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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1913

Page

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Men Arrested in McCarty Ring Death Inquiry

Authorities moved to arrest promoters and participants in the McCarty v Pelkey bout after a fatal ring accident. Autopsy ruled death from neck dislocation not heart failure, delaying hearings and coroner’s inquest. Fire at Burns arena is under investigation for possible arson or accidental causes.

Luther McCarty Wiliam McCarney McCarty Smith Arthur “Pelkey Burns Arena

Kingsley Appears Before Senate on Income Tax Tariff

Darwin P. Kingsley, president of the New York Fire Insurance Company, testified before the Senate committee on the income tax provisions of the tariff bill. Several manufacturers sought hearings as the committees prepared to revise schedules and draft reports for the full panel.

Angociaved Mses Wasi Ston DAC Darwin P. ‘Kingsley New Tork Hire Insurance Company Senate Ful

Delco representative to inspect cars at Clarkshoro

A Delco factory representative will be at the Clarkshoro Automobile Company garage today and Tuesday until noon to inspect and adjust cars equipped with the Delco self starting lighting and ignition system. Users are urged to take advantage of the opportunity for service and adjustment.

Delco Clarkshoro Automobile Company

Slay of Brown Arrested on Brown Coal Property Charge

John Lawrence a Slay of Brown was arrested Monday by Constable Robert McClung as he got off a Short Line passenger train at Clarkshoro station and jailed to await a hearing in Justice GQ Hy Gordon's court on a charge of being drunk and disorderly on a coal company's property at Brown.

John Lawrence Brown Robert McClung Clarkshoro GQ Hy

Sermon Delivers Scholarly Message At Local High School

The Rev Dr H McClelland preached a baccalaureate at First Presbyterian Church praising learning adapted to use and urging graduates to seek understanding. The crowded service featured special music and decorations as 34 seniors were named: girls Flossie Weaver Henrietta Bailey Virginia Wood Virginia Brent Margaret Dittman Mildred Eason Agnes Harbert Edith Heagner Virginia McCune Agnes Morgan Lucille Nusbaum Frances Robinson Vesta Saunders Lyla Smaith Lily Sperr Elizabeth Thompson Elizabeth Warne Laura Chambers Germain Demeester Edna Natter Mabel Austin Mary Faris Nellie Hurst Gladys Richards Nora Skinner and boys Carleton Boyle Dering Core Merlin Corpening Howard Crummitt Charles Custer Dana Davis Frank Delbridge Robert Duthie Carney Hardman Graham Lynch James Tierney Carleton Wood Guy Wright Ray Coffman Clair N Parrish Howard Garrett.

H. . McClelland First Presbyterian Church Jesus Temple Gtfting Flossie Weaver Henrietta Bailey Virginia Wood Virginia Brent Margaret Dittman Mildred Eason Agnes Harbert Freda Harbert Edith Heagner Virginia McCune Agnes Morgan Lucille Nusbaum Frances Robinson Vesta Saunders Lyla Smaith Lily Sperr Elizabeth Thompson Elizabeth Warne Laura Chambers Germain Demeester Edna Natter Mabel Austin Mary Faris Nellie Hurst Gladys Richards Nora Skinner Carleton Boyle Dering Core Merlin Corpening Howard Crummitt

Free Port Plan Outlined by New York Merchants Association

A letter from the New York Merchants Association proposes making New York a free port by a neutral customs zone where imported woods could be landed and treated without duties. Goods would pass through a customs house if shipped inland. samples and consignment stocks could be duty free within the zone. Clyde Smith faces trial for alleged fishing in EM creek under state fish and game laws. Robert Noon, deputy game warden, filed the charge.

New York The Merchants’ Association Foreign Trade Committee of the Association Clyde Smith Justice T. G. Nicewarner EM Creek Robert Noon

Death by suffocation in covered carriage incident

William Myers died last night in Collinsville when his head fell into the carriage cover while riding, choking to death. The body was found at the Myers home under a wagon shed after the horse returned.

Jay Collinsville Conn William Myers Myers

Confederate Veterans Gather for Chattanooga Reunion Amid Turmoil

May 26 Chattanooga hosts thousands of Civil War veterans and guests for the twenty third reunion with expected attendance around 150000 by week end. Sons of Confederate Veterans plan their fraternity reunion tonight as crowds gather in the city. In Parkersburg four hurt when a yard engine pulling a sleeper collided with a freight in fog bound Ohio River division yards. Engineer Adams grievously injured others include William J Mitchell Winnie Williamson and Thorpe.

Imy Anwadausd Chattanooga Tenn Sons of Confederate Veterans Parkersburg Ohio River Division Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Adams William J. Mitchell New York Winnie Williamson Thorpe

New York Health Chief Seeks Tuberculosis Treatment Ban

Dr Joseph J ODonnell health officer for the port of New York requests the health commissioner at the next board of health meeting to submit a resolution prohibiting the Friedmann treatment for tuberculosis until proponents prove its harmless character to the health department.

Ter Ascociavenrat New York Joseph J. Odonnell Port of New York Uday Board of Health Health Department

Pythian Uniform Rank Set Meeting Tuesday Evening

The uniform rank of Pythians will hold an important meeting at 7 30 oclock Tuesday evening and all members are urged to attend. There will be a chef.

President cites outlay and influence of lobby against tariff bill

In Washington on May 26 President notes extraordinary lobbying by special interests opposing free sugar and free wool. He says money without limit funds propaganda and paid ads to sway public opinion. He urges public awareness and states government should be relieved from such interference to restore debate momentum.

Washington, D. G Broisen Wilson White House Nel Capitol Louisiana Washington Moft

Roosevelt Arrives in Marquette for Civil Suit Trial

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Marquette with a party of friends witnesses and newspaper men to attend the $10 000 damages suit against George A Newberg. The action opens this afternoon with jury selection. Roosevelt is joined by Robert Bacon T H Newberry Gifford Pinchot James Garfield Dr Alexander Lambert Jacob Ris Rixey and others as witnesses with Sloan and Tyree among the Secret Service entourage.

Amy Angociates Imene Marquette Mich Theodore Hoosevelt George ‘A. Newerg Roosevelt Robert Bacon T. H. Newberry Navy Gifford Pinchot James R. Garfield Alexander Lambert Jacob A. Ris Rixey the Navy Lawrence Abbott W. E. Roosevelt Phillip William Loeb, Jr. Gilson Gardner L. A. Curtis O. SK. Davis Frank Tyree John Call

Youth in Jail on Theft Charge at Willard Mines

William Carrison a young foreigner aged 16 sits in jail awaiting trial in Justice T G Nicewarner's court on the charge of stealing a watch and $18 from Bark Miller Inet Priday at the Willard mines boarding house. The trial is set for Monday.

William Carrison T. G. Nicewarner Bark Miller Inet Priday Willard Mines

The Crow and the Garbage Tale on a May Day

A muddled amateur verse depicts a crow visiting a cluttered dooryard amid garish garbage. The speaker laments the nuisance as townsfolk and officials are asked to curb the stench and pestilence, while the crow repeats Nevermore as the scene ends in gloom.

Willison Audit and System Company Expands Expertise

West Virginia investors praise the Willison Audit and System Company of this city for expanded services and a growing client base. Frank A. Willison remains president as departments gain specialists in production cost analysis, system appraisal, and efficiency studies. The firm hires Campbell from Pittsburgh and lists several respected advisers from New York and Pittsburgh firms. Continued on next page.

Campbell Pittsburg Will Orks University New York Lawet Renablear Patytechnic Institute Sohn Monl, CB. A Ac PT Aap van Dorn, van Gelder , Company Marwick, Mitchell, Peat & Company William C. Lyne ,Con & Company Audit Company

Nine Killed at Nogales West Virginia

A May 2 report says nine laborers employed by contractors on the Magnolia improvement works of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad were struck by an eastbound passenger train at Nogales West Virginia. One writer notes four others injured and taken to hospital as the crowd describes the fatal incident.

Martinsburg Magnolia Improvement Works Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Nogales W. Va Tallinn

Seditious actions shake Paris amid new three year service plan

The French authorities seized documents from anti military factions as troops detained over eighty bases in Paris and provinces. Officials intend to prosecute organizers of demonstrations by soldiers opposing the three year army term.

Paris Polite

East Sain Street Resident Hospitalized With Pneumonia Fever

M. M. Carr, a well known East Sain street resident, is a patient at Kessler Hospital. His pneumonia fever condition is improving.

M. M. Carr East Sain Street

Subscriptions And Ballots Due In Local Contest

Voters and contestants must turn in subscriptions and ballots by 9 pm at the Telegram contest department. Judges will count the ballots Tuesday evening and publish results in Wednesday’s Telegram. Winners likely decide the final outcome with a lead in the count.

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Dead Lover Toledo Crime Report Averages Detected

Unclear OCR fragment describes a crime involving a foreign suspect who held up victims including a 16 year old named Crabert and a 13 year old named Diughthr. The text references a country and a sher deed but readability is poor and specifics are missing.

Toledo Oyeres Cyrk Crabert Geotee Steele Gepney

Municipal Rights Decided By Court

The supreme court ruled that Denver is not compelled to back the private water plant or form a new contract with the Denver Union Water Company. The 1880 city contract limited annual charges, and Detroit's franchise dispute with United Railway is noted as expired.

Washington Supreme Court Denver Denaie Union Water Company Comet Cty Detroit Detroit, United Railway

Chicago man jailed for threats to PieWiteen

Richard Tendack, a Chicago resident, was arrested on two charges of sending threatening letters to PieWiteen and committed to awaiting examination in Iquittis County Prison. The case details resemble a local legal proceeding with formal charges and custody.

Richard Téndack Chicago PieWiteen Iquittis County Chareed Deaac Ia Mu Maxwell

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McGarty CA Capitol Kingsley Engpector Slav Dr. McClelland New York City Roniday Fishing Baltimore and Ohio William Connors T. G. Nleewarner Graham Taylor Chicago Common Social Settlement O'Hara State Senate Taylor Friedmann Gure City of New York Pythian Meeting Serra Dowd Ea Erwood Teddy Fdriniess Thomiptor Wenat Patton Judge Swager Barnes Hoge Kearns Partin A. ‘Campbell Willison Company Soho Als Winployes City of United States Supreme Court Crank Wilson
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