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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
1
The Clarksburg Gas and Electric Company begins installing gas and electric meters under a new 30 year city franchise. Workers price meters at vari ous points with the company paying for meters and equipment. Work will push to complete early next year, aiming to meet the franchise deadline and perhaps reduce rates from previous levels.
Mont Kh Lute president of the Wheeling board of trade expresses gratitude for the hospitality shown to the 60 members of a West Virginia excursion party. He notes visits to 23 towns, aims to foster friendly business relations and keep West Virginia money in the state, with continued cooperation among local businessmen.
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition for Beattie is scheduled to open June 1 and close October 15, 1909. Work is ahead of the Lews and Clark expo at Portland, with grading avenues and buildings well underway. The administration building and manufacturers building are progressing, several permanent structures are rising, and decorative features like the massive geyser fountain are being finished.
Not for Bryan New Haven. Con delegates elected here by the Democratic State convention were not instructed. The committee on resolutions refused to adopt a platform to place the convention on record in favor of Bryan and also refused to accept a resolution expressing continued confidence in Bryan's leadership.
A fragmented report notes a plan tied to the national Democratic convention proposing the use of three hundred Pullman cars as an alternative to the previously favored option. The garbled text hints at logistical debates and regional reactions.
An explosion on the steam cruiser Matsushima while at Makang harbor, Pescadores Islands, sank the ship. Boats from other ships rescued 141 men including officers. many cadets remain missing from a crew of 1,000. Cause unknown.
In New York on April 30 Justice Michel confirmed Referee Cohalan’s report in the annulment case of Helen Maloney daughter of Martin Maloney of Philadelphia. The report held the marriage to Arthur H. Osborne void. Maloney is free to marry Samuel Clarkson the Englishman she eloped with last September.
Laimphere arrested in Laporth Ind for suspected arson at Mrs Délla Gunnes home. He is charged with first degree murder in connection with the fire that killed Mrs Gunness and her three children.
The cold weather did not damage fruit blossoms and crops are safe. Despite freezing temperatures ordinary conditions would have harmed blossoms but cloud cover during the cold wave prevented frost, preserving the crop production.
County Clerk and deputies announce the new license year begins tomorrow on May 1, covering fourteen months. All licenses issued under the new law extend for fourteen months from May 1.
The joint state committee of miners and operators in Charleston reached an agreement at 1 a.m. after a three day conference. The 1906 scale remains in effect, with monthly pay continuing and eight thousand miners to stay at work.
Local men on a treatment program are observed during a forty fifth annual meeting of the West Virginia State Medical Association in Morgantown. The dense agenda lists dozens of speakers, topics on tuberculosis, typhoid, influenza, surgery and gall stones with sessions at Grand Opera House and Waldo hotel, culminating in an informal social session.
A Washington report notes the House committee on hemline and curemacy declined to take up a proposed measure today. The item, labeled as Vreeland currency UIT, was postponed with a continuation referenced to page five.
Avery Independent coal company reports busy mines in Clarkaturg area with several companions working at full capacity. Railroads supply samples and large orders pour in as renewed activity in mining continues. Operators express optimism for summer prospects and sustained output.
Delegates from state congressional districts gathered at the Hotel Astor in New York in response to a call from the four delegates at large elected by the state convention. The conference aimed to discuss the Republican national convention.
Short Cayuga Ind April 30 Malobe and Bons private bank closed by state bank examiner. Officials say the institution is short about 35000 dollars with 10000 dollar capital and 65000 dollars in deposits.
Laporte Indiana April 20 farmer John Budtka of North Judson shot himself after neighbors accused him of causing his wife’s death a month earlier. The incident follows persistent rumors of guilt linked to her passing.
S A Minney a school teacher dies in Kessler hospital early Thursday morning of typhoid fever He was 6 years old and angle One brother 8 G Minney who runs a store on Monticella avenue will conduct hin The body will be taken to Stumptown late Friday morning and the funeral and burial will take place there
At the First Presbyterian congregation meeting last night committees were formed to study calling a pastor to replace Dr. W. M. Hudson who resigned. A report on progress will be presented at tonight’s gathering at 7:20 p.m. at the church. Samuel J. Botters spent two weeks in Chicago amid travel rumors of Cupid’s presd and a possible return home.
In Washington 10, Cy Apel 90. Walter FE Gravee appointed Postmaster at Colum Wayetin county West Virginia, replacing Yarler Mayes. Reign date noted.
The article reports nominations of three state judges for terms and seats, with ongoing wireless demonstrations at the courthouse drawing large crowds. It notes Marconi wireless enthusiasm, stock interest in the Marconi company, and a courthouse exhibition with a free display tonight at 6 16 o clock.
About a dozen legislators attempted to block a probe into Cincinnati and Cleveland municipal affairs but failed. Democrats pushed through concurrence with Senate amendments and a 325000 appropriation for Cincinnati and a similar amount for Cleveland. The Senate is expected to concur in the appropriation bill.
Howell the contractor for the T. O. C. F. Home at King plans to start work Friday morning. The project will cost about 70,000 dollars, with completion expected by September 1909. About one million bricks and 900 perches of stone will be used, and roughly sixty men are expected to be employed.
W. W. Brannon of Weston travels to Lexington Virginia to serve as one of three judges at an intercollegiate contest pitting eight leading Virginia academic schools against each other for a gold medal. Jim BH is also named among the judges for the event.
Fragmentary note states year end by midnight with implications for local venues The Glen Black Hotel and Junction House unnamed establishments referenced as affected by the deadline unclear text suggests penalties or fallback measures for noncompliance.
Clara Shook Ada Croas Riley and Edna McNamar were fined one dollar and costs in Magistrate Gordon's court on a riotous and disorderly charge near the West Virginia and Pittsburgh railroad division to West End. They were arrested by Constable Andrew Lyon on a warrant issued at Lacy Murphy's request, paid the fines, and were released.
The Woodmen of the World held a weekly meeting at the Pythian building and elected Daniel Morrison, George Frank, W. T. Shafer, and others to membership in the order. Related notes mention Wilton and Hod C, Dantes to the camp.
In Walare district of this county the Wallace Of and Gee Company drilled No 3 on the MP Dew Tarn. The task notes 400 feet with a fold at Te exjese and a second pay.
A terse Washington report notes petitions for injunctions and patent rulings amid court actions. The item mentions Judge Fe OOP, the U.S. Davis entity, and possible restrictions on liquor shipments and interstate commerce. W. Davis is linked to the inquiry, with references to Ohio and Wheeling.
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