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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1908

Page

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Death by Own Action Leads to Farm Train Incident

A chaotic scene ends with police rescue as a man’s self harm act is thwarted and others restrained. In a later court appearance he is convicted of related charges and remanded to county jail for three days. Local officers describe the tense alley confrontation and ensuing legal actions.

X Police Boo Dias Ieee Barney Santsmie Tire Kean Ironmavon Ania Loree Veto Soule Polite

Gardner Died at Rocke Hill Mechanic Street

W Gardner of 128 A Street Northeaarreas and father J A Gardner died suddenly in Alasogha after arriving from Washington. The body will be moved to Washington for burial on Tuesday. He leaves two children Marie 12 and Albert D 10, and a bereaved widow.

Ana J. 4A. Gardner Alasogha Rocke HH Mechanic Street Washington Urko Tuthar Fenera Buris

Liquor License Case In Marion County Leads to Fines

Man Yataliont charged with illegal selling of liquor at the Marion Hotel in Madison Moore district. John F Smith owner pled guilty to stocking and selling without proper license. Mayor Neely imposed four months and fines totaling 200 dollars plus thirty days in jail. case appealed via A N Arnette Jr counsel.

Fairmont John F. Smith Marion Hoel Neely Tia A.N. Arnette Jr Mr. Smith Prins Wien

Eloped Couple Delays Police Chase at Oakigid Crossing

In Marnington Dod, Boharlop Canard and Mrs Jennie Prion eloped to Oakigid where they wed. A pursuing officer from the Muterivigg ghurn failed to stop them, and the Chief Marshall reached Oakuid en route home as the train carried the couple away.

Marnington Dod Boharlop Canard Jennie Prion Oakigid Tay Pfuf Pollen Marshall

Prominent Clubman Shot and Killed

Clues point to a fatal shooting of a well known club member at his residence. Police report thefts and burglars as possible motive and are reviewing evidence from the scene. Local investigators seek witnesses to the incident at the home.

P. Babeenberg Rci Faitih Ater Patice de Gare Thife Ibao

Mrs Peters Dies in Lawrence Area at 75

The obit notes Mrs. Peters aged 75 years and five months, born in Clarksburg West Virginia. She leaves two sons, two daughters and two grandsons Henry Bird and Makie Peters, and relatives including Mrs W S Tennis and Mrs J W Wade of Kansas City. funeral at Oak Hill Cemetery near Amason. she was the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Clement Shian.

Lawrence Kalnas Jorma Copplas Interear Thir Coun Aediat Tabitha Ships Peters Clarksburg W- Va Henry Bird Maktie Petore J. W. Wade Kansas City Cho ‘Peters Peters Amason Oale-Hill Clement Shian Indiana Hannehs Rittenhouses Hartierts

Three Jailed in City Court Sessions

Three cases disposed of at the regular term of golive cout. Barney Koonan convicted of drunkenness and jailed for three days after failing to post bond. Jobo Buri sent to jail for five days for drunkenness, defaulting on a five dollar fine. Pearl Taylor fined four dollars sixty cents for drunkenness and released on twenty dollars bond. No gambling cases were tried.

Weod Golive Cout Barney Koonan Lieevi Nthe Wighe Jobo Buri Pearl Taylor Wut

Prohibition Speaker Lea Morrow to Visit South Dakota Event

Lea Quincy Morrow of South Dakota will deliver a prohibition lecture on Sunday December 20 as part of a statewide series. The visit is organized by State Organizer Edward W. Mille of the Prohibition party to rally support for a dry town and contest the upcoming local election.

Lea Quincy Morrow South Dakota Matanien Edward W. Mille Prohibition Party Rlm

New Postmasters Named in Washington Area

In Washington D C local administration announces postmaster appointments including Dortoe, Clay Coliniss Hefty, Gitar, Shorwin Osborn, and Robert K App Sips. The list also mentions Nay frown and other names with appointment effective dates noted as early November.

Washington, .C Westmust Dortoe Clay Coliniss Gitar Wayne County Shorwin Osborn Robert Kapp Smirbalitate Miral Smail

Small Showing At County Fishermen’s Market

Fragile OCR text samples indicate a small showing by a local company at a county fair or market. Names and places are unclear due to transcription errors. The brief mentions a river tote and a vendor stall near Gordon, offering painted items and light demonstrations.

Bentiv of Citizens Exposition Tour Delights Audiences

The exhibit in City features crafted carriages and elegant decorations with painted skies of rain and fruit. Delegates from several states attend, including Governor elect Glasscock and others, as the train tours various towns delivering farm product showcases and livestock demonstrations.

State Treasurer's Report Details 1908 Funds

State Treasurer Newton Ogdin submits to Governor Lawson the report for the period ending September 30 1908 showing total funds in treasury 188257.48 invested portion 4086 200 and biennial receipts 382154.06 with more than half 151000 4 paid by railroads and public service corporations in taxes to state county district and municipalities. Inheritance tax and premiums on insurance also reduce the fund.

Trevurer Newton Ogdin Lawson Dlegnin Ka Wehioal Tate

Whiskey 1 Abel, Spokane Trial Sparks Test of Card Form

A garbled report notes new whiskey related cards and outdoor display trials in Spokane. It mentions Waterford style tokens and a group called WAAUOr exploring a national option, with representatives presenting the idea to stakeholders.

Spokane Wasi

Headquarters of gang uncovered in Chicago

Secret service men found the lair of the Knights of the White Death in Chicago. They discovered hundreds of letters sent to prominent wealthy people. The documents show more than 25000 dollars misused by bludermallers. William J. Gbetry of Huntington is named as a second party.

Chicago Secre

Public control demand over interstate rail and telegraph trusts

A discussion argues for strong federal power to regulate railroads and telegraph lines, with a commission enforcing rates, mergers, and employee returns. It warns against monopolistic misuses and urges swift action to curb corporate abuses while protecting property rights and public welfare.

Ratid Bodice Geoat

Incomplete Panama Inquiry Scribbles and Legal Turmoil

Fragmentary early 20th century garbled text cites Panama question, commissions and political figures. Mentions Nelson Crosell Morgen, a reference to a Panama canal inquiry and stalled investigations. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are discernible due to damaged OCR.

Highland Nop After Revenue Collector

Fragmented OCR notes describe a revenue collection topic with references to internal audits, unpaid support, and political contest in a locality. The text mentions a collector, state income concerns, and tension with papers and an unidentified diarist. It lacks clear names or dates due to damaged text.

Mayo Injured in Unclear City Scene

Fragmentary OCR text references an injury incident with names and locations unclear. The readable parts mention Mayo and a person named Wiles with incomplete surrounding context and dates.

Magistrate detains Ault on shot gun theft charge

In a county case, Charles Ault was brought before a magistrate on a charge of stealing a double barreled shotgun from William Shad at a local Take Clarkaberey. Ault asked for time to answer and promised to return. he failed to appear, leading to a new hearing date set for next Saturday. Meanwhile, Ault was found playing cards in the Glen Elk saloon and held for hearing. A separate item notes Secretary Wright plans to withdraw all troops from Cuba starting January 1.

Attur Charles Auil Weal Mali Kentulativs Colunty Suatie Gordon William Shad Clarkaberey Ault Alehe Vislogk Conapiamio C. le Ford Glen Elk Baan

Not Guilty Verdict in Kingwood Brewery Case

A jury found the Kingwood Brewing Company not guilty on one count while fifty indictments against the firm were largely dropped. The judge ruled an authorized agent could not order executions on the premises, ending much of the brewing scandal in Prenton county.

Kingwood Sen Yesurday Fuirman Oburget Witt Tilapil Prenton County Auogatler Urere Guy Witeh Wolielting Ordis Prescon County Wg, Conley, Bute H. B. Hughes Charles T. Hers Mor But Company

Caught in Wheel Crash Injuries Reported

Burt Turner of Ulmian town suffered severe injuries after a wheel accident at Meld. The incident involved a worker named Wiesel and a rope device pulling a damaged arm free. Officials noted the toll of the crash and the ongoing investigation into the mechanical failure.

Burt Turner Ueiemain Atrort Hewcier wWielet Be. Talwatt

Murder case ties four killed to ranch attack

In Lasatiman county investigators reported the murder of four Garold Quilly members in a raid near the Gareta ranch. Authorities led by Rev Wy Mi Dow pursued suspects linked to criminal meetings at a central Christian church, with local officials promising gratitude to supporters.

Trinidad Calg Maggio Gérila Francisco Martine Garold Quilly Gene Twatty Miles Wose Gareta Ranch Lasatiman Feduy Bon Ehoir Macriiex Emir Gerad Tirey Beit Christian Church Interes

Fragmented Legislative Debate on Public Works and Appointments

A fragmentary record shows a heated session with talk of committees and votes. References to House procedures and possible filibuster highlight tensions over budgets and governance and the role of the Senate and special committees.

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