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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
1
Washington reports Republican candidates gather in Chicago for a convention kickoff. Taft attorneys prepare to file in Roosevelt contests, while Taft managers back Senator Moot as temporary chairman and Roosevelt leaders anticipate the moment the chair is proposed.
Swedes wonder where a bed long enough for Rose Carries can be found as the late report begins to unfold. Local families discuss options and a solution is sought amid community concerns about space and housing for a prominent figure.
James Hazleton, an eight year old? no, eight negro jailed for robbery near Richwood. He awaits a hearing before a justice of the peace on a charge of robbing Frank Milles, a farmer near Richwood, of $40 Tuesday night near Union Park. The incident occurred on a Bridgeport trolley car. Millers assault left him on the ground. he was found dazed and later reported the robbery. Lieutenant Whyte arrested Hazleton, who was held for criminal court in default of $1,000 bond.
The article portrays President Gomez as a very busy Cuban leader focused on quelling rebellion amid reshaping appointments. It notes tensions with the black community and a contrasting deference to Spaniards, suggesting ongoing political maneuvering and reforms as a response to unrest.
In Washington May 2, campaign expense filings for Republican congressional candidates in West Virginia reveal noncompliance. Several candidates failed to file sworn expense statements by the deadline, with names like Charles Z. Teter and Howard Sutherland missing from clerk records. Some Democrats also show no expenditures, while others filed minimal or no costs. The convention schedule for remaining Democratic candidates is pending, delaying final expense disclosures.
A report to the governor says about eighty shots were fired at a Paint Creek boarding house housing policemen guarding coal and railroad properties in Mucklow. No injuries reported as United Mine Workers dispatch an officer to the scene while about 1400 miners have been out for a week over wage-scale disputes.
WHIRLWIND CAMPAIGN drawing large crowds in Kingwood Preston and Kanawha counties as Dr. Hatfield canvasses for governor. He predicts overwhelming support in the Second District with enthusiastic gatherings totaling about 1600 at Terra Alta and strong ovations noted in Ringwood. Continues on page four.
Tomorrow is Decoration Day with the post office and many city services closed. General delivery opens 10 am. rural carrier service ends. city offices suspend business. In Salem, funeral services for Mrs Guibert, a Civil War veteran, are planned with interment at Odd Fellows cemetery. Surviving relatives include four children and a widow.
In Washington May 29, Senator William Alden Smith opened his Senate committee findings on the Titanic disaster. Among the listeners were Mrs Lucien P Smith, widow of a Titanic victim, and her mother Mrs James A Hughes, who had come from Atlantic City for rest. The pair attended the gallery session and left quietly after the speech without attracting attention.
Between 1 and 4 AM Tuesday burglars used nitro glycerine to blow the Adamston post office safe stealing about 100 in money and 9000 in stamps. A six inch glass hole was cut in the McFarlin store front and a night latch picked. Sheriff Byrd and postoffice inspector Atten led a dog scent hunt from the sledge hammer scene toward tenement houses, but no clues found.
The piece notes Ben Ball, an evangelist from Minnesota, arriving in GhOSG Country to speak at a meeting and at a shop gathering. He plans to travel 1090 miles with the goal of persuading men and women that the Christian faith is the essential guide in daily life. Ball then heads to Fairmont soon, continuing his earnest religious outreach.
A special county court session will be held next Monday to hear and act on petitions for state licenses. The hearing will consider consent, eligibility, and compliance with state licensing rules, with decisions expected on filing petitions and issuing licenses where appropriate.
A marriage license has been served today to Morning and Lana Ta Martin, indicating a local marriage filing and related service events noted in this brief notice.
A major blaze in Trwin Pennsylvania destroyed the Fen tal store Hurcka Supply Company two dwellings an office building and the post office building St Hermine five miles away causing an estimated loss of 100000. Firefighters battled the flames today unable to save the structures from complete ruin.
Bayard Gail, foreman of John Ottore Plumbing Company, was injured in a late Tuesday accident near Union Bank. He is much improved and not in serious danger, with both feet broken but no other injuries reported.
A garbled report describes a driver in a car incident on Main Street and a passenger or pedestrian reacting. The text is fragmented, with names and details unreadable, making it hard to identify who was charged or injured and what happened.
A fragmented OCR text references a court matter involving Victoria Botte and Carter Aned Bt with mentions of evidence and leasing. Details are unclear due to garbled wording, but indicates a legal proceeding or testimony with names and possible financial terms. Further readable context is needed to clarify parties and action.
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