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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1913
Page
1
Five U S warships rush toward Central America amid reports ex rulers plot to stir strife and provoke war. The government seeks to maintain peace in the small republics as confidential sources note meetings aimed at unsettling the region.
Voter address illegible but shows a call to vote for a senator in a joint assembly. Printed in a partisan tone with scattered numbers and stray letters. The readable fragments emphasize the Democratic option, while other text appears garbled and nonessential.
State rector reported a $60,000 shortage in the accounts of Jo w H Spring secretary of the Enterprising Savings and Loan Association. Spring committed death by own action Monday. Services in Clarksburg planned with Rev H M Wharton directing and First Baptist Church hosting. Court actions include renewed verdicts and adjourned trials with executions to be issued before February 1.
NENBER D Floyd of Morgantown becomes an active member of the Post-Reger Company Teal estate and Insurance agent. Floyd is a WVU law graduate with substantial experience in real estate. He is expected to strengthen the growing agency, already recognized as a leading firm in the state.
Paris February reports indicate President Poincaré plans to depart from the routine secluded life of the presidency. He will accept private invitations as he desires and seeks social intercourse beyond the traditional intimate circle and state entertainments funded by the government.
Gilbert Ferrell a Northview boy aged sixteen was fined five dollars and costs for assaulting and beating William Lats, twelve feet tall, of J. H. Lang, of Northview, in that suburb a few days ago. He paid the amount and was released from custody. R. Martin of Parkersburg transacting business.
The Scholastics basketball team defeated Broadidus College 22 to 8 at Philippi on Friday night. The Scholastics played without its regular lineup, suggesting the score might have been higher.
Marriage licenses were issued to Herbert Haley and Anna Rhode and to Francis M. Kennedy and Bessie B. Brawer.
Morgantown reports Charles Wickman, former major leaguer King, has been hired to coach West Virginia University baseball. The athletic board of control affirmed the appointment and Hickman will report within two weeks.
Residents petition for calf protection to curb high living costs. Movement aims to halt slaughter of calves until age one, hoping to bolster beef cattle numbers and lower meat prices. Local organizers push for an act to enforce protections amid rising prices.
A sensational report from Berlin claims the Turks were defeated by Bulgarians with heavy losses, but the Berlin-based publication’s claim remains unconfirmed as of February 8 in London and Windsor reports.
Mrs. Martha Fisher aged 70 died at her home in MS Clare after a brief illness. Funeral 1 oclock Sunday at her home conducted by Rev Levi Lightner. Burial in Sheela cemetery Lost Creek. In Charleston Huntington and Wayetteyile militia units were ordered to assemble and await orders. Governor Glasecock to propose martial law if conditions warrant. troops may be sent to Paint and Catha creeks if not. Miners fled camps and armed conflict looms as deputy sheriffs clash with strikers and sympathizers near Muckinwact.
Two men were convicted of street drunkenness and fined $2 and coats each this morning in the police court. Unable to pay, they were remanded to jail until evening. Mayor Frank R. Moore presided at the session and oversaw the case.
San Marino elected its next captain regents for a six month term with a Grand Council of sixty members selecting the two rulers. The tiny Italian enclave, a sovereign state since modern times, maintains a policy of armistice and has never fired a cannon to avoid international tension. The population is about 10,000 in a 38 square mile area.
Federal senate will not probe charges as suffragettes raid gardens causing about 5000 in damage. Orchids destroyed, windows smashed, and wires cut in postal networks. No arrests yet, two Oxford Street windows broken. funds contributions noted. Authorities warn further disruption feared tonight.
A fragmented report notes student protests and civic actions in Saintina as tensions rise. Officials address demands while groups clamor for change. The scene centers on the Perini[iek panstheletous Republic and calls for accountability.
The Methiodibs and Brotherhood will hold a monthly meeting at 9 o clock Sunday at the church of its-tire Meinditiat Hpiscopal, with WV. D. Taylor addressing the gathering. The event aims to boost membership, planning to reach 600 by April 1, and invites every man in Clarksburg to attend.
Feb 8 report from Trenton explains the United Shoe Machinery Company faces a civil suit alleging monopolistic power and unfair trade practices to force the Keighler Company into unlawful leasing and sale contracts and to fix prices for a museum trimming machine. Eva J Goodwin of Wolf Stumtt reports a separate local item about a warrant sworn out by Asia Hurst and a canine incident involving brass teeth and an attempted bite.
A scrambled OCR snippet describes a scene with Bentley Wille and a coffee shop crew, a post office, a chaotic event, and a fleeing group rushing to a waiting car. Names and details are garbled, but the text implies a disorderly outbreak with Irish-related references and people escaping.
Mr and Mrs Mannie Nusbaum and Mr and Mrs A Eilen along with several others sail from New York on the steamer Readis to Bermuda and other points. Upon return Mr Nusbaum plans to buy goods for the Nusbaum clothing stores in the city.
In Charleston on the fourth joint assembly ballot Edwards maintains a narrow lead though margins are tight. The Democratic vote shows Bland and Calhoun backing Watson while others vote for Edwards. The tally lists Edwards with a bloc including England Smith and several delegates, and Mann backed Gouller as the other major candidate.
In a fragmented report, the joint assembly adjourned until Monday after taking one ballot. Names listed include SucrezaNes, Glenn, Johnson, Lilier, Par sons, Robinson, Vanmeter, Welgle, Stott-Senators Hearne and Marshall, Hurbard-Delegates Ardena Block Porter, Witte-Senator Gray Delé gates Fresher Hartley Penwell Wells, Mason-Delegates Duty J. J. Smith, Got-Delegates Brohard Hartman Swiger, Charles, Parrish Hiverman Wilson, Glasscock-Delegates Crissify and Yout.
Mrs FW Beckway leads a drive to turn every city lot into a truck garden. Prizes will be awarded to boys with the best showing, encouraging agricultural skill among youths in the area.
A large revival will open March 20 in a tabernacle to be erected on Fairmont avenue at Third Street. The building will seat nearly 4,000 people and will be conducted by Dr. Lyon, a celebrated evangelist, who will lead the revival under OIG revival plans in Fairmont.
Wheat closed 44 1d and corn 45 1/4 while oats traded around 4 2. The notice reflects Chicago market activity dated February 8.
Police report a man identified as Tames Bronmann age 58 was found hanged in a lonely spot under a tree in Wheeling on February 8. The body lay in a mow and the death is being treated as a suicide with indications of a rope and struggle observed at the scene.
The body of Bhaer Tarn Jed at his home near New Martinpel was taken to New Martinpel for burial. An escort accompanied the deceased, with family members and a small group present. The event occurred Monday afternoon as mourners expressed their sorrow.
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