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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1911

Page

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Bribery Probe Begins as Legislature Officials Face Indictment

Franklin county grand jury resumes session amid a bribery probe into state legislative corruption. Indicted are senators Imre Hulman and George K Cetone and L R Andrews along with representatives Dr George B Nye and Dr A Lowry. Bonds set at 5000 for most, 10000 for Diege and Nye. arraignment scheduled Friday.

Columbue Franklin County Armd Hic Teginistara Feitnemves Texon Im&e BE. Hulman Butler County George K. Cetone Montromery L. R. Andrews Lawrence George B Nye Pike County A. Lowry Republi Can Nye Diege

New Firm Forms In City Transport Sector

A new company named The King Whamnter Company has been formed by Clarence King formerly of Chiskeburs Transfer Company and Joseph Ebyell. An additional team of employees has been acquired by Nemtron, the Lowe Transfer Company, aiming to enhance general freight and hauling services. The firm operates from McAndrews on fast Pike Street.

King ‘Whamnter Company Clarence King Forerly Chiskeburs Transfer Company Joseph Ebyell Nompe Nemtron Lowe Transfer Company McAndrews Bie Fast Pike Street

Eight Scalded on Steamer State of Ohio in Cleveland

Eight men were scorched when a main steam pipe exploded aboard the oiler State of Ohio in Cleveland. Two men likely fatally hurt, all injured workers were in the cabin above the boiler during repair work ahead of the navigation season. Rote Hult of Buclid O and Anton Zallagaletr of Cleveland among the injured.

Cleveland State of Obio Hult Buclid Anton Zallagaletr

Roosevelt to publish piece on dynamite violence

Colonel Roosevelt announces a single Outlook article titled Murders Murder addressing Los Angeles dynamiting cages. He urges stern repression of murderous violence, especially when cowardly infamy accompanies dynamite attacks, calling it the prime need of a vigilant society.

New York Roosevelt Los Angeles

UPRISING QUELLED IN HONG KONG REPORT

Report from Hong Kong on May 4 describes widespread unrest beginning last week in Centon and nearby areas. Troops were deployed from the north to quell disturbances and occasional clashes occurred with disorderly elements, though officials say the incidents are not of major significance.

Hong Kong Egun Centon

Gas company locates on S L faith and Harbert farms

In Sardis and Engle districts the Philadelphia Company marks locations on the S. L. faith A. J. Harbert and E. 5. Heldreth farms along the same stream. Hope Natural Gas Company in Engle district rests at a depth of 2 588 feet at its test on the B. L. Cunningham farm while fishing for a string of tools.

Lambert Sardis Engle Philadelphia Company S. L. Faith A. J. Harbert E. 5 Heldreth Hope Natural Gas Company B. L. Cunningham

Peace Congress To Be Very Slow In Mexico Talks

El Paso May 4 Negotiations to ring about peace in Mexico were begun today. The talks will proceed with great desperation as Judge Carbajal government commissioner must hold frequent consultations with Mexico City.

EL Paso Mexico Carbajal Mexico City

Grand Jury Moves to Return New Indictments

The grand jury was convened late today and is expected to return new indictments to replace those in the McNamara case. In Weston on May 4 Mrs Life, wife of Noah Life a former county court member in Lewis County, died at 70 near Rome eight miles east of Weston.

Angeles Car Weston Mrs. Life Noah Life Lewis County Famlis Rome Fouly Mies Bie

West Virginia Delegates Visit Washington D C

M Wetzel of Jefferson county and C M Seibert of Marinchurs visited Washington with other West Virginia House delegates. Col George W Graham of Harpers Ferry and Dr L P Canfield of Paw Paw mingled with Democrats at the capital for a day or two.

Washington M. Wetzel Jeferson Coukiry West Virginia House of Delegates C. M. Seibert Mar-inchurs House George W. Graham Harpers Ferry L. P. Canfield PawPaw

Installed officers of Pinnick Inniele Council No 5

Only elected officers of Pinnick Inniele Council No 5 Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias will be installed tonight after the subordinate lodge meeting. Major Peddicord of Shinnaton will serve as installing officer. All members urged to attend in full uniform.

Pinnickinniele Council Knights of Pythias Peddicord Shinnaton

Market Wheat Prices Reported in Chicago

Wheat futures quoted in Chicago on May 4 show prices around 96 5/8 to 32 3/4. Reports from the market desk indicate slight variations across early trading with attention to supply and demand factors affecting the grains complex.

Chicago

New Garage Rising on Water Street by Clarksburg Auto Company

Steel arrives for a new 145 foot frontage garage on Water Street by the Clarksburg Automobile Company. The steel, concrete, and brick structure aims for future extensions and top quality, serving a broader market with modern, attentive service.

Esr Jones and Laughile Gavage Lowndes and Chorpening Company Clarksburg Allommobile’ Company United States Clarksburg Automobile Company

Fallroad evangelist events announced for weekend

An evangelist plan is set with three meetings this Saturday night at predefined locations. The sequence starts at 34 o clock and includes a late night session, finishing at 1 00 oclock and 9 30. Crowds are expected and supporters anticipate positive outcomes from her visit.

Evangel T Reclustve Gatfermcom

Two Men Convicted in Police Court for Drunkness

Mayor Frank R Moore presided as two men were tried this morning in police court for drunkness. The usual fines were imposed. one man paid and was released, the other was remanded to jail to await aid from friends.

Frank R Moore

Fairmont Lawyer Arrested in Downtown Incident

In Morgantown on May 4 at the White hotel a man identified as Gerald X. Davis and a woman, said to be Mrs. McCrorey of Marion County, were arrested by workers and turned over to the sheriff. Davis, a Marion County bar member, and McCrorey appeared later for mayoral appearance as tensions arose over alleged dealings with Mrs. McCrorey’s sister. The incident stemmed from a dispute about conduct with Mrs. McCrorey and included a prior warrant and an alley altercation near the courthouse. Both showed remorse during arrest.

Morgantown White Hotel Gerald xX. Davie Mickey and John Brand Daviett Marion County Prust Company McCrorey Davis Brown Court House Fairmont Davia Morsantown Pallmant Nuit Phey Abr. Davis

Charleston man demonstrates chemical extinguisher in D C

Arthur Kenna of Charleston conducted a successful demonstration of chemical extinguishers in Washington. In the Senate yard a large frame blaze was started and the chemical extinguisher put it out in fifty seven seconds, prompting plans to place several extinguishers in the capitol for added protection.

Capitol

Typhoid Patient Lee Milla Admitted in City Hospital

A local hospital admitted Lee Milla today as a typhoid fever patient. Friends express wishes for his early recovery.

Lee Milla Biriends Page

Two Prisoners Freed From County Jail

Two inmates were released from the county jail on Thursday. Barney Fogg, jailed for failing to send his children to school, was freed with Justice Samuel W Gordes presiding. Fogg was taken to Weston and boarded a train. Arthur Libby, jailed for defrauding Mrs Julia Lewis of a board bill, was also freed after a friend from Richwood paid the bill and vetoed the case.

Thoreday Barney Fogg Weston Samuel W- Gordes Kida Fogg Arthur Libby Jul'a Lewis Richwood Libby

Corner Stone Laying Planned for Metho dist Church in Fairmont

Corner stone of the Diamond street Metho dist Episcopal church will be laid Friday afternoon. Rev O Dale King of Charleston will deliver the principal address. Other speakers include Rev D G D Smith Morgantown district superintendent and Rev H C Howard First M E church. Building to cost 25000 dollars, occupancy hoped by October first.

Fairmont Diamond Street

Poole's Son Fowler Indicted for Kemper Murder

Fowler Poole, son of John W. Poole, charged with Kemper murder, appeared before Coroner Arthur. He helped locate Kemper's body and led the farm search for other former Poole employees. A. S. Robey of Parrish Oil Co. plans a two story home at Clay and Steeler streets, to be occupied by his family. construction to begin immediately.

Fowler Fmery Poole John W. Poole Joseph Kemper Soroner Arthur Young Poole Kemper Poole A. S. Robey Parrish Ol} Company Atresia

Diplomacy and Peace Speech by Assistant Secretary Wilson

Assistant Secretary Huntington Wilson used a Baltimore talk to frame state diplomacy as economic and commercial. He argued international commerce drives peace and urged better press coverage to foster international understanding and avoid war misperceptions.

Baltimore State Department United State Huntington Wilson National Peace Congress International Wilson Far East Latin America Ugs Carnege Latin ‘America Far Eust Ftor

The Nations Debate Peace vs War in American Perspective

A fragmented discussant voice argues for peace and disarmament while warning that war rests in human hearts not arsenals. It asserts the United States must lead in international peace and economic prudence, criticizing armament excess and mirroring wartime rhetoric.

Perpos.s As Woleon United States Ronsvelt

Strike News Delays Court Session as Rulings Are Filed

There was no session of the city court today and none until Saturday morning. Judge Charles W. Lynch issued a decree confirming Southern Pie Lumber Company versus Lewis Lane and others. Final orders were entered in Irwin versus Young et al and Patterson M. Long as committee against B S Reynolds et al. Property at Reynolds shop was directed in that suit and referred to a master commissioner.

Charles W. Lynch Southern Pie Lumber Company Lewis ©. Lane Thomas Hale Irwin Ralph W. Young Reynolds Barnese Patterson M. Long D. Reynolds B.S. D. Reynolds

Tozan Graduates and Church Dedication at West Union

Tozan graduates Megur Poung Jedice and four youns are to graduate from West Union High tonight. The new First Methodist Episcopal church at West Union will be dedicated Sunday with Bishop David Mere preaching morning and evening. In Pittsburg on May 4 the Pennsylvania railroad shop workers plan a strike affecting shops in Pittsburg Fort Wayne and the line to All. About 200 workers in the shops in Pittsburg will join the walkout during the day.

Megur Poung Jedice Yen West Union H'gh_geboo First Methodit Episcopal Church David Mere Pittsburg Thssylvania Railroad Burg Fort Wayne Mioweet

Lake Goal Waghino tion Hearing in Northwest Washington

An obscure article fragment references hearings in the Northwest and Washington area involving cases tied to Pennsylvania rates. The text is garbled and provides few concrete details beyond the regional focus and the legal context.

Washington Sylvania

Incomplete OCR Note From Carictinn Church Basement Scene

Fragmentary text places action in a church basement on Piko Street involving a person named Ross Taylor and a group called CRTC. The legibility is very poor and key details are missing.

Ross. Taylor Carictinn Church Csestane

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