill. Senate committee report left six WV items intact while the House is expected to dispute the cuts. Conference likely to decide reinstatement of some items and prompt further House Senate negotiations.
In Washington on December 3, Secretary of War Henry Stimson released his annual report. It harshly condemns those who mock the Filipinos by self interested sentimentality and argues for full benefits of American civilization. The document also covers national guard relations, army tactics, reserve law adequacy, Puerto Rican citizenship, water powers conservation, and Panama Canal tolls for coastwise shipping.
Chicago December grain closes show wheat at 83 and corn at 4.74, oats listed as missing at the Grain Exchange. Prices reflect morning trading with traders watching weather and export demand in a quiet session.
Mrs Alice Stebbins Wells, the first and only female police officer in the world, argues that every city should employ lady cops. She visits major cities in the United States to study prison conditions and gather data on women prisoners while wearing her own designed uniform.
A gambling den on North Fourth Street was raided by night police led by Chief Harry L. Brooks. Two large poker tables, cabinets, chips and cards were destroyed by fire on Mechanic street. Nine people were arrested, three discharged not guilty, the rest fined twenty dollars and costs. The raid was conducted by Lieutenant Nicholas M. White and officers Michael Joyce, Frank Morris, James Hendrickson, Grant Spope, Kenneth Sappington, and Clyde Shinn.
Captain Avis Washington visits his father in law former Governor George W Atkinson and meets Governor Glasscock in addition to talks with West Virginians. Republican authorities say he may become a principal adviser to party leaders and will take his seat as representative in Congress after March 4.
December 9 reports from Washington say Congressman Brown’s condition shows little change since yesterday when he was reported better but still not out of danger. No further details on his ailment or next medical steps were provided.
Washington dispatch reports a 23 minute earthquake shock felt 1300 miles away, linked to recurrences of Alaskan eruptions. In a separate federal case, Harry L. Kelley, 19, of Broad Oaks Georgetown Univ, is jailed on a white slave transport charge. Bessie Lewis, daughter of R R Lewis of New Lexington, says Kelley paid her transport to Clarksburg and forced immoral relations at a Broad Oaks home. A federal marshal will escort Kelley to court within days.
A timeograph at St Ignatius College recorded several earthquake shocks between 2 and 3 this morning. The estimated origin was between 1,560 and 2,000 miles away, probably on the Pacific coast.
Two youths Walter Wildermar and William Jones confess to stealing 19 dollars from the desk of the principal at Bind werd school and will be sent to reform school.
The funeral for Henry Shins who died in a local hospital after a pneumonia fever was held at his late home in Shinnston, with burial in Shinnston cemetery. He was a son of David M. and Rebeca Shinji and highly respected throughout the county. The news of his death shocked many as friends and relatives mourned his passing.
President Taft plans a brief stop in Delaware on December 9 as part of a trip toward Washington. Details remain sparse though local papers note a potential meeting with Papas Le Mayer and other figures.
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