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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1913

Page

2

House WANTS TO COME HOME DURING POSTPONED SESSION

Charleston January 16 Thirty Three ballots were cast and then a recess taken to four o clock. The morning session failed to elect a president of the Senate. The Republican Marshall held the floor until four this afternoon to prevent the House of Delegates adopting a resolution to adjourn sine die. The Senate reorganized after the pause and the chamber adjourned briefly.

Charleston Senate Marshall House of Dalagans

Watt prize for Sealy mattress ad contest awarded to McMillan

J Lester McMillan of Palace Furniture and Piano Company won first prize in a nationwide advertising writing contest conducted by Sealy Mattress Company of Sugar Land Texas. Over 1,000 entries competed. Ayer and Son of Philadelphia judged and awarded a Sealy mattress valued at 350 dollars to the top ad.

J. Lester McMillan Palace Furniture and Piano Company Watt Sealy Mistress “Company Sugar Land Tex Seally Mattress Sealy Mattress Company Dne Wy Ayer and Son Philmetphim McMillax

Menace Washington If a President’s money trust warners

Reynolds, president of Continental and Commercial National Bank, testifies to the House money trust commission alleging current money and credit concentration threatens the country. The testimony references farm and production figures, with unclear locality details and several names damaged by OCR.

Washington House Money Trust Commission George M. Reynolds Continental and Gormiiéroint National Bank Chien, Kany

Divorce granted? John Fox Jr and Fritz Scheff seek end to marriage

In Lavalordurg Ohio flood waters rise above forty six feet driving residents from homes and forcing refuge in courthouses. Amid turmoil the scandal of author John Fox Jr and actress Fritz Scheff unfolds as they petition the court to end their troubled marriage amid public rumor and past denials.

John Fox Fritz Scheff Fox Hind Gousip Sara

UMW District 1 Officers Named in Charleston

In Cai Omatiseston on January 16 the United Mine Workers District 1, covering West Virginia and parts of Kentucky, announced officers for an extended term. President Thomas Cairns, Charles Ton, vice president CG Grimuth, Hunterton, secretary-treasurer J M Craigo, Charleston, and international board member Ben B L Morris of Marmet were listed with duties and locations.

Omatineston Upited Min Workers of District West Virginia Kentuky Senaton Peve Re Alécheite Ileenainnus Thomas Cairns Charleston

Governor Grants Allens Reprieve In County Tragedy

In Hicamond Virginia on January 16 Governor Mann reprieved two gunmen involved in Carroll County court Nigusa tragedy. The men had been sentenced to dine tomorrow for their part in the incident, a ruling reported by local editors.

Hicamond Koyd Ohd Org Aven Lave Carroll County Court Nigusa Mann

Czar Removes Grand Duke In Domestic Power Struggle

In St. Arthusburg on January 16 the emperor orders the private life of a married woman spared. Grand Duke Michael, brother of Osar Nicholas, is ousted from his high rank in the army and required to transfer his property and guardianship to a court guardian amid a veiled power struggle within the royal family.

ST. Arthrsburg Belaves Michael Osar Nicholas

Baby dies of stomach illness in Lowe building

Ruth Josephine Koehler, month-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Koehler, died Thursday in the family apartment in the Lowe building. Funeral Saturday morning at home, with service, then burial at Holy Cross cemetery.

Ruth’ Josephine Koehler Edward Koehler Lowe Building Holy Grom Cemetery

Private school basketball game at Kua Pike arena

A basketball game featuring Venmoyeman's private school will be held at 8 oclock at the venue on Kua Pike. No admission details are provided.

Venmoyeman Trinator and

Inter Collegiate Track and Field Meet Planning Meet

Representatives from West Virginia University and multiple colleges convene at the Walton Hotel to plan the Inter Collegiate Track and Field Meet for the next year. West Virginia University athletic director Dr Edmunds and officials from Salem College and Fairmont State Normal attend, with Marshall College represented by proxy. Discussions will cover host venue and dates, noting Clarksville and Fairmont lack decisive roles but both have adequate grounds.

Sihl Waido Hotel Dols’ Wehe West Virginia University We Ys Edmunds West Virginia Wassoyan A. H. Stansbury Davie-Elkine College Ted Hi Coonan Athletic Association Glenville Sarmal J. D. Muldoon Fairmont State Normal

Woman on Trial in Adaiston Court Case

Mrs. Wate Jackson of Adamston faces charges after a late Thursday incident in Adauston. The case stems from a quarrel that escalated into a street beating of Miss Marie Bowman Wednesday evening. Court action follows the alleged dispute over a haven.

Marriage Licenses Filed in Tone City District Court

The notice reports marriage license filings for Tessriolph J and Butchor, Asienzi Amedeomf Ro Sarl Mete, and Anthony Rats and Neanistaw Wititazne. Details show names and related procedural steps for license issuance.

Tetriolphj Tntn Butchor Asienzi Amedeomf Ro Sarl Mete Anthony Rats Neanistaw Wititazne

City turmoil over Reynolds conduct resurfaces in Clarkabur letter

Clarksburg officials confront a turbulent history as Mayor Moore and Acting Fire Chief Reynolds are cited in a dated sequence of letters and orders. The document traces alleged improper actions, mismanagement, and conflicts with the fire department and city administration, including theater closures and authority questions. Details reference 1912 to 1919 events, with mentions of the Exponent newspaper and the Telegram.

Clarksburg Clerketurg Exponent Adax Wewepaper Fire Department Clark Thos. Reynolds Mrowble Reynolds Fabric Fire Hose Company New York IH. L. Brooks W. Va Star Victoria Odeon Hjou Thomas Reynolds Brooks West Virginia Kindelberger Reynolda Heckers Underworld Exponent

Red Hot Trail After Hearst Loot Buried by Bandits

Fragmented notes recount a post Civil War tale of the Jane Jamies gang and Jesse James fleeing with loot from a Missouri Pacific train. A buried cache near Claremore is linked to a workman finding gold allegedly planted by the outlaws.

Kit Dalton Aremphie Jane-Jamies Claremore Jesse James Dalton James Missouri Pacific Jodie

Railroad Firemen Vote On Strike Denied In Court Action

In a circuit court session the application filed by Jasper S. Kyle and others to prohibit Dr John B. Smith and others from rifling a gas well near plaintiffs properties was denied and a temporary restraining order dissolved. Proceedings noted on other cases and condemned properties with monetary awards listed. In New York a January 16 vote showed 36,009 railroad firemen on the strike question, with results not expected to be announced before February 10 and sailors returning to duties by February 3.

Circuit Court Jasper S. Kyle John B. Smith Otfers Vity School Board Thomas Feeney Ezra Bridget Callaghan Fogney Callaughan George Ast Salem Moresnd Brother Atte Mattey Alice Hott New York Witt

Dr Ones Lecture on First Aid At Court House Tonight

Dr Harriet B Jones of Wheeling spoke to high school boys this forenoon and to high school and eighth grade girls this afternoon. She will give a free lecture on First Aid at the courthouse tonight at o clock. Everyone is invited to attend. Dr Jones is here with the local Woman's Civic Pub group.

Harriet B. Jones Wheeling Court House Tr. Jones Woman's Civic Pub

Meyers Funeral for Mrs. Rachael Meyers

Funeral services for Mrs. Rachael Meyers wife of Wik Yam Meyers will be held at the home tonight at 7 30. The body will be taken to Balomatt Mo Friday morning for burial.

Rachael Meyers Wik Yam Meyers Ater Howe Gien Bik Ula Dases Aight Balomatt Mo Moon

Woodmen Elect Officers for Clarksburg Camp No 9

Woodmen of the World Clarksburg Camp No 9 elected L M Howell John Burrows and Jon Sullivan to lead the group last night George W Poe from Grafton served as deputy and Felix Sutton addressed the camp members present in the city meeting

Clarksburg Woodmen of the World L. M. Howell John Burrows Jon Sullivan Yo ‘Mensurab George (W. Poe Grafton Orzumtenr Felix Sutton

West Virginia University Withdraws From Athletic Association

At a management meeting the university voted unanimously to withdraw from ties to the athletic association due to unenforced rules. The moveffects Morgantown based program and alters future winter sports scheduling with Penn and West Virginia entities mentioned.

Morgantown Jan Rlee West Virginia Turpet Logicra Association of Wintere Penn Ayleadis

Local Bridge Builder Returns to Morgan County

Building Demers Mohn K. Graves, an Owego Bridge Company representative, returned from Morgan County where he has been constructing county bridges since last June. After a few days here he will return to Morgan County having completed his contracts there.

Mohn K. Graves Owego Bridge Company Morgan County

Walter A Jones Dead At 68 In Morgantown

Walter Aorelia Jones, nationally prominent in the window glass industry and founder of the W. I Jones Glass Company, died of apoplexy in Morgantown at the age of 68. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Morgantown Walter Aorelia Jones W. i Jones Here

Thousands Strike in New York City Nighttime Waiters

In New York City thousands more food service workers join a broad strike. Reports indicate large numbers, with many willing to walk out over 16 nights of labor action and ongoing ratification issues. Local scenes show workers mobilizing amid rising tensions and potential impacts on dining service across the city.

York New York Waltons Soukerk Salas CIA

New Court House Proposal Sparks County Meeting

The county plans an extensive courthouse project and invites residents to a meeting at the courthouse on Saturday January 18 1913. The aim is to discuss ways and means to provide space for county offices and county records and to plan for future needs.

Mleal Teroin Deuinad Apolat Coisa

Towels Theft Charge At Monroe Hotel In Parkersburg

Two traveling actors were arrested at a railroad station in Parkersburg on January 16 for allegedly stealing towels from rooms at the Monroe hotel. The pair paid for the towels and hotel costs, confessing to taking towels from a single room during their stay. The case proceeded with formal charges filed.

Parkorsburg Jan Monroe Hotel

Miss Cors-Smith Patient in Fall at Highland Park Hospital

A patient at Highland Park Hospital yesterday suffered a fall injuring her right hip. The incident occurred as she was being attended to at the facility, with officials reporting she is currently in a stable but limited condition.

Miss Cors- Smith Focal Hospital Highland Park Yesterdar Alurmnar Jared

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