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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
1
Senator Lorimer appeared at a Chicago bank and was pressed about Vice President Sherman's Chicago visit last Saturday. He declined to comment, citing health reasons and offering no remarks on the weather.
More than 175000 dollars in losses were sustained by four concerns when a two story building on Huelld avenue and East Nineteenth Street burned. Automobiles worth thousands were destroyed in Clevidland.
Washington May 27 The Supreme Court upheld the government’s right to bring proceedings to cancel a certificate of citizenship on the grounds that it was not legally procured. The decision endorses controversy over how naturalization papers were obtained.
Randolph Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold special memorial services on Mt Iser near Beverly on June 3, Jefferson Davis birthday. Dr Hatfield is noted in the northern part of the text. Local attendees are invited to participate in the ceremony commemorating Confederate dead.
The Rev Morgan W Rider aged 70 pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Tunnelton died at his home Sunday morning after a two weeks illness of typhoid fever. His funeral was held Monday morning at the First Methodist Church with a large local and regional clergy list attending. He was born in 1842, served as circuit rider for twelve years, and led the Goff Methodist Episcopal Church in 1882 before ministering in several state cities. He would have marked forty eight years in ministry next month.
May 7 Hugh Faulkner aged 16 was struck and killed instantly by a Chesapeake and Ohio locomotive in Huntington. His 18 year old brother had reportedly died by suicide weeks earlier. Walter Russell from Fairmont is reported to be present.
John D. Rockefeller appeared by counsel before Commissioner Jacobs under subpoena in the Standard Oil of New York versus Walters Pierce Oil Company suit. Rockefeller’s attorney said he would produce him when the commissioner is ready to hear testimony, likely tomorrow.
A special feature picture titled Cowboys and Indians will be shown at the Star theater on Fourth Street in Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday. The popular photo playhouse is noted for up to date pictures and is appreciated by its many patrons. The management requests the public to forget the place.
Staney Prose a Pitcairn coal miner was released from jail Monday morning about an hour after Constable William Post placed him there for a hearing before Justice G H Gordon on a charge of assaulting John Teitu jbosco, brother-in-law. Friends of both miners arrived in the city and brokered a compromise of the lease, with John withdrawing the warrant and the two men shaking hands.
Dr H D Hatfield campaigned for governor across the southern end of the state after a busy week. He spoke in Mannington Fairmont Grafton Buckhannon and Wheeling to large crowds and widespread support. He predicted strong northern support and said voters back his platform.
Chicago May 27 market notes show slight gains in corn and oats with modest price moves amid warm conditions. Cloned 1.14 percent corn and 8 19 percent oats reflect minor futures shifts as traders monitor weather and demand signals.
Richard A. Farland and Cisle P. Sutler attended the funeral of Daniel B. Worthington, brother-in-law to Farland, who died at his New York home Sunday morning after a long illness. Worthington, a prominent hotel manager in New York and surrounding cities, married Francia Farland, daughter of Mrs. Mary Farland of this city. The body will be taken to Buffalo for Monday afternoon funeral and burial.
Josiah W Morrison aged 44 died after a short pneumonia illness. Funeral held at his Crooked Run home Sunday afternoon and burial in Greenlawn cemetery. He was the youngest son of the late David Morrison, with ties to West Virginia and the War of 1812 veteran family. Survived by his widow Ada Hamrick and five children Bessie Hullie Albert Elizabeth and Wayne. half siblings live in Wilsonburg Adamston Sardis and Scott City Kansas.
Mayor Frank Moore presided as ten cases were heard. Okey Bonnell and William Reed drew three days in jail for drunkenness. A man and woman named Minlé Pigwins and OcIe Workman were fined for immoral conduct, with the man paying and the woman serving five days in jail. Edgar Johnson had fines suspended due to his ill wife. Two men fined three dollars for drunkenness, and three others were deported as vagrants.
Paris reports a large Moorish assault on French lines near Meraiin in Algeria. The attack involved about 20 000 Moors against 1100 French troops, with French casualties alleged at 680 and Moorish losses around 3000.
Court records show Sheriff Byrd accused during an altercation at a railroad yard over Angeliétti and associates discharging a trackman Moats. Angeilett and Niggeng fled as officers neared after reports of threats and a planned disruption at the rail line. The incident prompted appeals to Sheriff Byrd and reflected tensions among local workers and law enforcement.
May 27 Falls' Littleton reports 17 year old Mias arth Strosnider died at home after being struck by a falling tree limb while walking home. Medical aid was ineffective.
A garbled historical rail notice describes shifts in Baltimore and Ohio timetable details including new connections from Clarksburg to Cumberland, changes to arrival times around 0:45 and 2:26, and references to a Sunday effective wills process. The chaotic text also mentions a protest at a coffee plantation and names J W Bevelie and B A Popa in a fragmented context.
The Baltimore and Ohio announces expanded Pullman car service for the Clarksburg station. Four sections become reserved exclusively for passengers on the New York Central route No. 12, with no departures from Clarksburg station. Similar reservations apply for the New York City to Clarksburg train No. 3.
A laborer named Charles Rottagi Bo ware was found dead at the mining camp near the town. Responders reported the body at 11 o clock by the guards. Four relatives were contacted and the funeral arrangements were set with the cemetery to be chosen by the undertaker.
Judge Lynch issues a temporary injunction prohibiting the Monongahela Valley Transportation Company from certain actions at Northview, with a restraining order previously issued against General Electric by National Aluminum officials. The case returns May 79 to determine why a permanent injunction should not be granted.
Revival services conducted by Rev W G Taylor and Rev Dr Wopeier will be held each evening at three o clock in the Industrial chapel. Several specially engaged speakers from Clarksturg will attend with musical and other attractions planned to accompany the rites inviting all to attend.
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