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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1913

Page

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Eight Die In Massive Fire Amid Town Elections

A devastating blaze killed eight people and wounded others as residents were woken by cries and escaped via the fire escape and ladders. Fire officials reported multiple fatalities including Mrs. Beck Kaplan and her family. the fire trapped tenants on upper floors of the Groveport area building.

Abaecinves Rhieva Highti Pitter Pereres Cour Linpiig Tha Tiriett Rae Wrow Beck Kaplan Burney Kaplan Wesop Louis Kaplan Samuel Cohens Isaac Wetare Pearl Welsterg Guente Monzain Israel Golden Tha Mazzin Welsbergs

Thaw Commissioners Delayed Hearing on Bail Case

Federal court appointed a panel to decide if public safety would be endangered by the release on bail of Harry K. The notification to counsel states the proceeding will be postponed until January 7. All involved parties may present testimony at a hearing affecting actions of the case.

Fedral Court Harry K Sige Te Mae

Transfer of Fairmont Italian Catholic rector named

Rev Father P J Schoenen, longtime rector, is transferred by Bishop P J Donahue to become rector of the Italian Catholic church in Clarksburg. Rev Father F Laurenzano of Wheeling will succeed him in Fairmont. Father Behoenen will move to Clarksburg. About Saturday January 10.

P. J. Schoenen Fairmont P. J. Donahue West Virginia F. Laurenzano Wheeling Father Schoenen Father Behoenen Clarksburg

New Schedule of Traction Freight Cars Goes Into Effect

A new schedule for city freight cars takes effect tomorrow with services between Clarksburg and Grasselli and onward routes to O’Neil and Adamston. The timetable lists departure and arrival times for each leg, including morning runs from 130 am to 91230 am and final connections through Adams ton and ONeil. In other news, Russell Moore is appointed rural mail carrier on route No 2 from New Martingville replacing Claude D Moore.

Traction Company Clarksburg Grasselli O'Neil Adamston Washington Russell Moore Cartier New Martingville Claude D. Moore

Official of mine arrested in shooting case at Colliers

W Va December 81 William Bilderbeck assistant superintendent of the Colliers mine was arrested on charges of aiding and abetting the adoption of Jim Logan a striking miner said to have been wounded by strike breaker Mike Potasky Potash Bilderbeck allegedly offered Potasky 50 to shoot Logan Social worker Miss Fannie Scullins helped bring the arrest as families of striking miners endure unrest since the strike began last September

Colliers W. Va Willam Bitderbeck Pittsburs and West Virginia Coal Company Jim Logan Mike Potash Fannie Scullins St. Louis Sbout Potaski Potask Bilderbeck Logan

Berlin Snowlock Slows New Year Travel Across Germany

Berlin reports fourteen inches of snow at noon with ongoing heavy fall, a weather event rarely seen in thirty years. A passenger train near Halle became blocked by snow, leaving crowded travelers stranded as officials note widespread snowfall across other regions of the empire.

Nencorayee Regen Berlin Germany Halle Empire

Committeemen Seek a Coach for West Virginia Unit

Committeemen Jackson and Stathers attend a national convention in New York to scout football prospects for West Virginia University. They aim to name a head coach to guide the program next year, with many colleges to be represented at the event.

Jackson Stathers Mosirs Ime Boulty Neverti Contern Foosball Stars West Virginia

Citizens' ticket nominated for Adamston election

The Citizens' ticket was nominated at Adamston for the municipal election held tomorrow. The slate includes G. C. Southern for mayor and others such as Janes Garrett and Upton Johnson for various city posts.

Adamston G. C. Southern Janes Garrett Areo Stiguana Upton Johneon

Propane Prices and Shipments Detail The Sale

A fragmentary notice lists propane items with prices and supplier names. It mentions Eileen Mart Coe and The Bechler Company among others. Several lines indicate Thursday dates and warehouse locations. The readable text hints at rolling stock and product listings with prices, but many details are obscured in the damaged OCR.

Eileen Mart Coe Eerie Orhebe Amatla Bechler Company Ane Thurvdey Sarinatog

Picture's Return to Paris Sparks Ceremony At Sea

A scrambled note describes a Paris return ceremony aboard a vessel on the sea. Henry Marcell, conservator of the Breach National Museums, is mentioned along with a breach exhibit arriving from Italy. The scene references a damaged package, a pelvis compartment, and a strapped case, hinting at a ceremonial display.

Paris Brenehy Henry Marcell Italy

Pindell as Ambassador Targeted by Postmaster Discord

Opponents in Peoria challenge Pindell future appointment as ambassador to Rue ease. Letters circulated link Pindell with Representative Stone and postmaster activity in the state. Correspondence before committees shows opposition based on unclear letters. Stone has not yet provided key documents.

M. Pindell Peoria Rue Hye Pindell Stoney

Attorney General Removes Wetmore From Michigan Post

Washington reports that under President Wilson authority Fred C Wetmore United States attorney for the Western District of Michigan with Grand Rapids headquarters was removed today by Attorney General McReynolds. No charges were filed though he was said to be out of sympathy with the administration. Until a successor is appointed his office will be filled by a judge appointed attorney in the district.

Fv AssocyAtRorma New York Dee Rhinelander Waldo Kline Up Tueréinall Waldo Max Schmittberger AML

Scholastics to Face Weston Collegians on Thursday

The Scholastics travel to Weston Thursday at 2 20 pm to meet the Weston Collegians. After beating Weston 117 to 22 last Monday, the squad includes Williams Rigby Osburn Garrett Louden McAndrew and L Martz and will depart on the 1 20 pm car.

Weston Collegians Weston Williams Rigby Osburn Garrett Louden McAndrew L. Martz

New mail routes approved from Terra Alta area

Washington December 31 Congressmen Brown arranged two new mail routes from Terra Alta Preston to begin March 2. Route No 3 will cover 23 miles, serve 123 families, with carrier salary 1056 a year. Route No 4 will run 26 miles, serve 36 families, salary 1100 a year. Master at Woods Putnam County replaces James K Wade.

Serecins Washington Brown Terra Alta Preston

Post Office Extends Cairo to Route No 2 Service

Washington December 21 announcement from the post office department states Route No 2 out of Cairo has been extended to provide eleven towns with mail delivery. Officials indicate the change follows a formal notification and will affect local residents and businesses.

Iorian Nolen J. Gldyans

Undefined Phrase Summary From OCR Fragment

The readable text shows a garbled fragment mentioning a corporate state and a main entity. It lacks clear names, dates, locations, or concrete actions to form a factual news card.

Train blown up by B in tense clash with Mallee

In a startling incident, a train was blown up amid a collision-like confrontation between B and Mallee forces. The event sparked alarms and drew swift responses from local authorities and witnesses. No further details on casualties or motives were immediately available.

Queen Victoria Fond of Her Children Declares Personal Portraits

Queen Victoria of Spain is described as fond of her children. A photograph set features her youngest son Prince Juan and her youngest daughter. The text notes October 24, 1987 as a birth date for Thariqteen, daughter of Princess Henry of Battenberg, and mentions the wedding of her to King Alphonso on May 1, 1906. The Infante Alphonsa, Prince of Austria, is cited as elder, born May 10, 1907, with further family details referenced.

Victoria Sugenle Spain Juan Imiphilre Pricese Maria P Christian Thariqteen Henry of Battenberg Wes Alphonso Infante Alphonsa, Prince of the Austuriga Price

Maryland National Guard Troops Sent for Murder Trial

The Second battalion of the Fifth regiment Maryland national guard arrived at Chestertown at dawn to assist Kent county court during the murder trial of two Black defendants, Nermin Mabel and James Farkwar, for the killing of James M. Coleman. Troops set up camp near county buildings with full equipment and ammunition under Brigadier General Charles Galtherts.

Panam Chestertown Maryland National Guard Darlimore Kent County Nérmmin Mabel James Farkwar James M. Coleman Jall Charles Galtherts Galth

Plot to assassinate Huerta foiled in Mexico City

A suspected conspiracy to kill Provisional President Huerta at the New Year’s reception was disrupted by arrests in a suburban house. Police say plotters planned to enter General Huerta’s home at the end of the event to offer a greeting and theft. A named gubernatorial official is referenced in relation to the case.

Mexico City Huerta Huerin Conto

Atlantis Destroyed by Explosion Off Coast

Norwegian steamer Atlantis sailed from Gelvetton at 4 PM with fourteen passengers on board. Four hours later the Norman Castle reported smoke on the horizon and two distant explosions. Attempts to reach Atlantis by wireless failed. battleships in the area also could not establish contact.

Atlantis Gelvetton Sea Avantis Norman Castle Hare

Army Ends 1919 With Two Typhoid Cases Reported

Washington December 31 The army closed 1919 with only two typhoid fever cases affecting disciplined strength of over 60,000 officers and men. One case involved a soldier not immunized before enlistment believed to have contracted fever beforehand. The other case occurred among troops in China where immunization history is unclear.

Washington China

County Doubt The Counts Abul Secapeda Aerated

A murky editorial note mentions aerial and river trade in a regional county, with scattered references to Indian rum, Eagle district, city banks, and a promised towable item slated for removal tomorrow along the street.

hHdee Indian Rum Wi Eagle Distri

Adjutant General Informs Ky Sheriff on Mountain Gang

Pineville Kentucky December report from Governor McCreary directs no more search for Happy Jack Henrickson and his clan of mountain men hiding in the trees and Wyse street. adjutant general ordered to proceed with warnings and preserve safety during twenty search nights as required by the treetop pursuit plan.

Pineville Rillx McCreary Henrickson Eqneral

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