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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1913

Page

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Leading lobby hunter confer with president

Washington 2 The Senate judiciary subcommittee opened hearings on the tariff lobby amid Wilson claims of a powerful agitation. Senators Ashhurst Bacon Bankhead and Borah faced questions about personal interests and influence by lobbyists as hundreds of interested figures swarmed Washington. The president hinted he might provide a list of lobbyists to the inquiry.

Washington Wilson Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Capitol White House Senate Ashhurst Bacon Bankhead Borah Quarman Reed White Horse Roth Overman McMurgay Perfeiteelte Gongess Asthurst Beliere McMurray Congress Beran Georslavia Racopaut

Probers Set June 10 Date for West Virginia Strike Hearings

Washington officials announce Senate sub committee will begin hearings in Charleston W Va on June 10 to probe strike conditions in the Paint Creek and Gabin Creek coal fields. General C C Walte and E W Knight meet with both sides to plan the inquiry over two weeks. The panel may later summon witnesses to Washington before returning to the district.

Francis Sheehan Paul J. Paulson Charleston Washington

Drunken Sprawl Leads to Assault Hearing in Meadowbrook Case

Nicholas ale of Meadowbrook faces a wife beating charge in Justice T G Nicewarker's court after a drunken brawl left his wife jailed but uninjured, while aldehyte Nicholas suffers facial injuries. Warrants issued for other participants as constables pursue more arrests.

Meadowbrook Nicholas Ale Juill T. G. Nice- Warker Clarksluez

Eloping couple rescued after horse chase in Huntington

A girl identified as Miss Angel Spurioe aged years old elopes with Albert Price. They were found by Yarmer Spurlock who pursued on the road after they left with a plan to drive to a minister. Spurlock recovered the girl and returned her home.

Chicago Angeline Schaffer Albert Hotofer

Trinity College Freshman Dies in Suicide Incident

A 16 year old Trinity College freshman Jonathan Bigelow Jr of Manchester Conn committed suicide at his home early today by blasting off part of his head with a shotgun. Authorities cite examinations and mounting worry as believed causes.

Manchester Conn Sune Jonathan Bigelow, Jr Trinity College

Fire destroys Daily News plant in Canton Ohio

Fire swept the Daily News Publishing Company plant in Canton Ohio causing about 50 000 dollars in damage to machinery and building. Origin of the blaze is unknown. The News will publish today from the Repository Printing Company plant.

Canton Daily News Publishing Company Repository Printing Company

Boston Strikers Riot Over Airik Day Protests

In Boston the strike movement paralyzed the North End with barbers and bootblacks blocking shops and damaging windows. Police faced attacks as officers arrived. Nine strikers were arrested. The workers split into two camps: Industrial Workers of the World and American Federation of Labor affiliates. The bootblacks’ union cooperates with the AFL.

Boston Muss Jane Pielens Durie Agarade North End Industrial Workers E World American Federation of Labor Hoeathjacks

Missouri Supreme Court Frees Star Editor in Contempt Case

The Missouri supreme court unanimously discharged William R. Nelson owner and editor of the Kansas City Star from contempt of the county circuit court. The decision held the Star article contemptuous but removed Nelson from contempt on grounds stated by Circuit Judge Guthrie prior to trial.

Human Derelicts Form Protective Association In Boston

A group named the Human Derelict Protective Association was formed yesterday in Boston. Phillip Kennen, a blind man, was elected president Joseph vy, an armless man, secretary and Simes Carroll, a legless man, treasurer. Fifty impoverished men who sell pencils papers and almanacs joined, aiming to gain life necessities at affordable prices and to amplify their voices through the new organization.

Jewelry Found in Crispo Lake Park Watched by Police

Three boys wading in Crisp’s lake at Kansas City Missouri yesterday found twelve watches with chains, bracelets, rings, and a gold watch after stepping on an object in the mud. Police investigate as thieves are suspected.

House caucus rearranges committees in Missouri vote

The caucus met to choose chairs for key panels with Rep Fayre of Missouri advancing to education chairman. Rep Hobson of Georgia declined the post to stay on naval affairs. The labor committee gains Rep Lewis of Maryland as chairman and Rep Maher of New York moves to banking with new roles in labor expenditures.

House Tom ‘ Frands Missouri Hughes Georgia Hobson Labor Committee Lewis Maryland Wilson Representative Maher New Yok Department ‘of Labor

Weston 1 Walk to Minneapolis Begins Across States

Weston the 75 year old long distance pedestrian starts today from New York on a sixty day tramp to Minneapolis to lay the corner stone of the Minneapolis Athletic Club Building on arrival August 2. His route passes through New Jersey Pennsylvania New York Ohio Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin. Geraldine Lassiter wins Cohen medal for top average in Water Street High School.

New York Mise Geraldine Lassiter Egi Cohen Joe Cohen Clarkesburg Water Street Malin

Prisoner in Desperate Straits Facing Potential Death

Joseph Zalura, a Polo prisoner in county jail, grows weaker daily from worry and loss of appetite. He is about 45 with a wife in the old country and has not been in America long. A plot theory and a recent revolver seizure are noted. residents appeal to the governor for a possible pardon as his health declines.

Joseph Zalura Sec Pease Shim Shin

Boy Swallows Toy Cannon During Memorial Day Celebration

Three year old Coleman O. Shagnessy in Chicago swallowed a one and a half inch toy cannon while celebrating Memorial Day. Physicians removed the instrument from his stomach after the incident reported by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Chicago Coleman O. Shagnessy

Yellow Pine Manufacturers Meet Open in Kansas City

In Kansas City Missouri on June 2 members of the Yellow Pine Manufacturers Association, controlling about 250 lumber mills mainly in the south, began their semi annual meeting with by products as the main topic. Attendees will stay for the National Lumbermen's Association annual convention opening tomorrow.

Kansas City Yellow Pine Manufacturers Association National Lumbermen's Association

Coston Printing Company secretary critical at Webster Street home

Coston Printing Company secretary and government maker Mi Ent Coston is critically ill at his Webster Street home on Carilie Court. His condition causes concern among his many friends who visit his residence.

Will, Cugion Gevertt Cmimaker Coston Printing Company Webster Street Carilie Court

Parkersburg Methodist Conference Set for West Galton Event

The Parkersburg District of the Methodist Episcopal churches will hold its annual conference at West Galton on June 10 914 and 1% with presider J Miler, district superintendent.

Parkersburg Methodist Episcopal Churches West Galton, Anne Tis J. Miler

Opening of the twenty sixth Brotherhood convention in Washington

Railroaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Enginemen gather in Washington for the twenty sixth annual convention. About 4100 delegates attend as the meeting spans twenty four days with sessions from 9 A.M. to 4:45 P.M. President Wilson will receive the delegates at the White House on Wednesday.

Washington Brotherhood of Locomotive Eiremen Brotherhood Wilson White House

Austen West Virginia Public Toll Station On Telephone Map

London, June 2 Alfred Austin British poet laureate since 1896 died today at the age of 77. The Cen tral District Telephony Company announces Austen, W V a as a town on the telephone map with a public toll station established in the Austen Coal and Coke Company office.

Central District Telephony Company Austen W.va Atow Austen Coal and Coke Company Imy London Alfred Austin

Highwaymen Loot Jewelers Shop in Senseless Hold Up

In Chanute Kansas on June 2 armed robbers entered Mandel Greenhaus jewelry shop at the lower east side and held the jeweler at gunpoint. They looted two safes of gems totaling about $4000 and fled after beating him unconscious. A highwayman leader posed as a shopper to gain entry. A roof fire incident in a separate report involved Mrs. Deming placing an oil soaked mop outside to dry.

Associated Press Chanute Kan H. B. Deming New York Ehwaysnen Mandel Greenhaus Sanséloss Greenhay

Fire at War Eagle mine shops in Rossland burns fiercely

A early morning blaze at the War Eagle mine shops in Rossland Rossland B C damages the property and the alarm house is destroyed. It is unclear if anyone was injured while the mine is described as the region’s largest silver and lead producer and the fire continues.

War Eagle Canada Man Nelson B. C Rossland

Death of Jackson T. SS Jackson in Morgantown

Mr Jackson T SS Jackson a member of the New Stonewall Jackson family died Sunday in Morgantown at the home of his sister Mrs KM Turner after a long illness. He was aged 50. A sister Miss Mary Jackson of liver Sherburk is also mentioned. The body will be brought to larkaburx Tyieeday at 9 o'clock and will be taken from the station to the Gonfe cemetery for burial. Samuel Leeper has returned to Pulroont after a visit with friends.

J. M. Beard Clark Uired Masonic Cemetery T. SS. Jackson

Damages Case and Receiver Appointment In Local Suit

A flawed notice describes a civil action for damages from personal injuries alleged against Speena by Mattie W Spathsbroughy in a case involving Charles G Coffman et al. A motion by Levi Leexon and others seeks appointment of a receiver for Bastow Glass Company. The I G iidgell v Emma M Ice case had a motion for a question and was continued until June 7.

Mattie W Spathsbroughy Hee Galnat Bala Charles G. Coffman Levi Leexon Ibastow Glass Company I.G. Iidgell Emma M. Ice

Coxon trial indicts officers over banking law violations

The trial opens in criminal court against Cox, Nathaniel Stieth, Pietehier, OV Parrish and Charles H Bae A not guilty plea is entered. The indictment charges violation of banking laws related to the Bank of 1911. Accused allegedly marked a note as paid and destroyed it to hide nonpayment.

Feader Cox O Nathaniel Stieth Pietehier FR Wii OV Parrish Charles’ H_ Bae He Bank State, Banking, Department

Northcote resigns as US diplomat to Venezuela

Rumor states Elliott Northeits, United States minister to Venezuela, quit the diplomatic service. He reportedly left by steamer, signaling a formal retirement from the embassy in Caracas amid unsettled tensions.

Aia Caracas Waprrunie Elliott Northeits United States Venezuela diplomatic service _ Hy Tha Iegatjony Asin Matic cl

County Court Proceedings Mark Passages and Approvals

A fragment notes that the county court discussed term, approved a passage and related actions at a January session. The readable text shows the court considering a charter or ordinance item and sanctioning related steps in a formal proceeding.

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