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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
1
A violent north wind drives a heavy sea along the western European coast. Dozens are reported lost at sea with many vessels foundered near Tangier and off Morocco. Coastal towns suffer floods several feet high as fishing craft and river traffic are disrupted. Local districts brace for continuing storm impact with strong gales and tidal surges.
Washington January 9 Senator Hale chairman of the Senate committee on naval affairs introduced today a bill proposing major personnel changes in the Navy. The plan aims to increase efficiency and prepare the service for future needs. The proposal shifts assignments and expands certain roles to streamline operations across fleets.
Alexander Forrester of Cleveland died in Atlanta today from injuries suffered in the Hiram Georgia wreck on the Southern. The death brings the toll to four dead. Officials expect most of the injured to recover.
The revival meeting at the Dut treet Walled Brethren church in the Miealey area grows in interest. Rev. Dr. Wy Cunning Ham delivers a notable sermon. Attendance increases and curiosity about the proceedings rises, with expectations of more favorable outcomes.
The Rev Dr D Mh Stelle from Philadelphia arrives this morning at the home of the Rev and Mrs Peters. Stell will speak tonight at the Baptist church and deliver a sermon on slavery. A large attendance is expected to hear his remarks.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a list of names including Shenoy Slor Minter J W Dockwon GW Lamb WW Cunninehan and Baward Trowle being initiated or chosen for membership. The text is garbled but suggests a society or group induction.
Grand jurors finished their day’s work as Ohio mining officials reported to the Fairmont coroners jury that an explosion at Monongah Mine No 6 was caused by coal dust ignited by a blown shot. George Harrison Benzer Jones WH Turner led the investigation in a careful inspection of the mine and its equipment. Witnesses from the Monongah mines were questioned on operations and gear.
The grand jury reported thirty three indictments at this term including James Bhultz and Emmit Ashcraft on misdemeanors and Dunfilel L Groves on a misdemeanor. Other names include Frank Rowe Lige Harris Quil Whithutt and Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company plus Darkworth Burkhart Dekainut. A decree of aie was entered in Coffman versus Coffman and a court commissioner reported disbursements in Polt against Rector W Jarvin et al and Swiger against Kisbaugh.
Mrs Robscea Rhodes, 50, of Calhoun Kentucky, died at her home after a lingering illness. The fire destroyed the dwelling on Montrobito Avenue Wednesday. Survived by four children. Funeral Friday at 4 pm at home with burial in Elk View Cemetery.
Concessions were granted today to the Union Street car men by the Rapid Transit Company and approved at a meeting. The resolution to strike was rescinded.
John C Kenny was admitted to Miners Hospital at Allmont yesterday evening after suffering an injury to his crushed arm.
Associated Press dispatch from Frankfort Kentucky reports state actions on war readin and winter dry recommendations while a separate note from New York describes efforts to secure jurors for the Thaw case. Temporary jurors were seated at a long session, with plans for a permanent panel once provisions are in place.
A house fire at the Lake Shire and Michigan Souths area killed 18 people including a man named William Shominne. The blaze swept the home, with the stove and machine room involved. a mortgage or fee of $40 is noted in the damaged fragment.
Ladies' Home Mission Society hosts a Japanese tea at MWe Rl BH church South at 673 Mulberry Street home of Mr and Mrs P H Lorents Friday evening January 12 from 7 to 9 o'clock. Open to church members friends and public with no charge but a silver offering collected. Tokens promise a novel evening entertainment.
Lawrence Lynch, son of Judge and Mrs. Charles W. Lynch, suffered a painful facial burn during a demonstration at school on Wednesday. A flare from a lamp used in a Rhyalos recitation ignited the upper part of his face but caused no serious injury.
Sidney Melnitte of Tacksonburs was operated on Thursday at Keeler hospital for appendicitis. His condition remains serious but doctors hope to pull him through.
Clarence W. Nutter, guardian of Bertie Nutter infant daughter of Winfield Nutter, qualified, giving bond of $100.
Marriage licenses granted to Wilbur A Cork and Nina Butters, Mengis Talerico and Victoria Pinnelt as listed in the local notices.
In Chicago market notes Whedt May futures firm, with W. G. Osborne seen in Fairmont trading a bunless vest. Market activity centers on grain pricing cues and local dealer movements affecting bids and offers.
The Clarksburg City Council split on granting a fifty year franchise to The Clarksburg Gas & Electric Company with a tie broken by Mayor Orile. The ordinance allows construction and operation of electricity plants, poles, wires, and appliances in city streets with conditions on continuous service and extensions on written demand. The draft ordinance, dated 1907, outlines duties to provide electricity and regulate extensions within city limits.
City ordinance imposes conditions on Clarksbury Gas and Electric for poles towers and wires. Requires maps within six months and extensions within thirty days, street repairs with penalties, bans on street erections, grounding and undergrounding rules, nuisance abatement, and non interference with water lines sewers and other property.
City Attorney M G Sperry cites authority for an auctioneer license transfer with the grantor city council consent. Sperry says the licensee may assign the unexpired term to another party, since the license is transferable with proper authorization. The opinion references Revised Code sections 049 and 014 and notes the owner or holder may dispose of the property when the permit allows assignment.
Louis Arnold Carr chosen by the city council to succeed Arthur J. Thompson, who resigns. Carr takes oath and assumes duties at once. Council discusses street washing needs, finances, paving payments on Carr Avenue, and Standard Oil tank removal in East End.
Daniel Fr. Cat right a warrant issued by Justice James N. David for Dr. Hu Pulte of Adison on charges of shipping household goods out of the county to evade levies and judgments. Some goods alleged shipped to Virginia. Dr. Fultz denied guilt. without evidence the proceeding was dismissed at the Thursday trial setting.
C M Bennett, president of the American society of Equity of the tobacco brokers association, announced his resignation to accept the position of tir magdal of Kentucky.
A Thursday city deal transfers ownership of the Davin and Golfrey skating rink on Fifth Street to The Coliseum Company. Incorporators include Guy, HL Enric D. A. Godfrey, J.T. Bitwood, FLA Willison, and T B Mak Witton. The rink will stay open with Stutian as manager and T Brooks as instructor. The new firm plans further amusement features and improved facilities.
A report claims the Amalgamated trade union backed by strikers mayors the stalling of work with no clear acceptance of a proposal. Officials foresee workers potentially returning with cutters and station staff as part of the stance. The Queen Esther Society of Trinity Methodist church plans a meeting at West Maitland Street residence.
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