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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

1

Officials to be Indicted Under Sherman Law Violations

Attorney General Wichenham announced that a Supreme Court ruling in the Mandard Cl and American Tobacco Company case will spur renewed criminal charges under the antitrust law. A county court held a special term to discuss bridge projects at the new and old fairgrounds and the Industrial Bridge, but no final action was reported at press time.

Wwultveroc D. c Atorney General Wichenham Today Mandard Clabd American Tobacco Company Countty Court

Worthy Leasyr Social At Episcopal Church

A local church social is planned for tomorrow night at the Episcopal church hall. An evening of fellowship and light refreshments will be hosted by the Maeague society with proceeds aiding church programs.

Legal notices issued to several defendants in Makrege case

Notices were issued to Vlyces T. Robinson Anna Swiger Thames Hill Gertrude Enisley and others in a Makrege matter. Details truncated but indicate party warnings or claims related to the proceeding.

Makrege Vlyces T. Robinson Ant ‘Anna Swiger Thames Hill Gertrude Enisley

Local political dynamics hinder primary election push

A garbled report from Gratton notes visiting figures and party tensions. Col McGrew and Tuy discuss political strategy as Democratic leaders face questions about primaries. A debate over a standard like the German–Corman clause reflects broader discord within the Desocrats over legislative methods and party unity.

Gol stoGraw Gratton Wae Col McGrew Tuy Pat Meuron Corman

Scott Disappointed by Legislature Adjournment Message

Washington May 31 Senator Bensier Scott had railroad and sleeper tickets ready to leave for Charleston to aid in the primary night when a governor’s telephone message announced the legislature adjournment. Scott redeemed the tickets with evident regret.

Washington, D .C Bensier Scott Charleston

Charleston Woman Dying After Second Story Fall

Mrs Baker of Charleston aged 50 was a patient at a private hospital when she fell from a second story window of the institution and was probably fatally injured.

Fademond 4. Baker Charleston AlieRe

Wiliam Bmikh Injured in Free for All Meht at Grantown

May 11 in Grantown a free for all melee wounded William Bmikh and Jim Hooker. Bmikh died in hospital. Smith may not recover. Stooker arrested and held pending investigation into Smith’s injuries.

Paltmont Grantown Wiliam Wis Jim Hooker Hite Cock Hospital Hwee Smith Stooker

Cook County Hospital Graduation Exercises Set for June 7

May 31 192? announcements from Fatermont regarding the Cook County Hospital raising school for nation and the annual commencement exercises to be held in the evening of June 7 at Cook Hospital. Four graduates are listed.

Fatrmont Elas Ot Te Cook Powlptal Haising School For Nation Cook Now Pital

Grain market report from Chicago on May 31

Chicago May 31 wheat at 1.04 beds, corn 62 3 8 cents, oats 34 1 3 cents per bushel. Prices reflect local grain market activity with figures for wheat corn and oats cited from the grain exchange in Chicago.

Chicago

House Adjourns After Session Ends At Dusk

Reported end of the session as the House adjourned sine die after three measures cleared through. One bill appropriated funds for a specific committee, another paid member per diems, and a third funded miscellaneous needs. Senate adjourned shortly after.

Charlueeinon Meyer Temle- Teture Anyther Senate

Nurses Misses Gorman Dimlap and Codelia Graduate

Mary B. Gorman Helen Dimlap and Beatrice M. Codelia were graduated as trained nurses at commencement exercises Tuesday night at St. Marys hospital. About a hundred friends attended as Rev Robert Bulhy an of Grafton opened the program with prayers. Dr Charles W Waltermans spoke on hospital nursing then Dr Ho E Sloan awarded the diplomas. Rev Mr Sullivan presented the Wilson medal for highest class performer to Miss Gorman. Cakes and ice cream followed as colors of pink and white and an abundance of flowers decorated the scene.

Mary B. Gorman Helen Dimlap Beatrice M. Codelia St. Mary's Hospital Apa, Hospital Robert Bul- Hyan Grafton Church of the Charles W. Waltermans Ho E. Sloan Sullivan Wilson 3. Wilson Gorman

Philippi reunion features Chilton and military parade

A Barbour county reunion program in Philippi showcased a stand of horsemen and speakers led by United States Senator William E. Chilton. A daily balloon ascent by King Kelley drew attention as the military parade was set as the main feature for tomorrow at 4 o'clock.

Barbour County Philippi Re Union Bue Gray United States William E. Chilton King Kelley Rade

Miner John Bolinski Dies in Pitcairn Mine Accident

The body of John Bolinski, a foreign coal miner aged 35, was recovered after a fall at the Pitcairn mine south of the city. He will be buried Thursday at Holy Cross cemetery after a funeral service at the Slavonic Catholic church on East Plkestro. He is survived by a widow.

John Bolinski Tuer Mfall Com Hite Pitcairn Holy Crow East Plkestro

RebIC Is UNIQOK Thomas W Cowgill item on a day

Fragmented readable text describes a local newspaper item from May with a sermon titled Tile Mage. The page notes advertisements and prominent men, referencing an “Enquirer” and an aerial day context along with materials like black ink on white paper.

Thomas W. Cowgill Bully Enquirer

Mrs Doyle Improves After Appendectomy At Local Hospital

Mrs Edward Doyle underwent appendectomy at the local hospital and is reported improving. Doctors say she is resting comfortably and responding well to treatment.

Edward Doyle

Woman Held for Grand Jury in Prisoner Escape Case

Mrs. Yesso Taylor wife of one of seven prisoners held for the next grand jury on charges she aided their escape from the county jail early Monday. Bond set at 1000, in default she remains jailed. Oley Davis testifies she handed two half dozen notes to her husband during a prior visit and the escapees threatened him to stay silent.

Yesso Taylor Samuel W. Gordon Oley Davis

Doctor relieves arraignment man to court test

One man crippled by drink and dewak could not stand trial and was sent to a doctor by Mayor Frank Te Moore. His sentence was suspended and he was freed. Four other men were convicted of drunkenness and fined the usual amount. Two paid cash, two paid via employer orders. A man arrested for drunkenness at home was remanded to a trial hearing this evening.

Dewak Burt Frank Te Moore Treaing

Auto team battles mud hole in Bridgeport road work

James Shields of Monticello Auto & Garage pulls an eighty horse over a Packard machine with garty from Fairmont from a large mud hole on Bridgeport road gear Tuesday afternoon. The heavy machine remained mired and the driver could not free it.

J James Shields Monticello Auto & Garage Company Jackson Packard Garty Fairmont Bridgeport

William Kidd Dies After Lingering Illness at 60

William Kidd aged 60 died Tuesday night at his home in Adamanton after a lingering illness. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his residence with burial in the Odd Fellows' cemetery.

Willia Kidd Adamaton Odd Fellows' Cemetery

Young People to Meet at Mint Presbyterian Church

The Young Pope's Branch of the WWJ will hold a regular business session Friday night at Mint Presbyterian Church. After the meeting there will be a social. Members are urged to attend due to important business on the agenda.

T. C Mint Presbyterian Church Ofetvek

Queen Punfiral Funeral Held at Johnetown Church

The funeral of Start Queen, 80, a prominent farmer, was held at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Johnetown Methodist Protestant church. Interment followed in Johnstown Cemetery. He died Tuesday. Survived by wife and three children Hetie, Mwude and Ezra.

Start Queen Johnetown Mathouiet Protestant Johnatown Hetie Mwude Ezra

Funeral for Mrs Birdie Brent Planned Thursday

The funeral for Mrs Birdie Brent will be held Thursday afternoon at Firettreet Cemetery. The service is announced by the family and will be attended by relatives and friends.

Birdie Brent Firettreet Marial Bt View

British Cavalry Officers Lead Polo Challenge in India

The International Polo Series features Captain J. Hardresy Lloyd of the Fourth Dragoons and Lt. W. Palmes among captains and players from Britain and the Meadowbrook Hunt Club. The British team faces American challengers led by Devereux Milburn with Waterbury and Walter Ney in a match on Lone Island. The Indian ground staging reveals stark differences in play styles and grass conditions, reflecting polo’s colonial roots.

Ax Cavalry Mincni Brit J. Hardresy Lloyd King’s Dragoon Gards Fang Devereua Musurm Taleo Atten Pont” Mane Tcla Ay S India Gasca Rho American Polo Association Mga Wit Ligwrence Water Heath Oxford University Enstand

Band Music at Baseball Game in Union Park

The Knights of Pythian band will perform from 2 to 4 during the Clarkehire vs Pennibora baseball game at Union Park. The popular group from Wheat Street promises a pleasing concert as part of the afternoon event. Thirty five cents admission, with special car service arranged by the Harnet line. Morgantown visitor Hf. McDermott attends.

Bonday Wiflernoon Union Park Knights of Pythian Bert Wheat Clarkehire Pennibora Pillporin Penneheero Rark Iebure Rus Bia Jomen Phin Clarksburg Ine Pall Guarentees Aue Mee Bere Hirnet Aremipt Man

Ohio Solons Now Divided in Session Collapse

In Columbus the Ohio legislature splits over adjournment with one faction seeking rapid end and the other pressing for longer session. Governor Harmon vetoed a bill paying lawmakers next year before this session ends. reporters were barred from the Senate floor for refusing to testify in bribery hearings.

Columbus. O Ohio Tampa Inia Rome Harmon de Gente Scripps-BicRea Senate

Decoration Day Observed With Parade and Ceremonies

A parade and ceremonies marked Decoration Day with a large crowd at the court house. The West Virginia National Guard, about thirty veterans, and local veterans groups participated. At Odd Fellows Cemetery soldiers fired three rounds and veterans were honored with flowers on graves.

Court House West Virginia NaHonal Guard Capain Duneah Bolighier Odd Fellows Isac M. Keltey M.ewarts Company K State Mill Custer Poat Neva

Circuit Court Grants Gun Carry Permission to Defendants

In a Wednesday circuit court session Judes Charted W Lynch granted U T Hoggee Robert Shuttleworth and George 1H Vanderwort permission to carry revolvers. The Batten trading case against Cheries Gray and others saw Charisse Gray’s answer filed. Court will reopen at 10 oclock tomorrow morning.

Judes W. Lynch U. T.hoggee Robert Shuttleworth George

Grand Judge Was It or. A Preston Visits Wyoming Lodges

Grand Judge WasITor A Preston, attorney general of Wyoming and member of the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, stayed in town after a day of travel from Washington and New York. He was enroute home and sought information on lodge activities.

A. Preston Rock Spring Wyoming Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and [ Protective Order of ‘Mics Patrick

Criminal Court Term Shortens After March Prosecution Shift

The next criminal court term, starting Tuesday, is expected to be the shortest since inception with about one fourth as much business as prior terms. Will E Morris Dret is prosecuting attorney. Grand jury will examine felony cases including Salvadore Guariscio for stealing a street car, Homer Hurst for shooting his father, and misdemeanor cases against Al Storris Underwood for disorderly conduct, Damien Fort for disorderly conduct, and Charles M Hamburg for cruelty to animals. Several other felony and misdemeanor cases are pending, with some suspects not yet apprehended. Petit jurors will report Monday June 14 for duty.

Criminal Court Tupeday Ince E. Morris Dret Salvadore Guariscio I Homer Hurst Artis Hurst New Creek Xtil Sim Cates al Storris Arl Underwood Salem Damien ‘Fort Bridgeport Charles M. Hamburg Weiler Getwick Petit Jasors

Appointments at Consolidation Coal WV Bosses Named

H Watson announces June 1 shifts at Consolidation Coal. W N Head becomes mine superintendent at Mine 45, H M Smith moves to Mine 24, Hestainbridge and Peddicord elevated to superintendent roles across Mines 5a 32 34 43 63 and 52, with Victor and Brooks referenced in supervisory moves. P J McGraw shifts to superintendent Mines 2 and 34, T B Bainbridge moves to Mine 24, and Victor named chief mine inspector under Frank Fae.

H. Watson West Virginia Conseldation Coal Company W. N. Head H. M. Smith Hee J. Hestainbridge G. B. Peddicord David Victor J. McGraw Atines Mame Snine Bainbridge Brooks Wyoming JF David Victor Frank Ffae

Company K to Weston for Blue and Gray event

Company K of the West Virginia National Guard departs at 11 30 o clock Wednesday for Philippi to join militia under Captain Duncan Boushner. Fifty men plus officers travel to Weston to merge with sixteen Weston Company members and thirty pieces of Oman'a First Regiment joining from Fairmont. They will return by Grafton Saturday afternoon.

West Virginia National Guild Weston Philippi Tate Duncan Boushner Odminer Tieutenant Tapley Stilin Weston Company Oman Fairmont Grafton

School Board to Meet Monday for Staffing Picks

The city school board will meet Monday afternoon at 2 o clock to select tentative teachers for the next year.

Jenkers

Broadus Calendar Out Broadus Institute Schedule

Fragmented OCR text outlines Broadus events and dates with unclear names and places. It mentions campus activities and a Broadus Day event around June 12, with entries tied to a schedule, weather notes, and possibly a lecture or morning session. Overall content is garbled and partial.

Juan sWeeper Ayedeeeeren

Temperance representatives meet for united campaign

Prominent temperance leaders from Virginia and West Virginia parities united in a conference at the Walford to perfect a statewide campaign for a prohibition movement. The executive committee names officials and outlines club formation plans with contributions to be printed and secured by writing to designated towns.

Mra Morgantown W. CG Lure Charleston

Freight Wreck injures passengers on short line

A passenger cab from New Qfartinayilie Sinthetare derailed during noon hour today near Rosebud and Scrlomiare due to delays and spall wrecks. An other car left the track at Rosebud while the train to Roepbud and Smithield was held. Fare returns delayed.

New Qfartinayilie Roepbud Smithield Rosebud Scrlomiare

Fragmented OCR item on festival chant and names

A distorted OCR fragment mentions a school component and a refrain related to Rome and a factor. It names Grech and Sheephenk with unclear roles and notes a missing name in the publication. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent events or dates.

Rome

DuHness Ste Event at Be It Stock Church

A local religious group plans a meeting at the church with requested attendees and a discussional session. Details are garbled but indicate a community gathering organized by the Peoples Society of Obiectian Bodeayer at the Presbyterian church.

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