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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1914

Page

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Rumors of New Revolt in Mexico Alarm Residents

Wireless calls from Arlington Navy towers report icebound Potomac and ice jam delays hindering rescue efforts for fishing schooners Hiram Lowell and Frances Witerd. Navy officers say no alarm but continued wireless monitoring as crews face potential danger amid heavy pack ice.

Mexico Paeneeereee Washington D.id Wirelese Navy Arington Foundland Coset Potomac Hiram Lowell Frances Witerd He Islands Enfelde Umvy Safaty

Young thieves confessed to series of robberies in Parkersburg

Berbert and Hazel Boggs two brothers aged 16 and 14 were arrested on grand larceny charges after confessing to a weeks long spree. Police turned over a barn storage area containing a large boiler engine stolen from Bielonib River railroad station at Vienna and other loot. They were captured while trying to strip Neal's Island and will be sent to Pruntytown reform school after pleading guilty.

Parkersburg Berbert Hazel Boggs Bielonib Vienna Neal Pruntytown Reform School Guil- la

Offensive business closes in New Martinsville

In New Martinsville the last day for those in an offensive business within town limits passed as the new ordinance took effect this morning. Mayor Jackson vows to enforce penalties and the police chief will prosecute violators, though many licensees are expected to shut down.

New Martinsville Jackson

Morgantown High School Football Game Cancelled Saturday

Morgantown High School basketball team cancelled a Clarkeburg High School game set for Saturday morning. Local fans were arriving as the teams prepared to travel by train and were left disappointed by the abrupt cancellation.

Morgantown High School Clarkeburg Sit

Zeppelin Airship Sets 65 MPH Pace On Long Flight

The German Zeppelin achieved an average speed of sixty five miles an hour during its eighth prewar aerial mission. The latest military airship completed a long route, signaling advances in endurance and speed for aviation observers.

Weg Absociated Press Pottsdam Germany

Man Dies in Unknown Manner in Nangatuck

William Shreve, 24, a bricklayer from Nangatuck, Conn, was found dead in Nanga tuck West Virginia under unclear circumstances. Police say Shreve had been away from the city for a year and no funeral plans have been announced. Cold weather blankets the eastern U S with low temperatures expected in the Missouri valley and plains, while the East remains generally fair with snow in parts of New England.

William Shreve Nangatuck Shreve Harry J Brooks J. Jadler Nauge Spolice Owifé Weston Road Shreve i Galice Washington Ohio Valley Upper Lake Region Missouri Valley Tower New Ene- Tand

Indian School inquiry continues on Carlisle concerns

A joint subcommittee of the Indian affairs committees from both houses of Congress continued its probe into the Carlisle Indian School today. They focused on complaints against Superintendent Richard Henry Pratt and his administration. The panel arrived unannounced and plans to conclude its inquiry tonight.

Oklahorm Stephens Texas Houses of Congress Carlisle Indian School Friedxuin

Unconfirmed revolt rumors swirl over Guadeloupe suburb

Reports claim fighting near Guadeloupe northeast of the capital and troop dispatches as officials deny a plot. Officials say 2,500 police may be implicated in a revolt plan tied to the February 5 anniversary of the ten days’ bombardment and President Madero’s death.

Guadeloupe Fightine Trodpa Blangtet Madero

Inquest Finds Mercer Slain. No Murder Charge Yet

Cleveland O Feb 7 Coroner Byrne says the inquest into the death of Robert Mercer of Pittsburg found him slain and buried under a newel post. Police evidence suggests Mercer was not murdered by Norman Stanley of Wheeling WV, who is under arrest. If new evidence emerges, the case may reopen. Stanley’s attorney claims police hold him while seeking the real killer in New York. Police deny the accusation.

Stanley John A Cine New York Mercer Cline

Woman Charges Husband With Failure to Support in Coal County

Mrs. Michael Zohn of Columbia Mine had her husband jailed Friday for failure to provide for her. She withdrew the protest on Saturday after promising to support him in the future, according to the case before Judge Gordon. Michael is a coal miner.

Michael Zohn Columbia Mine Jainder G. H.gordon Michael

Mrs DePorest Sisters Headed to New York Millinery Shops

Mrs E DePorest accompanied by her sister Miss Rose Cummings will depart Sunday night for New York and other cities. They plan to spend a week selecting a beautiful and up-to-date line of millinery.

E. DePorest Miss. Rose Cummings New York

Illegal Rebate Probe Taken Up Reported

A communication from Clarksburg to Parkersburg asks for fire fighting facility details as Clarkburg plans new equipment. The Interstate Commerce Commission opened a formal investigation into possible illegal rebates by United States Steel Corporation and notified railroads and several steel and related firms. Hearings dates to be announced.

Parkersburg Board’ ‘of Commerce Board of Trade Clarksburg der Associated Frese Washington, D. C United States’ Steel Corporation Jfurlsg Interstate Commerce Commission Scege Senate Rallroid United States

Norris’s Resolution Faces Change In Congress Debate

Fragmentary remarks discuss Norris resolution on funds invested by New Haven in various enterprises. Inquiry covers who authorized investments, who profited, legal liabilities, and possible remedies to prevent repeats under existing and needed legislation.

New Haven Interstate — Commerce’ Commission Neca Agate Ee Persis Parsons

Progress views on interstate trade commission to be urged

Washington February 7 Herbert Knox Smith former commissioner of corporations William Draper Lewis dean of the law school at the University of Pennsylvania and Donald Ralchsberg will present progress views on the interstate trade commission bill before the House committee next Wednesday.

Woman in Motor Vehicle Incident Probed by Police

A woman identified as Mrs Manning is at the center of a police inquiry into a mysterious public safety incident following an automobile collision. A bystander reportedly shouted and provided a clue to investigators as they seek to clarify her involvement and the sequence of events.

Manning Neanifant Jo' Ning

Trisk of Cap Setrystes and Miners to Begin in Philadelphia

The trial of Capn Setrystes and Miners is charged with collision that sank the Old Dominion steamer Monroe, causing about forty-one deaths last week. The hearing will start Wednesday in Philadelphia.

Cap Setrystes Old Dominion Monroe Philadelphia

Coffman Terk Attack Shocks Courtroom Scene

In a troubling incident during the Dee affair, Coffman Terk collapses amid courtroom tensions as Buren faces a severe attack within the proceedings. Rick, deeply involved, confronts the mounting crisis and seeks urgent action.

Aia Coffman Terk Eiigin Buren Fix Dee Coursy Rick

Birth of Stonewall Jackson contested in local piece

A Parkersburg report questions Stonewall Jackson’s birthplace and dates. It traces family ties to the Neale family and claims a slave nurse attended Jackson’s birth at the Neale home near the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers. The piece notes disputes after the Civil War over birthplace claims.

Hotair de Patire Stonewall Ciio Walport Parkersburg Tys Parkershoro Transfer and Storage Company First Ann Streets Ohio River Stonewall Jack Newle Clarksburg Lewis County H. ‘Neald J der M. Boi Pho Stonewall Jackson Jackson Bott Wall Jackeoh Mr. Neale Pt Stone Neale Heyy Foes River Bank Pat

Death of Local Youth After Surgery in Waehin

Ralph Weidenhauer, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Schaxi Wah formerly of this place, died after a hospital operation. He had lived here for years and was known in the community. Survived by parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral will be held at the Weldenhamer chapel with burial in Rice See cemetery.

Ralph Weidenhauer Mir Schaxi Waehin Weidener Lallington Warenis Paul Weldenbmendr Weldeshamen Wrae Third Street L Delocdke Rice Weldenhamier Hannon Cemetery

Argon Fire Strikes Pride Parade in Inverness

In Inverness Scotland on February 7 an armed squad attacked the Pride event setting fires and causing alarm. Police urged calm as bystanders fled and emergency services responded to the blaze amid the disturbance.

Inverntss Scotland

Bakery Change Hands in Cumberland Offer

Frank Wilson and partners acquire the Mrs. AL Markert bakery on Monticello avenue Cumberland. They will run it along with the Cumberland and Huntington bakeries. Mrs Markert remains as manager for the time being.

Frank Wilson Ons Cum~ Berland AL Markert Om Monticel Lo Avenue Ureyshare Cum Berland Huntington

Preparing for Next Campaign Judge Fisher Case Details

Fragmentary OCR text references Monroe Jeffersah Robinson Gow Red Minal decree in Fairmont wall plaster case against Robert W Gedwick et al. Matthew F Harrison and Anis C Herriconway are involved. motion of the platirin continued.

Monroe Jeffersah Robinson Fairmont Robert W. Gedwick Matthew F. Harrison Manist Anis C. Herriconway

Prossor Makes Goode of Which He Redenuy Dacarts

Fragmentary text mentions a person likely named Prossor and a place or organization, with garbled phrases about hotels, popular occupations, and dates. No clear event, date, or location readable to form a full two-line record.

Redenuy Dacarts

Taylor to Preach at Sunday Service

Dr W G Taylor will conduct a Sunday sermon, with details still pending. The note indicates an afternoon service and an open period for attendance, reflecting a cautious schedule shift.

Dr, Taylor

Millionaire's Sol Behind Jail Byte Tango Controversy

A village council meeting in Wis Vet 7-At discusses a local scandal involving a "millionaire's sol" linked to a prison sentence and a tango dance at a municipal venue. A judge orders the closure of a certain academy amid misdemeanor penalties and city actions.

Norwalk Ners Jasna Ars

Catholics Hold Devotion at Immaculate Conception Church

Devotion will be held at Immaculate Conception Church Sunday morning with a 10 39 am mass and a 7 20 pm profession of the cross. A gathering includes many women and girls bearing lighted candles before the Sacrament, led by celebrant Regina Bradford and a list of names such as Rose Higgins Catherine Gaughan Mary Fricker and Anne Fianagas in the ceremony.

Immaculate Conception

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