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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
1
News reports describe a major windstorm affecting cities from Birmingham to Indianapolis with damage and injuries. Widespread telegraph and telephone outages hindered communications as the storm raged overnight across multiple states.
George S Burnell the wealthy local opponent of W M D Peters reaches a compromise after a verdict of 27000 damages for Peters for alienating the wife of the plaintiff. Peters’ attorneys receive half of the 48000 cash plus costs. Burnell planned appeal to the supreme court of appeals.
Dommy Lavalle a lightweight boxer died in Pittsburg after a bout at the Tariff Club. His skull was fractured from a blow delivered last night. Opponent George Adamson and promoter Prof A C Evans were detained awaiting coroner's inquest findings.
Charleston March 21 Governor Hatfield says he investigated the Kanawha coal district and supports keeping military life until the insurrection ends. He plans to prosecute aids and abettors, prioritizing peace and law and order over punishing past offenders while offering leniency to those who renounce insurgent actions.
Leo D. Varton a waiter faces 500 dollar fine or 180 days in jail after conviction for pressing and unwanted advances on a sixteen year old girl on a street car in Buffalo New York on March 21.
In Plymouth Massachusetts on March 21 the grand jury will meet in special session to consider Mrs. Eaton who was arrested yesterday on charges of murdering her husband Rear Admiral Exton. From her county jail room she sent a cheerful note to her daughter Mrs. Torthy Ainsworth telling her not to worry and to take care of everything on the place.
An order entered by the county court requires Robert J. Finskyeon to follow a new bond as administrator. Tenald CG, Morris and Henry L. Robinson were appointed as deputies in the county majorn office.
Teddy Mounts admitted burglary in criminal court on Friday and received a sentence to the boys' reform school at Pruntytown. Cecil Tracey was found guilty of larceny by a jury. A jury was summoned for Sam Horton charged with a malicious stabbing last July with one witness heard. George Drady faced trial for keeping his store open on Sunday.
Garr, a prominent resident, will read at the age of TV years after long Ines, with GIAINDON in March.
East Liverpool observers report the first break in the pottery strike as seventy five workers at the electrical porcelain factory go back to work with a ten cent raise and the end of the silence rule.700 striking girls from general ware potteries were to hold a mass meeting to consider a counter proposal from manufacturers. The local trades council pledged support only if aid from the Industrial Workers of the World is refused.
In New York on March 21 Billah Lee led a push against railroad labor leaders amid a dispute over firemen pay raises. The chaotic dialogue touched on arbitration, labor tactics, and railroad executives amid a tense mood as railroads face mounting pay demands.
Fragmentary text reports smallpox concerns and health measures being discussed. The piece mentions Austria Hungary and Montenegro in an international ultimatum context, with unclear details and names obscured.
A brief storm toppled roof sections and blew down signs across the town Friday morning. Roofs at the Home Furnishing Company were partly blown in. a large clock sign at L. P. Currence’s jewelry store collapsed. the sign at Loar and White’s was torn loose. a horse sign at the drugstore was blown down. umbrellas and awnings were blown inside out on Telegram and Court House Squares. substantial damage occurred to the roofing of the Toynis-bottie plant.
The text discusses the Book of Esther, Queen Esther's intervention with the king, Mordecai's role, and the origin of Purim. It notes Purim as a festival of commemoration for the Hebrews and the Jewish calendar, emphasizing its charitable giving and festive customs.
The notice outlines a nomination and voting contest with 1 000 votes per nominee and up to 100 ten vote coupons per contestant. A 16 000 prize pool funds subscriptions, with prizes awarded for top nominees and early participation. Some misprints but emphasizes popularity and community involvement.
Mrs Lucy Shreves of Northview dies after prolonged illness. Mrs Georgs Hens of Monongah attempted suicide by razor at L N Kuhn residence following a Baltimore and Ohio train incident between Grafton and Fairmont. Husband James Shreves of Keyser arrives. one son W M Shreves survives. No funeral arrangements announced.
Lawrence Murry age 15 has been arrested on a charge of being implicated in the robbery of mail boxes in Morgantown. Deputy Marshal Hupp authorized the arrest and the case will be heard before United States Commissioner Glen Hunter.
John Babbitt a well known Wheeling resident died this morning from an overdose of soothing syrup used to induce sleep. Authorities said no foul play is suspected. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Roy Bieemar and M C McNemar were jailed Friday by Juation Jackson F Carter to await hearings at shares of feaudiilerity receiving sveterit the torrie and the tutter trany ners Pusle Penversine
Fragmentary local notice indicates a death by own action in Sutton on a specific date. Reader can glean only scattered details about the incident, the location Heatherton area, and a reference to a coroner or official report. The readable text mentions Mina Slanche Derry and Heaters but lacks clear sequence or outcome.
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