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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1911
Page
1
A violent quake struck parts of the Russian territories with many buildings destroyed and unknown death toll. Vyerny, capital of Semiryeihunsh, suffered extensive damage and a large portion of its 24 000 residents were affected.
Two federal prisoners accused of selling whiskey without license were brought to the county jail Wednesday by U S deputy marshal D Hupp. They will be sent to Parkersburg Friday to face a district court term. John Morgan was arrested at Timnerton for trial by Commissioner Dailey at Ringwood. Nick Nimo alias Nick Zulock was arrested at Dunnaltone and held for Commissioner Lilly at Grafton.
Parson s trader Col Jesse J Flanigan predicts Col John T McGraw will win the United States Senate scene wide in state politics. The report links copper mine interests in northern Mexico with revolt aid and hints at potential party shifts and consequences.
The piece discusses oil company recruitment in India and Burma, promising three year contracts with transport and benefits. It references the Purman field as a historic, large well and notes the company’s extensive holdings and older organizational structure.
Washington officials announce Aloert M. Murman is appointed a rural mail carrier on route 1 at Red House Shoals in Pullan county. Farley Steel, who resigned as rural mail carrier at Worthington in Marion county, is reinstated to service.
Crowds gather in London as authorities halt operations after a night of clashes with the Abigley gang. Three bodies are recovered near the burned premises of the Peerless Willow plant and a sale notice for the Detroit plant is posted as operations suspend until adjustments. The firm employs 125 workers and the situation remains tense.
At a special meeting Stealey and Heights councils served notice on Clarksburg and Weston Electric Railway Company and its president to repair roads near the fair ground gates within forty eight hours or the town will do the work at the companys expense. The council also ordered a toron against violation of the towns charter to be printed on the ballots for tomorrows election.
A pleasant Monday afternoon gathering honored Mrs Asethy Wilson Lowry with a salad supper at her home in Moltatro O A delicious spread and fine company were enjoyed by Mrs Lima Tones Mrs Jaurte FP Takates Pearl Grea Mrs Taylor Mrs Florence Ruin Miss Cornell Meade Mrs Bessie W Wilson Miss Home Lowry Miss Estella Camry Miss Cord Jackson and Miss Willy Ian The evening was described as pleasantly social.
John W. Davis from the First West Virginia district attended the Supreme Court session after the holiday recess. He had more opinions to present and remained at home afterward.
Glarry Clark of Fairmont underwent enucleation after weeks of surgical care by Baltimore eye specialists. He was accidentally shot through the eye weeks ago and initially doctors hoped to save the eye, but bone damage required removal this week.
Wheeling newspapers boast Ohio County records at Clark's office with five marriage licenses issued on year's end and numerous property transfers. Harrisony county reports include ninety one transfers in the year and twenty-one licenses in the last four days, with twelve licenses issued just before Christmas.
At a one day term the court dealt with the estate of the late Johnn Benedum. Fiduciary settlement and court appointments were approved with bonds set at four thousand five hundred dollars. Win Davis acted as surety.
W H Towyll of the census bureau ends a six week vacation in Parkersburg and returns to Washington D C to resume duties.
The group elected Stanley Gilina as president, Stromiin as recording secretary, E. McGlung as financial secretary, I. A. Duckson as treasurer, TH. Cfrrr as sergeant at arms, with Stanley Guinn A. Clark and McCling as trustees.
Senator Dailey of Peoria proposes in the Senate a resolution to appoint a committee to investigate bribery and corruption charges against certain senators and to report whether any should be expelled or removed from the Senate.
Fragmentary text shows Democratic and Republican maneuvering around primary races. Mentions Chilton McGrory and a party split with possible shifts in delegates and endorsements. Notes agitates about candidates and fronts, with references to Kirto and McGrory as key players.
The report notes John J. McGraw among five candidates for U.S. senator promoting direct election by the people and a Marysion law while discussing apportionment of federal duties to West Virginia. Washington dispatch adds Gaines backing a new post office at Keefertohyvette with Mahan named postmaster. Strong named TW.
The article lists exhibitors and notable breeds at a poultry show. It mentions White Orpingtons, silver varieties, and specific names among participants, including Rowe and Rhods Ts Tattd.
The note states Miss Floried Manley will depart Thursday morning by train to her new home in Mineinnail Ohio. Her father Robert A Manley, a former merchant of the city, recently engaged in some enterprise. The passage mentions accompanying travelers Hans Tausical and Mrs Perry Howen and references Mr and Mrs Howen's home.
A collision near Cheney between North Coast train No 2 and Burlington passenger No 42 left four trainsmen dead and a number of passengers seriously injured, with crews working at the railroad yards. Additional reports note Congressman Woodyard returning to West Virginia with his wife amid upcoming posts and possible postmaster changes in his delegation.
Joseph Gunragelo, once a merchant at Northview, was acquitted after a Wednesday trial in G. H. Gordon's court on charges of unlawfully taking shoes and groceries levied by Constable R. B. Kidd under Thompayn Produce Company execution. The court found no convincing evidence and dismissed the crime alleged to have occurred last November.
Mrs Irvin Woods of 471 West Mair Street is slowly recovering from an abdominal appendicitis operation performed a night or two ago at St Marys hospital. A complication of other troubles worsened her condition, but doctors believe the operation will result successfully. She remains in the hospital.
L D Johnson and F A Mcfarlin, Republican nominees for recorder and councilman, have withdrawn. Howard Drummond named recorder and Robert McWillans for councilman. Mr and Mrs Olan Zelle of Monongahela Pa return home after visiting Mrs Zelle's parents at Columbia Heights.
Samuel Lavitte a twenty year old foreign worker was killed at Denham mine Glen Malis when slate and coal fell from the roof while he and others were removing timbers. He died before completing a few steps after seeing the danger. The body was buried Wednesday at Holy Cross cemetery after services at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
A reorganized Weet Virginia Fair Association met at 4 with directors present Tuesday. Bhermin Denker was elected president succeeding the late Henjamin Brown Stout. W Osborn was re-elected vice president and James N Hess and A D Par were elected secretary and treasurer. Delson was appointed to debate suitable dates for the next fall meeting in Parkershare.
Peru and Limua reached an agreement to submit the boundary dispute with Burundi to The Hague tribunal for adjudication. The move aims to resolve the long standing contention and define the maritime and land limits under international law.
Adollph Poer Hart was today inaugurated as governor of Miancasta. The ceremony marked a new administration and leadership for the state.
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