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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1913

Page

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Mystery Shroud of Death Stuns City Art Student

A half naked body of Mie Ida U. Syegeon, a Chicago art student and University of Chicago graduate, was found in bushes after a mysterious call lured her to a maternity ward job. Police traced torn clothing and a cord near the scene, with no evident motive or wealth.

Envamubciatga Chicago Ida U. Syegeon Win Te Drable University of'Chicago Tbe Art Teliute Tha Art Institute Wilson Nurss Beyenty-Ara Migs Leégaon D. Ts, iAlien Peoria

Dentig ts Elect at Monongahela Valley Dental Society Meeting

The Monongahela Valley Dental Society met in Fairmont on Saturday evening and decided to hold the next meeting in Mannington on December 5. Officers elected: President C. H. Nelli of Fairmont, Vice President J. M. Mile of Mannington, Secretary-Treasurer M. J. Rum Davgh of Clarksburg.

New Governor Arrives Manila with Large Public Welcome

The Philippines appoints a new governor, Grunels Burton, who arrived today to a crowd of thousands from the provinces. Delegations arrived with bands, and the event signaled a significant transition in Manila as the new administration takes hold amid ceremonial pomp.

Manila Get. Grunels Burton

Italian Merchant Arrested on Distress Warrant in Northview

Bruno Plora, an Italian storekeeper at Hast Pike Street, was arrested shortly after noon Monday on a distress warrant sworn by AW. Mithe ws of Northview. His store, Matthews in Northview, was broken into. several pairs of shoes were stolen. The hearing date had not yet been set.

Bruno Plora Pike Street D. H. Gordon AW. Mithews Northview Matthews North Wtore Plora

Baseball Bulletins From World Series To Be Telegram Board

Wire bulletins of the world baseball series begin tomorrow afternoon and will be posted on the Telegram bulletin board as they arrive. The Associated Press will send the bulletins and the games will be covered by innings.

Telegram Associated Press

Tin Plate Duty Debate in West Virginia Distric

The First congressional district of West Virginia produces over ten million dollars' worth of tin plate annually. The payne aldrich bill would set a duty of 24 dollars per ton, while the underwood plan would reduce it to about five and a half dollars per ton, far short of labor costs. The piece argues West Virginia manufacturers and 7,000 workers face ruin and urges a pro protectionist vote for Julian G. Hearne to defend American industry and workers.

Congression West Virginia Great Britain and Wales First Congressional District Julian G. Hearne Washington

State Auditor Makes Offer In Fatal Dark Joke Case

Walter Winterell died from wounds after a prank by Walter Freytad in which a masked Winterell urged Freytad to raise his hands. Freytad believed a threat and fatally wounded Winterell with a knife during the incident. The tragedy stems from an October prank that went tragically wrong.

Sociayao Walter Winterel Frey

Republicans and Progressives Move to Review Party Rules

A faction within the Republican and Progressives groups seeks a February meeting to examine party rules amid ongoing controversy over polishes and the national committee. The effort targets strengthening procedures and addressing internal disputes ahead of November activities.

Washington Republican National Committee Willen West

Making Glass Plant Opens Soon at Owens Eastern Wattle Site

The Owens Eastern Wattle Company completes a new glass plant south of the city. Senior Nathan Holts farm area hosts the operation as the company plans to begin Bethies manufacture Monday October 20. The plant’s grand build involved great outlay, promising one of the community’s most important industries.

Owens Eastern

Ste visits Brinkley home amid family gathering

A Monday morning visit saw Horn 19 Sr and Mrs Orry Fy Brinkley host family members including Brinkeley’s son and a niece as they share news and greetings in Brinkley.

Horn Orry

Kanawha Auditor Eyes Settlement With Biddinger on Witness Fees

Charleston Oct. Auditor of Kanawha County proposes to settle the claim of detective Gu I Biddinger for witness fees and expenses incurred in bribery trials at Webster Springs. A warrant for 204% of the amount is ready, awaiting Jung Townsend's decision on consent. Biddinger testified in the cases and the fee claimed was 4850.17, deemed exorbitant by the attorney general.

Jochathd Patant Charleston Oct S. Darst Townsend Kanawha County Gu I Biddinger Webster Springs Mindinger Phall Kanawha County Grand Sur Jung Townsend Widdinger Tiue Daret Louis

West Virginia AME Conference appoints ministers

Bishop Schaffer announced West Virginia AME Conference appointments last night. Wheeling will have W. C. Davis. Clarksburg Durg names R. J. Hurley. Morgantown C. W. O. McDonnell. Parkersburg James A. Wheeler. Charleston PH. Gow. St Albans He Pardey. Slab Park Hy Ransom. Petersburg L. C. Mellowery. Elkins H. R. Jenkins. Williamson A. Gibson. Maddin D. V. Martin. Holden A. J. Smoot. McAltern A Mison. Cassfield J. HH. Lewis. Dollie Ty A. Harber.

Wheeling Bishop Schaffer West Virginia African Methodist Conference W. C. Davis Clarks- Durg R. J. Hurley Morgantown C. WO. McDonnell Parkersburg James A. Wheeler Thomas Doston Charleston PH. Gow St. Albans He Pardey Slab ‘Park Hy Ransom Petersburg L. C. Mellowery Eilkins R. Jenkins Williamson A. Gibson Maddin D. V. Martin Holden A. J. Smoot McAltern A Mison Cassfield J. HH. Lewis Dollie Ty A. Harber

Jury awards damages in Butler versus county case

A circuit court trial concluded Monday afternoon with a jury awarding damages in the suit filed by Charles J. Butler against the county. The dispute centered on payment and a store loss allegedly caused by a mood incident.

Charles J. Butler

Rosilla Danley death and funeral notice in local city church

Rosilla Danley aged 62 died after a lingering illness at home on Hast Main street. Body to be taken to Colfax for funeral services at Dunkara church with burial in church burying ground. Survived by six daughters and three sons including Julia Vineson of Mt. Clare Viola Van sifts of Hammond Jeannette Reynolds Morgantown Ella Springer Sherman, Grace Blark and Pear Murphy of this city Charles Richard War Danney of this city. Albie Vernon daughter of Mr and Mrs P O Vernon died in Fairmont hospital from injuries after being struck by freight car while crossing tracks at Hutchinson.

Mia Rosilla Danley Colfax Dunkara Chutch Julia Vineson Mt. Clare Viola “van , Sift Hammond Jeannette, Reynolds Morgantown Ella Springer Sherman, Galo Pear Murphy Grace Blark City Charles Richard War Danney

Miners Shoot Worker on Way to Mine Site in Michigan

A mining company employee identified as a 6-guy named Abenday Calaimet was shot and wounded early morning while en route to work in Michigan. Investigation focuses on miners as potential suspects. condition not stated.

Sah Abenday Calaimet Guy Ine Snd

New President Elected After Third Ballot Vote

The Chinewe replile selects Ietamendersy reas PBKING Och O-Yuag Sil-Ral as president for a five year term. He wins the necessary two thirds of the united housed Of parilapient on the third ballot.

Ietamendersy Chinewe Replile United Housed

Civil service exemption clash reaches White House

President Wilson faced opposition as civil service deputy tollteters and internal revenue officials faced potential exemptions. Civil service commissioners protested the move while many organizations raised objections. Congress debates, with key figures Connistoners GicMenry and Galloway meeting the president to influence the provision in the House.

Hengton D.C Tedar Civil Service United ‘States Senate Herald Collestore Wilson Kconnitseoners GicMenry Galloway Th Geffert

Sunday Invited to Lead Series of Meetings

A large congregation at the Most Methods Episcopal church discussed inviting Rev Sunday to conduct meetings. A committee led by L ot. Itfehanda was set to travel to Steubenville to confer with Rev Mr Sunday. Other committee members include Rev Dr Wi Taylor Felix O Luton and John So phety.

Irev L. Ot. Itfehanda Steubenville Mev Sunday Vrev Wi Taylor Felix O Luton Merfett

Mysterious Bank Robbery in Stone Wall Standoff

Dana Stonington reports a bold heist where Cerl Kool, leader of the Velvet Company, was robbed of $16,009 by two masked men. The crew pursued, but the money was recovered later near a northern road beside a stone wall, the scene of the crime.

Amedeyen Rene Stonington Dana Cerl A. Kool

Confession Claims Narrowed In Spence Case

Reported confession by Spencer, alleged to have killed twenty people, is questioned as detectives find his statements may be exaggerated or fictional. Detroit dispatches note doctors deem him mentally unfit at times and authorities consider that parts of his testimony could be fabrication while continuing the investigation at multiple locations.

Mildred Willson Rex Real Run Dines Spencer Tha Pallee Magine Vondome Eyo Somary Detroi Delavan Lake Att Gouten Multi Mimis

Deportation ordered for American poet Harry Kemp

In Southampton on October 6, a judge sentenced the American verse writer Harry Kemp to hard labor after a conviction for attempting to commit suicide aboard the steamship Orcanic. Kemp had already served his term of imprisonment and now faces deportation following the recommendation from the immigration authorities.

Riviera Southampton Gaga Harry Kemp Orcanic Tome Kemp

Court Report Shows Quiet City Morning

Court yesterday morning saw the city’s police on their best behavior for the past day. The blue coated peace officers kept order without incident as residents observed a calm period in the downtown area.

Thars

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs A Al Furguson

The couple from Broad Gaks welcome an eight pound baby boy who arrived Sunday night at their home. Both mother and infant are reported doing well as the family celebrates.

A al Furguson Ot Broad Gaks Babe

Women Arrested Amid Stormy London Suffrage Meeting

Tensions rose as Annie Ketney, a suffrage leader, was arrested on the platform of a London music hall during a campaign meeting. Police cleared rioting demonstrators while the confiscated leader was taken toward Holloway Jail. Two clergy members and seven women were detained as part of the disruption. R Maxwell of West Union spent Sunday in the city.

Miss Kenney Mig Kenney Cal R. Maxwell West Union Waldo

Gill Held On Horse Theft Charge Near Prunty town

Dick Gill, a young white man, is jailed on a charge of stealing a horse from Claude Wyckoff near Prunty town. The horse was sold to Frank Rush for 740 dollars. Gill claims Wyckoff traded the horse and coat to him. Wyckoff later recovered the horse and coat, which Gill says proves his innocence. Gill was arraigned before Judge Meewarnet for a preliminary hearing at 2 PM Monday.

Dick Gill Dick "Gill Gill Claude Wyckoff Pruntytown Prank Rush Gil Rush Wyckom Wyckot Gul Juegics Meewarnet

Thaws Rights Ruling Over Canadian Deportation Case

Secretary Folk at the state department ruled that Henry Thaw’s treaty rights as an American citizen were violated when Canadian immigration officers forcibly deported him ten weeks ago. The decision centers on the legality of the deportation under cross border agreements and citizen protections.

Folk Rarge Washington Harry IC Thaw Sélicitar Joseph W Folk State Department

Woman shot near church as husband confronts her in city

A woman on her way to work was shot at a northern city church area while waiting in a car. The assailant, her husband, approached after a brief conversation, prompting a violent confrontation in front of the church. The incident remains under investigation with few details available.

Mary Wimnell Tracey

Train Rider Fined After Drunken Incident at Station

A rider named Taller Davisdon was fined one dollar after a drunken incident at Baltimane and Cho primangor station. He was released by rail police and detained briefly, with a separate rider Chester Ariolt fined five dollars for train riding and sent to road gang for eight days.

Taller Davisdon Nicewarner Baltimane Cho Primangor Ifloar Mays Railroad Police Department Chester Ariolt Coma Tine Ho Wile Omust Maya

Large Banana Bunch Displayed on West Pike Street

A reader reports a remarkably large bunch of bananas on West Pike Street, described as one of the largest seen. The stalk measures five feet long and the entire bunch weighs about five pounds.

Dleptar al Carskedon Weat Pike Strett

Collision near Hiu Ola injures twenty and stalls traffic

A disjointed report notes a collision near Hiu Ola causing twenty injuries at a store area in Prtersbure. Details are unclear with several garbled names and places.

Bainsk Rumia Hiu Ola

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