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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1911

Page

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Strother and Liller Clash in House Spat Reported

In a tense session Strother and Liller clashed as Strother sought to criticize the administration. The House referred both bills to a Special Committee of Twenty One Members. Delegates Strother and Liller, Republicans, argued over representation and the administration’s conduct.

Strother Liller House Pan Foxes Jucion Areverlie Howse Gtrother Tiller Republichris Senate Chatiestom Federal Bulldins

Funeral Here for Mrs Charigu Davis

The funeral and burial for Mrs Charigu Davis are set for Saturday forenoon. The service will be at Warne Undertaking Company funeral church at 10 o clock, with interment at Mesonic cemetery. Mrs Davis, wife of a pianist at the Odeon theater, died Wednesday afternoon at the local hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of Irie, Pa, and lived in Clarksburg with her husband at the Commercial hotel.

Charigu Davis Conypagy Foneral Davin Odeon Theater Giod ’Sn Focal Hospital Brelock Irie Clarksburg Commercial

Vermont Maple Syrup Gifts Stir Boyhood Memories in Senate

Washington May 2 Senator Carroll S Page of Vermont sent a gallon of maple syrup and pounds of maple sugar to colleagues. Senator Chilton thanked Page and recalled sugar stirring days in West Virginia, calling Vermont syrup the closest taste to boyhood syrup they had found since.

Washington, D. C Carroll S. Page Vermont Chilton Senator Page Page Penatora

West Virginians Visit Washington on Capital Tour

West Virginians F A Chapman former prosecuting attorney of Brooks county travels with Congressmen Lavin and Brown guiding tours of the Capitol. William McDonald of Keyser is shown the Capitol and Senate. J H Craig and daughter of Sumnerville return home from a Roanoke and Richmond trip.

Washington West

Columlas man and attorney arraigned on contempt charge

O May 25 aaltor HE Cook of Columbin and Attorney Charles Pretsman were arraigned today before Justice Bostwisk on a charge of contempt for refusing to testify before the Senate Bribery Investigating committee. A brief hearing was held.

Columals Aaltor HE. Cook Columbin Charles Pretsman Bostwisk Senate

Biage Elects Officers at Jane Lew Convention

The Cirksbure District Christian Endeavor Society elected officers for the year at the convention in Jane Lew. Louis J. Black of Clarksburg was named president, Prof U. Jenkins of Buckhannon vice president, Lena Rittemcutter of Clarksburg secretary and treasurer, Viola Richards of Clarksburg supervisor of Junior work, and Mrs Frocks of Weston superintendent of mission. The executive committee planned a state convention to be held in Buckhannon on August 26.

Cirksbure District Christian Endeaver Society Jane Lew Louis J. Black Clarksturs U. ‘J. Jenkins Buckhannon Lena Rittemcutter Clarksburg Tresaurer Viola Richards A! Frocks Weeton Mlasion Eymuittien Waldo Hotel Buckham

Mannington to Host Third Postal Savings Bank in State

The Post Office Department plans to establish postal savings ranks in Mannington on July 25, making it the third such bank in West Virginia. Grift on and Wellsburg already host the first two banks in the state.

Postal Savings’ Bank Washington Dy Cp Postonce West Virginia Mannington Grafton Welleburg

Hearings Continued On Interstate Commerce Case

Hearings in the Interstate Commerce Commission matter before Wampington D C have been continued from May 25 to June 34.

Wampington D.C Virginie Enarate Ayefarg Interstate Cocmerce

Court actions and decrees across several West Virginia cases

The report lists multiple circuit court actions including decrees in the Ashby McChrash and Samior Wo cases, and judgments in the Howart BF Post dispute. It notes suspensions and new trials in several corporate matters, mentions a consolidated school funds order, and details road and drainage improvements across numerous counties with toll considerations.

Jaime Masville Company Dawson Racums Company Gusties Ashby McChrash William H Asm Lediss Ask Samior Benjamin W. Harlett Clarksburg Howart BF Allen Nelaonm Gecenaei Thorp Simeon Dawson Cooman Erican Stictne Company Thomes, White Wibtion Fairmont & Grafton Gang Company Worthy G. Thompson Philadelphia Company West Virginia Vance L. Horner

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs George Redfor

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Redfor on Thompson Street Thursday morning. Mother and babe are doing nicely.

George Redfor Thompson Street Babe

Battleship Wyomines launches as Navy's latest dreadnaught

May 25 dispatches report the battleship Wyomines, the nation’s newest dreadnaught, launched today. It carries twelve 12 inch guns, thirty smaller guns, two torpedo tubes, and 54 officers with about 1,000 crew. Separate items note a Harrison County Medical Society meeting at 8 PM in the Empire Building and a trial in Columbus involving Representative Nye.

Philadelphia Wyomines The Harrison County Medical Society Orcuck Fooma Empire Building Columbo Stanley Harrison Wetstant Wiseant-Nturme Ohio Nye Wribe Harrison Thomas B. Coyle Spencervills Senate Coyle Ater Withers Witlock

New Post Offices Established in West Virginia

Washington May 25 new post offices have been established in West Virginia Auto Greenbrier county four miles west of Falling Spring with Lile V Somerville as postmaster routes Kanawha county two and one half miles east of Dial with William W Graham as postmaster Rit Mc Dowell county mile south east of Bergeind Emory Warner postmaster

Washington West Virginia Auto Greenbrier Falling Spring Lile V Somerville Kanawha County Mallee Dial Wiliam W. Graham Emory Warner

Lawson Will Names Five Heirs and Executor

The will of T. W. Lawson was filed in the county clerk’s office on Thursday. The estate is divided equally among five surviving children: Joseph C. Lawson, Huam W. Lawson, and Sarah Lawson, Mary B. Cather, and Rachel Melvinla Marple. Joseph C. Lawson named as executor.

T. W. Lawson Joseph. C Huan W Sarah Lawson Mary B. Cather Rachel Melvinla Marple Joseph C. Lawson

Unveiling Officials Named for Monument Events

Woodmen of the World and G. Staley with J. B. Adams and Dr. J. D Price form a committee to arrange unveiling ceremonies for monuments. One marker at the grave of Dewis in the Greenlawn cemetery and another at the Graye fi cortrifi are planned in Washington.

R. D. Leavaghlin W. le Wlackwell Woodmen of the World G. Staley Adams J. D Price Dewis Greanlawn Cam Washington Taf Otery Graye

Shinnston Team Arrives for Big Clash at Union Park

The Shinnston squad, led by Satterfield on the mound and Schenk catching, faces Clarkburg at Union Park Sunday. Fans expect a packed crowd with general admission 25 cents and grandstand included. Local players practice daily and anticipate a hot game as both teams prepare.

Daxsbad Union Park Shinnaton Shinnston Satterfield P.O. M Schenk Maaver Kalle Rhipneran Clarksburg Unter Park Cence Mianweer

State protects mine deputy amid coal fire at Mordowbrook

State mining department assigns Frank FE Parson as mine inspector to oversee fire at the Mutehinxon Coal Company mine in Mordowbrook. The fire is burning strongly with restricted access, and recovery may take several days after initial containment and protective measures.

Frank FE. Parson

West Virginia militia to march for Philippi anniversary

Captain Dantas Boughetti designated commander of state troops to Philipi for Civil War semiquincentennial events. West Virginia Adjutant General issues General Orders No. 13 directing units from Ravenswood Sistersville and nearby towns to move by May 23 to 30, 1911, with details on transport, personnel, and duties for the celebration.

Dantas Boughetti Phiippi State of West ‘Virginia Chitleston State of West Virginia Dlsens Paillpit John L. Hant Ravenswood W. Va Philippi John S. Robins Medical Corps Jon Hutampiiler Quartermaster Department Sistersville Philippt Hospital Corps Jphin Bood Philippt 'S

Bar Clearts Triumph In Twilight Park Baseball Game

In a foggy Ugion Park twilight clash the Bar Chtee defeated the Peteters 8 to 4. A player was struck in the eye. the incident mars a rough, hard fought contest as fans note the haunted hush of a late game.

Am Ca Ugion Park Willinen Storry

Pythian Band Plans Free Court House Concert Tonight

The Pythian band under John A. Sticn will present a free concert in the courthouse hall at 7:30 this evening. Merchants oppose Saturday events they say hurt business and plan to reschedule such concerns for another night. The program opens with Yule Warslty March and continues with a follow-on selection.

John A. ‘Sticn Court House Gusinea Yule

National Stumsup Line Steamer Taboss Wrecks Off Punta Mala

May 25 report says the National Stumsup Line steamer Taboss struck a rock off Punta Mala. Only about forty of the passengers were saved.

Steamit Punta Mala Tanamea Stumsup Line Taboss

Elkins and Miss Evens Sail for Europe from Washington

Min Stephen B. Elkins and Miss Katlarine Evens boarded the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria in Washington on May 25 for a European voyage. They are expected to be away a year, with plans to travel to Bunpe.

Washington, D. C Stephen B. Elkins Katlarine Evens

Diaz Steps Down From Presidency

Mexico City reports indicate a quiet dawn as rioting casualties reach thirty. Foreign Minister Calabarrra announces President Diaz and Vice President Corral will resign this afternoon, with a provisional government to assume power. Police faced a crowd shouting viva Madero near the foreign relations building. one man killed.

Mexico CINY Calabarra Amcini Dink Corral Department of Foreign Moba Viva Madero

Unclear fragment details lead to incomplete obituary note

Fragmentary OCR text shows a woman named Mrs Fiora Gulierox wife of Francesco Galioret, with mention of a family death and medical complications. Details and full context are unreadable due to garbled characters and stray lines.

Fiora Gulierox Francesco Galioret Dearden Cera

Italians To Hold St Anthony Day Celebration

The greater part of Italians in the area and Fairmont residents will gather in Fairmont on Sunday, June 18, for an annual St Anthony Day event. The celebration in the Sood ward promises dancing, a few refreshments, and a general reunion of countrymen with the Italian band traveling by special car.

Pairmont Fairmont Sunisy Hare Vicini

In Various Wines more mine' in verious for country

Fragmented text references Nevada and tunneling but is largely unreadable. Core details and entities are unclear due to garbled OCR. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.

Comatock Vetn Nevada

Jury Unable To Agree In Duff Whiskey Case

The jury in the case of Lioyé Duff failed to reach a verdict after a March 20 session in federal court at Phil ippibat tt. The panel was discharged with the judge adjourning the matter to a later date as the defense and prosecution prepare to proceed. Local lodge members and community groups were noted in attendance at the proceeding.

Lioyé Duff Philippibat

Treatment for Rabies Report From Wirt County

In Washington D. C. templeton and Ed Hicks of Wirt county near Reedy are being treated for rabies. D C Morris of the same county has returned home after treatment. The report notes the ongoing medical care and the local involvement in the case.

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