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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1912

Page

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Teddy Follows President Taft Campaign Line Repeated

President Taft and Teddy Roosevelt trail the same campaign ground through Ohio as crowds greet both leaders. They repeat arguments familiar to the campaign, with Taft visiting Bellaire and nearby towns along the Ohio River, while Roosevelt follows a parallel path in Benville and surrounding areas.

Bart Liverpool Koone Ohio Binnie Bellaire Ohio River Welsh Wan

Real estate scandal tale unsettles Howard Post

A murky prose account describes Howard Post of the Real Company facing public uproar over city real estate dealings. Despite criticism he pledges to adjust approach while his mother and a young agent reportedly cope with the fallout.

Howard Post Rea Company Real Estata Whdratits Mr Post Ike Charlee W. Swisher Amy Dale Avenue Post

Grand Army Services Planned at First Methodist May 26

Memorial services of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in the morning of May 26. Members are urged to attend and pay respects to departed comrades.

Grand Army of the Republic First Methodist Episcopal

Amick James Paul Tierney Suffers Indigestion On Way To School

Amick James Paul Tierney son of Counc ilman John A Tierney of the First ward collapsed from an acute indigestion attack on the way to school Tuesday. He was taken to St Marys hospital where he rallied and rested easily. He may leave hospital this evening and be fine in a few days. A street accident caused a head wound with a large lump, expected to heal without lasting damage.

James Paul Tierney John A. Tierney St. Mary's Hospital Willie

Charleston District High School To Be Built

Charleston May 14 district votes 18 cent tax levy for a new district high school in Cabin Creek Kanawha County. The building near Beat Bank will cost about 25000 dollars and aims to provide rural students with urban‑level facilities, backed by a statewide school department push.

Charleston Beat Bank Cabin Creek Kanawha Department of Schools

Bond investigations to probe 1906 1908 campaigns

A Senate committee investigation will probe the sources of funds for the 1906 and 1908 presidential campaigns. Republicans and Democrats will name managers who will testify about campaign financing and the roles of various party committees. Frank is expected among the witnesses in Indiana.

Senate Simbalen Indiana Challantag

Farley Confesses Shot in Columbus Bureau Case

Cecelia Farley a stenographer for the bureau of vital statistics confessed to firing the shot that wounded advertising solicitor Alvin E. Zol Unger in Columbus Ohio. The admission came after a day of intense questioning following an investigation into the incident.

Columbus, O Cecelia’ Farley Bureau of Vital Statistics Alvin E. Zol= Unger

Marriage License Issued to Wiley Lydick and Lane Davis

A county clerk issues a marriage license to Wiley B. Lydick and Lane B. Davis. A Monongahela Valley Sunday School Institute, comprising Episcopal Sunday Schools, is in progress at Christ Episcopal Church with morning service, Holy Communion, and organizational meetings led by Rev. Powell, Rev. Lee, and Rev. McDonald. Delegates are served luncheon by the Woman's Auxiliary and Parish Aid Society. Evening services include prayer and a sermon by Rev. Beavin with discussions on Sunday school methods and home influence.

Monongahela Valley H. B. Lee Woeton Mr Powell Grafton Tinchean Woman's Auxiliary Parish Aid Society Bar P. N. McDonald Morgantown A. M. Beavin Fairbront

West Virginia Gears Up for National Electric Light Meet

West Virginia will send a notable slate of members to the National Electric Light Association convention in Seattle June 10 to 14. West Virginia groups include Bluefield concerns, Clarksburg, Huntington, Parkersburg and Wheeling electric and traction companies. The gathering promises record attendance, trains from multiple points, and the Red Special train from New York City May 26.

West Virginia Seattle Tric Light Association West Virginia Appalachian Power Company Bluefield Bluefield Traction Company Kanawha Water and Light Company Ghirleston Clarksburg Gas and Elestric Company Elkins 1 Power Company Fairmont and Clarkaberg Traction Company Consolidated Light and Railway | Company Huntington Parkersbars, Mariette and Interurban Point Pleasant Sisteraville Electric Light and Power Company Welch Water, and + Lighe “ter Wheeling United States New York City

Train routes and specials listed for cross-country journey

The text outlines planned train routes from Boston via Shasta to cities including Kansas City Canyon Los Angeles and San Francisco. It mentions trains named Bed Special and Sie Fink Special meeting at multiple points and aiding return trips through Portland Yellowstone Park East Lake City Glenwood Springs Colorado Springs and Denver.

Bora de Monte San Francisco Sondle Portland Yellowstone Park

Kanawha coal output climbs as April tops records

April coal production in the Kanawha district and nearby regions surged, with the Chesapeake and Ohio line hauling 978,730 tons in Kanawha, 799,100 in New River, and 161,290 in Kentucky. Experts note a historic month as more mines operated, and May is expected to exceed April due to available motive power and continued demand.

Bia Ohio Noon River Chesapeake and Ohio -Railrord Boma Coal-Men Kanawha J'Orveven Kenawhwafutrict Gandapeake Ohio Tees Chesapeake and Ohio Road Kentucky Tand Kentuck Chesapeake JE Waa

Train specials named The Green Special depart Chicago in June

A garbled notice mentions trains to Sweden with departures from Chicago on June 4 and June 6. It names The Green Special and The Bad Special, plus The Grange Special, aimed at certain members, with routes resembling a happy fold and seating timing, though details are unclear.

Chicago Happy Fold Seatié Grange

Fragmented OCR: Wililans Fee McovemSae S77

Fragmented readable text mentions Willie and MaCocuba with unclear context. No definite event, date, or organization clear from the readable portion. Further readable lines needed to form a proper summary.

Wililans Fee McovemSae Willie MaCocuba Fam

Miss Cork Dies After Illness in Daviagon County

Miss Florence Cork, daughter of Mia Cork, died Tuesday morning at 4:20 after a long illness. Survived by her mother, four brothers James Bray Ray Joseph and four sisters Stella Foster, Afra Jara Philipap, Mrs Pridie Witte and Mrs Barkey. Burial at Boring cemetery. Funeral home services at the family residence.

Florence Cork Mia John We Pork Daviagon Bath James Bray Ray Joseph Thy Slaterk Suinie Gappington Afra Jara Phiilipap Stella Foster Clarkehire Pridie Witte Barkey Ree Ray Bele Dane Hong Hibray Wee

Washington tariff bill fate after House action

Senator Simmons stated that the tariff bill passed by the House will be disposed of by the Senate before this session ends, possibly allowing an early adjournment without delaying the plan. The remarks were made today as bills are in process of consideration.

Washington House Senate Simmons

Denver Snowfall Brief Amid Warm Temperatures

Denver reports 14 to 10 inches of snow during the day with continued snowfall in many areas. Temperatures are generally warm, and no threats are expected. conditions show a late winter pattern influencing travel and daily life across the state.

Denver Colo. Bay

Thirteen Miners Die in Norris Mine Cave-In

Thirteen miners were killed in a cave-in at Norris Mine in Tronwood Michigan. Workers fled a pit as ground collapsed and timber supports failed, triggering a tomb-like avalanche of earth and ore.

Norris State of Michigan Tronwood Mich

Gag Rule Fight Shapes House Action May 14

In Washington on May 14 the revolt against the gag rule forced immediate consideration of the Clayton anti injunction bill. Minority Leader Mantle and Representatives Norris Lenfoot Cannon Dafeell opposed the measure and succeeded in winning a modification granting greater parliamentary latitude.

Washington, D. C Mantf Norris, Lenfoot Cannon End Dafeell Mnal

Sewer Break Washes Soil and Water Main Near Pike Bridge

A six inch water main from central city to the east end near Pike Street Bridge broke Sunday night. By noon Tuesday the city’s Water Works and Sewerage Board isolated the break and began repairs at 1 pm. The flood washed away fill and spilled large amounts of water, washing about 150 rods of earth into the river, with earth and sediment entering the stream.

Pike Street Uni

Wayne County Ex Official Sentenced for Forgery

Former Wayne county circuit clerk L. Sartain was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for forging two telegrams that enabled him to obtain funds from a local bank. The forged telegrams named Antone Sedller, a timberman from New Orleans, whom Sartain had previously worked for.

Spontington Mer Urry L. Sartain Slerk Wayne County Hex Beet Antone Sedller New Orleans Suisin

Yew Bridge Floor Lifted in City Board Action

Vague OCR reads Edward J. Doyle as superintendent and a project on Loop Indo m Sycamore Street Bridge across Bik Creek. Board action described but details unclear. mentions bridge crossing and infrastructure work near Liver area.

Edward J. Doyle Vcreds Sycamore Street Tridge Tha

Richeson Case to Be Taken Up in Boston Court

Boston May 14 The executive council called a meeting at noon tomorrow to consider staying reprieving or commuting the sentence in the murder of Avis Linnell. The council alone has power to alter any extra penalty without the consent of a majority.

Boston Commell Clarente

National Guard Sergeant Killed in Railway Accident

Charleston dispatch reports National Guard Sergeant of Company M aged 24 was killed while attempting to board a moving engine on the Katy Chicago and Michigan line. He fell under the wheels as his body was drawn along the track.

Charleston Homer National Guard Katiwha Michigan

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