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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
1
June 22 reports say formal negotiations between Mexican factions toward selecting a provisional president under a latent plan. Pressure from foreign elements and generals Carranza challenge the American role as mediation continues, with armistice efforts failing.
A police squad at a Chicago zoo restrained four young lions after they killed and partly devoured keeper Emerson Deltrich, son of a Brooklyn architect, sparking an inquiry into the alleged cruelty at Mish Adgia Castilla's vaudeville theater animal exhibit. Trilby the mother lion and the others were described as not fully grown. The fate of the animals will be decided after investigations into the incident.
Thousands of Pittsb urgh workers gather outside Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing plants as mediators are not yet confirmed. Four thousand pieiets workers prepare for possible entry into shops while the company considers a shift in policy. The union's general strike committee meets to instruct sub committees and plans to seek talks with E M Horr later.
First reports from Charleston June 42 say Indian Creek district accepts the terms proposed by the conciliation board for the Kangwha strike settlement. Other areas of the district expected to report today as voting continues at union headquarters.
The Republicans and Progressives of Nicholas county agree on the county ticket and the congressional candidate, with the Progressive party endorsing Hon. S. B. Avis for reelection to the U.S. House. Resolutions adopted praise Avis’s past service and urge continued candidacy.
Forty seven unidentified bodies of persons who died May 20 in the wreck of the Exropran of Irelana were identified today by order of the coroner Sem vicsasware conducted the bath rate.
June 22 investigation into a drowning on the Oswego canal led by Coroner Moore. The vessel carried twenty passengers though licensed for ten. rain and closed curtains turned the boat into a death trap for travelers.
An audit is in progress conducted by Willison Audit and System Company at the Tedprist facility for Secretary SG Highland by order of the water works and sewerage board. The system used by the board is of high order and all records are readily accessible.
A nineteen year old Hallam, linked to the Black Hand murder syndicate, was executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing for killing Tony Marra of White Plains. He had implicated the syndicate and was promised leniency, but Governor Glynn granted a six month reprieve.
Rescue teams found fifty bodies in Mine No 20 at Hilferest Collieries Ltd after an explosion Friday. Eighty grave diggers toiled all day in the nearby mountainside cemetery as hopes faded for many in the mining community.
Weather favorable crowds flock to the park for the season opening featuring motorcycle races dances and charity events. Cavalcade of militia trains and Camp Dawson plans described with trains from Baltimore and Ohio carrying troops and bands to Camp Dawson August 12 to 27.
Government mine experts continued the search for the dead at Hillcrest Collieries No 20 after an explosion buried 104 workers deep in rock over 1,000 feet from the mouth. Ninety one bodies had been recovered, many buried beyond recognition. efforts focused on identification. With more coilgings arriving, the bodies will be interred as quickly as possible.
Paris city council on June 20 announced a trial lighting scheme for the open square in front of Notre Dame. Officials cited pedestrian accidents and refuge spots as the issue and debated lamp posts versus a raft style lighting under trees to preserve the approach’s historic view.
June 2 reports that aviator Harry N Atwood and his bride were feared drowned after an airboat ride from Sandusky toward Toledo during a thunderstorm. Atwood later telephoned in from Bona on the lake shore claiming the airship was beaten down but he and the airboat remained intact and he planned to continue toward Toledo today.
Wheeling reports a collision last night near Ballairy Ohio left John Tucker dead from a broken neck. A young woman friend escaped with minor injuries as they were thrown from the buyer of the vehicle.
The event will take place Tuesday night at the home of Mis Core Jackewn 00 West Pin street to address a case of rare Geary. Bavas Masih will preside.
Mrs. Celig James aged 95 of Adamston dies after a long illness. Survived by son Dr A A James six grandsons and a granddaughter. Born 1813 in West Milford Harrison County Virginia now West Virginia. Funeral at noon Tuesday at Dr Jamon home Adamston with Rev A S Wolfe. burial in West Milford Cemetery.
Washington dispatch recounts how Mrs Boggs, postmistress at Boss, Webster County since 1909, faced resignation to marry Dr Hoover. With help from Congressman Sutherland and J. M. Hoover, her position was finally released only after an order abolishing the Webster Springs post office.
The coming chautauqua offers intellectual and moral entertainment for all residents. Not a five cent show, it features Governor Wert of Oregon, Mrs. Anna Webb Curtis of Texas, Bland's orchestra, and the Royal Welch Ladies Choir. Tickets available at Parsons-Souders store or Brotherhood office in the Latta Building for July 3 to 8.
Delegates to the state Christian Endeavor convention at Parkersburg will leave Tuesday morning on train No. 8. A special car will be attached for the use of the delegates as they travel to the event.
Reed of Hope Natural Gas at Lost Creek suffers a bullet wound in the ankle with no serious injury. John Myers, also of Lost Creek, has a leg wound. Both are at home and expected to recover. John Beverly, of Duckeret, is said to have done the shooting, then fled and remains missing.
Bridget Kenney of the Allo-Rheny Congenial Industrial Union says in Pittsburg on June 22 there is no word from Washington about mediators and she implies government money is better spent elsewhere. She asserts the strike continues with no forthcoming intervention.
Clarksburg Elks lodge No. 210 hosts a June 20 program at Camp Run Park Point Marion Pa with a baseball game against Uniontown Pa dancing swimming fishing and band concerts plus music from Kutortela theater. The event invites Elks and friends from Clarksburg Morgantown and Fairmont while a separate guardianship bond is noted for Walter K. Vannortham with $1 000 sureties by United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company.
State Senator George B White of Weston arrived in the district and prompted discussion on Republican nomination for Congress. While not a candidate, White expressed willingness to run if the party in the district so decided and could support an aggressive campaign.
Roseberry C Pritchard aged 60, well known county resident, died suddenly at his Weaton road home Sunday afternoon while seated in a churn. Immediate cause kidney trouble. Survived by two brothers C K Pritchard and F A Pritchard and two sisters Mrs Joseph Thorn and Mrs A B Haul.
Washington June 22 President Wilton said that once the Colombia and Nicarauguan treaties are understood they will be amply supported in the Senate. He spoke to callers but did not detail the negotiations. The treaties are before the foreign relations committee where Secretary Bryan appeared to explain them again amid opposition to a $26,000,000 payment to Colombia and to parts of the Nicaragua treaty seen as favoring the present government.
Drill logs from Union die trot area show W Brent Maxwell drilling No. 18 on his farm with good gas and testing strongly. Washington Gas Co on A L Mayott farm yields 160 barrels. South Penn Oil No 0t at Jone A Spreut and No 1 at T F Ogden expect 310 barrels. Grove 4a Parrish No on R V Moore hammite reports 128 yards with rough production. DL Cues No1 at J Ankins on fourth sand shows 35.
The funeral for H. E Swiger of Fairmont was held at his daughter-in-law’s residence at 2 pm Monday with Rev W. J. Newton officiating. Burial followed at Fairmont. Swiger, 72, longtime Rhinnaton resident, died Saturday in Fairmont. He was survived by son C. Swiger and several grandchildren and was remembered as a prominent local figure. A brother Hatlom G. Swiger lived in Nebraska.
Funeral services for Vadora Bacchus aged 22 were held at the home on Stenley Avenue in Stesley addition with Reverend Morrison officiating. Burial followed in Greenown Cemetery. She had been in failing health for several months and is survived by Inez Bunbard and others.
Marriage licenses issued include Hugh F Oca and Auguste M. Ceayer, with records noting their pending nuptials in Morris County. The notice lists applicants and approving authority, reflecting a formal civic registration of union intentions.
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