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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1911

Page

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Pittsburg Flyer Wrecked and Fireman Killed

A Pittsburg flyer wreck results in the death of a fireman. A bond election is set in the city to decide a 275000 dollar school bonds issue and a levy for a sinking fund. Polls open 4 50 p m to 7 10 p m at multiple locations including the Davis building and Carlile school house.

Pittsburg Clarksburg HAR, Davis East Pike Street Carlile Achoo Robert Shuttleworth Gordon's Offce J. ‘Horner Davis BH. N. Flowers J. T. Swager Armstrong Club Harry T. Wilson G. H. Gordon Trimble Frank G. Bland A. Smith L. K. Richards

Anti-Prohibitionists Lead Texas Prohibition Election Early Returns

In Dallas and Houston on July 24 unofficial AP reports show anti prohibitionists ahead. Early returns suggest the statewide vote against prohibition, with Houston noting chairman Walters predicting a 10,000 majority against statewide ban.

Dallas Texas Associated Press Houston Walters

Peters Pleads for Bond Issue Ends Mortal Life With Paris Green

Train No. 3 of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad crashed into an open switch at Killarn siding near Everson, killing conductor H. McDermott and injuring nine passengers, including WADE E. HARDING and MRS. ELEANOR THOMPSON. The wreck, delaying service between Weston and Pittsburg, prompted pleas for a bond issue to fund school improvements and city growth, arguing better facilities would protect children and elevate citizenship.

Baltimore Ohio Weston Pittsburg Killarn Everson Fairmont Lama H. McDermott Freman Connelisville John [Hailer Wade E. Harding Clarkshore Eleanor ~ Thompson Pinnickinaick JR McDermote Clarksburg Burke Clarksturs W. C. Walker Wellsboro John A. Hucks Laurens S. C P. A. Smith Morgantown S. H. Hardy H. N. Smith Brevesville Severn Tome Tly Jesue iIt

Bloodhounds Help Track Trainwreck Suspects

Blood hounds aided detectives in pursuing highwaymen who attempted to wreck a Long Island train near Valley Stream last night. Engineer Whitford applied the brakes, saving fifteen coaches of passengers returning to the city.

New York Long Island Valley Stream Whitford

Political Fire in Constantinople Levels City

A major blaze in Constantinople began yesterday and burned out due to fuel shortage. It destroyed two square miles of the European quarter, the worst disaster since the Peru fire of 1870, with political incendiaries suspected in its cause.

Constantinople Peru

Auto Driver Thompson Faces Police Court For Speeding

Auto driver L D Thompson was ordered to appear before Mayor Frank Fy Moors in police court for speeding Sunday. Policeman Kearns cited him after a 25 mph claim and Thompson posted a $7 cash bond for his appearance. Witnesses were notified to testify. Separately, Eugene Barr the three year old son of Mr and Mrs G Barr of Glen Kik died Saturday night. he was taken to Philanova Monday morning and funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m.

Alam Morrison Tim Morrison Wit Morrisom Amit Ayer Lim Morrieou Eada Hutman Bo Yauteldo L. D. Thompson Frank Fy Moors Kearns Lile Thompson Eugene Barr

Grain Market Report from Cirpang Auction

Brief notes indicate grain trading activity at Cirpang with wheat and corn mentioned. Prices and bids are unclear due to OCR errors, but market movement appears focused on supply of wheat and corn and general demand from buyers.

Steel Plate Association Pact Revealed by House Panel

Washington July 24 The House steel trust committee resumed hearings and Stanlex entered into the record a 1900 agreement by the Steel Plate Association of the United States detailing penalties for rule violations and the tonnage shares allotted to each member company.

Washington House Steel Trust Committee Stanlex Steel Plate Association of the United States

New Postmaster Named at Shawnee in Pleasants County

Washington July 4 Jacob Branner has been appointed postal master at Shawnee Pleasants county replacing T Hooper who resigned.

Washington Jacob ¥. Branner Shawnee Pleasants County T. Hooper

Campaign Lie On The Water Works Controversy Surfaces

Voters were urged to oppose the water works program amid claims the bond project was misused and inflated costs. City officials denied the allegations, noting the necessity of funds to complete improvements and improve the sewer system. A report suggested over 1000000 dollars may be needed, while proponents argued the plant would be worth the cost.

Jesus City Water Works Williun Dave Mmaney Wlighiest Foundatia

Calmed still? Richmond case shocks court with new charges

An obscure report describes a local legal proceeding where Vadily Tichmond and Henry Beitle Jr are linked to a charge involving the assault of a young wife. The document notes a stead jury convened in August to hear the case and set bail at 1,000 pounds as the proceedings unfold.

Tichmond Henry Ay Beitle, Jr Hemrtoo BowWab E. Bentrd Cps Linnisie

Taft aide Lorimer claim shocks Senate panel

Koward Hines of Chicago testified before the Senate lobby committee that Representative Boutell of Illinois, then American minister to Switzerland, told him President Taft was eager to see Lorimer elected senator and would assist his election.

Washington Koward Hines Chicago Senate Uormier Committee Representative Boutell Illinois Switzerland Taft Lorimer

Willow Tree Writay Evening and Camp to Bridgeport

The Willow Tree Writay evening event involves the oMoe rs and degree team traveling to Bridgeport for a camp at Willo Tres Camp No. 106 recently organized. Deputy Marley from Willmont will accompany the group to supervise and ensure a good time, with a special meeting at White sic Caney Nx 20 planned to arrange transport and drill participants for the forthcoming exercises.

oMoe Fairmont Bridgeport Song Marley Ialnmont Orm

Long Trip for Pa. Pair Reaches Clarkabieg After 15-Hour Drive

Migs Tun Jose of La Jose and George Pinicher of Mahaffey Pa. drove over 200 miles from Mahaffey to Clarkabieg in fifteen hours on Saturday with a Regal automobile. They stayed Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Mahettay before departing Monday morning.

Migs Tun Jose la Jose George Pinicher Mahalfey Mahaffey Clarkabieg Don Mahettay Jon Don Treat

Pope Pius III Colds From Sore Throat Gaffe

Rome July 24 Pope Pius III has taken a cold and is suffering a sore throat with signs of fever and general weakness. Vatican officials report he remains alert and responsive as medical care is arranged.

Rome iPope Pius

Bitten by Cat Clarifies Town News Ties

In Shinnsten, Monroe, a mint-toned local report mentions a daughter of Intergenherif W Monroe, experiencing a serious incident after a cat bite. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.

Monroe Shinnsten

Honduras State Has Coal and Oil

Bors Sayn of Glen Perry and Wilc ter Wek for Grand Jury. Glen Perry, alae Womer Gd,rosR held for next grand jury and remanded to fall in default of the mid Mbaday. Juste W. I' Camp en 9 charge of giving a badeneck clothier case Friday. Perry kept isy stream of inootent tlk during the trial tit admitted ghetns the gheri. Will I. Morrie, prosecutor, says the man may merely be sharing inemntty.

Glen Perry Juste W. I Badeneck Joe Cont Clothier Lawt Fridey Perry Will I. Morrie Atterney Thar

Petroleum prospect in Honduras linked to US consul report

In Honduras indications of petroleum and a possible bituminous limestone formation are reported near Comayagua. A US consul cites early findings during gold and silver searches, noting a company has been granted exploration rights and a potential larger venture may form. Marriage licenses and other notices also appear in the dispatch.

Washington Honduras West Virginia United States James J. Peterson Huntington Tegucigalpa Arminius Hasborle State Department Han Consiar Tide Quare Rosario Comayngus Comayagua Bureau of Manufastiker Washlidon John Tryhubovicz Antoninas Bobinska Ernest Alltop Jarbura Ednkins

Miner's Arrest Follows Alleged Assault in Adamston

Adamston miner Stinislaw memoirs foreign miner was arrested Monday morning by Constable Wiihnn Post after allegedly mauling and beating fellow miner Tony Kerlanewyk Sunday afternoon. Witnesses, including Mrs. D. Le Pile of Abie Lew, reported the incident near Tiny Lows. A funeral will be held at Lon'soek on Tuesday morning.

Stinislaw Adamston G. H Tony Kerlanewyk Whiteain

Board adjourns session with no orders entered

The board of review and equalization was reconvened today but no orders were issued. Officials indicate the board will likely adjourn for the year tomorrow.

Board of Review and Equalize

Office Biscontinueh in Washington July 34 report on discontinued post office

A garbled Washington dispatch reports a post office in Ala Wick Aiinson county Hua! peor being discontinued by the post office staff. The fragmentary text suggests procedural steps and mentions a decree or order but remains unclear and incomplete.

Washington Ala Wick

Low Water Delays Canawha River Steamer to Mate O

A Wheeling report notes low water on the Ohio River delaying the gas and harbors committee's activities. The steamer Kanawhs with the party board is en route to Mate O where it will be used to aid nightfall operations.

Wheeling Godarept Qatar Ohio Belwnan Hee Piteburg Opie Kanawhs

Wild Disorder in House of Commons Turmoil

Report from London notes chaotic proceedings in the House of Commons. The premier rose to argue on procedural matters but faced repeated defeats amid disorder, as members shouted and disruptions interrupted debate.

London House of Commons

Motor Cyclists Near Buckhannon In Accident

W W Ours and James G Heniiity son rode two xmeter cycles yesterday making four trips to Buckhannon. One machine broke near home after a high pasoteeh fe van. They carried the broken cycle and walked the rest. The damaged cycle was taken for repair Monday at local shop.

W. W. Ours James G Heniiity Buckhannon Apa Weel

Davis Invite Grants Congressman Inti W. Dayle Welcome at Airpal

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an invitation to Congressman Inti W. Dayle to attend a welcome at an airfield in Virginia. Details on date, host, and exact wording are unclear due to garbled text.

Inti W. Dayle Tae Feapond Aie Jaf Walcome Airpal Tim Virginie Ie Dold

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