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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1908

Page

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Window Glass Strike Near End After Pittsburg Conference

A major meeting of flatteners and cutters from the American Window Glass Company is set for Pittsburg to end a weeks long strike. Proposals include lower wages and extended plant operation to avert layoffs, with relief funds to unemployed workers. Golden Riley is jailed on arson charges, with his brother Abe Riley sought as an accomplice.

Pittsburg Wil Pitsburg Shinn Pittaburs Tt In Biiiking American Window Glass Company Clarksburm

Funeral for John Boyle Largely Attended

John Boyle funeral held at 10 a m Wednesday at the Catholic church with many schoolmates in attendance. The death is described as sad and the bereaved family received community sympathy.

John Boyle

Suffragists Sentenced After Commons Raid

Nearly fifty women suffragists who yesterday raided the House of Commons were sentenced to pay a fine or serve a month in jail. All but one preferred to go to jail.

Associated Press London Eng House of Commons

Bandits Seize $23,000 After Bank Explosion in Rich Hill

Five masked robbers dynamited the Farmers and Manufacturers Bank in Rich Hill Missouri and escaped with about $23,000 after a volley of shots with a sheriff's posse. The bank building was totally wrecked in the daring daytime robbery.

Associated’ Press Rich Hill Farmers’ and Manufacturers’ Bank Josne

Steel Explosion Kills Man and Burns Ten In McKeesport

An explosion at the Monongahela blast furnace of the National Tube Company in McKeesport, near Pittsburgh, killed Thomas O'Toole, fatally burned Alexander Smith, and seriously burned ten others.

Associated Press Pittsburg Thomas O'Toole Alexander Smith Monongahela National Tube Company McKeesport

Brent Arrested on Charge of Disturbing Worship

Brent, a colored man, was arrested by Constable J Worthy Schrager Wednesday morning and brought before Magistrate Gordon on a warrant. He is charged with being drunk and disorderly during a disturbance at Trinity M E church on Ben Street Monday night. The hearing was set under a $200 bond.

Ilurvey Brent J. Worthy Schrager Gordon Trinity M. E Ben Street Les Robinson Brent

Funeral for Peter Cowlores Held After Gunshot Wound

The funeral and burial of Peter Cowlores, a young Greek man who fled from a gunshot wound inflicted by an unidentified assailant, occurred Wednesday afternoon. Interment was at Gold Fellows' cemetery.

Peter Cowlores Gold Fellows

Million Dollar Concern Breaks and Receivers Appointed

A U S court placed P. P. Mast Company of Agricultural Implement manufacturers in the hands of receivers Howard D. Maize and Gammel F. McGreery to wind up the business. Assets are $1,000,000 with debts around $400,000. Stockholders and creditors filed the petition. Also, Arthur D. Hay, superintendent of the Pomoroy and Middleport Company, was arrested on a Colorado indictment charging embezzlement and forgery.

Uby Advociated Press Dencinnate Mast Agricultural Mplement Manufacturere Gallipolis Arthur D. Hay Pomoroy and Middleport Company Colorado

Wine family mourns as Alexandria man dies

An obituary note reports the death of Armstead Wine of Alexandria Washington after a brief illness. He is described as a brother of George Wine and a member of the local community. Funeral arrangements follow in the town.

Armstead Merase Tyro Rome Alexandria Daria Toentas George 4 Stiletty

Rabbits killed. three men arrested in Quiet Dell

Constable Schrader arrested Jank Jacons Black Thorn and J. J. Fox on a charge of shooting and killing rabbits at Quiet Dell. A warrant had been issued by Magistrate Gordon at the request of deputy state game warden Schrager. They posted bond to appear next Monday for a hearing.

Jank Jacons Black Thorn J. J. Fox Schrader Rabbit Quiet Dell Gordon Schrager Bond Ty Wdlork

Lynn Carskadon Dies Sud

Catherine Granoy received a telex from the Arlington hotel in Calgary Alberta announcing the sudden death of Lynn J Carskadon at age 36. He was the son of Mr and Mrs J R Carskadon of Keyner and married eight years ago to Mollie Glancy. He had lived in Canada for two years and worked for the British American Live Stock Association. Survivors include his wife and two children.

Catherine Granoy Arlington Hotel Calgary Alberta Canada Lynn J. Carsksdon Carakadon Gipskaton J. R. Carskadon Keyner

Infant Dies at Railroad Station After Train Arrival

The nine month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams of Two Lick died in the waiting room at the Baltimore and Ohio station shortly after Weston train arrived on Wednesday. The child suffered a spasm and the tragedy drew local sympathy from residents.

Arma Henry Williams Lick Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Weston Air Eenhen

Rump Convention Affects Local Baseball Circles

Report from Connellsville Pennsylvania notes a rump convention of Taagié ball figures led by Thomas Haymond, a Fairmont magnate, aimed at settling local baseball matters. Healers of the convention are reportedly en route, with details not yet received locally.

Thomas Haymond Fairmont P.O. M Clarksburg

Touring Car Show Promoter Plans March Exhibition

A promoter on West Pike Street prepares a touring car and motor exhibit to open around March 1 or 4. The event showcases equipment from a picture company and aims to draw crowds with a curated auto display and related attractions.

Tomph Cohen West Pike Street Mortig Pittehure

Old fair dates set by central steering committee

The Weat Vesinin Central Amii tural & Mechanical Steinty tain decided to hold its next enna fair the last week in September. The committee fixed dates Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday September 2 3 4. Members include Ving Le Fogttanit George Southern and Beyd- M Aten.

Weat Vesinin Central Amiitural & Mechanical Steinty Tain George €. Southern Beyd- M Aten

Indiana Lincoln League to Hold Annual Meeting in Wabash

The Tidiana Lincoln League convenes in Wabash with delegates choosing committees and opening headquarters for Republican candidates. Senator Beveridge is slated to speak tomorrow night as the convention proceeds.

Lincoln League Rem Wababh Ind Tidiana Lincoln League Beveridge

Judge Goff to resume duties after health recovery

Judge Nathan Goff of the United States circuit court has been in Philadelphia for rest. He plans to return home soon and resume his court duties after his health is restored.

Nathan Goff United States Circutt Court Philadelphia

Special Verdict in Damage Case Against Traction Co

In a $10,000 damage suit by Samuel Wittro against Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Co a special verdict was required after a street car collision in Wilsonburg on November 29, 1905. The court ruled on demurrer affecting law and facts, while jurors had yet to fix damages. Jurors will be discharged when they complete a verdict or declare non‑agreement as the term ends.

Samuel Wittro Fairmont & Clarksburg Traction Company Elreuit Wilsonburg

Auto Race Start Sparks Times Square Crowd

The New York to Paris auto race began at 11:25 today with a throng cheering as three Trench cars started from Times Square. The Americas car, steered by Mantages Roberts, carried a crew of three. other foreign cars carried three crew members. Attorney B D B M Goodwin traveled to Gratton Wednesday to pursue legal matters in court.

New York Paris Times Square Onn Garman Italien Auizens Americas Mantages Roberts

Senator Rayner Opposes Aldrich Currency Bill

Reports from Washington on February 12 quote Maryland Senator Rayner declaring opposition to the Aldrich currency bill. The brief dispatch notes his stance in the Senate proceedings and cites other unnamed colleagues sharing varied views.

Rayner Alurich Aumedated Press Wasilington D. C Benator Maryland

West Virginia Senate Actions Report Affected by Mining Interests

Charleston dispatch outlines Senate and House moves in West Virginia with debates over mining taxes, liquor investigations, and education funding. Bills on homestead and school provisions advanced or referred, plus adjustments to prohibition enforcement and liquor inquiry procedures.

Charleston Smith Cabell Minnere Taoobs Marion County Normuption Howe Koution Harper Naaki Wataly Osborn Committee On Judiciary Senate Branston Ie House Ashburn West Vireiple University

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