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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1908

Page

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New Ordinance Drafted for Water Dams and Sewer Plan

City officials draft a new ordinance to fund water works and sewerage improvements at a total of 70 000 for dams and 50 000 for sewerage. A special committee report backs replacing small pipes with four inch lines, adding hydrants, storage, and a pumping station upgrade, with costs itemized and a plan to connect a 800 000 gallon tank to a twelve inch main.

BM. G. Sperry R. T E.T. Wetr E. I Wood Osborne Hart I. Z. Set W. B. Robbins Council Lis Monmod Brown's Creel Coburn’s Creek Tthe Pinglickinnfek Brown's Creek Gopurn’s Creek Ananhales Eorth Ward Ruth Ward Lowndes & Ing Iaik Creek Broaddax Creck Elk Creek West Fork Waser Works

Burton Offered a Cabinet Position in Treasury Talk

Washington reports say Representative Burton of Ohio has been offered the treasury portfolio. Burton may prefer a Senate seat and plans to decide after a pending Ohio senatorial contest clarifies his options.

Washington, D.C Wallington Mt Burton Bush Treasury Fie Weasury Surtos Senate Ho Wit Hhis Ohio

Hubbard Expenses Report For Congressman W P Hubb Campaign

Expense statement lists payments from October 1 1908 to Postal Pel Co A J Gotim for travel and lodging. items include 3500.00 prescribed by law 40.00 mileage 5.00 cash fares 20.00 hotel 102.00 postage etc totals are incomplete.

W. P. Hubb Eas Congressional Committee

Typhoon Claims Fishermen in Iawnten May Tragedy

A typhoon struck Iawnten May wrecking thirty five fishing boats. Three hundred and fifty fishermen are feared dead or missing as rescue efforts continue.

Tokio Japan

David Garrick at Grandayera House Delights Audiences

On Monday December 7 Mr Cur zon Mallory presents an elaborate performance of the great David Garrick at the Grandayera house. The show features prominent actors from the repertory and promises a novel and lusterful depiction of the celebrated English actor.

Curzon Mallory David Garrick Grandayera House Englah Davia & Plek

Poing Fine Business Amid Insurance Ads in City

A. B. Brode of the Great Emateria Accident Company is advertising in the Telegram and has long sold insurance in Clarks since 1894. The item mentions Dam No. 18 above Tej's Island being met today.

A. B. Brode Great Emateria Accident Company Galtifolis, D Tej's Island

Fire devastates building in Belingson district

A major blaze at the Teter building on the Belingson vilid floor caused extensive damage. Fire units were called from Sendan and Bellagion areas, with equipment arriving by train. losses estimated around 70000, with stock and departmental wares destroyed. Local witnesses report continued danger and police inquiry underway.

Elkins Teter Belingson Simotite Uy Laxaniay Sendan Bellagion’y Asalatanes Nestamies Can Gral AX. Tazarus Mila

Man Arrested After Revolver Display in City Street

Richard Red, a colored man employed on the Harvey Williams farm near Turkey Run, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff J. G. Tink on a Thursday morning in the city street. He claimed an army of people prevents his departure and was held for hearing on preliminary proceedings before Magistrate Gordon.

Richard Sted Scott Golden Harvey Willams Turkey Sheri Joh G. Tink Jalco Agenue Gordon Red I. J. Smith Willams Rarm Mery

Crushed HRS Go Soup San Diego Message to Pacific Sailors

A cryptic missive from Magdalina bry simtes to the repulsers of the Pacific squadron was sent to South America last night. Washington reports Herbert I. Sateriee of Newark will serve as assistant secretary of the Navy.

San Diego Canif Gee Magdalina Brysimtes Washington, D.C Herbert I. Sateriee Newark

Davie Yiavo Family Opens Motpa Home

Mr and Mrs Edward J Davie Yiavo moved into their new residence on Motpa Ave. Local notices celebrate the relocation and new address for the Davie Yiavo couple.

Edward J. Davie Yiavo Ob Motpa Ahaa

Looting Rages as President Is Fled Port au Prince

Haitian unrest escalates after Nord Alexia flees the capital. Rioting mobs loot stocked stores and residences of supporters of the former president. Authorities regain control as twelve people are killed and General Simon arrives at seven.

Bord AE Pringh Gatti Nord -Alexia Port Au Prince Simon Revolutionary Movement

Miners Demand New Peace Pact Amid Wage Debates

The text reports miners pressing for a new peace pact four months before the existing agreement expires. Demands include union check off, abolition of the arbitration board, wage scales, and pay by weight. It notes impact on wages and historic context from the 1902-1903 era and mentions the Mount Clare mine incident and local political notes.

Tiny Hwo Maine Emi Iabor Conctliation Board Orhr Airlice Commission Unite Steet Tabor Hn

Two Brothers Involved After Revolver Incident At Home

A tragic incident at a residence left one youth dead and two brothers under police and coroner review. The coroner examined the scene. the jury adjourned until Thursday evening. The victim attended Ademevents and excelled in rapid studies. his brothers work at a glass factory and other offices. Carl’s funeral is planned for Friday morning with services at the house and burial at Green Lawn Cemetery.

W. P. Canso Grimm J EB. Royle TF. Hatin William Kiggang Howard Sf Shecter Dube Echeot Ademevent Alil Chase Carl Grwnlawn

Inaugural Visit Preparations Reach Washington

Washington Chamber of Commerce seeks to arrange accommodations for visitors ahead of the inaugural ceremony. Secretary Thomas Grant requests from the Toledo or Tocabosri trade group the list of prospective attendees, dates of arrival, visit duration, and preferred lodging. The letter extends a cordial invitation to use the chamber rooms as headquarters with special attention.

Asleed Briten Maren Aessey Washington Chamber of Commerce Thomas Grant Clarksburg Senis Seontary A. K. Church of the Toca Bosri of Trade Washington Chamber of Comimerte Mdy Mtr. Thom

Move to transfer First Regiment Band headquarters debated

The Fairmont Times reports a plan to move the First Regiment Band headquarters from Fairmont to Clarksburg due to pay disputes with Director Ome. Local backers in Clarksburg seek the transfer while Captain Henshaw and guardsmen push to keep the band in Fairmont.

Fairmont Times M Misus Ome Fairmont Clarksburg Wen Omen Mms Iden Dres Clarkaburg Ant John Wielip Tse Clarkabars — Ie Tansfer Tt Fairatont Henshaw

Nominations for Women of the World officers listed

The document lists candidates and new appointees for various roles including clerk, escort, sentry, manager, and board members. Names mentioned include A. Haught F. Sut ton Guinn Ri der McWhorter Ernst Stealey Floyd Howell Springs Rider Haley and Goldsmith Barnes Jun seld Dotson Richards Marshall Walden and Wilson.

Wsanker W. I. McWhorter c_ M. Ernst J. C. Stealey A. W. Floyd Albert Howell G. F. Springs E. A. Rider Ner Haley Wollara O J. Goldsmith John Barnes Guy Junsell Luther Dotson Lewis Richards Vintae Marshall Waren Weekly Charles Walson

River Current Diverted by Dynamos Near Pine Bluff

Detonations to push back the Ne Arkansas river shifted the stream from a threatening bank near Pine Bluff. By early morning the river flowed in a wider channel with reduced force against the endangered banks. The dynamiting continued through the night. Officials confirmed the efforts and noted the river’s altered course.

Pine Blufs Ark Ne Arkansis Iola Seriota Tila

Fumes Kill Three Men in Abandoned Mine Shaft

Dor 2 David Flond of Pittsburgh and William Smien and Jonah Heres, bolted colonene of Chattanooga, were found dead in an abandoned shoot near a canal. They moved times from a charred Ure yet it held warm. Prof Charis P Delion, a singing teacher, organized a chorus of lodge members and planned a concert for the near future.

Cincinnate David Flond Fittsburs Wiliam Smien Jona Heres Bolt Colanene Charis P. Delion Lodee Han Wen Neees Talay Wainer Toy Miltit Eages

Eagles Elect Officers for Comins Year at Toliowa

The Eagles elected a full slate for the Comins year led by J. H. Dayse as past president and T. R. Kearnes as worthy president. Charles P. Dats became worthy vice president with Ty Hart as chaplain and others filling roles including John Kearpes treasurer and WAG Mount guard. A banquet followed with Rock Hart winning toastmaster honors and several impromptu speeches approving the new lineup.

Eagles Ofcers Toliowa J. H. Dayse Presidenc T. R. Kearnes Worthy Charles P. Dats Ty& Hart Worthy Condatcor C. P. Dallas Plantat Rock Hart SheiGel

Local Telegraph Operator to Leave for New Union Company

A telegraph operator from the Weilerm Union plans to move to a new position at the Ween Union company. He leaves December 11 to begin work, and many friends note his departure with warm wishes for未来 success.

Dalpekten Weilerm Union Eller Brisawtok Boctake Ween Union Company

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