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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1912

Page

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Federal Action in Textile Strike Potentially Disrupted Rail Traffic

The article describes severe winter conditions causing landslides and disruption along railway lines. It notes both a traction company and the railroad company taking precautions to keep schedules, with workers patrolling tracks and issuing warnings to prevent accidents. The piece cites complaints by Frickmen about the winter’s severity and its impact on transportation and safety.

Ompany Votenth Frickmen Traction Company

Roosevelt Won't Turn Nomination Fight Into Personal Clash

Angry Boston reports Roosevelt aims for a straight nomination race but will avoid a personal confrontation with Taft's administration. He emphasizes Taft's name was not raised in his discussions and his views on the administration were not sought.

Two Union Heights Cottages Destroyed in Fire

Fire destroyed two cottages in Union Heights earlier this week. The blaze began in a Gibbs family residence and spread to the adjacent building. Loss is estimated at about 1700 with little insurance.

Mr. Kester Union Heights James Kester Gibbs

Court House Temporarily Sets In Logan County

Governor Gingscock has proclaimed a building at Straton and Coal streets in Logan as temporary quarters for holding courts until a permanent courthouse is built to replace the one recently burned.

Charleston Glngscock Straton and Coal Streets Logan

Longworth Says He Will Not Campaign For Delegates

Representative Nicholas Longworth, son in law of Colonel Roosevelt, stayed in Washington after returning from Boston where he had been with the colonel. He declared he would take no part in the campaign for presidential delegates in his district.

Washington Nicholas Longworth Roosevelt Boston Jie House of Representatives Lawrenuce Wilson Pennsylvania Gillette Massachusetts House

Child Burned Near New Martinsville In Coal Stove Accident

Imma Long seven, daughter of Bob Long, living near New Martinsville, had her clothes ignite while tending coal in the stove. She suffered severe burns, almost to a crisp, and remains in serious condition with doubtful recovery.

New Martinsville Imma Bob Long

Fisherman fined six months for unlawful carry in Fairmont

Pete Carin a foreigner from Partackayille received six months in jail and a $59 fine by Justice Amos for carrying unlawful Tul werapona. Luther Wagner of Buckhan non was seen fishing nearby.

Fairmont Pet Pete Carin Partackayille Justice Amos

Merchandise Buyer’s Office Abolished by Wheel Wright

Federal District Attorney said the attorney general ordered investigation into Inter state commerce act violations tied to barring railroad contact with families sending children out of state. Five women and one man arrested for picketing in Lawrence riot. plan to export children to Philadelphia abandoned. Public notice of store management reshuffle at West Virginia University extension event mentions Baltimore and Ohio railroad etc. New positions include general manager of stores replacement and promotions across divisions with Fairmont as a hub.

Bornon Brench Wickersham Lawrence Iestion Mass Philadelphia Wifentive Hicti Vie Sonsoilisation Coal _Company Mérwbiot Hoan-Herd le Robe Delaborstiéa Rotertion Ganorl Atores Divisioga Neitiiig Gréer George ‘Watson I . Crawford W Crawford New England New Order C. Davis Purohanine Michael Mrotonert Rovertson Fairmont Frank Ntely Everson

Charles Summers Undergoes Surgery In Gypsy

Charles Summers of Gypsy underwent a medical operation at St Mary's on Tuesday morning. He rallied well and doctors expect a speedy recovery.

Charles Summers St Mary’s Nompita

Drunk Men in London City Court Hearings

George Tanaway and two others faced a city session after drunkenness arrests. Tanaway admitted possession of 250 slot machine slugs found on him and was fined 3 dollars with costs, to be jailed until payment. One man paid and was released, another remanded for deportation.

George Tanaway London White Brady Simms Rink H.moore Coats Jali

Antitrust Suit Opens Against Rail and Coal Firms

Government sues the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroads and other lines and coal companies for conspiring to restrain trade. The filing alleges attempts to control coal transportation and sales in western Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Hocking Valley railroad is named as the alleged leader.

Columbus, O Lake Shore Michigan Pennsylvania Ohio Hocking Valley Road

Woman Annie Hilton Acquitted of Jewelry Theft

Annie Hilton was acquitted Tuesday morning in Justice G H Gordons court of stealing $25 and a 435 diamond ring from the dwelling of Dr R L Jackson a veterinary surgeon. Hilton had been arrested at Parkersburg and brought to jail for the case.

Miner Killed in Franklin Mine Dumping Accident

Raymond Farr aged 24 employed at Franklin Mines was instantly killed and three others injured when a dumping car partially gave way, throwing the car off the track and men into danger.

Raymond Farr Franklin Mines Tresiiing Velit

Water fear grips Cumberland riverfront as floods advance

Residents along Patterson's Creek and nearby inns brace for rising waters threatening southern Cumberland. Miss Vernie Oeste of Buckhannon visits the city as authorities urge evacuation to higher ground amid rapidly increasing river levels.

Vernie Oeste Buckhannon

Mexican disturbances unlikely to spark revolution

Mexican Ambassador Martinez said current disturbances will be defeated within two or three months as public opinion resists a real revolution. He spoke during a Washington briefing addressing regional unrest and its prospects.

Washington Martinez Mexico

Special Master Fees Set in West Virginia Debt Case

In Washington on Feb 27 the federal Supreme Court fixed Charles E Litiefeld as special master at twenty thousand dollars, to be taxed as costs in the case. The ruling follows post verdict income surcharges and elevates the future debt proceedings against West Virginia.

Washington, D. C West Virginia Jncom Federal Supreme Coburt Charles E Litiiefeld

Man Arrested on Non-Support Warrant on Pike Street

Constable Thomas Kearns arrested Guy Thompson Monday night on a warrant charging non support of his wife Orie Thompson. He was sent to jail to await a hearing in Tun tle Jackson Carter's county at 7:30 P.M.

Guy Thompson Thomas. Kearns Pike Street Orie Thompson Tuntle Jackson Carter

Chinese Legation Flies New Colors At Washington

The legation in Washington raises a flag showing the dragon and the new tricolor of red white blue and green. The photo depicts the newly raised flag above the legation.

Legation Washington

Post Office Site Controversy Involves Washington Power Players

Discussion over a new post office site with a $5,000 allocation stirs political maneuvering in Washington. Judge Alston G Dayton backs the Hostomiod site in Prue West Virginia amid Treasury scrutiny and a White House lobbying push. Opponents press claims of influence peddling as lawmakers consider preferred locations.

Washington Congress Prue W.va Treasury Department Downs Altos Alston G_ Dayton Washingto Wits House

Attorney Morris Tr Cantmidate for Judge in Circuit

New Martinsville February 27 attorney Morris has announced for the Republican nomination for Judge in this judicial circuit. He is one of his leading attorneys of the district. This is the second announcement from the county and district and Tyler.

Poo Morris Republican Summnaton Dintelot the County Deditridge Tyler We! Neakd

House Burns at Beverly Home of Gottfried Doderick

Fire destroyed the Beverly residence of Gottfried Doderick after a defective fuel caused the blaze. The loss is about 1,000 dollars with the home burned to the ground.

Rebels Seize Juarez Amid U S Border Tension

Rebels strike into Juarez forcing surrender with fire on the outskirts. US Colonel Steever’s troops hold lower Pano as artillery guards Wort Dia Aye. business districts fall silent and looting is absent amid high border watch.

PABO Juste Sheelf Madero Tigres Steever I Pano Wort Dla Néhel Torres Juarez Tad Arad Unitad Staten el Paso

Nominations Held For Officers In Weekly Bike Meeting

Nomination of candidates for principal election officers will take place at the Bike Club’s regular weekly meeting tonight. The event will be held in their lodge room at their home on West Pike Street.

Tiery Weet Pike Street

Dancing Club Meeting Shift at Hoffman Hall

Mrs Anne Boggess announces her dancing club will meet Thursday night instead of Friday night this week at Hoffman Hall. The change pushes the event to a solo evening at the venue.

Anne Boggess Hoffman Hall

Coal Field Maps Issued By Survey

The United States Geological Survey released coal field maps showing known United States coal regions. The maps, printed to about forty miles to an inch, color code coal grades and depth prospects, with county and state details, and may lead to a revised map next year. Mrs Henry Hoover was called to Pittatory Tuesday morning over her daughter Mrs Wallace H Prize.

Washington United States Geological Survey United States Geological ‘Survey Mra Henry ‘Hoover Pittatory Wallate H. Prize

Benefit Show For Modern Woodman Band At Odeon

A benefit event will be hosted at the Odeon theater Friday night to support the Modern Woodman band. Tickets are expected to sell fast and can be purchased at City Market Irwin Lockwood store and Brunswick Dool room.

Odeon Odeon Theater Modern Woodman Band Irwin- Lockwood Brunswick Dool Thetex

Marts Family Travels After Funeral Notice

J Leonard Marts traveled to Bridge ton Indiana Monday night after learning his father Jamoa M. Marta died Monday. He will stay there until after the deceased’s funeral and burial.

J. Leonard Marts Bridgeton Jamoa M. Marta Burti

Lucas Dies Suddenly at 86 in Graston

John Augustna s Lucas a prominent resident and farmer councilman died suddenly of heart disease while dining. A native of France he was 86 years old.

Reed acquitted in court case amid trial confusion

Edward Reed was acquitted Monday after a disorderly session at the camp court. William Deverex stood in as a key witness when a bond of 87 dollars and a watch were involved. The trial, held at Elk hotel, ended with Reed released from further custody.

Edward Reed William Deverex

Baltimore tale of man in desperate hospital plight

An unnamed Baltimore man suffers grave injuries and remains in critical condition after an incident. He has undergone several operations and faces a difficult recovery ahead as medical staff monitor his condition.

Baltimore Fay Fesvor Pleminig Nails

Doyle details unclear work shift in vague report

A fragment notes Edward J. Doyle and others engaged in washing payeans with forces out until 2 this morning. No clear location or full context is provided in the text.

Edward J. Doyle

Tragedy Strikes Moorefield In Mineral County Accident

A foggy February day in Mineral county ends in tragedy as the body of a man is found after a mountain incident. Authorities search the area for a missing companion and details remain unclear.

Keyser Moorefield Mi Pa Mineral County Panlon Himntar

Pension Granted to Widows Mary Godamrd and James Hureat

A pension grant is listed for Mary Godamrd and James Hureat. Both are described as widows in the record, with eligibility starting November 9 of 1oni and related details noted in the entry.

Washington Fab Sion Hureat Mary Godamrd James Dink

James Old Ater Dad Pacamont Obscure Item

Fragmentary text notes a person named James Old Ater Dad associated with Pacamont. The readable fragments offer no clear event, date, or context beyond scattered mentions of names and locations.

James Old Ater Dad

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