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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
7
The Oilford-Osborn Undertaking Company relocates to the Boughner block on Fourth Street, occupying space formerly used by Net's Bicycle Store. Harness and equipment supplies are available from ap Rey nolds on Main Street, a up-to-date harness establishment.
New fall suitings and over coat materials are on display with handsome exclusive patterns at modest prices. Act now before the rush begins to leave your measure while the new fabrics are readily available.
Fragmented OCR notes describe defects and manufacturing issues with cloth and gear. Mentions Hutton, guitar, coffins, Yaub, edges, and uniform appearance. Ambiguous terms and jumbled phrases suggest a technical or industrial repair or cleaning topic without clear context or dates.
A bulky, partially legible report outlines a proposed Interstate Railway Company merger. It notes Lewy and the county treasurer hid plans to fund a new empire stock and create a vast transportation network. The venture would consolidate rail lines across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, aiming to operate a broad electric transit system with substantial capital from Philadelphia and New York financiers.
Delegates closed three day annual conference of the industrial department with the section on Industrial Agreements attracting many leaders. The executive committee named Marcus A Hana as chairman and Samuel Gompera as second vice president for next year. A special committee will review all subjects discussed and semiannual meetings will be held in February.
The trial of Thomas Gallagher and Owen McCabe ended with Gallagher pleading guilty and receiving 50 years in the state prison for the Rochester area burglary attempt. McCabe also drew a life sentence, marking a historic first for such a crime in the state. A separate meeting of Ohio Kentucky and nearby brewers focused on wage uniformity and discharge practices.
In Washington the Senate debated the omnibus statehood bill with Quay present and Beveridge reporting on Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The House featured a valedictory style speech by Glvashe A Grow on labor and capital cooperation, marking 79 years of public service. The day included bills refunding duties on private dues and tea import duties, and other routine measures.
A Detroit chamber of commerce dinner featured Hon. J Charlton M P and Campbell Shaw discussing Canada United States reciprocity. Senator J McMullen warned Canada not seeking reciprocity now and Alaska boundary issues. Governor A B Cummins spoke on reciprocity and its implications to Western delegates and attendees.
Amid violent demonstrations in Caracas, protesters attacked the German legation and burned British and German flags. Police arrested ninety-seven German residents and the German consul as US and Venezuelan officials brokered safety measures while troops prepared for potential intervention.
State Senator W. Sproul presented a draft bill before the Delaware County Road Drivers Association committee to create a three member state highway commission with a state highway engineer. The plan allocates $2,000,600 in state funds, evenly sharing costs among state, county, and township, with Hamilton road held in reserve.
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