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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

Page

1

Four Black men found dead in Kentucky mob lynching

In Logan County near Gall, a mob of about fifty men hanged Virgil Gones Tam Gones Robert Gones and Joe Riley from a tree after abducting them from Gall jail. The killings followed a dispute linked to the murder of James Cunningham by Rufus Browder, a white farmer. Locals were unaware until daylight.

Russhlaviden Virgil Tam Robert Gones Joe Riley Gall Jamex Hank Rufus Browder Nonthern Logan County Nogrock Browder Cunningham

Death of Mr Madden at Madden Home

The death of Mr Madden aged five years occurred after an illness. He was a father and resident of Shinnatan. A wife and two children survive him. The obituary notes a medical operation and a prior bout of illness before his passing at Fairmont.

Duh AL Mauldyn Shinnatan Conley Fairmont Madde Pondiellis Rome Wemphay Tuenlay Maid Jeane Madden

Long horseback ride belated in weathered morning trek

A fragmentary report describes a group led by Crone and Arth Parsons with Tames White riding from Clarke DUT to Wetter Springs, intending a long ride for a two work sweater, and plans to return via Webster Borlige and Hide. The readable text shows route notes and directions but lacks full details on participants and purpose.

Crone Arth Parsons Ant Herelack Wetter Springs Clarke Webster Borlige Alent

Colored Elks Memorial Services at Water Street church

Memorial services for Mt State Lecter No 117.1 of the Colored Elks will be held tomorrow night at Water Street Methodist Episcopal Church. A program includes organ pieces, prayers, hymns, a sermon by We Jenkins, and closing ceremonies. Captain Ned Towers has recently returned from a western trip to relatives.

Mt State PO. Bar W Water Street Methodist Episcopal Church Fee We Jenkins Ceremnion Ny Tadge Caaplain

Hepburn Law Meeting Focused on Railroads and Coal

A major conference for railroad men met this week at Harrisburg with delegates including Col. Schuentaner and General Manager John of Pittsburgh and Lake Erie, Henry G. Dayly, and Pennsylvanian officials. Discussion centered on the Little Kanawha canal and potential cooperation under the Hepburn amendment, with rumors of railroad and coal operations plans forthcoming.

Piteseeng Senator Wiking Hane Schuentanier JM. Yohy Piteburg Lake Erie Sind Henry G. Dayly Tewan Rene Powerit Maltimore & Ohio Penndsylvania

Cadets Reinstated at United States Military Academy

Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt and Secretary of War Wright decided eight cadets dismissed from West Point be reinstated and punished under the academy's disciplinary methods. Names and exact actions not fully clear in the fragment.

Oyster Bay L. J Roosevelt Jal War Wright

Murder Riddle Swirls Around Bincklerry Farm Murder

A wealthy farmer is fatally shot on Marrell's farm near Bincklerry Center. Suspect Join Anderson allegedly fired the fatal shot as the crime stirred local fear. Salem expects a state arrival of Clark to discuss the case and presidential affairs.

Autora Bincklerry Anderson Marrell Luginda Morrell

Ambiguous text on rate changes and expert opinions

The fragment discusses proposed rate changes and expert analyses led by a prominent figure. It notes efforts to predict impact on rents, equipment costs, and consumer prices, with references to preparation and policy guidance.

Lincoln City Visit Notes From Aug 12 Meeting

Senator Water of Weitonein and Mr Brean are noted as personal friends. The report mentions a discussion at the city about a new location for Wd Ke wn and references a winter talk with the Asrromsin Shetelatiro Inar.

Tancoln Net Senator Wate Wietonein Ieti Rute Wd. Kewn Brean Rose Brian Shetelatiro

Senator Elkins Replies To Swisher Row In Charleston

Senator Elkins denies aiding Swisher or engaging in partisan influence during the contest. He states he refused to take sides, upheld Republican unity, and rejects accusations of backing Swisher or opposing Scherr. He urges Republicans to unite, preserve the ticket, and vote in November.

Pay Day at Mills Oven Workers Receive 17000

Pay day at Mills Oven £17000 was paid by Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company to its employees Saturday. The pay covered the work done in the last three weeks. About 850 persons are employed there with ample work in hand to secure steady employment for the next several months. Mrs. C. C. Jacox and daughter Augusia left Sunday for four weeks in Ontario.

Philips Sheet & ‘Tin Plate Company

Baltimore and Ohio Deal Clears Notes Settlement

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company exits a deal involving ranking interests in New York and notes from the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad. It provides for the payment of 4,000,000 dollars in notes as part of the agreement.

Waltimore Baltimore & Ohly Railroad Company Saredy Bhane Fiag Cumisnasion New York Wheeling & Lake Arlé Raitroad

Advance pay hike for Window Glass cutters and platters

An authoritative release states American Window Glass Company will grant an 8 percent advance on ingla strength and 12 percent on outward strength, effective during the settlement in progress. Cutters and platteners will receive 182 10 cents per box for single strength and 21 4 cents per box for double strength, as part of the new agreement. One Bell Vernon plant tank will be repaired after a tardy run, with No 1 two at Arnold works also reduced to down status. Repairs are expected to take about eight weeks and will involve cold fixes since tanks have run continuously and are nearly buried.

American Window Glass Company Window Glass Cutters & Platteners Association American Window Giusy Company Bell Vernon Arnold

A. D. 1 Meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary Anog

A special meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the A O If will be held in Centennial Hall on Monday August 3 at 8 am Members are urged to attend promptly.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of the A. O Centennial Hall

Republican county convention praises harmony and regular nominees

Nicholas County Charleston reports a Som meray gathering led by Calvin Sparks praising a harmonious Republican convention. C. W. Swisher is named governor candidate with other regulars supported. Criticism of Scherr campaign methods noted, with strong backing for Tat Swisher Gaines and the party line.

Charleston Nicholas Sommeray Calvin Sparks Thart C. W. Swisher Sebert Eltiens Scherr Mr. Spares Jeholad Swisher Gaines Republi Volides

Destructive Storms Hit Austrian Tyrol and Bukowina

Reports from Vienna describe deadly floods and landslides across the Tyrol Bukowina and Zilorn valleys. Hundreds feared dead as rivers swell and homes and stock are swept away. The village of Menrumar Dix is reported overwhelmed with fatalities.

Vienna Herlen Austrian Tyrol Bukowina Zilor Bokowing Zier Valley Menrnmoar Dix Lozg

Enlarging boarding house at East Clarksbury mine site

The Central Fairmont Coal Company enlarges the hoarding around premises in East Clarksbirrs 39-48 to accommodate more men, the addition needed due to increased numbers at the coal mine.

Central Fairmont Coal Company Nown Onith Clarksbirrs

Marriage License Notice in Local Gazette

A marriage license was issued here Saturday to Gavin Davis and Mary Bill Ford. Dora Stont has gone to Abalnthe City on a vacation.

Gavin Davis Mary Bill Ford Mites Dora Stont Ablanthe City

Adamston Factory Resumes With Glass Industry Revival

The Clarksburg Window Glass Company begins repairs at its Adamston plant aiming to restart by September 1. Other window glass factories in the area plan to resume this month or next, foreseeing a busy season through next June. Management and town officials anticipate growth, population influx, and economic revival in the glass city of West Virginia.

Clarksburg Window Glass Company Mres Adamston Window Lass Window Flags West Virginia Rudy

Death of Mrs Mary A Cheer in Haywood Funeral Set

Mrs Mary A Cheer 28 wife of Larry Med died Saturday morning after an operation. Survived by husband and four children. Funeral services at the Catholic church Monday with interment in Holy Cross cemetery.

Mary A. Cheer Larry Med Haywood Holy Cross Cemetery

Aged Nome Man Dies at Home of Kidney Trouble

John Hanschumaker aged man residing at Moore Mine died Saturday morning at Nome of kidney trouble. Survivors include George and Wil Hanschumaker living at home. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 o clock at the home and interment in Bar View Cemetery.

John Hanschumaker Moore Mine George Wi M Hanschumaker Bar View

Tomkins Baby Dies in Pittsburg Home

Alfred Tompkins Jr., nine months old, died Friday night at the Tompkins residence on Mulley avenue in Pittsburg. Officials reported the death to George A. Murray, partner in the Clarkburg Amusement Company, who relayed the news.

Goorge A. Murray Clarksburg Amusement Company Alfred Tompking Pittsburg

Primary Teachers Meet at Union Home

The Elementary Sunday School Teachers' Union held a regular meeting Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of President Minx Florence Hynch Beales. Tangible business included arranging a meeting next Thursday afternoon led by Miss Marti Graham, the primary superintendent. The session was well attended.

Minx Florence Hynch Beales Miss! Marti Graham

False report denies Gauley Coal Land Company action

Official denials contest a published report claiming the Gauley Coal Land Company will sue for millions over alleged seizure of furs and railroad rights in Nicholas County. A Ells of Boston and Mr Whitescarver of Gratton deny any plan for litigation or damages against Baltimore and Ohio.

G Gauley Nicholas County A. Ells Boston Mass Gawbey Coat Land Comany Hed No

Glass Trade Sees Prices Rise as Demand Improves

Trade reports from the glass industry indicate improved demand and rising prices. Western Jobbers will meet at the Auditorium Annex in Chicago next Thursday, with Eastern Glass Jobbers possibly assembling soon after. Market stability grows, with optimism spreading among holders and producers.

Saya Western Jobbers’ Association Chiesko Jobbery’ Association

Armstro ng Auditor Aides Questioned in Replacing Bid

The article notes Armstro ny is not to be linked with the State Auditor A. C. Boherr and reports a likely replacement by a young man named Scherr from Preston county. It mentions political activity, petitions, and calls regarding Mrs Armstr ong without clear water supply for the county, and adds Armstrong is married with a home on Washington street.

Armstrong Btaty Autor A. C. Boherr Haw Behore Schorr Nominiathin Washington Street Charleston

Clarksburg Club to Honor Manager Ferdinand Drumm

Fans at Union Park tomorrow afternoon will tender an Able ovation to Clarksburg baseball manager Ferdinand Drumm for his and the team's work on the road trip. The club’s supporters praise his leadership and the players’ efforts as they hold first place in the Pawna League and deserve hearty welcome for their achieving season.

Ferdinand Drumm Clarksburg Baseball Ten Union Park Bla Tum Drumm Fannot Long Hill

Orderly Elections Reported in Havana

Reports from all sections of the teland show elections progressing in an orderly manner for municipal and provincial offices. James A L Day arrived here Saturday from Jarvisville to observe the event.

Havana Cita. Av Teland Sunicipal

Clerksburg Merchants Seek Suspected Subscriptions Swindler

The Roe tall Merchants Association of Clarke bung acted to seize a canvasser alleged to have sold yearly subscriptions for The Ladies Home Journal and The American Magazine at $1 in advance. The man, about 16, recruited locals to visit homes, promising free pictures, and fled after the merchants alerted Curtis Publishing Company. Police are pursuing the suspect as the case unfolds in Clarke County.

Roetall Merchants’ Association of Clarke Bung Guyn Ladies’ Hopie Journal Hinks Ladies Home Journal Ladies' Home Journal Livya Saunders al Association Association Carlin Publishing Company Philadelphia Ladies’ Home Journal Curtis Publishing Company Ladies' Dau Journal Uard Magazine Lloyd Souders Souders Cuttle Publishing Company Panadelphia Clarksburg Royals Merchants Assn Curtis Publishing CO Gadies’ Home Journal Bouders Steatey Pellan Stealey Merchants Association Compiny Fe Celpis Wellelorn Clarksturg Oul Vinea

Motion Overruled in Several Circuit Court Cases

Judge Charles W. Lynch presided Saturday in a secret term of circuit court. The motion to set aside the verdict in the state against John Geary was overruled. The court declined to grant a junction in the case McIntire v Whypl. A formal order was entered in Hall against Adawe.

Geary Charles W. Lynch Clronlt John Geary McIntire Whypl Hall Adawe

Police officer named in city center incident report

Unclear OCR text describes a policeman G Art Waid at a central city station and an encounter with a merchant. Mayor John W. Davidson of Pamlegtnae is referenced. prominent local figure noted amid a late evening event.

G_ Art Waid Termer Ehastatic Suring Ax Merchant Pojilermani John W. Davidson Pamlegtnae Wee

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