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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

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Order to go higher in Clarkaburg zinc case

Clarkeburg Zinc Company officers deny emissions from furnaces and vow to pursue the case to the highest court. They seek a suspension of the court order while awaiting an injunction and insist their investment in Clarkeburg justifies defense of the plant.

Clarkaburg Clarkeburg Gounse Ajay Franklin Institute Philadelphia Voth Securaiiy Final Jurindle Alon

Colored couple weds at Mount Zion Baptist Church

William Taylor and Virginia Cravens united in marriage at the bride's mother's home, ceremony conducted by Rev Edward Pryor. The bride wore a white gown and carried snowdrops. reception followed. Attendants and guests listed include Eliaabeth Lewis, Viola Harris, JM Kills, Charlie Front, and many others.

William Taylor Virginia Cravens Lev Edward Pryor Mount Zion ‘Baptist Sil Rupala Eliaabeth Lewis Morgantown Viola Harris JM. Kills Tet Smith Charlie Front Willam ‘Thomas William J. Minin Leonard’ Lauiaberry Palls Allen Jews Aters Mbaily Harris

Four Prisoners Appearing Before Mayor on Drunkenness Charges

Four prisoners led before the mayor faced charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a night of intoxication. Howard Tucker and Norman Allen received fines. Lydia McDevitt showed incapacity to appear. the group included Lants, Thomas Marner, and others with varying penalties. Sperry and others travel on business or leisure, while Mr and Mrs Heit Jarvis plan Atlantic City trips. several names appear in municipal notes.

Pat Draweb Volir Macaday- Mors Howard Tucker Srumkenness Norman Allen Alec Toyart Staneer Lants Thomas Marner Ware Aye Lydia McDevtt MiAyor Jate Flarbert Wan Sperry Washington MG Nettle Mongin Jarvey Thompessa Phillipp W. TY Varner Jarvis Atlantic City Clemenn Patemont Agnes Sruiart

SpIlLmAn Riggs First Speaker at Clarksburg Chautauqua

Spilm an Riggs opens the Clarksburg Chautauqua at Old Fair Grounds Friday with musical program by Dr Flotohen and a speaker from Chico. The event blends school, theater and religious themes to uplift the town as the festival begins on Friday afternoon with proceeds aiding the community.

Clarksburg

Land contests Great Falls event sparks wide interest

A fragmented report describes a land contest involving multiple parties, including Ulster and local officials, with references to trial names and a trail of competing bids. The text mentions Phyllis Mile and Willem Wo in a vague context, hinting at a contested prize or record.

Great Falls

Members Sail For Old World

Senator Aldrich and other members of the money committee sailed for Europe to study financial conditions abroad. They will prepare a preliminary banking and monetary system report for Congress and a report on the commission's work.

NW York Aldrich Imoneiry Committee Europe Finanda Wwe Commission Congress

Judge Goff Opens Federal Court Term in Vilelsay Morning

Judge Nathan Goff opened a term of federal court here with forenoon arguments on the fate of property in the Albert Thompson case against the Philippine Colonies Company. The afternoon session continued as the judge refused a temporary injunction in the E. W. Davis versus Adams Express suit seeking to compel carriage of liquor packages valued at .00.

Nathan Goff Vileslay Albert Thompson Philipp Collleties Company Goff E. W. Davis Adams Express Company

Bonds Taken In Clarksburg Zine Co Habeas Corpus Case

The county court took no action. lawyers were retained. M. J. Francis qualified as administrator of J. McDonald with bond 100. Mary E. Monro named as administratrix of Peter B. Moore with bond 400. Walker qualified as guardian for infant children with bond 4000. Cink OW, Kingdim of Lora and Aszel Rowand acted as guardians.

Rownty Clarksburg M. J. Francis J. McDonald Mary Monro Sn Armin Peter B. Moore Cink OW Walker Axy Kingdim Lora Aszel Rowand

Boy Breaks Leg in City Street Incident

A boy named Hearne Dale fell on Faltimore street and broke his right leg bones. He received medical treatment as witnesses noted the accident and surrounding shops held special sales amid hot weather.

Hearne Dale Faltimore Street

AROUGHE TO WOSPITAL Krein Bush 7 Admitted for Emergency Surgery

Seven year old Krein Bush was brought to the Roaster hospital this afternoon after an injury at Weston. He is admitted for an operation to treat ape protieltis. The incident details and condition are being monitored.

Krein Bush Weston Roaster Hospital

Fragmented OCR Item Feeds Unclear Local Notice

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a place and names but provides no clear event or dates. The text references locations and institutions vaguely, without actionable details for a concrete summary.

Star son to Okatil Gallipolis pitfall tragedy

Samper Finway, a farmer from Reach Fork West Virginia, was killed by a pitchfork during the day while sleeping in a hay mow. The incident occurred in early August as his ten year old son witnessed the tragedy.

Gallipolis. O Samper Finway Reach Fork W. Va

Admission Impact Feared as Oxien C029 Plan Moves Forward

A tentative policy named ADMITION HU AM ADDITION is under discussion amid fears it will expand spaces. Officials cite the Mt Oxien plan and C029 stan as key elements potentially increasing capacity. Local groups warn of broader changes to the community.

Oxien

Resident A Davis and Clark Visit for Local Affairs

YORMER RISMENT HERE dit A. Davis of Mannington visits to work on city related matters. Clark of Fairmont arrives to monitor hamstess interests and oversee local concerns.

A. Davis Mannington A- Clark Fairmont Hamstess

Political clashes over Harrison county GOP primary actions

A Wheeling Intelligencer critique accuses Harrison County Republicans of falsehoods and conspiracy to defeat the party. The text defends the old county committee’s delegation, notes a March 2 meeting, and outlines procedures for the July state convention and primary election results.

Thirty Seven Horses Burn in West Virginia Stable Fire

Fire at Hinton Livery Company destroys thirty seven thoroughbreds and fifty vehicles incurring a loss estimated at thirty six thousand dollars. Separate item notes Governor Warrin returning from vacation to assume duties at the state house in Columbus Ohio.

Charleston Hinton W. Va Hinton Livery Company Columbus Warrln State House

Primaries Held Across States. Accident Hurts Man

August 4 reports primaries underway in Oklahoma Kansas and Montana with candidates for offices and U S Senate. A street car collided with N Burnside’s buggy at Anchor mill injuring Burnside who was en route from Good Hope to the city.

Kansas City Okshoma iKansas Montana Sane N. Burnside Mr. Burnside Good Hope

Wright promises statement on cadet cases at West Point

Secretary of War Wright after a conference with Superintendent Golschott of West Point said he would issue a statement within forty eight hours about the cases. No orders have been made regarding the return of cadets to the academy.

Washington, RD. C Wright Golschott West Point

Bryan comments on Taft phonograph campaign tactic

In AAPRVIEW Nebraska August, William J. Bryan reacts to Judge Taft using the phonograph to spread speeches. He accuses Republicans of bending not only in form but also in campaign methods, noting some advantage in matching this year’s approach.

Augus Willam J. Bryan Taft

Team Hit by Coal Train Destroys Two Horses Dead

A coal train backing onto a Horner Guylora Company wagon struck near Short Street at swingon at 4 o clock. Earl Cottrell driver escaped injury while two horses died from the impact. The wagon’s front axle broke and the team was driven aside. Harry Lee, another man on the wagon, survived unharmed. The firm blamed lack of a crossing watchman for the accident.

Horner-Guylora Company Swingon Earl Cottrell WAKOR Short Street Harry ‘Lee Crosing

Zeppelin Airship Passes Basle En Route to Mayence

Shapfhauen reports a Zeppelin leaving at 72. m today, moving from Basle toward Mayence and Strasbourg, passing Muethausen at 10 15, then reaching Mayence by 3 30 after a 261 mile leg from Priedshafen with maneuvers noted.

Shapfhausen Basle Muethausen Mayence Strassture Priedshafen

Coal Areas Great Yalis Prospect Report Uncovers Thick Coal Veins

Reports describe two prospective areas along the Billings and Northern railroad line with extensive coal seams, including a 10 foot thick ignie summer reward and quality concerns. The Great area fields are estimated near one thousand square miles. Mr and Mrs Lester Poe died Tuesday morning. funeral and interment details follow at EN View cemetery.

Great Yalis Mon Mila Biles Extea Billings & Northern Railway William Eigle Lester Poe Ttme EN View

Strike to Hit Winnipeg Railways by Mechanic Union

Eight thousand shop mechanics on the Canadian Pacific railway system plan a strike tomorrow. Strike orders were issued today by the executive committee of the Brotherhoods union. The Stealey audition Womans Christian Temporaries Union will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 PM in the Out Street United Brethren church.

Winnipeg Aus He Khobmen Stealey Audition Womans Christian Temporaries Union Wll Out Street United Brethren Church

Earthquake Hits Constanting Algeria Sparks Losses

An early morning tremor in Constanting Algeria at 2 20 oclock caused damage and reported losses in the nearby town of Lowns with several buildings affected and residents assessing debris.

Colored Baby Dies at Home of Parents in Elk View

Catherine fleela, nine months old, died Tuesday from wpthal meningitic at her parents’ home. Burial set for Elk View cemetery in Wea WA. A traveler left Gratton after visiting friends and a baseball game. Various names and places appear in fragmented notes from a local paper.

Fleela Catherine Robert Carey Htss Tusday

Elk Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting at Third Street Hall

The Elks WH will hold their regular monthly meeting in the lodge room on Third Street. John Jacki Bas returned from a trip to Wake Park with a short visit to Sardis. Margaret Moore retires from a local post, Miss Jennie Shock of Barnevile visits Mim Eva Aalnes.

Etkx Smight John Jacki Bas Wake Park Margaret Moore Wiek Monumesh Jennie Shock Barnevile Hlawnek Mim Eva Aalnes

Twenty third annual Garrison County Sabbath School convention opening

The twenty third annual convention of the Garrison County Sabbath School met in the Baptist church at 11 o clock Tuesday morning led by President Charles W. Lynch who opened with a brief address. Rev J C Potts conducted the opening service and Rev A G Richardson spoke on The Bible Gods Metux. An afternoon session featured Rev W M Lang on How to Understand the Bible and Rev O W Cunningham on How to Teach the Bible. Round table topics were held with Mrs W F Waters Taney Harrison May Milita Davis J Oliw Blot and Mrs Burt Basyel presiding. State Secretary W C Shafer of Wheeling gave a talk. Adjournment was set for 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon with a return period at 7 30 oclock tonight.

Garrison County Baptist Church Charles W. Lynch W. M. Lang W. Cunningham Bh Waters Taney Harrison May Milita Davis J. Oliw Burt Basyel W. C. Shafer Wheeling

Taft Address Prompts Virginia Bar Association

Tafts address at the Virginia Bar Association in gexston Va discusses a more prompt and economical administration of justice. Judge Taft speaks on the most important question before the people, aiming to improve criminal and civil processes.

Mot Springs Virginia Bar Association Gexston Taft Goth Criminal

Black Hand Nelson Area Faces Violence Rumor Mill

A vague report from Aug 4 notes a fire at Forme Saturday and mentions a death in Roatehay Valley not exceeding 75, with property losses and a collapsing coal industry. Seven hundred people are described as homeless and oil contractor Willn J. Carr plans a prospecting trip to Missouri after leaving Thursday.

Nelson B.C Frinhda Tn Roatehay Valley Willn J. Carr Mimauri Janes Mornix

Hospital admits patients for typhoid fever and recovery update

Edward Ray of Smithburg was admitted to iensler hospital Monday for typhoid fever treatment. C. d. Briton of Bidgeport also admitted for typhoid fever. Mrs. Petty of Industrial, operated on two weeks ago, has recovered sufficiently to return home.

Edward Ray Smithburg Iensler Hospital C. d. Briton Bidgeport

Convalescent John Kearns and Local Visitors Mentioned

A fragment notes John Kearns convalescing from an illness as friends hope his recovery is not serious. It lists Miss Maggie McDonald and Stan Dia visiting from Columbus, with other brief mentions of departures and short visits involving Regina Cauflea and several locals.

Lawrence Lynch Jaden Charles W. Lynch Mack

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