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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1914

Page

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Four killed with an axe shocks Chicago suburb

A family of four was murdered in a Chicago suburb by an axe-wielding assailant identified as Chang. The victims include Jacob Neslala, 52, his wife, and two infant children. Neighbors found the bloodstained scene as police opened a first light investigation into motive and whether the killer acted alone.

Chicago Chang Jacob Neslala Air Lutteria Benjam Knirsch Blue Island Neslala Nesleala Wiis Thoxii Tavob Neslesia, Jr Blue Salimil Jaborér Wen Kiampareilw Hamilon Hamilton

Salem Express Names New Editor Robert West

Robert West appointed editor of the Salem Express, succeeding F. J. Krat who retired after years of service. West arrives from Milton Junction with four years college paper experience and strong newsroom credentials, promising maintained standards and growth for the paper in Salem.

Robert West Salem Express F. J. Krat Han West Comex Milton Mit Hhrop The Express Tie Wife California

County Teachers Institute Set For Week In August

The county instructors institute to be held the week of August 34 will feature Prof Becht of Würtsburg PA O I Woodley of Valrmont and Russ Harriet Lyon of Huntington. The county court granted a tax exemption certificate to Robert Harrison Jr and exonerated Anna Lowther and B Hickman from property taxes in West Milford after a previous erroneous assessment.

County Teachers’ Institute Becht Wurstsburg Woodley Valrmont Russ Harriet Lyon Huntington Jaye Robert Harrison, Jr Anna Lowther Hickman West Milford

Christens Porte's Flyer America

In a brief report the flyer America is highlighted with a focus on its presentation and origin, naming Christens Porte as the creator. The item appears in a historical newspaper segment with limited readable context about the flyer’s purpose or reception.

Strike Affects Westinghouse Pittsburg Plant Vacancies

Agents of Westinghouse posted notices in Pittsburg today seeking to fill plant vacancies as a strike lingers. State constabulary and guards patrolled town while a crowd watched entrances to the factory, many saloons remained open under watch.

Pittsburg Westinghouse Pittsbore

Burial of Joseph Chamberlain in Hockley Cemetery

Joseph Chamberlain Unionist leader buried in Hockley cemetery Birmingham today. Memorial service attended by Birmingham’s lord mayor and civic dignitaries. Five hundred delegates arrive in Rochester for the eighth annual convention of the American Tint Glass Workers Union to discuss working conditions and a wage scale over two weeks.

Birmingham Eng Joseph Chamberlain Hockley Ha Long House of Commons Rete Root Rochester Fu, Jilly America’ Tint Glass Workers Union

Preparations for Caillaux Trial Complete

Preparations for the trial of Mme Henriette Caillaux, accused of killing Gaston Calmette, editor of Le Figaro, are completed and set to begin on July 10. Mme Caillaux and her husband Joseph Caillaux, former French minister of finance, are confident of victory.

Mme Caillaux Triad Henriette Caillaux Gaston Calmette Paris Figaro Hoth Caillane Joseph Caillazs Finance

Clarksburg Board Sets Teachers for New Year

The Clarksburg school board plans a late afternoon meeting to organize for the year, select teachers, and fix salaries. A list of ninety four candidates is set for appointment, with salaries ranging from 135 to 2,000 a year and totals announced.

Clarksburg Organi F ¥. L. Burdette Orle McConkey Frank Outright Frank E. Arnett Joan Berry Mae Crlaty Fred V. Bonie C. Guy Musser Ira L. Swiger Lucy A. Robinson Mildred A. F. Dunn Willa Brand Loy H. Norvell Helen DeBerry Flossie Spodgrass Neonetta Iams C. B. Kyle H. M. Wolverton Joseph Barnatt Georgia L. Garrett Tda Me Highley G. Ww. Lawson L. R. Jordan Nellie M. Nutter Helen F. Boardman Emily Freeman Romana Rowley Graes Wilson Frank Hoff D. H. Kyle Ida Spahr Blanche Stiel Elisabeth Carter Elizabeth Gordon Iose Williams Lena Wamsley Blanche Beer H. L. Thomp Albert E. Payne Mabel Lee Neya B. Went Stella Paugh Lucy C. Thomas Angeline Flora Margaret Israel Jane A. Dios Grace J. Duthie Gladys Gage Gladys B. Doney Ala Florence A. Soder Verna Kinweil Mabel Paugh Hesarg Boxgoss Antelia Lowery M. Ophelia Washington Aix Palarion Ot Fenehers

Funeral services held for Mrs Mary Lynch Bartlett

Mrs Mary Lynch Bartlett died Sunday at her son Hiram J Bartletts home in Jarvisville at age ninety three. Funeral services were at the Sycamore Dale Methodist Episcopal church and burial followed in the Bartlett lot. She was widow of Edmund Bartlett and survived by daughters Frances Burst and Florence Lambert. A life long Methodist and member of the pioneer Lynch family she had many county relatives and friends grieved by her passing.

Mary. Lynch Bartlett Hiram J. Bartlett Jarvisville Methodist Episcopal Church Sycamore Dale Bartlett Edmund Bartlett Frances Burst Plorence Lambert Harrisville Lynch Methodist Church

Town captures Koritsa as Albanian insurgents advance

In southern Albania near Durazzo on July 6, reports say insurgents opposing Prince William seized the important town of Koritsa. Garrison troops including Dutch and Austrian officers were captured after offering stout resistance.

Durazzo Albania Prince William Koritsa

Heavy fight widens in the Philippines amid U.S. aid debate

Reports from Washington indicate President Wilson signed and approved a bill expanding self-government for Filipinos, though House members doubt passage this session. Meantime Pacific battle updates place heavy artillery near Mazatlan with rebel actions and naval movements noted near Guaymal Dortm.

Washington Wilson House Jenary Jones R House Mecnlar

Fled Pair Held On Unlawful Co habitation Charge

Goople fled accused of living together unlawfully as husband and wife at McWhorter. William Moss and Aralla Talkington are prisoners in the county jail awaiting hearing before Magister We Be Starcher. They were arrested Friday evening at McWhorter and brought to jail by constable Robert McClung at the instance of Mrs. T. J. Farley who wore out a warrant. The magistrate set the hearing for 1 o clock Tuesday afternoon.

McWhorter William Moss Aralla ‘Talkington Starcher Robert McClung T. J. Farley

Man Dies From Injuries in Westmoreland County Incident

Richard Keet, 62, of Acme in Westmoreland County, died after being thrown from a buggy when a firecracker exploded under the horse he was driving on a recent Saturday. He suffered injuries from the crash and succumbed July.

Connellsville Richard Keet Acme Westmoreland County Snes

Board of Trade to Elect New Directors at Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Board of Trade will be held Friday evening in the Sleulteourt region to elect five new directors for a three year term. The board consists of twelve members, five elected yearly, and the meeting will also review current activities, adopt a new constitution and by laws, and discuss community problems and public meetings to energize Clark sburg’s development.

Board of Trade Sleulteourt Clarksburg Sania

Rat Extermination Day Proclaimed in Charleston

AOY-CHARLESTON July 6 Mayor J F Bedell proclaims July as Rat Extermination Day noting annual rat damage of 126000 and urging action amid plague reports in New Orleans. The notice warns of potential spread via contaminated water and emphasizes sanitary measures and public health awareness.

Charleston J. F. Bedell Bedell New Orlesna Irwenan John’ S. Bald Plataie Maryshoe

Kansas City Mexico Orient Rail Sale In Wichita

The Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway was sold in a federal court in Wichita Kansas for 6 001 000 dollars to the bondholders restructuring committee. The bid was made by A M Wickwire of New York City and there were no other bidders.

Aewosiayen Pees Wichita, Kan Kansas City, Mexico, and

Corner Stone Laying Ceremonies at Weston Church

Weston church hosts a corner stone laying Tuesday afternoon at 3 15 with Weston lodge No 10 Masons in charge. Local Masons will travel by trolley car to Weston to attend the ceremony and participate in the event.

Weston Church Clarksburg New Presbyterian Church Weston

Chautauqua Draws Large Crowds As Programs Entertain

Attendance at the Chautauqua events was very large with full venues each day. The program featured musical preludes humorous readings and a lecture series including Royal Weisses and the Caveny Company. Tomorrow’s lineup includes music cartoons and a Geo Wharton James lecture with admission 35 cents.

Joe Shanesuqua Bounty George Webb Lecure Nannie Webb Curtis Doubtlea Chott Matar Hughes-Thoman Caveny Companys Geo Wharton James The Caveny Company Ture Deo Wharton Tames

Trike At Argene Woolwich Protest Over Engineer Dismissal

Eng work force of about 12 000 at the government arsenal in Woolwich protests today after the dismissal of an engineer who refused to direct machinery and foundations built by non union men.

Woolwigh Eng

Carman's Negro Maid Takes Stand in Bailey Case

Freeport, N Y July 6 Witnesses recount dinner table events and footsteps on stairs after Mrs Loutke Bailey was shot during a consultation with Dr Edwin Carman. The maid described questioning about perjury and noted a man firing near the Carman home, as prosecutors present an 8-caliber cartridge box found at the scene.

Freeport N. Y Loutke Bailey Iket Edwin Carman Wan Dia Weeks Carman Bailey Negra Thore George Lavy

President Wilson Laughs At Huerta Comment

President Wilson avoided commenting on Huerta and Mexican plans, laughing off questions about the situation yesterday. The article mentions a list of names linked to a ceremony or event, including Helm J. Holden and others, but details remain unclear amid garbled text.

Washington Wilson Mexico General Huerta

Rural Carriers Elect Officers and Name Next Meeting Place

Farrsburg West Virginia July 6 Rural Mail Carriers Association completed its two day session selecting Hiking as next meeting site and electing officers including HE Young president Aehome Hall Weston vice president J L Thorn Mannington secretary treasurer Arthur Forrest New Cambidge and AY Enlow Elking to the executive committee G C Solera delegate at large with Arthur Sellera and J I Thorn named delegates to the National Association meeting.

Elkins Farrersburg West Virginia Asociation D Fear HE. Young Belleville Aehome Hall Weston J. L.thorn Mannington Arthur Forrest New Cambige

Death in Mobile Involving Wheat Dolls Price and James Topley

A mob scene near Mobile left Wheat Dolls Price and James Topley dead in a hospital later, while Mrs Lowry and Mrs Topley succumbed to injuries. Charles B. Blurm and Miss Walls of Parker Dunk, aboard the Lloyd steamer from Baltimore, were also noted in the incident.

Jornsto Joly Ga Tebn Hildinger Moblie Price James Topley Mra C Lowry Mrs. Topley Fared Mars Charles B. Blurm Miss Walls Baltimora Lloyd Steascehp Maine Rama

Fragmentary city class initiation plan described in OCR

Incomplete notes describe a growing city scene with Wong and a plan for a class of about fifty for initiation. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates organizations or outcomes.

Wong Itle

Stout Women Defy Organ Installers at Stable Church Event

A fragmentary report describes stout women resisting stall organizers and a church organ installation led by a Reverend Anthony. Constables intervened as tension rose on stairs near the organ, with unclear dialogue about discharge and oversight.

Unclear text fragment about a death in Ohio and Camden case

Fragmentary report mentions a victim identified as C. L. Hun and a work train collision near Dola and Camden New Jersey. Details are garbled with names, times, and affiliations unclear. appears to reference a fatal train accident and subsequent funeral or burial notes.

C. L. Hun Ohio Priday Dola Camden

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