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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1913

Page

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Cox Indicted in Bank Fraud Case in Cincinnati

Hamilton county grand jury returns sealed indictments naming George B R Cox former president of Cincinnati Trust Co and eight directors and officers on nine counts including alleged 115000 loan abuse to Portland Faha von Chaly and 252000 note abstraction. August Hermann the National Basebill Commission chief appeared to bond Cox. If found guilty, defendants face up to 10000 fine per count and up to thirty years in prison.

Ity Associated Press Cincinnati George Cox Te Defimet Cincinnattrust Company Hamilton County, Grand Jury Cormen Pleas Cosgrave Portl Fahavon Chaly Company Jannde Trust Company George BR. Cox Charles H. Davis Norman G. Kenta James Heady James M. Hutton J. Miller N.S. Keith Masha George B. Cox J. M. Crawford Charley Uravis David C. Edwards James ¥. Teady James At Ntton FDR Willams Parrish August Hermann National Basebill Commission Court House

Memorial dedication at Grover Cleveland Birthplace in Caldwell

The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association announced a $17,610 payment for the First Presbyterian church house to be converted into a two story memorial. Richard Cleveland opened the door as the president’s son while relatives attended the ceremony and flowers were laid inside. The site will be painted white with green trim and linked to the territorial library nearby.

Associated Press Caldwest Grover Clevelad Did Porte Grover Hin Clevelanda

Rebels Disappear After Raid Near Laredo

Reports from Laredo Texas say rebels who stormed into the area yesterday with a woman leader have vanished. The ramp south of the city was their last recorded position and the fate of the leading spokeswoman remained unknown.

Associated Press Laredo Tex Nenyo

Delaware Moves Toward Direct Senate Election

The Associated Press reports that Delawares Jay refused to join four more states in ratifying direct elections of United States senators. The Tonse resolution was effectively killed by the Senate.

IBY Associated Press Dovr Del Jay United States Senate

Tax dodging probe targets Standard Oil in Richmond

A special grand jury in Richmond, led by Marnea Richardson, indicted the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey for alleged irregularities in property assessment. The panel found a repaired property value of 67,030 dollars that should have been 500 dollars higher, prompting action scheduled for April 8.

Associated Press Richmond Marnea Richardson Standard Oi Company of New Jersey canaWer Ing Standard’ Oi Company

Coaches Ditch Dixie Flyer Wreck Injures Six Near Macon

Six persons were hurt when three sleepers and a day coach of the Dixie flyer Chicago Jacksonville plunged into a ditch twenty three miles south of Macon along the Georgia Southern and Florida track early this morning.

Associated Press Macon Dixie Flyer Chicago Jacksonville Georgia Southern Marida

Marriage Licenses Opened in James 1

A marriage license has been opened in James 1 with the couples Morris and Otto M- Sinithi listed as applicants. The notice records the formal processing of their marriage license in the jurisdiction.

James 1. Morris Otto M- Sinithi

Pennsylvania Man Paroled After Thirty Seven Years In Wisconsin Prison

Walem Pennsylvania native Hebart was released after 37 years for murder in 1880s Wisconsin. He killed Charles Peter non during a quarrel near a railroad track in 18 70s. Hebart, who served life, had no disciplinary marks in prison and claimed innocence.

Associated Press Walem Win Hebart Pennsylvania Wisconsin Kekart Charies Peter’ Non Jemersin Peterson Ekart Corinne Agaimee

Budget system progress eyed by Wilson and Tilman

President Wilson backs a bill for government financial management. Senator Tilman hopes a formal budget and accounting system can be adopted, signaling potential reform in federal finances amid discussions in Washington.

Associated Peroni Washington Toc Wilson Gil Trenton Tilman

Violence fears rise as martial law actions spark tension

Reports from Charleston and Kanawha County describe fear of violence linked to military commission actions after riots. Testimony threats and incendiary comments reach the capital as prisoners at Paint Creek Junction threaten upon release. Governor Hatfield intensifies scrutiny while a circuit term is planned with Judge Mrought. Dr. W. W. Edmunds resigns WVU post for Washington University in St Louis.

Associated Press Charleston Come Kanawha Paint Creek Junction Mar Seeston Hatfield Morgantown W. YW. Edmunds West Virginia University Washington University St.Louis Hareta Tune

Drunkenness Conviction Leads to Jail for Harry Hall

Convicted of street drunkenness and unable to pay a $3 fine and costs, Harry Hall was sentenced this morning in police court by Mayor Frank R. Moore to serve three days in jail. Two others arraigned for drunkenness were remanded for further cafe investigations, while one subject discharged on condition to Weston. Another arrestee forfeited a $4.60 sash bond by failing to appear.

Harry Hall Frank R. Moore Weston

Big Prize Contest Attracts Progressive Women And Men

Nominations flood in for a Telegram Telegram Big Prize Contest offering a touring car Europe trip piano diamond ring and two scholarships. Early entrants gain advantage as entries are mailed in from city and district areas with hopes of equal prizes divided between city and countryside.

Telegram Europe Ani Clarksburg Tn m Jn Sec Tor

Bell Convicted of Horse Theft in County Court

Everett Bell was convicted in criminal court Tuesday afternoon of horse theft. The jury recommended imprisonment and Judge James W. Robinson ordered two years in the penitentiary. Yate Ferrell faced trial the same day on charges of abducting a prisoner. Joe McCluart and Wy Weekley were found guilty of adultery and fined $20 and $25 respectively.

Everett Bell Imuray James W. Robinson Aontegead Lwo Youre Yate Ferrell James Mi. Gels Trip Joe McCluait Wy Weekley Pally

Arson Frauds and Wage Demands Stir Brotherhood Debate

W. 8. Carter of the Brotherhood of Firemen urges wage increases across all road work, arguing fair pay regardless of a contractor’s profitability. Chairman Mr. Chambers counters that workers on both buildings should be paid the same for the same class of work, and questions if arson-related fraud connects to the dispute.

Ammodiated Press New York Carter Brotherhood of Firemen Chambers Carer

French government defeated in Senate confidence vote

In Paris on March 18 the government led by Premier Brand was defeated in the Senate by a confidence vote during a formal debate marking a political setback for the administration.

Associated Press Paris Premier Brand Confidano Senate

Assassination Shocks Salonika As King George Charged

Reports from Salonika say King George of Greece was assassinated this afternoon. The attack, attributed to unknown assailants, shocks Greece and the Allied authorities in the port city. Further details on motives or perpetrators are awaited.

Associated, Press Salonika Mar King George, of Grosee

Fraud ring arson swindles target insurers in Chicago

Chicago reports say insurance companies were swindled out of millions in an arson fraud. Seventy warrants were issued by the municipal court based on evidence from Assistant State Attorney Johnson. He warned many more warrants would follow and promised a broader reveal once the arena ring case details are released. A special grand jury will review the evidence after the stresses.

Associated Press Chicago Seavd Johnson Ghiige Stresia

Baby Born on Stranded Train During Nebraska Blizzard

A baby was born aboard a stalled Northwestern train near Valentine after last Thursday's blizzard. Travel remained disrupted in northern Nebraska with no trains moving west of Valentine on the Black Hills route. A funeral party en route to Chicago was held since Thursday near Chadron.

Associated Press Norpolic Neb Mar Nebraska Valentine Black Hie Itlore Northwestern Chadron Chicago

Mob Rule Debate Roils Commons Over Suffragette Tactics

In London on March 18 the House of Commons clashed over government handling of militant suffragettes. Bart Smith accused authorities of passive submission to hunger strikes, claiming mob rule and emergency measures are needed. He criticized the law's administration and urged Home Secretary McKenna to resign. Lord Robert Cecil warned of lynch law amid the crisis.

Associated Pass London House of Commons Bart Smith Lsw Home Secretary Mr. Smith

Miners Trapped After Kentucky Mine Cave-In

One hundred thirty miners are imprisoned in a coal mine at Baskettes near Henderson Kentucky after a cave-in blocked the shaft mouth. Reports say the men are awaiting rescue with five feared dead and others injured.

Kentucky Apsociated Press Hendereon Baskettes

Municipal Meeting Drafts Nomination Committee

The report details a city meeting where members debated appointing a two member from each ward nomination committee for a general ticket. John D. McReynolds directed the reading of the call, and John L. Rubt moved the chair to confirm proceedings. Amendments sought to place nominees on the floor, but the chair confirmed the prepared list of committee members from each ward.

Jett EU Melenthy John D. McReynolds John L. Rubt Harvey WW. Harmep J.B. Law Amos Payne Saa Ae Chith Heatal Dhe Reat Firatoward AL. Ro Timboelake Bradford Second White D. M. Goburg Morgan Parsons Heavener John D Reynolds Thomescolomeny Roscoe C. Brown L. K. Richards Mr. Richards

Habeas Corpus Case Heard In Charleton

A writ of habeas corpus was sought for Dan Chain alias Few Clothes who was sentenced to five years by a military commission for intimidating workers under the Red Mon act. The case will not be submitted for ten days and no oral arguments will be made. If denied the counsel will take the matter to the United States Supreme Court. Governor Hatfield visited the martial navy district this afternoon.

Associated Press Chairueston Dan Chain Few Clothes Military Commission Chain United States Supreme Court Hatfield Iavy

Local Socialists Nominate Municipal Ticket

Local Socialists have named a full municipal ticket with Walter R. Jones as Mayor and Frank J. Loehr as Chief of Police. J. Vern Joungton is City Clerk and William Kofer runs Streets, Otla Singleton water works board, Charles Haan city assessor. Sehon Flanagan is collector treasurer, Harry J. Land school commissioner. ward nominees include Pirat, William A. Thomas, J. Leonard Maria, Albert Martin, William Zimmerman, and Roy Sanith.

Walter R. Jones Frank J. Loehr J. Vern Joungton Sireets William Kofer Water Works and Sewerage Board Otla Singleton Charles Haan Sehon Flanagan Harry J. Land Pirat William A. Thomas J. Leonard Maria Albert

Convicts Confess To The Chaplain

In New York and Moundsville reports the chaplaincies of prison and hospital. Physicians plan to issue daily bulletins from Bellevue and state penitentiary to reveal tuberculosis treatment progress and any changes in patients. Five condemned men at McDowell County and related locales await execution in April and July. names include Williams Marsasil Stirling and John Tielay.

Associated Preap New York Friedmann Bellevue Hospital Moundsville B. M. Spurr State Penitentiary Jobs Marsasil McDowell County Harry Stirling McDowall John Tielay

Initiations Planned at Night Hours

A notice states initiations will take place at the month and time slots listed, with events set to begin after evening preparations. Details are unclear due to damaged text but timing is specified as night hours for the initiations.

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