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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1908

Page

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Judge Lynch Opens Grand Jury Session at Circuit Court

In the morning session Judge Lynch charged the grand jury during the circuit court opening. He stressed constitutional rights, urged careful consideration of magistrates and juries, and warned against arbitrary actions while urging jurors to uphold justice amid a heavy docket. The jury, led by foreman J. Dold, convened to hear incoming indictments and prepare for trials set to begin this week.

Circuit Cours W. Lynch Grand Jury Op J. Dold Amos Mawker John eWhorter Reymiour Pigott Austin Davision Burgett Swisher Lloyd Falge Lynch Lynch Atiigetovich Luck Prettizent Bony Bald Judes Lynch Jitieniare Garnet Rf Grand Jury Supreme Praid Jury Poe Tali Migo Clarksburg West Virginia Awe Ieee Inne

Ohio Senate opens with mixed party balance in 77th assembly

Columbus January 6 the second session of the seventy seventh general assembly of Ohio opened at 1 o clock this morning with the House called to order by Speaker Pro Tem Hagleson and the Senate by Senator Williams. The governor s message was received as soon as the assembly convened. The House is Republican controlled while the Senate is evenly divided and Lanth from Toledo will hold the balance of power.

Columbus Seventy-Seventh- General Assembly of Ohio

Hartle Divorce Case Refused by Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Pennsylvania Supreme Court today refused to permit an appeal from the Superior Court in the Hartle divorce. Augustus Hartle was denied a divorce by Pittsburgh courts and affirmed by the Superior Court. The highest court in the state refused to hear the case, and Huartje may take the suit to the United States Supreme Court.

Philaurarnia Pennsylvania Supreme Court Hartle Augustus Harte Pittsburg Huartje United States Supreme Court

Adjourment in Washington D C in memory of senators

The House adjourned after a half hour to 10 Morrow out of respect for Senator Mallory of Florida. The Senate followed with a four minute session also adjourning to honor the memory of Senator Mattery. Funeral services for Evbert Monroe Backer, aged 44, who died of consumption at his home near Water Street, were held Sunday afternoon. he left behind a wife and eight children. He formerly worked for the B and O Railroad.

Washington B.C House of Representatives Senator Mallory Florida Senate Tomorrove Mattery Evbert Monroe Backer Water Street Wis Ody Marannic Janex Hacker

Mrs Charles Gerrard Discharged From Kess-Werbog Hospital

Mrs Charles Gerrard of Wallace was a patient at Kess-Werbog Hospital for several weeks. Three weeks ago she underwent a surgical operation and was discharged recovered Monday morning and returned to her home.

Charles Gerrard Wallace Kess- Wer Bogpitel Axo

Release of Count St. Germain after months’ confinement

Count St Germain was released after serving months for a crime against a male youth. He left the city by train, with reports noting his departure and the completion of his sentence.

Count St. Germain Bax Amex

Bloodless duel ends in pursuit after jealousy dispute

In a late night clash on Pike Street near the Waldo and Clarksburg areas, Mosley and Jacobs fought over Mrs Moseley’s attentions. A revolver was fired, a bystander was struck by stray bullets, and officers arrested Jacobs while Mosley fled toward Ferry Mines before authorities issued warrants for both men.

Hom Montey Cortrea Ana Wn Cobm Mke Nong Wax Mosley Jacobs Mra. Moseley Waldo Hotel Hewes Street Mra Moseley Bean Fred Purme Pojjoamiin George Howe Pika Street Fourth J. Ww Séhra QF Aumitlar & Johnson Reytaurante John Nelson Howe Fevolver Mose Toy Lowndes Yard Shraler Wido Moseley Clarksburg Sanitarium Bhracer Jacobx Shrader Natron Pike Street Main Mtil Squire G. 1 Gordon Ferry Mines Clarksburg Richard Scott Masietrate Garton Shrador Perry Mines Pike

Second Thaw trial opens with insanity plea and juror chosen

In New York the second Thaw trial began before Judge Dowling with an insanity plea tied to Stanford White's death. One juror, Charles BR, was accepted. the panel faces preemptory challenges as both sides gauge potential jurors. Thaw is represented by Littleton Peabody and O'Reilly, while District Attorney Jerome and Garvan prosecute. Evelyn Thaw arrives with Carnegie and Thaw relatives as hundreds observe the opening. Night court sessions are scheduled from sunset onward.

Associated Focus New York Jan Harry K. Thaw Willogun Jakes Dowling State Supreme Court Stanford White Charles BR Jerome Eighly Thaw Martin W. Littleton A. Russell Peabody Daniel O'Reilly Garvan Evid Andes” Dowlings

Suspected Clarington murder linked to two arrestees

John Ramsey and Ben Mauphins, both in custody in Baltimore area yards, are suspected in the Clarington murder of Howard Hutchinson, a telegraph operator. Police report they were seized for trespass while described by a day operator as suspects in the case, with authorities in Clarington and railroad officials notified. Ramsey, 32, says he hails from Knoxville and was en route from Cincinnati. Mauphins previously lived in Martinsburg and claims origins in Shady Grove, C.

John Ramsey Ben Mauphins Battimore & Ohio Rair Road Howard Hutchinson Ington Hn Wen Clarington T. le Powell Harry Brooks Gordon Pacers Hutchinson Hutchingon Estorte Clarkaburg Mauphing Powell Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Mauchink Martinsburg Ho Kaid Cincinnatii Ramsey Knoxville Tenn

Elsey Hangs Self at Plain City Home

Abram Elsey a prominent business man committed suicide by hanging at his home today in Plain City. The death was reported by Associated Press and is under police investigation.

Associated Prews Plain City Abram Elsey

Cars Run Regular Schedule Without Guards

In Muncie Indiana cars on the local street railway resumed regular service today with local men operating and no guards. Morning hours passed without disturbance and no notable incidents at Elwood Marion or Anderson.

Associated Press Muncie Ind Elwood Marion Andersay

Druce civic suit drops criminal charge in London court

In London on January 6 a court announced the jury charge against Berbert Druce by his nephew George Holl amby Druce would be discontinued. Civil action for recovery of the contax of the Duke of Portland would continue. Toyd P Sanders of Partons Sanders Company heads to New York to buy women’s apparel for spring 1908. Clerks anticipate a possible audience with Mr Scodore before his departure.

London Eng Toyd P. Sanders Partons-Sanders Company Rerives Wednen New York Wwormen Bur Scodore

Fire fatal at San Francisco hospital laundry building

Michael Franco, his wife, and Jean Pons, laundry workers at a San Francisco hospital, died in a blaze that largely destroyed a two story brick laundry structure. The hospital building was endangered and damages were estimated at 50 000 dollars.

San Francisco Cal Jan Michael Franco Jean Pons

Mrs. Thomas D. Joesph in Topeka Critical at Home

Mrs. Thomas D. Joesph formerly Mig Essa Thorn of this city is critically ill at her Topeka Kansas home. Her mother, who left last Friday, is with her and friends here are aware of the situation.

Thomas D. Joesph Mig Essa Thorn Topeka Kaa

Glasshen Out Glassworks Restart Amid Turbulent Strikes

Glass industry in Morgantown and nearby towns sees plants resume work after stoppages. Marlin Morgantown factory restarts with managers Palmer and Wilt McCormick overseeing. Jones and RG Amston plant actions aim to speed productivity as cutters and finishers return. Union officials depart for other plants while Masontown and Fairchance factories prepare to reopen. Widespread efforts to rebuild after recent fires and maintain stock levels are noted, including plans by G W and William H Smart to expand the Uniontown burned battle house site with a larger facility. Peter Philio, a glass worker, died in the blast. his remains were sent to Wheeling for interment.

Rgamston Porliament Marilin Morgantown Palmer Wilt McCormick Penney Jones Lorgantown Hey Midnigh Briday Cuiterd Mattenera Union Ey Bantown Masontown Fairehance Ax. Kayink Uniontown G. W William H. Smart Battle House Piace Point Marion Peter Phillve Wheeling

Red Men Elect Officers at Chicaxaw Tribe Meeting

At the last Chicaxaw Tribe Improved Order of Red Men meeting officers were elected for the coming year. Names listed include Prophet Ferd Crim, Sachem Charles Patton, Beulor Sagmore Alfred Washburn, Junior Bagmore Willie Lynchery, SB of RCande W Pritchard, K of WD K Reed, First San Charles W Lave, Second Son Charlie Haydeigh, Flex Warrior O H Kennnedy, Guard of Wigwam Howard Ryan, Guard of Forest ntret.

Prophet—Ferd ‘Crim Charles Patton Beulor Sagmore Alfred Wash+burn Junior Bagmore Willie Lynchery SB Cande W. Pritchard K. Reed Charles W. Lave Charlie Haydeigh O. H Kennne

Taft urges increased pay for army in annual report

Secretary of War Taft argues to Congress that current pay for the army is inadequate and calls for higher compensation to attract and retain personnel. He details deficiencies in the preset pay scale and outlines proposed increases to improve military staffing.

Tate Congress Washington, D.C Taft

Married Woman Hare Several Years Ago and Lately a Woman in Tyler County

A man faces warrants charging bigamy and theft of money as police search for Robert N Wilkins. The case centers on a first wife and a second wife in Clark County and New Martinsville. The second wife accuses theft from her of 3200 and neglect of support for Magee Wilkins and his child. Police plan to arrest Wilkins in New Martinsville with warrants issued in Burgo, W Va.

Hare Tyler County Rébert Thor Possem Eich Clarkaturg W. Va J. H.marahall Burg T.subetaion Magsie Wildas Japon Cath Hurrico W.va Robert N. Wilkiha Magee Wilkctak Goldie Wilking Anid Muskie Wilkins Robert N. Witkinay Wilkine Ala Coménicle Marat New Margnsvillé Witkiha

Masked Men Rally to Storm Tobacco House in Lebanon

A mob of masked men gathered at Springfield Bend last night and rode toward Lebanon to attack the tobacco house of the Government Tobacco Company. Citizens spotted the group, armed and ready, and dispersed the phantom assailants before they could strike.

Drg Associated Pree Lebanon Spring- Beld Goutterital Toheco Company

Rock Hill College Welcomes Returning Members After Christmas Break

To Rock aka Ernest Gaughan and James Brennan return with updates from the holiday period. Frank Hopkins and Paul Borgom Hyeh are noted in the cast as Latatetter. The group visits on Monday night after Christmas, with Yucatinist bogie referenced in passing.

Ernest Gaughan Pateitle Palip Difford James Brennan Paul Borgom Hyeh Frank Hopkins Amd Latatetter Tye Rock Hil College Ene Mt

Farm 15 50LD Tract Sale Near Freemansburg

Readable text notes a farm tract sale near Freemansburg with buyers including James McSnier. Mentions the tract known as the Wirtim Vinrrtsom Tarra and a buyer Dre CAL Green atsClavie burg with a price listed as $0 or zero.

Meeces Clinely Warren Dre Cal Green atsClavie Burg Mer James McSnier Freemansburg

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