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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
1
Emma L Crow mother of violinist Raymond L Crow nearly died Wednesday after mistaking wild toadstools for mushrooms. She ate them at a berry field with a neighbor who warned others. Medical aid saved her and she improved by Thursday. the neighbor escaped the danger.
Two persons died and four were injured in a mobile accident near Bernardsville New Jersey. The deceased include Miss Kubelwind eighteen of Bernardsville and the chauffeur Clark of Far Hills New Jersey. The driver reportedly lost control while speeding.
A party of West Virginians led by Governor Dawson and including Secretary of State Swisher and other officials will travel from Charleston to Denver for about ten days. The itinerary includes Chicago via B and Q and a special car. The group will inspect a mining property near Denver and discuss politics, though Swisher says the outing has no political significance.
The teachers institute may be held in an alternate building next week as renovations continue in the circuit court room. Efforts aim to ready the court room for the opening at 10 o'clock Monday morning with instructors Prof. Tank D B Trotter Buckhannon A S Lee Pittsburg and J O E x of Illinois.
In Oyster Bay Aug 15 reports say President Roosevelt will monitor the telegraphers strike personally. Appeals from boards of trade and commercial bodies in many cities seek action for a settlement. No instructions or recommendations have been sent to Mr. Neil and no report to the President has been received.
The American Count Club under the colored Elks hosts the first grand turf outing with a large attendance. An athletic program unfolds in a pleasant manner and a grand ball at West and Jackson dancing academy will cap the event tonight.
Mr and Mrs Charles Crown of Pitcairn welcome a baby girl delivered at home on Wednesday by the stork. The family expresses happiness at the new arrival.
The prolonged wet spell is harming crops in the region with potato and apple yields sharply reduced. Apples and potatoes face lower outputs and prices. corn is limited and tomatoes for home canning are unaffordable. Meantime meadows benefit from the rain, while vines rot and blossoms drop on many tomato plants.
Atlanta August 15 The house approved the bill by a vote of 16 to 0 with minor amendments sent back to the senate The senate is expected to concur and the measure will become law within a few days confirming disfranchisement provisions for Black voters.
Subscriptions for 1908 season tickets are being taken to cover deficits from the inaugural year. Tickets sold now cost 2.50 each, rising to 2.00 after sales close. The program promises social, educational, and moral uplift, transforming Clarksburg into a regional center with lasting civic impact.
The twenty eighth annual session of the Harrison County Sabbath School Association will close tonight at the Seventh Day Baptist church near Lost Creek. Morning program featured Rev G H Snyder and Rev A S Arnett with various district reports and training talks. Afternoon included songs by Rev J T Foster and Miss M Graham and round table discussions on classroom advantages. Evening program listed long service and talks by Elder W M Long and W C Shafer before adjournment.
The Western Union office here remains unchanged as two operators Robey and Reynolds walked out yesterday. Only Manager Boggess, a lady clerk, and messenger boys keep the business running. No violence or demonstrations have occurred yet, and any disruption depends on future actions.
Aug 15 Grafton report says Miss Louisa Butcher of Stafford Monroe county Ohio is claimed not to be the heiress. Three sons of Jasper Butcher Lewis county are named as the true heirs. Attorney C Lawson of the local bar is collecting evidence to prove the Lewis county Butchers are the legitimate heirs.
Italian man Michael Detrain fatally shot Alvina Wultmann and wounded her cousin Alvina Awald before killing himself in Chicago. The pair had been engaged but the engagement was recently broken.
Bluefield Aug 14 Judge Sanders said he will not become a candidate for governor under any circumstances He denied rumors of a possible nomination and said he plans to resign from the bench to return to practicing law.
Reports from Casablanca indicate Kabyles gathering reinforcements to make a final effort to capture General Drudes camp outside Tangier August 15.
At Baltimore on August 15 the Republican State convention adjourned after nominating Gouren H. Gulther for governor Hammond Vener for attorney general James B. Baker for comptroller and Thomas Parran for clerk of the court of appeals. The ticket is described as strong and Republicans express confidence of victory.
At the regular city council session tomorrow night bids for proposed street paving will be opened along with routine business. The contract is expected to be awarded after bids are opened, with bidding closing tonight.
Johnnie Williams three months old, son of Mr and Mrs Carter Williams of Marshville, died Wednesday evening after an illness. The funeral was held Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Marshville Cemetery.
The Woodmen of the World initiated two into membership: F. Hines and D. R. Weekley. They also elected David Oldroyd and George M. Smith for membership.
Albert Lucas, engineer who runs accommodation No. 71 between Graf ton and Parkersburg, is sick at his Grafton home with cholera morbus. He was suddenly taken ill while on duty.
John F. Sturm of Enterprise, once a county court member, lies ill at home with a complication of diseases. Friends across the county express sorrow and wish him a speedier recovery.
Berlin mourns as renowned violinist Joseph Joachim dies at age notable era figure. The death marks a significant loss for European classical music with Joachim's long career influencing performances and teaching across Germany and beyond.
Constable G A Waldo recovered 125 dollars for Joseph A Davis in a Weston bank matter involving a check indorsed by George Skinner and signed by J H Edwards. Skinner avoided charges of obtaining money under false pretenses as the check was used in a gambling transaction and stopped before payment.
Western Union and Postal Telegraph officials announced the strike of operators is practically broken and enough workers are back to handle all business. Newspapers report leased lines and Associated Press circuits largely normal as offices reopen and traffic improves citywide.
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