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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1909
Page
1
President Roosevelt opposes irritant legislation targeting Japanese residents amid Nevada and California actions. White House discussions include former San Francisco Mayor Phelan as part of broad efforts to counter discriminatory measures and secure policy against Japanese restrictions.
Norman J. Groves departs Clarksbury after five years with the Telegram to take a linotype operator post with the Baltimore American in Baltimore. Friends here regret his departure while he and his wife plan to join in the monumental city. Consistan of New York has selected Mrs Graves at the Meto gram plant.
Oliver P. Boughner and Perry Co. Williams returned from Fairmont where an evaluating board placed values on properties of U N Arnett and C E Manney for a federal building site. Arnett property valued at 25000 dollars and Manney property at 3000 dollars.
Helen Maloney of Philadelphia and Arthur Herbert Osborn of New York wed at St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church in Spring Lake New Jersey where the bride's father owns a summer home. Earlier reports note Maloney's elopement with Lamet in Clarkson and a contested marriage, later annulled on grounds of non cohabitation.
A Chicago based suit accuses Athixen, Thonka and Santa Fe Railway of violating federal law in a complex bid involving time sensitive operations. The case centers on alleged RFID related theft and related misleading conduct, filed in the central states court.
Morgantown Feb 2 A Morgantown man Rev J Hoult, now pastor of the church of Cattax, has dug on his 20 acre farm seeking buried treasure tied to a Revolutionary era driver. He has sunk shafts, followed a carved slab direction, and hopes to strike the chest of gold. The tale involves killings and robbers, with directions leading to a buried cache worth many thousands. Hoult lists three local neighbors aiding in the chase. The item blends local lore with probate era mystery and a court bill roundup from Charleston.
February 4, 1904 marks the Weldfotel’s opening and its thirtieth anniversary, a double milestone noted by Judge Nathan Goff and proprietor Raymond J. Gunley. The Clarksburg hotel has enjoyed strong patronage under careful management, with no formal celebration planned but a customary reception for locals and travelers.
The American Mining Congress plans an Easton style campaign with Pittsburgh promoters to develop reliable methods for evaluating mining ventures. It seeks to educate investors on how to detect fraud, assess company merit, and obtain safe info, to reduce losses and channel funds into legitimate projects.
In Cata RunK Cumbaltar on February 2 naval authorities placed Captain Edward F Quiltorough in arrest aboard his ship. He faces a court martial for alleged intoxication during the Reef battle under Rear Admiral Sperry. A shore reception held days earlier is cited as context.
The national assembly unanimously approves a resolution protesting what it calls slanderous remarks by Representative Rainey in the American Congress. The action comes amid tensions surrounding the Brownsville title debate as of February 23 in Washington DC.
Report from Birmingham Alabama states six miners were killed and four injured by an explosion at the Short Creek mines of the Birmingham Coal and Iron Company today.
Charles Gilbert and Jona Braxton faced assault and battery charges in Justice Gordon's court. Evidence was insufficient to warrant warrants dismissal. Principals were drunk and disorderly. each fined $1 and costs, Braxton paid, Gilbert did not, and both were jailed ten fimys in default.
Members listed across factions debate the Prohibition amendment with names from various districts. The roll shows lawmakers labeled for and against prohibition, alongside absentees and nonvoting members, reflecting a charged legislative moment.
The will of Jane Martin and Guinn Minter has been probated. Mary Delson receives 1000 dollars. Lucy Law gets 60 acres and household goods. Pearl Taw Agnes Caynor Georgia Prim and Jacob Minter receive personal effects. Claude and Lloyd Minter get 500 dollars in Empire bank stock. Lucy Law retains residue. W J Law named executor with Kong at 000 and J H Sommerville and others as sureties.
Michael Jennings died and four others were nearly smothered in a cave-in at Glendale cemetery in Akron. Authorities report a fatal accident with a collapsed area trapping workers and bystanders alike.
February elections report shows a joint ballot for United States Senate taken today, with incomplete details and unclear location. The item notes a statewide or local ballot activity but lacks full names, dates, or outcomes.
A marriage license for Ash Pinnet and Elis M. Maxwall was filed at the county clerk’s offices, formalizing their union. The brief notice confirms the official recording of the nuptials.
A local description notes Ground Hog Day as an indicator of winter length. The ground hog emerged from its burrow on February 2, observed its shadow, and returned indoors, signaling six additional weeks of cold weather according to the traditional test.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a February incident at a local jail delivery in Martintha Pocdhuntis County. Several prisoners reportedly escaped or were expelled, with unclear details and numerous garbled words.
Miss Anna Workman a stenographer from Charles Town married a man described as a celestial fellow from a celestial empire after a chaotic ceremony in a Baltimore house. The pastor, Rev. Joel Rogaster, questioned the couple while a cabman acted as witness, as the two exchanged vows amid confusion and broken English.
A Sabbath observance petition circulates with about forty copies placed in circulation and many signatures. The effort, announced in two districts, aims to stop Sunday newspaper sales by delaying mail and papers until Monday if approved. The measure has not yet succeeded, pending review by Washington officials.
Norman Mack, chairman of the National Democratic Committee, testified today before a federal grand jury. The probe concerns a scheme involving an alleged Panama canal project affecting New York politics and the Word organization.
A damaged report from Parkersburg details an arrest tied to the murder of J. Sims, an elderly farmer en route to testify. The suspect, described as a vile figure, allegedly attacked Sims leaving him in critical condition. Further notes mention a burial and local reactions.
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