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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1912

Page

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Gunmen to be rounded up soon in Rosenthal case

New York July 22 gunmen sought for the killing of Gamdier Warman Rosenthal are falling into police nets. Harry Walton, one of two conspirators in the murder car incident, surrendered this morning. Deputy Police Commissioner Dougharty predicts the whole gang will be rounded up within ten days, then District Attorney Whitman will begin identifying the conspirator who wanted Rosenthal out of the way. Dougherty says a score of men played parts in the plot.

New York Warman Rosenthal Harry Walton Dougharty Whitman Rosenthal Dougherty

Thomas Jarvis Killed by Falling Slate at O'Neil Mine

Thomas Jarvis aged 27 employed by Consolidation Coal at the O Neil mine was instantly killed when a slate fall crushed him Tuesday morning. He leaves a widow, three children, and his parents plus a brother and sister. Sister Mrs. John Swiger lives at O Neil. brother Tune Jarvis at Wolf Summit. parents at Northview. Funeral by Stores Kearns Undertaking, arrangements pending.

Thomas Jarvis Consolidation Coal ‘Company O'Neil John Swiger O' Neil Drother Tune Jarvis Wolf Summit Northview Stores-Kearns Undertaking, Company

Smarple funeral services for Mrs Martha Smarple

Funeral services for Mrs Martha Smarple will be held at the Alleman home on West Pike street Tuesday at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev W M Long of the Central Christian church. Interment will be private in Masonic cemetery Wednesday morning. Washington D C July 23 application has been made for a supply of fish for Roaring Creek in Randolph county Mabie.

Martha Marple Alleman West Pike Street W.M. Long Central Christian Church Masonic Cemetery Washington, D. C United States Fish Bowers Roaring Creek Randolph County New Mabie

Clerk Rennick Suicide at Hospital in Washington

Miles J Rennick former Guggenheim aide killed himself in a hospital by cutting his throat with the glass from an alarm clock. The incident occurred in Washington D C on the day after July 2.

Washington, D. C Miles J.rennick Guggenheim

Death of William Wesley Robrbaugh Aged 22 in Union Heights

William Wesley Robrbaugh aged 22 died Tuesday morning after a lingering illness of tuberculosis at his brother E. Pravrel's home in Union Heights Missouri. The funeral will be held at the Union Heights home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will follow in Greenlawn cemetery.

William Wesley Robrbaugh E. Pravrel Union Heights Greenlawn

Mitchell Given Prison Sentence In Contempt Case

Joan Mitchell, vice president of the American Federation of Labor, was sentenced in the District of Columbia supreme court to nine months imprisonment for contempt of court related to removing a Make Stove and Range vase. An appeal was noted and a $4,000 bond was furnished.

Washington Joan Mitchell American Federation of Labor District of Colimbla

Buckhannon and Clarksburg firms win park drill contract

LET CONTRACT PARKERSROW July St V S yneh of Buckhannon and ST Batter of Clarksburg secured the contract to drill three wells on Randolph farm near the Hugher river bend. Work begins by August 10, with one well to target the little sand and the other two to the gas sand. Marletta company to perform the drilling. Julian Benoith’s funeral set for Thursday afternoon at Church of the Lingnaculnte Convention. Burial will follow Henry Craxd comer Wwerye. Mrs. Myrick of Suffolk, visiting Mrs. Dudley D Nristt, has returned home after a stop in Washington. Robert W. Morrin visits from Parkersburg, De WW, Taylor and Jamus spent Monday night in Terra Al Iake for the week.

Parkersrow Syneh Buckhannon ST. © Batter Clarksburg Randolph Farm Amouth Hugher River Specifien Little Sand Snd Marletta Company Julian Eenith Henry Craxd Comer Wwerye Mra. Myrick Suffolk Dudley D Washington Robert W. Morrin Parkermburs Taylor and Jamus Terra al Iake

Wilson Begins Space Iris Speech in Spacir New Jersey

Wilson began drafting his acceptance speech today to be delivered August 7. He plans a short, plain delivery and denies other motives. Monty McMord visited from Meadowbrook on Tuesday.

Spacir Armor Wilson

Man Sets Fire Then Hangs Self Near Pittsburgh Home

In Pittaburg Pennsylvania a 40 year old nam Winkelman set fire to his home while his wife and children slept. He fled from police but three hours later was found dead, hanging from a tree in Riverside Park near his residence. Despondent over unemployment, authorities noted his distress.

Pittaburg Air Nam

Carpenter Injured In West Main Street Construction Accident

OCantling J B Waters a carpenter employed by R T Lowndes was injured Monday afternoon at the new Lowndes building on West Main Street where a rope broke during hoisting. Waters fell from a ladder, received a severe head wound and bruises but his skull was not fractured. He was treated at a doctor's office before being sent home.

J. B. Waters R. T. Lowndes Stealey Hesebte New Million Lowndes West Main’ Street James and Law Company Mr. Waters

Constable Arrests Man for Nonsupport in Fairmont Jail

Constable William Post served a warrant on Charles J Tanner in Fairmont for nonsupport of his wife Lula Tanner. Tanner was found in county jail after a search and held until his ten day sentence for drunkenness and disorderly conduct ends. Fleming Howe and Merl White were acquitted of stealing $44 from George Shults during an evening at EA Creek. Shults could not prove the charge and the case was dismissed.

William Post Charles J. ‘Tanner Lula ‘Tanner Fairmont Post Weleerim Fleming Howe Merl White George Shults EA Creek Shultz

Emperor Matsuhiro's Condition Improves in Tokyo

Reports from Tokyo on July 23 state the Japanese emperor Matsuhiro shows improvement per a court physician bulletin. The brief notes his health is stabilizing after recent illness, with officials expressing cautious optimism about his recovery.

Tokio Matsuhiro Japan

Prison sentence for German spy in Scots High Court

Apinborg Scotland July 22 1 rm uard Karl Graves a German was found guilty today by the Scot Hall high court of justiciary on charge of spying and was sentenced to ciel month imprisonment notes of guns under construction British arsenals and other criminating documents were s ind to him

Apinborg Scotland Karl Graves Scot Hall

Missing Vernon nurse Snodgrass sought by police

A general alarm was issued yesterday for Mrs Darcus Snodgrass, a Vernon nurse missing since July 17. Authorities received no word from police or friends and fear she may have traveled to relatives in Marry Brooks or Martinwbridgs. a funeral procession is planned for a slain officer.

Darcus Snodgrass Vernon Marry Brooks Nicholas Oakland Calif

Mrs J A Windom Returns From Columbus Visit

Mrs J A Windom came home Monday night from Columbus Ohio where she visited her son P Windom for a week.

Mra J. A. Windom Cloumbus P. ¥. Windom

Clarke Walker Company At Chautauqua Festival

Clarke Walker Company presents C Edward Clarke Canadian baritone and Miluer Walker violinist with pianist Miss Garrett Johnston opening Chautauqua season. The pairing, praised in Berlin and Paris, to perform both afternoon and evening on the program with roles in American and European concert circles.

Clarke-Walker C. Edward Clarke America Europe Paris Walker Popil Rite Keélsier Berlin Las Walker Ts Mist Walker Camp Frect Garrett Johnston Germany Gentle Musical

Slaver of Shaver Lands Safe After Pursuit

Joe Wierman of Stullas, who killed J Oly Shaver, a veteran guliver man, near Moninguh, was safely landed in Fairmont fate Tuesday morning. David Karl Mexemar of this city and Consolidation Water Company captured him in the Grafton yards Monday evening, identified by Trem Mnangah. McNemar had watched for him here after a prior incident in Tunnelton. Wierman reportedly tried to flee across a bridge when approached by officers who fired to stop him.

Joe Wierman Stullas J. Oly Shaver Guliverman Moninguh Wiecisely Lanbed Fairmont Fairmens Graftin David Karl Mexemar Ity & Consolidation Wat Company Muir Grafton MeNemar Tunnelton McNemar Grafion McNenwr Gay Wiernin Allan Nemar Grasas Serine Fredo

Acquitted Roya Tymeh in Lynchburg court posting

Acquitted Roya Tymeh in Lynchburg court after a Monday afternoon trial on a charge related to impeding a race. The case involved Charles Dowie and Tedye DoS as key figures in the proceedings.

Roya Tymeh Gordih Charles

Davis Washington to Speak at County Convention and Wilson Nomination

Davis Washington, D. C., plans to leave Wednesday night for Fairmont to attend the Democratic county convention Thursday. He already spoke there and will head to Wheeling Friday for a meeting to ratify Woodrow Wilson’s nomination.

Washington D. c Vougresa Davis Fairmont Wheeling Woodrow Wilson

Postal social at Bartlett home honors Nellie Hearst in Rosebud

A July social at Mr and Mrs T C Bartlett near Rosebud celebrated Nellie Hearst, a popular Jones run young lady, with games and refreshments. Attendees included Chaylea Cardon Mary Bartlett Noble Mra Erned Hirvert Coral Rable Fredi Hanbert Hearst Walter Stiera Gernle Ray Fortney James Rogers George Robinson Alta Rittenhouse Lena Philips Clark Rogers Lilian Odewalt Belva Bartlett Lloyd Strother Howard Robinson Ray Hustead May Ode Walt Earl Rogers Lillian Flogerdy Howard Burton Wanda Williams Russell Pigott Carroll Boggins Clint Miles America Hustead Ira Swiger Countess Martin Densit Cries Willis Rittenhowne Aemetta Robinson Ashly Robinson Lillian Strother Carl Rittenhouse Wood Boggess C R Jarvis Bart Pigott Robert Swiger Gordon Rogers Byron Bush Aarons Bartlett Tra Bartlett Francis Swiger Master Paul Harbert

Chaylea Cardon Mary Bartlett Lillian Flogerdy Howard Burton Wanda Williams Russell Pigott Carroll Boggins Clint Miles America Hustead Ira Swiger Countess Martin Densit Cries Willis Rittenhowne Aemetta’ Robinson Ashly Robinson Lillian Strother Carl Rittenhouse Wood Boggess C. R. Jarvis Bart Pigott Robert Swiger Gordon Rogers Byron Bush Aarons Bartlett Tra, Bartlett Francis Swiger Paul Harbert

Sudden Death of Dennis Keough Reported from Detroit

A dated message from Detroit says Dennis B Keough died suddenly en route to Battle Creek to receive treatment. He was an established contractor from Webster Avenue, aged about 54, residing five years in Clarksburg after moving from Mannington and Limestone New York. His widow survives along with two brothers and three sisters. Mrs Harry T Wilson plans a summer in Oakland Maryland.

Detroit Mich Dennis B.keough Battle Creek Mr. Keough Keough Clarksburg Mannington Webster Avenue Limestone N.Y Ednx Darrimburg Vdge Ellis

Cardinal Gibbons Receives Letters on Anniversary Day

Baltimore July 23 Cardinal Gibbons passes a quiet day at home while receiving numerous letters and congratulations on his anniversary. The prelate is in excellent health and has spent the day in Carroll county amid well-wishers.

Baltimore Carroll County

Tour Michigan In A Car By Morgantown Group

Mr and Mrs A M T Cunningham Mr and Mrs A C Sturdevant and Guy Shuttleworth of Morgantown have begun a two week automobile trip through Michigan with an initial stop in Detroit. Also traveling are Mr and Mrs W W Roberty and daughters Misee enegevene and Mary accompanied by party including Mrs Sara Pitteburey and T Vetard Chtevreault.

A.M. T. Cunningham A.C. Sturdevant Guy Shuttleworth Morgantown Michigan Detroit Roberty Mluseeenegieve Mary Ma Saras

Arraignments and arrests near trolley bar in wartime era

Mrs Joseph Vallo and John Farr were arraigned before Mayor Prank Moore on charges of skindling for immoral purposes near the creek bank below the trolley car yard. They were confiaued until evening, then remanded to jail until war time. A storman and two men faced disorderly conduct charges nearby, each tested cash bonds of 160 dollars.

Joseph Vallo John Farr TL Moore Theo Hiadite Wes

Post Office Reassignments and Route Cancellations in West Virginia

A long list of post office personnel changes and route suspensions across multiple West Virginia counties is reported. Names such as John Timah, Sanford, Newhouse, and James A. Facksia appear amid reorganizations, with some offices discontinued or renamed. Mail routes between Gardner, Durbin, Braxton, and nearby towns are being reassigned or halted, and contracts for mail delivery to Norris, Norris to Wiech, and Oxnoke to Llanesville are let or canceled.

Washington Virginia John H. Timah John Pasco Whiting Rad Kneb Sanford Ib J Hereford Jackson Divie Newhouse J.deee Marion County G. Moore Grau County Haa Coamegm Launa Ratelgh Coum Hee Eventon Kanawha Benwood Tor Norris Wiech J. CW. Sila Gardner Oxnoke Ty Tareis Polnis Llanesyilie Mewride's Venetta Moreland’s Corner

Unclear jail sentence tied to Perry Station resident

In a garbled report, David Boggese of Perry Station faced a county jail sentence and a $10 fine related to a court action involving Samuel Caastinovo. The text also mentions a car stop and a bucket of goods including whiskey and fruit, with references to Boxsers and Thomas R. Kearns in an unclear sequence of events.

David Boggese Perry Station G. I. Gordon's Court Samuel Caastinovo Cierka Thomas R. Kearns

Sheriff Byrd Meets School Board at End of Term

Sheriff Percy Byrd met the Grant Gutrict School Board at Lest Cate and the Union district hoant on Tope Tuesday to settle elements with 2histnn.

Percy Byrd Grant Gutrict School’ Board Lest Cate Esd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Slate O'Neil Mine Fish Jause Mitchell Bond Woods County Wilson Monty McMord Ethel Garrett Johnston Emily Walker Carpenter Nurge Clarke-Walker Company Shaver Tedye Dos Yarorter of Buckannoy Vieltor Bartlett Rosebud T/C. Bartlett Rowe ‘Budo Mise Nellie Hearst Jones Dennis E. Keough Irs Harry T. Wilson Oakland, Md Cardinal Gibbons Bouple Sherirp
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