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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1908

Page

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Debts and Death Tangle in West Union Case

A Pittaturg dispatch ties James A Baker alias H J Wilson to thefts in New York and a late marriage to Lottie Cunningham, while a separate West Union case reports Mary E Ault dying by carbolic acid self poisoning after a quarrel with husband Charles Ault. coroner's inquest finds death caused by poison administered by her own hand.

Pittaturg Datien A. Baker New York Walso Wailer H. J. Wilson Elicladd Oakland Mies Louie Cunningham Wilson James A. Baker Baker Silas Wilson Acta Parkerstore West Union Slater Dora Weat Union Lottie Cunningham M. J. Wilson

Grand Jury Bondsman Arrested On Carrying Revolver Charge

Dorsey Arbogant of Interstate Mines was bound over for the grand jury in bond of 200 by Magistrate Gordon to answer a charge of unlawfully carrying a revolver at Mrs Nancy McAtee home on the West Virginia and Pittsburgh division of the railroad. He failed to post the bond and was jailed. Claude Doteen, held on the same charge, was released as evidence did not implicate him.

Dorsey Arbogant Tnterstate Gordon Nancy McAtee West Virginia Pittsburg 1, O Claude Doteen

Missing Girl Seen Return Hint May Link Disappearances

Daisy Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Lewis was last seen on a Baltimore and Ohio West Virginia and Pittsburgh division train near Fenwick. A man on the train was seen with her and she left a card. authorities consider a possible link to Jesse Arbaugh who vanished about the same time.

Daisy Lewis Leonard Lewis Fenwick West Virginia

Local Union Branch to Be Formed in Clarkburg

Nere to form unic Congres Lawrence of New Bethlehem Pa district president of the Blowers and Gatherera Mutual Protective Association and J Thomas of Pittsburg an organizer arrived in Clarkburg Monday from Weston for several days stay to organize a branch of their association here They have just organized a branch union in Weston.

Congres Lawrence New Bethlehem Blowers and Gatherera Mutual Pretective Association J. Thomas Pitieburg Clarkburg Weston

Sugam Advances in Doubles Finish at New York Event

In New York a dated tennis report notes Sugam and partner advancing in a tournament. The final scoreline and event details are incomplete but indicate a successful relay toward the next round.

Elkins Rebate Law Stands the Test

H Ray Ogden a Dinking alias Ame Horsce Ray Ogden the subject, was barely alive at St Marys hospital after typhoid and peritonitis. He underwent operation and initially held his own, but sank Sunday night. Born in Sardis 19 years ago, he was youngest of twelve, son of Robert S Ogden and Jane Rittenhouse Ogden. He worked as a clerk at Lear White clothing, Baptist by faith, active in the Young People Union. He was popular among many friends and acquaintances who mourn his early death.

AL Press Horsce Ray Ogden St. Mary's Hospital Desi Ogden Hough Rovert Jane Rittenhouse Ogden Sardis This County King Aix George R. Ogden Louisville Robert S Daniel M Chester R This City TH. Clay Wheeling Nathan H Oklahoma J. W. Garrett Glarkabuti John R. Garratt Sparfadia Junction Corste Mornor Spaco Tex Mary Ogden Young People’s Baptist Union Lear & White Clothing

Hunter Wanes Shot Man at Walia Coal Mine

Samuel Hunter a negro who shot Pit Bora and J Fowler in the stomach at the Walia coal mine in Wilsonburg three weeks ago waived examination in Magla trate Gordon's court and was bound over to the next grand jury in the sum of $1,000. He did not furnish surety and was recommitted to jail. Attorney Wt Sperry is his lawyer. Fowler was able to be present for the healing. the wound is healing and a full recovery is expected soon.

Samuel Hunter Bora J. Fowler Walia Wilsonburg Maglatrate Gordon's Nooh Atttorney Sperry Fowler

Charges pressed against Electric Boat Company in House inquiry

Representative Connorti filed charges with the rules committee alleging wrongful methods used by the Electric Boat Company to secure legislation. The committee will consider the matter tomorrow in Washington.

Associated Press Washington, C Ities Connorticut House Electric Boat Company

Robbery Suspects Held Over Grocery Store Theft

Four youths including Charley McMillan aged 12 and William Nay aged 12 are jailed in Triad Okay awaiting charges after robbing John Priews grocery store Saturday evening. Police say the cash, candles, find of goods and cigars were taken.

Charley McMillan al Wamsles Harden Lowe William Nay John Priew Triad

Anarchist Ridley Priest in Trenever Case

A fragment reports police examining a room linked to the man who yesterday shot and killed Father Leo. Authorities identify Angelo Gabrishe, a Sicilian anarchist, amid ongoing investigations.

Ridley Priest Trenver Cala Fel Atuin Terday Father Leo Angelo Gabrishe

Chicago Grain Market Brief

Chicago grain market report notes price moves with limited clearly readable figures. The fragment mentions February 24 and mentions Wuhan, but lacks full details on quantities or specific grain types.

Supreme Court Rules on Hepburn Act and Elkins Provisions

The Supreme Court today decided the Great Northern Railway Company v United States, upholding the government and rejecting the railroad's contention that the Hepburn act repeals Elkins section 1 prohibiting rebates. The case originated in Minnesota where the district court fined the railroad $1,000 for fifteen violations of the relevant act.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Great Northern Railway Company United States Supreme Court of the United States United States District Court For District of Minnesota

Boarders Flee Night Fire After Lamp Explosion

Mrs. John Gispick died from burns and her husband plus a boarder were seriously burned when an oil lamp exploded in their Pittsburg home. Twenty other boarders escaped to the street in their night clothes as the fire broke out early morning.

Associated Prose Pittsburg John Gispick Gispick

Hartje on Trial in Pittsburgh Conspiracy Case

Augustus Hartje, millionaire, John U. Welchens, hardware dealer, and Gilford Hoon, once Hartje’s coachman, go on trial in Pittsburgh on charges of conspiracy to blacken Hartje’s character in the divorce proceedings.

Associated Press Pittsburg Augustus Hartje John U. Welchens Gilford Hoon Hartje Oli Martje Its

Explosion injures Locato family in Brooklyn Black Hand threat

A blast at Peter Locato's store on Morgan Avenue Brooklyn injured Locato his wife and three children who were in the rear rooms. Authorities say the attack involved Black Hand threats over immunity payments.

New York Peter Locato Morgan Avenue Brooklyn Black Hand Larate Locato

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar West Virginia Meeting Alert

A committer group including Menara Act Jackson Charles Bailey Ear Bower issues formal notice for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of West Virginia yearly conclave in Huntington. The event aims to surpass prior efforts with special efforts by Huntington and Bayette commanders and Seabee Commanders No. 3 will be well represented.

Menara Jackson Charles & Bailey Ear Bower Grand Commandery Knights Templar West Virginia Huntington Bayette Atnin Seabee

Absence of E Thad Post Ties to Bank Schemes in Produce Firm

Report notes E Thad Post of the Post Produce Company missing from town with his brother and associates in Illinois and Missouri. Banks file suits and judgments against Post and endorsements appear on notes. a Stewart Fruit Company suit is challenged by John B Post. warnings on endorsements and large paper holdings emerge amid a long history of wholesale produce work and a recent fire damaging the business.

E. Thad Post Post Produce Company Hie ‘Cously Howard Post Messrs. Post Southwest Home Bank For Savings Circuit B. Thad W. C. Burnside I. Thad Post Witt Post Burnside Stewart Fruit Company John B. Post BE. Thad Post Weston Bank Post

Alexander Announces Bid for City Street Superintendent

The announcement states Lemuel H. Alexander seeks the Republican nomination at the upcoming city convention. He appeals for Republican support and asserts his fitness for the street superintendent post. His paid notice signals a new approach in city politics and may influence others to openly declare candidacies.

Heaue Lemuel H. Alexander Alexander

Tragic Death Reported After Sunday Morning Call

A telephone message from Danville Virginia announced the death of Salama mother of Atra Jamon W Teaver of the city. The message came Sunday morning and Mrs Teaver had gone to her old home to return by car expected to arrive that afternoon at four oclock.

Danville Virginia

Sixteen Hurt as Scenic Railway Car Off Tracks

Seventeen people were injured at Lakeside amusement park after a scenic railway car derailed or left the tracks at night. Five were reported seriously injured as the car plunged ten feet to the footing.

Associated Press

Music at the Waldo Hotel Weekly Orchestral Shows

The Waldo Hotel hosts nightly music this week featuring a full orchestra lineup curated by manager Ro. Five evening options offer varied programs showcasing local talent and classical selections.

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Death of James Robert Vanfall in Northview

James Robert Vanfall died Sunday evening at home in Northview after a long illness. He was in his XXs and left behind a wife, two daughters, and other relatives. James M. Weather is expected to arrive from somewhere to arrange funeral details.

James Robert Vantall Northview Teett

Prisoner of the City Ole Henry Goodwin Dies in Hospital

Henry Goodwin aged 50 a Northgrow coal miner died at Koeafer hospital after arrest for drunkenness and a street fight. He was jailed with Arlex Harbert, fell unconscious in cell, and died early next morning. Survived by sisters Mrs Ollie Stary Sedalia and Miss Mont Goodwin Salom.

Henry Goodwin Koeafer Hospital Sindy Henity Goodwin Moor Scott Whyte West Pike Chestnut Streets Arlex Harbert Harbert Hha Butts Varnr Varner Heroapital Placerhe Ollie Stary Sedalia Mins Mont Goodwin Salom

Train Wreck Near Flovilla Damages Train and Staff

A Jacksonville and Chicago Limited derailed on the Southern railway near Flovilla Florida. The locomotive baggage mail and Pullman cars fell into a ditch. The agent clerks suffered serious injuries while no passengers were hurt. Cause of the wreck is unknown.

Flovilla Fla Jacksonville and

Hart and Sperry Honor Washington's Birthday in Wheeling Dinner

The Society of the Lone Star Revolution held its annual dinner in Wheeling West Virginia after a business meeting. Gen A H Beach of Wheeling was elected president with M Mart of Clarksburg as vice president and W P Burke of Wheeling as treasurer. Frank Cox reelected secretary. Board of management includes Frank Stupp Haird and J C Richards. Delegates C W Rennakimier F T Martin and M G Sperry chosen for the national meeting in Washington DC beginning April 19.

Washington Society of the Lone of the Revolution West Virginia Fort Monry Chih Ot Wheeling A. H. Beach M. Mart Clarksburg W. P. Burke Frank €. Cox Messrs Frank S.tupp Bm, Haird J. C. Richards Washington, D.C

One Vote Each Prank Port Senate Ballot Incident

A fragmented item from Peoria area notes an agreement affecting senatorial ballots. It mentions Beckham Brady and James in a terse account of a prank or routine conduct, with emphasis on minimal action taken today.

Prankport Haliat Beckham Brady

Trial Postponed for Comedian Raymond Hirekreck

New York February 24 reports Raymond Hirekreck the comedian faced trial postponement as the barge-related hearing was delayed for a week amid pretrial motions and unidentified objections.

New York Raymond Hirekreck

McDermott Rail Bill Faces House Controversy

In Charleston the McDermott railroad bill, amended by the committee, dominated the House debate as President McDermott warned its value to Northern West Virginia had been cut. The corrupt practices act passed the morning vote, with Bailey's strike failing, and Attaches controversy cited as likely to be vetoed once the administration lines up its opposition. Speaker Seaman announced efforts to probe authorship via a circulating inquiry.

Charleston McDermott Railroad Atternoon Order of Buals McDermott West Virginia Thory Wil Weston KG House Hlil Bailey Banate Dil Grantei Hart Harrison Dr. Mackin Daylor Seaman John Nugent

Funeral for Mrs Mary E Thorp Held in O Neil

The funeral for Mrs. Mary E Thorp of O Neil who died Sunday in a local hospital was held Monday at 1 50 pm at the Clifford Oeborn Unierisking Company chapel. Rev W di Newton officiated and burial followed at O Neil. She was 63 and died from liver trouble and complications. Surviving brothers and sisters include Elisabeth Tomine of O Neil, George Harding of Jacksonbirg, and Henry and Thomas Fletcher of O Neil.

Mary_E. Thorp O'Neil Clifford-Oeborn Unierisking Company W. di Newton LO. C. FP Mra Elisabeth, Tomine George Harding Jacksonbirg Henry and Thomas Fletcher O'Nell

Pointed Gun at Boys Fined Foreign Minor in Court

Andy Bello, a foreign minor, was fined $25 in Magistrate Gordon's court for unindfully carrying a revolver. He was arrested in the East End by Constable Schrader after an incident with schoolboys who had thrown snow at him. He paid the fine and costs and was released.

Andy Bello Gordon East End Schrader

Morse trial date set as indictments withdrawn plea entered

New York February 24 Today marked the date for Cham W Morse who faced two grand larceny charges to either theft or withdrawal of plea in the indictments. The plea was later withdrawn and the case will now proceed to trial.

New York sToday W. Morse Thames Terent

Captain Martin Dies

Captain Martin Matix aged 24 or 25, well known in East Liverpool area, died today at home near Chester, W. Ve. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.

Liverpool C. Feu Atlon Martix Chester W. Ve

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Yeggman Ault Mira Mary Charlies Ault West Fork Leonor Lawin West Muirtreet South Chestnut Street Ucla Lear Mr. Ault Charles L. Wickman B. W. Wotin Charles H. Grits Henry Henlze E.R Johnston KE. M. Goodman G. H. Gordon Auil Towi Broad Oak Farin Tomé Mr. Lewis Aull Hale Lewin Leonard Lewin Stirs Chief Beatt Ralph Harris Mary BE. Ault F.C Morigrity Kin ‘Prother Aults Pagheyteania Rume Mt Vernon Dorsey Arbogast McAtee West Virginia & Pittsburg Nere Unic Lawrence Thomas Sugam Associates Frean Fee Elkins H. Ray Ogden Hunter Pitt Grand Jury Chicago m_ Fev Wuhan United States Supreme Court Bombo Knights Templar Order WALDO I. BR. Vanfall Josaph M. Weater Hart and Sons of the Revolution Bill Corrupt Practices Bill Mary E. Thorpe Poreigner Martin
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