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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
13
A diplomatic source in Washington reports the possible withdrawal of Victoriano Huerta, delayed by arrangements for dignified abdication. Meanwhile Constitutionalist reps plan to press representation at Niagara Falls mediation, meeting Bryan and mediation officials as talks continue.
Durbar 1, ridden by American trainer Darbysa, defied odds of 26 to 1 to win the English Derby at Epsom. A field of 30 horses, the largest since 1843, faced the outsider who triumphed by three lengths over Hatburg and Peter the Hermit. Betting before the start favored Durbar at 33 to 1, with Hatburg at 33 to 1 and Peter the Hermit at 100 to 1.
London May 27 Sir Joseph Swan famed inventor of the electric lamp has died aged 61. Born in Sunderland England Swan spent years experimenting with electric lamps and in 1879 contributed to developing the incandescent light.
May 27 Annapolis Md William Bowlun of Middleton Md St Johns college cadet is in grave condition after being shot during an alleged hazing attempt by upperclassmen five freshmen refused to identify the shooter. The defendants await court action on bail at Aberty. The matter draws attention to college hazing practices and student punishment.
May 27. At Rock Island Illinois a private named Ross Spalding attached to the Rock Island arsenal prepared for death by self destruction two weeks ago. His body was recovered from the Mississippi river dressed in full dress uniform with cap tied on and a gunny rope attached to his feet. He was 23 and a native of West Virginia.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church in Wilsonburg will host an ice cream and strawberry festival Friday evening on the church lawn.
A circuit court jury failed to agree on a verdict in the case of Dragao Brothers versus C. S. Bates over a horse payment and the jury has been discharged.
Washington May 27 Acting on information from labor commissioner Charles A1 Dougherty about a wheat harvest needing 12 000 to 15 000 men, Secretary Wilson orders telegram notices about Oklahoma wage levels. States are asked about extra help needs for harvest time. Dougherty says wages could reach 2 to 2 50 a day with board and most workers could find four to six months of forage crop work. In other items, a garbage hauling case in Clarksburg ends with Mayor Cole revoking privileges for J T Payne after disorderly conduct charges. Commencement exercises at Clarksburg High School are set for tomorrow night with a large program and the Mildred A F Dunn class listed.
The Epworth League of West Virginia plans its state convention at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in June. The event runs June 4 to 11 with day and night sessions, lectures by notable speakers, a picnic supper, and a baseball game at Union Park.
Braxton county Democrats reconvened after a primary reelecting or selecting candidates including Sam Hayes and Clarence W. Watson. Nominees named for county clerk Charles HyUWland for credit clerk and A J Knight with George Goad for the House of Delegates.
Seven intoxicated men were arraigned before Mayor Will T. Cole in Wadnanday court. One paid a fine and was released after a short detention.
Speakers at the Lake Mohonk international arbitration conference cited mediation by Argentina Brazil and Chile in the Mexican situation and noted progress from the Niagara Falls talks as a hopeful sign for peace. John Baspett Moore of Columbia University presided as the state department adviser.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Lady Doyle arrived in New York aboard the Olympic. Doyle said England has endured suffrage agitation but foresees a sharp crackdown once public opinion shifts, warning that an English mob could trigger actions against suffragists.
Fairfax Harrison president of the Southern railway urged permanent and regular export trade to bolster rail and ship services at the National Foreign Trade Convention in Washington. He cited the need to engage U S manufacturers in exporting beyond surplus home demand and noted Southern Railway's South American agent role to build export trafic via southern ports.
A $10,000 damage suit by Mellisa Roland against the city for injuries from a May 26 incident on Clark Street began in circuit court Wednesday afternoon. A separate $600 claim by Thomas McKinley against Monongahela Valley Traction Co for damages to a Northview lot was before the court.
Blane Cottrill Frances McDonald Jonnie Gill Wil McDonald were taken before Justice W H Starcher after arrests for bad conduct. They were found guilty but had suspended sentences on payment of fines and warned any future offenses would incur a year in jail. Graton May 27 the education board calls a general election for June 0 to decide a 110000 bond issue.
Washington report notes West Virginia coal yields 7.75 million tons of potential coke in 1912 if all coal were used, moving the state to second in coke production. 1913 figures show large coke shipments to other states while by product coke rose. 1914 set national records with over 4.31 million short tons.
The General Assembly adopted a plan to enlarge the board of home missions from twenty four to thirty members. It shifts management from a single secretary to four or more coordinative secretaries and relocates headquarters to New York City while placing West region headquarters for church extension and synod supervision over missions in their territory.
A pair of motorcycles collided with a loaded express wagon early today in Chicago, killing Edward Bomark and Marie Karta and leaving Adolph Maspon badly injured. The driver fled to a drugstore, leaving the wagon in the street. Maspon is not expected to recover.
Washington May 27 James J Hill warned that the United States could face broad Industrial distress as it seeks to preserve markets against competitors while keeping prices and investment incentives. He contrasted US foreign trade value per capita with Germany and Britain, noting England’s price-driven market gains and unions’ influence. The piece notes a continuation on page three.
Representative Mosshow in Washington writes to President Wilson and to the Internal Revenue Commissioner protesting the removal of old soldiers from government service. He calls for action, cites numerous cues, and declares the laws protecting veterans are flagrantly violated.
May 27 report from Newcastle says Guatave Hem el, believed missing in the English channel, landed near South Shields after a fishing boat diverged off course. Rescue efforts followed as authorities revealed details of the incident and the vessel's role.
In Washington on May 27 H G Hergot president of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association warned at the National Foreign Trade Convention that Argentina with a crop little more than one tenth of the U S would likely dominate corn prices here within a few years. He urged readjustment of values or new foreign markets and campaigns to promote corn nutrition. Licenses have been issued to Eimer B Davidson Wilix Wolfe Henry J Morgan and Ina B Mc Coy.
Reports from Torreon indicate Villa's troops have repaired toward the capital of the state of Zacatecas. Gen Robles commands about 3,600 men en route from Torreon to bolster the garrison at Balting. Reinforcements are being sent south and preparations for an attack are under way.
Report from Mazatina to San Diego dated May 27 states rebels have cut telegraph lines and achieved the first stage of their siege. The dispatch mentions communications were interrupted and forces advanced despite ongoing conflict in the Guadaljara area.
Unclear text notes a garden party in Niagara Falls Ontario honoring the Governor General of Canada with figures including the Duke of Connaught and Princess. mediation talks among South American envoys and American and Mexican representatives paused to attend the event.
Representative Carlin spoke at the White House about a compromise on labor provisions in the anti trust bill. He asserted the labor clause grants workers the right to organize and rejects labeling labor as part of a conspiracy to restrain trade under the Baltsore platform.
Ada Rice, described as a militant suffragist, was arrested at Epsom Downs on May 27 after discharging a plate of blank cartridges at a police officer. The impact injured the officer in the leg, and Rice claimed her husband gave her the weapon for self defense, denying suffragist ties.
A Country Club meeting funds public highway upgrades from Corks to River Lance along Sand Gill school to Dye Country grounds. Governor Hatfield proclaims the two days as Good Route Days with clubs and local companies urged to contribute teams and labor for road work across the county.
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