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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
1
Washington June 13 The court considers Harry K Thaws request to transfer from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania for a bail hearing in his fathers estate case. Thaws lawyers seek custody by Sheriff Holman Drew of Coos County NH and court orders to shield him during transport. A decision is expected Monday.
Niagara Falls June 13 The Mexican delegation through South American diplomats receives the U S government response to Tampico arms protest aboard the Antilli. Washington regrets a jurisdiction misstep that allowed clearance papers, asserts no arms will be exported to Mexico by land or sea, and notes the note does not address blockades.
Four held on Northview raid at an alleged house of ill fame on Eighth Street. Suspects Marcha ODonnell Bie Johnson Carrie Lamastera and Martin Ry charged with operating and living there. Warren Gray a nevo protested and was arrested for interfering with officers. hearings set for next Tuesday before Justice W F Sturch. Mayor John H. Douglas led the operation with police and specials.
Richard Brooks, a merchants' police man, found a business house door open on Third street last night. He entered to check for intruders, found none, and promptly locked the door.
In a fog bound crossing an automobile carrying nine men was struck by a Lake Shore train. Three men died instantly: Frederick Bird, his son George Bird, and Otto Walker from Dunkirk. Two others escaped unharmed.
A fogbound collision near 3 26 o clock aboard the New York during wireless traffic from Slaal Maas causes no major panic. Passengers aboard the New York report the incident as minor with no excessive alarm while the ship halts briefly for safety.
A partial wireless message from Captain Treberts regarding the Pratoria arrives in New York. The message states no injuries but reports slight damage. Hamburg American line had not received further word from the captain by nine this morning.
Twenty five steerage passengers aboard the White Star steamship Canopic were mobbed by an Italian passenger who went berserk during the Boston to Naples voyage. Five are in serious condition as the ship nears Punta Delgada on arrival yesterday in Canopic’s Naples bound journey.
A rebels ship on board the U S S California near Mazatlan Mexico sent wireless reports to San Diego today detailing the destruction by Mexican forces of the Gonati steamer Culican en route to Guaymas. A shell hit a Mazatlan hospital with unclear casualties. Roosevelt plans to see King George.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt reached London from the Continent with Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and Philip J. Roosevelt. Archbishop of Canterbury greeted him on the platform. He attended luncheon with Ambassador Page, then to Chequers for a weekend stay. Possible meeting with King George during Windsor Castle visit.
Pittsburg June 18 The Giana Worker notes rising optimism in window glass interests across the nation. Inquiries are up since Saturday and business volume is heavier than recent weeks, with no fear of rapid disposals despite ample stocks. Prices seem stable as producers push replenishment. a strong market remains in place. The American Window Glass Company plans expanded production, with Healy process plants in Kane, Pa, and new machinery Readied to handle future inquiries.
Washington June 13Authorities report General Huerta has enlisted counsel to liaise with the U S government over the Niagara Falls peace negotiations and a provisional regime to replace him. Charley A Towne former Minnesota senator acts as Huerta’s adviser and has been in contact with Secretary Bryan and President Wilson.
A German army airship Zeppelins Z-1 crashed near Dreenes DIEDENHOFFE while attempting an emergency landing in a rainstorm from Cologne to Metz. The crew suffered injuries including a lieutenant. the airship broke apart after a sudden gust landed it violently.
Charleston June 18 The public service commission ordered itself empowered to fix and change water rates for municipal suppliers when judged necessary The action stems from the Benwood and McMechan water company petition to alter its charges The final decision on the petition will be set in July on a yet undetermined date.
United States Express Company held an auction of unclaimed packages Saturday on Third Street between the Union Bank building and the courthouse. A large crowd attended as numerous parcels were sold at very low prices, drawing buyers who found valuable items among the lot.
In London on June 13 suffragists prepared for a demonstration at the national show the afternoon procession reached Albert Hall en route to Olympia but pollen interference caused a halt before reaching the target location.
The Rev. Robert T. MoDanel, pastor of the First Baptist Church for eight years, is noted among many friends as Georgetown College of Kentucky confers the Doctor of Divinity degree.
Annual meeting of the Ten Mile District Sunday School Association will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Indien rum Sunday. Program includes pre-noon sessions with Hartley and speakers on Bible study, Sunday school needs, and missionary interest. afternoon includes reports, election of officers, and closing services led by Rev Z B Bowen.
Shen Salem June 13 A special program for Children’s Day will be at the Baptist church tomorrow at 10 oclock. An excellent program titled Childrens Prataex will feature the Sunday school elementary department in class exercises and verses. The Water of Life emblematic piece by a 15 year old class will center on an old well with flowing water. Rev BE J Wootter is at Parkersburg, and Chas Elliott of Adamaton visited Friday. Miss Muggie Davis from Chicago is visiting Mrs C A Schutte on Fallview street. Rev Charles Baird Mitchell of Christ Episcopal plans to return home to aid morning services tomorrow.
June 13 Ancona reports a state of terror as looting by strikers continues. Troops guard streets and bluejackets land from Ila fan cruisers to aid soldiers. Cavalry patrols keep nonpermit entry out. No further bloodshed, authorities claim control. Communication is limited to wireless and controlled by officials.
Memorial services for deceased Knights of Pythias members are planned in Wayne County with a march to Fellow’s Cemetery and a service at Pythian Hall. The Walter Thormas trial continues in court over the smuggling allegations against Mrs. Josephine Price, with jury deliberation expected today.
A special meeting of Clarksburg Council No. 28 of the United Commercial Travelers will be held this evening at the Pythian hall to arrange attending the funeral of George Manley a Weston salesman killed by a fall from a Wheeling street car Thursday night at the state convention. Manley belonged to the Clarksburg council. The funeral is set for Sunday afternoon at Butchersville Lewis county. Efforts will be made to travel there on a Spear In car along the Weston trolley line to ensure large turnout.
London reports from ANSOCIATES info indicate confusion over Emperor Menelik II's death. British minister W Thesiger says Adwa and Addis Ababa have no confirmation. Ambassadors lack access, while rumors persist of an embalmed son in Gebt. The capital remains calm as inquiries continue.
Rome detachments were ordered to take control of Rome’s rail stations and tracks amid threats of a nationwide rail strike. The action came as the more moderate workers urged delaying talks, with reports of travel disruptions spreading from Florence to Nanos and Milne as protests and walkouts rose. Grace Wilbur Trout, a suffrage leader in Chicago, said endorsement of woman suffrage faced little opposition within the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, though she did not seek to push suffrage as federation propaganda.
A circuit court Jury awarded $4,000 to W Brent Maxwell for a right of way through his farm south of the city for the Weaton traction line. The report notes multiple cases with verdicts set aside new trials granted and dismissals.
The Radium Institute's 1913 annual report notes almost 500 salignant cancer cases treated, about fifty apparently cured and 184 improved. The institute states radium is a last resort and declines operable cures, with many results not yet documented as time will show outcomes.
The officers and directors are listed: Mr Nuabaum president, Fadabaugh vice president, Loggott secretary. The document names additional officers and the general composition of the board.
A criminal court case involves the Baltimore Railroad Company facing charges in Salurtay court. The document notes counts and pleas on the record, with specific mention of a quashed action and subsequent legal steps.
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