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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1913
Page
1
William Randolph Hearst argues that living costs in England free trade are as high as in the United States protectionist system. He asserts tariff reductions do not lower living costs but harm employment while lowering wages. He cites wages in England 40 to 50 percent lower than in America.
Wilmington police arrest Mrs LM Wiggin McDermott mother of Homer Wiggins the escaped convict who killed himself after a pistol battle. Also held are Wiggin's brother Harry and two others as they face charges of aiding a robbery and receiving stolen goods after $1226 recovered from the trolley office theft. A lively police court session follows a night of celebration with ten drunken offenders.
A party of guests with Superintendent E Bowman traveled from Fairmont to Weston on a special Weston line trip, returning Sunday. The regular schedule opens tomorrow with a 9 am departure from Fairmont, and a special train will run with traction officials aboard. Stops along the route will include photographed points of interest and a large crowd is expected at Weston for a fitting program.
English labor leader Tam Minn announced in St Louis his plan to investigate conditions of shoe workers in St Louis and mill workers in Granite City. He cited scarce organization among workers and questioned if Granite City mirrors Pittsburgh district conditions. He noted about 50 000 men in the shoe industry nationwide facing long weeks and long days.
New York Sept 28 Wilbur Foraste, a seventeen year old boy from Arevalo, was held for forty eight hours after being charged with stealing from a department store to aid his plan to enter Oxford University. He claimed the theft was to finance his trip to England and his goal to pursue the university opportunity.
Athens Sept 22 Mary Miller 46 wife of Petar Parito of Afeatowhraokk died from a gun wound Saturday evening. Funeral services conducted by Leo Lege at the church of the Immaculate Heart, burial in Holy Cross cemetery. She is survived by her husband and three children. Her death followed a dispute with John Whitaker who was charged with shooting. The event followed a short illness with stomach and liver trouble.
Washington Sept 24 The Senate and House conferees reached final agreement on the tariff bill as Democratic amendments prevail On cotton futures tax and many duty reductions the conference report moves to the House For revenue measures majority leader Underwood notes slower pace as the House and Senate compromise.
Adolphus Busch of St Louis was awarded the cordon and first class cross of the order of Philip the Good by the Grand Duke of Hesse for his philanthropy. The report notes Mason of Elkins visiting the city on Monday as part of the day’s activity.
Miss Barbara Stephens daughter of Congressman William B Stephens of Los Angeles and Lieutenant Randolph Zane of the United States Marine Corps were announced at the Stephens home. Lieutenant Zane is a son of Rear Admiral Zane. Miss Stephens was a debutante last winter at the national capital.
Barbara Crislip aged 77 died at her daughter Arch Murray’s home in Oral after a short illness. She was a native of Upshur county, joined the Methodists and remained active. Survived by sons and daughters including Isaac Hinkle, Zadock Marlin, Omar Singleton, J S Singleton, Charles Meater, W K Criss, M Crissip, G Cristy, Winfield Crislip. The funeral was conducted by Rev B J Stout from the Murray residence with burial in the Masonic cemetery.
Lord Mayor Rowslar of Lannton elected today after long service in city governance. He was born in 1862 and has led a large paper-making business, with a rapid political ascent. The role typically follows years as alderman and sheriff.
Detire prepstation ire sakier way here for the pilgrimage of Shriners to the big ceremony a session and constituting exercise of Nemesses Temple of Bryntic Bhrinera at Parkersburg October 3. Special accommodations promised by the railroad company on October 23 Friday morning and fully 100 Shriners and their attendants expected to join the caravan here at Salem. The Parkersburg meeting is expected to fire the flexust Manonic event ever held in the state. The newly chartered temple will be constituted by Hon. OW. W. In potentate of the Imperial Shrine of North America who will preside at the ritual work by Past Potentates William J. Cunningham Baltimore and William B. Melish Cincinnati Imperial Outer Guard James Campbell Honolulu and illustrious Nobles J. W. Boyle Utica N. Y. and Seth Haskins Peoria Ill. Special invitations extended to officers and patrols at Wheeling Charleston Cincinnati Columbus Haltimore Ashland Pittsburg and Cleveland. The program includes Parade at 3 15 p m Ceremonies of constitution at Ter rapin Park section of officers and initiation 97 Business session and ceremonial session Mystic banquet.
John A Fleming dies at home in Shinneton after illness. He was born there in 1839 and educated locally, later farming and serving as county clerk and tax official. A Republican, he helped organize the First National Bank of Shinneton and served as its first president. He married Sale Gap, and their children include Alice Harvey Boyd and Frederick H. Fleming. His wife died years ago. surviving siblings William H. Fleming and Mare A. Davis. Funeral arrangements to be announced after word from a daughter in Mexico.
The record shows a partial docket involving a case titled Condamer versus the board of education of Union district, contesting district line changes and school consolidation, with other cases continued for the day. Also noted is a separate matter about the Byrom Ott filing with Gas Company against 10. O. Morgan for an related action.
Harris ton Mississippi riot left three white men dead seven Negroes wounded and two Jones brothers lynched their bodies found and buried. Theodore Roosevelt expected to be tried in the wilds of South America with travel from New York October 4 for two months of speeches then journey toward Cayaha Brazil and Taragtay river challenges ahead.
Address planned by Rev C. J. Hall in Bridgeport on Tuesday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church. Hall, noted for eloquence, will speak on the subject of prohibition for the public.
The Rev James H Terry pastor of the Baptist church preached his last sermon at the town on Sunday evening. He will re enter Cromer Seminary in Philadelphia where he has prepared for the ministry. Terry won broad support and friendships during his stay. Fr 7 Garrett collected a purse of 50 dollars presented by D D Barner. Terry thanked the crowd in a grateful speech.
Typhom Faver Patat aged 1% years daughter of Mr and Mrs Henderson of Hart Street Stedley Heights died Sunday after noon at 4 1/2 o clock from typhoid fever Funeral services will be held at home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery O T Williamson of Walford was a guest at the Gore Sundar hotel event
Pope Piux health improved today as he received a group of pilgrims and addressed their prayers. The pontiff expressed gratitude for the support and participated in a blessing ceremony with several aides and clergy in Rome.
At Dakview mining camp twenty miles from Wallenberg Colo strikers fired from surrounding hills into strike breakers cabins. The exchange of shots lasted about half an hour as mine guards rushed the attackers who fled into the hills. No injuries were reported.
Militant arson squads burned at the municipal golf links in Haverhill Massachusetts. Harry F. Lee, fatally injured, died from a motorcycle collision with an electric car. His sister Lilian, riding in a basket, was instantly killed. The attackers left a note connecting the incident to a timber strike. The attackers were linked by marriage to colonel Roosevelt.
Edward McDonald, minted as a midlife axed man, was found unconscious in a San Francisco lodging house last night with over one million dollars in negotiable securities sewed in his sent. Authorities say the wealth comes from forty-odd private companies, all drawing interest. No explanation was granted regarding his fortune.
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