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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1914

Page

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Turbulent Revolt Fears Rise in Mexico City

Reports from the capital describe foreigners gathering in the concentration district amid fears of upheaval as British, German, and Austrian nationals rush to evacuate. General Velasco faces questions about a possible military plot while Velasco, wounded in action, remains unable to command. In Washington, Mexican delegates head to Niagara Falls for talks delayed to May 20 to allow more time for crisis assessment.

Amandarea Verze Fera Cruz Mexico City Lo«Cation Huerta Great Britain Ganera Velonco Torréon Ban Tals Potal Velasco Hurt Venasco Lida

Eight offenders in court over swing rank charges

In a Marae Whit police court, eight offenders faced charges described as swing rank. Two paid fines and agreed not to violate the law again, while the remaining six were released after promising to reform.

Marae H. Colm Tin Jawo Meraer Agale

Envoys Visit White House in Formal Diplomatic Grooming

The envoys arrived in conventional dress with Secretary Bryan accompanying them to the Blue Room where the vice president in full dress uniform welcomed them. Hao expressed hopes for peace and noted the Mexican problem faced by the United States for three years, urging progress on return to Washington.

Bryan White House Wuhmoblic Nia Hao Washington United States

Spaniard Julian Marengo Cleared Of Weapon Charge

Julian Marengo, arrested a week earlier in Glan ik No. 2 by Special Constable Robert M Noon, was acquitted Thursday night in G H Gordons court of violating the Johnson anti weapon statute for carrying a razor. The court found he took the razor from a fellow countryman for shaving.

Julian Marengo Glan

Birth Announcement for J. Dh Mann Family Child

A son was born at 7:20 PM on May 1 to Mr and Mrs J Dh Mann. Mr Fleming Howell welcomed a visitor from Oakland Maryland. Mrs Louis Quince of Tarentim Ph recently gave birth to her fourth set of twins. Ching imports wood pulp from Britain Sweden Norway and Germany.

J. Dh. Mann Louis Quince Tarentim, Ph Ching Britain Sweden Norway Germany

James A Connell Dies in Pittsburg After Long Illness

James A Connell died at 2 20 Friday morning at his Pittsburg home after a lingering Brights disease. Funeral and burial will be in Pittsburg Monday. He was about 68, a native of the county, with four children and a wife. He worked 32 years for Bell Telephone, later as a construction agent. Survived by brothers Patrick and John Conway and sister Mrs J Dolan in Pittsburg, and by R B Gill as an uncle. He was a Catholic parish member and well known in Clarkburg during youth.

James A. Connell Pittsburg Bright Connell Patrick John Conways Jamea Dolan R. B. Gill Clarksburg Catholic Church

Arson Attacks Hit Grandstands Across England

London reports militant suffragists set fire to county grounds grandstands in Birmingham and London. Militant leaders Mrs Mota Drummond and Mrs Fox received one month in prison for disturbing peace. They interrupted court, refused bond, and were dragged from the courtroom amid jeers. Six sons of John and Mary Wheatland join the royal navy, ages 16 to 37.

London Birmingham Mota Drummond Fox Edward Carson Lord Lansdowne Mil John and Mary Wheatland South Croydon Eng Tre Royal Navy Ange

Samuel Fittro Dead After Second Stroke at Home

Samuel Fittro, about six years old, died Friday morning at a home near O’Neil from a second stroke of paralysis following an earlier attack weeks ago. Funeral plans not yet made. His father was Martin Fittro, longtime resident of O’Neil. Fittro, once a successful actor, retired from public life years ago after a car attack on the Fittro store in Wilsonburg. A devoted citizen, he attended the Methodist Episcopal Church at Wilsonburg and led the singing for many years. He followed a Democratic political stance but did not belong to any party.

Samuel Fittro O'Neil Fittro Nartin Fittro Jeu Farsior Etrofier Wilsonburg Setkhhor Methodist Episcopal Crureh Wiesonburg Mint

British families return home from Tampico as quiet town reports troops retreat

Reports from Tampico say British families and other settlers who sheltered aboard ships have returned to shore. The Mexican town is quiet while several troops reportedly retreat from Tampico under uncertain conditions. Lord Cowbay’s teenage ward Vera Crux reports the scene from the harbor.

London Lord Cowbay Vera Crux Mex Enbies Tampico Lola Pate

Wheeler declines district appointment amid marriage rumors

Chicagoan Mrs Wheeler refuses a public appointment amid reports she is marrying a Brooklyn financier and daughter of a prominent trustee. The president’s federal reserve travel and related appointments are noted, with concern over potential changes in district leadership and governance.

Be' Ais Washington, D Atlee Brooks Finrry A. Wheeler Chicago Prealdest Gonlinosial ‘Trust Fris Brookx Worthwortéra S&p Federel Reseree Wweard Wilcon Mies Enis Tata Af O'Neil Mennye Marvin Mim Biles Baird Riwond O'Neil

Miss Williams Home Entertainment Delights Friends

Miss Cora Williams hosted a Thursday evening gathering at her Hurriaba street home. Music and games entertained a large crowd with many attendees listed, followed by refreshments at a reasonable hour.

Cora Williams Hurriaba Street Bercha Waters Pansy Batten Bessie Garrison Flossie Swagar Mabel Powell Flora Watton Jean Fulton Garnet Addington Grace Merrill Hide Rifer Lexa Goodwin Card Waters Guy Norman oJe Wanstroet Dr. Roly Jon Ruthsby Spangler Rodgers | Mills Joma Matheby Earl Nuttar Alfred Nutter Jay Jamas E. Willamin Clarence Wells

Talks of a general hospital and chautauqua plans in Weston

Weston conversations turn to a possible general hospital with a meeting of an incorporated company slated for Monday. A chautauqua planning session at the Baptist church reports strong support and likely success. The county court urges a coordinated road work push on the 28th and 29th to help lift West Virginia out of the mud. Local residents and visitors are noted in brief mentions including Pat Lacy, A A Kohrbaugh, S J Zobrist, J W Wilson, George Harrel, Dr Aubrey J Lawson, and others across Buckhannon, Clarksburg, and nearby towns.

Weston General Hospital Surs West Virginia Pat Lacy Hospital For Pittsburg Caroline Lacy A. A. Kohrbaugh Camden Buckhannon S.J. Zobrist Mian Louisa Baltimore J. W. Wilson George Harrel Florida William Sumpter Indiana Keroua Mary Aubrey J. Lawson Wildell WG. Burnside Clarksburger

Girl Ordered Out of City by Police Court

A young girl identified as Ered Riggs was ordered to leave the city by Mayor Wilk H. Cole after a police court appearance Friday morning. She faced loitering charges and promised to obey, with Parkeravare noted in the document.

Ered Riggs Wilk H. Cole

Triple murder rocks Ironton Ohio at Greasy Ridge home

Mrs Denise Massie a 75 year old mother and her two adult children Robert and Mary Massie were murdered at their country home near Ironton Ohio on Greasy Ridge. Mary was found in the kitchen with hands tied and throat cut. Robert was found in the yard with head battered. The mother lay in the front yard with throat cut and skull crushed. Police suspect a calculated attack on the daughter and the elderly mother while a search continues for Harley Beard one of two workers on the property. May 18.

Ironton, O Dennis Massie Robert Mary Greasy Ridge Ironton Massie Robert Wan Winhead Jon Mage Harley Beard

Death of Walter G Horner Remains Mark Berryville Burial

Walter G Horner died last week at his St Martins Maryland home after years of work in adjoining counties. Funeral held at Berryville with a heavy body and casket, twelve pallbearers, and iron bands used at the grave. Miss Jennie Ewing of Wheeling visits sister Mrs Bina Erving at John B Hirt’s home.

Shepherdstown Min Wall Walter G. Horner St. Martin's Maryland Berryville Morner Sornor Jennie, Ewing Miisa Bima Erving John B. Hirt

British aviators killed in fog near Hawen

Two more British army aviators died today near Hawen when their aircraft overturned in dense fog during a landing attempt. Lieutenant Smpron of the Royal Fusiliers and Sergeant Dudmore, serving as mechanic, were killed as the motor fell on them after the plane struck the ground.

North Auverton Scotland Salsbury Wwerge Smpron Royal Fusiliers Dudmore

Auto Struck Kills Three Near Edwardaville, May 14

Auto struck by a train near Kaufman eleven miles east of Edwardaville today, killing three travelers: John Stuckwick, his wife Mrs. John Stuckwick, and Mrs. John Maurer. Stuckwick, a bookkeeper from Marina, Illinois, was en route with his wife and brother in law for a ride to Jacksonville.

St, Louis Kaufman Edwardaville Atrick Toledo Marina Jobin Stuckwick John Stuckwich John Maurer Stuckwick Wars Jacknouville

Detroit Gasoline Plant Explosion Kills and Injures Many

An explosion at the Mexican Grade Runner Company plant in West Detroit killed eight men and injured three more. Glass from nearby windows shattered as the one story cancraft building burned. Officials stated they would not release names or details until investigations could begin.

Aves Wane Detrov Ois Gi ‘ Miemnere Ams Ployee Hula Cancraft West Betroits Wan

Wholesale Grocers Convention Opens in Parkersburg

May 15 wholsalers gathered in Parkersburg for the West Virginia Wholesale Grocers convention with a banquet. Officer elections named W Sie Conaughey as president and secretary. directors include J W Hubbard and F C May Clarksburg. ex officio member Movonaughey.

Parkersburg Virginia Wholesale Grocers Praaidant Secratary W. Sie Conaughey City Vine Brock Wieming Sroohuger Qi Bae Yénson Huntington J. W. Hubbard Roarates Ry Fen

William Kelph Funeral Rites Held at Lynch-Osborn

William Kelph died after months of illness and a Bali more hospital stay. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Henry J. Macmallick at 8 o'clock Friday afternoon in Lynch-Osborn mortuary chapel. Burial followed at Oakview cemetery. Condemnation actions involving Valley Traction Company and Cops were in court, with judgment for 1,529.90 against Flint Oil Company in separate case.

William Kelph Balimore Hospital Lynch-Osborn Moritary Henry J. Macmallick Ax Twoenee Mouaageiele Valley ‘Traction, Company Don Stillion Triil Gainen John T. Willbaiin Flint Ol

Board Meeting Notice for Grange District

The Board of Education of Grange district will hold a meeting at Leet Grewk in May 18. This session is for the transaction of business that may come before the board. The Queen of Romania was the largest collection of dolls in one word, over 1,000 in all.

Parkesburg West Virginia Charleston M. R. Lowther Hatfel San Francisco T= ication Grange District Leet Grewk Romania

Harris Withdrawal and Colorled Court Fines Over Meal Dispute

In Glen Elk on Worth Fifth Street, Elmer Minor was fined 80 cents in police court for a disturbance over a restaurant meal. White H. B. Craig, an employee of the Tomisurant, was acquitted on the related charge after testimony showed Minor as the aggressor over payment.

Worth Fifth Street Glen Elk Elmer Minor Prigay H. B. Graig Tomisurant Charg Minor Craig

Democratic Nomination Tangle for Lewis County Clerk

A Weston column reports a pause in the Democratic bid for Lewis County Clerk as Perry, G Alfred, and others maneuver. Alfred, stated party favorite, is urged to formalize his candidacy while Leander Trozell looms as Republican-adjacent rival. A traditional party split fuels a crowded, tense race amid informal talks of Allman and Haye as potential contenders.

Lewis Weston Bay Yurarty Harris Custy Perry G. Alfred Alfred Tle lAlfrwd Leander Trozell Harry Lightharn Alfred de Tadhooratte Arsian Torronte Allman

Attacks Wife Reported in Local Incident

William Dreamum was fined $6.20 after a disturbance in Glan Elk. Police said Tennant allegedly attacked his wife, twisting her arm and injuring her during the incident. Scart Wriday morning report notes the case. further details unclear.

William Dreamum Wil Hi. Gots Tennant Glan Elk Karl Z. Sch Warman Myroundy Wery Tvighone Viettor Bere Apa AE Puranas Siene

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