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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1913

Page

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County Taxpayers Propose Study For New Courthouse

Citizens and taxpayers met at the courthouse on Tuesday afternoon to consider building a new courthouse or adding to the present structure. A ten member committee was appointed by the chair to work out the proposition, cost estimates, and report at a future meeting with the county court.

Citixens Court House James Iw.robinson Jay W. I. Booth Coal R. T. Lowndés Clark Hugh Vargis Eagle George H. Berry AD Vavisson Grant Arthur Sheets Bardis Isaac L. Davisson Simpsoe John €. Johnson P. of. Smith

Revival Services Continue At Methodist Protestant Church

Special revival services at the Methodist Protestant Church corner Locust and Sycamore Streets continue nightly this week at 7:90 o clock. The interest is strong with five professions to date. Rev. W. Morrison, pastor, delivers effective sermons while the singing pleases attendees. The public is invited to attend.

Locust and Sycamore Streets WU. W. Morrison

Ayre Back George B Sayre Seeks New Business Opportunity

George B Sayre former proprietor of the Sayre Remedy Company and last year in Middleport clothing business arrived on a visit to Clarksburg. He has sold his Middleport enterprise and plans to buy or establish a new venture at the first suitable opportunity. Prior to Middleport he was in Florida and has traveled widely. He says Clarksburg is the best all around small city for business he has seen.

George B. Sayre Sayre Remedy Company Middleport Clarksburg Sayre Florida

Edwards Campaign Expenses Exceed Rival Reports

Edward submits expense tally for the senatorial race showing about $3,000 more spent than Elkins or Mann. He notes $2,000 in press expenses including $106.22 to the Herald-Dispatch for qubectitionn and ads, with other costs cited and itemized.

Washington William Seymour Edwards Elkins Mann Herald-Dispatch Anilari

Labor Cost Not All in Tariff Hearings Says Underwood

Washington January 21 The House Ways and Means Committee resumed tariff hearings with Chairman Underwood noting labor cost is important but not the sole factor in solving production cost differentials. He cited management skill and execution as adding value beyond raw labor costs at plantations and factories.

Washington House Committee On Ways and Underwood

Garage headquarters raided as owner surrenders

Frank Media, owner of a garage used as the bandit group’s headquarters in Chicago, surrendered today while police sought Robert Webb the gang chauffeur who yesterday shot and killed Detective Hart.

Chicago Frank Media Robert Webb Hart

Safety Committee Meeting in Parkersburg on Railroad

An active Baltimore and Ohio safety committee session in Parkersburg discussed employee and patron safety, with a later staff briefing at Mr. Bryan’s offices. Morning sessions drew many agents from other points to review procedures and customer treatment ahead of future operations.

Parkersburg Baltimore and Ohio Railroad C. EB. Bryan

Local Official Appoints Davis to Good Roads Congress

John W. Davis of this city is named by President John Cornwell of the state board of trade to join a committee to attend the federal and good roads congress in Washington on March 6 and 7. Other members include A C Stifel of Whitelings, Brown of Kingwood, Dr C White of Morgantown, and Hunter Hyl of Parkersburg.

John W. Davis John Cornwell State Board of Trade Washington A. C. Stifel Whitelings WG Brown Kingwool White Morgantown Hunter Hy1 Parkuraburg

Dover Gov Miler proposes six day residency for marriage licenses

In his inaugural address Governor Miler urges revision of Delaware marriage laws to curb elopements from other regions. The main recommendation calls for a six day residency requirement in the state before a license can be granted, aiming to reat tain youth and hasten marriages.

Dover Del Marriaages Miler

Three Men Sentenced in Regular Session by City Court

Three men were sentenced this morning in a city court session by Mayor Frank R. Moore. They gave their names as Ad, MoWilliams, Steven Daegilio, and Mank Stutler. Fines of $3 plus costs were imposed for street drunkenness. Two other offenders paid fines, while a case of another man accused of disorderly conduct was continued until evening.

Tly Frank R. Moore MoWilliams Steven Daegilio Mank Stutler

Brown and McBean Bonded Release After Conspiracy Conviction

Leavenworth Kansas January 21 Roddin Brown and Morgan Mcbean recently convicted in the dynam theft conspiracy were released from federal prison here today on bond. Each had been sentenced for three years.

Leavenworth Kan Roddin Brown Morgan Mc

Trains Halted On Bret Line After Heavy Rains

Trains are halted on the Bret Line due to obstructing track conditions caused by intensified rainfall. Officials report swift debris clearing and service restoration efforts as schedules face delays.

Bret Line

Ballot Battle Shapes Early presidential Race in Senate

The House met at 2:30 pm as Republicans struggle in a day of ballots. Bland and England shift votes while French abstains. several members switch leading toward a potential presidential election this afternoon. A recess vote fails, and the chamber debates procedure as the day ends.

Blessing Bland England Kidd R Wite Tings Coulter Smith Roane MadCorkle McCrum D. B. Smith Peterkin MacCorkle Senate

Chicago grain market report hints at futures shifts

Fragmentary notes show Chicago market activity for January to May with corn and wheat futures including May contracts and price movements divulged. Readable items mention Chicago price actions and time window from January to May.

Chicago Jan

Georgia tale highlights babies and a murder case

A garbled Georgia notebook item mentions Patrice Wright and an arrest on accessory charges in a brutal northern murder. The text references a cabin crime, a nine month delay, and unclear details about a family or witness named Wright.

Patrice Wright Miro Patrice Weight Bal Goaniry Cho Bill Dre Wright Bas

Promotion for Three House Members and Political Ties

The article reports on promotions and political roles involving three House members Crisp Halls from Georgia's third district and Tdvenner from Illinois's fourteenth district. It notes Crisp as a former Democratic Speaker and parliamentarian, with ties to his father and to clerk positions in the House and state senate.

Congress Charles 1 Crisp Clyde H Clitk. Tdvenner iIinola Washington Aaa

Cruisers Ordered to Mexican Coast Amid Fire Threat

New London reports a city fire in the business district at 2 AM, fueled by high winds. By 8 AM most of a block was gone with estimated losses around 100000 dollars. fire brought under control by 8:30. In Washington news, cruiser Denver slated for Acapulco reinforcement. Annapolis ordered to San Diego. A British warship stands ready to evacuate foreigners if rebels attack Acapulco.

New London Washington Denver Acapulco Mex Annapolis San Diego Acapulet Americas

Local Industry Seeks West Side Site Near Railroad

A growing Clarksburg industry seeks a West Side location near the Buckhannon Northern railroad. The matter was presented to the board of trade for aid. If the Jaca board offers no satisfactory inducements the company will move to Clarksburg after an offer from the Clarksburg board of trade.

Morgantown Buckhannon & Northern Railroad Board of Trade Clarksburg Board of Trade Jaca Board

Eagles Clackeburg Raffle Initiates New Members

In the regular meeting of Fraternal Order of Hughes No. 44 on Went Pike Street Monday night a large attendance conducted routine business and initiated three candidates. Thomas R. Kearns was instituted as worthy chieftain for the year.

Clackeburg Hughes Pike Street Thomas R. Kearns Cheplala

Woody Holds On in New Jersey Governor Race Contests

Fragmented OCR notes indicate a political contest in New Jersey around March 3 involving a governor race. References mention Woody and Welalan with unclear quotes about private car and residency, lacking clear names, dates, or outcomes.

de O Hte Po New Jecuty Welalan Seton

Fragmented OCR list of state cities and numbers

A garbled OCR passage lists numerous state cities with irregular numbers and stray phrases. It names places such as Morgantown Mannington Parkersburg Huntington and Clackeire among others along with inconsistent figures, followed by trailing unrelated text.

Binfield Tabkibunthny Charlenton Cshrimw Town Clackeire Paltemont Kine Gesslon Huntigton Meyser Baap Mannington Muriieware Morgantown Mounneville Parkersburg

Fragmentary OCR Notes From Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Case

Fragmented text references Williams and Wyant in a case against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Terms imply a jury verdict and damages or injury notes. The passage shows unclear names and locations with legal jargon about drainage and obituaries of events.

Weather Warmers Bring Warmer Air Across Nation

A weather summary notes a shift from a cold wave as milder air moves in from the south. Forecasters expect temperatures to rise today and into the next period, with Washington D C. and the Northeast experiencing milder conditions.

Washington, D.C Tan Tigi Cas

Salem Woman Loila Stark Dies After Illness At Home

Mrs Loila Stark aged about 40 of Salem died Tuesday afternoon after a period of illness. The body will be taken to her home in Salem. The funeral and burial will be held at Salem Thursday with arrangements announced.

Loila Stark Arthur Stark Salem Oak Inn Hoge Salam

Mining venture plans new shaft in Sewickley area

A coalition of coal operators from Owlo oat, Columbus, Cleveland and Gunton prepare to mine the primary vein beneath Lowerlife and a 90 acre Sewickley tract at Rivesville along Bucklinauon and Northern. The Sewickley vein above the Potter Vole in Layeville street may also be mined by the Oakta firm. An up to date mining plant will be installed immediately. the company owns the three tracts.

Morganton, Dan Fenim Columbe Cleveland Gunton Sewickley Rivesville Bucklinauon Layeville Ohta Rellat Dons, Bat

Fragmented notice of student event and travel plans

A mangled passage describes students and a morning schedule with plans to go to Charleston for an agricultural event. It mentions a 24 year old and a teacher, but most details are incomplete and unclear.

Morganton Sillvernity Uled Charleston

Thompson Ont divorce decree grants baron permission to remarry

The court sentence states Thompson Ont has been granted a divorce from his wife Mrs. Paabae Thompson. The decree mentions a substantial settlement of 1,008,900 dollars and allows the former spouses to remarry.

Woodmes Aber Meeting Chooses New Commander

At a Wooduem World gathering last night, four applicants were promoted to committees and a new commander was elected. Deputy George W. Pom attended. A. Hhomannatt presided amid a tense, purposes-filled session.

Ehatas Dilsterey George W. Pom Grattes A. Hhomannatt

Pies at age of tiv Alan Tes dead at Sea

An obituary notice reports the death of Seilie Pugh of Volga at sea. The fragmentary text references age and location but lacks clear dates or full details. Further readable context confirms the deceased and coastal setting.

Alan Tes Seilie Pugh Volga

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