Clarksburg Board to Create Food Inspector Post
The Clarksburg city Beall board held a meeting to pursue food reform. It adopted a resolution asking the city council to establish a food inspector role to oversee meat and food quality, with compensation planned for the officer. A second resolution seeks physician notification of contagious diseases and enforcement of reporting laws. State and local health boards will require quarterly reports to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Beall Board
Hf. ¥. Warner
L. C. Crile
K. ‘Thorn
M. G. Sperry
W. B. Osborn
Osborn
Phie
Wounc
Jailbreaker Zento Tests Allegheny Cells
Zento the famed jail breaker requested access to inspect the county jail cells with Sheriff Flanigan and county officials. He examined bars doors levers and locks with a match and declared escape unlikely with present arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zento
John A. Flanigan
J. D. Basse
B. B. Stout
W. Guy Tetrick
West Virginia and Pennsylvanian Glass Manufacturers Endorse Cleveland Wage Scale
At a Waldo hotel meeting, United Window Glass Manufacturers of West Virginia and Southern Pennsylvania approve the Cleveland scale for the industry. They pledge to sign no other scale and appoint W A Jones and another commissioner to manage monthly adjustments. Delegates of cutters and flatteners were denied a hearing as the current agreement already covers those trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Hotel
United wWwindow Gass Manufacturers
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Amalgamated
Association of
Window Glass Workers
Cleveland
Ind
all@ingale
Clarksburg
W. Via
United Manufacturers of
United Window Glass Manufacturers OF
Southern Pennsy L‘vania
A. Wiley
W. A. Jones
W. R. Jones
Morgantown
Cavens Held for Grand Jury in Tin Plate Hotel Shooting
Eldred Cavens, charged with shooting Seganore Carson at the Park Hotel in Tin Plate, was brought from the county jail to Magistrate Gordon for a hearing. He waived examination and was held for the next grand jury with bond set at $500, secured by his mother Mrs Edith Cavens of Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldred Cavens
Seganore Carson
Park Hotel
Tin Plate
Gordon’s Assze
Edith Cavens
Weston
Conference Arranged For Glass Cutters Wage Talks
A conference between manufacturers and the wage scale committee of the Window Glass Cutters and Flatteners Association of America is set for early next week in Pittsburg. The committee members A P and C W McFall of Pittsburg, with Keen and McFitt, will attend, along with four others. West Virginia and Pennsylvania hand factory reps, employing 4,080 to 17,400 pots, will be represented. President William F. Shinn of Pittsburg arranged the meeting and hopes for a satisfactory agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P
C. W. McFall
Pittsburg
Association of ‘America
Siggodation
William F. Shinn
Messrs. Keen
McFsitt
West Virginia
Shinn’ Memage
Mesmee
McPal
Death of Helen Parker Typhoid Takes 14-Year-Old Girl
Mr and Mrs John T Parker mourn the loss of their daughter Helen age 14 who died at home in Stealey addition Thursday night from typhoid fever She is survived by her parents a brother Ray Parker in Fairmont and a sister Mrs John Johnson of Toledo Ohio The funeral is set for Sunday at 2 30 pm at the late home with burial to follow in the O F W cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Parker
Helen
Stealey Addition
Miss Parker
Ray Parker
Fairmont
John Johnson
Toledo
Monongah Mine Explosions Death Toll Tops 321
Reports from Monongah detail ongoing rescue and recovery as mine explosions claim 321 lives. A census lists 338 missing with 18 bodies still unrecovered. inspectors and contractors' workers may be among those trapped. Nation of victims spans Americans and immigrants across several nationalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stat! Memher
Monongah
Paul Ta Mip
Joe Kentoski
Andy Garetta
George Kingerous
Mike Kingerous
Paul Cheesewock
Mike Mastro
Joe Anchilin
Paul Gof
Thomas Stephan
Carmen Ferraris
Frank Kreager
Pat Laughney
Gilbert Joyner
George Snodgrass
Victor D'Andreas
W. R. Cox
Carl Rice
Frank Simpson
Jose Serafina
Antonio Comarsic
Joe Rinaldo
Matt Ferara
Sam Noland
Vintara Torsa
Jose Marinetti
Coat Company
Yenterdus
Donation Boxes Placed for Telegram Relief Fund
Donation boxes have been placed at Sturm & Wilson Wells & Haymaker Stone & Mercer Empire Bank Merchants Bank Union Bank Farmers Bank M. A. Nusbaum Loar & White Lowndes Bank Lowndes store Oak Saloon Welch & Kiggins Pike News Stand Empire News Stand J F Krohme R B Gil Parsons-Souders Watts-Lamberd Co Globe Clothing House E R Davis & Co Ben Love. A marriage license was issued today to William H Young and Mahal EL Webber by the county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegram Relief Fund
Monongah
Sturm & Wilson
Wells & Haymaker
Stone & Mercer
Empire Bank
Merchants Bank
Union Bank
Farmers’ Bank
M. A. Nusbaum
Loar & White
Lowndes Bank
Lowndes
Oak Saloon
Welch & Kiggins
Pike
Empire
J. F. Krohme
R. B. Gil
Parsons-Souders
Watts-Lamberd Co
Globe Clothing House
E.R. Davis & Co
Ben Love
William H. Young
Mahal EL Webber
Younty
Democratic Convention Set for Denver This July
Reported by unnamed sources the Democratic National Committee plans to hold its next convention in Denver in July with $100,000 allocated to committees to select the venue and related arrangements. The article notes decorum and schedule details awaiting final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Como
Washington
Wetimal — Committee
Hreidine
Welsh Choir Visit Promises Grand Concert in Clarksburg
The article profiles George Pamu ph, a Gas City immigrant and Welsh church elder now in Clarksburg, who organized a Welsh chorus tour including Sunkherar Hoyal family from Wales. The visit supports Monongah mine relief and features a Windsor Castle royal performance with 230 voices led by a familiar friend of Mr Phillips.
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George Pamuph
Philips
Mit
America
Gas City
Ind
Lobe
Knights of Pyehiad
United
Bates
Reo
Clarksburg
First Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood
Wales
Senarturit
Econntrc
Sunkherar Hoyal
Windsor Gas
Blanely
South Wales
Mr. Phillips
King of
Enghinil
Windsor Castle
Ning
Phillips
Invasion Rumors Stir Hopkinsville Residents
Night riders rumors spread through Hopkinsville Kentucky as residents and troops prepare to defend the city. Adjutant General Johnson is expected to arrive to assess the situation and decide on needed troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hopkinsville
Johnson
Charitable Giving Boosts Relief Efforts Across Cities
Donations pour in from rich and poor to aid suffering communities following the Mo Bongah mine horror. Grasselli Chemical Works and its employees lead with $200 plus extensive cash and clothing gifts totaling over 200 dollars, highlighting broad sympathy and immigrant contributions from Spaniards and other residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarketars
Grasselli Chemical Company
Grasselli Company
Marksburg RB
P.O. E
Smifer
Vi. Righland
C, Denham
The
Daily Telegram
Bernstein
G. M. McClintock
Joseph Cohen
C.F Achenbach
W. Mf. Wilson
I. G. Evans
WM L. Shepert
Central Meat Mar
Lucius ‘Hoge. Jr
United Woolen Mills
Phillips Tin Plate Co
Vip Arts Yeas
Hermon Loge
Vine
E. Pruoty
John R. Steel
Grassell Chemical Co
EB. W. Eakin
L. H. Ludwig
Ramon Alvarez
Charles BF. Kesterasi
W. H. Dawson
W. E. Creighton
S. R. McQuiston
Lee Francia
Kidnappers Caught In Illinois Case
A 10 year old girl Lian Squit was kidnapped near Cheagu and found near Momence Illinois. An man and woman who were holding her were arrested and gave the names Mr and Mrs William Jones but refused to discuss the kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Frees
Kankakee
LiIan Squit
Cheagu
Momence
al Man
William Jones
Mrs Longworth Passes Good Night
Mrs Longworth dies after operation in Washington D C yesterday for a heart condition. The veteran social figure passed away in age with funeral plans expected to be announced locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Longworth
Ty Associates Frees
Washington, D.C
Wicholes
Four Funerals At Owe Church In Monongah Disaster Toll
Four funeral services were held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Friday for victims of the Monongah disaster. John T. McGraw of Mohodgah Mine No. 8 was laid to rest after arrival from Mohongah, with the First Regiment band in attendance. A double funeral for Timothy Lyden and Henry Martin followed, with services at 10:30 a.m. and interment in Holy Cross cemetery. Thomas Flynn, of Flynn Street, died of consumption and was buried at Holy Cross cemetery after services at 11:20 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Immaculate Conception
John T. McGraw
Pitt Hossj
Mohodgah
Fairmont
Timothy Lyden
Henry Martin
Lyden
Ellen Lyden
Jacksontreet
Martin
Holy Cross Cemetery
Thomas Flynn
Flynn Street
Economy Urged in Use of Coal for Fleet Voyage
Admiral Evans issues last general orders for Atlantic fleet first stage toward the Pacific. He urges economy of coal with ten knot speed to be maintained throughout the voyage. Presidential review details are being arranged for Monday morning before departure. Miss Clara Ablinson of Clifton visits friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Evans
Atlantic
Point Comfort
Evans
Pacific
Amalgamated Window Glass Workers Strike Statement
A pasted statement from the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America argues the strike by blowers and gatherers targets machine plant employers while cutters and flatteners would gain less under a new scale. The group says the union funds wage protections for all members and seeks public understanding of their position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Clickteburs
Mirlam
Cleveland
Manumerbery
Cutters and Flattenera
Cutters and Flattenera Association
Am, Machine Company
Tcate
American Window Glass Company
Amalgamated Association of Windory Glass’ Workers of América
Amalgamated — Window Glass Workers of America
The Daily Telegram Relief Fund Benefactors Listed
Donations to date include Mrs. N. J. Stone Sar Dorsey Weekley Camp No. 9 Woodmen Frank Welch Williams and Davisson Co D. Davidson Col Luther Haymon Hugh Jarvis E Crane Ralph Hopkins W I Monro Clarksrui Benefit Grand Ie Spyro De A Hill and others. previously reported total to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Stone
Sar Dorsey Weekley
Frank Welch
Oosak
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Board of
Dail
Nichols
Ein
United Window Glass Manufacturers
Helen Parker
Star
Monormmut
Burt
Relief Fund
OWE
Clara Ablinson
Clifton
City
Glass Conley Blowers
Strikers
Ares
Merchants National Bank
Wotal
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