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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

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Catholics Give Thanks For Progress Of Church

A late 19th century city council meeting records a move to rent city offices, appoint building and street committees, and outline costs for a new city home. Actions include tenant agreements, water works charges, and committee assignments among Mayor, Clerk, and aldermen to oversee operations and infrastructure.

Kewtio Consell Robbina Ander- Earnat Johnson Garrett Lynch Bian Dia Hoffman Hall Minkow Feshinton Orrer Mresco Johnaga Anderson Bland Brandh Robbins Con- la Eee Garrett Antif Ie Bland Leyden Gart—Kravet Lynch Torbine Ydon Connell Eee Cork Hensee Eens Clerk Beritavlon Rottin Johnson and Munding Lynen Bind Anderbots

Bees Swarm Early Amid Unseasonably Warm Weather

The warm spell this month triggers unusual bee swarming in Ohio as many colonies split into new swarms. Beekeepers report antici pation of more activity than usual with several swarms already seen on trees and in bathe areas, disrupting traditional timing before mid May.

Ohio Divinde

Generous New Orleans Disaster Aid Welcomes Tornado Sufferers

Funds and provisions stream into New Orleans for disaster relief of tornado victims in Louisiana and Mississippi. Volunteers and agencies coordinate shipments and support to help those affected.

New Orleans Provisluies Eloihlay

Taft Delegates Instructed At Colorado Convention

Taft delegates at a Colorado convention instructed by the publican party to vote for Taft at the national convention. The report notes ships and naval primacy as a potential outcome of different strategic choices, underscoring U S military and diplomatic aims.

Pubela Colo Segalon Taft

Car Rides in Cleveland Reflect End of Streetcar Era

A garbled Cleveland dispatch notes streetcar service ending today with lines disrupted and passengers adjusting. It mentions Cortinwing Mth banal shale Cain gem and a continuing shift to other transit modes despite limited readable details.

Boiler Explodes in Portsmouth Wrecking Belttanie Battlefront

A boiler explosion in Portsmouth injures several workers as air raid sirens sound. Authorities report a British battlefront disruption as emergency crews rush to the scene and the casualty toll rises amid ongoing tensions this evening.

Portsmouth Jem Wieseage Belttanie Weverntign Urletanta

West Virginia Girls Industrial School Opinion Piece

A correspondent visits the West Virginia Girls Industrial School and lauds its efficiency and value. The piece praises its mission to reform and educate, arguing the institution stands as a beacon improving homes by guiding at risk girls toward truth industry and happiness.

Girls’ Industrial School Salem West Virgina Girls Industria West Viretila

Mine Committee Meeting Sets Stage for Senate Examinations

The legislative joint mine committee will meet Monday evening May 4 at the Hotel Ruffner in Charleston. Afterward the group will continue sessions at the capitol to consider questions and motions to present or minimize the same. Members or those with inquiries are invited to speak before the committee.

Yeathgntiiar Ruffner Charleston Senate Uunidr Capitol Ats Tom Amine

Taft Mot Springs Kite Convention Sparks Taft Talk

Sentiment at Taft Mot Springs Arkansas centers on Helogatenat likely restricted. Avleemites weigh in on large policy impact during today’s gathering.

Mot Springs Ark Aye Taft

Governor Appoints Successor to May

The governor must appoint a successor by law under section 17 of article 7. The attorney general examines the case, and the appointment process proceeds with the Senate involvement and official channels. The appointed official acts under the governor’s authority until a formal swearing-in.

Altierily Artice Honnes

Evans to Compa Paso Noilos Not Sprinas

An obscure OCR fragment notes a plan or event involving Evans and Paso, with unclear references to 2K It and Usar Admini Kyane. The text mentions improving something, possible timing, and a tied work period, ending with a vague note about February and a Golden Gate reference.

Murderer Hanged in Pennsylvania for Wife Slaying

In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania SteLeod McDonald alias Goapor Knalarht was hanged today for the murder of his common law wife Mrs Bexsle Hyslop. The execution was carried out amid official proceedings and public attention.

Pittsbcro Apa Goapor Bexsle Hyslop

Retired judge Shauek praised for long ministry

A state judge Jom A Shauek retirer from the bench after a long career as Justice of the State Supreme Court. Colleagues and officials celebrate his service and announce successor Pe duase J le Price.

Colum Jom A. Shauek Fetes Lie Pywitian Jot Pe Duase le Price

Coney Island Show Arrangements Scrambled in Vague Report

Fragmentary OCR text hints at Coney Island LM and Tait Shows arranging activities before a weekend event. Mentions an exhibit site, Palrmount area references, and possible preparations for exhibitors or bearers. Details are unclear due to garbled wording.

Tate Medea Palrmount Darihersurg

Cardinal Gibbons Speaks at New York St Patrick Cathedral

In New York at St Patrick's Cathedral Cardinal Gibbons delivers a sermon for the 100th anniversary of the New York diocese. He honors Archbishop Logue and Archbishop Warley, praises the cathedral, and stresses unity, faith, and service to the church and country.

Ae York New York St. Patricks Roosevelt Warley Cardinel Gibbons Cardinia Logue Armag Primite Ireland Archdioces St. Patrick the Aposte St Paul Apostle Wwe Diocese of Walla Jethy David Holomon Josiah House of Prayer Church of Christ Mie Abelill Reanomin Tell Lemeyenta Jerusalem Jermalent

Hughes Nominates Huntington Representative at Moral Convention

A local moral convention held in Huntington on April 24 pledged support for Congressman Hughes. The plan confirmed a nomination for a representative unduly affected by the union dispute, with opposition reportedly muted amid controversy.

Prohibition Party Committee Discusses County Meeting

An array of garbled remarks outlines a Prohibition party committee discussion at a county executive session. The text references a meeting, arrangements for a county event, and aims to influence local voters, with mentions of listeners and an eloquent address.

M. E Jacobe Martone Efmiventions

Marconi System 5 Demonstrated At Court House

The Marconi system of wireless telegraphy was demonstrated at the courthouse by Mesara J J Kollel and J Shannon before about 100 spectators. The demonstration showed electric lights bells and other effects without wires as the audience watched in amazement. Demonstrations to be held each evening at 6 o clock with more views to follow as the wireless system gains prominence.

Marconi Mesara J. J. Kollel J. Shannon Ménague Jem Operate

Mason Declines Fairmont April Governor Nomination

Maxon renews stance not to be a Republican candidate for governor. Mason Wieshawn may present a declaration at the convention. he says he has not changed his mind. The original statement remains in effect according to State Papers.

Fairmont Joby W. Maxon Jdge Mason Wieshawn Fnr

Kanawha Miners Reach Accord With One Point Open

In Charleston Ayr on the morning conference the scale committee of Kanawha miners and operators agreed on most terms but one point remains unsettled awaiting final decision.

Charleston Ayr

British torpedo boat sunk in North Sea ambush

A British torpedo boat seaplane escort was attacked off Kentish by enemy forces during night maneuvers. The vessel Gata was struck and sunk with loss of life. one crewman survived.

Halwion Bog Seateaser Gata Fa Trie Ok Kenths

Local Woman Delivers Ten Pound Baby in New Kensington

Mrs Glover of New Kensington Pa welcomed a ten pound son. Mire Lewis Glover, the mother, resides at the home with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Smithy. Mrs Glover visited relatives after the birth passing through town.

Ain Smithy Mire Lewis Glover New Kensinton Mra Glover

New York Dome Thrower Dies After Bomb Attempt

A man identified as Sit, described as an anarchist, died in an explosion during a bomb attempt near Dome Thrower Deal in New York on April 4. The incident left several injuries and is under police investigation for possible terrorist links and motive.

Trusts and Labor Legislation in the Special Message

The message outlines proposed federal action on labor reform and antitrust oversight. It urges new laws for injury relief, a district labor statute, tariff investigations, and permanent regulatory bodies to supervise accounting and corporate power. It warns against injunction abuse and class conflict rhetoric.

Ibrobon Hn Park Ag Senate Hpado Daxiro Lucy Jaye District of Columbia Saflc House of Representatives Hanks Seemy Dumingogwe Slassler

Scott Sues For AIS Aunt's Estate

A messy OCR note reports Scott suing over the estate of AIS aunt Eni Gayl an Austrian abbey 30 year old army member found floating in a river near Mononphnts. The incident mentions a party of men at a mouth and an apparent fall from a trestle linked to an attack of apnea leading to drowning.

Eni Gayl Dogncrom

Coal Suit Wins Canal Coal Contract From Panama

Castner Curran Bullitt secure a Panama Canal Commission coal contract for 280000 tons of Pocahontas and 100000 tons of New River, assigning Norfolk based firms as freight receivers. The deal, bidding against fifteen rivals, promises about 750000 dollars to the state in twelve months with quality checks by the United States Geological Survey.

Castner, Currad & Bullitt Iw Pasahuntas Palaiis Canal Commission Tilt Panama Cuntner Curran Bullittch Gay Or Co Bede Fot Nanson New York Lambert's Point Ene Erié Jing Wan Mwarden Barwin White Cox Company Fom Newport News Hampton Fonds United Gamer Curranne Hula Waa Ehmere Cmatoer, Corsan & Bullitt

Progran Delegation and Beaver Contingent Chosen in N J Convention

Apr 28 in Trenton the Democratic state convention selected a delegation to Beaver with the Haft rule applied. The lead group was instructed and the program agreed upon for the state gathering.

Trenton Amins

Lamp Explosion Injures Margaryt Coberly Family

A lamp exploded in a Montrain room injuring Margaryt Coberly the Fevour-old daughter of Squire J. G. Coberly and her sister Ella. The blast seriously threatened Margaryt's life while Mex Coberly and her son G Is Colwsly suffered lighter injuries.

Wlkins Ape Margaryt J. G. Coberly Montrain Herae F Ella Mex Coberly Colwsly Margaret

Farm Labor Demand For 1908 Noted In Colorado

A Farmers Institute report from Greeley Colorado outlines labor needs for 1908. Regular monthly help costs 30 dollars with room and board, extra workers for winter at 30 dollars, and irrigation labor at 30 dollars per month plus extra pay for Sundays and holidays.

Denver Colo Enoch Leraedly Farmers’ Institute Greeley

Postal Recipts Decrease Highlight Rural Postal Plan Debate

A rural postal rate proposal faces critique as postal receipts show a $260,957 drop from March 1965 to March 1967. Postmaster General Meyer argues for a new act to establish a parish post on rural routes.

Wablileton D. G Mryer

Delegates Leave Hile S ersme at Fison County Convention

Delegates depart from the Fison County meeting as the Stu delegation awaits the Pend Weserrme. The convention schedule continues with anticipated retracing and a possible resumption later.

Fison County Stu

Bequests to Jane Bay Home for Boys Challenge

A probate filing seeks to set aside bequests to the Jane Bay Home for Boys. The suit claims about $160,000 in the will of Jane Bay, dated July 4, 1676, is improperly directed. Legal representatives Pace ail Newbod and John Pow for the defendants contest the trust setup.

Jane Bay Bautimo Musata Mia Jon Yretordey Sori United States Natian Hay Scott Jeanette Scott Altormeys Ail Newbod John Pow den May Howes Gaye Carter Cumberian Dugan Charles Carter Jane Uay Senator Beott Jeanetta Bentetlalin Dane Hay Hus Boneth Jeanetta Rooft Jane Fay

Death of Miss Bertha Mon fay after illness

Announcement reports the death of Miss Bertha Mon fay after a four week illness from typhoid fever. She was a cultured Presbyterian young lady with many friends. funeral arrangements are not detailed in the notice.

Bertha Otelock Minami Valley’ Hospital Dayton Xenia Mick Dake Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Iyatn Tier Deh

Gas on Trains Trial Sparks Negotiated Refuel Plan

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company regulates an experiment to test gas on the palmer boil, with a wired Weep able Pet to the Zaneavilly hope Wheiley to Tews. The natural gas cost is about 25 cents per thousand feet, while the manufactured gas should cost $5 per thousand feet.

Baltimore Ohio Regulag

Cashier Arrested in Bank Embezzlement Case

Fred Lubhe, cashier at the First National Bank of Dittevoro, Ind, was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly embezzling 500 dollars. Police say the incident occurred yesterday as investigators review internal records.

Angeles Cal Apel Fred Lubhe First National Bank of

Fire destroys home in La Porte tragedy and arson suspected

In La Porte Indiana a residence owned by Mrs Helle Ginnahwne Tnuit was burned to the ground with the body of three Chinese servants found inside. Authorities suspect incendiary arson and tragic loss, while preparations for inquiry continue. Montreal dispatch notes penny system rollout on Grand Trunk line with pending damages suit over costs.

LA Porte Indy Montreal Slifct Aclnie Teras Mn

Teachers May Strike Over Pay In Gallatin Missouri

Two hundred school teachers in Gallatin Missouri report a wage order will take effect in the fall. They demand higher salaries and declare many teachers will not teach if raises are not forthcoming.

Ghicago Gallatin Fem

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