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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
1
Senator Borah announced plans to tackle contested delegations at the Chicago convention venue with a limited press pool. He criticized early campaigning tactics and warned against being choked off, declaring the country must understand how the process operates.
In Budapest on June 7 Count Tiess, president of the lower house, narrowly escaped a shooting in the diet as Deputy Julius Kovacs fired three times and then shot himself, likely fatally, leaving the capital shaken and officials investigating the attack.
Warren G. Harding, former Lieutenant Governor, said he accepted President Taft's invitation to present Taft's name at the Chicago convention. The announcement was made in Columbus, Ohio, on June 7.
A gauge showing working pressure in high value districts is being installed before the city water office for public information. It registers 107 pounds at office level, 37 pounds above National Board of Fire Underwriters requirements. Tests across the city show 180 pounds at Adigte Inn, 140 at 781 Baltimore, 135 at Sycamore and Baltimore, 86 at Horner and Seventh, 58 at South Third Street, 45 at Mrs. A. C. Moore residence, 35 at Samuel Core on High Street, and at W. L. Geppert on Seventh.
Official figures show William Post 436 and T G Nicewarner 347 dominate the Clark district race for Justices of the peace. Foard 328 Kelley 204 McKinley 252 Camp 175 also listed.
European C. EB Lamberd plans an evening departure for Philadelphia to meet Frank W Watts of Baltimore, partner in Watts Lambertd Company, who will sail Saturday for a European tour. Lamberd previously visited Paris country fashion centers last summer for the ladies ready-to-wear line. Watts will combine business with pleasure in Europe, selecting merchandise for the store and maintaining personal ties with European markets.
Licenses authorizing marriage have been issued to William E Bennett and Dessie Hall Jose Rengo and B Gonenlee and Elbert E Howard colored and Hewinh McKinley colored.
A historical letter from Dr. Hatfield expresses gratitude to Republicans of West Virginia for support. He pledges to govern in the middle of the road, avoid special interests, and keep promises while pursuing a progressive administration. He notes his platform actions were approved on June 4 and emphasizes serving the people first.
Henry Heinz announces the Serkeburg Pressing Co has rented room 602 in the oft building as temporary headquarters. Business can reach Mr. Heinze at that address or by Bell 408 F or Consolidated 1524L. A new temporary plant location is sought, with operations on Traders alley progressing toward a July 1 occupancy in a modern cleaning and dyeing facility.
Leading Shinnston citizens plan another Fourth of July celebration after a recent meeting to form committees and arrange events. The group cites last year’s success and aims to outdo prior efforts with a bigger, better town entertainment tradition.
The Starkeburg Board of Trade elected Karlon W Purdee Welton Peter H Koblegard and others to serve three years at the initial meeting in the Waldo hotel Thursday night The secretary submitted the annual report detailing activities since July 14 and August 1 including membership drive results real estate options improvements to the Baltimore and Ohio line and plans for a new passenger depot plus progress on freight and industrial development in Clarksburg and surrounding area
Felony indictments retried by the criminal court grand jury include William Edgell for alleged attempted murder of Chipman Castilow on April 17 Frank Caridad for assaulting Frank Rollo on April 17 Homer Hurst in burglary at Harvey and Harry Wolfe store with merchandise valued at 2.60 James Annen accused of stabbing Frank Capo on April 20 Lilan Garrett accused of theft of clothing from Anna Kelley Misdemeanor indictments include John Doe William Colbert Sam Sledge William Bell Agnes Sellers Loris Watson Delbert Cunningham Ed Shaw H B Bridgeman and Clint Heldreth Arraignments pleas were entered and trials set for June 11 12 and 19 with the grand jury preparing its dual report as the Telegram went to press.
The will directs HF Garrett to serve as executor with a bond of 8000 dollars. V. V. and Judes Taylor receive land in Bridgeport, half the grass on the Golden lots, use of half the home stable, and 150 dollars in cash. Bingley W. Thompson receives a house and lot, with 100 dollars each to Mary Wilma and Majorie Thompson. Remaining property goes to B W S Thompson and Helen G Thompson. George Camps named trustee to maintain burial lot and keep funds in trust for Willem Sandubke Thompson.
After an all night session the North Carolina Democratic state convention elected eight delegates at large to the Baltimore convention and indorsed Wilson. Delegates were ununinstructed but six favor Wilson and two neutral. The convention was tumultuous and adjourned at 6 80 this morning. Each delegate has half a vote.
Fragmentary report notes soldiers injured in an unclear event near Woollersdort with few readable details and no names or dates available.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a Boston daylight event involving a confrontation or attack. Details are unclear but indicate a security incident near Boston with mentions of a person named Jone and references to timing at daylight and possible verbiage about an assault.
Friday filings include oil and gas teasing orders in Melton guardian proceedings with Norriss et al. commission appointed in a case against Bassol et al. Licenses granted for revolver carry to Campbell Bhutleworth Borgens. Sale confirmed in Taylor case. Ten condemnation actions started by Monongahela Valley Traction. Decree of sale in Rose Taylor v Sanitary Tea Company.
The National Committee votes to seat Alstana's delegation at large, triggering a split among members. A faction led by Senator Berger asserts the plan will grant seating to the sixteenth large delegation, amid tense proceedings and parliamentary maneuvering.
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