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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
1
Analyzed precincts and delegates fill the convention hall as the Democratic state convention pivots through ballots. Clark, Wilson, Underwood and others clash over support, with New York, Missouri and New Jersey pivotal as the roll proceeds toward a potential Clark or Wilson nomination formar.
Baltimore Md July 1 West Virginia continued to cast sixteen votes for Clark in a deadlocked convention. Roll calls remained monotonic with no candidate changing votes since Saturday. Governor MacCorkle spoke at a Clark meeting to a large audience, delivering an effective address.
The report records no nomination on the twenty ninth ballot with Clark 468 and Wilson 438 as top contenders, and the Ohio delegation split with Wilson 19 and mon 29. On the thirtieth ballot no nomination again, Clarit 455 and Wilson 460 leading, with Underwood 121 1 2 and Harmon 19. Ohio vote transfers Mr Underwood from ten flat men.
Wade from all nine, arrested Thursday on a lunacy charge and committed to the asylum, was found dead Sunday morning. He hanged himself with red clothes tied around his neck during the night. Not considered violent, he was to be taken to the asylum today. From a good family, his act was a surprise and news of the hanging caused excitement.
A stormy strike in Tatameraburg West Virginia saw lightning hit the Wood Olney tower details say a fire followed. Firemen fought the blaze from a distance due to the tower height with water streams aimed to prevent spread to the main roof.
A notice announces a regular meeting of Clarksburg Arrina Asplete Order of Ragin. The date, location, and agenda are obscured, leaving key details unreadable. Members are advised to attend or seek official clarification from the organizing body.
Contractor Charles A Short began excavating for a three story brick steel business block at West Pike and North Third Streets. The $48000 erection contract was awarded to him, with completion expected by December 1. The block will contain five storefronts on West Pike and five on North Third, one portion only one story high. The second and third floors will house offices and apartments, and the building spans 108 feet 9 inches on West Pike and 165 feet on North Third.
KUARLESTON July 1 The state board fixed the state levy at one cent per hundred dollars valuation, a change from prior rates. The total property valuation this year is over one quarter billion. The constitution forbids elimination of all state taxes.
Retired newspaper man Silas P. Smith will be taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on Thursday for a leg amputation. He has suffered for years and is now in poor health.
The Woman's Missionary Society Of St. Pan's Methodist Episcopal Church South will meet Tuesday at 3 O'clock with Mrs Felix K as leader. The program covers Cuba and City Mission work with scripture, hymns, solos, and talks by Mrs Wade Mrs Walden Mrs Nutter Mrs James and others.
The monument to Mrs. Daisy Bestel at Maple Grove cemetery was unveiled with a service attended by the Woodmen. A memorial sermon by Rev. Jesse Jones followed the annual Woodmen memorial at First Methodist Protestant church. The Woodmen lodge is described as flourishing and progressive.
A big Fourth of July celebration at the new fair grounds will feature a three mile marathon with a 20 prize and a 10 second prize, and a 100 yard dash offering a 20 first prize and 10 second prize. Entries open to all by notifying James N. Hess, secretary. The board also announced faculty assignments for the school, listing numerous teachers and confirming salaries will be kept near last year with minor adjustments. the board plans a meeting to decide the yearly fund.
Six bodies have been recovered near the ruins of a tornado that swept through the city last night. Hundreds of searchers have been at work since daybreak, while rescuers comb the debris and assess the damage.
The mock congress held at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, colored, will be repeated tomorrow night. JA Stephenu TM and W C Fleming prepare for the event with many bills planned. Findley and Senator G Rufin will introduce notable bills. The show aims to educate as well as entertain.
A coal mine accident near Viropa Saturday afternoon left Tony Angetti dead after a shot fired by workers triggered a collapse in their room. Dominick Attelo was injured in the same incident in a gruesome collapse, with both men failing to escape as debris crushed Angetti and fatally harmed Attelo.
A faded Oregon feature notes plentiful bachelors and wealthy farmers seeking brides, as a parade of eastern belles travels west. The piece portrays hopeful matches and social pursuit amid frontier life, with local commentary on marriage prospects and regional romantic aims.
State Superintendent Shawkey returns from Clarksburg where the State Board of Education discussed the course of study for next year. Members completed their assigned portions and will present the decisions for publication in due form.
The county court session on Monday included remarks by George F. Handall and Randaul Qualeftes regarding the qualified status of a tobacco tax official. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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