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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
Strikes at Canadian Pacific railway see replacements by Japanese and Gallions as interdepartmental jealousies among firemen engineers and conductors fade. Within four days surgeons will be replaced by these operatives.
Max Summers and others were arrested by Constables J Worthy Schirader and Fred Davis in Salem on a train riding incident. Summers and Talkington fined. Schule and James paid fines. Sums imora and Talkington jailed ten days for lack of funds. Fyinstaine Schirader escorted Summers and Talkington to full Wednesday night. Le Trimble, tied to a separate escape, was shot by a constable and jailed, later released after serving part of a sentence.
A writ of error was granted in the case City of Pidemiont versus the Milemont Brewing Company. The brewing dispute stems from a local tavern incident near a dry town boundary with contested penalties and appellate steps pending in the court referenced as Virgin.
Members gathered at a Clarkburg camp hall to vote on naming and uniting with another camp. Officials reported a 77 to admitted vote favoring union with Wilsonhues, while opponents urged dissolution of the Wilgynburg assembly.
Report from Gharivetin says a man known as Way and associates used weapons in a confrontation weeks ago. A ferry worker named Salome fled the scene as panic spread among witnesses. A man named Pehiriary was identified among locals, while a drowning incident occurred near Kamuwh during the turmoil.
The event list shows speakers including Syillnian Wiggs of Chinago and Chaytagain opening at Sadwelves on the Gilp grounds. Pitseul Pita and Mistiis Me are billed for features at Heature at Thy WighL Bessluti.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a planned headquarters erection and a committee meeting. It references persons and places poorly due to garbled text, making exact identities and actions uncertain. Further readable content needed for precise summary.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a person from Glenvifi taken to Wheening. References to a tutor and companion Mrs I He Buwhis appear in garbled form, with unclear names and locations.
A brief note reports Mia Mitre Hanger will depart soon on a vacation trip from Auane CI. The item notes the journey follows a period of colored training and a two week gap before leaving.
Fragmentary dispatch fromTabriz reports heavy clashes between forces as Shah tightens grip. Unclear figures, but mentions large casualties and ongoing troop deployment.
Berlin reports the government granting $4,125,000 to Count Zeppelin for a new airship. Nearly every German city launches public accommodations to aid film experiments and further testing of airship technology.
The court adjourned Thursday amid confusion as Herman Strathie held title to a wig maker business while infant heir Tigh Swiger and Hilitind family members figure in the proceedings. Strother was elected to oversee certain matters as the case proceeds, with unclear details remaining in the record.
Fragmented OCR lists diverse dated events and terms across September with garbled spellings. It mentions Thursdays and Wednesdays, September 2 to 19, and references calls to action by Cyrdes Town authorities in a ceremonial context amid uncertain precise descriptions.
A tangled OCR reads like a local arts item noting a charming duet by Charine Min Ayer and others. It mentions a Thursday event, a mayor, and a recital setup with unclear details about venue, participants, or exact program.
The readable text notes a Cantata body Lyhanger not seeking nomination and refers to a meeting or election context with unclear details and names lost in the OCR.
A large fire in Lexington on August 6 destroyed warehouses and a Southern railway trestle along with two county bridges. About 4,260,000 gallons of whiskey burned. Property loss is $200,000 with a government loss of $2.5 million in bonded whiskey. Officials believe the fire was incendiary.
The annual convention report from the Union County Saltath School association highlights substantial county growth over the year while home attendance declined. The secretary's district tallies Evergreen, Puplhs Coal Clark, Sardis, Tanl Stumpeon, Uintow, and other banners with varying enrollments and totals.
A fragmented notice describes a town delivery issue and local concerns. It mentions Keiser and varied names, hints at maps and alleys, and a plan to address the delivery dispute. The readable text suggests community confusion and a search for resolve.
In Hoe Muives on August 21, discussions aim to address tariffs and international timing. The event outlines ceremonies connected to August activities and related motions, with speakers set to discuss trade policy and global consequences amid shifting alliances.
An apparent raid on a Penmile farm led to charges against Wren Truestas Fieteher Juckeon and others for trespass and property damage. Magistrate Gardin ordered warrants as Campbell and Ane were held at New Ou for alleged acts on Jackaols Fivteher land. Local officials and police from the Hapo Natural company reported the incident and pending hearings in Magistrats Gor Auin's court.
Fragmentary text appears to report a crisis or incident involving named entities but the readable content is incomplete and unclear. The fragment mentions Mania explorer and Ishod with scattered names, offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
A strike starts at the Canadian Packing Plant, affecting about eight hundred workers as of today. Winn Can reports the labor action begins at the facility, prompting production delays and union negotiations.
An international congress of historical services elected the ambassador to deliver the opening address. The event drew delegates from Aus and other nations, with planning underway for the ceremony and speeches.
In Memans France Ave 6 Wilhne Weight of Dayton sphere claims a delay due to value disputes involving Francesca Saverio Maeno and Marie Brunetti.
A July erson accident at the Avia Ge company in Albany left one worker fatally injured and another seriously harmed. Details remain sparse but authorities report a fatal incident.
A deed recording lists Arie Smith and Charles J Smith in a transaction noted with residents Wallace and Abu Fol in me-balt or abu fol, indicating property transfer details recorded locally.
County Court vacates previous order to shut down Clarksburg Zinc Company plant after ruling a state law standard for sprnty courts unconstitutional. Prosecution and special counsel G Smith submitted opinion questioning County Court authority to abate the plant for health hazards such as chlorine gas. Court cites Section 2m Chapter 39 Code West Virginia and Article 5 Section 24 Constitution, noting police powers over sanitation and health, but questions legislative power to define judicial duties for County Court.
Interview with Col McDormott reveals electors balk at adding their names to any ticket except the regular Republican slate. He cites potential obstacles to placing Tart and Sherman on multiple tickets and argues the Lincoln party would limit such options, with the Wig Wam convention in Charleston in July shaping the showdown.
Samuel G Moffett nephew of Marie Twain and a noted writer on political and economics questions drowned Saturday while bathing in the surf at Normandle by the Sea. He was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and several clubs and societies. He was a cousin to Camden Sommers and to Samuel Mortet Sommyra, deceased.
A Northyton grower named John ty Sehon showcases watering timatnes and a single vine weighing ten pounds features two scars and a circumference. The fruit is identified as Henderson Ponderesa and Ravenmaryneth varieties with local reporter noting the unusual yield.
Aug 6 reports say the Wagner Company at Kokers faced action that day but the petition was withdrawn later. Sredines of the company were canvassed and the event occurred in Cincinnati.
London August 5 reports The Daily Express says King Edward proposes a visit to Germany with the Queen to be married in 1908. Details of the trip to be arranged at a meeting between the King and Emperor Wilhelm.
In Hot Springs Virginia Judge William Howard Taft spoke to the Virginia Hut association today. New York reports indicate temple Graves, a political candidate, underwent a minor surgical operation and is expected to be out of office within ten days.
Aug 6 in Boston reports Henry P. Brown of Texas is conceded to be elected chancellor of the Knights of Pythias Aynrome lodge. Local observers expect a smooth vote with Brown taking the helm once the results are confirmed.
In Chicago grain market notes prices for wheat and corn drifted as markets reacted to unsettled trading. A gas well near Wugh Gapcotts on Dae sisson's Hun remained burning late last night, extending concerns over safety and energy supply. Buffalo news notes James Smith Jr from New Jersey and Democratic committees are mentioned amidst political chatter.
An officer shot at a fleeing colored man and a bystander during a pursuit on a city street near the B&O railroad. The suspect Trimble was wounded in the arm and jailed. Italian hotel proprietor Joseph Carragado suffered a scalp wound. Both victims escaped serious injury. The incident occurred as Constable Schrader attempted to detain Trimble after a trespassing sentence.
In West Virginia the auditor’s office sees staffing shifts with a new appointee from Schnaiers County, Frank McGrew from Jackson County, and others. planned reorganization aims to fill duties formerly held by Mr Armstrong and a Palm entity supervisor, while some clerks face possible firing as changes unfold.
The investing committee of Trond Gis Institate met at Philippi this week and opened bids. Maine Construction Company of Charleston won the contract for 82900 dollars, covering building walls and most facilities with pressed brick exterior. The bid must be under December 1.
Tributes appear in The Think News Monthly August issue highlighting Edward Everett Hale. Dr Unne’s son contributes a study while Cal Thomas Wentworth Fle Anson and Wade Wagstam honor Hale’s legacy as the author of The Man Without a Country.
Washington D C items note patents granted to several Virginians and others. Mentions inventors such as Brumachim Hope Dye Oakty and Mirkersiurs with varied mechanical and fibrous ideas. Also lists Kane and family, Reeder, and Knox related to Shinnston West Virginia, plus a note about a trip to Were Fork near West Milford for fishing and pastimes.
The fourth annual Marion County Odd Fellows on the old sales grounds faced a lighter turnout due to threatening morning weather. By noon the parade moved through Main to Third Street and back, with numerous lodges and bands participating. A program featured duets, a prayer by Rev. Storr, remarks by officials, and a speech by Rev. Hodges on American unity, followed by elected officers for the coming year and afternoon races, a pony event, and a baseball game.
Sane ehaniel Teter S A Moore and others arrive from Palllol to arrange sale of The Mromidus Institute property. Officials indicate the group plans to market the site soon as part of a broader real estate transaction.
Miss Gealan will return in September to deliver plans for defined York firm in a report about local teachers union and educational activities.
A federal court case led by Judge Nathan Gut hearing in nighttime session produced an unexpected ruling. The proceedings, described by observers as unsettled, followed a long day of arguments from attorneys for Electer to Aies and related parties.
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