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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
1
Historic naval scene at Port Price Halt shows multiple foreign cruisers entering harbor as tensions rise. Reports describe a looming clash between rebels and government forces with foreign squadrons in the vicinity and no current serious damage recorded.
Governor designates first meeting in Charleston on December 16. Nominees include Howard N. Suther, Grey Sliver, Martinsburg, James H. Stewart, Barontown, Robert Hazlett, Simms, Peterson, Lorentz, J. C. Colesrd, and St Albans.
The West Virginia Mining Institute opened today in Umarleston with strong attendance. The president’s address and the read of papers on mining analyses were features of the sessions.
Pittsburg Pa December report states the Marlanna mine disaster has claimed about 125 lives with several more believed trapped inside the Marlanna mine as rescue attempts continue.
An old trial note describes Will Anderson, charged with breaking and robbery in Wilsonburg. The record mentions witnesses and questioning, with references to Strother and an 8 Strother’s location, but details are garbled and unclear.
A garbled OCR record lists campaign expenditures and committee figures for a state race. Names and amounts are partially legible, showing various donors and totals such as 205 and 1.60, with references to an executive committee and prohibition party notes.
Independent Mr T a Walter Barnes of the Conani dated Telephony Company travels with aligners to Chicago to attend the January meeting of independent telephone companies.
Marriage licenses issued to Japtin L. Williams and Ile Som with tested ages noted, and A Harris and Anna May Siem Z listed as licensed.
The secretary of state Charles W. Swisher reported the official statewide vote with Glasstocle 130,807 and Bennet 108,909 for one contest, Teed 194,688 leading Lilliepage, Reed 414,584, Shawkey 125,292 and Bush 114,265 with Shawkey and Reed showing clear majorities. McDermott as elector carried the state with a 26,451 majority.
Here Dee 1 reports the widowhood of Captain Addison Lyste who died in California. Lyste was a wealthy and well known steamboat and foul operators between Pitts Imre and New Orleans.
An executive order places about sixty postmasters in fourteen states under civil service. The order covers the eastern states east of the Mississippi and includes Ohio and Indiana, shifting governance of most fourth class offices to a standardized merit system.
The treasurer for the State Executive Committee filed a summary of campaign funds. Total receipts were 41 503.03 dollars and total expenses 42 068.09 dollars, leaving 335.44 dollars in treasurer’s hands. Major contributors included N B Scott of Wheeling 11 750.00 and Isaac T Mapu of Bramwell 4 000.00 with several other donors above 25.00 from various towns and organizations.
Mrs. Acenith Lang Teter wife of David Teter died Monday morning at Weston aged seven years after a long illness. Surviving are her husband and two sons Jesse and B K Teter and two daughters Mrs Viola Ross and Mrs Margaret Swisher. Funeral attended by family and neighbors from Lewis County and surrounding towns.
Hundreds of men in mats push barriers to form a temporary jageinet to stem a rising river flood. Officials fear property worth about forty million dollars may be destroyed if the flood breaches the riverfront. The War Department has been appealed to authorize a channel change but permission was refused.
Daniel J. Keefe of Belrait was appointed commissioner of general immigration to succeed Frank P. Surkenit. Keefe is president of the International Longshoremen’s Union.
The Association of Life Insurance presidents meets in Cleveland New York for its second annual session. The opening session Friday and Saturday will host the memorial exercise for Grover Cleveland who died at Princeton.
A fragment notes Dec 1 French official guidance urging intervention in unsettled Erastian matters. It mentions French minister M. Castron receiving instructions to act in harmony with American minister Mr. Furniss.
Joseph Fleschman a leading New York florist is forced into bankruptcy amid panic selling and a collapsing flower trade. The article notes heavy losses from buyers including wealthy clients who purchased flowers for actresses and their annuities, leaving the business in ruins.
London reports Jimmy Brltt and Johnny Summers agreed to box February 22 in London for a 4000 purse offered by the National Sporting Club. Convict Bardoned. Joan L Howery, serving a ten year term, was pardoned by Governor Dawson due to health.
A local police unit in Atlanta faces increased duties as the force restructures to meet rising crime reports. The reshuffle aims to improve patrols and response times amid mounting community concerns and ongoing investigations.
A state party executive committee met at the Weldo hotel to name a legislative committee to attend the January legislature session and push the proposed constitutional prohibition amendment. The committee includes State Chairman A A Clayton of Fairmont and Squire Halstead of Cross Lanes. Edward W Mills was named state organizer and Clayton will continue as state chairman and treasurer.
Began January 1 the new county official fee law requires sheriff prosecuting attorney and clerk of the county and circuit courts to keep separate accounts of received fees. It mandates that all fees costs penalties and allowances be collected in advance by the county clerk.
Katherine Kearnes Welch 40, wife of Faith Welch and Clarksville basketball official, died suddenly after feeling unwell while talking with a neighbor. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Church with burial at Holy Creek Cemetery. she prioritized faith, family, and community in life.
Herbert M. Satterlee of New York wired the president accepting the offer to become assistant secretary of the navy. He succeeds Newberry, who becomes head of the department, and Newberry was sworn in by his predecessor Metcalf and joined the cabinet meeting.
J. T. Boggess has qualified as administrator of the estate of Lurindia Bogges, deceased, with a $100 bond and Lee Boggess as surety. Appraisers named are V. L. Horner, D. Es Mason, and T. My Mason.
A fire alarm at the Mresland meat market on Third Street at 11 25 in the forenoon proved false. No fire was found and the all clear was given by responders.
A chaotic morning unfolds as armed bands target a street car in New York City, stealing purses and valuables before fleeing. In Paris, Mme Steinhell faces lengthy magistrate interrogation over suspected murder as officials report limited progress and continued questioning.
A recital at the Royal High School features Prof. Werner absent and new post graduate mark contributions. Lincoln Wald will direct a program by Miss Cora Atkinson with tickets available days before the event. Attendance urged by the Mahostoeia meeting with members expected to attend.
The Alvord resignation triggers new leadership talk in the Ant-Saloon League scene. A meeting is set for Monday morning at Sistersville to name a successor and pursue planned reforms for the winter session. Mrs. TD Watcom, aged 70, died at home near Northview after supporting anti alcohol efforts.
Fragmented report from Dec 1 describes Elkins closing a venue named Ballatisuret in a confusing text. Mentions Be a Buphen B Ei kins Ras bogse and events tied to roommates and a Washington reference amid garbled phrases.
Fragmented OCR sheet shows a chaotic report on a local event with names and places obscured. The readable bits reference a ladies event, a defeat or triumph, and a stage setting at a music or social venue, but many details remain unclear.
Unclear OCR text from a historic page references a hotel and people with garbled names. The readable bits indicate a local item about a hotel, possibly a business entry or community note, but no clear event, date, or outcome is discernible. The fragment preserves limited proper nouns without a solvable narrative.
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