Three Men Killed in Lynching Riot in City
A riot left three men dead and about fifty injured as a mob burned two score houses in the Negro quarter of the city. A nominee for president was struck with a brick but not seriously harmed.
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
1
Rioting in Springfield After Negro Assault Sparks Lynching
A mob attacked in Springfield Illinois after a Negro allegedly assaulted a white woman. Two white men were killed and about fifty injured as fires burned dozens of houses. Troops restored order. George Richardson and Joe James arrested, one lynching reported at 12 Madison Street before troops arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Deero
Lewis Johnson
James Scott
Mabel Hallam
George Richardson
Harry T. Loper
Peoria
Loper
Uusto
Laper
Chafin
Bland
Eugene W. Chafin
Chafln
Chain
Stack
Nera
Madison Street
Idl
Srappe Bad Couttol
Ute
Swisher Ticket May Receive National GOP Back In West Virginia
Despite no official publication yet, indications point to the Republican national committee recognizing the Swisher ticket as the regular GOP slate in West Virginia and supporting it. State Chairman Samuel V. Matthews received notice that Taft photographs and buttons are heading to party headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Swisher
Scherr
National Committee
West Virginia
Taft
Samuel V. Matthews
Vorys
Hot Springs
Naonal
Remodeling Plans For Diamond Street Lunch Room Revealed
The Chinatown dining space formerly wed to a gallery on the Diamond Street is being modernized into a new front restaurant. Mr Smithy of the Whre Front will own and operate the transformed venue, with green garnish from local suppliers and continued use of the nearby Blue Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Ee Jean
Thadithin Neowit
Rattlinare
Cinenrath
Blood poisoning case linked to local resident death
In Theale a 48 year old resident of Hiram was hospitalized Saturday after a pimple on the forehead led to severe blood poisoning. Funeral services are planned at Sea Perr, with burial at Creve cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Fnsi
Northview
Blow Pines
Swisher Support Holds Rally Across Ritehte County
Telegraphic report notes strong show of Swisher backers in Ritehte County with Dr Showalter citing large attendance at events in Cairo Manfaran and nearby areas. Word from county meetings and distant towns indicates Swisher ticket gains among residents amid campaign efforts and local press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfinwatter
Tele
Cairo
ManFaran
Ritehte
Htver
Charles W. Swisher
Showalter
Wigemnian
Seisher
Rand
Flv
Charles W. Spat
Fineule
McKinley
Roosevelt
Kalehie of the Mageabons Elven Band Concert
An evening program features a fantasy themed musical ensemble with names like Cleary Tompkins and Pike Avenue hotel venue. The lineup includes a mix of fictional creatures and artists, with references to prodigals daughter and a giant moon motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mageabons
Elven
Oldest Resident Col Luther Haymond Visits Town
Col Luther Haymond, Votrtty’s eldest citizen at 14 years of age, traveled Saturdays morning in a wheelchair to town. He stopped at merchants, visited a bank, and walked around downtown. He commented on the scene, remained active, and appeared in good health despite age and ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Haymond
Votrtty
Ciizen
Invalids
Matinna! Bank
Toome Ani
Hare
Golan
Virginia Fearn Company Concert Opens in Clarksburg
The Virginia Fearn Company, presented as musicians, performed at the Allegheny Grove Charlatans yesterday and at an afternoon and evening engagement. Miss Fenner and Miss Gates captivated audiences with vocal and piano pieces, praised for their talents and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Tarne
Clarksburg
Prat
Aubrey Marlin
Ste Thin Cumberland News
Migedn
Virginia’ Fearn Company
Municians
Mare Hannedinary
Allesheny
Grove Choutatmia
Neson
di Cipnalh Conservatory of Music
Mary
Volen
Varner Wing Suit Trials City Health Board Dispute
Varner sues Clarkaturg city officials over four months of salary while serving on the city health board. The case, heard in Justice James NS David's court, examines appointment under the 1907 state act and city code. Arguments allege Varner had no fixed salary as a health board member and dispute the city's authority to appoint him yesteryear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvey
Varner
Clarkaturg
The
Inc
City Health cMcer
Justice Jumea
NS David's Court
Ely
Oliver Tarong
Salvation Army opens home for working girls in city
Local Salvation Army under Envoy and Mrs McMurtry opens a temporary girls home at the hall on West Pillstreet. Girls will be cared for until suitable homes are found. The corps appeals for aid to furnish rooms and bedding and to accept donations payable to the Salvation Army at 234 West Pike Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Envoy
Wet Pike Atrost
Modern Woolimen of Amerie Gather for Social Afternoon
A community event invites the public to a social afternoon at 2220 Velvet and Tee. Cream refreshments will be served and entertainment features a frochall gninn. The gathering is scheduled for Saturday afternoon with friends and attendees expected to enjoy music and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerie
Hell
Lg Teave
Chautanan Assembly Features Speaker on Poetry and Folklore
Dr Eigar Folke was the afternoon speaker at the Chautanaun lecture series with subject The Lalware of a tau witty. Mr Molletx editor Nash Ville Baptist praised the lecture by Stew Lawtor on The Mualion of a Poet and the five great poems. Delays from the Minoli Glee Club shifted the program, yet a small audience appreciated the talk on poetry and imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigar Folke
Chautanaun
Molletx
Nash- Ville
Tare
Chautanana
Minoli Glee Club
New Martine Poute
Wirt Lawetor
Lowther
Genthe
Nut
Stedman
Tiinois
Kellerman
Kellerius
Hoblitzell Sold and Shipped Amid St Louis Protest
The Wheeling club courted Hoblitzell after Clarksbury agreed to a 1908 season deal with $5 payment and Fletcher pitching. Cincinnati protested, and the National Commission halted Hoblitzell from playing for St Louis pending evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Taine
Wheeling
Cineluuatl Club
National Used Commission
Isesa
Utzoll
Clarkxhangclit
Angelir Herrmann
National Commission
Hobntzel
St Louis
Chacinnati Club
Ile
Prominent City Figure Serves In State Legislature
Renate Dwrid F. Dirk of Gann contag Md ie a prominent cisiter or thy clty, Tienam werved Bile state In Moth house of the legistature ard ie fe Nereent A member of the Jawer ise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renate Dwrid F. Dirk
Gann Contag
The
Legistature
Ard
Jawerise
Funeral at Home for Thames Tastar Aged 75
The funeral was held at the home of Thames Tastar aged 75 who died Thursday. Friends and relatives gathered at Monticede to pay respects as the body was viewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
nTuneral
Thames Tastar
Eid
Monticede
Epa
Conference Bolters Refuse to Submit Contention to National Committee
Report from Hot Springs shows Arnold Scherr and Me Grant among bolters who vow not to present their claims to the Republican national executive committee. The pair threaten to fight for purer action, while Waite and others weigh their stance, signaling a split over representation and influence within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnolt C. Scherr
Chalrinh Ee
Grant
Arthur I
Yorys
Otto
Netter
United States
Weat Virgina
Stephen Erikson
Nathan Benott
Schesr and Gramars
Mona
State Dekoty
Wear Wirwinia
West Virginia Republicans face effort to settle differences
Aug. 15 report says Tat devound portions of hin time today placing, Tuko Wright, successor to seal tory of war in touch with Cuban and Panama matters. No other conference held as Awisher and Scherr refuse to withdraw their authorities questions and national committee may decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuko Wright
Panama
Ik Tn
Awisher
Scherr
Trains Delayed By Wreck Near Cornwallis Parkersburg Route
Two BR and O trains were delayed Saturday morning due to a wreck at Cornwallis on the main route between this city and Parkersburg. Several derailed near Cairo, causing No 2 to be delayed hours and not arriving at Clarksburg until 10 Friday. The Gearon and Parkersburg accommodation was delayed about three hours, not arriving home until 1:20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwallis
Ptain
Sity
Parkershure
Cairo
Clarksburg
Ohio River
Gearon
Parkersburg
Illy white plank angers Dems in Damarratti state plank fight
Senator William Poat of Birckhan non faces Demcratic push over Damarratti platform lines. Post opposed to the jis "Tily jwile" plank and has withdrawn from the nomination process, leaving Demcratic committee wrangled by internal splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damarratti
William Poat
Birckhannon
Bika
Post
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J. Ug
Harris
Suey
State
F State
J. P. Shawrey
Seh'ts
Shuer
Soh'ta
Roa
Riggs
W. Sanneh
Schuc
LL. Wong
Hall
Wenning
Ge Scherr
Ula Barak
Andres Deduiletien
Weston
W. H. Rowe
Clark
Mary Wisin
Mteryland
Bester
Chicago
Hlinois National Guard
Speingtirl
Wroria
Devatur
Springfiold
Ahratan Lieatn
Bloomington
Gorge Richardson
Joe James
Crite
Owisher
Oia
Gaston
Ritchie
Mr. Swisher
Maccabee Band
Tarleton
Wanner
Watt
Setretiv
Harvey
Ciregory
Watts
Hie Bank le Wee
Dungerland
Virginia Fearne Concert Company
Jwsiten David Auddiel
Salvation Army Corps
TG Vmk
MG Isaac
Scheer
Notea Baptist Bives
Folk
Missouri
Chautauqua
Hoblitzell
Carl Honisteh
Hneman
Clarksbure Baseball Association
Wold
Cincinnati Naonal
Central Lemgue
Charlotines Club
Chingall
Wheelingsmanagement
St. Louis Nationals
Sals
Hobby
Saumiey “Robinson
St. Louis
Tech Wheeling
Gctian
National Baseball
Bote Uy
Imek
Chaelmal
Wheeling Vivbs
Fletcher
Clarkshure
Suedhd
de Graton
Abe Claritin
This City
Lily White
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