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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
1
Reported rally by Dr Hafield in West Virginia outlines a predicted 2000 margin county by county. Thousands gathered from Mercer and surrounding counties as he spoke in Bluefield, with large crowds cheering and a strong push for his gubernatorial bid.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Thomas Watson, former presidential candidate, in Macon Georgia. He is charged with sending obscene matter through the mails connected to an article in a magazine about the Catholic religion.
Bids for grading and masonry from Mt. Clare to Weston were approved at Fairmont by the traction company. R T Martin of Lynchburg wins the first section, P Kelley and Company handles the middle, and Gilmore and Weaver of Morgantown secures the final section. Work to start mid year and finish seven months later, with total cost about 350000 dollars.
Nellie Sy tut, 18, and Eleanor Crowe, 19, were instantly killed Saturday noon when a freight elevator crushed them at the Monongah Blase factory where they worked. They were reclining on the elevator. a girl on another floor started in and they were caught between the door and the elevator. The Rev W Ma Long is listed as a judge at a Sterary contest during the Salem College commencement program.
Mira Vinnie McVicker, efficient clerk, temporarily relinquishes duties at Justice Gordon’s yacht to take a summer vacation. She plans to spend part of the time with her mother at a mountain resort, with Helen Gordon handling her duties in her absence.
Theodore G Nicewarner, a Republican candidate, is described as a veteran labor supporter and former deputy game warden running for justice of the peace in Clark district. The notice highlights his injury, career in engineering and industry, community service, and appeal for labor voters to back his candidacy.
A mulatto woman giving the name Colm Talbert was arrested Saturday morning by Policemen Washington at her Water Street home and jailed for a hearing before Mayor Moore on a charge of condnat ae mn hougs. The arrest stemmed from a daytime disturbance at her residence caused by Lt Whyte and Officer Joyce, during which May Stewart and a white man named John Doeey were taken into custody. Cash bonds of 11.60 each were posted and forfeited at morning court. A foreigner was jailed three days for street drunkenness, with two others fined for minor offenses.
Reports from June describe no Marines landed on Cuban soil. American workers defend a Spanish American Iron Company's plant near Santiago. Government troops claim victory after battles near Mayaya Palina Serkana with mounted artillery and heavy fire.
Fragmentary OCR notes announce Evan Belest delivering a talk titled "Hand of Promise" on stage tomorrow. The piece hints at his conversion story and suggests he may gain national fame as a prominent evangelist if he remains in the state. A court house appearance is mentioned for tonight.
New York June 1 strike by 8,000 waiters and cooks threatens wider action. Two hotels have already filed pledges, and hotel managers say they will shut down rather than recognize the waiters and cooks union.
A Weston Wisconsin petition lists prominent locals backing George E White of Waetop for the Republican nomination in the state senate. The signatories include bank officials, business leaders, lawyers, police chiefs, and farmers, all praising his maturity, integrity, and trustworthiness for public service.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Okey R Davie and Elizabeth Brumbaugh, Marshal Jenkins and Bertha Wet, William A. Rice and Java Sabo and 8, Gawlik and Anna Koper.
City council plans a Monday night meeting at 7 30 to hear license applications. Harry Watson senior was reported to be absent from Fairmont Saturday.
The Falymonthis meeting at Farmington closed with good attendance of ministers and laymen from across the district. Rev. L. S. Cunningham presided. Delegates to the annual South Methodist conference at Sutton next September include ID. P. Sitch Shinnston EB. We James Clarkeburg H. H. Brufty Hucker Valley and S. M. Titus Dunhard Pa.
Viewing services of the May devotions conducted in the Church of the Immaculate Conception were held in the convent yard Friday evening at 7 o'clock.
The second uniform teachers examination will be held in the Central School building here Thursday and Friday. Applicants should enroll Wednesday afternoon between 1 20 and 7 o clock at the building.
At 3:50 Sunday afternoon June 8 the Rev. Wo M Tang will conduct a memorial service at Monongeh for the late local residents. Community members are invited to attend the service and remember the deceased.
A city water report highlights a strong year with higher cash collections and net increases in water receipts. It credits the plant’s operational efficiency, depreciation provisions, and customer demand while noting depreciation will fund renewal costs.
Word from Charleston reports Mrs. Stuart F. Reed is able to walk around her room and is not considered dangerously ill.
In Akron, Melvin Vaniman staged a 50 minute bout today at the arena, delivering a steady display of power and resilience. The challenger showed grit and landed significant blows, bringing the crowd to its feet and signaling a promising performance.
Strong endorsement from Joseph M. Nestan, president of the Windows Glan Wor hikes, Cleveland, Ohio area union, urging Harrison County voters to nominate J. Rolland for county assessor. The letter praises Rolland’s local record as an officer and promises support if needed.
In the Republican primary voters face a choice to form the ticket for November. They will weigh qualifications and whether the candidate strengthens the slate. Lower Harrison County residents demand the right to name the county commissioner candidate with Tower district likely to claim the nomination. Clay district favors John J. Sturm of Sinnamon? Me., 60 years old, son of the late John F. Sturm of Enterprise, a former two term county commissioner. (Continued on page ten.)
The text appears garbled with many unreadable phrases and misrendered names making it impossible to identify a clear event or subjects. No coherent people organizations places or dates can be determined from the fragment.
A confusing dispatch from Washington reports a pension irregularity involving a widow in Khoun county and figures such as Sarate J Miteltune. The fragment hints at alleged misbooking and a court-like inquiry, with mentions of Mr. Wierurs and Tortie Bran amid a murky pension case.
We proposed measures framed to voters for a local ballot measure campaign. The fragment hints at wording changes or framing of questions intended to influence voter interpretation and turnout. Further readable context is needed to identify exact measures, dates, or jurisdictions.
A union meeting was arranged for next week to consider ratification of an amendment. Reverends Henry and other pastors were invited to attend and participate. The event aims to unite the churches under a common agreement and begin proceedings.
A collapsed structure left a husband wife and child dead after a deadly incident. A survivor was wounded and hospitalized as investigators search for causes and details. Local authorities urge residents to stay cautious amid ongoing inquiries.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Emile Raspillaire and Mr Fisher connected with Baltimore. The garbled item references a gas orchestra and party plans with cash and a date promised for tomorrow evening, but content remains unreliable and incomplete.
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