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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
1
The report notes Justice Edward Douglas White of Louisiana or Georgia is named to the Supreme Court, while Bridget Francis of Wilsonburg dies at 77 after paralysis. The piece also lists nominations to the Court of Commerce and Interstate Commerce Commission with dates and places.
Waded Ben Lanitsey lectured Friday night at the First Methodist Episcopal church on Some Boys and Girls To Have Known. The audience filled the church as the speaker recounted stories of a fortunate youth, tracing causes of downfall to training and environment and stressing home influences.
A large gathering attended the funeral for Mrs. Raymund Gasley on Monday afternoon. The Episcopal church service was read by the pastor in a scene marked by respectful tributes and a solemn casket procession led by pallbearers. The body was laid to rest at a Mason cemetery. Also, Miss Kita Kincaid of Malrmont accepted a position with Wattus Lambert epitining.
Charters granted to Thermal Coat Company of Clarksburg, Levers and Okenoke Orchards Company of Martinsburg, Columbia Tile Company of Gratton, and Mapleton Orchard Company of Morgantown. Each lists capital stock and partial paid-in amounts with a roster of incorporators from multiple towns such as Clarksburg Martinsburg Grafton Morgantown and Moorefield.
Mrs. Aileen Christopher, a government witness against the brick trust, was ordered committed to jail with attorney John A Brown until papers and land documents are produced before the Federal grand jury. Judge Landis said charges against F DeWoody and the Justice Department's secret service were without cause or justification.
Dee 12 Fairmont sees regular trolley service resume by Fairmont Northwm Traction with connections to Bellview and Riverside sub station now in operation. Work on high tension lines continues with trips made on the line linking Riverside to Gray Fints and on to Fairview with Riverside stations and Monongahela river route noted for future extension to Pawpal Creek and Fairview planned by early spring.
The Rev. TM G Hay will present a 7 30 pm lantern lecture at St Marie s Lutheran Park Avenue and am Mein Street featuring views of Rome Florence and Venice with brief descriptive notes. Also shown are street views from Mast Main Street to Oak Street and a selection of local homes with emphasis on architectural interest and zoning.
A Maiutage worner wed James S Yeater and Hihol M Cannon. Misses Effina and Blanch Max well plan a visit to New Orleans and other southern points. Mrs Reuben Andeton of Fatre mont returns home after a visit with Mr Ina Harlow of Marlin in Wirestrost.
The annual report of the controller of the currency to Congress reveals continued prosperity in American banking. Total resources of banks rose to about 31.46 billion with loans and discounts at 5.4 billion and deposits near 14 billion, marking the decade’s rapid expansion and rising overdrafts.
Jobo Young Oley Grant Ray Snithers Samuel Lewis and Andrew Smith all negroes are in jail awaiting hearings before Justice Camp on the charge of holding up and robbing Thomas Wilrop a tin plate worker of 412 Fourth street Glen Elk. The crime occurred behind Peter McNeal’s saloon on South Third street. Prosecution identifies Young and Grant as the assailants. three ten dollar coins a two dollar bill and three one dollar notes were taken. Police later arrested the five men. warrants issued after investigation. Witnesses include two white men and a negro to testify at the hearing scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
County officers seized six suspects after a clash in Annabelle fourteen miles from Fairmont. Fray Smolik was struck with a meat cleaver and his pull crushed during the assault. The six were held for a hearing today as the incident began over a dispute involving a woman.
Mayor Frank Moore fined two men in police court for drunkenness as the session opened. A man named Bewie was jailed for two days after failing to pay a fine. Three others were fined or released on payment and order after drunkenness charges.
Police say several men named Kassas and Felgint were arrested in connection with a morning farmyard attack near a noted point west of a line of fields. Victims include individuals with surnames Bernhard, Bormhard, Mores, and Graves.
United Mine Workers of America plan to appeal in the circuit court of appeals on December 19 in the case of Tom J. Lewis against Hitchman Coal and Coke Company. Judge Payton issued a temporary restraining order on October 24, 1907. If the decision is unfavorable, the union will seek the U S Supreme Court.
The annual report of the Attorney General outlines actions pending and prosecutions for violations of antitrust and fraud laws. It notes major cases against tobacco, Standard Oil, sugar trusts, and other prominent combines, with convictions and sentences reported for several trusts. The document reflects extensive investigative efforts during the war and lists pending indictments and pending actions across multiple trusts and unlawful agreements.
Hastings man J P Forham reports a watch and $20 stolen by James Breadlove a Grafton man. Breadlove faces hearing before Justice W P Camp after police arrest on the Baltimore and Ohio train at the local station. The alleged theft occurred in a Glen Elk boarding house on Fourth Street. The case moved from police court to the justices court on Sunday morning.
The State Sunday School Association executive committee gathers December 19 at the Stratford hotel Wheeling to consider changes amid agitation. Reports from president secretary and treasurer show growth across departments including adult Bible classes now totaling 449 in the state. Fort Worth anticipated headquarters move to Montgomery amid strong opposition and statewide pushback.
Chicago market page reports mixed prices with wheat at 92 and 46 1 2, pork at 31 14. The fragment notes daily shifts for Chicago Grain and Market prices.
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