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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
1
Report highlights the perils of mining tunnels citing dangerous gases and the risk to workers. Officials warn that narrow passages and confined spaces amplify hazards, urging safety measures and better ventilation to protect miners.
The trial of William Sulzer, impeached former governor of New York, opened in Albany before the Senate and the court of appeals. Judges, senators, and spectators filled the chamber as rules and procedures were set, with Sulzer’s chief counsel stating the governor would not appear in person.
A reception for city teachers is held this evening at 8 o'clock at Pride’s African Methodist Episcopal church. The program includes a prayer, instrumental solo by Misa Ophelia Washington, an address by Prof. D. H. Kyle, solo by Miss Amelia Lowery, and remarks by the Rev. R. F. Murley.
City officials abandon paving on Lee Street from Third to Chestnut for now following protests by three of four property owners. Mechanic Street will be paved instead, from Third to Fifth and Chestnut to St Marys, with WB Virgin Co. awarded the contract and set to begin Monday morning. The delay leaves Lee Street under muddy, unsafe conditions.
Reports from San Bernardino indicate California’s highest heat for the year occurred yesterday at Silver Lake, reaching 127 degrees as information continues to emerge, according to Associated Press dispatches.
The document outlines the Elks annual reunion and state association activities. It lists a business meeting for delegates in the judge room, a social session at University Club, registration for guests, an opening ceremony at the union, open house at the club, theater tickets, an Elk parade, a baseball game at Island Hall Park, and a grand ball at Markat auditorium with participating lodges Wheeling 28 and 49 and Clarksburg 452.
A sports notice reports the university to appoint a new football coordinator after a faculty meeting. Daniel Anichinson is named to oversee the program with emphasis on athletic training and physiology. The source text is garbled but indicates a governance action and a named individual.
More than 254 New York financiers petition the War Department to bolster Governor's Island defense to shield Wall Street from mob threats or foreign invasion. The campaign reportedly began with Charles E. B. Warren of Lincoln National Bank of New York and has drawn numerous petitions to New York senators.
In this morning's police court session eleven drunken offenders faced charges. Job Barleycorn supplied all cases. Four detainees were ordered to leave the city while the remaining seven received imposed penalties.
In New York on September 1 a study by Dr Henry Jecue of Baltimore announced the exact design and emblem standard for Red Cross tuberculosis work. The report urges nationwide adoption of the emblem in all health efforts and notes prior use since 1908. Continued on page four.
State Auditor J S Darst announces the first half of the general school fund for the fiscal year, totaling 583,750.52 dollars, is being distributed to counties by per capita of school-age children. Half is paid in September and the rest in December, with Kanawha County leading receipts including Charleston. Independent districts receive large allocations, such as Wheeling 212,404.33 and Huntington 10,816.41, while fifty-five counties receive listed amounts.
All local A. A. O. W. D. Hoon Shriners schedule 7:30 PM gathering at the Masonic temple on West Pike street to plan a pilgrimage to Parkerstar on October 4. Full attendance urged.
Harry Thaw reads Washington dispatches as he awaits a possible U S Supreme Court ruling on his extradition. He hopes Governor Felker will decide against extradition promptly while his lawyers search for precedent in insanity and extradition cases.
Washington September 18 Joseph W Folk former Missouri governor is appointed solicitor for the state department Secretary Bryan says Folk was not an aspirant for the post and it was not offered for personal favor.
In Morgantown on September 18 Rev. P. Fy. McDonald was robbed at his Tealdence area home. A thief entered and took jewelry valued at $100. McDonald confronted the intruder on the porch. the burglar warned him to stay quiet and fled with a second accomplice believed to be inside the house.
The Republican party will hold a mass convention at the Wheeling courthouse Saturday at 1 PM to select delegates for the Wheeling nominating convention. Julian Hearne is the sole candidate for the district's congressional nomination and the primary is postponed to next Tuesday.
In Baltimore on September 18 Charien G. Guple president of a chocolate company fought a black assailant with an axe in his garage. Guple mortally wounded the attacker, George Murphy, who died en route to a hospital. Guple remained in custody at a police station pending investigation.
The body of Harry Defore aged six son of Mr and Mrs J W Defore of Nailing Tinsber Iowa state who died at 10 oclock Wednesday in a local hospital from a complication of diseases was taken to his home Thursday morning. Funeral services and burial will be held there Friday.
Juno Buckhannon September 18 The twenty fifth annual meeting of the Winer Order of United American Mechanics convened with State Governor P P Chapman presiding. Morning session included conferring the state council degree and repair of the state oil commission. Attendance 200 delegates and state officers. The session continues today for election of officers for the coming year. Reports show a strong rise in membership and a healthy condition for the order statewide.
Dedication set for the new Presbyterian church at St Mary's in Sistersville this Sunday Reverend GJ Wilson of Sistersville church will deliver the dedicatory sermon at the ceremony
A 94 year old Colorado man fatally wounds? not, but the stranger attacked Mr. Kintzer on South Street after lingering near the new high school. The motive linked to an alleged furnace firm agent role. Scuffle ended with the assailant fleeing toward Haymond street. Charles Hart and Harry Wilson return from Philadelphia.
In Richmond Virginia Senator Burton condemns the regional reserve bank plan. He opposes placing the nerve bank system under a federal reserve board to be named by the president, warning it may invite political manipulation and undermine financial policy integrity.
A group of five travelers were held up by armed men east of Bryan Ohio. The bandits escaped in two cars after taking cash and a wrist watch. Sheriff Wineland pursued suspects. one was arrested after a struggle. Two other suspects fled via a passenger train.
The recent appointment of Dean Hiery Ropers to the United Circuit Court is noted as a pivotal move in the school’s governance and the judiciary. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
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