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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1912

Page

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Taft silent before Ohio trip as Roosevelt jets expand HQ

Washington February 26 President Taft will not answer Roosevelt speeches before his Ohio trip. Roosevelt headquarters in Washington are enlarged, Medill McCormick announced. McCormick said Roosevelt’s announcement limits Taft to avoid a fight until the convention. Lovellette managers gave no formal range on Roosevelt’s path into the presidential race.

Washington Taft Roosevelt Ohio Medill McCormics Col Lovellette Mangars

Triple wreck near Unionville rocks Pennsylvania line

A collision involving two freight trains and a fast passenger train occurred on the Pennsylvania railroad near Unionville, twenty miles from Columbus. The freight trains were wrecked and the passenger train collided with wreckage. the engine and two coaches were ditched but no passengers were injured.

Columbuus Pennsylvania Allroad Unionville Columbus

Horse theft arrest in Union Heights manhunt

George Gusals, a Syrian, was arrested Monday by Constable William Post at Abraham Gary’s dwelling in Union Heights, charged by Justice G. J. Gordon’s court after a complaint by Mike Adbella of Parkersburg that Gusals feloniously stole a horse in Marietta. Adbella planned a warrant against Gusals in Parkersburg for stealing several articles earlier. Gustis remained in county jail awaiting transport to Marietta.

George Gusals Abraham Gary Union Heights William Post Gordon’s Court Mike Adbella Parkersburg Gussis Marietta O. Abdella Greels Wat Gustis Mariel

Woman Charged in Jewelry Theft Case in Parkersburg

Mrs Annie Hilton alias Annie Mel Peok faces a writ before Justice H Gordon on charges of grease and theft after a $25 ring and a $20 diamond were found at the residence of Dr Fi Ta Jackson a veterinary surgeon. She was arrested Saturday in Parkersburg at the request of Clarksville authorities and brought to the county by Constable William Post. Mrs Hilton previously appeared in court two years ago on a charge of stealing clothing from Mrs Robert Stirs where she was employed as a domestic.

Annie Hilton Annie Mel Peok Jusilee G Robert Stirs Shin

Temperance Meeting Scheduled at Baptist Church Industria

A temperance testing will be held at the Baptist church in Industria on Tuesday night at 7 40 o clock. A strong program of speeches and verifications has been arranged and all attending the meeting will be well paid.

Baptist Church Industria

FATHER IS FINED FOR SCHOOL FEE DELAYS

Roy Vigo of Simpson district was fined two dollars plus costs by Sueder G court for failing to send Nils to school. The case notes that the school had required payment and a delay in the visit to friends in New Martinsville. The offender postponed the payment, and work in its office has yet to be completed.

Roy Vigo Simpson Hak O eMelent Sueder G Court H. Gordon Nils New Martinsville Alice Law School Teday

Rounds Fired in Battle Today at Lawrence

Early morning clash in Lawrence Massachusetts between strikers and a police squad left two suspected sympathizers injured. One man was hospitalized with a bullet wound in the back as gunfire erupted during the confrontation.

Lawrence Mass Mel Suilke Ken

Miners Prepare for General Conference Meetings

February 26 reports preliminary talks as United Mine Workers leaders and delegates meet in SBW to finalize a plan. Sources say the agreement under consideration would formalize de Hinde as incorporated, with statements indicating progress toward a large union conference.

SBW Yori Opstators United Mine Workers Niipers' Union de Hinde Fe Incorporated Aegeement la

FE PLANT: Clarksburg Prostate Company Purchases Site

The Clarksburg Prostate Company, led by I. A. Heine, buys land at the southeast corner of Tradersville to erect a two story fireproof building with basement for a complete cleaning and pressing parlor. The millding will cost between 10 000 and 15 000, with the business moving from its old stand on Pearl street after completion.

Clarksburg Nue Tt Phir Street

Prominent John Purgeson Dies After Tuberculosis Battle

John Purgeson age 64 and son of T Purgeson of Wood Street Industrial died Sunday after a long tuberculosis illness. He lived in Colorado and western states, then moved to Industrial with parents from Marshville years ago. He leaves parents a brother James Ry Iv ing AL Howievel and two sisters Mrs Newton Gavi of Salem and Mrs J K Eller of Davenport. Funeral at Pleasant Valley Church in Marshville Tuesday at 1:50 p.m. with burial in Marshville Cemetery. The funeral party will leave Industrial Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock for Marshville.

John d. Purgeson T. Purgeson Woodstreet, Industrial Mr. Murgeson Colorado Mr. Furguson Tniustril Marshyilie James Ry Iving AL Howievel Newton Gavi Salem J. K. Eller Davenport Marehyilla ‘Thesday O'Elock Fallny Marshville Cemeter Industrial Marsh Citle

Local Colored Sergeant Brisby Receives War Department Signal

Sergeant J N Brisby at the local recruiting station received a word from the War Department in Washington DC to enlist colored men for the Infantry. A colored man quickly applied and was accepted, awaiting further action when C E Swartz of Parkersburg visits. Sergeant Frisky plans to open an office in Elkins soon.

J. N. Brisby Wort War Department Wash.ingtot C. E. Swartz Parkersburg Serjeant Frisky Elkins Fu”Ture

Knights of Columbus Banquet Honors Degrees Conferred

Knights of Columbus at Big celebrate a large banquet for degree conferrals. Delegates from councils across the state attended the event with high mass, a sermon on Temptation, and extensive third degree work followed by an elaborate banquet at the Waldo hotel.

Sdeeretin Clarksburg Ounell John J. Mailley Charles J. Marshall Joseph Gormley John P. Peacock Patrick V. Higgins J. J. Kennedy Edward E. Gaughan JL. Michalski Michael J. Fahey Owen Farrell Ralph Stager Anthony McAndrew Patrick J. Madden John J. J Munday Charles Griffin Dolan John J. Rafferty William Rafferty Piedmont Council Ohn Laughtin Charles Spicer James F. J. Waleh John Rowan Moses Fambural Cumberland Council James M. Shielis Thomas Kaherty Meleespjart F. Harty W. B. Maloney Raymond Cockrell James Judge Thomsa Judge Carl Zeller Steven Gallagher Edward Crystal Council Church of the Distinewlate Conception Father Kennedy P. If. McDermott Pyth Ian Hall Glen Elk Grafton Cornell Clarence £. Martin Martinsburg Waldo Hotel Toca Council Howard Gibbs

Roosevelt letter stirs party talk amid renomination debate

Boston and New York dispatches report Theodore Roosevelt expressing he would accept the party’s nomination if tendered and urging the people to express preference at the Republican convention. Governors and state leaders weigh the potential impact on Taft and the 1912 nomination process with debate over Roosevelt’s stance and party unity.

Johnson Californiad Norman Ae Kooning New York Taft Amon Phnayde New York State Roosevelt Istana Ag Theodore Roosevelt

Woman's money taken by robbers at local station

Edward Reed was arrested Monday morning at the local railroad station by Police Chief Harry J. Brooks on a robbery charge. He allegedly robbed William Deverex, a lumberman, of 37 dollars after a meeting at the Home hotel in Glen Elk. Deverex identified Reed as the assailant and Reed was jailed for a hearing in Justice Wo P. Camp's court.

Gratton Edward Reed Harry J. Brooks Grafton Reed Willian Deverex Glen Elk Deverex File Dayton Lumber Company Hakkers Valley Mckebs Griffon Teidee P. Camp Teed

Robbery at Chiefton Mine Dwelling Strikes Mrs Sabo

Three unknown men broke into Joseph Sabo's home at 4 am Sunday, grabbing his nearly 60 year old wife Mrs Sabo by the throat and forcing her to reveal where money was kept. They took 28 dollars from a book after threatening to strangle her, then fled through the front door. A doctor attended Mrs Sabo for shock.

Joseph Sabo Chiefton Mine Joseph

Senator Gardner Proposal to Take Over Express Companies

Senator Gardner of Maine introduced a bill in the Senate to transfer ownership of the Express Co partials and operate them as part of the postal system. The plan would place express properties under government control and integrate services into the postal network.

Gardner of Maine Washington Gardner Senate

Ash Chapel Revival Draws Over 100 Conversions

At Ash Chapel revival meetings last night eleven persons came forward seeking the Lord. The total conversions now exceed one hundred as deep interest continues from the start of the revival. Services are announced for tonight and tomorrow night and may continue into the week.

Ash Chapel

Hammond Recovering From Appendicitis At St Marys Hospital

Hammond, a popular Bridgeport motorman, underwent an appendicitis operation at St Marys Hospital last week. He is recuperating steadily and expects to be able to return to work within a few days.

Charles) Hammond Bridgeport St. Mary's Hospital

Yolcon Theater Manager Returns From Tours

Fred I. Pickett, manager of the Yolcon theater, has returned from a trip to Ohio Pennsylvania and Maryland to pursue bookings for his amusement house. He mentions a new attraction planned for the Odeon in upcoming months. In Washington he attended the National Association of Vaudeville Managers convention.

Fred I. Pickett Yolcon Theater Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland Odeon Whasling Naonal Association of Vaudeville Managers

Marriage Licenses Loaned by Local Notables

James B. Ronilne and Irma Stutler loaned marriage licenses along with Charles J. W. Miller colored and Clara J. Blackburn colored, per local records.

James B. Ronilne Irma Stutler Charles J. W. Miller Clara J. Blackburn

Two Raids Net Immoral Suspects in Glen Ellyn Area

A constable and local officers conducted raids Saturday night at 9 30 in Glen El No 2 capturing individuals for immoral purposes. They pleaded guilty Sunday and were jailed pending hearings before Justice Jackson Tuesday. The named arrestees include T Smith and wife Joe Robert Gonello Joe Marini John Soren Sam Cuchnot Dominicke Gerone Nedden Fogg. A second raid Sunday night yielded William Post Kenneth Sap Nicholas M Whyte Us GU Shope and four more held for hearing before Judge Gobdon Tuesday morning.

Hohe Glen el No. 2 Auntice Jackson Sro T. Smith Joe Robert Gonello Joe Marini John Soren Sam ‘Cuchnot Dominicke Gerone Neddin Fogg William Post Kenneth Sap Nicholas M. Whyte Timay J. F. Hart Bertha Stam MaLlehore Pegg Nedde Wil Juatlon G. H. Gobdon

Chicago Gratin Market Close Notes Select Prices

Chicago market wrap notes closing figures with mixed bids, listing a 1.00 percent change and a price range from 683g to 4 cals. Details are terse and reflect a brief commodity update from February 26.

Chicago

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