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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
1
Debates over the wool tariff schedule dominate the House with Democrat led factions and Republican amendments. Underwood defends the president and Ways and Means while Payne and Murdock press for a 15 or 18 percent duty as party lines harden.
William Edmunson, 26, a recent arrival to Clarksburg from Ohio, died Friday evening after floods damaged his home and forced him to live with his sister. He is survived by his sister Mrs. William Edmunson and two brothers, Lorenzo Edmunson and another sibling. Funeral plans await arrival from Ohio.
In Washington May forecasts show Democrats proposing a new House committee on Good Roads as part of broader highway legislation. A May resolution by Representative Henry of Texas signals the push amid major pending measures in Congress. In Jersey City New Jersey on May 3 hundreds of tons of oil and fat were set alight by a fire at the Babbitt Leap rendering works. An oil tank exploded, collapsing the roof and causing about $200,000 in losses.
May 1913 Secretary of Labor William Wilson organized the department's clerical forces. Among new appointments was Samuel Gompers Jr., son of the AFL president, named chief of publications in the reorganized department.
May 3 reports a vast Fifth Avenue march led by 30,000 suffrage supporters with up to 2,000 male sympathizers amid bright yellow banners. The event followed perfect weather and showcased a strong, organized campaign across the nation.
Senator Hilton has secured an allotment of 508000 pike perch from the Bureau of Fisheries for Elk River waters. The fish will be sent from Washington tonight and released at Shelton forty miles above Charleston after arrival.
Henley England May 3 The Countess of Cottenham was found dead this morning with two bullets through her heart in two woods near the family residence in Oxfordshire. The inquest disclosed she was accidentally killed by the discharge of her own gun. The countess was an enthusiastic huntswoman.
New York May 3 The order of railroad conductors and the Brotherhood of railway trainmen plan a strike vote to press for higher pay in the eastern territory. A railroad conference committee issued a letter replying to Istasight’s statement, defending the figures used in the salary comparison as correct and asserting earlier arbitration data supported them.
Governor Johnson may delay signing the land law barring aliens not eligible for citizenship for up to thirty days to receive possible protest from President Wilson. The Bloodgood bill, identical to the Webb redraft, advances as Senate and Assembly move toward final action.
The Adria Exposition in Vienna from May to October marks Francis Joseph's sixty fifth reign anniversary with a season of international sports. Events span Saturdays and Sundays including hockey, football, boat races, fencing, wrestling, swimming, jumping and athletics. The United States will compete in the July 25 and 27 athletics events.
R and Gil, Third street jeweler, has secured a contract for fourteen gold and silver bronze medals plus a roving cup to be awarded at the interstate track and field meet set for May 30 at the new fair grounds. The prize committee awarded the contract amid competition from major jewelers in New York and Philadelphia. The medals are described as among the most beautiful and costly ever given at a state meet, with schools and colleges across the state preparing to compete for the prizes on May 30.
The Jersey Cereal Food Company will hold a district managers convention in lrarwin Pa on Tuesday and Wednesday. Representatives of the company will attend and Try Kelley district manager will oversee convention arrangements.
Marriage licenses have been granted to Clarence A. Bine and Bana XII, Jenkins and Jaxef, and Cicyiym Vairak in the latest local notices.
Gov Cox vetoed a bill that would restore the elective franchise to Adams county voters disfranchised for vote selling. The veto leaves the law in effect, affecting about 1,635 men. The governor cited no pardoning power except in treason cases. The measure would have restored rights to both houses but was defeated.
The West Virginia Funeral Directors Association executive committee met in the Clifford-Osborne parlor yesterday afternoon to arrange for the July 15 convention at the Waldon Hotel. RL Cunningham and William G. Osborn named a local committee led by Charles S. Warne, John S. Stern, William G. Osborn and Frank L. Wilson to handle arrangements. The local group will begin work in a few days and promises attendees a good time. Present were John A. McCable, Frank Foster, RL Cunningham, F. Ammon, G I Bartlett, Mr Tetrick, Charles Warne, William Osborn, John Spiers and Frank L. Wilson.
Alice Willoughby aged four died Saturday morning at City Hospital after an illness of diabetes. She had been employed as a domestic by Mrs. Frank Brown of Second Street for several months. Survived by two sons living in Weston. Funeral arrangements to await word from them.
May Sines of the Second ward reportedly left a piece of beef steak on the stove while she went to sleep. Neighbors noticed smoke, set off the smoke alarm, and the fire department arrived promptly to extinguish the fire.
May 3 Charleston reports Governor Hatfield has appointed a military commission to assume absolute policing authority in the coal district where a strike has lasted over a year. John Moore and Deputy Sheriff Trowbridge lead, moving miners and families from camps to new houses near mines under martial law.
The Clarksburg Telegraph reports a diamond ring prize contest with a special ballot drive. Candidates race to secure votes before the final deadline, amid rumors and plans to boost subscriptions. The exhibit ring at Hobinson and Son garners public praise while tactics and strategy unfold ahead of the closing period.
May 3 report from Washington notes a House introduction of a bill to create an additional judge in the fourth circuit. The measure, already through the Senate, seeks quick House action next week. If approved, John W. Davis of Clarksburg would be elevated to the federal bench.
The Rev Felix K Struve pastor of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church South will preach the commencement sermon for Millersburg Ky Female College on Sunday May 18 The college ranks among the oldest and most prominent in the Blue Grass state The visit marks Struves first trip home since moving to West Virginia six years ago and he will extend his stay several days.
West Virginia’s joint Geological Survey program with the federal government faces discontinuation as the Geological Survey plans to halt work in the state. The WV delegation urged continuation at least until state funds expire, arguing the federal dollars cannot be repurposed. State Geologist I White accompanied lawmakers to Secretary Lane to press the case.
United States Consul General John H. Snodgrass in Washington notes a planned Commerce book. In Aberdeen Scotland a public school burned by militant suffragettes as literature scattered. In Bradford England large Midland Railway sheds and freight cars burned, with fires reported on three consecutive Fridays and suspected militant involvement.
J Denkinson Frank Jacobs Harry Floyd and James Schulte members of Company K of the state militia are home from the Palot Creek coal district where many company members have been and are expected home tonight and cap telepieces gene es aero jem.
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