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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1914

Page

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Frame Up on Becker Is Idea in Murder Trial

Testimony in the Rosenthal murder trial centers on alleged plots to frame Becker. Witness Sullivan recounts conversations in prison suggesting plans to frame Becker and quotes Rosenthal about aiding a man named Becker. Defense attorney Manton argues Rosenthal acted for himself, not for Becker, amid a turbulent New York crime scene.

New A. Defenac Jack Rowe Rosenthal Rose Hecker Sullivan Whitman Becker Witnons Weat Bide Sullivan Sald Wald Webber Tonyern Bentyassos Jrarratorata Roses Pion L Ada Jim Urea

Pneumonia Claimed Life Of 16 Month Old McClung Child

The death of Sarah Gertrude McClung, 16 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs John McClung of Northview, occurred Monday at 3 30 PM after a brief pneumonia illness. Services were held at the Dome at 3 PM and burial followed in the Masonic cemetery.

Folsom News Highlights May Visit and Local Notes

May 19 report from Folsom notes Mrs J D Wolfe visiting her brother in Shinnstan and shopping in Clarksburg. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Rowler. A slated game against Salem was forfeited as Salem failed to appear. Several residents began a mountain fishing trip including F A Crocker B O Hoey J D Wolfe D S Sempoon and J F McNutt. Fresh fish prices rise briefly. The local rail stop noted a delay as train crews cleaned up. Mrs S L Riley of Rinehart visited Folsom with Mrs Ar tle Dye.

Folsom J.D. Wolfe Shinnstan Clarksburg Horn Mr& Rowler Salem Tors!t F&. Crocker B. O. Hoey J. D. Wolfe Sempoon J.F. McNutt Riley Rinehart Artle Dye

Benefits of early cultivation for crops urged by ag department

A crop specialist from the Department of Agriculture stresses early cultivation after planting to improve yields. Use a weeder or suction harrow across rows, then two more cultivations. For corn and cotton, run diagonally then at right angles with a slanted harrow, repeating a week later. The section harrow and weeder enhance grass and weed removal and soil condition, expanding usable land.

DV. C Department of Agriculture Kenora

Special term county court to set road contracts

A special term of the county court will be held tomorrow to set contracts for multiple road improvements. Plans include a mile and a quarter of macadam on the Burkhannon Dike east from Broad Gate, a mile of similar road at Lost Creek station, three quarters of a mile at Grasgemil, and brick or concrete work toward the tin plate mill tower. Also to be heard are certificates for notaries public and related matters.

Burkhannon Dike Broad Gaka They Lost Creek GrasgeMi Adameton P Keough Dinwin F

Huerta's House Closely Guarded as Power Wobbles

Two newly arrived photos from Mexico City show Huerta's house on Calle Alfonzo Herrera under heavy guard with a rooftop machine gun. A second image depicts the Washington statue torn down by a mob in Mexico City, a scene not permitted to be viewed publicly.

Huerta Mexico Atexico City Calle Alfonso Herrera Chapultepec Diplomatic Corp Atatua Washington Mexico City

Local church tensions and community notices mix with arrest rumors

The piece reports pulpit conflicts at Methodist and Episcopal churches in Clare and McWhorter, with pastors Workman and Satterfield absent for Billy Sunday events. It notes a bright Sunday school outlook, a planned elocution entertainment, and various residents traveling or shopping, amid sparse wariness over an arrest rumor involving Urrutia and a Mexico City-bound captain.

Clare Mey Satterfield As. G. Vincent Worksnsn Anthodiat Episcopal Church McWhorter Clare Workman Billy Hunting Boulak Ry McNemar Keyser Methodiar Holseboat W. M. Morris Maundeville G. F. Rogers Connelinville John Curry Kanawha'road Vinkt C. B. Curry Iss Dna Douglas Lot Creal Ednd Maxwell Clarksburg Mary 1 Mike Metta Miley Hazel Comba Clarkeburg

Jarly Peace Settlement Report From Niagara Falls Conference

Reports from Niagara Falls indicate progress toward a peace settlement after mediation efforts. Mexican delegates and Huerta government representatives express cautious optimism about stability for the country while Canadian officials observe the proceedings and the U S mediation group remains engaged.

Segedata Rao Niagara Falls Titi Succes South of Connaught

Gallinger Defends Toll Exemption for Coastwise Vessels

Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire attacked opposition to ship subsidies and defended tolls exemption for American coastwise vessels. He linked tax exemptions to subsidy policy, warned against weak retreat on tariff and foreign policy, and argued the toll issue affects third parties and global interests.

Washington, D C Senator Gullinger New Hampshire Heald Wellington Cape I Henry Sandy Hook Panama Canal Gallinger Japan Ita California

On Trial for Mine War Killings in Colorado

A public court martial hears Major Patrick J. Hamrock’s case over the Ludlow massacre in Colorado. He faces fifty two charges including murder, with a potential death sentence and no civil appeal if convicted.

Colorado Patrick J. Hamrock National Guard Hamrock

House rules panel backs 32 hours debate on anti trust program

Washington May 19 The House rules committee reported a rule fixing 32 hours of general debate for the anti trust program with unlimited discussion under a five minute rule and night sessions until the three bills are disposed of The plan keeps the program as the continuing order of distress until resolved but does not block the urgent deficiency bill pending a 6 million dollar appropriation for Mexican activity or conference reports on appropriation bills

Washington House Rules Committee House

Dorsey to Speak on Home Mission Work at First Methodist

Misa Dorseey of Moundavile will address the First Methodist Episcopal church at 8 o clock Thursday evening on home mission work. Afterward she will organize a Queen Esther Circle, the Young Ladies branch of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, urging church young ladies to attend and join.

Misa Doreey Moundavile Women's Home Missionary Society First Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Dorsey Queen Esther Woman's Home Missionary Society Chirch Eirele

Initiation at Clarksburg Aerie 445 Eagles

Thomas J. Burke was initiated by Clarksburg Aerie No. 445 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles last evening. A well attended social session followed with impressive ceremonies and a festive board described as reasonably pleasant.

Clarksburg

Three men sentenced for drunkenness in policy court

In policy court Megat Wil H. Cole sentenced three men to one day of work at the city crematory for drunkenness. Nine others paid their fines and were released in default of payment.

Megat Wil H. Cole

Stolen Sargent Painting Recovered in Brooklyn Museum Call

The painting by John Sargent titled Perens with the Head of Medals, recently stolen from the Brooklyn museum, was formed in a mall today. No clue to the sender was obtained.

New York John Sargent

Hotel destroyed at Scottdale in early morning fire

A fire wrecked the Scottdale House in Scottdale Pennsylvania early today driving guests from the hotel in nightclothes. The report notes no casualties and provides sparse details on the blaze and losses.

sesoLukTan Ress Scottdale Fitty Guenle

Recital by Herg Children at Pride’s African Methodist Church

Madam Marie Burton-Hyram a graduate of the Chitign Munteal Gol Ceempd joins Joanne Ziemant in a grand recital at Pride's African Methodist Church in Justies G. 3. Goede's court Poscopal showed here at 7:20 o'clock tomorrow evening.

Marie Burton-Hyram Jending Joanne Ziemant Peseven Pride African Methodiat Tni Justies Goede’ Court Poscopal Charen Mary Saeed Myerett Menks Bheed Mary

New York Expert Recommends Twenty-One Fire Department Members

Edward F. Groker former NY City Fire Department chief now leading Croker Fire Prevention Company arrives for an inspection. He recommends increasing department strength to twenty-one members, a new central station with upgraded equipment, a motor drawn truck, and an alarm system with boxes at key locations. He says no suburban substations are needed now, but notes severe fire hazards in commercial districts. Police and municipal officials will review his proposals as his inspection continues.

Lrst Edward F. Groker New York City Fire Department Croker Mire Preven Tion Company Croker Garty Hel Hind Groker New York Bank John B. Conlon Wil

Mighty Colonel Arrives Tonight At Old Bailey Trial

Sydney Drew, printer and publisher of the suffraget, was committed for trial at the Old Bailey for conspiring with members of the Women’s Social and Political Union to commit malicious damage to property. An official testified 287 letter boxes were tampered with and 4,000 letters damaged by suffragettes.

Roosevelt Aboard Steamship Aldan Near New York

A wireless message from the steamship Aldan reports Theodore Roosevelt's health greatly improved as it nears New York Harbour. He is expected to lecture on Brazilian explorations before the National Geographic Society in Washington, with plans to proceed to Oyster Bay by late afternoon.

New York Aldan Theodore Roosevelt Colonel Roosevelt Brazil National Geographic Society Washington Aidan Oyster Bay

Grand Army of the Republic holds 32nd West Virginia encampment

In Moundsville West Virginia May 19 the thirty second annual encampment of the Department of West Virginia Grand Army of the Republic began with guest arrivals. The business sessions start tomorrow with a welcome by Mayor B K Matr and a public flag presentation to Moundsville High School by the women's relief corps followed by a parade.

Moundsville W. Va Department of West Virginia Grand Army of the Republic Arrigin Rollef Corps

Father Loslow and sons in jail over York assault case

Father Andrew Loslow and his two Pinnickinnick minor sons are in jail awaiting hearings before Justice Gordon on a charge of quenching and baiting Luther York after a clash Monday night. They were arrested at daylight by Special Constable Noon. The justice will hear the case late today. An advance sale for the Bikeminstrel show is set for Monday night May 26 in the Bike Name auditorium, with Thursday morning at Apolio candy shop on West Pikertree.

Andrew Loslow Pinnickinnick G H. Gordon Luther York Auburg Robert M. Noon Jus Tice Weat Pikertree

Welcome 18 Postponed At Oyster Bay Parade

Oyster Bay May 19 The plans to honor townsman Theodore Roosevelt were postponed for at least 24 hours due to his condition after the colone by yacht. A parade was planned tonight but shifted. Roosevelt and his family will remain at Sagamore Hill tonight and likely address the villagers tomorrow night.

Oystor Bay Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Theoore Roosevelt

Miss Ann Lynn Stanford Student Reported Missing Experience

A Stanford University student, Miss Ann Lynn, is reported missing after a curious voyage that mentions local invasions and island areas. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or locations but implies a notable disappearance connected to a voyage or travel event.

Ann Lynn Stanford University Ettocals Syountain Smire Pata Islands

Residents' Conference Leaves for the Fall

An epolitanien for the tulle to mediation conference, which feel to wattle the differences. General Hu and to establish peace. Lamar and Lohman cival Dodge, secretary mission, Tete, evenington today. Joe Niagara Talis, Out.

SILLIMAN NOT ABOARD TRAIN AS EXPECTED

Mexico City May 19. Constable Interast reports the event as the ore minister of Communication ale pu Work. A train from Bai Lali si, though, brought no loans. It was expected that vice consinil at Suitilo, John Mc Sills man, would be aboard.

Mexico City Bai Lali Suitilo John Mc Sillsman

Ambiguous Arrival Report From Washington Consulate

A fragment reports Mr Lapaz arriving safely in Atriana San Francisco from America and heading to Washington. The note notes the State Department action and that he was well, with plans to proceed immediately given deemed concern and examination.

Washington di .C State Department America Lapaz Atriana San Francisco

Federal forces to seize Pinus Island after unrest

Washington reports confirm that federal troops will control Pinus Island, thirty miles from Tampco, following clashes during the fall of Tamploo. An entire garrison is moved in as Conservatives retreated, and property fears rise over the fate of old Well lands.

Washington Pinus Tampco Macyb Navy Department Pinttes

Mortgage Hat Assignment In New York May 19

Stockholders of the Northern Pacific railway scheduled a special meeting to consider directors recommending additional mortgage collateral on property. The mortgage amount is undetermined but estimated around 250 million dollars. Susan Hoover, wife of J. Hoover of Baciadarsine, attended the event at Le Polos aG Riehe.

New York Pacife White City Plice Tacita Hoover Hoover Baciidarsine le Polos Ag Barry

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