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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1909
Page
1
The Newport News yard launched the Delaware battleship amid crowds. In West Virginia, Senator Mile and local figures debated prohibition, arguing over revenue and moral issues as towns consider wet or dry status.
Charleston Feb 6 The Senate did not pass the Craig’s bill as expected and adjourned before calendar action. Debate focused on a palanza committee to investigate the Alford interview leading to a formed committee of England Grimes and Tuttlepags. Smith Cabell asked judiciary to report Sunday observance. resolution defeated. House adjourned until Monday.
State Senator Chayles G Goffman arrived Watid fromt this morning and will resume his duties Monday in Charleston. He has pushed the charter amendments for Weston and Salem school bills, and changes to open thecredit court. He chairs the enrolled bills committee and serves on six other committees with strong service noted.
Giuseppe Votaut, a foreigner employed at Grasselli, was arrested by Constable R E Kidd on a warrant for a board bill of $11. He appeared before Magistrate Gordon but the warrant was withdrawn and he was discharged after payment arrangements were made.
Fleet reaches Gibraltar as Meet Nolated anchors at 11 oclock for last globe voyage. It left Hampton Roads February 2 with orders to set sail from the port, while the WoodlesNip fleet lay off Hamp o w loads December 14, 1907.
A special meeting for bartenders will be conducted by Hwangouse Kimo of Washington at the Salvation Army hall on Pile Street. The gathering is for men who tend bar both before and behind the tar.
The Vika minstrels invite all members to report for a full rehearsal at Swanay on Saturday at 2 PM. Punctuality is stressed as crucial for the enterprise, with emphasis on coordinating all performers and roles.
The council approved crossing at Poplar and First streets, authorized a 400 labor credit for work during drought, and ordered removal of street obstructions. Building permits were issued for multiple projects, and street repairs and improvements including boardwalks and awning enforcement were mandated. Prohibition prime sale announced for February 25 at Central Christian.
Sir Robert Shuttleworth with Miss Jutiny Johnsony of Hot Springs and Guy Lyon returned this morning. Shuttleworth and Johnson were married last Wednesday in the Episcopal chapel at Hot Springs. A new horse on Clay Sirmet drew cheers as the news spread. Congratulations are pouring in from friends.
Arkasten for Thpét red Mohtoe and Gearse McAteer were arrested by city police Saturday morning and locked up on charges of entering Jack Stayit's Sudsin at 28 West Mini stress about 11 o'clock Friday forenoon and stealing a bunch of corn therefrom. They were fined $15 each and sent by July 15 dare.
Memorial service to be held at the Episcopast church next Tapmtay afternoon at 2 o clock for Pragces Willard. Locals from Fairmont expected to attend with friends in Wanton roalenrs.
The 1908 annual report for the West Virginia Home for Girls in Wheeling outlines a two year period ending September 3 1908. It notes housing for seventy two girls, ongoing annual improvements, a requested appropriation of 47000 covering operating and buildings, and a plan for 9640 in 1919. It lists regents and staff including M D Hartior Toner president Wheeling and superintendent Miss Alda M Donan with their posts and locations.
The Katievine Dogme Club of First Presbyterian plans an annual benefit sale at the former Cost & Holden Hardware store on Main and Coast streets, Thursday through Saturday February 11 to 15. The sale runs all day and evening, with proceeds donated to mood canst and items for the needy. Volunteers from Ming Ban and Medaigh will assist.
Rev W. Cappingram led five weeks of revival meetings at United Brethren Church in the North- view area, drawing attendees and sharp focus on spiritual renewal.
Della Winters was sent to jail for a drunken mess and fined 460 dollars, as Mayor Wood presided at the regular city court session Saturday. Heatherty received a one day jail term on related charges including unlawful behavior and a separate 180 dollar fine for another offense.
A long legal memorandum discusses municipal bond power under a city charter and Chapter 13 acts. It argues the city can issue bonds up to a 2 percent tax limit and that the Waterworks and Sewerage Board should be empowered by the act. The writer urges ratification of the bond issue to enable improvements and stresses selecting capable board members and prudent oversight.
Fragmentary OCR text references a purchase and a Captain Auer. Mentions Mrs C and a New York related benefit evening. Incomplete lines reference Yale and possible title Qualtroagh. No clear event date or location can be confirmed.
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