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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1913
Page
1
Bishop Donahue responded to questioning by quoting Psalms as part of testimony to investigators accusing socialists. Probers accused radical influence while the bishop framed the issue in moral and religious terms, asserting divine guidance over community duties.
Washington hearing features Bishop Po0. Donwhite of FigrGatfiorie church discussing miners grievances and operator greed. He cites wages 15 to 25 percent above market and argues pastors urge workers toward religious resolve as the strike broadens across West Virginia. Portland race also noted with voters choosing candidates in Third district.
News reports from London dated September 8 state the Duchess of Troxbunge formerly May Gost Jette of Newport, Fi 1, has given birth to a son that night. The duke and duchess were married in 190% and hold influence over 60,500 acres. Local border couples and hilltop families are noted in connection with the dynasty.
In Washington a post office rule banning travel with a mail carrier was bent when Miss Jessie Wilson interceded for the postmaster to permit a 14 year old girl from Cleveland to accompany her grandfather in Mandate on his route. The girl wrote of her longing to ride in the mail carriage as the family sought permission despite regulations.
A twelve year old claiming Philadelphia origins was found wandering and taken into custody by local police. He asserts no close relatives and says he has traveled from Chillicothe, Ohio, to this city. Authorities are attempting to place the boy in work or a suitable custody arrangement.
Wesleyan Bugkhannon, ep Ganchen Felton and Mototing lead a twenty-man squad as they begin a training camp at Rock Cave. The group arrived in time for dinner and will spend the first day voting on lineup plans. Notable names from last year return or depart including Archer Neale Michiels Young Kellada Nowe Wk Joly Wattnerday and Michaels. The team plans 0-4-imps into the season with the opening game September 17. Captain Lambert Shamaker Morr zon Morgon Heagner Vance Garrett join the varsity veterans in camp.
Citizens vow to keep roads in good condition amid a WV road work push. Ten men from Mari linton and the Virginia line labored three days, led by N R Price and others. A D Williams, Pocahontas road engineer, oversees the project. West Virginia Wall Association directors set a 7:30 pm meeting in Empire building room 649 Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Homer Roberts of Salem have recovered from typhoid fever after five weeks in St Marys hospital. Officer George Howe departed for Randolph county for a two week fishing vacation.
Democratic Senate leaders decided to stall on the administration currency bill until the House completes its action. After banking committee talks, Chairman Owen obtained tentative approval from President Wilson, with hearings to be resumed as soon as possible. Many senators plan a short return home once crucial work clears.
Fragmented garbled text references a free trade bill thaw nearing passage after a long impasse. Mentions politicians and locations in a scrambled report, with unclear dates and names. The readable portions imply momentum toward formal approval.
A fragmentary Washington report notes a four hour general vote on deferred amendments to a bill introduced by Representative Tagerwood. The measure passed the House five months ago and faces Senate action before adjournment tonight. Debate centers on the finance committee and potential conference, with decisions expected after further discussion.
The first trial at the Septembar term began Sunday morning in a case by Lt Harper and J O Vanve exporters of Mary R Golf against Hiram Post to enforce payment of a 3600 note. The defendant denied endorsement. Jurors were excused until the next day. Autaty against Arius Hurst was dismissed. Non fit was taken in Green against Mayo. Jett by Morrigan will be heard Wednesday. The parade featured a famous organization in central style with uniform yellow and black trimmings on a black background.
The city schools opened Monday morning with all members present and pupils reporting for the new nine month term. Students will be assigned to rooms for the year and begin lessons the following day.
C French Shilett of Mount Clare is jailed after allegedly stealing a day mare valued at 7 dollars from Dy Frank Chorpening of Bridgeport where he formerly worked. Shilett was taken into custody Saturday night by Constable R J Bartlet as he awaits a hearing in Judge G H Gordons court. Police say he moved the mare from Bridgeport to the local fair grounds last week and disposed of it by sale or trade.
An earthquake shock struck Kingstown yesterday, followed by a thunderstorm and heavy rain. Telephone service was badly affected as the area faced damage and delays.
A large crowd of women visited the DeForest millinery department on the Irwin Lockwood store second floor Saturday afternoon and evening to view the latest fall and winter hats. Mrs TeForest presented the opening, with new creations displayed by Mrs DeForest and attentive attendants. Guests received a flower token during the evening.
The eightieth annual session of the Pittsburg conference of the Methodist Protestant Church, meeting in Fairmont, adjourned at 7 oclock. Delegates will leave the city this afternoon after three days of sessions.
George Brown Eaton and Constable Robert Noon arrested and jailed after a nighttime hold up of Vasile, a foreigner, with $3000 in money and a watch taken. Mary Wells, Masie Smith, and Hester Dings detained as witnesses. Two other foreigners claim they were robbed with similar losses. Magistrate to hear case soon.
Catherine M. Flora leaves for a two week vacation to visit friends and relatives in Pennsylvania. She is accompanied by Miss Marie Nelly of Scottkill, Pa, who has been her guest for a week.
The rite of Confirmation and Holy Communion will be administered at 11 oclock Sunday morning September 14 at In Christ Episcopal Church. The Rev Charles Baird Mitchell rector of the church will assist Bishop Gravatt in the services.
The parade drew cheers as critics noted the hands and cymbals were loud and clear for blocks. Bandmaster James L. Winning led the big military band, a claim tied to Mr. Vogel, with another concert slated for 7 15 tonight for fidé music lovers. The matinee marked the last minstrel company before Traders Grand fire, and Joan W Vogel remains a welcomed visitor to town. An unusually large advice sale signals strong local interest as the final act promises a gorgeous display.
The body of Ida Lee, eighteen, was found with a bullet hole in her head in a grove north of Salem. She had been missing since Saturday after mushroom hunting with Oscar Gray, also eighteen, who was found nearby shot through the head and had apparently killed himself.
A clipped entry lists marriage licenses for pairs including Ove Giehn Rogers with Norma Rellek, Laco H White with Inéne D L Queen, Léwie Bogeecss with Emo Ratclut, and Lavi P Cunninghin with Tucker.
Father Deesle and Mamie Edwards, a young Mount Clare couple, are required to appear next Saturday evening in Tuatice G court for a hearing on a charge of something against Josephine Nulmo, daughter of Nicholas Naimo, who was reportedly struck last Tuesday. The mother of the child preferred the charge and the Edwardses were taken into custody Saturday night. Judge R. J. Bama presides over the case in Moone Chairs.
The fragment mentions Hats Thay eit ma tive and George Sondak with Thewa eater, noting a hurt today. It suggests plans for an appearance in Montreal tonight with a cautious remark about expectations and attendance.
Fragmentary text discusses a Dominion court matter involving a will and Canada. Mentions private interactions and legal proceedings, with unclear names and dates due to OCR corruption.
In Sardis district several oil tests wrap up across farms. Hope Natural Gas Co completes a test on the GriMh farm yielding ten barrels. Crude GH Co drills No 9 on the H Thirry farm but finds nothing. Wanking ton Gas Co drills BB Fieming, but results unclear. Henderson and Co plan tests on Wim Hall farm.
There were no offenders in pall court this morning as the evildoers of the city were seen to have good behavior for the past twenty four hours.
Raymond Killeen son of aback Killeen of East Pike Street is recovering from typhoid fever in Ste Marys capital and will likely be moved to his home by the latter part of the week.
Navihviairy resident Tarvey McCumg was jailed Monday to serve a sentence for duplicity in an ordinance violation. Major Douglas of the local garrison ordered the detention.
Sergeant Harry Builth a retired Army officer formerly with Falke the succuiling Waren Amt at Cai time accepts a position with Pik Buin Company Sure in the Ph dines and at avhee plate ensuring notice surinty.
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