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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1914

Page

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Wilsons envoy goes to Mexico

Washington July 3 American delegates to the Mexican mediation conference Justice Lamar and Frederick W Dehmann returned to the capital and conferred with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan During recess the American delegates remain in Washington while the three South American mediators go back to await the next wave in attention Wilson persons and envoy John R Billiman sails to Mexico as President Wilsons personal envoy to induce Constitutionalist leaders to mediate their differences with Huerta

Washington DE. C Justics Amar Frederick W. Dehmann Redpital Wilson Bryan John R. Billiman Coftsul Saltillo Ert Washington Today Mexico Huerta

Republican committee to meet at court house on July 11 1914

Arthur K Thorn chairman calls a Republican county committee meeting at the court house at 1 30 p m Saturday July 11 1914 to nominate a county ticket and set a date for selecting delegates to the congressional and senatorial conventions to be called later.

Arthur K. Thorn Republican County Committee Court House Girlock Republican County Executive Committee Harr Rman County Hurf

Chief Marshal Gore to Lead Fourth of July Parade

Claude W. Gore named chief marshal for tomorrow's Fourth of July parade. The march begins at 9:20 a.m. at Second and Pike, travels west to Chestnut then Main, east to Oak, west on Pike to Third, with foot, horseback, and float formations assigned to Hewes, South Second, Mechanic streets, and marshals assembling at 8:30 on Third Street. Local participation encouraged.

Claude W. Gore Second Pike Streets Pike Street Chestnut Main Oak Pike Third Street Hewestreet North Second Street South Second Street Mechanic Street

Monon Valley Traction to Vacate Jayenne Plant

July 3 report from Fairmont states Monon Valley Traction will vacate Jayenne power plant due to polluted water supply from West Fork river affecting electric lighting and trolley operations. New Hutchinson site planned with gas engine. $3000 likely. Claude & Philip of Buckhannon cited as city yielder. construction to begin soon and completion hoped fast.

Fairmont Owill Hutchison Gonaolida- Hon Coal Company Hutchinson Claude & Philipe Buckbesnon

Local Chautauqua Opens At Clarksbury In Tent

Opening session of the Clarksburg Chautauqua was held in the big tent on the high school lawn this afternoon at 2 30. The schedule for the day includes Conservatory lectures and popular entertainment by the Conservatory Players. Evening program features lectures and a Panams-Pacific concert.

Clarksburg Chautauque sEeetside Ti ‘Conservatory Dee J. Dy McCrory Conservatory Panams-Pacife

Arsonists Target Belfast Mansion in Suffragist Raid

July 3 Belfast. An arson squad of suffragists burned a fine mansion near Hollywood. The house held priceless art treasures and was the residence of Sir Daniel Dixon, longtime mayor and former MP. Evidence of the militants’ visit was left at the scene.

Or Srncciart Vara Belfast Ireland

Strikers Vote On Proposition For New School Building

Voters in Gourt House district backed a levy to raise funds for a new high school building to replace a structure nearly buried a year ago. The board of education met this week to finalize plans and begin construction. enthusiasm remains high as residents seek modern facilities.

Gourt St! Simpson Board of Education

Westinghouse and Return to Work at Pittsburgh Factories

Reports say workers at Westinghouse and other Pittsburgh plants began a strike action. Union officials Bridget Kenny and Alther O’Keefe led negotiations with George Bradley and Judge Marshall Brown as a hearing date nears.

Bridget Kenny Allegheny - Congmail Indust Union Witla Alther O'kesté Georey "Gaeuilden George J. Bradley Peieral Airike Vvision Equity Akin Ards

Warrant Dismissed in Dispute Between Neighbors

Avwaristi charged Samuel with threatening Mandy Ransell colored in Glen and nearby. Justice Jackson Y. dismissed the case after hearing, with Mandy Ransell ordered to pay court costs.

Avwaristi Mandy Ransell Samuel Justice Jackson Y Glen Enk Mra Rantell Cass

Death visits Clarkeburg as editor Sample recalls old days

Robert J. Sample, longtime Pittsburg Union Stock Yards editor of the Daily Live Stock Journal, arrived in Clarkeburg with memories of the past. He toured new streets and noted changes, commented on the dry movement, and predicted West Virginia’s rapid growth despite some local economic pains.

Clarkeburg Robert J. Sample Iessen West Virginia Dent Pittsburg Rolla

Death of Stéphen D. Morrix in Smithfield porch shooting

Stephen D. Morrix, 88, manager of South Penn Oil Company machine shops at Smithfield, died at a local hospital from a gunshot wound suffered when his eight year old grandson fired a rifle on the porch Wednesday evening. The wound proved fatal after hospital surgery. He leaves a widow, three children, five sisters, and three brothers. funeral will be held at his home Sunday. Morrix was a prominent Wetzel County businessman and member of Knights of Pythias, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Masonry.

Stéphen D. Morrix South Penn Oil Company Smithfield Morris G. Morrie Glover's Gap J.T. Morris Westford Mra John Hart William Amo Patrick Hays Finlay Carpenter John Starkey Jacksonburg Wetzel County Knights of Pythias Independent Order of Odd Fellows The Matonle

Dr Ogden Home After Health Tour and Clinics Return

Dr. Chester R. Ogden returned home Friday morning with Mrs. Ogden from the annual meeting of the American Medical Association and special surgeon clinics in Philadelphia. Mrs. Ogden spent six weeks in Atlanta and Philadelphia Atlantic City for her health. Sheila much improved.

Chester R. Ogden American Mi Teal Association Clincs Philadelphia

Burned Brakeman Arthur Day Injured Near Martinsville

Badly burned Parkerburg brakeman Arthur Day, employed on the Short Line between New Martinsville and Clarke Garg, was severely burned Wednesday. He says he will be confined for some time.

Parkersburg Arthur Day

Woman Succeeds Stuart in New Warining Position

Miss Aiinvin Kendell Lowther of Iitetia Sounty leads eternal Repallions task in New Wartineying 2, succeeding Stuart.

Aiinvin Kendell Lowther Iitetia Sounty Eternabiel

Bodies Found in Swamp After Double Murder Suicide

Three bodies were discovered in a swamp, including Mrs. Plosele Bennett 17, and the cases linked to S. F. Bennett. Police indicate Bennett killed the two women with a shotgun, then killed himself by firing a shotgun into his body. The three were found covered with brush near the scene, with coroner confirmation awaited.

Plosele Bennett Cearate A. K. Thorn Atin Tolbert Bennett N. O. Bennett T Wade Coffman Areecan Georgia Palict Jecretary Atlanta S. F. Bennett Jana Pulton Bi Bean Hara

Progressives Pick Nominees As Conventions Set Dates

Progratalye conventions announce Fourth district gathering at Parkersburg on Friday July 24 to nominate Col Walter S Sugden of Sistersville a Roosevelt friend. Third district in Charleston July 29 may favor J W Dawson or ex Congressmen J H Hulings. State convention at Charleston will nominate congressman at large and adopt platform with Charles J Schuck of Wheeling likely set for nomination. State senate bids to be announced next week as Progrives seek nominees in every place.

Pecan Sddntefet Joounty Jul Boauaitetas Noah Godiatiy Walter 8. Sugden Sistersville Col Roosevelt Charleston J. W. Dawson J. H. Hulings Tme Charles J. Schuck Wheeling

Weather forecast hints clear Fourth of July nationwide

Washington July 3 reports indicate a fair holiday ahead with minimal rain risk. The weather outlook shows a mostly clear day across the east and south from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic coast, allowing Melt excursions and outdoor plans with little weather disruption.

Washington Miaslaalppi River Atlantic

Aviator Killed In Unsteady Flight Crash

Oral Mirot fatally injured as two monoplanes collided and fell, both planes lost control during the incident. Other details indicate a fatal aviation accident with a single casualty and the involved pilots are named in sources.

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Court Adjourns Amid Turbulent Proceedings

A court adjourned amid disarray as lawyers sparred over procedure and timing. The session paused after a brief exchange, with no rulings issued and no immediate timetable set for resumption or further action.

Doddridge County Nominating Conventions Set

The Democratic executive committee names August 12 for the county nominating convention in West Union. A Republican primary is scheduled with August 3 noted for Doddridge County.

Doddridge County West Union

Death of Joseph Chamberlain and local obituary of Tetrick

London tolling over Joseph Chamberlain's death follows years of paralysis and a public life anchored by tariff reform and imperial policy. In Worthington, Thyvarn Tetrick a retired merchant dies after a long illness and stroke, survived by his wife Mrs F B Dent, son Paul, and several siblings and grandchildren.

Cyrus Tetricky Thyvarn Worthington I’ de Ciining Tetrick Florida Wothington F. B. Dent Paul Tetrick Enos Tetrick Henderson Tetrick Little’ Bingamon Matilda McIntire Enterprise London Joseph Champita Joseph Chamberlain Tost Atric Iagt Uma Mrs Chamberlain Atricken Paralynia Sven Austen Sinn Legent Mr. Chamberlain Almarden Birmingham Jand Non Joseph ‘Chamberlain Haye

Annual teachers institute baseball event planned here

The annual teachers institute forlin m sariex of baseball ramen between thin county will be held here. The Reda and Bluen last game of last week in August will begin tomorrow Monday August 24 and continue five days. Medals and cups were purchased by five days. Instructors have not been decided upon yet.

Teachers’ Institute Forlin m Sariex Thin County Gilt

Minister Hurt In Auto Mishap Near West Union

The Reverend Lewis E. Peters suffered injuries and hobbled away with a bandaged foot after a car crash while en route from West Union to attend the Baptist church annual meeting. The Reverend W. C. Taylor escaped unharmed as their vehicle swerved due to steering trouble and rolled over near Salem. Both men returned home after the mishap.

Lewis E. Peters West Union Witteh W. C. Taylor Mr. Taylor Sean Wight Orion

Pumper sighting near Salat Teo Mile district

A fragmented report notes oil production activity around the Salat Teo Mile district in Harrison County. References to a large former producer in Jordan mand development and the South Pawn Ow panya No. 5 on the Jessa AH farm hint at a decline in output and company efforts to restart or reassess operations.

Quentin Salat Teo Mile PAG Wereon Fork Oil Company Shad Jordan Mand Development Harrison Pawn I¢Fy Fame Company Syiten

Robber killed during home invasion in Chicago area

Police believe an intruder was killed during a July home invasion at the Grimwood residence near Xo Revilld. The robber, described as about 20 years old, left a Chicago department store receipt for salt in a dusty pocket bearing the name Davis. Officers suspect the scene involved a second suspect and a stolen vehicle.

Xorevilld Jos Grimwood Chicago Davis

Burned man and family in tense fire incident

A man aged 45, his daughter 17, and a 9 year old, all residents of an unnamed New York city area, died in a fire at a residence described as a tenement. The blaze began early today and caused severe destruction to the building.

New York Itriah Mickell Gir Jagob Pinklentatt Chaam

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