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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
1
Governor Wilson indicated no immediate campaign plans and would decide with his allies. He declined to say if he would resign as governor right away, though some friends expect he might remain in office with weekly visits to Trenton while deliberations continue.
Lingola Chautauqua at Central school grounds in Clarksburg runs July 28 to August 2. Lincoln Association plans season tickets at 1.60 and urges pledges via local pastors to aid delivery and collections. Officials promise an educational and entertaining program with talent details to follow in newspapers.
Mrs Hetzel widow of John Hetzel dies suddenly at flotet home from cerebral hemorrhage at 6% years age. Survived by husband and six children. Hetzel president of National Commercial Co Martinsburg. Cleveland to Everett interment planned. Mrs Char M Kinnaird and Mrs John W Parker visiting Coyington Ky daughter Mrs J P Johnson.
A list of marriage licenses issued includes Lui Bukowski with Magda Perto, Wayward Guy McNemar with Rinora Kathryn Shaw, Rosario Cotfine with Damenies Bonsiorno, Aries funder man with Lucy G. Mathey, Walter Slaughter with Bessie L. Chalip, Jesse W. Stackpole with Daley P. Powell, Charles A. Fals with Florence Calin, William Riggins with Lenora Parsons, James C. Casto with Minnie Nutter, Clarendy R. Loudin with Hihel Nutter, and Jemeeed C. Matheny with Sadie Tighe.
A court house gathering for a Democratic convention featured crude remarks from an old gang cohort who targeted Lee Maxwell. The speaker mocked Maxwell and Dolan supporters, calling them puppets as the convention attendees stood watch.
Recruiting resumed at the local United States Army station across all branches as orders were issued. July wheat closed at 1.07, corn at GL 5-8, oats at 44 5-8. The county court met with full attendance and handled routine matters. Visitors included Hiram Lynch and Harman B. Davis, while Mrs. Garrks Southern shopped in Adtman. Walter Stuart traveled from West Viton.
In Duluth Minnesota a car carrying Mra William White and Miss Nunne Turrleh from the annual railroad men reunion overturned near Duluth. Eailed and seriously injured were William White Jr Tangford Madigan and Attie Olds Richardson from Bridgeport and others.
In Cup pet Charueston July 3 report lists expenses for a state centenary office campaign. Entries include 220.75 for domination, 12000 for newspaper space, 50.00 for primary assessment, 2525 for traveling and bowl expenses and 1 in postage and pictures.
Island Park hosts the annual gathering with a large turnout. Assistant chairman notes 65 associations completed an active program and organizers expect attendance to eclipse prior records. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run special trains from Baltimore, Washington, Mount Airy, Hagerstown and Piedmont to ferry passengers and families to the event with extra coach space on regular trains for Oakland and Mountain employees.
Baltimore dispatch notes Senator Watson earned credit from the Baltimore Sun and others for enabling Woodrow Wilson’s presidential nomination. It credits him with ending the deadlock, persuading the West Virginia delegation, and orchestrating a broader shift that led to Wilson’s secure nomination.
Fragmented OCR text mentions selection of a vice presidential candidate with garbled names and places. It references a state, a city orientation, and a withdrawal but lacks clear facts or coherent names to confirm a specific event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Tomorrow and a department departure but lacks coherent names, places, or events to confirm details. Output summarizes the readable bits as a brief item with no added facts.
Secretaries MacVeagh and other speakers headline a Baltimore led program for a labor reunion at Harper's Ferry. The event marks a yearly gathering begun in 1881 where railroad men and their families celebrate friendship and service across generations with hymns, songs, and Zimmerman's band.
Persian Prophets leader Abdul Baha, founder of a new sect, vows to stay in the United States. He came last winter with plans to return after a few months, gaining American converts in a movement blending elements of many religions. A spirited letter to President Taft discusses his resignation and government clashes with Secretary MacVeagh and Panama bonds negotiations.
A Bethany Endowment is promised from the estate of John McLongell in Scotland with sale proceeds to Bethany College. IM. M. Cochran, with Mrs. Cochran, sails from New York to act as Scotland’s representative and will tour Scotland, Wales, and Ireland before returning late August.
The Exponent delayed announcing the convention’s endorsement of State Senator George W. Bland. The West TiMmon Record notes the perceived slight and questions the delay, suggesting Bland’s record merits prompt remark.
The report lists initial ballots showing Marshall with five votes and Chamberlain with one, while West Virginia supports the ticket. On the second ballot the slate shifts with different figures, reflecting changing support among delegates.
Steven Allen a Mundarland Hills coal mine employee at New Chiefton was killed Tuesday night when struck by Baltimore and Ohio train No 12. His body will be taken to Jackson Ky on train No 55 at 6 08 pm for funeral and burial tomorrow afternoon. He is survived by his widow and two small children living at New Chiefton.
The West Virginia conference branch of the Woman's Mite Evangelion Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its annual convention at St. Africa Methodist Episcopal in Morgantown from Thursday, July 4 through July 7. Mayor Fred Ken will deliver a welcome address and other notable participants will attend. the choir will provide music.
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