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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
1
The report describes a pastor George W. Thompson's death by his own hand amid rumors of a forged engagement to the wealthy widow Mrs. Fannie Ken. Neighbors recount a troubled relationship and a claim of love lost as the root cause.
The recount of votes cast by preliminary returns shows Judge Meredith nominated for the senate with Thomas and Fi eming gaining a few votes at Mann Hut. No precincts reported irregularities and no further issues appeared at the county level. Rev A fsere to appear before the committee this afternoon regarding Glover White votes and potential No Means.
The Knights of Columbus appointed delegates for the state convention to be held in Charleston on May 12. Grand Knight Thomas W. Ward led the selection with Hogpeas, James T. Keevan, and Daniel Mulliran named as alternates likely to attend.
Tonight at the usual hour the city council will hold a short session in the customary place. The election returns will be canvassed and certificates issued to winners as the outgoing council transfers power to the incoming body. A brief meeting night is planned to wrap up affairs and set dates for the new administration.
Fragmentary report notes a fire destroying a store in Adamston. Mentions a lawsuit assignment, details a case against a former adjutant general, and lists $19 000 furnished by A G Young and J P Curk with witnesses receiving $100 each for appearance.
Two men entered the Citizens Bank at Chautauqua this morning, forced the cashier and manager into the vault, and escaped with about $3,000 in currency. Four pursuers are in pursuit across the Osage region into Oklahoma.
Turner was held by Justice James N. David to answer a grand jury indictment for breaking into a freight car at Byron and stealing merchandise. He and two others were seen carrying goods. bond was set at 4000 and he remained jailed.
A blaze destroyed Paris Brothers stock at Adamalon Friday morning. Lawman Brothers and James H Mines occupied Jepier H Mines building, which burned at 2 o clock. A large crowd gathered but water failed, shelves and goods burned, with losses around $3,000 for the Lawman Brothers and $2,500 for the state building. insurance listed at $800.
French forces clashed with Berber nomads near Colome Bachai Algeria. The French reported eight killed and one hundred wounded among their troops, while Berber losses were reported at 126 dead on the field.
In Rome on April 14 the church declares engagements must be in writing after next Sunday. Marriages by Catholic priests or civil magistrates will be invalid. only those contracted in writing and witnessed are valid. The ban affects Catholic and Protestant unions and emphasizes official contracts, read at noon from pulpits worldwide.
A Salem group led by Cayhier Homer G. Mekin Jey negotiates with a New York oil firm to make it the operator of a 30 000 to 49 000 acre mineral tract in Missouri. Details are scarce but the Salem owners expect a handsome cash sum and a significant operating margin once the arrangements are finalized.
A writ of error is granted in the Johnson and Briggs matter to review whether foreign workers in the state can be taxed by capitation. Originating with Orbell County, the county judge ruled one way and the circuit court reversed, sending the question to the supreme court for final decision.
Justice of the Peace Jamon B. Innis and his Bristol family plan relocation to Texas after considering a permanent seat. Several Squire family members are stationed at Martingbute, with Innis delaying county court resignation until the June term, then deciding whether to stay in the West or return to West Virginia.
Apr 17 at Primtytown Reform School three boys from Charleston and local youths escaped the state institution. They broke into a tailor shop stealing three suits and left their uniforms behind. They then looted a nearby store taking tobacco and other items before vanishing.
Fragmentary OCR note describes Francis Toroı, Hobie and Galferly preparing specifications for a plan involving a handsome dye Tageaiuide for Michael J France to the Delta at Witsonbure. Mentions action and about $10,000.
An unclear entry notes a youth named Sohn Spurgeon aged 19 in a pond event at Newforn. The fragment references a race or gathering on April 17 with a mention of Graver Bourgeon and a navy slang raft context but details are obscured.
Fragmentary text notes a planned reopening in Teonton of a Section tree with mentions of O Liners John Keeton Greuth and Hugh Jarvis Trey amid tentative dates and unclear details.
April 7 Charleston edition reports F Carl Brame a vacant senate clerk gone missing while visiting Patr ayont. Mr Gray, new to indexing the journal, has been here about two weeks and is reported gone. Several others, including J A Fyed, from Berneville, and Johnens and John 4 from Pearter, are noted nearby.
The article details Charles I. Hickman organizing the first Independent Telephone Association in the United States with Col T Mooré Jackson and others. It traces the early formation in 1484, later growth into the West Virginia Central Telephone Association, and Hickman’s role in promoting consolidated efforts to resist Bell Telephone. It cites a June 16 1896 letter urging cooperation among Fairmont and surrounding companies to unite against Bell.
Lydia McDivit Allan Josephine Tris was jailed Friday morning by Magistrate Gordon after conviction for drunkenness riotous behavior and default of a $10 fine. She was arrested in Point Comfort by Constable J Worthy Schrader and Percy Limer who had deputized for the occasion.
Work started Friday on a twelve room dwelling house in Jacketor Square for F Gocke, entering investment of the Retinson ral mie. The plans were drawn by Holmben Laterty. Dames Finday besquelmint as separate Vowde at Rut mach.
Plorénen Woeicht and Samuel Ruple were acquitted after a magistrate heard testimonies about a marriage living apart and disputes over custody. The case involved claims of desertion and theft involving Mrs. Weicht and a man identified as Beal, with connections to Somerset County and an Ohio arrest warrant.
Three companies of troop and state police arrived today to search for firearms, prevent crowding, and protect care of the injured after threats to resume travel. No disturbances during the night.
In Til Apel 17 a mob drove from town thirty Lallang workers employed by the Tite nolx Gentral at Clinton. They were charged with sending a black hand letter to Mayor Edmonson threatening his life.
Tohns McDonald, who recently resigned from the county court during his impeachment trial, has been divorced by his wife and has taken a new wife, Mrs. E. J. Miller, in Charleston.
New equipment for the steam plant and coal workings is being evaluated. Inspectors assess the setup as part of a detailed review of power systems, with trial runs and safety checks underway to judge suitability and efficiency.
The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States will meet in May and likely attract many clergy from West Virginia along with lay delegates. Topics include ministerial time limits, amotion plans, church regulation of amusements, and possible election of bishops. proceedings will occur in Baltimore with a session at McKinsey Memorial Hall.
Daniel McDonald a Canadian from Teated was moved from the county jail to the Weston asylum Friday on a charge of insanity His condition is described as not bad for the time being.
Miss Hollister is to address Goft Methodist Church at 8 o'clock tonight on temperance. The speech will urge moderation and self control as a civic duty.
A local teachers contest invites participants to submit coupons in honor of their favorite teachers. Coupons must be mailed to the designated office and postmarked by noon to receive credit for the day.
The Telegram reports tense vote standings with one day left in the Teachers' Privilege Contest as results come in. Readers are informed of late counts, a finish planned for Saturday at 7 PM, and a dramatic school rivalry over which teacher will represent public schools at a future event.
In a Wisconsin recount of the primary race, Gore gains a net plurality of 17 over Ogden. The canvass shows Gore with 2 107 votes to Ogden 2 087 as county boards adjourned after hours of testimony and debate.
A Socialist Day meeting drew about thirty attendees as national organizer M. Wilking spoke. The address featured a forceful presentation of doctrine and a call for the common good to guide labor and social reform.
A April 17 report from Washington states the Howie Permittee voted to table the Aldrich amendments. A hearing is scheduled tomorrow on the introduced measure, described as a preventative safeguard related to banking security.
Fragmentary stock note mentions Wallace Bank with shares around fifty dollars and bids fluctuating. some figures appear garbled but indicate modest activity and price movement through the trading session.
An upcoming local council gathering will address a planned travel event. Officials invite residents to attend and provide input on the venture and its potential impact on the community.
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