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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1908

Page

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Many Seek City Posts and Appointments Highlighted

The notice lists numerous applicants for city offices and department posts. Police appointments include James Blair Frank Rush and others. fire department positions attract several names. water station en route jobs show multiple candidates. drivers, street team, city engineer health officer and city attorney roles are also sought by listed individuals.

Ty Vollnelt James Blair Frank Rush Mike A. Gul Robfart Siir Harry L. Brooks Michael Garce Palmer N. M. Waytn George Howe Charlee How Hichard Lowery G. W. Cunningham Frank Ste Nemar Robert Trent Mopkinn George” Nuitley Williass Post D. Ct Peovat A Brown Burr Welch John Howe Fred Won William Mutheran O. Martin Hugh Wine Guy Wine Fire Department George Mutheran Mike Cottingham

Sail ships Washington praises amid White House tone

A fragmentary item notes several ships and leaders praising the President's attitude toward ships and policy. Mentions Washington and the White House, with unclear dates and garbled phrasing.

Illegal Column: Wartime Funds Expenditures Ledger Flaws

Fragmentary OCR lists two examples of questionable fund disbursements from 1902 to 1907. It cites a U.S. or local government body with specific amounts including ten thousand seven hundred ninety seven dollars sixty eight cents and sixteen thousand one hundred fifty dollars eight cents, noting Hancock County involvement and veteran expenditures.

Columaub Cael Hancock Nty

Charleston Dispatch Reports General Mayo’s Horse Accident

News from Hamlin reports General Mayo suffered a broken bone after leaping from a runaway horse when it reared. The incident occurred during a drive to Hamlin as the animal panicked, leaving Mayo with a sprained ankle and heavy injuries.

Charleston Hamlin Tintaresants Anca Gevatal Cuapk Sascham Ueniken Sonen Mayo Wan May Washington

Orchestra Plays at Amithfualy Dance by Welles Seven

Welles orchestra of seven performed Monday afternoon at SmithNeld for a dance to be held that night in town. Local residents filled the venue as the group delivered lively numbers.

Welles SmithNeld

Brothers Drown in Petersburg Danger While Night Log Rattling

Int. April 20 report states Charles and John Aitiman brothers died while ratting logs at Petersburg. Their boats were recovered. Whitlam G. Psborn will travel to Pittsburg Tuesday to attend to business matters.

Petersburg Charles John Aitiman Whitlam G. Psborn Pittsburg

Finest Marble Claims From Colorado Yard Visit

Oliver P. Boughner and Mire Toughier visit Colorado Yule Marble Company in Gunnison County. The facility boasts the world’s finest white marble, powered by 1250 horsepower, with ongoing contracts for interior decorations. Mills run under Cot Meek as president and Yaemire YallFuds as contractor, noting vast unextracted blocks and a century of supply potential.

Mire Oliver P. Toughier Ian Women Boughner Martin Gunnison County Colo Auarrion Colorado Yule Marble Company Thie Company Oliver P. Boughner Peta Colorado Yule Cot Meek Yaemire YallFuds Union Paville Railrouil

Bryan's Election Trip Highlights Mid-April Visit

William J Bryan arrived in New York to meet his wife returning from Europe. He planned to consult with Henry Waterson, who expected a potential nomination, while Republican prospects for the nomination remained uncertain amid the bustling political scene.

New York Wiliam J Bryan Europe Moentk Henry Waterson Bryan Evan Oald

Prize Exhibit Cultivates Student Skill in Coal District

The Coal district schools plan a special exhibit at Adams ton school building on Saturday April 25 at 5 PM. The Board of Education offers a $5 prize for the best specimen or student work demonstrating skill, knowledge, and age-appropriate execution. Twenty seven teachers are urged to submit items, with parents invited from all sub-districts to attend and support the school and teachers.

Schools of Coal District Adams Ton Board of Education Bru Melle Wetwel

Ex-collector George L. Johnson Dies in Ohio at 70

George L. Johnson a longtime figure in Ohio Democratic circles and former revenue collector for this district under Cleveland died today at age 70. His career spanned decades in Toledo and statewide politics.

Toledo George L. Johnson Cleveland

New York Heads on Coal Property Sale in 1900s

April 20 news from New York notes a large coal property near Fairfax, Worthington, West Virginia, now largely owned by Col J M Guitry. It spans over 5,000 acres with output from 400 to 7,000 tons daily and a capacity around 2,000 tons. The price discussed is $1,200,000 in cash and $200,000 in notes.

New York Negorias Aairmont W. Va Col. J. M. Guittry Pitts

Delegates at Fallon County political convention endorse Taft

Clark County delegates at Fallon City convened on Saturday to nominate presidential candidates. William Taft praised as worthy of the United States presidency, with delegates instructed to vote for him at the Republican national convention in Chicago on June 16 2908. The assembly also backed administration policies and congressional representation, adopting rules and committees and naming delegates to resolutions and credentials.

Franco Clits New Martinsville Dietrich Foy Isin Falemont Weithe Chicago John G. Mortman Wheeling J. Keen Mannington William 31 Taft United Staten Stphen B. Elkina Nathan 2 Scott Dawson Congressional ‘Committee Harringn Couc L. J. Grifin D. B. Copenhaver Joohn Southern Charles G. Coftman Charles Powell W. D. Hughe E.T. Mills John W. Carpenter Ira L. Swiger Toarlan-Davignon L Stesle Thomas Coleman H. B. Strothler 1. I. Way W.G Osborn C. J. Pigott Pronty Re-Grim Frank Stout Haymond Maree Werney Steele Stra L. Swiger Randolph County Blains Parkersburg Gates S Baker J. L. Wambley J. B. W. Rumell Keim Bake B.A. Bowers WH. Gobi King Posta Davie Qvorge Adaimeort Howard Ariand Howard Sutherland Georgi C. Stnegisa Ng, Kelma J. L. G. Shull W. H. Mond TC. Dame Mos D. al. Baker WH. Rahbaugher W. Hig Matis Peter Madden G.picienspook J. L Cunningham J. L Vanscoy Noedeck al ML Fredrick Henry Shalt Hineyhan Ang Indore Andre’ Schers Son Vestite

Board Bill Case Near Court on Hoard Charge

Al Webbs of the Industrial addition awaits hearing before Magistrate Gordon on charges of attempting to defend Mr Kowa McGary proprietor of the Tana hotel for hoard bill amounting to 58. Webb was arrested Saturday evening by constable J Worthy Sehrador.

al Webbs Gordon Kowa McGary Sha Place

Waringington Doo Ape at Bonaiee Horsh Report

Fragmentary OCR text appears to mention names and places but lacks clear events. The readable portions show references to Waringington Doo and Bonaiee Horsh with unclear context or action. No verifiable dates, organizations, or outcomes are present.

Waringington Doo Ape Bonaiee Horsh the Raport Te Raat

Blass Blowers Hit By Reduced Wages Agreement

Blass Blowers workers face wage cuts of about twenty dollars per week as the new agreement remains in force until August 31. President Edwart Kelsor of the Blowers End Protective Association says cutters and flatteners have given up night work and wage gains, while the American company plans a million dollar investment, with blower and gatherer crews bearing the brunt.

Edwart Kelsor Blowers End Marly

Waldo Escapes From Kessler Hospital

G A Waldo, a patient at Kessler hospital, escaped a front wing as residents saw him roaming in the Wire addition at night. He was found by Policeman Brooks and Farmer after residents reported the incident and was taken into custody.

G. A. Waldo Kessler Hospital Mr. Wido Seth Brooks and Farmer Waldo

Pension Bill Passed For Texas Volunteers Deaths and Wounds

Washington April 20 The Senate approved a pension bill for surviving widows and veterans of Texas volunteers who fought frontier battles against Mexican raiders and Native tribes from 1845 to 1860.

Texas Volunteers Senate Washington, DD

No Meeting Place at Baptial Industrial School

Fragmentary notice reports no meeting place for a school and mentions anti quarters and an upcoming announcement by Superintendent Charles DeVaught for next Sunday. It notes services were not held Sunday and references past meetings about the school house undergoing changes.

Turkey Scares London After Naval Demonstration Halted

Reported fear in London as Turkey’s assurances on naval privileges appear to influence a planned Italian or Turkish demonstration near Tark Waters. Details are fragmentary but indicate a shift in naval posturing and regional tensions.

London Eng Turkey

Italy Presses Rome on Petal Privileges and Claims

Italy insists on Rome recognizing petal privileges and other claimed entitlements, asserting seniority in intercommunication and related privileges. The statement centers on Italy’s diplomatic stance amid ongoing discussions with Turkey and other parties.

Rome Turkey Wak Italy

Strother Birthday Observed At Home

In Mt Birmther a Mr Strother marked his fortieth birthday with a family gathering after a year of notable events. Two visitors joined the celebration at his home last Saturday, the day coinciding with his birthday anniversary.

Birmther Wiennture

Fragmented Mine Agreement Notice from Pittsburgh

A damaged clipping mentions an agreement or notice related to a mine or mining work in Pittsburgh dated January with unclear year. It references parties possibly including Ty Tink and Chana Falnwes and a timetable or acceptance condition though details are obscured.

Court operatives coming to federal court event

Tonight and tomorrow morning locals report a gathering of federal court staff with United States Marshal C D Watt and others from Parkersburg. District Attorney Mr M Sno wpjiey and Assistant Uletsict Attorney form Marshall may attend, per the notice.

United States C.D. Watt M. Shrewsberry L. Y Morrix Parkersburg M. Snowpjiey Marshall

CML Hurst Heads to Wilsonburg Court Hearing

CML Hurst, 91 Wilsonburg, was moved from the County Jail to Magistrate John T. Flynn's court at Wilsonburg for drunk and resisting Special Constable C. H. Springer. He escaped custody last week, was rearrested Saturday, and brought to jail again. A convocation of Ataniram Chapter No. 11 will meet in Masonde hall Tuesday for Taxa Arch degree work.

Com Hurst Wilsonburg John T. Flynn C. H. Springer Hurat Squire Finn Jalt Masonde Warrock

Bryan Pattthions Graves Fined and Writ of Error Granted

Judge McWhorter granted a writ of error review in the case of Mary L Morr vs Puchés Ineur- MAMINGYAM. The order, dated May, vacates a prior decision and assigns costs to Graves and others. The record notes ale and drinking and a passenger incident in Harrison County with references to a trial at the gote and local parties.

McWhorter Utrar Mary L Morr Puchés Ineur- Mamingyam Harrison Coun Alabama Brysh James Brean Ian Vel

New Officials Take Charge at City Headquarters in Garrett

garbled text reports new city officials assuming duties at the town offices in Garrett. It lists names such as J J Wood and Yoreph E Rtealvy as taking on chief roles and outlines appointments including Will H Cole as clerk and John Ward as superintendent of streets, with Hugh Callaghan over water works and other officers joining the city administration.

Garrett Jana Louis City Uae Wien J.J. Wood Dankie Mao Robert Rtealvy Alliciala Thair Will H. Cole John Ward Atreats Hugh Callaghas Soha ‘Brome Ety Trommurer Oolinetas

New Work on Termite Crunk Termite in Marshieiite Area

In county reports the Marshieiite Gas Company sees a drop of 1,800 regions in a test near Mary 1% Kramor farm on scary Lick Run. Hope Natural Gas Company delays work after theft incidents at Nancy Sits Griffin farm, while Reserve Gas drills on Limes H. Mortiaen farm. Independent Oil Company starts a test on William Teller farm, producing a slight yield. J Randolph & Co builds a rig for a test on Rue Mathry farm.

Marshieiite Gas Company Mary Kramor Scary Lick Run Shedis Hope’ Natural Gag Company Tenuttie Wlartine Nancy Griffin Gax Company H. Mortiaen William Teller Bulemark Fnr J. ¥. Randolph & Co Mathry

Troopers Poisoned in Chester During Strike Sentence

About forty state police members fell ill from ptomaine poisoning in Chester during a strike action. The report notes pale complexion and sickness spreading, with the second week of the strike seeing the company reportedly in control of the situation.

Chester State Police

Curvel Ends Ties with D A Rodfrey Carpet Firm

Local business reports show Curvel severing his connection with the D A Rodfrey Carpet firm. In forthcoming plans, he will fund a meat store recently opened by Joseph Stealer on Pike Street near Ycammore to provide his friends and the public with a selection of meats.

M.D. Curvel D. A. Rodfrey

Fleet Busy In Being Entertained On The Coast

In Los Angeles on April 80 this report notes entertainment for the Atlantic fleet. The next six days will see the fleet’s men engaged in a packed program occupying nearly every hour of their time with shows and activities along the coast.

Los Angeles Calif Wigan & Wedk Atlantic

Barker and Yale enter Virginia Business College

Two students, Barker of Pennsylva ny and Mine Yale s of Western, started courses at the Virginia Business College today. The brief notes their enrollment as a local education update.

Barker Pennslaiy Yales Westorn Virginia Busines College Rs Inn

WONELEY WINS HORTON Mase Apr 20 Mor tney Yonkers

Fragmentary wire text reports Woneley defeats Horton in a race or bout with unclear context. Mentions Yonkers and a date around April 20. Also notes a Teport about Mediterranean trade or shipping hints, with minimal coherent details.

Horton Mortney Yonkers Warntant

Chicago Grady Market Apr Wheat and Corn Prices

Chicago price report shows April wheat at 194 and corn at 66 in a concise midweek market brief. Ante GS 1 4 provides figures for traders tracking futures and spot prices.

Hampshire Swisher Sw w Martingville Apr 20

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Martingville Sphorre Sepélnary Wettel County Wiis

Goff Heads East Amid Judges Trip Talk

Fragmentary note reports 7DGE GOFF GOES EAST and judges Nathan Gott on a vetoes trip. Unclear text mentions telemony and tests, with terms like rug and dren. Unable to derive a clear event or outcome from the readable phrases.

Nathan Gott

Funeral Court Tore Twdge A. Dytom

A funeral court proceeding involving Twdge A Dytom is described with references to Apel, term, and federal siren taes, detailing the event in terse, damaged OCR style.

A. O. Dytom

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