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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
1
Dutch boats staged a public display near Willemstadt as Three Cruisers demonstrate against the Venezuelan government. Reports say ships returned to harbor while a second action aims to blockade Venezuelan coast.
Dec 41 report from Pine Bluff Arkansas notes the Arkansas River altering its westward course. The river eroded banks east of the main city area and dynamite blasts were heard as workmen attempt to widen a breach at Boye Point. Water now over land suggests a new cut may form, potentially reshaping the river’s path and sparing Pine Bluff from further erosion.
The weekly lecture program in Harridan County held at the Empire building featured three attendees. Topics included Anatomy of Eye and adjacent structures and Physiology of Vision. Speakers listed were Dr. CC Tarvin and Dr. C C Southers with additional notes on Lachrymal apparatus.
A large revival at the Paints church in Wiker led by Rev. Weg drew a diverse crowd. Men, women, and families expressed renewed faith, with many lifting eyes toward spiritual renewal and seeking salvation during prayers and hymn singing. Numerous attendees testified to a saving faith in Christ and ongoing conviction.
West Virginia patents are listed by patent counsel in Washington. The report names inventors such as A Gething of Enterprise and Maalmne of Charlie won, with notes on railway fault fonds and related innovations, reflecting a stream of West Virginia intellectual property activity.
Mr and Mrs Jansen N Home move into their handsome new residence on Mulberry Street. M Owen Dilger formerly of Dagealloy Ohio now with the Carhon company assists and occupies the home alongside the Jansen family.
Disjointed OCR notes indicate a suit in Ohio at Findlay abruptly ended today. Indictments against the company were nullified at the request of the Prosecuting Attorney. Judge Duc may sign the entry as the Attorney General and federal authorities oversee the case.
The conference in London opened today at the foreign office to draft a code of laws for naval warfare and establish an international prize court as recommended by the Hague congress. American delegates include Rear Admiral Stockton and Professor George Grafton Wilson of Brown University.
In Omaha on December 4, the trial of Charles B. Dewis for the murder of Dr. Roizin begins. The proceedings start with the witness stand testimony as the jury listens to initial statements and evidence.
The regular town meeting in Centralia was interrupted by weather as residents attended to talk over the month’s schedule. City action will be taken on the bond issue with about 65 families at home. Attendance is expected to be high as officials consider the 108 dollar lone.
Workers halt drilling as drought dries streams in Wear Virginia causing water shortages. Dozens of new sites have paused activity but crews plan to resume once water is secured. Engines and bolts sit idle while pumps wait for supply.
Governor elect William B. Glasscock stopped in Morgantown on his way home from Charleston and planned to join an agricultural train tour of the state visiting Philippi Buckhannon Weston Lost Creek and Buckhannon. He noted investigations into school dependent children and signaled no appointment decisions until inquiries are complete. He mentioned pending changes including a tax commissioner appointment after A B Watts resigns in January.
At the Kulgtis meeting in Columbus officers were elected for the coming year. Elected were Grand Knight B. Stringer Boggese Deputy Grand Knight Thomas W. Ward Chancellor W. Roy Byrd Preceptor W. L. Joyce Financial Secretary A. I. Schutto Treasurer G. fl. GM Lecturer W. M. Mulherhan John Ross Jr Advocate M. J. Mar Un Warden James Deem Inside Guard Frank Gill Outside Guard Patrick F Caufield Trustees Likely include Caufield. A series of winter entertainments is planned.
In Grafton the Meters of the Gatton Window Glage Company reports tumbling output as demand wanes. Factory stock is sold for two years in advance amid concerns over safety and long term employment. The Tyapt Valley Glass facility plans continued limited operation despite minimal demand.
At the regular meeting of the Young People’s Union of the First Baptist Church the election of officers for the coming term will take place during the Sunday evening session starting at 6 30. Members are urged to attend.
Captain Slayton of the Salvation Army seeks donations and volunteers for a Christmas basket distribution on Christmas day. About one hundred baskets are planned with a hall reserved for headquarters and a New Year distribution also envisioned. Contributions of clothing, provisions, or money are urged, with receipts acknowledged by the tally.
A crowd from Canada and the United States attends a tribute for Grover Cleveland. Notables including Paul Amorton of the Life Insurance Society and J Sterling Morton are listed among speakers and organizers. The event honors Cleveland’s administrations and his role as a steadfast public figure.
Mayor did not hear any gambling cases at the police court session. Chief of police reported no gamblers or gambling house operators brought before the mayor. Robinson was arrested for orderly conduct and posted $20 bail but did not appear, money secured for forfeiture. Gilmore and Grimes jailed three days each for default on $3 fines plus costs for drunkenness.
WPIelvo Guo of Torelgast was held for the next grand jury by Magistrate John T. Flynn at Wilsonburo Friday on a charge of breaking into a Baltimore and Ohio freight car in local yards. Constable Bonnell arrested him and brought him before Magistrate Miyam for hearing.
The Catholic Church grants a special dispensation allowing meat on Christmas Day December 25. For the first time in a century, Catholics may eat meat on that day while observing usual Friday abstinence elsewhere. The exemption, issued by the pope, does not apply to Advent Fridays or other holy periods, and parishioners are reminded to follow local church guidelines.
The baby Chester Paul son of Mr and Mrs Ho We Mitchall of 36 Dutrsinet Stemioy street died this afternoon at a local stockyard. Funeral services will be held at the Mitchell residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
A Diamond Howling alloye contest between two amek teams produced uneven results with scores spanning Peaplea 26 percent, Drake 278, Crass 251, Raushaw 24 percent, Fults 349 totaling 1 273, Holdt 255, Norman 256, Henderson 260, Zlun 28 percent, Filier 2A7 to iat Tad.
Dec 4 report from Paris says Mula Halfad the new Sullins of Morrocco has accepted the Algecims terms for the restoration of the sultanate under Allied conditions. In Port au Prince a visitor from Salem described a peaceful scene with no wardens as a silent home visit concluded Friday.
The funeral of Dark Cham nine year old son of Aunt Poll Cham Ok darmston was held Friday after a service at 2:50 p.m. and interment at Gffin Lawell cemetery. Coroner W P Campre ity announced a verdict of unsolved shooting.
Fragmented text indicates a library day observation with mentions of money received and a religious or chapel gathering. It references a naval entertainment possibly by a school and various talks or rides in the afternoon. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The aged rector John Ewell of St Stephens Philadelphia will lead Sunday services and preach at the Episcopal church. Plan to attend the morning and evening rites as listed in the church schedule.
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