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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
1
Rioting coal miners set fire to a Standam Gas and Splint Coal Co mine at Standard in the Kenawha valley. A train crew narrowly escaped as gunfire erupted, forcing shelter then retreat to Handley. one property owner Smith remained neutral amid the labor dispute.
The tug Sonoma delivered the Panther to Guantanamo today after departing Hampton Roads. Naval officials say there is no word from the Panther but insist there is no reason to fear for her safety.
Pittsburg reports the crest of the third greatest flood in half a century at 5 AM. Hundreds of residents are driven from homes as bridges and streets flood. Damages run into thousands of dollars and thousands lose jobs though no fatalities are noted.
Miss Mabel V Lyne underwent an operation for appendicitis Wednesday at Mary's Hospital. The procedure went smoothly and Miss Lyne is recovering well.
A Charleston gathering of Progressive Republicans endorsed William Seymour Edwards for U S senator and rejected other candidates. The meeting, led by Ex Governor Dawson, warned Republicans to change tactics or risk losing the party’s core. May Billinghurst and Louisa Gay, suffragists, were sentenced to eight months for mail destruction campaigns.
In Charleston on January 9 the senate failed to organize due to absences and funeral duties. Pittsburg figures Degun and Ball, with R. J. Parkant Co., work on a city directory slated for March 4. Delegates canvass the city while absences hinder nomination.
Robey, 50, was found dead in bed at the home of Mr Omufield on Sixth Street in Elking where he lived. An inquest showed death resulted from heart failure.
Marioni T Wolfe manager of the Hutchingon meat market reports a failed hold up near Good Hope. Three masked armed assailants demanded his money but he kept his wallet after a brief scuffle. A farm house nearby startled the robbers who fled, leaving Wolfe unharmed with only checks and a small amount of cash.
In district court Thursday Clay C Hamrick vs Harvey F Smith trustee was dismissed along with R W Robertson vs same trustee. Lucy Moore granted divorce from Charles W Moore conditioned on costs. David B Wests suit against Sarah Y Wont for divorce dismissed. A decree directed trustee to pay fines to judgment creditors for merchants and producers back Salem vs W K Haird. Settlement of S C Denhams accounts referred to auditor. Barnes McKinney vs Moses E Shaver set for final hearing.
Mrs J G Watkins wife of an adjutant in charge of the hospital corps is in a war home at 8 East Vine Street. She stirs from exhaustion caused by exposure during cold. Doctors report improvement as she receives care from the Army surgeon.
Acting under a commission conferring powers of assistant state marshal, Thomas Reynolds orders all city theaters closed until required safety changes are approved. The move follows a Thursday morning inspection by Reynolds and Moses Kendelberger with an appeal later filed to the state fire marshal.
Jerome Jones of Boston, chairing a committee of pottery robbers, argued today before theways and meshy cone xit regarding potter y charges. Former president of the Crusatian Ferwnee Abtivety was found in connection with the incident.
Judge William P. Knapp of the commerce court and Charles P. Neill, labor commissioner, agreed to mediate under the Brnian act in a wage and condition dispute involving about 20 000 firemen on railroads east of Chicago and north of the Ohio river. The plan follows the locomotive engineers arbitration model with a committee of eleven.
John G. Monroe known as Garrett Monroe died Sunday evening at about 90 years old after a long residence in the county. He lived with grand-nephew Walter Aniel and had no children. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning with burial in Springheld Cemetery. The surviving residents include Whoreman Tiglor who will turn 100 in April and is still active, and his wife nearing ninety.
The Toughton Jacobson Printing Company plant in Detroit was destroyed by fire today with several surrounding buildings damaged. The blaze caused estimated losses of about 200000 dollars. Dr Mason returned home Thursday after visiting eastern cities to handle business matters.
Fragmentary notice suggests a legal action in New York state court to contest an insurance matter. The Royal Arenal is mentioned, with a reference to a United States Supreme Court context and potential wartime timing. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Washington reports that George G. Henry was certified to the speaker of the House for contempt after he refused to name twenty four national bank officers who allegedly profited in a syndicate to market Calitformal petroleum stock. The banking and currency committee voted unanimously. Also notes L Showalter and his bride visiting in Parkinburg and the home of Mr and Mrs A W Showalter on East Avenue.
A cryptic notice warns locals of an ongoing chase for a person dubbed "Who Se Who" in Clarkebarge with a cash reward proposed for information. Vague phrases urge vigilance and continued watch while discouraging fear, citing daily newspapers as a source of guidance.
Fragmentary report notes a thief located in Washington D C with reference to Archbold and a railroad company. It includes garbled names and alleged actions related to construction and operation across the Monongahela River near Catawba Mariin area and mentions introductions in the House and Senate.
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