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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
1
Proceedings center on a high profile pollution dispute involving water flow and mine runoff. The case, first of its kind in the region, tests liability and damages as experts discuss ownership, contamination, and court action slated for the next hearings.
Davison and the grand jury charged Swiger with robbing a man named in Salem. Swiger reportedly fled Tuesday after the run and a Whiskey theft linked to the incident. A 4 hearing was granted by Justice Davia in Salem with bond set at $9.00.
Reverend WR Ganter W J Gabler will preach at St Andrews Church Saturday evening at 7 o clock and Sunday morning. He is well known among churchgoers and comes with a broad reputation. The occasion is promoting spiritual instruction and fellowship across the West. The article notes his prior recognition by a Grand Lodge, highlighting his leadership role.
An unclear report indicates Levy, linked to Clarkabure connections, was released after charges tied to a financial incident. Details are garbled but reference to a prior court action and involved parties remains.
Baltimore and Ohio officials discuss building a city water system to supply Clarketown and nearby plants. A right of way along the West Virginia line could allow a track and large storage tanks, reducing costly water trains during shortages and avoiding sulphur water rust and boiler damage.
Municipal elections across five towns produced varied results. The People's ticket led in Adamston and West Milford, while Shinnston backed the Citizens or dry ticket with mayoral winner DeT. D. Crakishaw. In Bridgeport and Byron, several council seats shifted between Citizens and Republican lines amid close totals.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a person moving from Morgantown to a city, with family, government involvement, and years of anticipated activity. The garbled passage references a division of duties, a possible facilitation of actions, and a future four year period, but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
A cable message informs Frank Cavaliz, a Caulonia native and Italian street merchant, that his town escaped the earthquake with no injuries reported. Caulonia lies about 200 miles from Messina, and the news brought relief to residents in the region.
John B. Ewetl, newly chosen rector of Christ Episcopal church, is expected to arrive Friday night on train No 57 from Philadelphia and assume duties. He was formerly rector of St Suphen's Episcopal church.
A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife. The court proceeding on January 5 resulted in the verdict and the judge imposed the life term.
Claim agents W M Mather of Baltimore and J D Sark of Stetimore and Ohio arrived midday to assist on the passenger wreck near Wilsonburg. Officers reported the east west line being cleared to allow the feet train to pass as rescuers tended injured Mrs Baker and family members.
Washington January 8 The special committee sent to review the President's message on the secret service setback has issued a report urging that objections to the message be tabled and similar action taken on Monday. The panel defends the inquiry and criticizes language as unjustified and a breach of House privilege. Committee members Perkins Tawney Smith Sherley Fluggerald led in opposition to President’s insinuations. Executive and diplomatic galleries filled. no immediate family members observed.
The June election in Smithfield produced a mayor, recorder, and four councilmen for the Citizens party while the Temperance party won the remaining council seat. Mrs Chambers recuperates from appendicitis at BL Marys Hospital in Clarksburg. Local bankers audit revealed a $1700 surplus. Mrs Lewisant returns home after visiting her mother in Jaexennviil.
Lewis wins re election as president of United Aid Workers of America over John Walker of Illinois. The vote extends his term until the convention in January 19, with Walker expected to seek meetings and challenge the outcome.
Rumors swirl around the Hattie Run Methodist church murder with no solid leads. Mrs. Carmichael, wife of the pastor, is questioned in Port Huron over carpet rags her husband allegedly sent to a sister. Sheriff Moore probes rumors of Carmichael crossing into Canada. The slain pastor titled John Carmichael was born in Wellston West Virginia.
Piet Lieutenant WA reports two recruits favored for the United States Army at Tocnstsa tion. Sargeant Hawthorne lists T. L. Tenney of Lewie county and John Lowther of Volga as accepted for infantry. Provisional lists include Tilford Skinnes of Maywood and Raymon L. Jeffries of Grinteville awaiting papers. Lieutenant McDaniel notes seven men awaiting examination at Wheel s.
In Washington a Senate viva voce vote directs Judiciary to report if the President had authority to permit Tennessee Coal and Iron to be absorbed by United States Steel. Indianapolis appeals for temperance linking crime and poverty to alcohol. Missouri departs for Athens with others sailing later. naval activity noted with Sperry and U.S. ships coating, brokers in Boston report.
George L Lilley retains both Connecticut governor duties and his U S representative seat, stirring debate in Washington. Report notes no law bars holding both posts and salaries, while implying he could be recalled to form a House quorum if needed.
The county court took a roves until Monday. Alex Stonestrees was exonerated on 3750 valuation for a loss in Stealey addition, and the value reduced from 1000 to 2260. Phoebe A Ward exonerated on 825 valuation of personal property in Coal district. Henry C Gutwn named guardian of Genevieve and Beldon Aalt infants of Nelson Ash. Wages 400 each. B Bostout Wed Co Contine appointed to locate in a tar between Clark and Simpson districts. P M Long qualified as justice of the peace Clark district. J W Pigott qualified as notary public.
Yout urged Eliis A Yost one of Monongalian delegates to regisiatire has sin der consideration in bill which could block Sunday baseball in West Virginia. Yost has letters from many urging him to submit such a bill. Sunday baseball has grown since West Virginia cities joined the Pennsylvania West Virginia League circuit.
The body of Lieutenant Poertech, a German aeronaut who disappeared at sea last October, was recovered in the North Sea two days ago by the steamship Grim. He had participated in the international balloon contest that began in Berlin on October 12 and was last seen near Heligoland on October 17 with no sign of the occupant. All other aeronauts were accounted for.
C P Stout refused at Ster qamtown test night after a contract with Seneca Glass Company failed to deliver finished tumblers. The flawed pieces were rejected as weak and returned. Mr. Soar plans to sell them at his commerce store.
Eighteen municipalities reported on renter votes amid a heated election dispute. Officials debate interpretation of the ballots and potential impact on the result, as the state questions the legitimacy of the tally and the outcome remains undecided.
The grand jury reported indictments including assault on Joe Arbruzino and Frank Oliverio, and felonies against Tony Arbrusina for assault, Harvey Murphy for felonious conduct against Charles King, and liquor sales charges against George Werkel. Also listed are Hood Thor, Myrtie Tackeon, Hope Natural Gas Company, and Dimner Gasage. Several defendants including John Hayey and John McCain were ordered released from jail.
Mr Wright a miner at Haywood suffered a severe injury when an explosion occurred at the Minera mine yesterday afternoon. His right hand was amputated by doctors at the scene. He resides in Haywood and is reported in serious condition with hopeful recovery based on friends.
Fragmented OCR shows alderman contests with names Steinbeck Jordans Sage Heal Goe Slawartz Jackson Arnold and several vote margins. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate multiple mayoral or alderman contests with varying majorities.
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