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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1914

Page

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Mourning Across Cities for Royal Death

Crowds draped in black and towns along the river mourn Archduke Ferdinand and Duchess of Hohenberg. Special train brought the coffins to the royal yacht Delmar for transfer to the battleship Viribus Unitis for voyage to Trent. Guards of honor, crepe flags, and prayers marked the somber ceremony.

Sataban Onaten Opment Metrokitch Herzegovina Tuna Archduke Rands Ferdinand Duchess of Delmar Hamiqt

General Baron Defects With Small Band Near Zacatecas

Rail officials report General Baron, federal garrison commander, defected from Zacatecas and reached Angua Cal ientes with only fourteen men. Baron was wounded. General Ole was killed. Reports say about 15,040 federals garrisoned, with roughly 5,000 captured and up to 300 escaped or killed.

Puna Torreon Abot Akon

Death of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess details

Vienna reports the death news of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess of Hohenberg was conveyed to their children Sunday evening. The aunt Countess Chototle fainted as the breaking event unfolded. The Telegraph today lists the archduke's life insured for $12,000,100 and his wife for $6,000,000.

Vienna Archduke Francis Ferdinand Duchess of Hohenberg Ornhunt Countess Chotele Taebluck

Lunatic Gere Satterfield In Custody at Weston Hospital

A Monticcllo brick company employee Gere Satterfield, jailed after relatives filed insanity proceedings, was declared a lunatic by Magistrate T. G. Nickwatner and committed to the Weston State Hospital for the Insane. He remains confined awaiting transfer within a day or two as doctors cite melancholia linked to domestic and mental difficulties.

Gere Satterfield Monticcllo Brick Company T. G. Nickwatner State Hospital For Weston Satterfield

City Banks Declare Semiannual Dividends Across Institutions

Most banks will pay July 1 with frequent double dividends for the year. Merchants National Bank declares eight percent, Empire National three percent, Union Tax? Hon four percent, Went Vir? five percent, and Some Bank three percent for the year. Help to estimate the year and all of any unfavorable conditions.

Paynile Yeor Banknns Bun Merchants National Bank Atx Empire National Union Ta Hon Bank Three Par Gant Wn Esti Hk Sear al Nty

Troops Gain Control of Turtle Creek Strike District

Pittsburg June 30 Dawn patrols by state constabulary secured the Turtle Creek valley district. Troopers cleared the bridge to the electric plant for three weeks held by deputies and sheriffs. crowds gathered to watch workers return. A female violator was arrested. armed guards banned display of weapons near works. guard at Pennsylvania Station reduced at daybreak.

Ars Pittsburg Ulrikee Turtle Creek Adame Pennsylvania

Many Saloons Go Out of Business Across State

June 40 report indicates saloonkeepers prepare for prohibitory amendment enforcement by closing today. Brewers and distillers have been shutting for weeks. some sell stock or fear disorder, while others pivot to different manufacturing. A Wheeling brewery nears reopening as a cheaper basic operation.

Ansorsits Charleston Ong Wheeling As & Mest Pecking Howke

Roosevelt to Speak at Progressive League Conference

Colonel Roosevelt left for Pittsburgh to address the closing session of the Progressive League of Pennsylvania. He appeared healthy yet voiced doubt about his vigor and said tonight’s speech would test his stamina and hint at future campaign plans. HR. Gren, a Wheeling citizen, arrived as a visitor.

Paehes New York Roosevelt Pittsburg Progressive League of Pennsylvania

Truth or Error of Homeopathy Debate at Atlantic City Convention

The American Institute of Homeopathy met in Atlantic City for its annual convention as the American Medical Association held meetings nearby. President Dr DeWitt G Wilcox urged AMA backing for a joint commission to scientifically test homeopathy, warning that refusal could trigger militant conflict. He argued alcohol is not medicine, noted homeopathy’s Western growth, and condemned commercial influence in medicine while urging prohibition of alcohol and a focus on public health.

Atlantic City American Institute of Homeopathy American Medical Association DeWitt G. Wilcox Beaton American Medical” Assoctation Hehnemann American Institute Ite Englad Russia Germany South America Srede Tie An -Guartiana Apeaker

State Fire Marshal Urges Safe Fourth Celebrations

State Fire Marshal Joho Horan urges caution for Fourth of July festivities. He notes many yearly fires and injuries from fireworks especially among children. He promotes a Safe and Sane Fourth and calls for banning toy pistol devices that shoot blank cartridges to prevent serious wounds.

Joho Horan Mfe Jay

Colonel Edwards Charleston Health Update

June 30 Col William Seymour Edwards Charleston businessman and Progressive politician has been treated at Johns Hopkins hospital Baltimore for several months. Friends say he is rapidly recovering and may return to Charleston in a few days. Reported discharge from Capital Wednesday and a conference with Col Theodore Roosevelt in New York later. political talks unclear if the meeting occurred following his hospital stay after the Webster Springs graft conviction.

Charleston William Seymour Edwards Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Edwards Theodore Roosevelt New York Col. Edwards

Pension Granted to Veteran in Washington

A pension was granted in Washington after a review by Con gtenmun Browshie Deon. The decision acknowledges a wartime service claim and awards support starting from May 1. The notice confirms eligibility and ongoing monthly benefits to the veteran.

Washington

Court blocks gas line project amid city water works dispute

County court members Strother and Maxwell oppose city plans to lay a four inch gas line to the pumping station, prompting injunctions and protests. Officials say the line would serve water needs and reduce public costs while critics argue rights in county roads and franchise history complicate the project.

Joe A. Strother Lee Maxwell Iounty Charles C. Fitro P. D. Morris New Martingville Water Board Haymond Maxwell Ita County Court Strother Maxwell Eie John J.sturm Rome Home Gas Company W. Guy Tetrick Home Gan Company Harrison County Weston Road City Clarksburg Water Works and Sewerage Board William H. Lewis G. Highland Clarksbus Clarksburg Torvof Itmla

Mayor Proclaims Against a Parade in City

A dated notice quotes Mayor Wile H Colb declaring no public parades tonight to celebrate the closing of the saloon under the Prohibition law. Police will arrest anyone parading and offenders will be punished, as authorities urge calm and safe conduct.

Wile H. ‘Colb

War Against Rats Now Being Waged In New Orleans

New Orleans health authorities announced a city wide rat eradication campaign linked to bubonic plague fears. Two cases were found in the Volunteers of America industrial home, one man died, and 28 inmates were relocated. A four block radius will be ringed with concrete barriers and a rat dive used to kill ro dents. Poison traps and drain openings will be screened to prevent escape, with barriers expanding as the campaign progresses. Officials said wider spread of the disease was not expected. No additional cages were reported.

New Orleans The Volunteers of America Tafoctec

Wells Fargo to Take Over Baltimore and Ohio Express Co

Pavel Abrociated dispatch from Grafton reports Wells Fargo will assume the entire business of Baltimore and Ohio lines at midnight, replacing the red, white and blue United States Express Company sign with the Wells Fargo mark. Travelers on the B and O lines will notice the change as the takeover completes.

Pavel Grafton Baltimore and Ohio United States Exprean Company Inilta Ateady Wells-Fargo Company Baltimore and Chio Innes

Opinion divided on rate question in transportation and water concerns

The article discusses debates over pipeline and pumping costs for city water supply and gas usage at a pumping station. It notes potential bond issues and court concerns about municipal finances. It also covers prospective shifts in railroad rate deliberations by the Interstate Commerce Commission, including revenue needs, potential eliminations of free industrial service, and possible delays in June decisions, with the solicitor general and Mrs Davis sailing to Europe in late June.

Rilk Leensemadda Clarksburg Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Fésne

Balou Murder Mystery Moves Police Probe

Stamford reports a murder investigation into Ballou, a prominent elder, with police naming a suspect and noting possible connections to Helen Anglo. Coroner to resume inquest. stains on matting near Mrs Anglo’s bed prompt delays as investigators analyze evidence and a second suspect is explored.

Angle Laos Blondel Atgin Aletor

Prohibition Enters Clarksburg After 91 000 Vote

The West Virginia city shuts saloons as prohibition takes effect tonight at midnight. City officials and residents reflect on the dry era, noting licensed establishments ended after a 1898 charter vote. Many bar owners relocate or close, while others seek new lines of business or move out of state.

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Literary program at Trinity church with music and prayer

A literary program is planned at 8:30 this evening at Trinity church. The program includes prayer, readings, and musical numbers with soloists Lily Robie and Mrs Oversy Hiesding-nie. The feature is the play Ball by W. Thomas.

Pino Solo M_ Oversy Lily Robie Finnesole Eillahgty W. Thoma

Be Bars Bura Hire Destruction At Farm

Fragmentary report notes mysterious destruction and damage at a farm named Michael in Welsington with unclear figures. The text shows garbled terms and no clear names or dates to confirm specifics.

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