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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1913

Page

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Turkish fortress Janina falls after two day siege

Greek forces breached the Turkish fortress of Janina in Ipirus after a two day bombardment. The garrison of about 22 000 surrendered to Crown Prince Constantine as cheers echoed in Athens. Reanad Pasha sent word of surrender and Greek troops entered the city. London reports Greek diplomatic triumph, boosting Greece's position before Bulgaria.

Associated Press Athens Greece Janina Tor Uys Ipirus Reanad Pasha Constantine Kothuajiem Mtreots Athone London Bulgaria

General Wood Kept as Army Chief of Staff

The War Garrison today ordered Major General Wood to continue as chief of staff of the army until further orders. The secretary says the action gives President Wilson time to consider a permanent appointment.

Secretary of War Army Staff Associated Press Washington Mar. G War Garrison Wood Army Wison

Child dies after shooting at home in New York

Police report a tragic incident at a New York residence where a four year old boy shot and killed his seven year old sister after a door was opened by a policeman. The weapon was found in the boy's hand and the scene showed a life ended instantly with the girl bleeding from the left eye.

Associated Press New York Herman Correll

Wages Seen Low For 30000 Chicago Women Officials Say

A Senate white slave commission report shows about 30 000 Chicago women earning one dollar or less per day. Governor OGara chairs the commission and investigators issued the finding today.

Associated Press Arringameud U., Mar Tor Senate White Stave Commission O'Gara

Eight Hour Law Changes Post Office Schedules

The post office adopts an eight hour workday within a ten hour limit for all employees. Clerks and carriers report schedule changes to fit eight hours of work with at most two hours off during the shift. Previously some workers extended to twelve hours for one eight hour day.

Postonce Department S.C. Deibam

Wallingford Asset Sees Death of Wealthy Artist at Seventy

Joseph Lymn of New York dies at his country home aged seventy. He is described as a wealthy artist and brother-in-law of former Ambassador Josiph Choate. He left Yale University a legacy of 50 000 dollars in which he held a title interest.

Associaton Wallingford, Conn Mar Joseph Lymn New York Ambsssador Josiph Choate Seveen Yale University

Teacher Musser Accused After Severe Beating of Boy

Foster father J Henderson swore out an assault and battery warrant against public school teacher J hjiud K Musner for thrashing nine year old Norman Hall at Tin Pinte. Henderson showed black and blue marks covering about two square feet on the boy and said the injuries kept him from sleeping. The warrant was served and Musser was ordered to appear in justice court Thursday evening for the hearing.

Jhjiud K. Musner Tin Pinte Norman Hall J. Henderson Warner Henderson Ind Justice Musser

Wilson Receives Florida Senators on Patronage Picks

President Wilson hosted Senators Brand and Fletcher of Florida to discuss patronage in the southern district of Florida. He asked them to present their recommendations to the attorney general and to consider appointments as district judge and United States attorney.

Associated Press Washington Mar Wilson Brand and Flétcher Florida White House Alseti United States

City Clerk Injured in Split Grand Yard Accident

Huntington March 27 Charles W H Cole city clerk aged 27 employed as section foreman in the Caney Park yards suffered injuries today when an engine slipped along the yard and rolled over him cutting his body in two. W F Brown of Moundsville, engaged in business in the city, witnessed the incident and reported the accident.

Huntington Mar Charles W. H. Cole Hatton Forman Caney Park Chesapeake Cnt

Corpses Used for Shooting Targets in Court Testimony

D W Rinehart coroner's physician testified in St Louis circuit court that corpses from Chicago morgue are used as shooting targets to obtain evidence for expert witnesses in a suit by the widow of Tra G Raw, late president of the Monon railroad, against an accident insurer who refused to pay his policy.

ST. Louis Mar D. W. Rinehart Chicago Corpes Tra G. Raw Monon Yailroad Rawn

Plans for mammoth Morgantown plant approved

Directors of the American Keg and Barrel Company meet in Morgantown to approve buying a site from the Pensusi company and to prepare building plans. A siding to the plant will be constructed by Morgantown and Kingwood railways, with completion expected within two weeks for material handling. Manager W H Baker of Lockport NY is to finalize construction plans and issue bids soon.

WH. Baker Lockport N. Y Ride Baker

Censorship Imposed by Mexican State Government

The Sonora state authorities launched field censorship today, seizing a railway station and telegraph office of the Southern Pacific of Mexico. All outgoing trains and telegraph messages were banned as officials halted communications and restricted press access amid reported interviews and state rights rhetoric.

Associated Press Mexico City Mex Mat Sonata Ehted Parifh Mexico Ajiraf

Outlaw Gang Attacks Virginia Border Train on Siding

Deputy sheriffs and railroad officers scour countryside near Holdun after a gang led by John Hatfield and Devil Anse Matfeld assault a Nortick and Wentert passenger train on a Virginia border siding. Reported robbery of crew, with bandits fleeing.

Associated Prana Whiltamson W. Way John Hatfield Brandon Devil Anse Matfeld Cleve Virginia Sheri Edward Lambert Beer Ann Sharif Wind Railroad

Stork Brings Twin Boys to Winters Home

The stork delivered twin boys to Mr. and Mrs. Winters on Harrigan Street in Brent Oaks Thursday morning. The father, a driver for United States Express Company, is overjoyed and expects to be off work for a week. mother and babies are reported doing well.

Stork Harrigan + street Brecit Oaks Thureday United States Express Company Tim Teliow

Young Men's Christian Association Leads State Membership

The Clarksburg YMCA now reports the largest membership in the state. Citizens are urged to join, boost the movement, and sign a membership blank or call headquarters at Bell Street Home 284 to enroll promptly.

Is A Young Men's Christian Association Clarksburg Tnion National-Bante Young Men's Christien Association Younes Men's Christian Association Morrison County

Wilson urged to back tariff plan for special session

Washington reports House leaders pressed President Wilson to back a plan that would omit other business and force tariff legislation at a special session on April 1. They seek quick passage of tariffs, then adjourn briefly so the Senate remains the focus, shaping public opinion for Democratic aims. John A. Terney returned from Washington after attending the inauguration.

Associated Press Washington Mar Wilson House Congress Senate

Duncan Boughner on the Commission

Special to the Telesis reports the military commission at Cairn Pratt gathers Friday morning to try to imprison suspects in the Weld district under martial law. The body, appointed by Governor Glasscock, includes Col. CFE Joliffe as president and captains Basel Boughmer Walker White, with Lt Col George Wallace as judge advocate, replacing earlier members due to illness or unavailability.

Chairleston Nir Randiiewn Cairp Pratt Glasscock Gome Glasercock Charles Neptune S.il. Walker Weld Cfe Joliffe C. Basel Duncan [Boughmer First Infantry S. L. Walker Walter W. White Second Infantry George 3. Wallace

West Virginia Delegation Returns Home Except Chilton

Most of West Virginia's congressional delegation has gone home for a few days. Senator Chilton remains to attend Senate sessions as presidential nominations are reviewed. After his return, likely no WV member will stay in Washington.

Washington Mar West Virginia Congress Chilton Toreman Senate Cunton

March Holidays and Religious Days in 1913

The article notes March 1913 has more holidays than usual with days like An anniversary oath day for the president, Palm Sunday on March 16, St Patrick’s Day March 17, Good Friday in the same week, and March 24 as the next Sunday. It emphasizes the unusually large number of special days this month.

United States Winler Buster

Cloak Makers Strike Demand Higher Wages and Conditions

The Cloak Makers Minion in Boston announces a strike by workers at homes and small workshops. They press for a forty nine hour week a fifteen percent wage rise better sanitary conditions and union recognition mirroring the 6000 garment workers still on strike.

Associated Preac Boston Mase Mar

Daughter born to Dr. W. T. Gocke in Adamston

Dr. W. T. Gocke of Adamston becomes the proud father of a ten pound baby girl born Thursday morning. Mother and child are reported doing well. W. & Hughes of Mineral, local business visitors Thursday.

W. T. Gocke Adamston Mother Bale W. & Hughes Mineral Nat

Broken Heads On Scene Of Battle

Rochester March 6 Associated Press reports riot by striking garment workers in the clothing district. Demonstrators wrecked taxicabs, shattered windows, and faced police with clubs. Scores of strikers suffered injuries including shop girls, with arrests made as authorities vow harsh penalties.

Associated Rochester

Sunday Selling Indictments Indicate Grand Jury Action

Sunday selling remains under investigation as criminal court grand jury issues three indictments to date. Continued on page Ave.

Criminal Court Grand Jury

Widow Murdered In New York City Attack

A young widow was found murdered today in New York City. Reports say her head had been battered with a club. three men were detained by police as material witnesses. They claimed they had called to serve the young woman and offered aid.

Associated Proms New York Catherin Godfrey

Oldest Elk Man Harry C Stone Dies in New Jersey

Harry C Stone a former actor and theatrical manager reported as the oldest member of the Bike in the United States died at his home in Paterson New Jersey. He began in show business on a Chestnut Street stage in Philadelphia and later performed with several acting companies.

Writ of Habeas Corpus Case In Supreme Court

A writ of habeas corpus seeks relief for Thaw as doctors and lawyers contest the state’s custody. Charles Kenedy obtained the writ amid debates on privileges and confinement. William Tewel represents the state as proceedings proceed.

Telemao Charles Kenney Otiyatcian Wiliam Tewel Criminal Courte Jerome Wan Bt Kenedy

Congressmen head to Virginia offices amid shift in plans

Special to the Telegraie reports that congressmen H. Mous Jr and Zormdr mani with C. Woodyatt rin, allied Virginia allies, are preparing to announce new offices within the coming weeks while hearing aims to maintain their Witnewsing amid ongoing testing.

Virginia Washington Avia Mind Hi H. Mous, Jr Zormdrmani C. Woodyatt

New jailer named in county sheriff succession tale

Amid a shuffle in county leadership, Laco Wolfe of Quist Dellix is named jailer as Mr. Fox steps down from the post after a stint to familiarize the new appointee. Wolfe has a robust record, and the transition aims to stabilize the sheriff’s office at Craigmoor.

Laco Wolfe Quist Dellix County Aller Sherrif Fox Cap Francis Byrd Mr. Fox Sheri Stout

FRE Underground Fire Forces Thousands From Plant

An underground fire at a SAUDGER plant in Chicago disrupted work, sending thousands of workers from the facility. The blaze started in the engine room and basement areas, spreading through parts of the complex. The plant offices were limited, and officials reported extensive damage but few details on a full casualty or recovery timeline.

Associated Preng.j Chicago Mar Trurg &Ff Saudger Cas Diant Saundra Wat Score Bigsea wmeriGl Sabres Anderground

Bell Telephone Company Issues New Sleeelory for Subscribers

The Bell Telephone Company announces a revised subscriber directory and service details. The notice outlines the rollout, addresses available, and guidance for customers to access updated listings through local offices and the company’s network.

Bell Telephone Company

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Marcarte Orga Ghild Joseph Lyman Joseph Choate W. F. Brown Moundsville Keg and Barrel Company Morgantown American Keg and Barrel Ig Censorship Norfolk and Western Beresees Stork Brengs She John A. Terney Duncan Boughner Senator William E.chilton Mercantile New Jersey I Foi Paivege Giet 'Hins 1.E. Fox Bastile Tesuei Aiwey
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