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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1911

Page

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Tentative Ways and Means picks set by Democratic leaders

In Washington January 12 a tentative selection for the Ways and Means Committee of the next House of Representatives was agreed upon by Democratic leaders, naming Lindenwood as chairman and listing Kitchin, James, Shackelford, Brantley, Piers, Harrison, Nixon, Randall, Rathey, Deay, Cox, Hammond, and Hinshaw among others. The committee will also oversee committee appointments and related leadership roles.

Washington Ways Find Means Premelle Mower Siter Ways and Means Lindenwood Mafuma Kitchin North Carolina James Kentucky Shackelford Missou Brantley Georgia Piers Massachusetts Harrison New York Iixon Indiana Randal Texays Irathey Tutndle Deay Cox Ohio Hammond Minpedota Colorado

Five and Ten Cent Store Fire in Connellsville Pa

A devastating fire at the McCrorey and Company five and ten cent store in Connellsville ignited by an explosion. Dozens were injured or killed as flames spread to adjacent buildings near Apple and Pitt streets. Firefighters battled the blaze as three clerks and the manager were among the injured. the tragedy is still unfolding with uncertain fatalities.

J. G. McCrorey, and Company Apple Andy McCrorey Telephonie Shilon Tye Gertrude ‘Onper Rin Mery Willmer Adudfitehenl Anna Fortney Stirs King Minnie Fulne Poff Tatoninwa McCroney vonueLrdy

New Post Offices Listed in Western States

New positions have been estimated at Apple Farm Calhoun County four miles east of Stumptown with Franklin McNulty postmaster also at McKoili Hardy County seven miles south of Old Fields with Luther W Vanitori as postmaster Edgar D Connis commissioned postmaster at Pleabant Dele Hampshire County and George T Farrow at Vawl Mingoronsty

Washington, D.C Apple Farm Calhoun Stumptown Franklin McNulty Anil McXoili Hardy County Old Fields Luther W. Vanitori Edgar D. Connis Pleabant ‘Dele Hampshire County Fieorse T. Farrow Vawl Mingoronsty

Unclear fragmentary item from London news

Fragmentary OCR text mentions June sale at Fivune free and British Isles, with scattered phrases about a dart and sea, and a note that only a few casualties are repaid. Details are unreadable and names unclear.

London Nevon Panied

Two Pound Boy Born to Conley Family in Boulay

A telegram from Mexico reports the birth of a two pound boy to Mr. and Mrs. James Conley at their home in the Stewart station Boulay. The message notes the weight and arrival as a family milestone celebrated by local well known workers.

James Conley Stewart Aaition Boulay Fear ePhlilipa Sheet & Tin Plate Washington Titties AL Strey Woodyard Capitol Police Force Nashville Pittsurg James Parkersbirg Elizabeth Nasheville

Morgantown Bowling Match Delayed by Travel

The Castro Court ten pin team from Morgantown will miss the planned early start against Clarksburg at Gore bowling lanes. The match will begin a few minutes after the Morgantown team arrives from Morgantown, with extra seats provided and admission free for spectators.

Gore Alleys Castro Court Morgantown Clarksburg Gore Tha Gayers Felark Jorerntian Roteyear Mumagen Dreshach Exere Uieys Hapbs Sdanisfo Witie

Wheeling Inventor to Exhibit Monoplane January Dates

Kyle Smith of Wheeling plans exhibitions of his four passenger monoplane at the armory on North Fifth Street January 7 and 18. Hours run 2 to 5 in the afternoon and 7:30 to 10:30 in the evening. The craft, built last summer in Wheeling, has three patents, a 30 horsepower engine, 36 foot wings, 200 square feet of supporting area, and weighs about 47 hundred pounds with a 30 foot length.

Kyle Smith Wheeling North Eifth Street

National State Federation Opens Annual Convention in New York

Federation meets in New York as President Seth Low calls the National State Federation annual convention to order. William Dudley Foulke of Tadiana is among the speakers at the first session.

New York Seth Low William Dudley Foulke Tadiana

Indignant Citizen Cleans Bridge At Own Expense

Washington dispatch reports a citizen personally cleaning a damaged bridge area amid a political deadlock. The incident coincides with Senate debates and includes mentions of tax damages and a caper involving officials, with police and congressional clerks referenced.

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Dismissed case on misrouted coal shipments faces ICC ruling

The Independent Supply Company of Napa California had its complaint against the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad owned by Consolidation Coal. President Glareante W. Watson presiding, dismissed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Complainant sought 052180 for four carloads of Macksmith coal from West Virginia to Los Angeles California due to misrouting. ICC also denied relief in another matter granting 1089 to Curtis Brow & Company for one car of sash and doors from Clinton Iowa to Wheeling West Virginia.

Wiabhingdon DS Gl Independent Supply Company Napa Cali Cumberland and Pennsylvania “Railroad Consolidation Coal Company Glarenté W. Watson Hagwen Gyothe Commerce Commission Curtia Brow & Comppany Clinton Iowa Tor Wheeleg W. Va

Young apple patch seeks Panama Canal police post

William Young, former territorial police officer in West Virginia, seeks a Panama Canal Zone police job under Governor Thatcher. Mayor Jarret supports his candidacy and Representative Gaines is pressing for the appointment, with expectations he will secure it.

Washingto Williaw Young Leuterial W. Va Jarret le Husmane Society Washington Panama Canal Zone H. H.thatcher Gaines

Alleged burglars jailed for Enterprise store theft

James Bartin and David Cremeuns are accused of breaking into Inte R J Ogden's store at Enterprise and stealing goods. They were brought to the county jail by Constable Warden Stewart, and sent to the grand jury by Justice G W Harrison. They were committed to fall in default of bonds.

James Bartin David Cremeuns jWho J. Ogden Enterprise Warden Stewart Lela G. W. Harrison

Do ing Nigely Dominick Calvasno at local hospital

An Italian named Dominick Calvasno is reported unwell after a fallen incident at Gratton on Wednesday. The brief note mentions a broken leg and notes unclear details about care and prognosis.

Dominick Calvasno Gratton Calvasto Gn Bal

Staghtly Improved Patient Leaves Alton Visit

Marvey Stiner of Alton reports typhoid fever in Glen Elk has shown slight improvement during a visit, with health condition described as fairly steady and improving.

Marvey Stiner Alton Herp Glen Elk

Chicago grain market report muddled entry

Fragmentary notes from Chicago grain trading on June 11 show Wheat at 1105 and scattered names such as Gil T-4 nie and George F Tandell of Shinnaton. The text is incomplete with county court references and unclear statements about business activity.

Chicago George F! Tandell Shinnaton x-Dretiden The County — Court

Amended bill filed in circuit court and remand ordered

In the circuit court an amended bill was filed by John Ty Williams against Davidrkiall administrator and the cause was remanded for its further action. Helen Zarava's divorce petition from Unius Pleteniek was submitted for final hearing. A decree for 1007.95 was entered in Lloyd Rinehart versus Bonnie Z. Hayngs. Trustees of Grasselli Methodist Diocesan church were confirmed: A F Great House Melvin Marsh Mrs Wille Wolfe Dr Wayne Corder Frank Basnet David Lightner EB J Nut ter and W T Hathaway. Jury trials will resume tomorrow morning.

John Ty Williams Davldrkiall Helen Zarava Uniiius Pleteniek Lloyd Rinehart Bonnie Z. Hayngs A. F. Greathouse Melvin Marsh Wille Wolfe Wayne Corder Frank Basnet David Lightner Eb, J. Nutter W. T. Hathaway Grasselli Methodist Dpiacopal Church Idee Lynch

Serious hotel proprietor injured in fall from veranda

Ralph J. Britton owner of the People's hotel on West Main street lies in serious condition at St Mary's hospital after a fall from the front veranda to the brick pavement below. He suffered a long gash on the forehead and another on the chin and appears to have partial speech loss. A coughing spell triggered the accident. he was knocked off balance while tearing over the porch railing.

Ralph J. Britton People's Hotel West Main Street St Mary's Hospital Britton

Two teens in federal case filed amid alleged crimes

Fragmentary OCR reads about Henry Banks and Riley Abies in a federal proceeding. Names and places appear garbled but imply a courtroom action involving a day teen, a plate worker, and an alleged crime connected to exploitation or provocation. The exact charges, parties, and locations are unclear.

Henry Banks Polorede Riley Palpkens

Supreme Court Arguments Over Virginia Debt Case

January 12 reports note arguments in the Virginia debt case before the Supreme Court. Additional cases were scheduled for January 16 and may extend into the following week. Court practices allow multiple cases to be argued the same day, with hearings proceeding in the order set.

Virginia Supreme Court Whshitaton Supreme Court of the United States Bern. Net Supreme. Court Alzteanth

Search Begins for Eight Men in Fatal Commerce Building Fire

Reports say eight men are missing after a fire gutted the Commerce Building late Wednesday night. The search started today with authorities working at the scene and nearby areas to locate the missing workers.

Cinginnate Oytan Aix

Tariff Board debate and calls for permanent commission

A historical article fragment describes Cobb supporting a tariff board and urging creation of a permanent, independent commission to study tariffs. It notes proposals, investigations, and the need for expert examination to inform law, referencing statements by Emery and discussions in Washington and various states.

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Taft Urges HG Sum for Gana Work

Taft urges HG sum for Gana work as a political note. Fragmentary lines mention names and unclear factions but show a push for funding or aid related to a project or task. Sources show no clear date or location.

Taft

Sorén Schonié on the te shellate today

The item reports Sorén Schonié addressing a legal matter or court action. Details are incomplete but indicate a proceeding or ruling related to a stated obligation or claim. Names and context suggest a local or regional legal brief with officials or judges involved.

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