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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
1
Special Grand Jury opened after a Friday race riot in Springfield fields indictments expected as evidence is presented by officers and soldiers. The unrest left several dead and many injured, with 1500 plus fleeing the city while authorities seek to restore order and identify those responsible.
An order from the adjutant general directs West Virginia troops at Camp Benjamin Harrison to depart September 10 with full equipment. Khaki uniforms and two suits per man are issued. A camp routine outlines drawing rations and sequential training from September 11 to 19.
The article notes the death of Gus Wine and describes a wake at the residence of Joni Garbett in Reynette Ville. The report mentions coroner involvement and references a gathering with local residents and officials.
In Dallas Waldo hospital, John Fe Kearns shows improvement after a period of serious illness. His brother James of Parkersburg has traveled to his bedside as rehabilitative progress continues and hopeful signs arise for his recovery.
A special train organized by the Baltimore Odd Fellows and traveling with the Traveling Prafer Agent Alien will depart Saturday at 7 from the city, via Weston, Buckhannon, and Belington, arriving about 1 PM. Fare is 3.00 for the round trip, limited to Odd Fellows and friends, with stops at Hyron, Lantrock, Jane Tow, Weston, Giaton, Muckhannon, TyKarte Junction, and Belington.
Fragmentary notes reflect C. W. Swisher gaining ground among Republicans led by Mr Meadows in Rimayitls and Tennille area. mention of looming election, party split, and shifting support as candidates debate the future conservative alignment. Unclear specifics due to damaged OCR.
M A Prugh of Greensburg Pennsylvania visited over the weekend to discuss establishing a new foundry and machine shop. He contemplates locating near Clarksburg to supply local market needs and improve freight rates, with plans for a broader venture if a suitable site is found.
Fragmentary report notes a Democrat event involving state party leaders and candidate lines on the ballot. The piece mentions a meeting at the Hourly, a state committee venue, and references Neal G. Keane on the ticket amid campaign activity.
Fragmentary OCR reads rough mention of a location in Clarksotrg with references to a company, an E yes man and a city, but details are unreadable and no clear event or person emerges.
A Tahir gathering of the Illinois Mormantinil and Dunkirk Vales Traction Company approved a road project. The plan includes over ten miles near Morgan Kien and Amil Martin of Morgantinen named as supervisor for construction. Stockholders note two interurban segments, with sale at the Fairmont and Charksiurge line.
The readable text lists several people including Mea Win Sewalter and Will Parison of the Union, noting a trip to Bridgeport and a speed related event. Mentions an uncle PT Daylipgn and an exmatery Thawte, all from a likely local context with scattered dates.
The fragmentary text suggests Arnold Scherr is noted as not being a citizen. It references a candidacy and eligibility for a civitas election, with mentions of places, dates, and unclear affiliations. Further readable details are limited.
The Owens family mourns the death of George Owens son of Mr and Mrs John Owens of Weet Mike, who died during an operation at a hospital. Attending the funeral were relatives and friends, with many expressing sympathy for the bereaved parents and the loss to the community.
BLUEFIELD Aug 17 The Sixth district Republican senatorial convention in McDown County drew about 4000 attendees at Keystone to renominate W W Wythe for state senate. Speakers included James A Hughes Brigh Treed and J Darat. Reed extolled Republican record in West Virginia, touting state wealth under GOP rule and rebutting Democratic deficits. Proceedings endorsed Taft and Rinehart, urged re election of Scott, Hughes, and Dawon, and instructed convention nominee to back the caucus slate for senator with joint legislative support.
A fragmentary report notes election results and campaign history with references to Mrs. Henry M. Schutte of Adameston discovering a name woven in a girl’s den. It mentions Grallm Agéet Charis VanHorn improving after an injury and nearing recovery.
Shannon Laing Herald and Dr Marnney of Cileage contributed to a full Wellington program with concerts by the Vite finia Hearnp Company and the Milinois Glee Club. Folk spoke on alcohol and crime, praising licensing. Bell ringing drew encores and Sunday concerts featured the Virginia Carne Company with remarks by Dr A H Harney on Parasitian and The Renaissance of the Law.
A steamer exploded near Carp Lake today killing two passengers and injuring several others. About thirty people were aboard when the vessel blew up, causing panic and a dramatic scramble for safety as authorities investigated the cause and attended the injured.
HOT SPRINGS Va in a lengthy address Swisher speaks against Taft and national committee actions. He asserts unity within the Republican party, claims opponents seek division, and claims his plan to expose traitors and rally county meetings to support his candidacy in the forthcoming election.
Envoy McMurtry in charge at Arey hall on Wont Pico street provides home for children Irumean Adamaton and Mrs Johnny Besband seeks adoptive families. McMurtry aims to place one or more children with willing households as he works to secure stable homes and prevent harm to the youngsters.
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