21 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
1
Chicago June 21 delegates to the Republican national convention gather amid fatigue and high tensions. Roosevelt and Taft forces clash over credentials and contests from Alabama and beyond as the body weighs a possible adjournment and a pivotal strategy move.
The county court set July 12 as the date for constructing a bridge across the West Fork at Coburn's Creek mouth. Claude W. Gore named guardian for Moesie Riley with a bond of 100 and 14. Gor e served as surety.
Thieves broke into A. Z. Knight’s merchandise store at Mt. Clare on Thursday night taking several pairs of wine, some jewelry and a small cash amount. The cash register was found abandoned near the store. entry was gained via a rear door. Dogs tracked to two miles away near a minor’s home but no stolen items were recovered.
John T. McGraw of Gratton has been engaged to speak on patriotism at Shinnston's Fourth of July celebration. A committee is arranging a large fair with two bands a street parade prizes for best adorned automobiles and cake walks among attractions.
The Democratic National Committee planned to back a temporary chairman candidate as crowds gathered in Baltimore. Whitlam J. Bryan was expected Sunday to lead the fight against Parker with aides forecasting a floor battle at the convention. Jennings Bryan urged delegates by telegram to oppose Parker and join the anti Parker effort.
A report from Connellutic states George Fletaher Besigne was involved in a Monday night incident at a local residence. Authorities say he prepared a dangerous substance amid a heated dispute leading to police action and potential charges.
In Chicago on June 21 West Virginia delegates show a submissive stance at the convention. They discuss bolting but likely oppose Taft moves, with Roosevelt support crushed and no Republican from the state likely to join a Roosevelt third party.
The article outlines a Democratic nominating process with Morgan Parton and Daria Reed among candidates. Dolan appears favored amid the convention context, while Ernest D. Lachey expresses support for Findley as a potential attorney general candidate.
Earl Gi Drempech of Gera bowling alleye travels to Washington Pa to meet Siler Brunswick wlfeys. The two teams will roll five ten pin games of a ten pin series on Gore alleys next Friday night.
The Church of God and the Sainte of Christ offer a baptizing service at 3 pm Sunday in Lumberport. Elder James Weilman of Clarksburg will lead. The public is invited to attend. Paul Boggs returns from Morgantown after attending West Virginia University last term. Jefferson Brass was a visitor here. Priddy Cram Att, Cikre.
A Protestant chapel in Starkabure will host Rev. C Layens from Arteburg who will deliver a Methodist sermon Sunday evening. The event aims to reach the community with religious instruction and spiritual guidance.
J Otis Stout chairman issues call for county convention at 10 oclock in the morning at the court house in Charleton City. The committee aims to nominate Wr and mire of Bobattoon as party candidates.
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