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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
4
The piece criticizes Democratic editors for influencing delegates to the congressional convention at New Martinsville. It notes voters in most counties could not name their delegates, while in some districts candidates chose their own delegates. It argues the district is effectively controlled by a few party members.
The Weston Independent appeals to anti Democratic voters and Republicans alike urging unity. It argues recent reverses show separatist reform efforts fail and cites Lincoln’s warning that a house divided against itself cannot stand. It urges staying in the Republican party to win real reforms from within.
A coal miner Michael Mohtyut was wounded by a shotgun blast on an Enterprise street during a drunken brawl involving several minors. John Hateo, also a coal miner, was arrested, jailed in default of $500, and awaits grand jury action after a Justice’s hearing that evening.
Charleston Sept 1 C B Wetzel cashier of the Bank of Spencer is charged on thirteen counts with embezzlement. He faces trial in the circuit court tomorrow with Banking Commissioner Mathews among the principal witnesses for the state.
Hotel clerks in Wheeling announce the West Virginia branch of the Nations Association of Hotel Clerks will meet October 1 and 2 in Wheeling. Simon Young of the Stumm hotel Wheeling serves as state president as national officers tour the state to promote the gathering.
The double red cross emblem adopted in Berlin in 1902 by the International Anti tuberculosis Association is now used by anti tuberculosis workers globally from Iceland to the Philippines. Dr G Seret iron of Paris proposed the symbol, and in the United States the emblem links to over 1200 associations, 680 sanatoria, 400 dispensaries and 200 open air schools.
Trial at the circuit court Thursday involved Cal vin Howell suing the Monticello Automobile and Garage Company for 2500 dollars over a purchased car. The case referenced settled parties and procedural notes while another attorney was admitted to practice.
A youth who ran away from Philadelphia several weeks ago and drifted to Chillicothe and Cluskaburg is to return by train No 2 Friday morning. He has been in the city several days under police watch and has aided the station staff. He received money from his mother for his transportation home.
Clarence Matheney of Union Heights jailed for grand jury term in default of $500 bond on charge of immoral traffic with Ada Heatherly daughter of Lee Heatherly. Lee Heatherly tried for keeping a house of ill repute but discharged. Fred Moss arrested on old warrant in similar case and summoned for hearing.
After a two month search police arrested Thomas Williams, a colored man, on charges of stealing eight chickens from Mrs. John Cunningham. A warrant was issued in Magistrate T. IG Nicawarne's court and the case will proceed once witnesses are summoned. Williams is described as a notorious chicken thief with prior arrests on the same charge.
In New Martinsville on September 1, M. St. Neely of Fairmont and Louis Bennett of Weston were placed in nomination at the district Democratic congressional convention held at the courthouse for further nominations to follow.
Wesleyan football, with Coaches Felton and MeIntire, arrived by foot from Rock Cave with 25 players. They walked fifteen miles to Buckhannon for conditioning. enrollment was done Wednesday and the first scrimmage on College Field is set. Some players gained weight, Ellison joined late but is fit. coach praised the husky squad as well balanced with good weight. The piece notes 1912 California oil production at 87,000,000 barrels, up from the prior year.
Fragmentary OCR shows mixed numbers and names including totals like 9,688.24 and 11,913.78, with references to Wayne and Webster and a large total 563,750.52. Lacks coherent context, entities, or date.
An advertisement touts a local woman known as the Prettiest in Clarksburg. She is praised for her strict waist and dainty appearance, while endorsing Easy Task Snap soap for washing and preserving fabrics.
Frank B. Lycos gauger for the South Penn Oil Company and partner of 8. O. Hoyng plans to relocate his family to Clarksburg. He accepted a more lucrative position with the oil company and is regarded as one of West Virginia's best citizens, greatly missed by friends.
A hunter suffers a finger bite from a severed snake while rabbit hunting at night. Medical attention is unknown. The incident occurred near Guapton in a remote area, with local observers noting the rare bite. No fatal outcome reported.
Morgantown Sept 18 The largest freshman class in WVU history begins work as the war program expands. About 200 freshmen join a total enrollment exceeding 600 students as classes start Thursday.
Fragmentary ad copy references kitchen and china, urging readers to study the merchants and Manufacturers' news. It mentions Turn to the Daily Telegram for advertising ideas and tips to improve profits.
Marriage licenses issued include Roy Vance Moore and Missie Conrad and Pietro Lucente and Amalia Catacione, both pairs listed with St. Louis, Missouri. Licenses appear in a column of civil records with other filings and dates referenced.
The Republican Executive Committee of Harrison County schedules a county delegate convention at the Court House in Clarksburg on September 40 1913 at 2 1 oclock pm to nominate delegates to the Republican nominating convention and a candidate for Congress This notice is dated September 18 signed by A K Thorn chairman and L W Copeman secretary
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