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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
1
Prohibition measures were laid on the house table amid parliamentary maneuvering. Report says votes were shy in the morning session but leaders pushed to place the measure on the legislative table for present consideration despite uncertainty.
The Supreme Court held that section 7 of the anti trust act permits treble damages for cases where a boycott restrains interstate trade. The ruling involved Danbury manufacturer Loewe & Co and the United Hatters Union, overturning the Second Circuit.
Thomas L. Lewis of Bridgeport Ohio was declared president of the United Mine Workers of America at the closing session by a vote margin around five thousand. John P. White won national vice president while W. D. Ryan of Minnesota was elected secretary treasurer.
Judge Thomas D B Melton a prominent Pittsburg banker and capitalist died today on his ninety fifth birthday. The obituary notes his longtime prominence in the community and his national recognition as a financier. A Mazel Atlas Gines factory executive is mentioned in a stray fragment about a family event.
Stuart V W Reed, Republican candidate for secretary of state, returned from Charleston after attending the opening of the special term of the legislature. He met state leaders and other prominent figures who expressed support for his candidacy and boosted his outlook.
A large crowd was injured when two street cars collided at the Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh. Several victims are reported seriously hurt and transported to area hospitals for treatment. Police and city officials investigate the crash and its cause.
Allison Bartlett Harry Sturn and Alvin Bassel plan a pleasure cruise from Weat Ashfard to Jacksonville Florida aboard a 40 foot boat weighing about 5 000 pounds. The twin screw craft can reach 18 knots and will be shipped by freight car to start the voyage toward Cuba with Bartlett as captain Sturn purser Bassel crew. They expect to bring back curiosities for friends.
United States Deputy Marshal D. Hupp captured Dennis Chapk, an old offender, Monday morning. He was arrested about fifty miles east of More Fantown on im caplas, Clark having been midled by the seduent agent on duty, charged with nondoxging. Clark will freely remain. Jai wit tried later at some teri of their court in the northern djstrict of the state.
A tentative notice describes a June 2 and 3 gathering aimed at setting records and planning the next steps. Names of participants include Francesca, Charlie Joven, Sarnia McGeoran, and others in Huntington for the executive council session.
At the meshing service of the Bape tet church on Sunday the Rev L E Peters, chairman of the palylt committee, announced that the Rev Br Stelle of Phladelphia would accept the pastorate if a unanimous call was sent. Mr Stelle and Mr Peters are directed to niculty film. This Mr Peters Tax done.
Traffic on the river route from Pittsburgh to Salro halted by Ice, causing suspensions and delays. Officials report floating ice threatening vessels and restricting passage. Local shipping firms monitor conditions and reroute where possible.
Adamson schools reopen this morning after a weeklong disruption caused by teen illness and related issues. Officials cited affective eating disorders and noted students returning to classes as staff addressed the situation.
Warships sent by Britain and Spain as Lisbon and Madrid report a shaken Portugal. Premier Franco relinquishes power. a new cabinet with monarchist leanings forms. King Manuel II declares himself in ministers’ hands amid arrests and ongoing unrest.
An explosion at the Welch brick plant killed three foreign workers and seriously injured others. The blast occurred today and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause and confirming identities of the victims.
A Wabash passenger train No. 4 wrecked at Britton Station near Detroit last night after a broken rail. Mrs Frances Vare of Hungary and Mrs John Smolin of Milwaukee were killed. Thirty four others injured but none are expected to die.
Washington February reports say Judge A G Dayton's injunction in the Hitchman Coal case prompted President Roosevelt to issue his special message on injunctions. The move could block Dayton's bid to fill Judge Nathan Goff's circuit seat. Supporters note Dayton's naval committee work, while critics fear the injunction may be overturned and lead to limits on judicial injunction power.
A telegram from Tangier reports that Russell, a bandit chief, promised to deliver Sir Henry McLean this evening. The message arrives seven months after he was captured by a rival force as Captain M G Sperry prepared to go on business before the supreme court.
Seven men were killed and several injured when a boiler exploded at the Van Aller & Co. rolling mill in Sunbury near here today. The dead are identified as David Clark Samuel Sarviss George Kress William Jones Grant Leader Willis Brouse John Sholvin. Two of the injured may die.
A large blaze in Buckhannon destroyed central hotel and multiple businesses on Depot Street. Firefighters from Buckhannon and Weston fought flames for about three hours, stopping the spread near 10 o clock. Several injuries were reported among rescuers, with property losses including the Central hotel, Jose Atean, and the A. G. Kiddy Furniture Co. buildings, fully or partially insured.
Col G Lawler a Civil War veteran and former commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died at his Rockford home. Born Liverpool England April 7 1844 he joined the Union Army in 1861 rising to sergeant and lieutenant later commanding his company during the Atlanta campaign. He organized the Rockford Rifles in 1876 served as Rockford postmaster and was chairman of the Rockford Grand Army of the Republic post 1894 95. He was a Republican coal and lumber merchant.
Barney Keeney remains jailed in Magistrate Gordon's court on a robbery charge involving Frank McDaniel of Shinnston. The alleged victim claimed a pocket book with $126 and a watch were stolen in a Pike street saloon. Ralph Barnett alias Barney Fogg was initially identified but released after McDaniel said the suspect was not Fogg. Keeney’s hearing is set for next Friday.
A colored man named Samuel Hunter was taken into custody at Camden on Gauley Saturday evening after authorities were notified of his confession to aiding the Waldo coal mine pillage at Wiscontins. Deputy Sheriff John J. Koo departed Monday to bring him to fall here. The prisoner was escorted via train and kept under guard at St Mary’s hospital after transfer.
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