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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1913

Page

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Republicans Discuss National Committee Meeting and Reorganization

Washington May 24 Republican National Executive Committee members meet to consider calling a special national convention. They weigh reforms from Chicago talks including primary system recognition and representation changes, with a split on necessity for a convention while planning further discussions. Continuous debate over agenda and potential moves continues.

Washington PD. F Aear Republian National Committee National Committee Warren Michigan Tad Raere Washington Republican National Executive Committee Charles D Ponciliation Cummins Chicago Cannan Jones

Battle for Votes Heats Up In Daily Telegram Contest

Hundreds of thousands of votes are being gathered as three new leaders emerge in district contests. Miss Esther Mulvaney leads in the first district with Frank A. Gill rising to second, while Mrs. C. C. Straight tops the second district. The fourth district remains led by D. Martin of Plemmington, with close gaps and the final day to submit subscriptions before the 9 p.m. Monday deadline.

Daily Telegram Prine Thotleba Paige Rather Mulyaney Frank A. Gill Hurleys Snider Gid C. C. Straight Ia San Mary J. Coe Pers Craft J. H. McGee D. Martin Plemington Clarkeburg Man Dairy Telegram Office

Burglary Suspect Detail Tied to East End Drug Store Theft

Gunsmith J. Kester testified at police headquarters that six pistols two shotguns a rifle and several keys were recovered from the home of Frederick and Andrew Poling who are in jail on burglary charges for a break in at East End Drug Company store early Thursday. Kester said the Polings stole items from his workshop Wednesday night or Thursday morning and swore out another burglary warrant against the fathers.

T. G. Nicawarner

Funeral for six-year-old Mrs Mayme Keefe McClure

Mrs Mayme Keefe McClure dies after long illness at her sister Mrs William Mulheran home on Hast Pike Street. Funeral at Church of the Immaculate Conception Monday 10 AM. Burial Holy Cross cemetery. Survived by father James Keefe two brothers William and John Keefe and two sisters Mrs William Mulheran and Miss Winifred Keefe. Died Saturday morning at 4 o'clock.

Mayme Keefe McClure William Mulheran Hast Pike Street Church of the Immaculate Conception Holy Cross James Keefe William John Keefe Winifred Keefe

Greek and Bulgarian Troops Fight Near Salonika

Severe clashes resume between Greek and Bulgarian forces near Salonika as infantry and artillery exchange fire. Athens dispatches cite grave conditions. losses reported include a Greek captain killed and 250 wounded or killed. Hostilities paused after a mutiny among Bulgarian soldiers seeking disbandment. King Constantine seeks a neutral zone.

anmociaTen Press London Saloniki Athens Igs Constantine Greece Phede Salonika

Gain Verdict Over Gas Line Sway Rights In Circuit Court

A circuit court jury awarded Gamuel Gain 1100 against the Philadelphia Company over the right of sway of a sixteen inch gas line. The commissioner’s report was confirmed in the Sarah J. Scott vs Mary 5. Norman et al case. An order of reference was made in Clarksburg Lumber and Pishing Mill Company vs Mary Betonty et al. Alexander R. Watson sues Will H. Corwin for 8000 dollars for commission on timber land sale in Randolph county is on trial.

Gamuel Philadelphia Sarah J. Scott Mary Norman Clarksburg Lumber and Pisning Mill Company Mary ‘Betonty Alexander R. Watson Will +H. Corwin Randolph Sovnty

Despondent Parents End Lives Over Barber Business Peril

In Fhtlad e uphta May 24 Frederick Schimmel and his wife, facing foreclosure of their barber shop, killed themselves and left behind their five year old daughter Lingy as neighbors discovered a gas-filled scene in their paralytic home. Police reported a gas jet left burning as the couple were found dead in bed.

Sey Trean Becuse Frederick Schimmel Lves DF Lingy Sas Schimmels

Sale of sixteen lots at Thorn subdivision on Wes ton road

Despite threatening weather, the Wes ton road Thorn subdivision sale proceeded Saturday morning with sixteen lots sold by Willison and Dennison Company. Lot prices ranged from 400 to 550 dollars and the firm expects rapid closing.

Thorn U. K Weston Road Willison and Dennison Company

Aged J Benton Paugh Dead At 72 In Lost Creek Area

Aged J Benton Paugh, 72, longtime farmer, died at his Hastings run home after paralysis. Funeral services will be at Seven Day Baptist church Lost Creek, burial in church cemetery. Survived by widow, two sons Abner and Israel, and three daughters Mrs Arthur Conley Stella and Josie. He was widely known in the section and death came as a shock to many friends.

J. Benton Paugh Hastings Run Seven Day Baptist Church Lost Creek Abner Paugh Israel Paugh Arthur Conley Lewis County Stella Josie Paugh

Death of John Anderson in Monongalia County

Monongalian Morgantown May 24 John Anderson a prominent resident of Mononsalla county dies at his home on the Kingwood pike after an illness He was 53 years old Survived by a family members none listed in the fragment.

Morgantown John Anderson Mononsalla County Kingwood Pike

Teddy's libel suit will not be long

MARQUETTE May 24 William P Belden chief counsel for George A Newett defendant in the Col Roosevelt libel case returned from Chicago where depositions were taken for the trial He said the case may not require two weeks and should move rapidly after depositions Newett will return to Chicago for an operation for stomach trouble his physician said the operation was unavoidable but deferred until the case was disposed of

Tay Associated Preset Marquette Mich William P. Belden George A. Newett Col. Roosevelt Chicago Newett

Page Arrival of Walter Page as American Ambassador to Liverpool

Walter Hines Page lands in Liverpool on May 24 as the new American ambassador. He calls the welcome generous and is greeted by Irwin Laughlin and Horace Washington, amid cheering crowds and flags. Page offers no comments beyond greeting reporters.

Liverpool Eng Walter Hines Page Lennon Bagnador Irwin D. Laughlin Amelia Embasy Horace Washington Pogo

Mob Looms Over Paducah Slaying Confession Verdict

Richard Shelby, yesterday convicted in Clayton of killing John Ritette, was rushed to Eddyville to serve his sentence after mob violence erupts in Paducah. Shelby faced a mob attempt to lynch him as he stood at the bar, officers ferrying him to safety.

Presa Paducah Paducah Richard Shelby Cilyton John Ritette Eddy Shelby Imah

Morgan’s antiques exempt from inheritance tax in New York

Albany May 24 Governor signs bill exempting the Morgan collection from state inheritance tax if the works of art pictures books and antiques are transferred within two years to a municipal corporation of the state for educational purposes. The measure applies to the late A Pierpoint Morgan.

Crescent Window Glass to Rebuild Plant in Weston

Weston May 24 The Crescent Window Glass Company will rebuild its number one plant damaged by the February fire. The firm plans to double current capacity and raise the weekly payroll by 2000 dollars. A loyal 43s company offered to furnish natural gas and water at four cents per cubic foot.

Weston Crescent Window Glass Company

Plea Arrangements in Seminary Embezzlement Case

Schultz of Cleveland testified that his son William will plead guilty to embezzling $200 from Concordia Seminary students' paper funds in Denver. The seminary will seek parole after repayment and the bride, an actress, faces a year to prove reform to her father-in-law who may help start the couple in housekeeping.

ST. Louis Schultz Cleveland Willam Denver Concordia Seminary

Special Venire Drawn For Rosenburg Arson Trial

A special venire of thirty has been drawn to select a jury for the Rosenburg arson trial in Fort Wayne Indiana. Ben and Dave Rosenburg have been jailed for months and face charges tied to a store fire here. The case is linked to alleged arson trust activity affecting fire bag operations across communities. Mrs J J Devine traveled to Weston on Saturday to visit relatives for several days.

Fort Wayne Ind Ben Dave Rosenburg Rosenburgs Ita Argon Trust J. J. Devine Weston

Civil and Religious Ceremonies Mark Royal Wedding Torch Dance

Berlin May 24 Prince Victoria Louise and Prince Ernest August of Cumberland completed their marriage with a short civil ceremony at 4 20 pm in the octagonal chapel castle guests including US diplomats and a dozen schoolgirls witnessed a religious service and a subsequent state banquet The historic torch dance will follow with souvenir garters bearing the couple initials and date as the modern counterpart to the old garter tradition.

Berlin Germany Prin‘cens Victoria Louise Prince Eriest August Cumberland Otter End United States i Armdlainsit John “A. Leissman Joseph C. Drew American Amsbasays Milas NewYork Posse William Augusta Victoria Duchess of Cumberland

Telephone Talk Says Intercity Calls Not Sherman Violation

The United States Telephone Company argues in a Supreme Court brief that telephone talk is not a Sherman Act violation. It seeks review of an Ohio ruling finding contracts with 200 local exchanges illegal. The company says local networks cannot restrain rivals by limiting long distance service.

Tmy Amsociaven Washington D. C United States Supreme Court United States Telephone Company Ohio United States

Mary Chagan murder case tied to Connally confession

In Atlanta Georgia on May 24 James Connally, a negro held in the Mary Phagan murder case, reportedly admitted writing the note found beside the victim. The note allegedly linked to Leo Frank. Connally said he wrote it at 1 pm the day she disappeared. Police court processed a drunkenness arrest, with fines and deportations recorded.

y awsoci_ep Amuanta James Connally Mary Chagan Leo M. Frank Conally

Debs Tour Comments on Virginia Field Visit

Debs and allies including Eugene V. Debs Victor Berger Adolph Germer and Paul J Paulson travel to Paint and Cabin Creek fields with Governor Hatfield representative John Moore. Germer says he aims to correct prior impressions about the governor and the working man as Debs plans further stops and a New River field visit.

Virginia Debs

Indicted promoter pleads guilty in federal case

Charles H. Sehnetzer of Cleveland pleaded guilty in federal court to using the mails to defraud related to a scheme involving escape of James McNicholls from the county. He received sentencing by a federal judge.

Cleveland Charles_ H. Sehnetzer James McNicholls

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National Committee OF Republicans Ofa. D. Paton Congress Esther Mulvaney W. J. Ashcrape L D.marlin Gunsmith's Shop Teddy Page Kentucky Morgan's Antiques Federal Supreme Court Gascon Willee Coie
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