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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
1
In Mexico City a long cabinet session ended without a resignation pledge from President Diaz as rebel demands persist. Judge Carbajal awaits instructions from Mexico City on how to proceed with the rebel proposition. The armistice set to expire today will likely be extended.
Miss Mamie Hochstrasser of the city, a West Virginia Business College pupil, won a gold medal from Remington typewriter manufacturers for the best three month record. She wrote 900 words in twenty minutes, about forty five words per minute, surpassing expectations and earning praise from instructors.
Five year old Florence Gussman of Lindenstrrat has begun outdoor outings after a weeks long bout with typhoid fever and whooping cough. Her parents Mr and Mrs Jr Gussman note she is recovering rapidly and friends share the family’s relief.
William Anderson John Rogers Calvin White and Fred Church all Negroes were arrested Saturday morning at Shinnston by John M. Knox special deputy federal marshal and brought to jail for alleged daylight robbery and theft of $125 in stamps from the Shinnston post office several nights ago. L Allen postoffice inspector is handling the case.
A fire at Holcomb near Fitchwood destroyed the Bentz Marple store, two residences, and the post office at about 2 o clock Saturday morning. Loss estimated between thirty and forty thousand dollars.
A vague notice states a Sunday afternoon event featuring Keefe P. Sand at 3 30 in Pythian Hall with a band engagement planned for May 11 if desired. The fragmentary text is unclear on many details.
Columbus Ohio reports indicate key witnesses in a bribery inquiry have likely fled the state. Lobbyists connected to the legislative investigation remain unfound after diligent searches. Some members in the city favor possible funding to continue the probe, though no firm appropriation is substantiated. Miss Jennie Smith, Washington DC evangelist, arrives to lead railroad worker meetings at the courthouse tonight and tomorrow.
A large crowd attended Bridgeport High School’s commencement on Friday night. Students from the city spoke and performed, including essays on Politeness and Courage, a History of Bridgeport, and Pacts about West Virginia. Diplomas were awarded after an address by Mr. L. Lo Friend.
Rankin Wiley of Point Pleasant plans contest for the congressional seat held by Hughes. The turmoil over seating on the House floor showed Wiley and Riley involved as Hughes’s absence left a contested presence. A picture-ready scenario depicted West Virginia represented by a solid Democratic delegation if Wiley prevails.
A 16 year old telephony operator Anna Shan-Smin vanished from Clarksburg on April 16, with no trace found. Her mother at Pittsburgh police headquarters pleads for her return in a message promising forgiveness. A 25 year old Clarksburg restaurant worker Wo Huchardsot also disappeared without explanation.
The Rev James E Bird pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church and Judge Haymond Maxwell were seen busy on Saturday in preparations tied to a fishing trip. After initial reluctance they stated they are packing gear, polishing rods, coiling reels and planning a Monday trip to Nicholas county for a fishing jaunt.
The ninety second anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will be commemorated with a Sunday morning service at First Methodist Episcopal church under Auspices of the Cantons. Rev W J Canter of Fairfield Sovereign Grand Lodge Chaplain will preach the sermon at 10 45 o clock. All local and transient Odd Fellows are urged to attend with public invitation extended. Several Odd Fellows from nearby towns will come to attend.
Col M'Graw Wasington reports that Col John T Sicrawn of Grafton visited Washington D C on Friday. He is a familiar figure in the capital, coming here frequently and being greeted by many friends at his lodging.
The Clarksturg Schools plan a May schedule with senior class exercises and commencement in First Methodist Episcopal Church. The Senior class includes 25 graduates with 14 young men and 11 young ladies and a commencement address by L. Scrambler, president of One College, on July 30 following senior reports and awards.
Manager F. L. McGraw of the Clarksburg Baseball Club requests all club members be at Union Park at 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning. He asks them to wear uniforms.
London reports the Court of Mourning for King Edward closed on May 6, the monarch’s death anniversary. A Windsor memorial service was held, attended by the queen mother Alexandra, King George, Queen Mary and most of the royal family. The coronation year season will begin Monday with daily royal duties planned.
The Hon. H. T. McClelland of the First Presbyterian Church returned home Friday night from Pittsburg where he attended the commencement of Abe Western Theological Seminary and the annual meeting of the board.
Court decision clashes with Senate actions as Baptist church plans a May 14 baptismal service at Broad Oak bridge. Pastor Kenny will oversee immersion with helper George Gette and PB Yates assisting. Dozens of names listed for baptism then a reception at the church.
Senator Watson introduced a bill to authorize construction of a federal building at Elkins with a cost cap of 126000 dollars. Earlier actions authorized a building up to 85000 dollars but no appropriation was ever made. He plans to push for both increased authorization and a formal appropriation.
Richard C. Jones, arrested in Buckhannon by Police Chief Harry L. Brooks as a suspected murderer of a railroad police officer at Elyria Ohio, proved an alibi and was released. He said the arrest was a mistake and that two medicals place him elsewhere at the crime time. He returned to Clarksburg Friday night and planned to resume work in a glass factory.
The next criminal court term opens Tuesday June 6 with Judge Marwell presiding. Petit jurors listed report Monday June 12 for the term starting June 6 2968. Names include Alonzo Wetzel Marcus Ritlett Arthur Rhodes Henry Richord and many others.
Washington May 5 Congressman Brown introduced a bill to grant a pension to Solomon P Hoy of Kingwood. Congressman Hamilton introduced a bill to pension Aron Justice of Calhoun county. Congressman Littlepage introduced a bill to grant a pension to John B Garvey of Petite Springs and one to pension Froy H Morris of Charleston.
More than 2000 women were expected to join a New York Woman Suffrage League parade protesting legislature inaction on granting women the ballot.
Autoist L. B. Thompson, fined in police court for speeding, must appear before Mayor Frank R. Moore this evening for a hearing. He was recently arrested amid a similar charge connected with a car incident involving Philceman Kerns, details unclear from the fragment.
A grey naked stone cover was felled in Yollee Court this morning by Mayor Frank TR. Moore and convicted of drunkenness. The usual highway imp remained and the defendant was arraigned.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions paths and destinations, a named Logan, three vehicles, a payment of about 25 cents, and a shipper at points of consumption. Details are unclear but imply a transportation or trade note.
A county resident, previously connected with the circuit court, was mentioned in relation to a bite incident. The record notes preben and care details, with no further public action disclosed at this time.
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