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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1912

Page

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JPSTAFT BEGINS MOTOS D6 May 1st Mail Service Established

The May schedule details mail routes between Erwin and Rochpnburg with three daily trips each direction, plus a revised Mall route from Jumping Brit eh to Camp Creek ending at Camp Credle by May 20. Mail service will rise to six trips weekly per direction, and a Kanawha Valley Tra c Mon Company line will omit one Sunday trip. New fourth class postmasters named in West Virginia include Thomas Ages at Glatto Mercer County and James qv. Pau ley at Belzer Putnam County with various replacements. A 1,000 mile dash by President Taft is described as he tours Ohio and surrounding states before May 21 polls.

Erwin Rochpnburg Dean Idhnd Twiby Apa Soare Banes Dora Ee Tangford Mullei Pbs Camp Creek Mii Postomce Department Kanawha Valley Trac- Mon Company Charleston West Virginia Thomas Glatto Mercer County B. J. Lester James Qv. Pauley Belzer Putnam County Apeplace A.J. Hartley George H. Hornickie Highcoal Boi County Jamess Gadaker Warne County Wilbury Tyler J.B. Rollingth

Mothers Day Observed Across City Churches

Touching tributes to mothers were heard in many Yoodt churches Sunday as carnations appeared in most services. Most churches dedicated either the morning or evening service to mothers, honoring their role and memory.

Fiduciary Order Names Administrators for Jackson Robinson Estate

The county clerk's record shows John W. Robinson as qualified administrator of Jackson Robinson's estate with bond set at $600 and Elizabeth Henderson as surety. Harvey W. Harmer, John Higginbotham, Robinson, and Mr. W. Grayson are named as uptalkers.

John W. Robinson Jackson ‘Robinson Boind Elisabth Henderson Harvey W. Harmer John Higginbotham Robinson Mr. W. Grayson

Automobile Men Plan Parade For Chamber Commerce Escort

Calvin P. Howell president of Harrison Qoatty Good Roads Association urges automobile owners to assemble at the courthouse at 1 30 tomorrow to escort Cleveland trade extension boosters through the city. Cars will travel to Waldo hotel and then via street cars to industries with special trolleys from 4 20 to 4 30. Pennants should be displayed.

Calvin P. Howell Harrison Qoatty Good Roads Associa~ Ite Allroad’ Station Cleveland. O. Chamber of Commerce Yheliers Waldo Hotel Cleveland Howell Board of Trade Waldo

State Federation of Labor Opens Annual Wheeling Convention

The State Federation of Labor began its three day annual convention today in Wheeling. The meetings will continue through the next three days.

State Federation of Labor Wheeling

Deputy Sheriff Slays Two Men in Wyoming Shooting

May 13 report from Knoxmilize states Deputy Sheriff David Bildt of Bell County Wyoming killed Luther Sizemore and James Sizemore yesterday after they opened fire at a resort. The deputy then pursued the suspects across the mountains until they surrendered.

Knoxmilize David Bildlt Bell County Luther James Sizemore Eliott

Jeierate plan alleged to entrap judge revealed in DC

Deliberate Washington report states a purported plan by Boland of Heranton Pennsylvania to entrap Judge Arctwald. The secretive scheme was disclosed today before the Hoke committee by Allis Cockren the confidential secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington, D.C Boland Heranton Arctwald Allis Cockren Intiretate Commerce

Court confirms Stout share in Clifford estate dispute

Judge J C McWhorter sat in Gael circuit court on a late Saturday afternoon. The report of commissioners in the suit of Clarence P Stout against John D Clifford et al distributing the estate of the late James P Clifford was confirmed giving Stout one seventh. A demurrer was made in the case of James Clifford McManaway et al against Clarence P Stout et al.

J.C. McWhorter Gaelcannon Clarence P. Stout John di.Clifford James IP Clifford Stout James Clifford McManaway

Monument Erected in Manengmon Cemetery

A handsome axrcophilus monument was unveiled in the Mautnitacton cemetery by the children of Captain and Mrs A N Priens in memory of their parents. The monument is a granite piece with emblems of the Masonic and Grand Army on each side.

Mannengmon Mautnitacton A. N. Priensard Wiss Kamimered Oleh

Taft Roosevelt duel shapes Ohio delegate fight

Republican leaders foresee Ohio primaries as pivotal for Taft or Roosevelt victory. Key figures Burton Garfield Wackler and Brown endorse Taft while others rally for Roosevelt, with speeches planned across the state to influence delegates.

Tart Roosevelt Ohio Ae Daugh Taft Senator Burton Dick Ferror James R. Garfield John D Wackler Waller B. Brown

Bible Student Lectures At Play House On Death

A Tenort city policeman Joseph Washington escaped serious injury when burning tobacco in his coat caused a fire. He extinguished it with a coat and two rubber sleeves torn. The Vieloring theater hosted an International Bible Students Association address in Brooklyn by P Hy de V D Ma under the auspices of the association. The speaker argued death is absence of life, rejected evolution and immortality, and stressed resurrection through Christ as the only hope.

Joseph Washington Mr. Washington P. Hyde V. Id International Bible Students’ | ‘Association Brooklyn Adam Christ Gog

Senate agrees to Mouse amendments on railroad bridge bill

The Senate concurred in the Mouse amendments to authorize Williamson and Pond Creek Railroad Company to build a bridge across Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River near Williamson. The bill now goes to the president for signature.

Washington Senate Williamson and Pond Creek Sandy River Williamson

Methodists debate bishops pay for specials and travel

In Minneapolis on May 13 a committee on episcopacy reported that bishops who charge for special sermons and lectures and receive a $5,000 salary plus traveling expenses may draw pay from the general conference. The report was based on several memorials presented to the committee.

Minneapolis Ebiscopsl

Retired Navy Commander Poundstone Seeks Renewal

Hom er ic Poundstone of Buckhannon retired from the navy in 1905 as a commander due to rheumatism. He was later appointed lighthouse inspector at Baltimore under the Commerce and Labor Department. The act authorizing retired naval officers in this role expires June 5, risking loss of his position unless Congress acts. West Virginia officials urge renewal and preservation of the vacancy for the state.

Washington, D. C Homer Ic Poundstone Buckhannon Navy Baltimore Department ‘of Commerce and Labor A.G. Dayton West Virginia House Committee On Naval Affairs Chitton Chilton Raynor Maryland Secretary of Commerce Virginia

Pension Bill Signed By President Affects Numerous Names

Washington May 19 A bill granting pension to a long list of individuals including Hilleary A McVicker from Marri mont, David C Morgan from Stokhan ton, Benjamin P Morrow from Camer on and James Barr Wheeling among others was signed into law. Names span Clarksburg Wheeling Parkersburg Kanaw ha Station and Parkersburg with multiple counties and towns represented. The action consolidates pension benefits for veterans and dependents across the state.

Washington Ibills Hilleary A. McVicker Marrimont David C. Morgan Stokhanton Benjamin P. Morrow Cameron James Barr Wheeling John R. Tolbert Triadelphis Henry A Fernald Daniel Powell Clarksburg William ‘Wyatt Gextiralia William 3 Taylor Newburg Enjamin F. Spencer

Fighting intensifies as forces clash near Mexican border

Reported fighting flares today as both sides concentrate around Rand ARON, GOMES, and Weer in a tense border zone. General Drosco's headquarters say rebel movements continue thirteen miles from Eacxlon toward Yerme, with strategic positions disputed along the Central railroad.

Rand Aron Gomes Weer Tagereem Gengret Haerta Utara Leotral Royad Gully Conetes Mézico Drosco

Fragmentary note on wartime supply totals and receipts

A damaged OCR excerpt describes counts and notes about items received and pending. It mentions multiple categories and numbers, including references to quantities and recipients, but the text is highly garbled, with several misspellings and unclear names. The fragment hints at a tally process and distribution notes without coherent detail.

Reid on Tan in New York hearing on steel combine dissolving

Daniel C. Rela, director of United States Steel and finance committee member, testified today in the government’s hearing to dissolve that corporation and its alleged illegal combination with J. P. Federal Steel Co, American Tin Plate Co, American Hoop Co, and American Sheet Steel Co.

NEW XORK Daniel Rela Uniteterated Steel Corporation Ite Wan Hestdap J.pederal Steel Company American ‘Tin Plate Company American Hoop Company American Sheet Steel Company

May term ends as circuit court adjourns for term

The May term of the circuit court ended Saturday evening with a special term planned for early June. An order of reference was made in the cause of Hugh J. Garrett executor against Mary Pleming et al. involving infants’ interest in property in the case of M W Grayson guardian et al against Maud Scott et al. W C Bumgardner of Lost Creek was a city visitor Monday.

Hugh J. Garrett Mary Pleming M.W. Grayson Guardian Maud Scott

New Marisol Holds Meeting Amid Broad Proposals

A fragment from a May meeting in New Marisol notes discussions in the district congress committee on county issues. The text mentions a group or band and plans for a convention, with unclear details and possible proposals.

Iis

Washington Senate Justice Committee Decision Report

A garbled OCR item mentions the Senate Judiciary Committee and a decision related to a term in office. It references Lepore and Dieph, and hints at minority concerns and a fate of four fears. The exact details are unclear, but the fragment signals a political procedural note involving term length or confirmation.

Washington Senate Judiciaery

Man is clubbed by highwaymen

Grand jurors have been drawn for the Junk term of the criminal court and will report June 5 at 9 am. Alfred Washburn, a general storekeeper at 971 West Pike, and Lady Barnett have been named approleors of the estate. A Woolen girl was assaulted by two masked men on West Pike Street. one attacker struck him, and the robbers escaped with a watery. The victim, Mr. Washburn, died from his injuries. Police seek the assailants.

Criminal Court Thomas O. White Clay Hedges R. W. Rittenhouse Rouben Kemper D. Barnes Charles BM. Ian James &. Orcintire S. IR. Barnett W. W. Ash William Jarvis Frenk L. Robey A. G. Hardman Cleode Gaston Charles Keely M. PF. ‘Thompson Sid E. Mf. Hess Alfred Washburn Woat Pike Point Comfort Weahburn West Pike Street Calut Lownsas Mbnakie Tin Highwayesen Waahtnirn

Special fiction fragment references Catvarr and world impact

A fragmented fiction line mentions Catvarr and a destiny where elect class is expelled from nations while a divine act would wash the world of a death sentence. The garbled text hints at grandiose themes without clear events or sources.

Catvarr

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