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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

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Little girl victim of criminal assault in county home

A seven year old girl was assaulted at her home by a man named Bathy, an employee at a Phoenix mining plant. The suspect was arrested and charged as magistrates prepare legal action. The child was reported in serious condition, with parents filing the complaint and a warrant issued for the suspect.

ErxGiek Hlayien Bb Phoenix Opp Ees Conatabjedt Clifore John Wilsonbisre Mtle Gorpaul Iriyan

Fugcy Completes ae Joe Fucey From Hidden Heirloom

Fragmented OCR notes describe Joe Fucey from Enwick Niles near Singwood arriving to work under crops and river protection for the Giviey Coat Company. Mention of curling on Baltimore Street and gravel delivery from Moundsville for Main Street paving hints at local civic projects and dependencies.

Joe Fucey Enwick Niles Singwood Feree Giviey Coat & Company Pucey Baltimore

Philippi soldiers remembered Awheeding and trial dates set

A court in May will hear the case of Gabery charged with a dangerous weapon offense and stoning a man in custody. Dr R A Haynes underwent appendectomy Saturday at St Marys Beast hospital and is expected to recover. At a weekly Pythian gathering, Dr Cox Brown was elected to membership.

Anin Dames A. Baker Alina Rich G. Real United States Dayton Chambersips Gabery R.A. Haynes Gabo St. Mary's Beast Lodhed Pythian Woodingn of the World Cox Brown We Orlér

Miners Die in Gas Explosion at Somer Coal Mine

An explosion due to gas at a Somer coal mine kills ten miners, while a separate ceremony at Shiloh Battlefield honors Minnesota soldiers with Governor Johnson and state officials in attendance.

Rata. Eng Somer Free Smiloh Minn Apr Minnesota Shiloh Johnson

Rapatistan delegates elect at large amid tariff demand

Delegates at the Rapatistan state convention elected Lodge and Crane as delegates at large to the national convention. Postmaster General Meyere Wee served as temporary chairman. Governor Cutts Guild Jr. was endorsed for higher honors with his nomination for vice president favored by many. The convention urged revision of the tariff and indicated a preference for Roosevelt.

Boston Mass Meyue Wee Cutts Guild, Jr Maktachneetts Roosevalk Lodgeant Crane Secretary of the Navy John D. Log Sidney 0. Bigney

Akron Jail Fire Kills Inmate and Injures Deputy

A jail fire at Akron inmate Antopo Pessoline, an Italian tailor, started today in a padded cell and burned him fatally. Deputy Sheriff Corey was seriously burned while attempting to rescue Pessoline. The jail suffered damage and prisoners panicked amid the blaze.

Akron Antopo Dadius Sherif Corey

Killed in Fine New York. Two Chesters die in crash

Avr. 10. Two young Chesters were killed in New York City today after a collision near 25 Pitt Street. Several others injured as the crash caused extensive damage and a long line of responders blocked the road.

Macc Chesters

Fragmented OCR Note on Local Event Schedule at Daytime

An unclear OCR snippet references a WWE content time at 1:30 and a Dayton location. It mentions three named individuals and a Friday event, with vague notes on penalties and weeks. The readable parts do not form a complete cohesive report or confirm outcomes or precise actions.

Ansted Man Kills Wife Then Self with Axe

Apr 10. Johnson Wood of Ansted killed his wife by axe blows then took his own life, striking his head repeatedly. The tragedy occurred shortly after the wife’s death. Police ruled it a suicide following the domestic calamity.

Huntington Johnson Wood Ansted Aicide

Police Court Victims Hear Drunkenness Charges

Two individuals appeared before Mayor Critw in sallee court this morning for public drunkenness. Joan Ingxbaum was jailed for three days for nonpayment of a fine, while Thames Simpeon paid a $3 fine and was released.

Critw Sallee Court Joan Ingxbaum Thames Simpeon

Murderer Hanged in Norfolk Virginia

A condemned killer named Thurman from Wee Teint Kentucky was executed in Norfolk for the murder of Walter P. Dolen of Mexolan. The hanging took place as the law was carried out, ending a brutal crime case that strained the local justice system.

Norfolk Lee i Thurman Wee Teint Walter P. Dolen Mlefixan Winsneer Te

Chicago Brats Market Chicago TL April 16 wheat

Wheat futures in Chicago show activity with slight gains and competitors mentioned. Tylor Williams of Dots is noted in a birth reference dated Friday.

Chicago

Woman Kills Man in Cassopolis Street Shooting

In Cassopolis Michigan on April 10 Carleton Morgan 35 of South Bend Indiana was shot and killed in the street. Mrs Gorge Metak er of South Bend is under arrest with her mate Marvin Metaker who allegedly followed Metaker to the town and fired at her husband but Morgan was hit. Police state Metaker claims Metzker fired first.

Metzker Thy Fred Morgan Metaker

State prints advance copies of 1908 legislature acts

The public printer issues 1000 advance copies of the acts for distribution to legislators. Superintendent Miller receives 6000 copies of the school laws for statewide distribution. Due to changes in election laws, Pardon Attorney Lively prints a large number of copies of the election laws for distribution across counties.

Leg Tire Miller Pardon Attorney Lively

Local Woman Dies in Hospital at 42

Mrs Lola Norman of Mt Clare dies from peritonitis Friday morning at 6 in a local hospital. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Mille, 42 years old. Funeral arrangements not yet made. services at her late home, burial in Cork cemetery.

Lola Norman Mt. Clare Wits G. S. Norman J. A. Mille Cork

Virginia debt case sees withdrawal of attorney Holmes Conrad

Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Clark W May in Washington over Virginia debt case before the U S Supreme Court. Attorneys for Virginia and debt certificate owners have had a dispute, and Holmes Conrad of Winchester has temporarily withdrawn from the case due to differing opinions among counsel.

Virginia Clark May Washington Atorney Clark W. May Td States Supreme Court Aispatch Holmes Conrad Winchester Vie Eink West Virginia

Hubbard Wins In Ohio County Nomination Race

W P Hubbard won the nomination for congress over Robert Hazlett in Ohio County by about two thousand votes, roughly a two to one margin. The report notes incomplete returns and mentions a local church meeting at First Presbyterian tonight.

W. P. Hubbard Congres Robert Hazlett Ohio County Hubbara

Funeral Arrangements Pending for Pennsylvanian Patient

The article reports the death of a man from Pennsylvania aged 29, after a short hospital stay of one week. He had lived with his mother, who traveled from her home to be with him when he died. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed.

Te Ji Fmkhnen Bridesrom Aled Kesler Dinease Whley Ter Thome Pennsylvania Thittedley Nichtater Pelson Sway Mate Eckelburger

Annual shoots to be held by state military companies

Annual shoots are planned by state military companies this summer with emphasis on improvements in target practice. Each brigade company will compete for state honors and decide which members of the two regiments will advance to national rifle practice later in the year.

Mtate

PRESIDING ELDER TO PREACH AT PRIDES CHAPEL MEETING

The Rev. Dypreas of the African Methodist Episcopal church will preach and lead a quarterly meeting at Pride's chapel A M E church tonight. Rev. Mr. Smith returns from Buckhanan district conference reporting a successful session. Mary Grace Gragnan, district missionary society president, says the society’s interest has grown across the state.

P. West

Monument dedication set for June 18 in Parkersburg

The Daughters of the Confederacy will erect a monument in City Park Parkersburg to honor Confederate veterans. The dedication falls on the centennial birthday of Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy, with the date set for June 18.

Daughters of the Confederacy City Park Parkersburg Thia Jefferson Davis Confederacy

Water discount period extended for city election day

The council chamber, used for the city election, extends the water renta discount by one day. Those who wish to take the discount must pay today or tomorrow.

Elizabeth Flynn Passes Death River In WA

Elizabeth Flynn crosses Death River in Washington. The obituary notes her residence on Isn Street and the time of death around 2:15 Thursday afternoon. Funeral services are planned Monday at 10 am at the church of the Trimaculite Conception with burial in Holy Crom cemetery. Pallbearers listed include Byrd, James T. Dendy, Enoch C. Tytrisk, Michael McDonnell, and Harvey W. Armor.

Bjimabeth Wigan Ayy Isnn Street Ahl Flybowne John Te -Fiyan wWitmouburgs J. i -Hewitt Faire Monle Deary Gertrude Tien Agnes Plyns Holy Crom Pal Bearsry Fin Ws Byrd Jamia T. Dendy Enoch C. Tytrisk Mighail McDonnell Or Monongah Michael Moran Harvey W. Harmor

Deputy to Escort Forgery Suspect From Corpus Christi

Deput y sheriff William Leonard is due to arrive tomorrow with E Thad Post who was captured in Corpus Christi Texas and is being brought back to face forgery charges tied to a $260 note payable to the Stewart Wrult Company. Post allegedly fled after obtaining habeas corpus papers at Karnes City Texas as authorities pursued him.

William Leonard E. Thad Post Corpus Christi Tex John B. Post Stewart, ‘Wrult Company

Mayor Weekley Do Resign

The Lumberport Independent reports a special edition that Mayor W. J. Weekley of Lumberport will resign at a special council meeting next Monday evening. The notice states he will explain his pension and the resignation plan during the address.

Weekley Lumberport Independent Na Saya W. J. Weekley Rensions

Pupils to present recital at First Baptist church

The pupils of Broaddns Institute music and expression departments will give a municipal and literary recital tonight at the First Baptist church. The program includes Mother's Po Little Lamb, The Burial of Sir John Moore, and selections by the Parka Ladies Quartette, with performances by many named students and ensembles.

Broaddns Institute Firat! Baptist Church Lamb Parka Ladies Sir John Moore Alene Highland Brooks Pauline Easter

Teachers' Contest for Clansman Tickets at Grand Opera House

A coupon promotion invites coupons to award orchestra tickets for the performance of The Clansman on Monday April 20 at the Grand Opera House. Cut out and mail to the office. entries received after noon are credited next day.

Ance the Clansman The Grand Opera

How the Vote Stands in City Teachers Contest

The Daily Telegram reports results for the popular teacher vote with Miss Martha Tate leading at 209 votes, Dell Ball 40, Mollie Grapes 40, Blanche Stonestreet 56, and others ranging from 3 to 490 in a heated contest. Voters are urged to support their favorites, as early voting and coupons are mentioned amid lively schoolroom enthusiasm.

Glansman Aft Daily Telegram Martha Tate Dell Ball Mollie Grapes Bertie Boylen Blanche Stonestreet Jen Tigly Blanche Gibson M. ¥. Jones Stella Hates Anna Dean Mayme Leatherman Clamaman

Snider and Others Visit City for Events and Meetings

Snider is booming as delegate hopeful at the Denver convention, with citizens aligning behind him for Bryan sympathy. Key visitors include John W. Carpenter from Salem, Ald Fitzhugh, E. D. Tumin of Morgantown, Samuel D. Bragg of Parkersbore, Jake Fisher of Sutton, M. Keatley of Sietershiile, Annette How of Richwood, Fiore Mie a local teacher, and Mark Walden among others visiting Friday.

John W. Carpenter Salem Ald Fitzhugh Bridgeport E. D. Tumiin Morgantown Wae Samuel.d. Bragg Parkersbore Seamer Jake Fisher Sutton Visttor M. Keatley Sietershiile Tly Laiter Peilay Annette Richwood Mies Fiore Mie Giri Mt Aalem Mrk Walden Boyt

County Clerk Nomination Contests Lead to Recount Session

In a county Republican meeting the recount process for county clerk candidates Gore and Ogden proceeded with all ballots reviewed. Ogden led Gore by seventeen votes after totals, with certificates of nomination issued and executive committee members named for the forthcoming state, congressional, and senatorial conventions.

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Untitled regional blurb from South Bend area

Fragmentary 1940s era note references sewer work and northern terrain. Mentions Wat Cee and Reid, with unclear actions or dates. With limited readable text, the item appears to be a brief public notice or logistics snippet rather than a full report.

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