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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
1
Memphis detectives killed Kinney Bergen known as a shoe blower after a raid on a suburb house. Bergen opened fire and fled from a garret window leaping thirty five feet before he was shot. The officers returned fire and he died shortly after.
Foreign nationals Gesus Sal and Baldomero Geschc were jailed awaiting a hearing before Justice V. Jackson Carter on concealed weapon charges. Police followed them after a female complainant in East End reported stalking, observed a revolver and razor tossed over a fence, and found an opened razor on one man.
Progressive party leaders gathered to perfect a uniform state and federal organization aimed at placing the party on a permanent basis. The first public conference met at the Lasalle hotel, from 10 20 to 4 30 o clock, called by Senator Dixon, with Colonel Theodore Roosevelt delivering the principal address.
William Horner a middle aged man arrested Monday by Police James Simms Ode McCloud and Kenneth Sappington on suspicion of burglary in Wheeling jewelry store theft released Tuesday morning. The store owner, who had identified Horner as the suspect, arrived to hear he was released and said he was not the man wanted. Local police had been asked by Wheeling police to arrest Horner if found.
More qualified individuals include J. B. Davis of Salem re election. C. Bond named constable for Tennille district. John J. Sturm sworn in as court member. Ira C. Gibson takes oath as justice of the peace and qualifies for a full term. WA Johnson and Melvin O. White now qualified constables for Sardis district.
The West Virginia Day celebration features Prof Waltman Barbe delivering the fine arts address at Central Christian Church. The program honors the states admission to the union with remarks and a late program. An admission fee is charged, and the Woman's Civic Club invites all to attend.
WHEELING WV December 30 banquet plans were outlined by W D Falmer president of the Hotel Clerks Association of West Virginia who has opened temporary headquarters at the Panoms hotel to arrange the event. A J Coyner and George P Singer were named to the reception committee with H V D King to deliver the welcome address. R H Hawks and David Olmstead are to attend and speak as part of the program for over 700 guests at the Waldo hotel.
Judge Charles W. Lynch approved bonds filed by the Philadelphia Company in its condemnation case against William Jarvis and W. M. Smith under state law. The company seeks rights of way. a forty day suspension was granted on motion to allow defendants to seek a writ of error.
Frank Marshall of Broad Oaks asks the Telegram to say that Des sie Lewis who has charged Glen Kelsey with slavery did not associate with him at the Marshall house as alleged. Marshall states the Lewis girl was formerly employed at his home.
The body of an unidentified man was taken to Cliffons-Osborn Undertaking Company morgue after dying of pneumonia at a local hospital last evening. He was brought in unconscious Saturday by Sheriff Percy Byal. His home is believed to be in Massachusetts and no identification was found on him.
Joseph Visocky of Pitcairn is jailed by Constable William Post awaiting a hearing before Magistrate Gorion on a charge of unlawfully carrying a revolver. The charge was filed by a fellow miner, John Kamatz.
Dublin reports the lord lieutenant denies the claim that the crown jewels stolen from the castle in 1907 were replaced. The official denial states no replacement occurred and no such theft was covered up.
Judge Haymond Maxwell sentenced Carl May and C H Stubbs to five years each in the Mountnesville penitentiary for highway robbery against J H Hayhurst. Tony Aloi received six months and a $50 fine plus costs for carrying a dirk. Harry Nall was fined $25 and ten days in jail for assault on Justice George W Harrison. Mike Lary was acquitted of embezzling $200 from Yehonah Aid Society. James Clifford McMannay granted a notary public commission. Acreage correction and tax exemptions granted. Abraham Coffin Gaffer and I Cleveland McWhorter qualified as Grant district constables.
In Hudson Wisconsin on December 10 the bodies of Al Tilseth and his wife were found in the St. Croix river. The pair had started home to Lakeland Sunday night to skate, and a strand of the woman's hair froze to ice, supposedly keeping the pair together as they were swept apart.
Charles L. Watkins qualified before the county court Tuesday as executor of Dr. Emory Swickler with a $10,000 bond and sureties Clara A. Watkins and W J Harmer. Appraisers named were B T Harmer HM Martin J S Maloy and L E Hawkins.
A bronze statue honoring West Virginia soldiers was unveiled at the state capitol in Charleston. Sculptor Henry K Bush-Brows of Washington created the work donated by Colonel William Seymour Edwards of Charleston. Governor William E Glasscock and other dignitaries attended as the figure was revealed to a hushed, approving crowd.
Secretary of State Knox began studying Great Britain's protest against the Panama canal bill after receiving Sir Edward Grey's lengthy note via Ambassador Bryce. The current arbitration treaty with Britain expires by June, risking no treaty for arbitration unless extended. a special Senate approved agreement would be needed before sending the dispute to the Hague tribunal.
Thomas A. Deise, formerly with E Stringer Burgess wholesale lumber, comes back after eight years. He spent two years helping rebuild San Francisco after the big fire and has visited several parts of Canada. His friends welcome him back.
Robert Foxs two story frame dwelling at Quiet Dell burned Monday with losses over 3000 dollars. He lost all household goods.
Representative Clayton, chairman of the House managers prosecuting Archbald before the Senate, said he expected to finish presenting the evidence by week’s end. Senators thought the full record would not be in until January.
MaMsgie Sheff aged seven daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sheff died at home on Kelley Hill Tuesday after a two week typhoid illness. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday at 2 PM with burial at Holt Cross cemetery.
London reports a massive policy placement covering war and civil commotion risks on frontier properties. One single risk is valued at 1,250,000 dollars, reflecting large-scale protection in the volatile region.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Hebert B. Mann and Madge M. Orr and to L Thrash and Ella P. Lar. The notice records two licenses granted, listing the names and pairing.
Residents gather December 9 1912 at the court house to form a committee of eleven to draft a city charter for a commission form of government. Ward representatives named. meeting set for December 13 to finalize charter draft for the legislature.
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