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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
1
Mexican federal army repulsed the rebel advance guard of General Oroite as sharp skirmishes unfold toward a planned general engagement near Torreon railroad gateway to northern Mexico. About 15,000 troops are expected to clash in the coming action.
In California Taft delegates fail to pledge support, prompting Roosevelt factions to plan challenges. Both sides claim legal right to abstain from pledging while arguing that pledges could bind delegates to the statewide winner, complicating anticipated district by district votes.
Mrs Cora Hernish wife of Assistant Postmaster Henry F Hernish died in Paris France after traveling there with her daughter who studied music and art there The cause of death is not known Her body will be brought home for burial She is survived by her husband and two children Charlotte Hernish and Attorney Douglas Hernish of this city
The Fairmont Building and Investment Company completed a major local deal by purchasing the outstanding stock of the Fairmont Real Estate Company. The acquisition involves 500 shares and makes the purchaser the owners of substantial holdings in the real estate portfolio of the city.
Local Charleston attorney G Linn of a prominent family from Clarksburg is rallying friends in Kanawha and Clay counties against Youngner Rimaelf for judge of the tenth judicial circuit on the Democratic ticket.
In Hills, Pennsylvania, on May 10, Fred Ate tell, a wealthy farmer, fatally wounded his wife with a poker then disposed of her body in a creek and attempted suicide by cutting his throat. He is expected to recover.
T. D. Carr of West Virginia passed the April examinations for admission as midshipman to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Several West Virginia appointees skipped the April tests to try again in June.
Walter Tipton attorney and Floyd Allen defender at Hilloville case testifies that nothing indicates Allen conspired to shoot the court. He admits on cross examination that Allen cursed a witness and that Judge Masse reprimanded Allen for intimidating witnesses.
London May 10 Fred Scott on duty in the turbine engine room during the disaster testified before the British Board of Trade. He said the water light compartments opened from the engine room and engineers could reach the pumps, corroborating Thomas Dillon's testimony.
Grand Secretary Sarge Lynch reports Hiram R. Howard, prominent figure in the West Virginia Grand Lodge of Masons, died at his Point Pleasant home after a long illness. Howard, longtime grand secretary since 1906, was honored for his service including participation in the corner stone laying for the new Masonic temple on West Pike Street in Clarksburg. Funeral set for 2 PM Saturday at his Point Pleasant residence.
Salem citizens may witness the Sun Brothers circus on Wednesday May 2 at the town venue. Local officials urge attendance as the entertainment event of the season with performances by the famed troupe and likely crowd turnout.
One man killed and three seriously wounded in a revolver battle at a strike scene in St Louis Maryland on May 12. The violence followed a dispute over whether workers from Superior Coal Company should return to work.
Letters from the Retail Business Men's Association of West Virginia call attention to the annual state convention in Wheeling starting August 13. Secretary William Schwerfeger urges delegate elections from city associations and a membership drive to strengthen the group before the centennial year. Major agenda items include outlining legislative programs and submitting proposed changes to state laws.
Prohibition Association of SSHinneton announces a meeting at the old Methodist church next Monday evening at 8 to organize a Prohibition Amendment Association for Clay district. All interested are urged to attend and assist in the effort.
T. C. Clark was convicted in federal district court in Wheeling for bootlegging whiskey. He was sent to the county jail for thirty days by Judge Darton after being led from the court by ED. Hupp for removal to the state penitentiary.
Circuit Court issued a rule Friday against Charles Hass in the suit of Hilzareth Hass alleging violation of an injunction. He must appear June 6 to show cause why he should not be held in contempt. Other items include demurrers in a Southern Company case and various estate, lumber, and development actions with sales and references ordered or confirmed.
Taft holds 453 delegates to 261 for Roosevelt and 10 for Cummins with 320 still to be chosen. McKinley version shows Taft needing 57 more to secure the nomination. West Virginia and Maryland are included among the totals.
Dr. D H Hatfield speaking in Wellsburg urged West Virginians to back a unified Republican ticket saying he would serve the people as a whole, avoid factional strife, and push to elect a GOP majority in the state senate to support his proposed platform and policies. He stressed independence from factional influence and pledged to act with the people’s interests first.
Police in Latkawaddy fought a mob containing miners women and boys near the resort. Several officers were severely beaten while the crowd clashed with state troopers. Reports mention deaths and wounding, with authorities tracing the violence to a disturbance at the manor.
Mr Hardman a locomotive engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Weston and a farmer near Jane Law in Hacker's Creek announces his Republican bid for state senate. He appeared before the executive committee and will have fuller coverage in the Telegram in coming days.
The Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo of the northern and astern dis yentenation will hold a meeting at the Waldo hotel tonight at 8 o'clock followed by a banquet at 10. About sixty members are expected with at least seventy five at the banquet. Stringer Boggem will preside with J R Davis and G P Morgan among officers present. The banquet menu includes Consomme, Radishes, Olives, Broiled Northern River Shad, Filet Mignon, Mashed Potatoes, String Beans, and Salad.
A trio of men, including Tawis W. Codd, P. A. Donegan, and a Greek restaurateur, were poisoned after eating mushrooms they believed were edible. Codd died this afternoon, Donegan was near death, and the restaurateur remained in critical condition. The mushrooms, served with meat, were likely toadstools. Couch survived, his wife having died years earlier. Donovan’s wedding date is set for May 25.
Wheeling’s standout batter homers in yesterday’s game, driving in runs and powering the lineup. Sportswriters favor him for the season but debate his role and position as the club seeks consistency.
In Wheeling May 10 bootlegging defendants faced federal court with pleas of guilt or innocence. Berkeley County and surrounding jurisdictions reported penalties including fines and suspended or lengthy sentences. Dominick Matthews and others were among those convicted or sentenced for liquor offenses and related violations.
Patents granted include J P Bellamy of Wireelttic for hermetically sealing jars and C Colemes of Reedy for a covering. The brief notice lists names and firms with terse descriptions, reflecting a concise records style from Washington D C.
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