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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
1
Charw espion Jan 16 Thirty votes cast including twelve ballots this morning failed to elect a president of the senate. The senate recessed until 4 40 this afternoon after Begotta urged delaying adjournment, aiming to avoid a House resolution to adjourn sine die.
J Lester McMillan of the Palace Fyenitaire and Placo Company won the top prize in a national advertising writing contest. Sealy Mattress Co offered prizes. over 1,000 entrants submitted ads. The judges, including Aver and Son of Philadelphia, awarded McMillan a Sealy mattress valued at $50.
George M. Reynolds, president of the Continental and Commercial National Bank of Chicago, told the House money trust committee that current money and credit concentration threatens the country. The West Fork district notes a gas test by the Wope Natural Gas Company on the HV Lowther farm, with no yield from the test near Rinehart Bread and the M. J. Straight fan.
Levee broke in Lawhiesorberg Ind flooding a large portion of the town. Court house, church and school buildings filled with refugees. Ohio River surged beyond flood stage and expected to rise further. The flooded area covers about three square miles with surrounding towns cut off seeking aid.
The United Mine Workers District No 17 session re elected officers for the year led by President Thomas Cairns Charleston and Vice President C Grimsiun Hugheston. Secretary-treasurer J M Craige Voarleston and International board member Ben Morris Marmot were named. A literary note mentions John Fox Jr and actress Frital Schett amid rumors of a divorce though no formal action was detailed.
Richmond dispatch reports Governor Mann reprived Floyd and Grande Allen, gunmen linked to the Carroll County courthouse tragedy, sparing them from immediate execution. The item also notes May wheat and corn price movements in Chicago with slight gains.
In St Petersburg on January 1 a nobleman was dismissed from the army and placed under guardianship after a scandal involving a marriage against imperial will. Grand Duke Michael, brother of Czar Nicholas, ordered the action to shield the emperor’s stability and restore order amid the affair.
Ruth Josephine Koehler eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Koehler died Thursday morning in the Lowe building apartment. Funeral planned for Saturday with service at the house and burial at Tolley Cross Cemetery.
A team from Templeman’s private school will face a team from Mt State Transfer and Storage at East Street building tonight at 8 oclock. Neo administration will be charged. The contest promises a strong display on local hardwood with both sides seeking a win.
Representatives from West Virginia University, Davie-Toiktha College, Glenville Normal, Salem College and others gather at the Waldo Hotel to form plans for the upcoming Intercollegiate Track and Field Meet. Marshall College will send a proxy. discussion includes host venue options for the next meet.
Mrs Wade Jackson of Adattietin faced trial in Justice of the Peace court at Ademston on two charges arising from a Wednesday evening incident in a wheel of that town. The case stems from a quarrel over children and involved an alleged act against a man.
Marriage licenses issued to two couples, Remtophy and Iain Rutehor, Asinne Aumdag, Firla Mei and Anthony, with names and initials presented amid garbled OCR text. Details of the proceedings unclear due to typographical errors.
A Clarkesburg mayoral letter exposes allegations against Thomas Reynolds, a former fire chief. Documentation recounts orders to close theaters, questionable purchases, and disputes over authority, with officials noting state fire marshal guidance and city limits on executive power.
Special term session of the county court to consider road and related matters. Proceedings set for Wednesday at 10. Officials will review transportation issues, funding options, and approvals needed for projects impacting local thoroughfares.
A Memphis man linked to the Jatte-James gang hunted treasure after a $397,600 gold haul from a Missouri Pacific train near Claremore. Authorities pursued the bandits as parts of the loot were buried. the search failed to recover it. Washington reports reveal Charles Stump’s written acknowledgment about Standard Company letters to Chamberlain and Moony of the New York Journal. George Stump testified the statement was prepared in the Standard Office after a meeting with Barstow.
New York January 16 at issue 40 000 East railroad firemen likely to be informed February 10 not before then as ballots issued today and counting plans discussed alongside court actions and property cases.
Dr Harriett B Jones of Wheeling addressed High school boys this forenoon and High school and eighth grade girls this afternoon. She will deliver a tree lecture in the courthouse tonight at 8 o clock on First Aid. Everyone is invited to attend. Jones is here at the invitation of the local Woman's Civic Club.
Woodmen of the World at Clerksburg Camp elected J. M. Howell, John Burrows and John B. Sullivans to membership that night. George W. Poe of Grafton, deputy organiser, and Pelix C. Suttim of the city addressed the camp members.
Rachael Meyers widow of William Meyers who died at her home near Clonik after a illness will have the funeral at the home tonight at 7:90 o'clock. The body will be taken to Salon No 3 Friday morning for burial. The burial will be held Friday afternoon.
Jan 26 0m meeting notes show students at Wat Virginia University and West Virginia consider withdrawing from athletic association. Discussion centers on rule enforcement and potential realignment with Wittgrn Pann Akyivania.
John Jr Graves of Omego Bridge Company has been in Morgan County since last June building county bridges. After a few days in town he will return to Morgan County to complete his contracts and resume work on bridges there.
Morgantown Jan 15 Wallar Focella Jones nationally prominent maker and founder of the W. T. Jones Glass Company died of apoplexy at the age of 60.
Reported in New York, thousands of workers walk out, delaying service and demanding higher pay amid broad action. The strike involves waiters and other service staff as they push for better terms, halting some dining and lodging operations across the city.
Official notice invites county court and officers to inspect the newly completed courthouse and offices. The event aims to review documents and methods for recording county records and to discuss wage and budget considerations.
On January 16 a traveling troupe was charged after towels were found stolen from a Monroe hotel. The proprietor ZT Evans discharged one suspect after investigators traced six towels from several rooms.
An unclear OCR segment shows jumbled text with possible wartime slogans and disjointed phrases. It mentions cement, combat, and a delivery context, but key names, places, and dates are unreadable. The readable bits hint at a public or military notice but lack concrete details for firm attribution.
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