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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
14
In Oyster Bay New York Colonel Roosevelt hedged on endorsing District Attorney Charles Whitman for governor. Despite his repeated claims he would not run, Progressive Party leaders pressed for his favor as factional splits loomed and a fight over the endorsement loomed.
Members of the United Mine Workers in the Kanawha region count ballots on a government mediated settlement proposal. The vote follows mediation efforts for an attike. June 26.
Grand jury at Monongalia County holds Jing Crum er after noon shooting incident. Co defendant Reddy Thomas given 50 dollars bond and six months jail for carrying a revolver. Craner fled with the gun before capture. Police recover cartridges supporting Thomas's account. Craner remains jailed for upcoming grand jury appearance.
A violent quake struck southern Sumatra causing widespread destruction. In Benkoelen, the capital, offices of the Dutch resident and many buildings collapsed while telegraph and cable lines were severed leaving communication interrupted.
P E B Rojas, 83, Venezuelan minister to the United States, died at a hotel in Atlantic City due to a long standing heart condition. He arrived two weeks ago with his secretary and valet who were with him at The Pedalide at the end. The body will be sent to Washington.
Leavenworth Kansas June 36 The twelve parolee convicts in the government cases arrived overnight and faced the standard daily routine at the federal penitentiary. Each received an oath shave and new prison clothes and shoes as they resumed life that began New Year’s day a year ago but was halted by their arrest. Eugene Clancy of San Jesus and Frank Higgins of Boston reassumed roles in building cold houses.
A leadership change occurs at the National Bank of Baler LC with R elder replacing Ralph W Young as bank head. The transfer follows a board vote amid recent events at the institution.
Mexican parley story appears with Lozeo a box car hobo held for grand jury on charges of attempting to murder Francisco Scamarcio night watchman of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at Meadowbrook May 16. A companion confessed to the shooting.
Governor Stewart asked that federal troops move from Fort Vancouver to Fort Missoula to respond quickly if Butte unrest worsens. Senator Myers supported the request at the White House, noting Montana has no federal troops and delays hinder prompt action. President Wilson considered the matter at cabinet and advised handling.
Chicago June 26 The International Sunday School Association approved sex hygiene teaching in a report by E K Mohr purity department superintendent. Mohr said sex knowledge will be taught if not at home or in Sunday schools it will be taught in the streets and that silence is criminal to stop the spread of ignorance.
At 2 o'clock a criminal court jury began hearing the case of Dora Gay Davis charged with arson. Mark Wilson returned last evening from Winter Haven Indiana where he visited John Acheson and family, former residents of Clarksville.
Pedro Lascurain, Mexico's foreign minister under Madero, is cited as a potential provisional president to succeed Huerta at the Niagara Falls conference. Uncertainty remains whether the Constitutionalists would accept him.
Three persons are held without bail in Jefferson County Jail over the death of Misa Alma Mumma of Hagerstown Maryland in Harpers Ferry. Arrests include Stewart Hoffman Mrs Harry Rockenbaush and Dr W Perry. Authorities say the girl died at Mrs Rockenbaughs home in Halltown.
The Owen bill for federal regulation of stock exchanges was returned to the banking committee after senators objected to the favorable report. The meeting drew a large turnout, with many members pressing for re-referal to the committee.
In Philadelphia a federal commission on Industrial Relations continued inquiries into labor issues among metal trades. The committee met with leaders of the Metal Manufacturers Association and various trade locals while weighing education and personal contact over legislation to improve worker conditions.
Constable Meeling arrested two women and two men on a Lanham farm near Sardis on Thursday evening for alleged assault and immoral acts. All detainees await hearings within a day or two under John Doe warrants.
Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson and challenger Frank Moran completed training in Paris and expressed peak condition for the bout. Officials said receipts could reach 700000 dollars with proceeds aiding the poor, Moran passed a medical check with excellent heart action reported by doctors.
Richardson was jailed Friday afternoon to await a hearing in Magistrate W. E. Starcher’s court on a charge of giving Harvey Wolt, manager of the Sayre bottling works, a check for 25 dollars.
A massive blaze in Salem Massachusetts leaves 10,000 homeless and $10,000,000 in damages. The fire spreads from the Korn Leather Company factory to nearby factories and tenement districts, with a second body recovered and the hospital damaged but patients saved. Governors and militia assist as relief and rebuilding begin.
Ernest Bicknell national director of the Red Cross leaves Washington for Salem to direct relief efforts. The organization has 5000 dollars pledged and will raise more if needed. Boardman, relief board chairman, also travels. Bicknell requests Associated Charities of Boston aid in organizing relief efforts.
President Wilson sent an elec gram to Governor Walsh expressing heartfelt sympathy to Salem and its people after a disaster. He offered federal aid and asked how the government could assist in the emergency.
Washington dispatch details Democratic infighting in West Virginia over Hodges and French as candidates. It tracks a power struggle among Watson Chilton Neal and Beall Hodges with appointments, regional feuds, and shifting alliances during a Huntington convention, highlighting the tensions between Neal and French and the battle for the Fourth District nomination.
Magistrate Nicewarner issues warrants accusing Manuel Aldares and Mirses Altery of felonious assault at a Lumbarport mining plant after a blacksmiths shop quarrel over tool sharpening. Thorn the blacksmith and Altery faced blows with a pick and a tool later. Altery was tried Thursday night and the remaining defendants await Friday.
Mexico City June 26 The Mexican senate will receive the executive’s report on mediation conferences at Niagara Falls. Optimism prevails and residents of the capital plan a demonstration in honor of the South American mediators.
Washington reports a postponement of the July 1 vote in the Holserolan committee on the Hobson constitutional amendment for nationwide prohibition. Chairman Henry, campaigning in Texas, pushed for August 1 postponement, with Democratic members agreeing amid House tension predictions. In Wheeling, authorities cite rising weddings as alcohol laws shift, noting liquor concerns tied to upcoming dry period.
A June cloudburst unleashed a wall of water in the Wondrow mountains sweeping Harry Tolbard and Charles Tsner, both of Elkins, into the Cheat River. Tolbard drowned and Tsner was rescued with injuries.
Police raided Fred Blues beri Place and Sei and Other Liquors, seizing all beverages found as violations of law. Members protest action by the State Tax Commission and claim the chartered club provided social activity. several members pledge to settle up and defend the club’s status.
Information from Guaymas reports daily worsening conditions in Ban Diego as authorities struggle to feed the hungry. Federal troops face threats and orders allow limited movement while Yaqui volunteers assist by distributing food amidst the siege atmosphere.
Intense heat in Wheeling leads to a shocking incident as 23 year old Mrs. Thomas Folts shoots a bullet injuring another woman and likely fatally wounding herself in a failed attempt to drown her. The report notes a struggle at the Ohio River and the involvement of Mrs. A L Padding.
A town meeting by the Board of Trade will be arranged with plans for the annual gathering at the courthouse. The session aims to organize arrangements and address community interests, with likely activities and directions to ensure a smooth public discussion.
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