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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1909

Page

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House Passes Inheritance Bill On Final Reading

Rival bills and a heated floor wrangle dominated session as the Ohio House moved The Inheritance Galax Bill to final reading. Debate centered on exemptions for counties and special orders. the chair ruled on motions and committee reports before passage.

House Clariis Brooks Smith Geston Iheeee Haslett Matewis Craigia Lill KG Craig Hous Ohlo Valley Senate Howse Seyers Keystone Charter Cabell

Grapes Sentenced by Judge for Gaming Wace

Thiemer Grapey arrested Wednesday evening on a ca pious was sentenced Thursday afternoon by Judge Lynch to six months in jail and a $500 fine for operating a gaming race. Various civil actions and judgments are noted, including suits involving Hope Natural Gas, Mahrmont Coal, and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, with several defendants ordered to pay sums.

Thiomer Grapey Lynch Eleutt Florence Hi. Wyatt Te Hope Natural Gas Company Wallace Grhal Swohy A. Gathrop Mahrmont Coal Company Charles A. Pritch T. M. Jackson R. B. Doolittle BW. Wells John G. Lewis Mgaluet Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company J. T. Swager Herald Publishing Company West Virginia Mine Supply Company Parr Lumber and Paning Mil Company Hetty H. Smiths Willett

Injunction Sought Against Miner’s Action at Tonaviien

A court order restrains a miner from interfering with the Soko Company property. Judge Dafton’s cart restraining action aims to stop sideco and waterway interference. Papers indicate further proceedings are expected.

Tonaviien Indge Dafton Sidesco

Amendment creates Water Works and Sewerage Board in Clarkeburg

The amendment establishes a three member Water Works and Sewerage Board in Clarkeburg with party composition limits, elected by next April, guiding rates, plans, and operations of the city’s water and sewerage system. It outlines powers, funding, and procedural approvals by the City Council, and stresses voting on February 9.

Aric Tuo Charleston WSS Connie Ovis Exld Wald Water Works and Sewerage Board Mafereyco Sale Wuld Elty Swid Board Uegaid Common Council Sald City Water Works and Sewerage Board Elec-Ion Common Connell of Waidelty Charlesburg

Race violence erupts in Pittsburg Virginia

Police report a crackdown with 1126 arrests the prior night and many more pending as racial tensions flare. Witnesses describe widespread animosity with white residents condemning police actions and many African Americans voicing defiance after a spate of assaults on young white girls.

Pittsburg Sishegror

Sent to Poor House for Hungarian Infant

A Hungarian native, Joseph Garna aged about 11 months, was sent to the county veterinary infirmary and is reported to suffer from a mysterious infant ailment.

Joesph Garna Youn Hungary Une

Lee Shubert Plans Visit to Frame the Girls in London Tour

Lee Shubert of the Sau and Shubert troupe visits Clarksburg to assess the company Girls and plan a London production. Clyde Fitch’s comedy is cited as a potential hit overseas, reflecting the Shubert era’s big theatre reach and ambition. Sacramento report notes a legislative hopeful in the assembly seeking to pass an anti Japanese measure.

Lee Shubert Sau Use Shubert Falls Ola Clarksburg Shubert London Eng Clyde Fitch Ular West Fitch

Jasper Pew of Fayette County Pioneer Contractor Dies

Abraham Pew, father of Jasper Pew, was a Fayette County pioneer and built in Clarksburg before dying November 14 1860 in Harrison County His son Jasper became a leading carpenter and contractor in Clarksburg and helped establish the First Baptist Church He held city offices supported temperance and aligned with the Prohibition Party His first wife Hannah Mines produced three sons Sheridan Colfax and Grant His second wife Lille Cullimore survived with daughters Joy Cullimore and Ruth dating Funeral plans awaited Colfax Pew’s arrival.

Pew Marlon Coy Ty Atraham Fayette Prohibition Party Hannah James Madison Mines Grant Sheridan Colfax 1St Namied Cal Mornia New York Joy Cullimore Ruth Datfing Mr. Pew Colfax Pew

Prohibition Era Saloon Fight Over Soft Drinks

A garbled report notes tense clashes as saloonists refuse to yield to Prohibition rules and a ban on soft drinks. It mentions a fine of $7.60 and a confrontation near a car window affecting a local establishment dubbed the AuthBaioon longue amid broader enforcement tensions.

City Sewer Pipe Plan Drawn For Flood Prevention

A draft proposal describes upgrading the sewer system along the Went Fork river to address flooding. It details trenching 200 feet below the river, constructing a 6 inch concrete sewer, and anchoring outlets to reduce backflow into the city. Estimated costs include 4.00 per linear foot and 33.00 per cubic yard for concrete.

Raene Went Fork Ata Viidlati Ou Igmares Pike Street Abtyas Wiksicres Damonan Elicorpol Praula Pratt

Monument Men Meet as President Arrives Delays Hit

Delegates arrive for the monument men gathering as the president attends late arrivals. Opening events run fifteen minutes behind schedule, stirring the crowd.

Vote Needed to Pass Bill in Turbulent Senate

Amid chaotic debate supporters push for quick passage while opponents call for thorough review. Lawmakers debate procedural moves and timing as Wednesday’s session tests party cohesion.

Acquittal Reported in Unclear Defense Case

Fragmentary OCR text references individuals and legal actions but remains unreadable. No clear events or outcomes can be determined from the provided material.

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