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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1913
Page
1
Charleston dispatch reports the State Senate in a stalemate as 29 members attend prayer and await a vote, with no new proposals from either side. House officials may decide to vote on a U.S. senator tomorrow, but the Senate will not take that step until the second Tuesday after organization.
Mrs George Rellig of 190 East Pike Street died at 10 30 Sunday morning in a local hospital after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, her parents, and two brothers. The body was sent by Short Line train to Canal Dover for funeral services and burial Tuesday afternoon.
Washington January 20 agriculture schedule of the tariff bill was heard today by the House Ways and Means Committee as part of the Wayne law appeals. Many witnesses attended and Democratic members indicated potential reductions in many articles in the schedule.
In Trenton New Jersey January 20 President-elect Woodrow Wilson received a telegram from the Washington Inaugural Committee noting the omission of the central ball but expressing the committee’s desire to comply with Wilson’s wishes. A separate line reports eight miners killed by a fast train, underscoring dangers faced by workers near rail lines.
Fuer cuAnann Bishop T. Madabaugh a young man stands accused in Stareher's court at Adamston of stealing coupon books valued at $23 from the office of O'Gara Coal Mines Company at Prenixville. The charge is denied.
The first annual convention of the National Association of Corporation Schools will convene Friday at New York University. About fifty corporations from across the United States will send delegates to discuss employee education and advancement. College and university members are vending facilities as 31 diverse industries join as charter members. The event continues on page four.
Thousands of workers remain on strike as negotiations wrap. Jan Tentione and Berls from Wirly hods led protests while some workers returned to work on higher wages. About 2 000 curment workers still walk out across the region.
Paul Olessek Wiig aged man employed by Geewolldation Coal Company was found dead Sunday at 3 30 am on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near the Despard mine. He had left the Despard car at 11 49 pm in an intoxicated state and appears struck by a fast passenger train, with funeral services set at Gifford Oxborn mortuary Tuesday morning. He is survived by brother Joseph Olesek of Columbia. Burial at Holy Cross cemetery.
Damaged oyster beds near Long Island Sound at Waven, Conn suffered losses estimated in the thousands of dollars after recent high tides and storm activity. Industry leaders say growers who supported efforts for local industry received a severe blow to their operations.
In Maga on January 29 Soulph Harris, a wage worker, died from a bullet wound. The incident follows a wave of labor tension as police confront strikers and police hold suspected rioters after threats and demands by workers.
A lengthy circuit court session featured suits for damages including MT Wilituie versus Balti moré and Ohio Ballrowd, with a demurrer overruled and portions of the trial ongoing at press time. Other actions involved Home Bank for Savings versus Rachel Wreeland, various partition and sale orders, final decrees, divorces, guardianships, and garnishment directives among numerous defendants and creditors.
Sir Horace Plunkett, leader of agricultural reform in Ireland, will deliver an address on National Farmers Union Day at the Fifth National Corn Exposition in Columbia. The event opens January 27 with programs organized by national and state farmers’ unions, following his arrival in the United States via Raleigh contact through Clarence Pos of The Progressive Farmer.
Albert B Rote postmaster at Lillyvale is under arrest on four charges for unlawfully issuing a money order for which he had previously received funds. The amount involved is 2760 dollars. He allegedly cashed the money order in Baltimore to cover a store shortage. He claims no intent to defraud but aimed to make good the shortage. United States Commissioner Dillard Bila set bond at 500 dollars for action of the Federal grand jury.
A garbled dispatch from New York reports the government considering a name change to Roosevelt for a public address set for the end of 1907. The source text is fragmented but suggests a formal proclamation or naming decision linked to a prominent political figure.
In Parkersburg on Tuesday, Luigi Lotelio was found guilty of passing counterfeit two dollar bills. The trial showed Lotelio arrived from Pittsburg with little change, received fake currency, and used the bills in Clarkeburg. Lobello, arrested with him, faced separate charges and awaits action.
Emil Pour, former director of a Berlin orchestra, resigns as director of the Royal Opera Berlin after a breakdown in relations with the board. He had taken the post a year earlier amid tensions and ongoing disagreement over policy and leadership.
Morgantown January 29 James Spence steward of Eth Club dies from injuries after an elevator in the Main Street building collapsed four months after a previous incident. City officials and club members mourn the loss as investigations begin.
Thompson, manager of the Central District and Printing Telegraph Company, announces a $4,500 appropriation for repairs and additions to the Clarke County toll line. The project will replace 53 poles, add cross arms, and install a phantom circuit as part of service between two cities, enabling two existing circuits to be used with minimal interference.
Mr Wilson, secretary of the Joan trade, invites members of the organization to a 3 Washington Pa gathering at Meld tomorrow Waite hotel to discuss campaign work and a proposed bond for a large project in coal and road improvements.
Buckhannon merchant Casto LL filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Judge Dayton oversees the case with C. E. Hiner as receiver. Perishable goods valued around 19 000 dollars are to be settled. Local creditors include out-of-town holders and several officials in the matter.
The funeral of Joseph Garcia, aged four years, was held at Meadowbrook funeral chapel on Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock and burial followed at Holy Cross cemetery. Garcia had shown health decline for several weeks and was unable to work. Family and friends reported he was considered well on Friday before dying during the night.
The report describes unusual January conditions and salt freezes causing damage to plants, trees, and roots in various locations. Gardeners observe delayed budding and stranded shoots, with lilacs, hydrangeas, and Jonquils showing sparse growth as gardeners brace for a cautious early spring.
Weice 18 TLL. Men. Mr. Snider failed to reach Westonton Banner on account of a serious disease. Thtward Bakwoly is listed in the record.
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