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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1908

Page

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Belgium Gives $10,000 To Break The Glass Strike

Belgium contributes ten thousand dollars to support the Glass Workers Amalgamated strike effort as cutters and engravers refuse to return to work. The move aims to sustain union efforts across Kane, Wilkes-Barre, Cleveland, Wilmington, and other cities under Amalgamated Glass Workers banners.

Belgium Hi. Gay Glam Workers of America G. W. Harbert Bre Saentyrotina Belguim Shas HTH Wilmington Del Marion Morgantown Columbus Fresot Khjians Jem Clarksburg W. Va Tafayette West Fork SALAM

Fire damages bedroom at Royal Lodge Bellevue

A blaze broke out in the bedroom of Prince Eitel Friedrich at the Royal Lodge Bellevue in Berian Germany on January 2. The fire caused considerable damage and prompted quick response from local fire services.

Associated Press Berian Germany Isch Eitel Friedrich Royal Lgbateau Bellevue

Ohio GOP Central Committee Sets Date for State Convention

Columbus January 2 The Republican state central committee meets to pick the date for the state convention, which will name a state ticket and delegates to the national convention. A Taft Woraker compromise is explored, with a sub-committee drafting a call for the state convention and primary to decide Ohio’s presidential choice.

Associated Prose Columbus Republican State Central Committee Arthur Vorys Taft Woraker Ohio Garfield Jovernor Marrs Burton

Elections Held Across Five Towns With Tight Adamston Race

Voting takes place in Adamston Shinnston Bridgeport Lumberport and West Milford to elect town officers as two tickets vie in Adamston while other towns show less interest. In Boston Curtin Guild inaugurated for a third term as governor of Massachusetts.

Adamston Lunberport Bridgeport Shinnston West Milford Lumberport Boston Curtin Guild Wax Maxsi@hunotts

Debated Decree Form in Virginia West Virginia Case

A transcripted exchange discusses the form of a decree in the Virginia versus West Virginia dispute. West Virginia argues the decree must follow the constitutional compact between the states and reflects on how testimony and evidence will shape the outcome. The conversation centers on the legal framework and potential implications for which state bears costs or obligations.

Virginia West Virginia West ‘Virginia Geogle Virginis Tit Hitler Virginur

Indiana Union Traction Strike Quelled in City Lines

Indiana dispatch reports multiple traction companies including Winchester Kokomo Greenfield and Lebanon ready to move if street railway unrest flares along Indiana Union Traction lines. Mundé dispatch notes city lines began regular service with workers wearing whitebreakers and no trouble occurred.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Fritien Nox Honar Winchester Kokams Greenfield Lebanon Indiana Union Traction Company Mundé

Senator Bailey Named Attorney for Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Grafton lawyer Senator B F Bailey has been appointed local attorney for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company and will reside in the companys home city The Grafton Sentinel lauds the appointment as merited and a strong compliment noting it follows Ira B Robinsons move to the supreme court bench and reflects the railroad companys confidence in Bailey s zeal and legal ability

B. F. Bailey Grafton Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Senator Bailey The Grafton Sentinel Aate Ira B. Robinson Supreme Court Bailey

Billy Earle Lands Berth in Ottama

Billy Earle, former owner and manager of the Scottdale team last year, signs a contract to manage Bil Earle’s new baseball position for the coming season. He has played in the National and other leagues and shown he can assemble strong players.

Earle Mana Abc Scottdale West Penn Ilumwa Mr. Earle Jaan Billy Ant Billy Earle

Two More Victims in Monongah Rescue Plea in Coal Camp

Fairmont West Virginia January 2 Morris Heedie a pit hose for the Fairmont Coal Company died here from pneumonia contracted while aiding in a rescue at Monongah. He is the second rescuer to die from pneumonia. One more body has been recovered from mine No 6. Including the rescue worker who died outside the mine and two others from pneumonia the death toll rises to 355.

Fairmont W, Va Morris Heedie Fairmont Coal Company Ymenmonin Monongah

Old Fair Association Here Will Have a Director at Meeting

The West Virginia Central Agricultural and Mechanical Society held its annual board meeting in the Empire building on Telegram square with full attendance. Officers Denham, Haymaker, Hess, Spates, Faris, Stout were reelected. treasurer reported good finances. next fair set for August 31 to September 3 with a three member committee to coordinate with the West Virginia Fair Association. A representative will attend a January 10 Parkersburg gathering to discuss forming a regional race circuit with nearby states.

West Virginia Central Agricultural & Mechanical Society Empire Building Telegram Square C. M. Bartlett A. A. Dang Farin B. M. Allen G. C. Southern V. L. Highland Frank R. Moore B. B. Stout T. T. Wallis J. F. Allen Denham F. B. Haymaker E. B. Deison James N. Hess Thomas Spates S. S. Faris West Virginia Fair Association W. L. Highland T. Wallis Ohio Pennsylvania Parkersburg

Attell Moran Draw In Featherweight Title Bout

In San Francisco on January 2, Abe Attell and Owen Moran fought twenty five rounds for the featherweight world title. Referee Jones declared a draw as both fighters were evenly matched and strong to the end. Moran showed greater early power and both men weighed 120 pounds prior to the ring. Gate receipts exceeded $20,000.

San Francisco Cal Jones’ Jetfries Abe Attell Owen Moran Moran

Prospects Good for 1908 from Cardinal Gibbons

Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore expresses cautious optimism for 1908. He cites past divine providence as a guide and says, while some matters may appear discouraging, he trusts in God’s continued goodness and protection for the year ahead. He urges reliance on divine will.

Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons

Nay Confesses To Burglary In Mail Office Case

United States Marshal and deputy brought Glenn Nay from Walr Mont to answer a warrant for burglary at the mail order office. Nay confessed to the act after being held in jail. Bond set at 5000, default to Wood County jail for federal court later this month. United States Post Office Inspector E. Atenach led the case.

United States C.D. Wilcott C. D. Hupp Glenn Nay Walr Mont Thomas S. Boaten Mont Port W. Reed Airmont Wood County Parkersburg United States Post Office E. An Atenach

West Virginia Bar Association Holds Annual Banquet

The West Virginia Bar Association closed its annual convention with a banquet at the Erast Hotel in New Martisville. John W. Davis of Clarksburg acted as toastmaster as lawyers from across the state spoke on legal topics and public issues. General Alfred Caldwell of Wheeling opened with New Pledges and the Time of All Things, followed by B Wood Dalley on The Unwritten Law and other addresses by Charles Hogg EL. Lickett and W. P. Hubbard among others.

New Martisville W. Va West Virginia Bar Association Erast Hotel Court House John W. Davis Clarksburg Alfred Caldwell Wheeling Mr. Caldwell B. Wood Dalley Charles Hogg EL. Lickett W. P. Hubbard W. HL. Willis Iran Robinson

Senator Camden in Florida on winter cruise

Miami January 2 Senator J N Camden of West Virginia arrived for a cosmopolitan holiday week with Mrs Camden and party of friends. He enjoys yachting as a winter pastime and commissioned his yacht Barri couda, a top vessel in the area fleet, to spend several months cruising in quiet Indian waters.

Miami Fla Aort United States J. N. Camden West Virginia Camden Mims Annie Spillman Fio Qule Port India

ManKills Family in Tragic Bed Scene at Laetbhardt

Kinston North Carolina June 2 A tragedy unfolds as Truman Baker his wife and their four year old son are found dead in bed with throats cut. Baker is reported to have killed his family then died by self inflicted wounds in a separate act of death.

Resecrates Frew Kinston

Salvation Army Barracks Damaged by Fire in Saginaw

Salvage Army barracks and adjoining structures in Saginaw Michigan suffered about 100000 dollars in damage after a blaze on January 2. The fire caused extensive destruction to the facility, with portions of the building left unusable.

Saginaw, Mich Salvation Army

Pillbury Corren Navy Appointment Report

A brief naval notice from Washington announces Captain Ff Pillverg has been selected for a key leadership post in the Navy. The concise item confirms the promotion and assignment timing, reflecting ongoing personnel changes in the service.

Actress In Hospital Posture Shifts In New York

New York on June 2 reports a developing scene as an actress remains in hospital after an incident. Details indicate injuries tied to a stage event with ongoing investigations and statements from involved parties.

Powers Jury Has the Case

Georgetown Ky January 2 The Powers trial jury began work at 4 05 am after closing arguments the judge sent them to dinner and guard. Court adjourned for three hours and resumed at 1130 am The jury faced a long session with no verdict in sight as deliberations continued.

Georgetown Caleb Powers Morris

RIOTING RESUMES IN MUNCIE STRIKE SCENE

Rioting restarted on Muncie streets between Indiana Union Traction strike-breakers and laborers. Shots were fired and missiles thrown injuring nine non-fatally. Guards protected cars as crowds gathered, with two thousand surrounding the building. Troops were expected to quell the violence.

Uy Associated Prewe Muncie Ind Indiana Union Traction Company Cara

Chicago Grain Market Roundup for May Deliveries

Wheat May at 107 1 4, corn May at 61 3 4, oats May at 47 8. Dorsey W. Cork of Mr. Clare and Gorn Cate were mentioned in the city notes. Bridgeport was referenced regarding the Thursday morning news.

Associated Press Chicago Til Dorsey W. Cork Mr. Clare Gorn Cate Bridgeport

Judge Pritchard Names Baltimore Bankers to Oversee Road

In Richmond Virginia Judge Pritchard of the circuit court appoints Davies Warfold and Lancaster Williams bankers of Baltimore to take possession of the Seaboard Air Line railroad property. The bonds are valued at 1,000,000 and a receivership is set to protect the line from default.

Pritchard Baltimore Richmond Judge Pritchard Davies Warfold Lancaster Willame Bankers Fk Revelyers Porkepcion Seafidrd Air Line Haliroad Dondsotewe Warfold Majoery Interesia Propesty Williama Whit Takun

Soldiers' Reunion 15 Held at Wyatt

The DipiDera of Mountspada and the Raphblte oceata held their annual reunion Fraunctie with about forty in attendance and a large crowd Twaldea. A canoe race among veterans featured Squire J. W. Heer finishing first, John A. Rinehart close second, and Mel Hess to be rewarded with a five dollar tat.

DipiDera Mountspada Raphblte Oeata Onder

England Lower Interest Rate Cut Sparks Market Dears

In London on January 2, Mancial conditions following actions by the Bank of England led to a reduction of the discount rate from 7 to 6 percent. The move aims to ease curent German and European credit conditions.

London Eng Germany Bank of Eugiard

Bomb Blast Destroys East Eleventh Street Tenement

A dynamite device set by alleged Black Hand members exploded at a five story tenement on East Eleventh Street, wrecking the Moor tower and injuring four residents. One man injured, strikes and worker tensions noted amid ongoing labor activity. Officials and workers remain vigilant as investigations proceed.

New York Jan E Black Hand East Eleventh Street

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