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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
1
President Wilson prepared a currency reform message delivered to Congress, framed as a joint effort among currency reform advocates. The plan, condensed by Secretary McAdoo and Treasury officials, aims to present a unified administration view and will be introduced as a broad bill in both houses.
Washington June 16 The census bureau reports West Virginia increased veneer production over the past three years with wood consumption totaling 4 404 thousand feet in 1909 3 848 in 1910 and 5 558 in 1911 The state ranks twentieth among veneer producers reflecting a notable gain despite earlier lower totals.
The sugar lobby story unfolds as investigators enter the third week of hearings. Senators aim to cross examine Henry T. Oxnard, a beet sugar raiser and anti free sugar advocate, and to finish the anti free sugar side before night.
Washington June 16. The Senate finance committee unanimously rejected a graduated tobacco tax as an amendment to the tariff bill. Hitchcock’s amendments were voted down by the committee. The panel approved free tier for stock and grain with countervailing duties on other items. Citrus fruit remained unchanged. Michael Filipon of Enterprise received six months for unlawfully carrying a revolver, and admitted to Justice G. W. Harrison and constables. We Wilcox Broventhie, county jail Sunday evening.
The sundry civil bill approved by Senate and House funds public buildings in West Virginia with Elkins Fairmont Grafton Moundsville Point Pleasant Sistersville amounts. Taft vetoed over anti trust clause. Wilson expected to sign. Also includes 2,000,000 for Ohio river improvements. Charles Long to Buffalo Niagara Falls after trip. visits Washington. Democratic leaders finalize Underwood tariff revisions for caucus this week with agricultural schedule talks.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered withdrawal of proposed tariffs on soft coal from West Virginia and Kentucky mines across the Great Lakes to Milwaukee and other northern destinations. The ICC held existing rates were low and allowed carriers to raise them by a ton, noting the proposed prohibitory rates would have closed routes long in operation.
The steamer Jesse Spaulding reached Saulte Ste. Marie today with its bow stove in after colliding on Lake Superior early yesterday. The crew is reported safe by a telegram from the captain A Garn.
White Charleston June 16 John P White president of United Mine Workers of America appeared in federal court and posted 1000 bond for November 18 on an indictment charging Sherman anti trust law violation. J N Carnes of Citizens National Bank was his surety. Demurrer to the indictments to be argued June 10. Walch named nineteen Mine Workers officials. Washington June 16 President Wilson will not attend Gettysburg anniversary on battlefield next month. He will be at the summer White House at Cornish New York July 4. Haymaker-Lynch wedding planned in First Methodist Episcopal church. Washington DC June 16 Supreme Court upheld two cent merger laws and maximum freight fares in Missouri West Virginia Arkansas state rate cases. Missouri rates deemed valid and Oregon rates approved. Interstate commerce interference claims rejected. Minnesota precedent cited. West Virginia rate sustained. no confiscation issue in West Virginia case. Continued on page 10.
Rumors of a sanctioned strike by the United Mine Workers loom amid unrest in Cabin Creek and Paint Creek districts. Hearings continue as miners testify that mine guards provoke clashes while operators defend their actions, with fear of a broader walkout spreading to the New River area.
The city water supply bans bathing and pollution of the reservoir under Article 7. Violators face a fine from five to twenty dollars plus costs. The Water Board urges strict enforcement to keep the drinking water pure and safe for residents and patrons.
An order of reference has been made in the cause of Cree M Bartlett and others against Alonzo H Booth et al in the circuit court. The action concerns unresolved matters brought by multiple parties, with the court appointing an examiner to report on the issues and evidence presented.
The article describes a ground sale by a land company at the corner of Main Street promising notable inducements. It notes that every purchase of 100 dollars or more will include a chance to win 100 dollars in stock, a perk claimed to be unique to this sale. The event begins at 7 40 am and will attract regular car routes to the area.
Washington June 16 crops in West Virginia show fewer fields in good condition than last year. Wheat and oats are not good, rye and clover improve, alfalfa and pasture are down, and tame varieties overall are not as strong as 12 months ago.
Residents near Northview oppose the boards plan to approve a public school building contract priced beyond legal funding limits. The dispute has led to resignations, board reshuffles, and a county superintendent change as the district awaits a final decision after state tax commissioner review and intervention requests.
W. H Hamilton appointed postmaster in Wetzel County replacing J. M. Franklin who resigned under civil service rules. New mail services planned from West Virginia include rail links Keyser to Twin Mountain over twenty seven miles six trips weekly. Electric rail lines planned Sistersville to Pursley and Kidwell to Middlebourne with twice daily mail runs. Sunday twice. Contracts awarded for mail routes and wagon service among Charleston Glen White Lester and Parkersburg. Earl Pepper of Morgantown noted in coverage.
General John J. Pershing reports a costly engagement in Mindanao where several Americans were killed and Moro forces retreated from the mountain crest. Pershing praised his troops as they pursue the Moros, while the department commander praised conduct of the men amid the ongoing campaign.
Congress introduced a bill to provide a pension payment to Richard McNonly and another for widows or dependents of veterans. The text references a trustee or council involvement and notes support from a congressman at large Howard Luther. The fragmentary OCR preserves names and general intent of pension relief.
The event records show a toastmaster accepted an invitation to preside over a historic anniversary celebration. The figure will oversee ceremonies and ensure proper conduct during the observance.
Mary Tetrick's will probated in county court. John B Strother named executor with bond of 3000 dollars. Appraisers listed include Beluick Plant and Strother. Oscar L Probst qualified administrator for John Bise with bond and Mary Bise as surety. Appraisers Patton Hind and Jarvis noted. Codion and Brice Codion wills presented for probate with Clarence Bott as qualified administrator of Song estate.
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