22 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
1
Feb 22 Washington observances mark a tense day as President Taft plans visits in AlexandriaVA and a Washington Memorial Association of Masons hosts a banquet. The scene includes clergy and clerks amid a politically charged atmosphere and chatter of removing a Professor Green T.
In Charleston on February 22 a Senate panel recommended dismissing Henry Green a professor at Greatront University. President Hartfield and local regents discuss funding and a possible resignation to Thomas Hodges. The Senate also passed bills on insurance solicitors tax collection time and town formations amid broader appropriations actions. Senator Flynn is ill with pneumonia delaying attendance and raising party concerns. Governor Glasscock vetoed Charleston charter amendment No 63. Senate voted to override.
Officials discuss wireless testing on moving trains if Union Pacific access is granted. B and C lines would equip Astraine with wireless gear and stations about 150 miles apart, likely near Clarksburg, to send and receive messages and avert head on collisions on the B and C routes.
Mayor Frank R. Moore opened police court this morning with three drunkenness cases. One man sent to Fairmont for nonpayment of four dollars. A second released on an order on his employer for four dollars. The third pleaded not guilty and faced further hearing after an evening session.
The Pilbeo Purmitive and Plano Owmiing, who bought the Broth of the Fuel City Furnishing Company, AC 231 South Third street, retire from business. The purchase aims to secure the store room for a new spring stock arriving at the warehouse and to facilitate a fireproof display. The Palace Furniture and Plano Company stores on Second and Third streets will be used, with J M Corsdoner overseeing the Second Street location and Charles L Devine managing the former Third Street site.
The third meeting of the Dunller reading circle of Clarkesurr was held Tuesday evening at Prof. D. H. Kyle's Monticello avenue residence. Rev. Mire Lowistal presided and officers were installed including President Dr. H. Kyle, Vice president Miss Morenve Rutmn, Secretary Miss Lille Allen, Assistant secretary Miss Stella Walker, and Treasurer Miss Win Lore.
Fighting broke out yesterday as rebel KavernMeNt troops clashed with troops here. One Soviet soldier was killed and ten others were injured in the brief combat. President Silion ordered a desky- Hoe restoration.
The Dean Eil provision allowing dry territory cities to vote on saloons if local option shows wet failed in the House by 60 to 56. The bill had previously passed the Senate and moved to consideration.
President Lewis and officials of the United Mine Workers meet with operators at the Tuscaraizes to discuss a 22 1 con ference bet on policy and a hoped settlement of the route in the area.
Barkirsbuiirg reports the Kersburg district voted 3,180,000 for lands to build ten miles of country road outside the city proper yesterday.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an oval appropriation and a study. The text mentions heads, Galles, and bids related to a House study, but details are unclear.
Queet Ont business was quiet on Washington's Birthday with many offices and banks closed. Stores reported a dull day as snow fell and temperatures remained unusually cold. City offices and postal windows operated limited hours, while public services stayed largely shut and municipal authorities noted the patriotic mood at the police court.
Cleveland police report the arrest of Vicenzo Polato, an Italian resident, in connection with the murder of Witten Lipa and Hotiaire oe at Black Diamond, California. Local officials call the development important for the investigation.
Benjamin Harris faced charges under federal revenue laws and was held for the April term in Wheeling after failing to post bond. Lorimer’s Senate address drew large crowds as the chamber began the session with high interest in the ongoing case, with no vote expected today.
The governor approved four Senate bills and two House bills. Senate Bill No. 2 amends the Wellensburg charter. Senate Bill No. 79 relates to county clerk records. Senate Bill No. 37 authorizes counties to grant subscriptions in aid of railroad corporations. House Bill No. 249 relates to the sale of cocaine. House Bill No. 284 recalls the law creating the state road fund.
A large Elks lodge gathering covered routine business and important matters. One membership application was approved as the Annual election, two weeks away, drew interest with several candidates nominated. Nominations close election night and next Tuesday features further discussion after initiations. John P. Peacock chairs the social committee planning the session.
Two young men were sentenced to five days in the county jail by Justice Samuel W. Gordon after a drunk and disorderly conviction. The hearing followed a Tuesday night incident near the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad property in Glen lic.
The record from the session lists decisions on cases from multiple counties. Several matters were affirmed or reversed by the court, including American Canning Company vs Grojet Company from Mencer county affirmed, City of Jikins from Jackson reversed, and New Martinsville vs Telephone Company from Wetzel affirmed, with other motions and orders noted.
A perplexing report notes possible perjury connections involving Faso Gratuitiesito. Details remain unclear as the morning briefing provides fragmented references to the case and related parties.
Nathan Henry Camp died in Morgantown area after moving to Monongalia county years ago. Survived by Justice W. P. Camp a brother and two sisters Martha Scott of Fairmont and Rachel Camp of Parkersburg. Funeral plans not yet set.
Washington February 22 Senator LaFollette calls for an investigation of published charges against government. Naval secrets are allegedly disclosed to the Argentine Republic via the construction of two battleships in the United States. Miss Edna Maxwell of Jane Lew visited the city on Wednesday.
Fragmentary text references a matinee event and grand lodge officers. Mentions a Pitt hotel, Tower of the state, and an alted ruler of the Elke. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
Sir and Mrs J B De family have returned from Moorefield West Virginia where they attended the funeral of Mrs Doman mother of Mr Doman. The event concluded a family observance with relatives traveling to the scene.
John Ray Clark, field secretary of the Christian Endeavor Society for West Virginia, Kentucky and Mise counties, will meet with Clarksburg Endeavorers on Friday February 24 at Central Christian church. A 6 48 conference in the Sunday School room precedes a 7 45 general rally. Aimed at young peoples work, the event invites members of all church societies in Clarksburg to attend. A junior societies rally is planned for Friday afternoon at 4:00 with a social hour afterward.
Fragmentary note mentions a Saturday gathering and a corporation movement. A canal fracturing issue is noted, with a one day session and a forthcoming event next week. Details and names are unreadable.
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