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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1908

Page

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Minority Mine Horror Report Becomes House Debate Topic

In Charleston February 4 Jamien Strickling of Tyler County denies authorship of a minority mine report. A. J. Mitanel of Wirt County proposed the minority report aided by Craig of Pidaninis. The House did not admit Strickling's claim or reconsider the original journal approval as the debate moved to the rail bill and related measures.

House of Delegates Charleston Jamien Wi Strickling Tyler County Hove Anfort A. J. Mitanel Wirt County Craig Pidaninis Strick Tha Bente

Poles Riot at Wedding Ends in Bloodshed

In Chicago, two factions of Polish celebrants clashed during a wedding. One man was fatally stalled and fifteen others were severely cut, with several more slightly injured. Police detained twenty rioters as the brawl erupted over an old vendetta between groups.

Cmicago Pek A. Policenimi Led Chosski Mary Rem

New Church Services Begin on West Pike Street

Evangelistic services start tomorrow night in the former West End Market building on West Pike Street for two weeks. The Afford-Wikt Protestant denomination aims to form a church congregation with services at 7 fourth oclock each evening led by Reverend Vins of Sppleford and Reverend C. Ls Quon of Grafton.

West Pike Street Weat Endmont Aford- Wikt Roy al Vinscunt Sppleford Tey. C. Ls Quon Grafton Vingent

Grafton Democrats Nominate slate for March 17 vote

Grafton Democrats meet in a convention and nominate a slate for the March 17 election. Tom Rooney for mayor, J. Pritconnell for city collector, W. P. Withers First ward, L. B. Woods Second ward, W. I. Loelommaa Third ward, Janes Huasion Fourth ward, S. Mf. Zinn Fifth ward remain.

Grafton Democrats of Tom Rooney Flowy J. Pritconnell W. P. Withers Recond L. B. Woods Loelommaa Pourth Janes Huasion Fit Mf. Zinn

Bandits Attack Railroad Watchman at Meadowbrook

An attempted robbery of a Meadowbrook railroad watchman ended with the assailants attacking him and attempting to force money. The watchman, amid the confrontation, resisted and was assaulted before the attackers fled. The incident relates to B. & D. railroad concerns and local polls.

Meadowbrook AY Nthe Boadion Bio Shanty Snpj Airony Enac

Graham Goes Up for Life in West Virginia Court

The case of F. H. L. Graham alias Radalime, before Moundsville Court, centers on three prior felony convictions from Pocahontas and Wood counties. The jury trial began as officers and guards testified, and the court adjourned to sentence Graham to life in the penitentiary.

F. HL Graham Efrenti Moundsville Radalime Haddox West Virginia Toon Holtan Howe

Weston plant to resume operations despite strike

Werentz returned from Weston where he said Crescent will resume Tuesday after months idle due to white labor unrest. He noted workers at the Weston plant, including the Hew Flowers and Lawrence scale teams, are involved in a strike that halted production and may prompt full operation restoration.

Werentz Weston Crescent Wintow Lille Wes Tom Company Woweot

Howard Presents Shakespeare Readings In Hoffman

Tomorrow evening at 220 o clock in Hoffman Mell Shakespeare a mister plocon willshw interpreted by Dan F Howard of Boatol Mass The Wheeling Intelligencer notes his reading will reveal Abn hiealties Of Shakeapeare to the audience.

Hoffman Dan F .Howard Boatol Hin Hte Mr. Howard Shakeapeare Skence

Mor Gunlel Michael at bedside of Mrs Tot Reed

Mor Gunlel Michael of Walt Summit visits Mrs Tot Reed who recently returned to Fairmont from Phoenix Arizona after several months seeking health improvement but with little success. Mrs Reed remains very ill with consumption.

Mor Gunlel Michael Walt Summit Tot Reed Fairmont Trun Phononix Arizona Reed Ponsump

Marriage License Issued to Heensa and Willenders Son

The county clerk issued a marriage license to Heensa and Willenders son with Myr, Jane noted in the record.

Willendersson Myr Jane

Tramping on a Long Journey by a Crippled Finer

Charles Moyer a crippled coal miner travels on foot from San Francisco to New York and back toward San Francisco to win a $2000 wager. He reached Clarksburg and continues toward Flemington and Washington state while gathering aid and food for the trek. He left San Francisco with a cent and hopes to finish within seven months.

Charles Moyer Washington State Seattle New York San Francisco Clarksburg Grafton Flemington Frisco Moyer San Jancisco Ames Ely

Floral hall to be built at West Virginia fairgrounds

At a Monday night meeting of the West Virginia Pair Association directors in the Clarkaburg Industrial Company office they voted to erect a fire for a hall on the association grounds in time for the next annual fair. They also approved selling additional stock to cover building costs and improvements. The next fair date was confirmed for September, with a committee to raise premium dishes and generous premiums for arts, agricultural and household displays. The speed program includes ten purses of 400 dollars each and two more purses of 400 dollars.

Weat Virginia Axsociaton Clarkaburg Industrial Company Wileh Wis

Blind book agent dies of wounds in Kansas City

Associated Press reports Walter McMillan a blind book agent for a Chicago firm died from wounds received earlier in a shooting at his home in Lowellville Ohio. Stella Arrowwood, a party to the case, was arrested at the scene.

Kansas City Pol T. Ac Modillan Ullink Chicago Walter Stella Arrowwood Tle McMillan Lowlsville

Funeral to honor Horace Ray Oxden at city home

Funeral services for Horace Ray Oxden will be held Wednesday at his city home on 24 Tanua street. The interment follows at Ak View cemetery with pallbearers Lenehan Horton Alexander Lag Williams George Osborn and others.

Horace Ray Oxden The Ogden Tanuat Gevs C Petard Wy al Long Collow Tum Ly Ak View Yiitans Lenehan Horton Alexanter Lag Willaims George Osborn C., Srunty William White Fred Shinn Jaoke Fullerton

West Liberty Normal School Announces Six-Week Summer Term

Principal Fortney announces a six week summer session beginning June 8 at the West Liberty State Normal school. The short term aims to honor teachers who seek to better equip themselves for the teaching profession.

Fortney West Liberty State Normal School

Parvoy seeks full pardon in Petersburg case

The plea for clemency is filed in Petersburg by Parvoy, seeking a full pardon. The document details the motive and status of the request with reference to the local case.

Nation's educators gather for national convention opening

About two thousand educators from across the country attend the opening of the annual convention of the Department of Supervisors of the National Education Association in Washington. The event marks the start of meetings and discussions on educational issues and policies.

Associated Preas Washington, D.C Department of Superintendents National Dua

Derailment Injures Excursion Passengers Near Taredo

Reported derailment of an excursion train bound for Charles Gates direction injured several northern tourists. A local man, Orville, from Mt. Clare, faces grand jury action for allegedly carrying a revolver. Nancy McA… was released on bond after County Court appearance. bond set at 200 dollars.

Taredo Charles Gates Lod Orville Dorsey Arbiogasty Mt. Clare Nancy McAtwo West End Justice Carper Clive Bond

Pairmats To Chergy Allow Clergy Vouchers After March

Notice states clergy may receive reduced tickets after March 21 at the federal ticket office. Local agents are urged to enforce eligibility and ensure only authorized clergy obtain them.

County Salary Bill Revised With Higher Caps and Class Payments

A contested amendment in the county salary bill raises clerks and sheriffs pay limits and alters percentage shares of collected fees. It adds higher maximum salaries, expands payment classes by county groupings, and ties salaries to collection tiers across four county classes. The measure aims to broaden compensation while preserving fee retention rules.

Charleston W. Vine Herseffs Witters Circuit Courta Atw Willeh Cabot Fayette Mayson Kanawht Marion Mercer McDowell Oho Wood TiMleish Welzer Mononealla Hetr Nisa Criminal Consis Berkeley Braxton Catholin Clay Glimer Greenbeler Hampshire Jackson Jefferson Lewry Lincoln Monroe Mineral Mingo Nicholas Preston Pocahontas Putnam Titelie Ruusdolphs Roane Castor Meter Wirh Wayne Wetzel Counies Elass Fe Elven

Baseball schedule meeting in New York sets season dates

In New York on February 26 a joint meeting of the National and American baseball leagues began to finalize the season schedule. The meeting will continue through the day and most playing dates for the season will be announced at its end.

New York Jongruen Uegan Ie Oweeje

Death of Mrs Mary B Aull Follows Family Quarrel

Funeral and burial held for Mrs Mary B Aull who died by her own act after a quarrel with husband Chastes Ault. Service at Cuttori-Osborne mortuary and burial at Old Melows cemetery.

Mary B Aull Carholic Chastes Ault Cook Cuttori

Runaway Engine Kills Two In Yard Accident

Grafton, February 23. An engine in the B and C yard leaped to life and killed one worker, Lewis Reese, and badly injured another, John McMaugh, who died within an hour in what is described as a fatal industrial incident.

Grafton Lewis Reese John Mcmaugh Wan

Death of Grace White Suspected Self Inflicted

Chicago Feb 25 A 24 year old woman Grace White formerly of Michigan City Ind was found dead in a downtown hotel room authorities suspect suicide by swallowing poison. Police are searching for a man named Gongrove believed connected to the case.

Aanoctatet Chicago

Congress Welfare of the Senior Citizens Planned in Washington

In Philadelphia on February 25 the program for the first International congress for the welfare of the senior is outlined to be held in Washington from March 10 to 17 under the sponsorship of the National Mothers Congress. President Roosevelt will open the congress at the White House with an address. Miss Lota Nayhon returns from a visit to Fairmont.

Philadelphia Washington China Lee Roosevelt White House

Annotations on Child Delaney Ibles Antartors in Colorado

AP reports that a circle of accused traffickers organized a wide distribution across the country and will orient within a town. Foreshadowed by Father Léo Hebrichs, Guilmipie Allo and workers planned to relocate to stone quarries in Southern Italy and the United States. Four were detailed to Colorado with the others likely to be aided today.

Associated Press Denver Col Delaney Ible Léo Hebrichs Gulmipie Allo Ohler Belandy Allo Amit Frown Stone Italy Amerles Colorado Allo

Insane Woman Tries to Kill After Home Fire Rescue

A Glen Wanton resident described as insane attempted to kill Mrs Choriea Brown and abducted her children. By the railroad tracks two men restrained her, saving the kids. Firefighters controlled a blaze at the home. the assailant claimed divine guidance and urged men to assist. She is detained in Moundville jail awaiting further action.

Childrens Glen Easton Choriea Brown Glen Wanton Westin Brown Ailroad Company

U S News in Brief on Japanese Trade Policy in Manchuria

The State Department awaits a note from the new Chinese minister on Japan’s trade policy in Manchuria. Dispatches from Beijing suggest pressures to push a broader trade accord with Germany and the United States. Cyril B. Webb of Bridgeport Schools is mentioned in a mismatched line.

Manchuria Associated Proms Washington, D. C Biase Department Westven Union Anco Qhimese Teryltorive Ugtaneda Ingecations Japan

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