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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1914
Page
1
London May 26 Irish Home Rule passed the third reading in the House of Commons by 302 to 274 amid cheers and jeers. Premier Asquith announced the amending bill would implement Rhyderement hopes and aim to secure an agreement with the Lords after negotiation.
In a harmonious Saturday convention at Hileabeth, the Republican and Progressive parties of Wirt County agreed to reunite. The plan assigns three Progressive county offices and two Republican offices, with nominees to run under the Republican banner unless a Progressive state ticket emerges, in which case both tickets will be used. Governor Henry D Hatfield, Judge Thomas A Brown, and Attorney RL Gregory spoke. The Rev. 4 Board was nominated for the House of Delegates. A dog named Spot of Warren Moore died after being struck by a car on South Chestnut Street, buried Sunday afternoon. the 13 year old pet was beloved by local travelers and children.
Forty one graduates of Clarksburg High School with a large congregation heard Rev G D Smith preach The World’s Tomorrow at First Methodist Episcopal Church The church was well appointed and the sermon deemed fitting for the occasion
East Pico street photographer Hesy W. 4 has been hired to photograph the graduating class of Salem College. The Asian studio will also shoot graduating IDs for Central High School of Chicago and West Milford. Only nine dronks faced Mayor Will H. Cole at the Sunday morning pollen court. Four paid fines. five promised to leave the city. GB. Waters resigns as treasurer and bookkeeper of Garrett Plumbing Heating and Construction Company.
A postoffice inspector is assigned to the newly established Taylor post office in Preston county to select suitable applicants for future appointments. In Brackley, Wake county the attempt to convert the winding mill into Beckley National Bank with 56 000 pounds capital is under review by the currency comptroller. The House committee reported unfavorably on Congressman Brows bill to increase the army as Hartman of Alta and Humphrey of Buettis join the Dome scene.
Washington May 25 The department of agriculture reports 1914 wheat production at 9 209 000 bushels down from 10 055 000 last year with about 226 000 acres left to harvest two percent of the acreage abandoned. May 1 condition 84 percent versus 92 percent over ten years and hay yield estimated at 1.25 tons per acre. Spring plowing and planting in Blue Grass region lag behind prior years with only 60 percent plowed and 38 percent planted by May 1.
Nathen B. Woesley and Eva Sandy receive marriage licenses alongside Thomas Keelan and Myrtle M. Barnett. Local clerks confirm these licenses as finalized, reflecting standard civil records processes.
Red letter Sunday at Ash Chapel Sunday school closed a friendly six week contest between blues and reds in the men s Bible class. Reds won the contest by eighteen points as blues plan a post victory banquet with orchestra in the church Friday night at 7 45. Class grew to about 100 members from sixty. teacher Armaparger praises faithful work of members.
In New York City within 36 hours police and the district attorney pursue seven reported homicides, four dead and three alive. Victims include Charles Lamont shot on 117th Street and others in a social club housed at General Siegematielot. injuries and stabbings linked to gang feuds.
Col Roosevelt will be received by President Wilson at the White House for lunch and a call this afternoon. He plans a conference with Progressive leaders in Congress to map plans for the fall campaign after arriving in Washington for Oyster Day.
May 15 London reports the Royal Edward of the Canadian Northern steamship Company struck a large iceberg while en route from Montreal to Avonmouth. The captain said damage was not serious but docking in England will be needed. Royal Howard reportedly makes no water and was stopped in fog.
Connellsville May 28. Police and state constabulary searched the country around Scottdale for Hob Murray suspected in the murder of Rome G Steiner of West Newton. Detectives believed Murray, a 44 year old, may have robbed Art Mugertua, a farmer, near Scottdale on Saturday.
Washington dispatch reports that Lucas resigns as postmaster at Dobbin in Grant County. A civil service examination will be held there before appointing a successor. The office is within the Ahi division and the new appointee is to be chosen after the examination.
The Telegram reports that Congressman Brown secured year round daily mail on the Durbin Chest Bridge route. Previously mail ran daily only in July September with tri weekly rest of year. The Post Office directed year round service at 4 pm instead of 4 am, trial ongoing before permanent adoption.
In Washington a car crash killed two children aged 19 and 23 in an early morning collision. The victims were riding with parents Mr and Mrs Pred Latger, who were injured when the automobile overturned. A neighbor reports authorities are investigating the incident. Hamilton W. Mason resigns as ambassador to Amboy, with a ceremonial postelection claim.
The Woman's Suffrage Association of West Virginia stages a lecture tour by Mrs Beatrice Robertson Hale in Clarksburg and other cities including Grafton Morgantown Parkersburg Wheeling. The talk on women’s right to vote and taxation precedes her discussion of democracy art and literature. Hale, praised as an American speaker with a wide repertoire, has been invited back to several towns for her eloquent appeal to democratic ideals.
Lexie Brand, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W P Caywood of Clarksville died in Wheeling after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:80 pm with Rev W C Vortinger officiating. Interment at Greenwood. The Caywoods sought medical help in Wheeling but the child died Friday morning.
The will of Charles W. Post of Batfis Crack Mich who died in Santa Barbara California May 9 leaves an estate estimated at 20 000 000 to widow Leta Post and daughter Marjorie Post probate filed in Washington DG May 2
At a Vatican consistory Pope Pius XIII created thirteen new cardinals from various countries and promoted Monsignor Bellapatriarch of London as cardinal. The ceremony included a formal allocution and highlighted a peace appeal through the church. No American names were included.
Washington reports West Virginia's honey bee industry expanding with 401 percent more colonies than last year. Bee condition stands at 96 percent of last year's level and normal, while honey plant production is rated at 100 percent from the prior year.
In New York Becker, awaiting sentence for the murder instigation verdict of Herman Rosenthal, uses time in Tombs to prepare notes from papers left by his counsel. He reviews documents as his appeal proceeds, seeking to extend the fight through the courts as his lawyers push for new avenues.
In circuit court on Monday morning Thomas Mo Kinley seeks $600 for alleged damages to a rot at Northglow amid the Dragoo n Brothers versus C. Butea action. Camden Sommere obtained a $50 judgment against Abe Shannon at 2 p.m. in the same court.
A Post Office Department award lists Lloyd Beacy of Bennett to carry mail Knapp Bennett Orton to Normantown 11 miles round trip thrice weekly for 240 dollars yearly. Benjamin Moore of Progress to carry Progress Perkins sud Valley to Shock 11 miles round trip six times weekly for 625 dollars yearly. Wood Jarret of Jerrolds Valley to carry Emerson to Jarrolds Valley three miles round trip six times weekly for 325 dollars.
Byron J. Hudkins named postmaster at Amma Roane County replacing John M Geary. Robert J Kessler appointed postmaster at Hamp Summers County replacing Charles Cox. Charles C Morris passed civil service examination and placed on the classified list as postmaster at Sycamtore Calhoun County.
An individual named Harry Jaffors from the West End was released from Werton Insane Asylum on parole for about two weeks. He was recaptured by officers this morning and likely to be returned to the county asylum to complete his confinement.
The Mineral of James J. Conrail at the Church of the Immaculate Conception drew relatives and friends and members of the Ancient Rite of Hibertians. Rev. Puther P. BH. McDereon delivered the solemn mass and paid tribute to the deceased. interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Morgantown May 25 West Virginia University extended its record of never losing a baseball series to Washington & Jefferson by winning 10 to 7 in the third game of the series on Saturday. The WVU lineup included Guillran Reybook and dinyea among others as they pulled away late.
Frangis Hungary May 26 report that Prania lih son at the great Husyarian riot died in Budapest aged 73 after long illness. Once a longtime invalid, he had been linked to Countess Benyorsky in marriage plans before illness worsened. The dying wish and ensuing events recall Louis Kossuth’s 1884 death.
A Spanish agent, seized by Constitutionalists near Monterey, faces a $12,000 draft against Armenda l, triggering U S involvement. The State Department, acting on Spain’s ambassador request, seeks protection for Mexican National Bank assets at Durango as the French embassy appeals for influence to safeguard interests. The Mexican government under Carranza orders the release of the agent pending further actions.
May 25 in Dondon reports the British government, opposing Premier Asquith’s promise to a recent deputation, deciding to participate in the Patama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco. The move marks a shift in policy and aligns with international display aims.
Scranton physician Dr. Edward Ryan of Pennsylvania was held prisoner in Mexico and released. Details of his capture and return are brief, but confirms his safe arrival home after the ordeal.
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