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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
1
Routine of the Upper House detailed a busy Senate on Feb 10 with debates led by Sen Blue over mileage economy. Various bills and resolutions were advanced or referred, including education, law, and public welfare measures, with multiple readings and committee actions noted.
In Washington on February 10 Senator Burnham of New Hampshire introduced in Congress a bill to provide a rural parcel delivery service for merchandise and other artifacts. The proposal aims to support mail and delivery on rural routes with a naval delivery concept.
A 19 year old Greek waiter, Peter Coutores, died after a Billet leg wound above the ankle. He suffered a week before dying at a hospital. An intoxicated bystander allegedly caused the injury by charging him for a broken dish. Police seek a man called Happy Perekins, with searches extending to Mannington and Parkersburg. Funeral to be conducted by a Greek priest from Pittsburgh after his death.
New York report says Queenie a 27 year old beloved by companions was shot on a northbound Second Avenue car at Eighth Street. She died almost instantly after the shots were fired by an unidentified young man who fled. No further identity of the assailant is given.
The funeral for Jol Boyle will be held at Holy Church at 10 o clock Wednesday. The wake was held Thursday after sudden abdominal pain. St Mary’s Hospital operated on him for appendicitis and he died Sunday afternoon. He was 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Doyle of West Baltimore Street.
Patrick Houry was treated at Mary's Hospital after a small pistol fired in his pocket at 10 P.M. Saturday near the Catholic church. A boy had earlier taken the pistol from a boarding house and given it to Houry, who slipped it into his pocket and forgot it before the accidental discharge struck his left thigh.
A congressional committee met at Waldo to fix time and place for the next Republican congressional convention and for selecting two delegates and two alternates to the national convention in Chicago. The meeting included numerous county representatives led by Chairman Guehrlat rex gi ed and attendees W P Hubbard and local officials. no successor to the chairman was named.
Wayne K. Stalnaker pastor leads a Sunday night service as 418 conversions last year mark Shinnston’s record in the West Virginia conference. Dr John Wranklin Grimey of Middleport is slated to preach tonight as Stalnaker also handles State Upworth League Institute arrangements and appoints T. K. Richard to oversee correspondence.
CINCINNATI Feb. 10. George Honuchiach, prisoner at the workhouse, was killed by guard John Devos. Devos fired once after being attacked as another prisoner tried to intervene. Honuchiach, 29, was serving a sentence for fostering. His home was in Canton, Ohio.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a twenty two caliber pistol handling incident at an unnamed location. The readable lines mention a person in a processing context with unclear role or outcome. Further details are illegible.
Roy Rosk, 24, discharged a weapon and shot himself on Fourth Street where he was employed. He was taken before Judge Tau for an examination trial. the wound dressed, and he was returned to jail to await the grand jury action.
The body of Grove Moore, ~22, found in a fence carny near Hobingan Mine after a night out drinking and wandering. A jury by Squire G W Harrison ruled death caused by freening. Moore, from Peoria, worked at the mines and left home after a night of heavy drinking. funeral held at Wyatt cemetery.
Senator Foraker delivers a Senate address focusing on Ohio matters. He outlines policy positions, targets regional concerns, and urges legislative action on issues affecting the state. The speech underscores his stance on governance and economic priorities for Ohio.
Senator Foraker replied to the President’s newspaper statement accusing patronage use by him and discussed his stance on federal patronage in Ohio. In separate court action Sam Wal Fittro sues Palmont & Clarkesville Traction Co for $10,000, claiming damage to his left leg from a streetcar collision near Strother’s store in Wilsonburg on November 28, 1905.
The House committee on annual affairs voted to recommend an appropriation for building two battleships of the Delaware class instead of four ships urged by the Navy Department and the President.
Congress received the preliminary report of the joint commission appointed in the last Congress to probe the business methods of the port police department and the hostel service and to submit recommendations for legislation to change their administration.
Hon Charles M Hart returns home from Charleston to spend Sunday with family. Hart is a leading member of the present legislature and Harrison county is proud of his record. The people of Yale county are urged to reelect him for another term.
Mrs Brewer Dhad a former resident of this city died in Wheeling Sunday night from influenza. Her husband and son three or four days ago attended court. She suffered from a tummy ailment and her condition worsened. The funeral will be held in Morgantown Wednesday.
Trustees of Broadaus Institute have given Clarkaburg Basarium Company an option to purchase the institute property but no deal is closed. A Monday attempt to circulate a report that the sanitarium company bought a property is said to be untrue.
The funeral and interment for Charles Hi Marthox, warden of the penitentiary, were held Monday afternoon. The service took place at the Methodist church with burial at Rose Cemetery. Many prominent men of the state attended.
Helena Lisek of Monongah widow of a miner killed in the December 6 Monongah explosion received a license on Saturday morning, sixty three days after her husband’s death. The article notes her marriage to Frank Zlemba Stra Linek and references the first widow benefiting from the new license grant.
The article discusses Charles G Coffman's potential bid for the Twelfth Senatorial district seat to succeed Senator A. Thorn. It notes Coffman's prominence, the regard for Mortin, and suggests Coffman as a capable Republican choice for the Senate, praising his work and fit within the party.
Lisbon observers saw the bodies of King Carlos and the Crown Prince carried into St Vincent Cathedral for viewing. A large crowd pressed inside for a last glimpse before ceremonies continued at the pantheon and the tomb was finally sealed.
Francis T. Roots president of the First National Bank of Connersville Ind committed suicide by shooting himself today He had served in the legislature and was tied to various business interests The tragedy occurred in Connersville Indiana on February 10 as reported by Associated Press.
A small blaze at Newman’s bakery triggered a Sumner fire department response around 9 o clock Sunday morning. No injuries or property damage were reported as the fire was quickly contained. Local resident Arthur Monroe of Monron Rico & Co. from Liverpool arrived in the city Monday as a guest of C Stringer Boggess.
Tloyd Harvey of Shinnaton was in town on Monday for business remarks and informal meetings with local residents, according to observers.
National Senator Aldrich spoke at the Son g Tube Company in Cleveland. The plant had been closed for several months amid a broad policy explaination. About a thousand men returned to work as the bill and policy were outlined in Washington and Cleveland reports.
The Broaddun Institute basketball team won 38 to 14 against Patmont, a low scoring affair that drew a large crowd. Highlights included solid defense by Bioaddus and a clear lead built early in the game.
Chicago grain market update by Associated Press notes wheat trading near 90 and corn around 63.68 as the session begins. Prices show slight shifts from prior levels with limited details available.
From Fairmont to Worthington, two hours of a planned Brack Hand Society operation were blocked when officers laid in wait near the county bridge. A Highland guard and a Tallin recipient of a ransom letter were involved, with the suspect never appearing and the plan collapsing as authorities returned home.
Secretary William Howard Taft arrived in Acnnbabity Missouri this morning and began a round of conferences. He will attend a mammoth banquet tonight hosted by the Association of Young Republicans of Missouri with most prominent Missouri Republicans in attendance.
A widespread order across multiple railroads bans travel beyond basic needs and forbids passenger agents from accepting entertainment or gifts to encourage business. The directive, aimed at lifting spirits and reducing expenses, also targets officials with limited allowances for any form of entertainment.
Beekman leads with 80 votes, Bradley 4, McCreary 4, Allon ay Gehtor 4. Harry Beacom of Wilsonburg was in attendance Saturday night.
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