South and Middle West Hit by Devastating Storms
A series of cyclones and earthquakes swept through Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and surrounding areas leaving numerous deaths and widespread destruction. The worst effects were felt in Maury County Tennessee and Columbus Georgia with homes collapsed, a school blown down, and several towns reporting fatalities and injuries as floods, high winds, and aftershocks disrupted the region.
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South
Middle West
Georgi
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessee
Bentos
Louis Williams
Robert King
King
Leokard Davis
Miles
Apieof
Camden
Maury Counly
Middle Tennessee
Berlin
Eirier
Gaylesville
Ford
Johnson
Hokes Blam
James Morrison
Dukes
Gadgen
Ala
Round Mountai
Nat
Curryvillé
Roxedale
Wiliam Martin
Disnett
Balt
Chicago
Miinois
al Quincy
Nomety
Norvicn
Charise Gigih
Mn Susser
Jacksonvile
Whitehil
Anuik
Epidemic Strains City Hospitals as Influenza Surges
Vienna reports an unprecedented influenza outbreak with half a million cases in three months. Hospitals, nurses, and doctors are stretched. entire families are affected as the virulent disease shows severe after effects.
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Ascooiared
Peake
Vienna
Mar
Prizes and Rules For Daily Telegram Voting Contest
The Daily Telegram announces a $9 000 prize voting contest across ten counties with divisions and district nominations to be published March 15. Details, conditions, and entry guidance will appear in Saturday’s edition. candidates from anywhere in the ten counties may enter from Clarkburg West Virginia or abroad.
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Parly Telegram
Telecam
Muccens
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Harbor tragedy as Wyckof sinks two crew dead
In New York harbor the steam lighter Wyckof sank with eleven feared drowned. By noon only nine bodies were confirmed: fireman Steven Hyer and cook John Ton among the victims. Twelve men were rescued by the sinking vessel.
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Surya
Pressey
York
Mar
Seol Histon
Wyckof
Firemnan
Steven Hyer
End
Cook
John Ton
Plans for dissolving West Virginia coal rail connections debated
The United States will hear a Sherman Act case in Cincinnati on March 14 regarding the dissolution of Sunday Creek and related coal companies and coal carrying railroads. Assistant Attorney General Harris argues for an absolute divorce between railroads and coal firms, seeking a receiver to operate the coal companies until a dissolution plan satisfies the court. The involved railroads include the Dickens division, the Columbus and Ohio, the Hocking Valley, the Chesapeake and Ohio, and the Kanawha and Michigan lines.
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Ly Associated Press
Cincinnati
Sunday Creek
West Virginia
Ohio
United States
Genera Harris
Rallroads
Columbus
Fuehide
Toledo and Ohio
Hocking Valley
Chesapeake and Ohio
Kanawha
Nationwide heavy rain and snow forecast grips the nation
An Associated Press report from Washington on March 14 describes a storm bringing heavy rain and snow across the country. A remarkably low 28.40 inch barometer was noted at Charles City as rain extends into the southern states with snow in the mid Atlantic and northwest regions. A cold wave and gale conditions accompany the system, with weather experts predicting unsettled conditions across the Great Lakes and upper Ohio valley for the next two days.
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Associated Prain
Washington
D.C
Charles City
Middle Atlantic
Rocky’ Mountain
Big Fire Destroys Elmira Buildings in Gasoline Blast
A gasoline explosion sparked a major blaze in Elmira causing $250,000 in damage. The fire threatened much of the city center including the four story plant of the Times Telegram the Knights of Columbus home a theater and several business blocks. There were no casualties.
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iBy Associated Press
Elmira
Mar
Js Ae
Imine Telegram
Knights of Columbus
Re Named Councilmen and Two Nominated in City Conventions
Report of city conventions at the county courthouse from last night shows three councilmen reaffirmed and two new nominees proposed. Delegates chosen for the city convention include a long list of ward representatives and executive committee members amid unanimous harmony.
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County Court House
Wirst
Seul Ward
Lafayette G
Crile
W. Coffman
John W. Barnes
William A. Harrington
Robert Shuttleworth
L. C. Crile
R. B. Willon
Oh. C. Willams
Bron D. Hailey
Victor Merriman
Lyle Smith
Robert Koblegard
Roy B Varrish
Frank A. Kelley
P. Keely
C. W. Halterman
Gcaly
James At Colman
Harding
O. Colman
Hepham
Brooks
Iw. F. Thompson
Knox
Robert Shultewond
CS. Holuibne
R.A. Goodwin
Albert Markert
Michael “Crisa
William’ Harrington
J. M. Curekidou
I.t
Spraker
John W. Rares
Imil
T. Prichols
Charles G. Corming
William (2. Taylor
Irea A. Olds
Carl Caywood
George T. Lockwood
R. Gritin
Wolum Freeman
Marley Riley
French Jackson
Ro E B. Clark
Ruel Charles Ogden
Annes ‘Thomas
Lake shipments will soon start
An Associated Press report from Frankfori-on-the-Maton details Bel Am Albanian victims shot in the Turkish province of Kessoye, with 300 killed and 100 captured. The story also notes February coal shipments and improvements in railroad capacity, including the Baltimore and Ohio line, aiming to boost tonnage through the Fairmont region and the Monongahela valley in 1913.
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Associated Press
Frankfori-On-The-Matn
Geremany
Tama
Kessoye
Priszent
Ana
Ohio
Fairmont
Milnes
Clarkeburs
Mottongahela Valley
Violent Earthquake Shocks Reported Near Washington
Violent earthquake shocks apparently originating within 1500 miles of Washington were recorded early today at Georgetown University. Heavy rains intensified as a severe weather situation developed with showers reported this morning.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
Georgetown University
Miners Open to Arbitration Amid Labor Tensions
An amalgam of reports notes miners willing to arbitrate in Kanawha coal field disputes while governors and operators clash over settlement terms. In West Chester Coatesville shutters liquor licenses after a lynching incident. Charleston coverage details ongoing trials, military commissions, and disputed agreements shaping labor strife.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Goveror Hatfield
Kanawha
Runidrea
Com
United Wine Workers
Battlefront clash near Adrianiople repulsed by allies
Troops including Bulgarians and Serbians repelled a heavy assault on the Turkish fortifications at the Adrianiople front last night. Fierce fighting reported with gains and counterattacks across the front.
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Associated Press
London
Lorese
Adrianiople
Four Killed in Train Collision Near Gordon, Nebraska
A Union Pacific Colarado Special rear ended the Atlantic express near Gordon, Nebraska at 2 o clock, causing four people to die and injuring several others. The crash disrupted service and drew emergency crews to the scene.
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Prise
Oman
Union Pacific Railroad
Gordenwborg
Neb
County Court Proceedings and Probate Actions Noted
The county court met again today with A. A. Svianin qualified as guardian of James RB. Wallace with bond set at 100. The will of Russell Post was probated with distribution to the widow and others. The Post estate was settled with executors named in the record.
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A. A. Svianin
James
Wallace
Bond
Russell
Mayor Shank to headline vaudeville circuit for potato sales
Indianapolis March 14. Mayor Samuel L. Shank signs a contract with a large vaudeville circuit to perform monologues on stage starting next year. He will sell potatoes on the city market at cost, after publicizing a plan to cut living costs by buying carloads for resale.
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Vear Associated Press
Indianapolis
Mar
Simuel L. Shank
Tilbern Resigns Prompting Shift in West Virginia Assembly
Morgantown reports E Ailborn resigns as secretary of the Young Americans society. The article notes a change in leadership and mentions Glenville as the location for a new position to be filled, with officials including Frank [Lawelira] cited in coverage.
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Morgantown
Mar
E. Ailborn
Young Stems
Christian Amsocn
Tengher i Cheatnes
Fire Rips Through Kewex County Home. Loss Estimated at 60000
Fire destroyed the home of the Kewex County Clerk, once visited by President Taft during summers at Beyurir. Two employees inside were seriously burned as the structure burned today. The tour of damage is estimated at sixty thousand dollars.
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Associated ‘Preee
Manchester
Main
Clut
Taft
Beyurir
Colored Woman Anna Holloway Dies After Illness
Anna Holloway a 79 year old colored woman died Thursday night after a long illness of dropsy at her daughter Mrs Aaron Wilson 306 South Cheesnut Street She is survived by three daughters and a son in Washington Pa Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 at Telaliy Methodist Episcopal Church and burial in Btkwinn cemetery
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Anna Holloway
Aaron Wilson
South Cheesnut Street
Sarah Lotter
Mire
Charles EB. Dean
Washington
Btkvinn
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