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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1913

Page

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Indianapolis Gas Plant Struck by Flood Rises Force Many to Flee

An Ohio River flood forces 1500 Indianapolis area families to evacuate as White River Bugle Creek and Pleasant Run rise six inches or more. Gas plant underwater. water supply warnings issued. reports mention four deaths and missing purses amid widespread damage.

Associated Prea Tindaanapolis Ind Tadjarapolis White River Bugle Creek Pleasant Run Businewry Bight Idianapolis Gas Company

Water Devastates Dayton and Columbus Floods Rise

Dayton and Columbus brace as floodwaters from the Miami River flood downtown districts. Debris and water cover streets, bridges fail, and trains are halted. Four companies of the Ohio National Guard assist in rescues as utilities fail and travel halts persist.

Funeral services for Nokona Doubeltzek held at Warne-Tynch chapel

Services for Nokona Doubeltzek, Russian coal miner stabbed near Robinson rim coal mines, will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10 by Rev. Charles David Mitchell at the Warne-Tynch mortuary chapel. Burial is in the Masonic cemetery.

Punetal Nokona Doubeltzek Robinson Rim Warne-Tynch Charles David Mitchell Masonic Cemetery

Miss Tadell Hughes Burned in House Fire Incident

Huntington report says Miss Tadell Hughes daughter of Congressman James A Hughes and social figure suffered serious burns when her dress ignited from an open grate at a friend's home in Ceredo.

Son Rory Osborn Born in Portland Home Election Joy

A son named Rory Osborn was born at his Portland home on Friday. The news brought broad smiles to the family after his election.

Cuthbert Osborn Fnrtland

Unclear OCR Indicates Ailes and Names in Court Scene

Fragmentary report from Justice Tagkson's court mentions Joseph Jade and Mox Mare connected to a case about stolen fruit and a pursuit involving Willie Rourak. Evidence hints Mare bought fruit at a store and was followed by boys grabbing bananas near Nourak, who was nearby during the incident.

Joseph Jade Mox Mare Conte

Tornado report from Arkansas reaches Kansas City

An Associated Press dispatch from Kansas City dated March 25 notes a reported tornado near Little Rock Arkansas about sixty miles north, in Little Rock vicinity, with eight to ten deaths reported and continuing danger as damage assessment begins.

Associated Press Kansas City Leste Ark Litre Rock

Miner Benjamin Konoaki Recovers After Fall at Mine

Benjamin Konoaki a coal miner from Farmington is hospitalized in the Miners state hospital with a broken neck after a roof fall at a wine he was working in. He remains in critical condition but shows some signs of recovery.

Fairmont Mar Benjamin Konoaki Farmington Miners’ State Hospital

Morgantown Engineer Hurt In Coal Mine Incident

Walter Cupp a Morgantown and Kingwood railroad engineer was seriously injured at his home after falling from his engine at the Eldens Coal and Coke Company mine number six in Woodburn 48 W. Fesinil.

Morgantown Mar Walter Cupp Morgantown and Kingwood Egineer Woodburn Elidns Coal and Coke Company Ming

Missing resident Hannah Gibbons prompts search in Parkersburg

In Parkersburg on March 25, authorities seek Hannah Gibbons who lived on Lynn Street for years operating boarders and roomers. The note requests aid from readers to locate her.

Parkersborg Hannah G Bbons Lynn Street

Mayor Drowned In Flooded Delaware Town

Associated Press report from Columbus Ohio says Wey Leas mayor of Delaware, a town of 10 000, was drowned in flooding. The town is cut off with communications down and an appeal for help sent to Mayor Karb of Columbus. Twenty people reportedly drowned besides the mayor. Pearl Reed, sixteen months old, died of gastro fever with funeral pending.

Associated Press Columbus D. Mar Leas Delaware Here Boot Wey x Aidle Heip Karb

Heart Trouble Claims Life of Mildred Law at Home

Mrs Mildred Law aged 6 years wife of W S Law died Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock after a lingering illness of heart trouble with complications at the home 43th Street South Third street The deceased is survived by her husband in Arizona ranch business and three daughters Mable Maud and Fay at home and Mrs Omer Sloot of Law Crooke Onco

Mildred Law Law Soul Third Street W. S. Law Arizona Ope Son Meses Mysiate Maude Taw Omer Siout Law Crooke

No Court Today Due to Murder Case Continuance

No court sessions were held in the criminal court today as the Joe Devons murder case was continued until Thursday. The calendar showed no trials on the docket due to the postponement.

Joe Devons Cenfendar Criminal Court

April Term Opens in Federal Court With Judge A G Dayton

The April term of the federal court for this district opens Tuesday morning with Judge A G Dayton of Philipp on the bench. There will be no grand jury and the dockets will be Welch.

Uepin Federal Court For A. G.deyton Philipp

Massive Columbus flood swamps city after sudden levee collapse

A sudden levee break at Broad street in Columbus unleashes a flood on the Scioto river, wrecking buildings and forcing mass evacuations. The disaster halts rail and streetcar service. tens of thousands face isolation as Dayton Findlay and Mansfield report flooding and Akron hosts 500 homeless families. Governor Cox orders National Guard patrols to flood districts. No reliable death toll yet.

Columbus Associated Press Broad Street Scioto Ohio Dayton Findlay Mansield Akron Cox National Guard Wits Tridgen West Aldo Columnbus Oace Guanlamoengreementnix Boata Ifeen jMoenae

Nebraska Omaha Snow Storm Ravages City and Nebraska

Omaha endures violent blizzard causing 200 deaths, widespread flooding, and massive destruction. Rescue efforts sweep through ruined neighborhoods as officials distribute clothing and food. Governor calls for funds for storm victims while telecommunication lines fail and cities mobilize relief services.

Asmocisted Press Omaha Mar Wwe Vnew Nebraska Redsie iPoris Colorado Towa Dows Morencad Mdlewilde Negro Pool Hall

Big State Reservoir Breaks South of Akron

Water from a large reservoir south of Akron threatens to flood Long Lake and nearby districts as banks may burst. Factories close and residents flee. Authorities report widespread flooding and damages across multiple Ohio towns including Springfield and Littleton, with hundreds of homes submerged.

Big State Reservoir Akron Associatet Press Big State Long Lake

Far mers Bank in Shinnston Plans New Modern Banking House

The Far mers Bank board at Shinnston approves immediate construction of a new modern banking house after a near fire threat. Architects from Fairmont Wheeling Columbus and Clarksburg submitted sketches. S. Ford of Clarksburg was chosen for plans and specifications. The building will be fireproof of stone and concrete with a bank vaulting area and offices.

Farmers’ Bank Shinnston Fairmont Wheeling Columbus Clarksturg SW. Pord Clarks Ford

Elkins Cut Off By Winds Silencing Wires

High winds early today damaged telegraph and telephone lines in Elkins leaving the town entirely cut off from communication with the world. Associated Press reports the disruption halted normal services as residents faced isolation in the storm.

Associated Press Elkins Mar Ely

Tornado kills fifteen in Maekawa area disaster

Fifteen people are reported killed in a tornado that struck Maekawa about 100 miles south of a major city late Saturday night. Officials say the twister damaged homes and disrupted transportation as rescue teams search for survivors.

Associated Press Sat. Louis Mar Maekawa Hate

Convention Planned by Morgantown Missionary Group

Fairmont March 23 The annual convention of the Woman Foreign Missionary Auxiliary of the Matho Gin Rpelearn church Morgantown Alatrict will be held April 2 and 3 in the Diamond Streets church. Arrangements are completed with Mr and Mrs A Murrin of Parksteerted advising.

Fairmont Mar Woman Foreign Missionary Ansillaries Morgantown Alatrict Win

Who Will Be the Winners in the Telegram Contest

The Telegram holds a nationwide voting contest with 15 000 bonus votes and prizes worth hundreds of dollars. Readers are urged to submit coupons and vote daily, as contestants race for top honors with district contenders and many prizes at stake.

West Virginia Mseitath Ming Solomons Msbeesip Hany

Governor Hatfield Advances Martial Law in Key Move

Jharleton March 25 Governor Hatfield went to martial law this morning and is expected to order the release of several prisoners tonight. Company H of Huntington is ordered home with three companies on duty. It was learned this afternoon that John Bond intercepted a case containing twenty modern rifles and ammunition bound for a miner's camp at Paint Creek Junction where Mother Jones is still detained.

Prena Jharleston Mar Hatfeld Huntington Fifternoon John Bond Jones Paint Creek Junction

Morrison Fined for Fleeing Drunk at Rail Station and Charged with Assault

Alvino Morrison was fined $1 and costs in Justice T G Nicewark's court Monday for fleeing drunk at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad station. He was served an additional warrant charging assault on Westine James Gowans. Railroad detective J A Campbell arrest ed him after the incident in the railroad yards. The hearing on the second charge was postponed pending further action.

Alvino Morrison T. G. Nicewarker Baltimore and Ohio Oller James’ Gowans J. A. Campbell

Russian on Trial in Miner Assault Case

Joseph Dombrosky, a Gypsy miner, faced assault charges in Magistrate G. H. Gordon’s court after a recent confrontation with fellow miner Frank Gimnsky. The principals involved are Russians.

Joseph Dombrosky G. H. Gordon Frank Gimnsky

Burglars Foiled as Bloodhounds Nab Thieves Near Barricksville

Bloodhounds pursued burglars who entered Lonnie Burges residence a mile from Barricksville in the dead of night and escaped with 200 in gold hidden in a stocking. In Morgantown ground broke for new federal building with Postmaster Bowman turning first spade amid crowd.

Pairmont Mar Lonnie Burges Barricksville Here Morgantown Federal Frank J. Bowman

Death at Polish boarding house sparks coroner inquiry

A coroner's jury in Shinnston investigates the death of Nakona Denbeilzelk from a knife wound suffered in a fight at a Polish boarding house near Robinson Run coal mines. Fire damage delayed the inquest as investigators examine witnesses. estate and property losses are noted with several outbuildings incinerated.

John M. Flanigan W. B. Robbins Thomas IR. Kearny Daniel Boughner Joseph Stesley C. R. Boggess Nakona Denbeilzelk Robinson Run Shinnstone Dro M. Mason Aiy

Fined Four In Street Drunkery Case At Police Court

Four men were convicted of street drunkenness this morning at the police court. Two paid fines and were released, while the remaining two were deported on placers. Mayne Frank Fh Mtouew presided.

Mayne Frank Fh

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