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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1914

Page

11

Flames Drive Rescuers Back As Mine Disaster Toll Grows

In Alberta, 24 bodies recovered at Hillcrest Alberta Collieries Ltd after a floor fire. 102 others remain entombed as rescue work resumes amid smoldering debris and a deadly blast from yesterday. Officials say many victims were found near the pit mouth.

Lethbridge Hillcrest Collieriex Ltd William Brown Meanager Crown Ny Sanpciaren Alberta Rar Cuera Hillcrest Alberta Collieries, Ltd James Quigley Thomas Taylor

Appeal From Public Service Commission Victory in Death Case

Jane Sharleston appeals to the Supreme Court from a Public Service Commission award denying compensation for the death of Giuseppi Zippi. Filed by C. Tie Conaton acting for Hawaii at Philadelphia the appeal seeks damages for the mother. Zippi was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train.

Jane Sharleston Public Service Commission Tpreme C. Tie Conaton- UN Haly Philadelphia Giuseppi Zippi Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Trai

Villa plans big attack with 26000 troops and 74 machine guns

General Villa announced that 26000 men will be used in the attack on Zacaetens left flank with support from 1 artillery piece and 74 machine guns. He said 30000 troops belong to the division of the north and that the attack would start this morning or tomorrow.

Torreon Coahuila el Puno Zacaetens Tern Villa Stat Lnte Zwenstens

Hodges Declines Office Candidacy In West Virginia

Dr Thomas E Hodges of Morgantown announces he will not seek political office in West Virginia until he completes goals set when he became university president. He plans reforms and changes and will adhere to his course when the goal is reached, despite party overtures.

Morgantown Thomas Hodges West Virginia Wolvercity Congressman 5

Marshals Office Moves Departmented to Clarksburg Plan

The Walked States marshal’s office in Parkersburg will not move to Clarksburg as planned. Marshal Clarice EB. Smith will seek withdrawal of the order transferring the office, citing facility and building concerns and ongoing adjustments to the site.

Parkersburg Clarksburg States Marshals Office Clarice EB. Smith Patie

Boat Excursionists Narrow Escape After Sinking

A river excursion steamer Majestic sank on the Mississippi near Alton IL early today after a collision with the new intake tower cribbing of St Louis waterworks. Thirty three aboard, three unaccounted for, others swam ashore or clung to upper deck as vessel settled.

ST. Louis Fyne Bertones Stouner Majestic Alton St Louis St Lovis Per Tong

Appeal for Clarksburg July Fourth unity and business closing

G W Dudderar leads a broad appeal to Clarksburg citizens urging merchants and business owners to close shops on the Fourth of July. A petition drive will circulate from Monday to urge patriotism and bolster Harrison County's biggest Independence Day celebration. Citizens are asked to authorize newspaper listings if not reached and to pull together for the event.

G. W. Dudderar Board of Trade Clarksburg Harrison County United States

First National Bank of Cowen chartered in West Virginia

The comptroller of the currency grants a charter to the First National Bank of Cowen West Virginia with 25000 dollars capital. William Rogere is president and RC McCandlistt cashier. Also approved is the Beckley National Bank conversion to Beckley National Bank with 50000 dollars capital. Reverend Vishanoff, former Macedonian Greek Catholic, will speak at Adamaton United Brethren church at 3 pm tomorrow. public invited.

Frank W. Nesbitt Wheeling Brotherhood Run First Methodist Episcopal Church Jnreciat Vis reLmanau Washington First National Bank Cowen W. Va William Rogere McCandlistt Castiter Beckley W. VI Vishanoff Macedonia Adamaton United Brethren Church

Hold Up Men Nabbed by Clever Police Tactic

Austrians Matt Colish and Sam Bordish arrested on Fourth Street near Traders Alley by a police squad led by Chief Troaka as a suspected gang tied to robberies in Pennsylvania. An Italian boy implicated them, saying they offered $10 per Portuguese to lure him. Potridge, another suspect, was later arrested in Glen Elk. a pawn ticket linked to a stolen watch was found.

Matt Colish Sam Bordish Pennsylvania Fourth Street Traders Alley Clearywater Troaka Hoy Polica Hichwood Brooks Joieh Stelling Aquad Dolice Anya Glen Eik Foan Potridge Glen Elk Oficer L. le White Elty Wariera Fairmont Patriche Glen File

Fire destroys Michigan and Ohio Paper stock and building

A noon fire in Toledo Ohio destroyed the Michigan and Ohio Paper Company stock and a three story building in the Claimens district. The loss was about 100000 dollars. Flames breached the roof after explosions in a room storing two cases of matches.

Cis Toledo Jung Sreks Siichigan and Ohio Paper Company Tt Wma Clamnens uMh Fiamas

No Early Drinks Hive Honnebm Park Awe Umalbs

Fragmentary OCR text yields no coherent event or names. The snippet mentions a park and urban settings but lacks clear subjects, dates, or actions to summarize into a factual news item.

Mediation Efforts in Mexican Crisis Seen as Hopeful

Buffalo scene reports Minister Noon declaring confidence in mediation's ultimate success after talks in Washington with Wilson and Bryan. Buenos Aires and Ottawa dispatches note the first mediation month closes with uncertain prospects and possible new plans from Argentina.

Indictment Aims at Lasalle Street Bank Officers in Chicago

Chicago June 20 An indictment targets officers of the Lasalle Street Trust and Savings Bank. W C Niblack was named receiver. State's attorney Maclay Horne said the case shows an officer attempting to remove a deposit to render the bank insolvent. The amount involved is about 2 1/2 million dollars.

Chicago Lasalle Street, Trust and Savings Bank Lorimers Muniny W. C. Niblack Yeaturday Maclay Horne Tharge

Steamer Sunk After Collision on Hudson River

A small excursion steamer bound down the Hudson River collided with a scow near Yonkers. The vessel was beached and wrecked. Seven crew members were rescued. one tourist injured, condition not stated. The sail was hosted by J F Havemeyer of Ardsor on the Hudson.

Findley Faces Court Battle Over Unlawful Living Case

A. Judson Findley and Fred J. Shinn clashed in Justice T. G. Nicewarner's court as John Stevens and Ella Allen faced charges of living together as husband and wife. Shinn represented Mrs Stevens and sought settlement while Findley opposed it, allegedly calling a bad name and nearly striking Shinn with a chair. The Stevens case and Ella Allen await a further decision.

A. Judson Findley Harrison County Fred J. Shinn Brown T. G. Nicewarner John Stevens Ella Allen Shinn Stevens Findley Bilal Allen

Senate probe into alleged use of funds postponed

The investigation ordered by the Senate into alleged use of Senate funds and names of other senators by Chilton and Overman in the Gold Hill mine will not start until next week. Senator Kern of Indiana, chairman, is away, delaying action. In Batavia, Java, reports say several northern islands near British Guiana were struck by earthquakes and storms causing many collapses and drownings.

Washington Senate Chilton Overman Gold Hill Consolidated Gold Mine Committee On Privileges and Elections Kern Indiana Cairman Tuanday Batavia Java Guim

State Sawmill Men Hear Of New Postmasters

Washington D C June 20 new postmasters have been established in West Virginia. Areas include Hardman Gilmer county Logan Leatherwood Earnshaw Cogan Lewis and other towns with appointed postmasters such as Arbola Slagle Bulley Browning and Cunningham.

Washington, D.C West Virginia Hardman Gilmor County Mit Logan County Ethel de Dostmanta Slagle Iguorge L. Bulley Yola Leatherwood Mingo County Hereford Browning Ton

West Virginia Sawmill Men Eye Philippine Timber Leases

The Bureau of Insular Affairs in Washington reports Philippine timber lands ready for lease. Tracts range from 35 to 200 acres in size with larger parcels available. Markets are mainly in the Orient. Manila foresters estimate hundreds of millions of board feet could be marketed abroad, far surpassing 1913 exports. Large tracts require capital for equipment and proper seasoning, with twenty year exclusive leases for big holdings.

Washington, D. G West Virginia Philippines Bureau of Taavini Affeire Washington Philippinee Orient Bureau of Insular Altair Forentry Manila Philipping Islands Gallé

Station Burned in Wales Night Fire Destroys Station

Fire destroyed a railway station and several adjacent buildings at Coedposth near Wrexham during the night. An attempted arson on a train was reported. Literature possibly related to suffragist activity was found nearby. Miss Lester Latstetter, sister of Mrs. M. H. Reynolds of Parkersburg, has returned home.

Wrexham Wales Coedposth Lester Latstetter M. H. Reynolds Parkersburg

Rebel secretary fired by Carranza factions and strikes

Washington dispatch reports Mills of Philadelphia and Patrick Gliday of Clearfield Pa to Pittsburg as conciliators in kettled settlement of Kanawha strike troubles. Anglesos, reform secretary of war for Constitutionalist cabinet, was removed by Carranza for disobedience with no further details. News from Oriztlan says 20 chiefs plan a central Mexican campaign with 80,000 troops mobilizing under Gonzales.

Agara Falls Mexico City Washington Naon Wilson Bryan Luis Cabrera Nuon Sousa Hoult Iterm Nation Andyreaniadt Iig United States Seve Ell Paso Tex Angtlen Mexico Nvarez Carranza Villa Caraga Sonora Maytorena Washington, D. C CW. Mills Philadelphia Patrick Gliday Clearfield Pittsburg Pennsylvania State Tabor Weatington A. J. Paukner Department of Sarbor Garraway W. V Sosie Saltillo Max Laredo Tor General Angeles Constitutionalists Angelos Las Villa Patisan Emoval Tg m Grad Tata Chapuitepen Oriztlan Hidalgo Carrenga Samoral Gonzales

NINERS PAD Normal coal mining conditions prevail in region

In a report from Clarkeburg Jeraneh of the Cananlidation Coal Company mine officials indicate steady paydays. The company paid out about 79000 for work from May to June. eight independent firms were compensated as well, reflecting ongoing underwritten operations despite irregular wording in the text.

Clarkeburg Jeraneh Cananlidation Coal Company Ralsegard Ratik

Some Tate Gauges in Sardia District Adverts

In Sardia district of this county the South Pann Ol Company No St A Joriat and Now 2 are advertised for sale. The notices mention lively sale activity and a reference to The Wi on cm Sompasy No. 2 with a 235 datel and Farreale So. 7 AS barrels.

Tn Sardia South Pann St. A. Joriat Ana Farreale Barrela

Tragic Air War Blows Up Austrian Dirigible Attack

In Vienna and nearby air action destroys a military dirigible and a naval craft. A biplane attacked at high altitude ripping the airship open and causing a fatal explosion. Nine officers and crew members perished or were mutilated as the craft fell.

Vienna Austria Minto Koertling Hauswirth Az Bi Joliathe Mansuvers Fiat Hoosta Nusw Ipiplane Amountain

City council aims to advance bridge work and streetcar plans

The council passed an ordinance authorizing the Owoxo Bridge Company to proceed with construction and lay tracks. A second gird er may be required if the streetcar company does not support timing. Adjournment paused action until Tuesday for final approval of the amended ordinance.

Joy Oigit Owoxo Bridge Company Intendisd J Council

Premier Aue Quith and Hunger Strike Demand

In London on June 20 Premier Aue quit today fulfilling a delegation request by Sylvia Pankhurst’s group. A hunger strike threat was made until promises were honored. Six East End federation members met with the premier at her residence, seeking concession and letters to home secretary Reginald McKenna.

Ing Ansocisreo Onsen London Auequith Todey Syiframetm Sylvia Paw Durat Mpeg Hote of Commons Siler Pankhurat East End Yie Ab Hia Realdenea Mies Anquith Reginald McKeann Ewisdon Mike Sylyie Pankhutet

Veiled Analysis of Campaign Spending at 1890s Convention

A fragmented report outlines scrutiny of expenditures for a political convention or election at a venue in Washington DC. It lists costs for stationery writing and printing, telegraph and telephone services, travel, and other incidental items, with names obscured by OCR.

Warrington Ouly Neety

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