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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
1
The document reports clashes and mob activity in Indiana amid a labor dispute. Army units are deployed to restore order as authorities issue proclamations to place General McKee in charge and suppress unrest in Muncie and nearby towns. The scene covers Kokomo, Winchester, Crawfordsville, and local train car plants with troops patrolling and warnings issued.
A muddled report describes court actions including a perjury accusation against Grace Jae, a case about a Portiant title, and multiple small charges. Magistrate Gordon’s court heard witnesses, with Lampert paying 93.50 for board dues and Dolan accusing a man of evading payment. A separate warrant case led to a withdrawal after the defendant settled costs.
In the ongoing case of Caleh Powers, the jury failed to agree after deliberations at 11 o clock with ten for acquittal and two for conviction. Judge Morris discharged the jurors and postponed until 1:30. This marks the fourth trial. earlier trials ended in conviction and death sentence, with a prior mercy plea and a motion by the defense awaiting hearing. Powers expressed satisfaction and intent to speak later.
A damaged letter to Fairmont B. H. A. President Haymond indicates the Fairmont baseball association seeks withdrawal from the West Penn Baseball League. The communication, signed by C. B. Powers as West Penn League president, grants permission to withdraw.
The Tuna Glass Company resumes operations at its East Clarkeburg factory after several days’ suspension for Christmas holidays and a strike by flatteners and cutters. The plant, with twelve fatteners and shortages of cutters, expects full operation within days as workers from New York and other states join the team. Management says conditions are good and plans to run straight through to the end of the current fire.
Pietro Trovato and Dominico Free were arrested near Centry Upshur county Friday by a strong posse drawing men from Monongalia Marton and Barbour counties. Two other Italians harboring them were arrested on the same charge. Trovato and Freel are alleged accomplices of Dan and Frank Megro who were shot and killed Sunday night at Opeliska. Their arrest was made without the shooting occurring. The house burned quietly as the arrest was effected and the prisoners were taken to the Morgantown jail Friday night.
A court in Glevetaneh will hear a glassworkers case next week amid tensions from a potential strike. The session plans to address industry conditions, union leaders, and the wage dispute affecting the Pittabute, Plate, and surrounding factories. A large turnout of workers and association members is anticipated for the proceedings.
Reverend Stafford, a renowned preacher and Shaker platform lecturer, died yesterday at Providence Hospital after liver cirrhosis. He was 47, ordained December 12, 1885, and served at St John’s Cathedral Cleveland and St Peter’s Church Baltimore. Survived by three sisters and a brother.
A bomb rocked the First National Bank at Tenth and Baltimore in downtown Kansas City. The blast damaged the marble three story building and injured three people including two bank clerks and a porter, none fatally. Police seek the unknown bomber.
A meeting set for January 8 will feature representatives of the United States Geological Survey and state officials. Committees across coal districts will push for regulations to prevent repeated mining disasters that caused many deaths in the county recently.
New York bank statement for five business days shows reserves and deposits with figures. Pittsburg relief fund increase noted for miners Naomi Monon Frjaeh Jacob Creek disaster victims. postmasters appointed in Hampshire Mabscott Raleigh County.
The funeral of Thomas Reynolds a B and C watchman occurred last Monday. A brief service was held at his late residence in Wheeling before a requiem mass at St Joseph's Cathedral led by Rev Father John Reynolds. Catholics of Wheeling, railroaders, and many mourners attended. Interment was at Mt Calgary Cemetery.
A highly successful revival at Bethel Church led to 35 professions of faith and 25 conversions. Pastor C War man and his family received support from Bethel and other churches. J A Hammond delivered the gospel service while Brother J A Hammond participated.
A district gathering of the Sarafeld Division of the der of Hipernians is planned for Centennial fall Sunday afternoon at 1:20 PM. The ceremony will feature harp music and attendance is urged. Recently elected members will be featured, with Earl Wins of Martin Brothers’ grocery expected to attend and host a modest gathering afterward.
A Mt Vernon woman, Joan Niederburstyaf, was killed when a passenger train collided with freight cars on the Evangulvte Mt Vernon traction near Port Street today. Police and investigators are at the scene as emergency crews respond to the fatal incident.
An alleged criminal school on the North Side of Pittsburg is accused of training young men to feign deafness to steal and extort money. James Young, Wilbur Laird, John Humphrey, and Robert Hiatt were arrested. Young, aged 52, led the group to cities including New York and Boston for cons and scams. All were sent to Allegheny County Workhouse.
A garbled locals notice reports a dispute involving Jory Finess and Puttibane in Seton City. The fragment hints at a public or civic matter with unsettled tensions and possible administrative action. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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