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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1914

Page

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Summer Park to Open at once in West Virginia

A new summer amusement park will debut in West Virginia with roller skating dancing a merry go round and ferris wheel. The New Hall Grounds Amusement Company led by C L Gardner and J J Gardner will run the park offering safe affordable amusements for all ages and Sundays set for band concerts with Prof. Gregorys band in the June 16 opening.

Halléd Brent Tike Creek West Virginia Bimmer Amusement Park All Grounds Amusement| Company C. L. Gardner Kamiind Denhamer J J. Gardner Prof Gregory Brotherhood of Clarksburg Spcrat Pleniien

Delegates Leave for Indianapolis Races and Prohibition Meeting

Ten men including Will H. Cole B A Mann and Frank Groves depart for Indianapolis to observe the international sweepstakes races. In Indianapolis Mr Tinbure will buy a six passenger Cole touring car for the return trip via Cincinnati and Zanesville arriving next Tuesday. The First Congressional district Prohibitionists plan a mass convention at 1 20 p m on Wednesday June 17 to nominate a candidate for Congress, followed by a state executive committee meeting at the Parsons House at 10 30 a m the same day.

Will H. Cole B. A. Mann Frank Groves W. L. Umbura Rock Bell Harry Holendyke Indianapolis First Congressional District Prohibion Party Parsons House Lire

Limited War and Reprisals Discussed at Lake Conference

Dr Ellery C. Browell of New York spoke at the Lake Mc Hank Conference on International Arbitration outlining the use of limited warfare or reprisals to avoid full war between nations. He cited U S and Mexican tensions, the need for neutral conduct, and the role of nonmilitary measures short of war to influence policy.

Way Associates Pere Mohone Lake Ellery C. BroWell New York Lake McHank Ing DatWien United States Mexico Dis Stowell Ion Stave Mperuius Talon Gustraco Auantis

Red Hat Conferred on Thirteen New Cardinals in Rome

A Vatican public consistory conferred the red hat on the thirteen new cardinals created Monday. The ceremony drew thousands, largely Americans and foreign visitors. A special mission will deliver berrettas to the new cardinals as with Cardinal Gibbons.

Annasiasa Rome Laly Vatican Berrettas Cardinal Gibbons

Severe Earthquake Shocks Recorded in Australia

Sydney New South Wales May 22 Most severe earthquake shocks ever registered by Australian seismographs were recorded at 12 20 morning by instruments at the government observatory. The tremors lasted three hours and were centered near the Friendly Islands to the south.

Sydney New South Wales Government Observatory Riverview Friendly Islands

Panama Canal Treaty Seen as Favoring Colombia Says Report

In Bogotá May 5 a Colombian Senate vote approved the second reading of the treaty with the United States on the canal zone. The accord grants Colombia transit passage rights, exemption for Colombian exports, and access to the canal area with U S protections. It also outlines railway transport terms and a one time payment of 25 million dollars to Colombia within six months after ratification.

Tay Aerocome Bogota Colombia United States Panama Colombia Ieriven Mille Dasaing Ae Atierisany Tn Caan Producta Ancon Qhiiatebal Atlantic Pacific

Severe quake rattles Pinan city with long lasting shock

May 28 Apeocare Trai reports no damage from a severe earthquake that struck Pinan at 10 30 p m. Wood frame homes rocked for thirty five seconds causing thousands of frightened residents to flee their houses into the open air. The quake’s duration was described as unprecedented.

ApeocareTrai Colon Pinan

Labor organizer Fannie Selena seeks appeal from six month jail term

Miss Fannie Selena, jailed in Marion county for violating a court injunction by aiding striking miners at Colliers, applies for appeal through attorney Johnny Palmer. If granted, the case goes to the district court at Phillips, then possibly to the circuit court of appeals in Richmond, Va. The United Mine Workers of America offers to post her bond if she is released.

Sanocte Fairmont Misa Fannie Selena Marion County Dayton Colliers Johnny Palmer Philipps Circuit Court of Appeals Richmond United Mine Workers of America

10000 Volunteers Workroads to Improve State

About 50 000 men across Charleston and the state joined road repair efforts under a holiday spirit. Governor Hatfield and county officials led by example with pick and shovel as auxiliary corps fed workers. weather stayed fair though some sites paused due to showers.

Charleston Hatfield Mourdayile Howers

Knights of Columbus Council to Meet Tonight

A regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus local council will be held in its hall on Third Street at 6 o'clock tonight. Members are urged to attend the gathering for routine business and community planning.

Council of the Knights of Columbus

Policy Hinder Trade Says Sherman Act Needs Change

Joh Dy Ryan president of the Amalgamated Chopper Company told the National Foreign Trade Convention that Sherman Act restrictions should apply only to internal trade. He argued the United States loses ground in world markets as foreign buyers and shipping combines set prices and that raw copper prices abroad hurt American manufacturers. He urged Congress to amend the act or the executive to limit its reach to domestic sales to avoid harming U.S. export competitiveness.

Associated FwKom Washington Joh Dy Ryan Amalgamated Chopper Company United States Beir Europe Himsalf Aleep Imelwans Shin Cently agaiCesm Bh Congress Executive

Sanitary Plumbing Code Lauded By Water Board Officials

The water works and sewerage board distributes a comprehensive sanitary plumbing code to Clarkaburg residents. The publication includes detailed diagrams, photos, and notes on water sources, pollution sources, storage, and plumbing standards aimed at safeguarding public health and property. Board members William H. Lewis, John D. Brooks, Truman J. Lynch, and Scott G. Highland praise the work as a landmark in water works literature. J. C. Watson, Fairmont manager, visited the city Thursday.

Water Works and Sewerage Board West Fork Clarkavine Weat Fork Clarkaburg Water Dia Water Works and Sewer Taxe Board Pss Seto Alec Diente Ems Kishen Naural Mar B Adrawal Water Works and cerTeRe Board Water Department Water Works,and Sewerage Board William H. Lewis

Trade rivals foster suspicion of United States, Hurley says

Edward M. Hurley told the National Foreign Trade Convention that foreign newspapers ferment distrust of the United States in Latin America. He warned that American trade finance relies on foreign banks and ships, extracting tolls to Europe while limiting U.S. banking capacity and urging American bankers to lead, not follow, into overseas markets.

Washington, D.C United States South America Edward M. Hurley Chutag Ilinois Manufacturers* Association Hurley Department of ‘Commerce United, Staten London

Banks Close for Decoration Day Observance

Banks in the city will observe Decoration Day by remaining closed all day Saturday and will not open Saturday night. Merchants are asked to plan ahead and obtain Friday change for Saturday transactions.

Merchante

Milliren Widow Dies at Reynoldsville Home

Mrs. A G Milliren aged about 72 died Thursday morning at her Reynoldsville home from heart trouble. Funeral arrangements were not announced. She was the widow of Glenn A Milliren, a Clarkburg merchant, and leaves a son Gilbert Milliren.

A .G Milliren Reyneldavil Pa Glenn A Milliren Clarkaburg

Resignations and Promotions Hit Elkhorn Division Leaders

The Elkhorn division announces management shakeups led by G. M. Gillette as new division manager and Jonathan Jenking promoted to plant manager. Drennen becomes vice president and general manager of Stonego Coal Coke in Virginia. Fletcher becomes Millsra Crosk manager while Gunnar Fletcher shifts roles, and Drennen leaves to Big Stone Gap. Funeral services for Mrs Aramilsta Powell will be held at the Meth­odist Protestant church in Bridgeport with Rev B. B. Stout officiating.

Aramilsta Powell Bridgeport Falrmont Cox General Durlal Odd Wellows Frank Cemetery Lyon G. M. Gillette Wikhorn View &. Drennen Tranignod Jonathan Jenking Ae Platant Elkhorn Gunnar Fletcher Iank—Ager Millsra Crosk G.M. Gmette Drennen Mankager Stonego Coal Coke Company Big Stone Gap Virginia Cieldation Company Gillette Pennsylvania Somerset Jamer Elkhorn Mines Nashvilis Ax Mines McRoberts Hegbohy Mijlere Creek Fletcher Boruphie Carer West Virginia Die Jon Fellmont Latae Ba Stmarsat Jenknn T Hawan Lem Ness Fronburg Maryland Kentucky

Vincent Qualifies as Estate Administrator in Martin Case

Btophan L. Vincent qualifies as administrator of the Edmund W. Martin estate with bond set at $2,000. Rosa J. Vincent and Martha A. Martin named as sureties, with M. A. Whiteman Charlon A. Williamson and Robert W. Starks serving as appraisers.

Firemen Save Ten From Basement Blaze at Union Station

Detroit firefighters battled a basement fire at Union Station last night that raged through the logs and storage in the Arcade area. Ten people were dragged to safety as flames swept the lower level, marking one of the city’s toughest fires in recent memory. The blaze began in a basement room where records were kept and continued into today with crews still on site.

METRO Alich Campire Union Station Detroit Toam

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RAE Cole Party Will Columbia Canal Zone Panama Canal Zone Roosevelt Fannie Sellens West’ Virginia OFC Ryan J. C. Watson Monongahela Valley Traction Company Mes, Milliren DEAT Coal Company Powell Everett Chennen Elkhorn Division Vincent
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