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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
3
Auction style real estate notice offers an eight room house on Milford Street with bath, level lot, 220 foot depth, alley access, paved streets and sidewalks, near church and school. Also lists three small farms in Crawford Place subdivision with prices of 1.00 to 1,500 dollars and terms of 20 dollars down and 20 dollars monthly. No taxes or interest.
May 20 Hamburg ten year old Paul Hamburg son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hamburg of Seventh Street died in hospital from injuries after a street car ran over him, severing limbs.
Harrisburg May 20. The legislature passed seven bills establishing a workers compensation system urged by Governor Brumbaugh. The measures include applying the law to bituminous miners, a constitutional amendment for 50 million dollars in improvement bonds, and a two mill tax for trunk sewer construction in counties. The House and Senate expect adjournment after revenue measures.
Tracked by bloodhounds Manuel Rodazes Solantino Rodugez and Ariello Gorzaley were arrested at Zeising by deputies Laco Wolf and Leo Caulfield. They face a magistrate hearing on stealing 232 in clothing and other items from a boarding house trunk. Scent led officers back through rooms. some clothing recovered, missing money not found.
In Orlando a seventeen year old youth was arrested on a malicious damage charge after blood hounds tracked the scent from I L Skinner’s pool room to his rural shanty. Deputy Len Wolfe and Sheriff Lace Wolfe secured the warrant in Weston leading to the youth’s custody. The case stems from damage to two pool tables amid threats against the pool hall owner.
Sentences issued by Judge F H McGregor in the criminal court. Jesse Swain received six years in the state penitentiary for breaking into a houseboat and stealing rope. Bernard Johnson, a Black man, drew an intermediate term of five to eighteen years for shooting and wounding Carl Beit.
Charleston March 20 The Senate showed administration forces favoring revenue measures to meet state needs as Rosenblum's resolution to investigate state finances preceded action on revenue bills. McCrum led opposition and requested a 2 recess while Democrats sought more time to consider tax increases and quarter-fee hikes. Eleven House bills were offered, including auto license and pipeline tax proposals, with adjournment to await Senate action.
Margaret Kennedy aged 27 died after a lingering illness at 6 o clock Wednesday morning at the home of her grandmother Mrs Sarah Kennedy in Northview. She is survived by her father Edward Kennedy and two sisters Mrs Nitah Gilbert and Mrs Audrey Graves. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs Sarah Kennedy on Friday afternoon and burial will be in the Masonic cemetery.
Clarksburg advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as relief for back pain and urinary disorders. Testimonial from Ada Rankin of 269 Church Street praises the product bought at Wells Harmaker's drug store, with price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co. as makers in Buffalo New York.
An item discusses an expectant mother and a book of interest for pregnant women. It highlights a handwritten letter describing personal health experiences and relief, emphasizing guidance and support from a book called Mothers Friends in the context of maternity.
Seated proposals will be received by the Town Council of Steales Heights at the Mayor's office until twelve o'clock noon May 26. Bids shall be in accordance with the attached blank form and telegraph or notice on file. Engineers, North Street Stealey Avenue Dutt Street and Baker Avenue are mentioned.
Berlin signals may accept armed merchants only if passengers and centerband traffic are separated, with unarmed ships allowed to act as before. Washington notes a week or more for formal reply and siente to reach. U.S. pressuring for retention of right for cities to travel freely on the seas.
A circuit court jury on Wednesday afternoon awarded the Home Furnishing Company 1,346.22 in favor of the plaintiff, who sued for 1,384,335. The case stemmed from damage to a stock of merchandise caused by water leakage from the defendant's offices.
City police seek vehicle owner of a car bearing the state U Gense number 4 082 after it allegedly passed a street car while passengers boarded. Officer Sherman filed the charge and the state number is partially confirmed with the Charleston auditor's office notified.
Mrs Florence Mayes wife of Ash ly Mayes a carpenter of Adamston and Archie Talkington motorman on Wilsonburg car No 234 were injured when the car jumped the trestle near Glenwood west of Adamston at 1130 Wednesday morning. The vehicle avoided a fall into Limestone Creek by twelve feet of the trestle and county bridge. Mrs Mayes sprained wrist minor facial cuts Talkington cut by glass. Several passengers were shaken but no serious injuries reported for others. The wrecking crew will take six to eight hours to clear the scene.
A coroner's jury in Ramsgate England returns a verdict of wilful murder against Emperor William in the case of John Smith who died from shock after injuries in Mondas Zeppelin raids. The coroner urges fixing responsibility on those deemed to blame for war.
Mary E. Shain's illness is probated with Lillian Shain named administratrix with bond of 100 and Guy Shain as surety. Appraisers listed are T. B. Willison Ledruj Tracy and Thomas L. Rooms. Ruth Selma Shain receives 300 to be held in bank until age 27 with assets reverting to other heirs if she dies. Remaining property goes to Charles Leslie and Lillian Shain.
In Rome on May 20 residents in Gregorian street position phonographs in windows with horns toward the nearby German and Austrian consulates. The devices play Italian national airs all day, creating a persistent, noisy protest directed at the two powers.
Charles White, arrested two days ago at Mount Clare, broke into the Byron Coal Company smithy, stole copper wire. He failed to post bail and was sent to jail. He is a brother of Dorsey White, a convict from the county.
Local market notes or ad copy highlights fresh asparagus from Martin Br. shipped daily, promising morning harvests and farm-to-table freshness for daily buyers.
Report notes the Lusitania torpedoed and sunk off the Irish coast with loss of life. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate maritime disaster and upcoming public exhibitions or notices related to the incident.
A report from London notes a pending cabinet reorganization with Downing Street tight lipped on details until Prime Minister Asquith discloses plans. Baron Fisher may stay as first sea lord under the new leadership, while questions arise about who would replace the chancellor. The struggle to mobilize strong national leadership continues. Pair of local justice items: Mt. Clare resident Hartley facing magistrate on a razor charge after arrest at an interurban station following a warrant.
Helen Louise Browning seventeen months old daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Browning of Christian Street died from burns after her clothing caught at a grate. The accident occurred in Grafton on May 2.
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