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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
1
A Times-like report discusses a boundary map prepared by Turkey as Allies draft terms. Dr Danoff warns one peace negotiation may break, with Bulgaria Turkey disputes seen as a test of renewed conflict potential.
The Rev. R. B. McDanel, pastor of the Alderson Baptist church and former pastor here, has received a unanimous call to lead a Baptist church in Covington Kentucky at a salary of 1800 with free parsonage. He will spend next Sunday with the Kentucky congregation to consider the advisability of accepting.
Funeral services over the body of Robert Stewart who died by suicide Wednesday morning were held at his home at the corner of Ocello and Harrison Streets Thursday morning at 10 o clock. The Rev Paul Flanagan conducted the service. The body was taken to the home of his father Baward Stewart at Overford for services there. In the Greenhill church Friday morning at 11 o'clock the Puriah will follow in Greenhill cemetery.
House officials favored routing the judiciary committee report to the Pujo committee and adopting a resolution to instruct that an attachment be served on William Rockefeller the financier.
STARS NEW YORK Jan 3 The 90 000 United Garment Workers of America expect to add to their Tauber today 7 000 bushelmen played on alterations in department stores. The situation set up to public, Thomas carpenter, an automobile homeowner and Clarence Watt Wednam Prancisca, Calif.
Henry Edey a retired Wall Street broker shot his wife dead and killed himself today at their residence on Great South Bay Long Island A marriage license was issued to Sam Taquinto and Rosia Loristy as county clerk records.
Mrs. Austin McClure of Jackson Street was taken to St. Mary's Hospital this morning for treatment.
A broad review of city banks reports a very fine year with increased deposits and capital, strong profits, and continued growth. The Home Bank for Savings moves to larger quarters, while other institutions post dividend, surplus, and reserve gains, signaling robust local banking prosperity into the new year.
The British steamer Alcazar ran ashore off Cape Lookout early today. The revenue cutter Seminole picked up distress calls and went to assist, but cannot reach the Alcazar until evening.
The British cruiser Natal bearing Whitelaw Reid’s body, former ambassador to Great Britain, arrived off Nantucket lightship to meet escorting American warships and ferry the funeral ship to Boston. President Taft plans to attend the funeral after leaving Washington with Secretary Knox.
Brigadier Mills of the general staff forwards a War Department letter praising Brigadier General D. Elliott and West Virginia officers for improving infantry standards. The note highlights sanitation, rifle condition, and increased marksmanship as key achievements in raising unit readiness.
A blue Creek oil field area blaze today destroyed the entire business section of the town near the Robinson hotel or Parson and Petit’s store at Blue Creek ten miles from the city. The fire caused an estimated loss of $0,000 with half insured. Three residences were also burned.
Federal Judge Anderson granted a writ of error for the thirty three convicts in the dynamite conspiracy. During the hearing W. Ny. Harding announced Herbert N. Hocking would not seek an appeal in his case.
A regular meeting of Clarksburg Council No. 872 of the Knights of Columbus will be held tonight at an unspecified time in Ite Hall on Third Street.
Springfield’s Luther McCany wrestles the heavyweight champion Al Palzer in Vernon California. After two determined rounds McCany delivers a decisive win over the towering foe.
A twelve year old girl in New Martinsville was accidentally shot by a hunter in her home on the creek. The incident occurred as Fred Hammill hunted nearby. the shotgun blast struck the girl as she stood in the residence. The injury is not described as fatal.
The deadlock in the Concord New Hampshire House ended when a Democratic candidate for speaker withdrew and threw a chair at William J. Britton, a Republican. Balloting yesterday and today shifted the tally as Republicans lost ground and a breakthrough vote emerged.
Charmeston June session records a historic moment as the Senate debates an emergency presiding officer. Clerk John T. Harris rules there is no constitutional provision for a temporary president, delaying any selection until after the election and after adjournment. Speakers including Senator Marshall and William Taylor George outline caucus dynamics and adjournment timing.
Shor man and C G Mixon publisher and editor were found guilty of contempt of court by the state supreme court. They face a $500 fine each and ten days in county jail. The report appears in the Bolwe Capital Them.
County court proceedings elect officers and appoint constables and a notary public in Grant district. John H. Strother of Wilsonburg was re elected president. Lee Maxwell of Shinnston and John J. Sturm of Shinnston named as other members. Charlee Post and Reution J. Bartlett noted as prior officials. Rosa W. Jones named notary public. Henry C. Hickman and Plevius J. Cunningham appointed constables. C. Al Osborn and Janda of W. Py Weewly named pro bono viewers.
A January 2006 Canadian weather note from Montric describes unusually mild conditions for this season. The St. Lawrence River is locked in heavy ice delays and a correspondent reports seeing a butterfly, signaling odd springlike hints.
Henry Barker a middle aged colored man formerly in Harrigan county jail for ferrying plate was released Thursday afternoon by a gubernatorial pardon granted by Gov. Glanscock. The pardon came after Barker had served part of a six month sentence.
Fragmentary notice reports a death and burial at Magunke cemetery. Mentions Edward and Charles Felis and a funeral Tuesday afternoon. Source text is garbled with unreadable segments.
Charleston reports that Dorothy Raleigh county workers of the Four States Coal Company have struck tying up several mines. One mine had a contract to ship a thousand tons per day to the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. Union officials opposed outside weighmen. miners quit and paid weighmen themselves. Daily disturbances occur in Cabin and Paint Creek districts.
ESRO John Epperson was arrested Wednesday night by Police Chief BR. G Smith of Broad Oaks and jailed. Chief Smith obtained a warrant before Justice Jackson charging Epperson with stealing a watch from Robert Stewart who died by his own hand. Miss Goldie Costello also jailed as the witness who saw Epperson at Stewart. If no further evidence arises, both Epperson and Costello may be discharged in a few days.
Partial text shows drilling activity in Sardis district and surrounding counties. References include Dr Ci iA Barlow and PF L Swiger farm, with top of Gordon mand and potential barrel producer. Mention of Shianeton sale and No. 4 on the Weet Pork area appears in fragmented form.
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