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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
1
Reports from Fort Port ks indicate authorities may deny clemency revisions. The governor and Secretary of State face questions over petitions tied to a conspiracy case. Figures named include John Davis and Harlan among others accused in the serious incident.
A self-appointed committee of citizens held a meeting in the Jacobs building to form a new city party named the Citizens Party. E E Flowe was named for mayor with Patrick Cauflene for chief of police and a slate for streets council and ward posts. Petitions will circulate Monday to gather signatures backing the movement.
Charleston reports the Penitentiary board censured for improper actions including purchasing from preferred firms and moving funds through banks. The Albany trip issue and other conduct questions were noted as violations though not fully resolved. The Albany inquiry was postponed to Thursday for further consideration.
Washington event planners outline lodging and meal prices for the parade period. Private houses offer rooms at 2.50 per day, hotel rates reach 300, with 900 more rooms available through the civic committee. Chairman Wallar promises ample quarters and warns against gouging as the event approaches.
Justice G H Gordons militia reports three forged Weshiank checks stolen from a red top desk. All three paid to J G Wilson. authorities pursue a suspect for uttering. Two checks carried FirgEA signature of W Gordon for 7 and 36 dollars. The third bore a forged GI Gordon signature and cleared for 210 dollars.
New York markets show a price drop after the United States Steel Corporation decision. Large shares of Corporation Aloo were offered as a departure from yesterday’s closing figures. Virginia Mant of South Chestnut Street is involved in the unease.
A. L. Faulkner of the National Window Glass Workers Association reports a telegram stating the board will continue the strike and increase seventy percent relief benefits. The source notes this action as a response to labor dispute pressures.
Announcement calls a city rally of Sunday schools in Clarkebies and nearby areas after the West Virginia Sunday School Association meeting. Secretary Arnold will speak on The Great Commission and Sin gay School Association Work. First city visit with a royal welcome planned, under the Harrison County Sunday School Association leadership.
A garbled OCR fragment presents a vague report with scattered names and terms. It references persons and places loosely but lacks coherent events or dates to form a clear news item. The text reads as stylized prose with uncertain meaning and minimal actionable facts.
Strong interest surrounds tonight's high school basketball game between Chirks Ture and Parkersburg teams in Rye. The event aims to raise funds with patrons asked to support the clubs in their work.
The Esther Society of Trinity Church Plans an afternoon gathering at Moody Street. A social event followed by a formal program is scheduled for March 4 at the home of Mrs Powerton Lawry on which attendees are invited to attend.
Judge Charles Lynch issued a temporary injunction preventing county court interference with laying a pipeline along the county road on Little Elk near Wallace. The Hope Natural Gas Company asserts a franchise granted to Hutton Gas Company. the court upheld the claim that the franchise was revoked.
Pittsburg physician Dr. Cutright will deliver the second lecture in the ministers association series at Central Christian Church next Thursday night. His subject The Marble Walteth is described as his greatest tacture. A large audience is expected to attend.
W ME Morris of Mt Clare West Virginia requests all Hothexer residents aged 80 and over to send name age postal address and any other data by March 10 for an honor roll to be published in county papers. The notice urges elderly residents to comply.
The Northern Baptist convention closed its night session Friday after three productive sessions. Dr. Henson of Boston was the chief speaker, delivering an able address that pleased attendees and sparked interest in migration work.
At the executive session in Charleston on February 26 the Virginia debt case was reviewed with no definite decision. Governor Dawson General Conley and attorneys Mollohon and McGintic attended as officials discussed possible funds to pay the lawyers.
Bridgeport reports the steamship JOMI EL Starin ran ashore by the outer breakwater during a night gale. Crew members were rescued with no injuries reported. Marietta notes ships in the harbor faced strong winds this morning as recovery efforts proceed.
In a September session, the Senate voted 16 to 14 to oppose submission of the prohibition amendment. Several Democrats, including Cousin and Littlepage, were absent for the vote. Johnson and Meredith spoke for submission while Littlepage explained his stance amid petitions for and against. The roll call followed motions to postpone and reconvene, with caucus outcomes indicating Democratic opposition to submission and Republican responsibility.
Incomplete OCR fragments reference a national organization hosting its annual convention. It mentions a program and a meeting at a regional venue, indicating plans and expected participants.
Ob 19 Jolung men and boys of PEI's Fietor of Christ Episcopal church and Rev John E Ewell plan a meeting at Christ church on Tuesday evening February 28 to organize a distinctively interdenominational Mens club. The parish house offers space for activities aimed at guiding young men in a pleasant and profitable evening, with facilities for recreation and study. The club will serve all ages and classes, operating from the large parish building equipped for a range of youth programs under a duly organized group.
Deputy L M James and Justice Flynn parties execute several warrants for violators. Children aged eight to fifteen must attend school. Samuel Cottrill and William Nash pay fines of two dollars each plus costs. Perry appears with a girl not his family, referred to humane society. Perry Smith near Grasset must answer a school attendance complaint.
Mrs. Charles E. Taney of Wheeling died at her home at 2 AM Saturday after a brief illness. She was 41 years old. She leaves two sons James and Camden, her mother Mrs. Sommers of this city, and one brother Camden Sommers of this city.
Banks offices and many businesses will close Monday to honor George Washington’s birthday. Public offices and schools will observe reduced hours or closure as part of the holiday observance.
Mire Lethe Birkman wife of Wil Han Fickenan of Sik City Dedarage county and daughter of W O Reater died unexpectedly at her home after a brief illness She was 24 years old.
Fragmentary Chicago grain market note shows early trade actions with prices and commodities unclear. Report mentions Chicago and Feb 20 with scattered figures suggesting price movements and market activity.
Dick and Initole Geetnd Railway officials confer with Prpalennie Maths to day on a war related decision. Dickow, a longtime figure, left this afternoon for Philadelphia amid many calling old friends who weigh in on the issue.
The Rev. J. E. Pryor postpones the Gypsy Grove baptism planned for tomorrow because of the river’s unusual height and drifting debris. The new date will be announced locally. G. Watson of Masontown spent Saturday in town.
Seattle February reports a proposal by Southern residents and Confederate groups to erect a replica of General Robert E Lee's home on Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds. Daughters of the Confederacy and allied organizations seek broad participation to honor the nation’s divided memory while inviting visitors from all regions.
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