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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1913

Page

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Rear Admiral's Widow Charged With His Death

Washington March 20 Associated Press Munlington Wilson acting secretary of state resigns over policy rift on China loan negotiations. President Wilson accepts immediately and designates Adee to act secretary of state during Bryan's absence as Wilson explains he did not expect radical policy shifts.

Associated Press Washington, ID. C Munlington Wilson Adimintutea| Non Wiwon Wilson Wil von Wil Auscedsor Bryan Lincoln Wilson Lato White House Adee Wilken

Shuttleworth Declines School Board Nomination at Republican Meeting

At a Republican city committee meeting, Dr. B F Shuttleworth declined a school board nomination citing time demands from a new school building and other duties. W B Osborn was elected Republican nominee for the school board, with Charles A Schlette and J W Milligan noted in attendance.

B. F. Shuttleworth W. G. Osborn Ita F. Shutldworte W. B. Osborn Acion Board

Workmen Search for Fire Victims in Alberta Building Collapse

Workmen today recovered five bodies from the wreckage of the Malcolm Canning Company building in Medicine Hat Alberta after a fire and gas explosion last night. The collapse, which followed the blast, destroyed the structure and caused about 100000 dollars in property loss. Rumors suggested as many as thirty employees were in the building when it fell.

Associated Medicine Hat Alberta Malcom Canning Company Nee Beon

Wages Raised at International Harvester for Female Workers

Chicago March 20 President McCormick of International Harvester announces new minimum wage for women and girls in the United States plants rising to eight dollars per week from five dollars. The change takes effect next Monday.

International Harvester Company Associated Press Chicago McCormick Tarpormion United States

Weather Forecast Predicts Widespread Precipitation Across Regions

Two strong storms move across the nation bringing widespread rain and snow. Weather warnings issued for Kansas Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio western Pennsylvania western New York. Temperatures to fall in Atlantic states tomorrow.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Exia Tve Lake Agion Kanes Oklahoma Texas Arkansas

Bryan Speaks Arrives for State Legislature Address

Associated Press dispatch from Des Moines reports Bryan arrives from Lincoln to address the Legislature. His prepared remarks focus on key policy themes and he is scheduled to speak in the afternoon as part of a Jefferson City event.

Associated Press Stile Byatt Lincoln Jefferson ci

County Court In Session Over Road Matters

Members of the county court spent the day in the country attending road matters. The court will sit tomorrow as scheduled, continuing work on local transportation and maintenance issues.

Mrs Eaton Arrested for Murder of Rear Admiral Eaton

Mrs Eaton widow of Rear Admiral Joseph G Batra was arrested today on murder charges in his death believed caused by arsenical poisoning. She was taken from her home in an automobile guarded by two officers and later committed to jail without bail for a March 28 hearing. The admiral, 66, died March 8 and was interred at Gracut with only family present. investigators say married life was unhappy and post mortem findings prompted the case.

Associated Press Stags Mar Eaton Joseph G. Batra Parker Exton Professor Whitney Ody Gracut Meeo Santiago Yattie Alabama Bates A. Alnaworth United States Senate George Harrison Familly Alexandria Sto Ife Dorothy Wineworth

Raid by Officers Nets House of Prostitution Suspect

In Sistersville on Wednesday night officers arrested Mrs. Alas Kyle and six occupants at a Riverside Industrial district house. All paid fines totaling 9.30 each. The raid followed complaints about nightly disturbances and gatherings of men and women inside.

Industrial Jackson V. Carter Jby Ford Thomas K Kearne Charles McVicker Fmn Alas Kyle Repute Nelle Williams William Cartright A. Wheatley John Jones Frank Henderson Cys Justina

Ready for Wal Lot Battle Argon

Militants burn two properties in separate plots injuring none. A Lady White residence near Puyteneld Green and a nearby golf club in Somersetshire were attacked. Incendiaries fled. fire crews were overwhelmed. slogans referencing Votes for Women were found. Two women on bicycles were sighted nearby before discovery.

Associated Preas Tondon Mar Arkon Ladie Annie White Puyteneld Green Otter Ug Place Sonmiersetshire Landy Avihte Testo Sir George White Bie Loeat Charles Hobhouse

Prominent Citizens Nominated in Telegram Price Contest

The Telegram opens a $9,000 price contest with a large, active field of nominees from city and county. Voters encouraged to back favorites for big prizes, with early ballots and subscriptions boosting chances. secrecy of voting remains, and “Get Acquainted Day” is slated for March 29 as nominees strive for high vote totals.

Daper

Fire destroys home in Worthville cottage blaze

Fire of unknown origin wiped out the three room cottage of Murry L MeEidownay on North street Worthvlew Thursday afternoon. The family was away at the time and the house and its contents valued at 1000 dollars were destroyed with some insurance coverage.

Annual Knights Templars Sermon Promised Sunday

The Knights Templars plan their annual sermon to be preached Sunday at 10 45 by Rev Felix K Strive pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South The sermon will be in the church Knights are urged to attend in uniform A regular Easter service will be held that evening.

Knights Templars Felix K. Strive Methodist Episcopal Church South Struve Knights ‘Templars

Prisoner Faces Theft Charge Over Coal Fraud

James Amletto a Adamston coal miner sits in county jail awaiting a hearing before Iuatlee W. B. Starcher in that town on a charge of stealing three loads of coal from George Miller and A. P. Simms, fellow miners, by altering ear checks. The alleged fraud totals 1.90 dollars.

James Amletto Adamston Iuatlee W. B. Starcher George Miller A. P. Simms Shiners

Easter Rush Strike Jolts Bostos Shops For Higher Wages

A thousand workers joined a fast rush strike in Bostos Mass on March 20 demanding higher wages. About sixty shops were affected and employers who provided gowns for Sunday were penalized or faced penalties through the dispute as pie.

Associated Press Bostos Mass Mar

District Attorney Whitman Heads to Albany Over Thaw Release

In New York on March 20 District Attorney Whitman departed for Albany to confer with Governor Sulaor about thwarting Harry K. Thaw's repeated efforts to obtain a habeas corpus writ for release.

Associated Press New York Whitman Albany Sulaor Harry K. Thaw

Missouri governor signs lunch law for mixers in taverns

Jefferson City Mo March 20 Governor Major signed a bill making it lawful for mixons to serve frontuader. The St Louis Retail Liquor Dealers Association backed the bill and its enforcement could reach $260000 a year.

Associated Press Jeffreson City Mar Major St. Louie Ers Association St. Tonite

West Virginia colleges announce commencement dates

The Auto bonded fellowships list commencement dates for West Virginia institutions led by West Virginia University on June 18 4 Montgomery Preparatory June 11 Keyser Preparatory June 11 Marshall College June 10 Shepherd College June 10 Concord Normal June 12 Glenville Normal June 10 Palmont Normal June 13 Bluefield Colored Institute May unknown Went Virginia Colored Institute May 28 The state expects about 1357 graduates, with Fairmont Normal School second in totals and Marshall College reporting the most certificates in the normal department.

West Virginia Atuio Veyertaz West Virginia University Jame Montgomery Prparatory Keyser Preparatory Marshall College Shephard College Soncord Normal Glenville Normal Palrmont Normal Bluefield Colored Institute Virginia Colored Institute Humtington Tte Fairmont Normal Schoo Marion County

Wreck injures several on Cleveland Terminal line near Mineral

A serious wreck on the Cleveland Terminal and Mineral Valley railroad, part of the Baltimore and Ohio System, near Mineral, south of Canton, today left event persons seriously injured. Rescue efforts and investigations are expected as cleanup commences on the line serving Akron area.

Associated Press Akron Mar Cleveland Terminal and Mineral Valley Railroad Baltimore and Ohio System Mineral Itty Milena Canton

City election officers appointed by council Friday night

City officials announced the appointment of election officers on Friday night following council approval. The measures set duties for polling, ballot handling, and voter authentication ahead of upcoming local elections.

Council

Austrian Demands Escalate Balkan Tensions

In Vienna on March 20 Austria presses Montenegro with preemptory demands over the Balkan crisis. It orders the free exit of noncombatants from Scutari fortress, explains priest deaths, and calls to end violent conversions and anti faction actions linked to Montenegrin and Serbian behavior on the Adriatic.

Preagy Vienna Austria Mar Balkan Montenegro Scutari Alt-Non-Combatanta Reonel

Wrapper Girls Strike Over Wages In Liverpool And New York

Bankers and silk dealers face losses as 8 T1 Jackson the Petticoat King faces a million dollar trial in New York after arrest in Mexico. In Liverpool 700 potters strike for wage hikes from 1 10 to 150 8 a day. Clara Bixby leads the strike effort with the Industrial Workers of the World backing.

Associated Press New York Jackson Mexico Jackson and Mack ‘Company Industrial Workers Associatea Press Liverpool J. A. Bixby Eiri Bixby Xirle Atrlkors John ©. Carttwright United States

Settlement Amid Martial Tension Near Paint Creek Junction

Reported settlement amid martial law warnings as West-WVinginke Way tonal Guard presence steadies a tense capital region. Officials say delays at Paint Cruek Junction due to ongoing security operations and travel restrictions affecting the idle tunbed section.

Mer Ave Bala

Falls party fret raises Pittsburg foundry fixture risk

A fragmented early report from Wheeling describes Ralph Putera of Pittsburgh, a foundry worker, injured while fixing a fixture at the Wheeling Foundry Company line. The incident involved a rubble tape and a broken component, hindering safe operations.

Premey’ Wheeling Ralph Purtera Pittabarg wWorkaer Ant’ Foundry Company

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