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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
1
The measure aims to fix evils in presidential primaries by establishing annual primary events on a Tuesday in May for presidential nominations and a fourth Monday in June for national conventions. Delegates would be chosen by primaries with first and second choice options, shaping convention representation.
The Harrison County Board of Review and Equalization began its annual sessions Friday morning. The three week schedule includes inspection of land records to make corrections, with president John A. Fleming elected. Citizens with matters before the board urged to appear promptly.
Myer Rovenshine paced on titral Perday aftorns in Mintus. Uor G H Gordon’s endrt one change of desaging In the Junk business without state lienne therefor.
Wolgast defeats Rivers in the thirteenth round at Vernon arena Los Angeles with referee Jack Welch. Rivers dominated most rounds but Wolgast landed a groin blow and a hard punch causing Rivers to go down. Welch ruled the knockout a valid win keeping Wolgast champion.
Judge Haymond Maxwell grants a writ of habeas corpus ordering John Selva and Barbara Seltz of Bridgeport to produce their three grandchildren Don Helen and Marjorie Seltz for a custody proceeding. The case involves Mrs Phoebe Smith asserting paternal abandonment after the children's mother died. an aunt had brought the children to Bridgeport where the Seltzes care for them. The hearing continues in Judge Masyrril's chamber.
Washington July 2 President Taft refused to reinstate Grover Hammond a mail clerk in the postal service. Hammond was removed on a charge of insubordination. E D Hupp of Parkersburg attends to duties as United States deputy marshal in the city.
Gila Huffman qualified as administratrix of the Edwina F Hutwan estate with a $1200 bond. Lucy M Huffman and Catherine A Huffman signed as guardians. Appraisers named were A J Spear George Lytch A J Pletcher and Arthur Parsons.
Miss Cora M. Atchison Miss Scol lay Page Miss Bess Osborn and Miss Emma Freeman left this morning for Lake Chautauqua where they will take lessons.
Out of the party two Republican figures shift loyalties in New York. Timothy Woodrum and Tew Tormetly are aligned with Roosevelt's side. William H. Hotchkiss, insurance commissioner, declares support for the third party. William L Ward remains with the old organization. Wax Prendergast, NYC comptroller, may become the third party governor nominee.
William J. Bryan arrived in Lincoln Nebraska with Governor Aldrich leading the reception committee. He was escorted to a hotel by a brass band as a crowd of enthusiasts shouted and a brief address was delivered.
In a Baye printed article Senator Laroiche attacks Colonel Roosevelt for failing to publish his expense account. He calls this act a breach of political decency and morality. After DiForlette public statement on campaign receipts, Roosevelt has not replied.
Ruth Kemper of Salam, Virginia, shown as a child prodigy, demonstrated perfect pitch, memory, and rapid learning. Documented achievements include piano, violin, and vocal studies in Cincinnati, Galway, and Boston with notable teachers and performances in public recitals.
President Taft went to the golf links with John Hays Hammond at Beverly Massachusetts, choosing to attend to vacation business and keeping to a quiet morning despite a promising weather forecast.
In The Harpoon Denver Urban A Walter advocates steel railway mail cars by publishing photos of wrecked wooden cars. He argues for public support as practically every railway mail carrier subscribes to the periodical and highlights wrecks nationwide to show urgent need for steel cars.
Mrs Joseph Frankel of Cleveland is dying in a Erie hospital after a street car collision with an automobile. Four other family members are injured and Miss Luella Schaefer, riding in a buggy, is hurt as the car struck the tar in an early July accident.
In East Las Vegas on July 5 Johnson defeated Flynn in the ninth round after state Captain Forno intervened declaring the bout brutal. Flynn showed little skill, was cut from early rounds, and battled to butt Johnson's chin while officers escorted fighters and officials from the ring.
Rebels advancing in the Casas Grandes region under General Salazar terrorize the area. Tension rises as local business owner C B Pollingeworth is imprisoned for refusing rebels an supplies claim. the rebels loot a general store.
Dexter W. Fellows press agent for the Barnum and Bailey circuit came to town today to preview next Thursday's matinee and evening performances. He has nineteen years in show business and praised the city especially its Waldo area.
A damaged OCR fragment references individuals in connection with a past event, listing names such as William Me strong of Hoboken and J'am A Tait of Brookiya, with unclear details about the incident and locality.
Brooks Banks defeated Michael in the third round of a six round boxing match in Mannington. The bout earned praise for Banks ring generalship and skill, marking Banks as the state middleweight champion and drawing praise from spectators and commentators.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Senator O Gorman’s daughter as a poised leader with a rare charm. The text hints at her rising role among notable women but lacks clear dates or events.
The report notes Governor Wilson's indecision and a delayed decision until the coming session. The mention ties to the Democratic national committee and a timing in July.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Chicago and wheat with unclear figures and dates. It lacks coherent details and named events, making it difficult to identify a concrete incident or outcome for a concise summary.
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