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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1914

Page

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Nation pays British take due tribute refugees off

New York May 11 1914 The dead from Vera Cruz landed on American soil as crowds gathered in lower Manhattan. President Wilson attended ceremonies at Battery Park and Navy Yard, with bands and guards. Marines fired three volleys, taps sounded, and coffins were escorted past city hall to final rites.

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Mrs Wood Allegedly Mutilated by Man in Question

Mary Wood reports an assault incident as a man attacked her, details unclear. local authorities investigating. No further names or places are provided in the readable text.

Mystery and Fashion Mix In Parkersburg Elks Parade Plans

Local Elks Lodge 482 plans at least 151 members in the state convention parade at Parkersburg June 14 17 and 18 with a banner committee led by Charles Hickman and outfits from National Woolen Mills Nusbaum’s store and Donohue and Johnson’s for white serge coats white serge trousers purple hose and purple neckties. In a separate report police cleared up a New Italian band shooting at an Italian boarding house on Poplar Street with Frank Tolio held in the county jail for the shooting of Mrs Vito Zacco and a nationwide hunt for Vito Zacco who is blamed for Antonio Verano’s death. witnesses say Rollo and Varano are Black Hand members and dynamite was found under Zacco’s house three weeks earlier. Mrs Zacco and Nick Cavallo corroborate the tale of attempted extortion and gunfire. Burgess says the three men drew on each other as Zacco fired first killing Rollo and injuring Mrs Zacco while Rollo later confessed before an officer.

Clarksburg Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Parkersburg Charles,Hickman Frank J. Welch National Woolen Mills Donohue and Johnson's Nusbaum's Poplar Street Frank Tolio Rall Vito Zocvo Vito Zacco Antonio Verano Zacco Nick Cavallo Ttalian Jimmy" Burgess Rollo Varano Black Hand Lesrnea Oleor Zocco Rollos Young Qavallo Zoeco Ratan Ratlo Zeeco Mia Fied Oz- Meer Burges Ile Rowles Burg Ie Wan Rolio Eikins Reynoldeville Waa

Graduating Class Details at Local High School

Forty one students are under consideration for graduation due to illness and other causes, including nineteen girls and twenty-two boys. The class sermon will be delivered by Rev L L Smith at First Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday May 24 at 10 45 p m. The class address will be given May 28 at the Musonie temple by Dr Reuben Post Hallock of Lonteville Ky. The colored school will hold its commencement the following evening at the Water Street school auditorium.

L. Smith Musonie Femple Reuben Post Hallock Lonteville Water Street School

Becker jury seated in Becker murder trial in New York

The jury for the Charles Becker case, the ex police lieutenant accused of murdering Herman Fogenthal, was completed today in New York. Frederick A. Strock and F. C. Barrett submitted for vacancies left by Saturday’s withdrawals as the district attorney began opening statements.

New York Charles Becker Leutenant Herman Fogunthal Frederick A. Strock F. C. Barrett Parese

Gunboat Blown Up by Mexican Rebels

Rear Admiral Howard reports the abandoned Mexican gun boat Morelos was boarded at Mazatlan, set afire, and blown up by the Constitutionalists yesterday. The incident is part of ongoing rebel actions in the Pacific region, with confirmation coming from Washington.

Sy Angadaren Pagan Washington, D. C Howard Morelos Mazatlan

Seismic Shocks Hit CATANA Region As Rescue Continues

May 11 in CATANA Italy several minor earthquakes register with no new damage reported. Army navy and civilian authorities press relief efforts for thousands displaced after last week’s quake that destroyed a dozen villages. Peasants flee while others wait for word on missing relatives as casualty toll rises. Debris remains heaped.

Iwt Catana Italy Army Navy Civan

Oil prices fall at market opening on crude grades

DIL DROPS PITTSBURG May 11 Ten cents' drop noted in principal crude grades as market opens. Quoted prices include Pennsylvania crude 1.90, Mercer 1.40, Newcastle 1.40, Corning 1.055, Cabell 1.47. Somerset reduced five cents to 1.05 per barrel.

Pittsburg Azen‘cies Pennsylvania Mercer Newcastle Corning Cabell Somerset

Peter W Collins Lectures In City This Evening

Boston writer Peter W Collins will lecture at the Robinson Grand theater at 8 pm on The Coming Conflict or the Menace of Socialism. Knights of Columbus sponsors. Due to limited seating, children under sixteen will not be admitted.

Peter W. Collins Boston Mr. Collins Robinson Grand Theater Knights of Columbis

Three Fined For Drunkenness At Railroad Station

Bert Sorden O W Golden and A Hayn were fined one dollar each for being drunk at the Baltimore and Ohio station. Sorden paid his fine and was released while the others were jailed for six days read work. Arrested and proxed by W J Maye railroad detective.

Bert Sorden O. W. Golden A. Hayn Jostus T.G. Siewwarner Baltimore and Ohio Sorden W J. Maye Railroad Detective Force

Galvin Accepts Invitation for Memorial Address in Clarke Event

John Givin of Cincinnati accepts invitation to deliver memorial address for the Clarke event. The note mentions December and references Mr. Galpin in connection with the undertaking, indicating formal acceptance and anticipation of the ceremony.

John Givin Cincinnati Seceptanso Clarke Galpin Ingo

Senator Goffs Speech Against Tolls Repeal

Senator Nathan Goff of West Virginia delivered a long speech in the Senate arguing against repealing tolls on the Panama Canal. He warned that abrogating the Hay Pauncefote treaty would trigger diplomatic trouble and harm U.S. commercial independence, urging Congress to suspend action and preserve the treaty. He cited earlier statements by leaders from both parties and emphasized that toll exemptions must be carefully handled to avoid international conflict.

Benth Goff Tolin Nathan Gott Res Givin Elrentt Court England United States Sion Great Britain le Madd Indus Germany France Ear Got Congress Prbtin Walsh Anil Vardaraia Taft Rooverall Poadtwian Jen Uem Gofast

District meetings reflect party unity in county caucus

Republican district meetings across the county produced a strong show of party spirit with delegates listed for the state convention to be held at Charleston on May 20. The attendee roster spans Coal, Clark, Clay, Simpacm, Talon and Grant districts, naming numerous delegates and local leaders.

Roosevelt Bco Charleston Will B. Mortis Thomas W. Burke W. H. Cole J. W. Duffy R.A Fisher Dr. A. O Flowers B. Woolverton James N.hess Joneott Schutte GH Tawsat John Flynn W. B. Starcher P. J. Lyden Sohn C. Southern, Jr. IM Gore AL K. Thom Robert McClung MG. Sperry H. Strother Leonard Pook

Woman Deportation Ordered After Court Appearance

Dore Dodd was ordered deported after a morning arraignment on charges of disorderly conduct. Police court records indicate she faced a potential jail sentence if she returned unlawfully.

Dore Dodd Glen Pty Abe Citar

Death at Glen Ik hotel follows train wait in Baltimore

Sherman Hileman visiting Baltimore died at 2 a m Monday from heart failure after being taken from the B and O station to the Glen Ik hotel. He had planned to return to Frenchton Sunday morning and was survived by a widow and several children. The body was moved to Frenchton for funeral services Wednesday.

Frenchton Sherman Hileman Agai Baltimore and Ohio Sun Glen’ Ik Dfileman Hileman Glen Bik Itwan Prenchton

Mothers Day Observance In Clarkeburg

Mothers were honored across Clarkeburg with carnations and flowers as the town celebrated Mother’s Day. Crowds visited cemeteries to lay bouquets on graves while churches and Sunday schools held sprightly services and child readings to mark the occasion.

Clarkeburg Mloleters

Knights of Pythian 2 Meeting Tonight at Shorelock

Members of the Knights of Pythian 2 are summoned to assemble tonight at seven o'clock at Shorelock for a ceremony and to receive the new Captain’s orders as issued by the local lodge.

Crt Ze Knights of Pythian 2 Shorelock Ian The Order of Captaa A Captatas Bay Srese

Short Session of Court In Monday Drunken Case

A brief court session heard minor matters including a drunken driving case involving Major Will L. Cnit. Proceedings occurred Monday morning as the court reviewed tied or incomplete evidence amid a terse docket.

Will Cnit IneLiy

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