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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1912

Page

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Liner Gizmple Runs Aground Off Bris Inland

July 6 report from MW York that the liner Gizmple carrying 650 cabin passengers ran aground off Bris Inland but was pulled off by tugs later. Also mentions Taft and HilLes stance on campaign leadership with C D Hislles and Republican committee dynamics. Wilson and the high cost of living as a burning national question are noted in PRVERLY Mass dispatch.

York Bris Prverly Mass Taft Ménti Ofihis C. ‘D. Hislles Republican National Committee Doreship Tis Bim Gov‘Wilkon

High school education criticized for being too academic

President David Flemiley of the State Normal School of Norindl Ill, reads a National Education Association report calling high school education too academic and focused on university prep rather than tackling practical life problems.

Ghigaigo United Tes Tailies National Education Associaion’ Totiuy David Flemiley State Normal Behoo Norindl Iit

Olympic Games spectacle amazes world with vast numbers

In Sweden on July 6 the Olympic Games opened with a grand spectacle. Nations from around the globe participated, led by the United States which dominated in size and achievement. The event boasts unparalleled excitement and marks a historic moment in athletics since ancient Greece.

ODM Sweden Greece United States

Armory Groundbreaking For West Virginia Guard Armory

Ground has begun for a new West Virginia State National Guard armory on Locust Avenue and Bar area. The three story brick building will cost about 20,000 dollars and is being built by Acme Land Company to be leased to the state for use by local guards.

Pe Wirmont Ken Locust Avenue West Virginia State National Guard Thes Acme Land Company West Virginia

Dawson Signs Call for Roosevelt Third Party Convention

Ex Governor William M D Dawson said he signed a call for a national Roosevelt third party convention to be held in Chicago on August 10 He chaired the West Virginia Roosevelt state committee and pledged to work to secure the party’s nomination and support Roosevelt to the finish.

Chyvrieston W. Va William M. D. Dawson Loto Chicago Dexeon Roonevelt Tate West Virinka Gut Aduitan

Modern WG Dmen Going Into Camp

The Modern Woodmen unit heads to Wheeling for the U state convention with a packed schedule outlining arrival Sunday July 7 and events through July 12. Included are visiting teams, rehearsals, inspections, drills, parades, and a military ball, with details on times and locations and a welcome from local officials.

Wheeling Cam Mitewell Shmlidt Gem Michell Musseal Peom Omeera Sho iMess Cath Forester Parade Tita Tiwisday Reviello Messell Birke Exlt Nuarters Schwol Bsacult Qarade Nf Wheeling

Public Building Bills Urged for December Action

Washington July 6 lawmakers urged to introduce bills to fund and erect public buildings. West Virginia congressmen Hamilton and Davis have introduced measures to raise costs for Sisteraville post office to 80000 and to seek new buildings at New Martinsville Sara Molindaville and Wellsburg.

Washington, D. C West Virginia Mamilton Sisteraville Avis Martinsvile Sarem Molindaville Welisburg

Postoffice Changes Announced in Several Counties

The post office department establishes no office at Robinette in Lo Fan county and will open once a postmaster is appointed. WW B Goodwin named postmaster at Chiefton replacing C H Bartlett who resigned. Rural route request from Bo to Riverton denied. A new post office is set up at Cunningham on the Hampshire and Southern railroad in Hardy county.

Washington, D. C Robinette Lo Fan County Cranco WW. B. Goodwin Chiefton Marion C. H. Bartlett Postogee Riverton Pendleton County Cunningham Mampshire and Southern Railroad Hardy County

West Virginia Sends Five Students to Naval Academy

West Virginia will be well represented in the incoming class of the United States Naval Academy. Those who passed the entrance examinations include R. H. Jones of Wheeling, Gail Morgat of New Martinsville, Charles Toothman of Fairmont, Warren V. Lamb of Terra Alta, and Jesse D. Montgomery of Charleston. A sixth applicant named Carr also gained admission and will join the same class.

Washington, D. C Virginia United States Naval Academy R. ‘H.' Jones Wheeling Gail Morgat New Martinsville Charles ‘Toothman Fairmoor Warren V. Lamb Terra Alta Charleston Hame of Carr

Ruth Kemper of Boston Enjoys Noted Violini Talent

Ruth Kemper, a young violist from Boston, has been recognized for her violin tone in a local concert before a large audience at a hillside venue. Mentor Lydia Lauffer praises Kemper’s progress as she trains under Lenke Daving and pianist Miriam Bomfert joins in supporting the recital at the Baptist church on July 9.

Ruth Kemper Puck Boston Amd Paulton Lauffer Mise Ruthowitl EE Baptist Lenk Daving England’ Conservatory Signor Arlo Sebastani Naples Durie Miss Griffin Miriam Bomfert Wilkes Barre Fwelton Pianoforte School Misicfin Vonda

Private pension bills signed into law by the president

The president signed a large slate of private pension bills passed by Congress. Names across towns such as Belleville Parkersburg and St Albans appear, with grants to many veterans and their dependents. The House and Senate approvals covered numerous individuals including Thomas J. Harris David Gilchrist Samuel Smith and Gustave Hammons among others.

Congress Winfield ‘T. Cox State Thomas J. Harris Reedy Samuel Smith Belleeville Peter A. Burdette William W. Waters Toll Gate Hiram Cambell Creston Martin Malloy Davieville Obadiah Gales Alexander Morrow John Moyers Parkersburg David Gilchrist William H. Slack Andrew J. Estowe William R. Pierce William D. Medley Wilson Abbott Christon Nancy J. Bryan Presley V. Heynolds Bikview Fred Carol St.Albans Charles A. Young Malden James Morrison Central City Willan H. Cyrus Ona Allis Troth Thomas J. Board Fairmont John Batehler Wheling Ganford Glass New Cumberland John T. Smith Metz Jacob B. Ternet Jerry A. Fitzgerald Moundsville The Howse James Bouar Pennsboro Norman D. McKown Spencer Sites McGregor Highland Mary C. Martiny Ravenswood Nathaniel McDonald Ritchardson Samuel K. Harris Basil Peterson Elizabeth William Palmer James K. Reeder John M. Buckley F. Evans House Stewart Wells Belleville Allie J. Simmons Newark Teabetle Dotson Cairo Lewis Rogers Cokes Ieys

Wolfe Fined For Antim Leclade Danley Case at Bar Home

James Wolfe paid a $25 fine in Justice Jackson Y. Carter's Court Friday for an alleged misdeed involving Mrs Leclade Danley at a Broad Oak Bar home on July 4. He paid 6 more and was released.

James Wolfe Jackson Y. Carter Leclade Danley Broad Oake Efe Caste Auf

Recovery Hopes For Rephale Mwerer

Wede H Botasi of recruple mwerer at the Kemier camstel expresses hope for a speedy recovery for Yrlewits Tope after a medical incident.

Wede H. Botasi Rephale Mwerer Kemier Camstel Ais Starly Yrlewits

Train Wreck Claims Single Passenger In Fatal Westward Collision

An unidentified bank clerk dies from injuries after a derailment on the Merle railroad. The wreck occurred at a bend described as the only curve on the line, with no official cause released yet.

Lorimer Senate Debate Opens in Bitter Lorimer Case

A sensational program marks the start of a broad public debate on the Lorimer senatorial selection case. Senator Myers leads the attack while Lorimer defends, with the final decision expected by the middle of next week.

Wuaseingson Jay Lorimer Senate Myers Lorimer Agill

Open Air Services Plan City Churches Unite on Courthouse Lawn

The Protestant churches of the city plan a series of open air services on the courthouse lawn each Sunday evening at 7 30. Tomorrow evening the Rev Dr H To McClelland of the First Presbyterian church will preach with music by a male quartet. Other churches will hold night services and ministers from various mid lighters are expected to attend.

Court House Rov McClelland Mussic

LaBelle Tron Works Increases Capital in Wheeling Charter

The LaBelle Tron Works of Wheeling raised its authorized capital from 10 million 80 thousand to 20 million by doubling shares from 100 thousand to 200 thousand at a June 20 Wheeling meeting. The charter amendment was not filed for record until today with President Iskae Sputt.

Charlesnon LaBelle Tron Works Wheeling Thin Wheling Sintil Iskae Sputt

Bill Passes Senate Removes Desertion Charge

The Senate approved a measure long debated to clear William Norman of desertion from his Civil War service. The bill, already passed by the House, seeks to correct the military record and restore Norman's honor amid questions sparked by missing or misfiled notes.

Washington, D. C Senate Walch House William Norman Abernce

Wheeling Hosts Annual State Convention Plans

Wheeling July 6 The program committee of the Business Men's Association finished its report for the state association meeting. Committee members include Seaton Alexander, Frank Scroggins, F J Fox, George W Greig, with William Schwertteger as secretary. The program lists welcome by J C Schmidt, Charleston, and other events culminating in a banquet August 15.

Ately Wheeling Business, Men's. Association Sury Seaton Alexander Frank Scroggins F. J. Fox George W. Greig William Schwertteger Nn Foltown AW. A. Cooke D. D Hion J. C. Schmidt J. Chilis Thomas Charleston Masonic Club Virginia Theater Nivate Country Club Wheeling Park Alvert Meyer W. T. Nicoll Frank Scrogpina George M. Snook R. P. Trakeff P. Jones Charles* Sonneborn Lena Guker

Charles Evans Accepts Challenge for Boxing Match

Charles Evans, a colored boxer recently arrived from Ohio, has accepted a challenge from Brooke Banks. Arrangements are likely to be made for a bout at Marnington in the near future. The report notes July wheat prices amid other market data.

Charles Evans Ohio Brooke Banks Lkely Marnington Fotane

Pension Bill For West Virginians Signed By Sty Tale

A fragmented OCR note describes a pension bill in West Virginia with names such as Moe Ginnis Piedimont Hy won ZoHneoE Hepent RAG Resdshlle and others. It mentions John W. Turner Janie Li Dphod Olatle Gibney and R. Nelson Morgantown, with reference to Hobmess and Thomas Prum of gantown in a dated context.

D C Petinto Hywon Ober Diakngiany Igfatton Briestin ‘Mills John W. Turner Janie Li Olatle Gibney Pension Billy R. Nelson Morgantown Thomas Prum Gantown

Changes Made to Board of Revision and Equalization

A damaged text notes changes affecting all board members who attended a session. An amendment concerns an abhor owned property in a Sardia district with values around $1,000 and a related assessment of $300 in the Sardfe district, referring to F. A. Parrish and similar interests.

Thisser Alom. of. Te Oemal Sardia F. A. Parrish Sardfe

Labor shortages hit local industry as harvest nears

Labor demand rises as the thinning season approaches with hundreds needed in the area. Park Orchard Company and Beutler Mountain estimate crops around 13,000 strong, at a value between 10,000 and 20,000 beekeeth of thy Dest, reflecting statewide labor strain. Local official H C Wrist notes broader implications.

Keyser, Jily Kerries Beutler Mountain Ty H.C. Wrist Epma

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