Fire Destroys Clarksburg Planing Mill in Massive Blaze
Fire at noon destroyed the Clarksburg Lumber and Planing Mill complex and sheds with a loss of at least 80000, with insurer not exceeding 30000. A rear cottage and a stable were damaged. origin unknown, possibly a spark from the engine stack or faulty wiring. Firefighters and volunteers battled the flames as the mill and sheds burned for about forty minutes, with dramatic scenes and widespread heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg Lumber and Planing Mill Company
Charles ©. Ridenour
Ira Snyder
Robert Reed
Arch Micks
Reed
Fir Department
Locust Street
Martha M. Somemrs
Earl Freeland
Louis J. Helms
Luther Johnson
Stealey Heights
Virgil T. Highland
5. C. Denham
Victor Villers
J. W. Duffy
J. J. Connell
J. Tawman
RT. Lowndes
Marriage License Issued for Sampe Dexter Myers and Maud Reed
A marriage license has been issued to Sampe Dexter Myers and Maud Reed.
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Sampe
Dexter Myers
Maud Reed
Wilson silent on public hearings amid Cincinnati transit strike
Cincinnati strikers tied up tram service as company imported workers. Mayor Hunt warned of court action to seize control or revoke the franchise if arbitration is not accepted by 6 tonight. An Avondale car burned unexpectedly while crews fled. In Washington, President Wilson expects no major changes to the tariff bill and did not commit to public hearings in the Senate finance committee.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati ‘Tracts Company
Torin
Ite
Hunt
Wowsrowd
Traction Company
Avondale
Hunt Street
Broadway
Imy
Washington
D.C
Wilson
Senate
House
Finance Committee
Block Burns in Sharon Neighborhood Blaze
Fire in Sharon Pennsylvania on May 12 destroyed all the Duthlings on one side of Silver street for a full block. The blaze, likely incendiary or related to bees, caused an estimated loss of 85000 dollars. Local firefighters battled the flames through the night as residents assessed the damage and began cleanup.
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Sharon
Silver Street
Fatal gas explosion near Anna Belle mine claims Miss Basnett
A deadly open air gas explosion near the Four States Coal Company Anna Belle mine killed Miss Goldie Basnett and injured three others. Mr. and Mrs. Martin, burned, are hospitalized with their nine year old son in serious condition. The Martins arrived at St. Mary’s Hospital by special trolley after the blast on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Basnett
Four States Coal Company
Annabelle
Fairmont
Grafton
W. R. Martin
St. Mary's Hospital
Martin
Martins
New Union District Formed By Miners
Associated Press reports miners in the New River coal field formed a new United Mine Workers district. Officers will be chosen tonight and delegates will vote on strike if operators deny conference. Demands include semi monthly pay, elected weighmen, nine hour day, end of mine guards, and right to buy elsewhere, with protection for organizing.
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Charleston
New River
United Mine Workers of America
Steps Taken For Progressive R party reorganization closes tonight
Summary of a Chicago May 12 report on Progressive Republicans from ten states drafting plans to reorganize the party. Leaders discuss whether to call a national convention, changes to representation, and rules to empower a new committee. Senator Cummins likens unity to a Lord's supper.
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Tay
Chicago
National Committee
Hadley
Missouri
Senator Works
California
Senator Borah
Idaho
Kenyon
Sherman
Illinois
Gronna
North Dakota
Lafollette
LaFollettel
Republican National Committee
Washington
Cummins
Town
Borah
Progressive Party
Senator Cummins
Chilesgo
Subscriptions drive for diamond ring draws public focus
Candidates hustle to secure every subscription as a $125 diamond ring prize motivates voters. Roll of Honor lists Biest J District, Hather Mulvaney 100,006 in Second District, and Miss Mary A Shaw 107,822, highlighting competition and engagement in the race.
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Biest
Fies
Hather Mulvaney
Mary ‘A. Shaw
Italian Stabbed to Death in Mt Clare Mine Fight
Vincenzo Sicardi Italian coal miner aged 45 was stabbed through the heart during a dispute with fellow Italian miner Raffaell Peerino at Mt Clare Sunday evening. He died at Clifford-Osborns morgue. Sheriff Ross F. Stout led a posse with bloodhounds but no trail was found as the slayer remains at large. Sicardi resided at Mt Clare.
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Vincenzo Sicardi
Cliford-Osborns Morgue
Raffaell Peerino
Mt. Clare
Byron
Mt Clare
Pelgibars
Econd
Ross F. Stout
Fairmont
Slayter
Habeas corpus case over custody of Roberts daughters
In circuit court Mary Normille petitions for habeas corpus to decide custody of her daughters now living with Charles Roberts near Weston. Bond for costs was required. The writ is returnable Saturday. The docket also included Emma L Jackson versus Meyer Rosenshine over land near Jarvisville and a docketed suit by Clarksburg Board of Trade Land Company against Leatherbury Shoe Company. A suit by Mary R. Goff et al. against Hiram Post was continued. Holmboe and Lafferty versus Bessie Lyon et al. was dismissed as settled.
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Mary Normille
Charles Roberts
Roberts
Weston
Emma L. Jackson
Meyer Rosenshine
Jarvisville
Clarksburg Board of Trade Land Company
Leatherbury Shoe Company
Mary R. Goff
Hiram Post
Holmboe and Lafferty
Bessie Lyon
Dallas Hosts Shriners in Thirty Ninth Annual Convention
Dallas welcomed thousands of visitors for the thirty ninth annual Shriners convention. Twenty six special trains arrived and more are en route. A big parade is planned for tomorrow and business sessions wrap up Wednesday. Many visitors begin a thousand mile Texas tour on Thursday.
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Tay Atsociaren Press
Dallas
Tex
Shriners
Texas
City Police Court Fines Collected in Sunday Session
Mayor Will H. Cole collected five dollars and costs from a man convicted of street drunkenness and three dollars and costs from another. Two men were deported for inability to pay fines, while several others escaped payment. No arrests or regular court session were held Sunday morning.
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Will H. Cole
West Virginia Labor Delegation to Open Senate Session
A Senate committee will hear evidence from Jay associates in Washington DC regarding the senator Wards investigation. The West Virginia Federation of Labor delegation will present material tomorrow as the senator's resolution for an inquiry is set to come before the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
West Virginia Federation of Labor
Jay Associates
Washington, DC
West Virginia
Senate
West
Odd Fellows Celebrate Anniversary in Fairmont
A colored Odd Fellows anniversary celebration in Fairmont drew attendees from the local colored Odd Fellows community. The event, held Sunday, was described as enjoyable and well attended by city members.
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Odd Fellows of
Fairmont
Miner to be tried on peace warrant for Mount Clare miner
Joseph Priillipovitch, a Mount Clare coal miner, is under bond to appear before Justice G. H. Gordon late Monday to be tried on a peace warrant sworn out by a fellow miner. He was arrested Sunday by Constable Bartlett of Mount Clare.
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Joseph Priillipovitch
Mount Clare
G. H. Gordon
Bartlett
Webb bill will not violate the treaty
President Wilson in Washington on May 12 says talks with Japan over California land legislation remain friendly. He states the Webb bill would not violate the Japan United States treaty and notes Japan’s protest centers on alleged discrimination against Japanese citizenship eligibility. He emphasizes frank diplomatic exchanges and reduced formalities.
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Gay Associates
Emenet
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Japan
United States
California
Webb
Four Arrested In Nogales Amunition Plot
In Nogales Arizona May authorities detained Cal Wright city marshal Jack Williams a bartender and two private U S soldiers on charges they planned to steal ammunition from the cavalry camp to send to the insurgents across the border.
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Emy AmeodarEo
Sana Nogales
Ariz
May W
Cal Wright
Nogales
Jack Williams
United States
Death of Mrs Lydia M Eliason in Monticello addition
Mrs Lydia M Eliason aged forty wife of G Ellason of the Monticello addition died at her home after a heart illness. Funeral at 10:20 Tuesday at the Eliason residence conducted by Rev M J Lens and Mr Hampton. Body to be sent to Fairmont at 4:30 Tuesday. burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Survived by husband two sons and three daughters Brooks Ernest Howard Upton Mary E Mildred A Lenore.
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Lydia M. Eliason
G. Ellason
Monticello
Eliason
M.jlens
Tey
Hampton
Fairmont
Woodlawn
Brooks
Ernest
Howard Upton
Mary E
Mildred A
C. Lenore
Ohio Governor Presses Inland Waterway Plan for Flood Prevention
Governor Cox met with President Wilson to urge immediate Congress funding for inland waterways development. He proposed reservoirs at the Deadwaters to regulate gauges and aid water power, citing recent floods as a trigger for action.
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Associated
Washington
Cox
Ohio
Wilson
Central States
Congress
Last Call in Daily Telegram's $6000 Prize Voting Contest
Only hours remain for the second diamond ring offer and the second period of the $6,000 prize voting contest. New subscriptions earn a 20,000 vote bonus per $15, with 9 pm cutoff tonight affecting eligibility. The diamond ring valued at $125 goes to the top contributor in the second period, with a two week third period opening Tuesday and closing May 26 at 9 pm.
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Daily Telegram
Clarksburg
Militant Suffragists Burn Nottingham Boat Club HQ
A band of militant suffragists in London set fire to the Nottingham Boat Club headquarters on the River Trent during Whit Monday. The riverside stretch housed many valuable racing boats and equipment, with losses estimated at about £10,000.
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Tay
London
British Isles
Nottingham Boat Lab
Trent
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