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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
1
Local notes describe unrest at glass factories linked to a paying dispute and unresolved accusations. The writer urges caution until authorities identify guilty parties and make arrests, predicting delays in resolution.
A morning blaze in San Francisco destroyed nine flats on Stockton Street. Charter Figone, age five, and Louis Figone, age twenty six, were among victims or residents affected. Total loss estimated at $50,008 with extensive property damage across the block.
O Harris today gave a New Ye to Gelfas Westrin sentenced in. solid agree, murder. Date for Californiaism where he has relatives.
Washington DC January report says Fish Commissioner George W. Bowert of Marinsiite was deeply moved by news of his daughter Swit Whip Grove marrying secretly. The groom is described as a young man from Bis Hime town and the bride recently visited parents, with expected parental approval forthcoming.
Washington January reports say President Roosevelt and his wife attended the seventh New Year’s reception at the White House along with cabinet members and their spouses. The event marked another annual gathering at the executive mansion with guests and officials arriving to greet the President.
Schools in the city will resume operations tomorrow morning. Classes at Broads will reopen as scheduled, with students returning to lessons and activities on Tuesday.
The B P O Elks Lodge 48 held a New Year event Tuesday night with six candidates admitted to the mysteries of Ethdom. Initiates were Robert Kraus Arthur Newbold Henry Collins George P Linger Louis A Carr. A social session followed with Shaw orchestra and Odeon performers Jeanne and sensory musical artists. Samuel R Beauty spoke at midnight. Deputy Marshal D Hupp of Parkersburg attended on social business.
A sleepy Sunbury scene woke to a loud 1908 welcome as trains roared past and Italian bands played patriotic tunes at midnight. Watchnight gatherings filled homes and churches with solemnity and rejoicing. The festive mood contrasted with a vandal’s stolen sign from Deemer Fuller’s candy shop beside the Grand Opera House.
Mr Starr said that strike difficulties with the para turers were being gradually adjusted and that the new state was being signed generally. Plant after plant was added to the list each week as workers returned to the factories in Mansehire and nearby areas.
New York January 1 Judge Dowling bans women from the second Harry K Thaw trial spectators inmates of Thaws family Evelyn Nesbit and Mrs William Thaw may be barred from the courtroom during testimony The order seeks to reduce disruption and ensure smooth proceedings with limited seating for about 350 attendees
Wheeling rumor says W W Thompson, former superintendent of the Wheeling division, may become general manager as a vacancy created by Thomas Fitzgerald’s resignation takes effect today. Thompson, a rising railroad man, is currently superintendent of maintenance of way and allegedly linked to intra-organization tensions.
Glenn Nay, a 2 year resident of Fruntytown, tied to be the burglar caught in the act of robbing a Fairmont post office mail box. He is in U S custody awaiting a federal hearing and possible indictment by the grand jury. The thefts were uncovered when a clerk found a misdelivered package later traced to a drugstore box and a seal marked C. Police and officials traced the suspect to Crane’s drug store and the post office. Nay, son of Delmore Nay, had recently returned from an inform school after another box robbery here.
Marvey Harmer of Jila City chosen as vice president of the State Bar Association at the Martinsville convention. President J Hop Woods of Philippi addressed evolving opinions and supreme court decisions. Huntington named next meeting site. Officers include President George Tucker Brooke first district Harvey W Harmer second Boyd Faulkineer third T M W McClintic fourth Walter Penlictop fifth W W Hughes secretary Charles McCammick treasurer C A Kreps and an executive committee. The annual address by Prof. W M Herbert Page covered the crisis in development of the law.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed just before year end against the Wiber & Hanna Lumber Company in Cincinnati. Creditors allege the company is solvent and that the assets largely exceed liabilities, blaming a recent emergency event for the trouble.
At least nine workers were killed in a mine disaster at Totalty in Bernalatine county New Mexico. An explosion of gas and coal dust caused the fatal blast, leaving a scene of wreckage and fear in the local community.
San Francisco report says Attell is a two to one favorite for this afternoon’s bout. Both fighters are in good condition and confident as they head to the ring.
Two firemen were seriously injured and about 100000 dollars in property damage occurred today when a blaze destroyed the Excelsior bulldog on Sixth Avenue in Pittsburg. Fire crews battled the flames as the building burned, prompting extensive damage to the structure and surrounding area.
A ton factory faces management upheaval amid layoffs and worker unrest. Local unions seek negotiations with plant leadership to avert further job losses and protect wages. Community leaders urge calm as the dispute unfolds at the manufacturing site.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention O. S. Parr connected to a county court matter and a commission by an unnamed governor. The legibility blocks clarity on dates full names or outcomes.
Prices offered at American bowling alleys for January define a prize for the highest score from January 1 to 16. Alleys sit near Welch and Kiggin’s saloon and claim to be among the best in the city. Entries welcome with bets and prizes including a cocked rat valued at 37 dollars.
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