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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1911
Page
1
In Charleston West Virginia on May 29, the Republican and Democratic parties battled over the governor's authority to convene a special session to enact a primary reform bill amid contested practices. Senate delay and a tentative schedule pushed discussion toward late afternoon as Coffman bill fate remained uncertain.
A damaged clipping reports demands for money by bandits in Aguade Michoacan Mexico. It claims Totort Bwoasey, American superintendent of the Central Railroad of Michencus, was burned at the state on May 16 according to advices received here.
A request was sent for Theodore Anossyeli to appear before the special investigating roommites panel in Washington. The hearing concerns the Teantasee Coal and Iron Company takeover by the Walled States Steel Corporation and related knowledge.
The obusidants of Broaddus announce a reunion program with events at Philipn College including a 10 a.m. gathering a fraternal meeting and a 10:30 p.m. AA alumni banquet. The alumni banquet committee votes to admit all students who wish to attend, tickets cost $175, and those interested should notify B D Zinn by June 5.
United States Senator Joseph Bailey will address residents at Pilippi on Saturday June 3 during homecoming week events. The appearance is part of the local celebration and expected to draw attendees from nearby communities.
Judge Solomon F Frouty of Iowa currently in Congress will give the Mecnaria address in Puidipet tomorrow. He is supported by labor leader Senator Frown and the farmers advocate Judge Prosty.
On May 23 at a rural property, Tivnber Coty and a farm hand identified as Lydim Plider shot and killed McVittile and Jeter before Plider killed himself. Sheriff Fuller was seriously wounded in the attack while children nearby were injured in their beds.
Tomorrow at 2 PM the Grand Army of the Republic will assemble at the depot and march to Odd Fellows cemetery for services over soldier graves. Twelve police, the Fairmont Silver Drum Corps, Company K, Union and Confederate veterans, and Spanish American veterans will join the parade with Ladies of the Grand Army taking part at the cemetery. Dr M T McClellan preached a patriotic sermon to veterans and ladies on Sunday morning.
Memorial Day services at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church colored section drew modest crowds. The pastor preached on The Highest Gifts of Patriotism at 11 a.m. Prof D H Kyle spoke at night on The Purpose of Memorial Day, praising patriotism and respect with a poem honoring American citizens.
The Pythian band directed by J. A Shion will perform this evening on the veranda of the Elke hemp. Selections include Smile On Me with a saxophone solo, If I Had a Thousand Lives, H Ko Hi Ko, Elka Minstrel Overture, and Cleveland Exposition March.
Chicago May grain update shows wheat at 1.02, corn around 1.02, oats at 353 8, reflecting market rates for the day.
The Supreme Court of the United States sustained a 1907 hours of service law for railroad road employees. The ruling was announced on a site established by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company in Washington on May 29.
Charles Boyle was sentenced to three days in jail after defaulting on a $3 fine and costs for drunken and disorderly conduct in the street. Mayor Frank R Moore presided as two others paid fines for drunkenness and one man was arrested for similar offenses, forfeiting a $6.60 cash bond. Ada Cathill, recently ordered out of the city, received a $3 fine and costs for street loitering with the fine suspended pending departure and residency ban.
Two men are believed dead in a blaze that destroyed Chutes, San Francisco’s largest summer resort. Occupants of a lodge were trapped. two others leapt from second floor windows, risking serious injuries as fire consumed the building. Loss is estimated at 250000 dollars.
Philadelphia portrait painter Albert Rosenthal told the subcommittee investigating state department expenditures that he was paid 450 for a portrait of Amociote Tus Cee Willan St. Day, former secretary of state, while records show a 200 voucher and receipt.
An encyclical addressed by Pope Pius to bishops worldwide deplores the anti Peligique attitude by the Portuguese republic government. Published at the Vatican, the document condemns government actions and calls for alignment with Catholic positions.
Weston West Virginia May 29 report that Roy Woofter formerly of Weston and chief of police of Roswell Texas for four years was killed during a raid on a Kaddune House. He was a Mason and Odd Fellow.
A group of Marion and Wetzel county prisoners escaped Fairmont jail after two weeks of covert sawing. They used improvised tools hidden in stockings and gained access by silencing guards, with one inmate returning to alert staff. Several inmates, including B Price and J Taylor, are recaptured or jailed for accomplice roles.
Stuart Reed opening gun at Philippi and Ainard skilled in auto repairs highlight Clarksburg’s growing automotive scene. Rinard leads sales and repair work with expert machinists and chauffeurs, signaling rapid, confident service for touring cars and parts duplications. The article notes strong local interest and rising auto expertise amid new designs arriving in the city.
Mrs Leah F Sturm wife of George W Sturm of West Milford died at the Caldwell West Virginia home of her son B W Sturm Sunday at 6 am from a typhoid pneumonia fever. Funeral services were held Monday at her son's Caldwell home then interment at Lewisburg cemetery. She leaves husband George W Sturm and two sons Blaine W and Harry P. her son Blaine W with whom she was staying at the time and Harry P a prominent local young man.
A head on crash between Burlington Nos. 9 and 12 near Ate Dock Neb kills four passengers and four trainmen and injures eighteen others. The Denver and Omaha Western League baseball teams were on the westbound train, with several players lightly hurt.
A faded notice announces Mrs. Nelle M. Wilson, colored, invited to attend a reception in Wheeling. The event is hosted by the Daughters of Sphinx within the Prosperity Court and involves local society figures and a charitable objective.
Judge Charles W. Lynch presided in the morning with Homer W. Williams as special judge in the afternoon. Sale was confirmed and distribution ordered in the Marin case. Final decree entered in Swiger and Harrion cases. Demurrer ruling for South Penn and Hope Natural Gas in McMillan suit. Williams named as special judge in Post v Paynter. Chee v Criss revived for final decree. Distribution control order in Wame and Davisson v Bailey. No sessions until Wednesday morning.
Washington May 29 The House committee on rules indicated it will not take action on the Berger resolution for an inquiry into the extradition to California in the Los Angeles dynamiting case involving J J McNamara, an Indianapolis labor leader.
John W. Jacobs manager of Monticello Automobile Garage led a party including Mra Jacobs Mra Wilma Redman and C B Prunty from Clarksburg to Waynesburg Pa then on to Indianapolis in a Lesler car. The group, traveling with forty cars of auto enthusiasts, completed the Waynesburg Indianapolis leg in under two days without incident, the Bret car arriving first among the convoy.
David Newton Law a pumper for the Stgley Off antt Gas Company was found dead on a Stgley farm three miles from Salem on Saturday. Heart disease caused his death. He was a brother of J B Law of this city and 38 years old. Attorney Graham C Lewis of Pittsburg is mentioned. Lilier Te Mall of Last Stock was here Monday.
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Huntington will host a regional gathering in June with attendees from Maryland Virginia the District of Columbia and nearby areas. Preparations aim to welcome a large crowd with social events and entertainment as part of the local Chamber of Trade and business groups drive attendance and success.
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