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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1912

Page

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Roosevelt Accused of Consorting With Bosses in Taft Attacks

Taft claims Roosevelt sought support from party bosses to win the Republican nomination. He states Roosevelt needs 113 more delegates to secure Chicago and outlines Taft's path with Arkansas and Nevada for a Taft majority. Taft travels to Maryland for primaries and accuses Roosevelt of misstatements and colluding with bosses during his White House years.

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Wall Collapse Buries Dozens at William Hellson Plant

In Toronto on May 4 a five story building's south wall fell in at the William Hellson Company injuring many workers. Hundreds were at work, mostly women and children, as fire brigades fought to rescue those trapped. Early recovered bodies included a man and four women, with five girls rescued alive but badly hurt. officials fear 20 to 30 may have died.

Toronto Ont William Hellson Company

Postmasters appointed in West Virginia May Fourth

Post masters named for six towns in West Virginia with replacements due to resignations. Frank Haudensohn becomes at Bebo Wetzel county replacing Huffman. Brady W. Largent at McNeili Hardy replacing Tucker. Jerome Boyles at Meriden Barbour replacing Burner. Lloyd W. Kalar at Porterwood Tucker replacing Spangler. Oscar Jones at Rock Upshur replacing Lang. Curtis M. Kincaid at Krise Fayette replacing Smith. Anne Hyman at Lavelle Wayne replacing Nowman.

Washington Ben West Virginia Frank Haudensohn Bebo Wetzel County Huffman Brady W. Largent McNeili Hardy County Tucker Jerome Boyles Meriden Barbour County D. G. Burner Lloyd W. Kalar Porterwood Tucker County Spangler Oscar Jones Vd Rock Ups

Roosevelts Declines Lead at New York Suffrage Rally

May 4 The city enjoyed a cloudless day of warm sun for a vast suffragette demonstration in New York. About fifteen thousand men and women gathered for the 1 pm march and a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall at 6 pm. Colonel Roosevelt, tied to Maryland duties, declined to lead the men’s division.

New York Carnegie Roosevelt Maryland

Local Merchants Offer Prizes to Base Ball Team Players

Clothiers Donohute and Jonson post a prize for the player with the season's highest batting average. Jeweler R. EB. GI adds two twenty five dollar gifts for the most valuable man, to be awarded by five judges chosen by team manager L. C. Smith.

Donohute and Jonson Clothiers R. EB. GI L. C. Smith

Waldo Athletic Club invites for May 6 Assembly

The Waldo Athletic Club invites members to an Academy of Music assembly on Monday evening May sixth nineteen twelve. Admission is by invitation only. attendees must present at the door. Committee includes M Holland, chair. M Walker, DB Smith, Charles Grosso, secretary. Dancing from nine to the small hours. Charles A Gutton of Bridgeport announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates.

Waldo Hotel Waldo Athletic Club The Academy of Music M. Holland M. Walker DB Smith Charles Grosso Charles A. Gutton Bridgeport House of Delegates Mie

Pension Increases Granted for Davis Feather and Eugene Worthington

May 4 report from Washington states the pension bureau approved increases for Davis Feather of Cizzart and Eugene A Worthington of Terra Alta. Both individuals receive enhanced pension benefits following the bureau action.

Washington The Pention Bureau Davis Feather Cizzart Eugene A. Worthington Terra Atte

Schutte Enters Race for Harrison County Assessor

Charles A. Schutte, Republican candidate for county assessor, was born in 1869 in West Virginia. A Salem merchant and longtime church and civic leader, he has served as secretary of the Salem Improvement Company, secretary-treasurer of Star Oil and Gas, and has two years of assessor training under Ernest L. Gott. He emphasizes experience in business, bookkeeping, and tax details, aiming to boost efficiency in the assessor’s office.

Charles A Charles A. Schutte Asestor Doudridge County W.va Colorado West J. Schutte Salem ‘Improvement Company Lowndes West I Salem Mwe Harrison County Schutte Star Oil and Gas Company Salem Baptist Church Ernest L. Gott Schulte Assensor Schalte

Republican Nomination Candidates Filed in West Virginia

Daily Telegram reports GOP nomination filings for statewide offices. Governor candidates include H D Hatfield Eckman W Dillon Fayetteville and Charles W Swisher of Charleston. Other offices list E J Long Welch C Rathbens Parkersburg Stuart Reed Charleston Beckley J S Durst Charleston I E Williams Trout Greenbrier co Rev Archibald Moore Parkersburg M J Shawkey Charleston R Murray Williamson Ohio County Congressman at large Charles F Toto Philipnt A Liffy.

Daily Telegram Virgil L. Highiani Republican State Executive Committee H. D. Hatfield Eckman W. Dillon Fayetteville Charles W. Swisher Charleston

Jagen rock-Wallace show ends with deadly racing accident

An accident occurred during the final racing events of the Jagen rock-Wallace show last night. Two horses fell while turning at the west end, both riders were thrown, one rider seriously injured and reported dead or dying by midnight as attendants aided him and medical staff treated the injured jockey in the dressing room.

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Island Seized Rhodes by Italian Pursuit

Italian forces seized the Turkish island of Rhodes during a daytime operation marked by a decisive advance. Rommed troops secured coastal points and halted Turkish resistance, signaling a significant strategic gain.

Romm Turkiah Rhodes

Levee Breach Threatens Baton Rouge Area

Reports describe a critical levee situation near Baton Rouge with rising water and multiple breaks. Evacuation and rescue efforts intensify as authorities monitor flood levels and structural integrity amid ongoing rainfall.

Circus follower George Stone in police court frittered away

George Stone and four other men faced police court after a late night disturbance. Stone was jailed to think over his actions as mayor Frank A Moore presided. Others were fined for drunkenness, with two women convicted and sent from the city to Wilsonburg and Frostburg respectively.

George Stone Ayenor Frank Moore Wilson Burg Frostburg Main

Callahan Shot in Public at Croケットtsgill Store

Breathitt County feudist ISSSSi UEXINGTON Callahan was assassinated this morning at his store door in Crokettsgill, twenty miles from Jackson. Attentive shooters hid on the airside and fired bullets, reviving a two year old attack that left Callahan riddled with billets.

Uexington Callahan Breathitt Crockettsgills Jackson al Tairside

First Chicago newspaper strike erupts with arrests

RST SHOT CHICAGO May 4 The first shot in the strike of pressmen stereo typists and drivers on Chicago daily newspapers was fired today while wagons were being loaded in front of offices. No injuries but several arrests occurred. Only one morning edition was issued without advertisements.

Chicago

New D. M. Close Drilling Company Chartered

A charter has been issued to the D. M. Close Drilling Company of Clarksburg West Virginia to operate saw mills and related activities in Harrison and Upshur counties. The capital is $10,000 with incorporators J O W Agnew D J Carter and Harry W Sheets of Clarksburg, D M Close of Buckhannon and W J Ve and M L A Brag of New Martinsville.

Charleston D. M. Close Drilling Company Clarksburg W. Va Harrison and Upshur Sutherland J OW. Agnew D. J. Carter Harry W. Sheets D. Mt. Close Buckhannon

Chicago Graty Market Note

A fragmented Chicago market blurb shows garbled sale data with stray numbers and partial phrases. The readable words indicate a market notice or listing are dated May with unclear percentages and a torn line, lacking coherent details or names.

Fragmentary sports note with garbled names and terms

The readable fragments hint at a sports related item with unclear names. It mentions evenings and coaching references but the text is severely garbled. No coherent event, team, or outcome can be established from the fragment.

Attacks and a Law Debate Highlight Senate Session

Fragmented report describes a speech by a Georgia Senator criticizing a proposed law. The remarks argue the bill fails to satisfy its intended purpose, with mentions of attacks and ongoing legislative tensions impacting the bill’s reception and future prospects.

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Justice G. St Shire Assault Trial Scheduled

An item barrister reports a case of assault involving Harry Sie in Justice G. St Shire. The defendant faces charges and is set for trial on a date to be announced. Other complaints accompany the proceedings.

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