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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1909

Page

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Factory Men To Meet Over Wage Violations and Sliding Scales

Central Pittsburgh area article notes workers and manufacturers debating wage scales and contract violations. Cleveland and Columbus participants, with unions pressing for class action and stricter enforcement. Meeting adjourned with plan for a general session next week on key trade matters.

Jrnce Chaoges W. Yu Cleveland Ife Pog Pittsburg Spesipalen Delate

Officer and suspect detained after resisting arrest at station

Atololo Officer John Vincent and Elan Hughes Wert confronted a man at the Mc Clarksburg station around 11 o clock Saturday. Lieutenant Powell and the Baltimore & Ohio railroad service department escorted them to a county jail hearing. The man resisted, a billy mace was used, and blood flowed as authorities treated injuries. A doctor attended.

John Vincent Elan Hughes Issenger Clarksburg Fon T. , Powell Baltimore & Onto Railroad Service Department Etnic and Dieordery Bilier le Mace Brad

Thaw From Prison Triggers Local Hearing and Society Notes

Thaw from prison prompts a habeas corpus hearing in Tompkins County over whether Smother is sane and legally committed. A judge later postponed the trial, while community notices recount a social circle gathering, Pythian Sisters installations, and local visits from Frank Lowe and Attorney Fred L. Shinn with various small-town events and meetings.

Mattemwall Nyack Harry Habeau Corona Distice Tompkins Akaapiine Frank Lowe Indiana Fred L. Shinn Clarke Kung

Found Dead in Bed at Chesinus Street Home

Mrs Mary Stewart wife of Richard Sowa an aged woman was found dead in her bed Saturday morning after going to bed Friday night in her usual health Two youngsters in the room later asked if she slept and she said she was not Then she was found dead in the morning Coroner W P Camp deemed natural causes due to age The funeral is planned for Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Mr Smallwood’s home with burial in the T O O F cemetery

Mary Stewart Richard Sowa John Smallwood Chesinus Street Good Night Inn Quick Mr. Stewart Coroney W. P. Camp Ted Stewary Fairnay

Mrs Harry Irwin Dead

Mrs Harry Irwin of 435 East Pike Street died in a focal hospital after a surgical operation. She was a well known forewoman at the PHIM Sheet and Tin Plate mill in the East End. Survived by husband and two children Harrison and Altre. Funeral arrangements not fully clear due to damaged text.

Tin Plate Mill Harry Ingin East Pike Street Tng Trwitt Phim Sheet & Tin Plate Milla East End Wermaklen Hansel Blackburn Atl Mma

Mexico Quake Shake Cuts Lively Reported No Fatalities

An earthquake near Mexico caused mild tremors with no fatalities reported. Officials noted minor structural concerns but rescues and injuries were not recorded as of press time.

Merico Mexico Trivay

Installation of officers for the town lodge at St John Inde

The text records the installation of officers for a lodge at St John Inde No 24 ACM with names such as Chartes Watkins Worshipful Master Lee Sat terfield and John C. Busa ker, detailing roles like Secretary and Treasurer along with several stewards. The fragmented report notes ceremony actions and member participation.

Jose & Maloy James Day M. Bite Kix Stewards John W. Cardet Fanied Lloyd M. Jarvin BEE Oniloene The Metrbers

Feud Fight in Williamstown Leaves Several Dead

A feud battle on the streets of Williamstown between the Lantern and Ranson families left multiple people injured, two fatally. A 25 year old Ranson, Milks 1011, is reported as killed and more victims suffered injuries amid the street clash. Authorities investigate the violence and determine the exact fatalities.

Williamstown Ranson Lantern

Fatal Auto Ride Near Bayside Ingo District

Edward Colt Gilman a noted young real estate broker of Flashing was killed. Miss Jeannette McKim of Flashing seriously injured and Frank Brennan a chauffeur fatally injured in an automobile accident near the village of Bay Side, Long Island.

New Yorky Edward Colt Gilman Mias Jeannette McKim Frank Brennan Ingo Bay Side L. 1

Colored Voters Form Progressive Association in Chirksburg

Colored voters met at the Water attec Methodist Episcopal church last night and established the Colored Men's Progressive Association of Chirksburg West Virginia. An executive committee including M. C. Smith as chairman Burgel Dangerfield J E Howard W Thomas James W Washington Mr W Grayson Charles Danger Mell and Frank Carndad as secretary was chosen and empowered to appoint members.

Attec Methodist Episcopal Church Colored Men's Progressive Association Chirksburg W. Va Colored Rae M. C. Smith Burgel Dangerfield J. £. Howard W. ‘Thomas James W. Washington W. Grayson Charles Danger Mell Frank Carndad Pea Eheied Senate Forman Grant Nakiliful Suthernd Baker White Johnson Otters Sutherland Toms Dawson Etrickting Strother Waugh Kingsley Née Héth Wankhs Nil Kingstein Huey Kingsley Apenier Monts Coun Dubh Harris Wit West Virginia

Chicago Grain Market Report Jan 9

Wheat firm at 106 7 8 with slight gains for rail and exports. Oats around 4 1/4, market activity moderate as Chicago prices show limited movement.

Chicago

Jury selection in Wilden Mel case faces delays

A garbled report notes jurors for the Wilden Mel matter facing changes and postponements as proceedings proceed, with references to individuals and dates unclear in the text.

Battle for West Virginia Senate Hottest Yet

Charleston dispatch details intense West Virginia Senate race maneuvers with candidates for honors forming the advance guard. It notes administration leanings toward Grant faction, Forman's potential entry, and the interplay of governor and party leaders as campaigns unfold across Charleston with expectant crowds and shifting alliances.

Prohibition Debate Shapes Illinois Republican Platform

Amid a heated party platform debate Illinois Republicans discuss statewide prohibition amendments to go before voters in November 1910. Proponents press for a two thirds senate vote while anti prohibition factions push local option measures. The piece notes liquor interests and state revenue concerns influence the policy fight as legislators weigh the amendment and related tax proposals.

Geners Atenature White State Senate

Alleged violator arrested in Grafton jail hearing promised

United States Deputy Marshal Hupp returned from Pickens mountains after inquest of excise law violators. He arrested J. A. Toad for conducting peakeary without government Ye ease. Bond set for hearing tonight. Another warrant was found for Bond but not served after discovering a days old baby at her home.

United States EF. D. Hupp Pickens Grafton J. A. Toad Bond

Weir Improvement Company Chartered Here

The Weir Improvement Company is chartered with a capital of 20000 dollars to own buy sell and develop real estate and related properties. It already has about 70 cottages near the tin plate main and will continue development. officers are E T Weir president C William vice president and D M Weir secretary treasurer.

Weir Improvement Company Tin, Plate Main E. T. Weir C. Wiliam D. M. Weir Feary

Fire Rescue Saves Six From Hamilton Home Blaze

Six people were rescued this morning from a disastrous Hamilton fire that completely wrecked the home and endangered nearby properties. The blaze caused significant damage and the incident affected local finances, including the nearby Muni Valley Naganal bank. A total loss figure of about $56,000 is reported in early estimates. Fire crews from Wesewr Sprint Em­sley responded vigorously to control the flames and prevent spreading.

Hamilton Muni Valley Naganal Bank

Sentenced 10. Hang Union City murder defendants

In Union City Tennessee night riders Granett Jonson Tid Burton Roy Ransom Fred Pincon John Closr Sam Applewhite were found guilty of Captain Ranken's murder and sentenced to February 19. Bud Morris and Bob Huistman received life imprisonment. Notations for new trials were denied. defense appeals to the state supreme court were announced.

Union ‘City Tenn Dan Granett Jonson Tid Burton Roy Ransom Fred "Pincon John Closr Sam Applewhite Captain Ranken Wang Bud Morris Bob Huistman State Supreme Court

Trials To Begin Monday Amid Numerous January Felonies

In Washington on January 8 a report lists trials set to begin Monday with multiple defendants facing felony counts from January 13 to January 14. Names include Joe Abrusino Tony Abrusino Matthew Blamny and August Yode among others. Also noted are hearings for four counts each and references to a land case tied to a presidential address. A speech in reply to the President’s charges follows, with Tillman denying the origin of papers found in a private desk last March.

Tate Petit Irons Teimtey Hava Baens Leas Myrtle Jackeag Joe Abrusino Folthy Tony Abrusino Felony Sinasessa G. Harbert Andy Diliog Philly’ Wikt Willian Matthew Blamny Petar Phy Victoria Mlagementierwere Laughlin Hash Carpenter Thorn Galina Jamen Andy Dimotr Washington D.C Tillman Capitol

Window Gun Worker Presides Over National Organization Split

The National Window Gun Worker union reports internal divisions and scale issues. Key plants near capacity facing cancellations. KDE County Glass Co and Kaogi County Co renew contracts. Adamston and Che Licking plants sign agreements, bringing total pots to 492 operating under new terms.

Faulknerl Ieee de Eh Theyereylar Eete KDE County Glass Co Kaogi County Co

Costly Blaze Destroys Keener Mill and Tannery at Prantytown

A disastrous fire in Prantytown West Virginia struck early morning destroying the Keener Son mill and store and the Alcorn Anderson tannery. Losses total about 17000 with 45000 insurance. The tannery had burned long before the Civil War.

Grafton Prantytown West Virginia Reform School Keener & Son Alcorn & Anderson

Remarkable Chorus Praised in The Gest by MacDonald

Those attending the production of The Gest praise the chorus for its beauty in the opening of Act 1 and the Lamentation chorus. The cherry blossom scenery enhances the scenes and critics note the chorus as pivotal to the overall success. MacDonald is credited with substantial work on the chorus and its performance.

MacDonald

Couple Gring Heard In Prem Time Justice Case

A fragmentary report notes the court proceeding under Justice Gordon regarding alleged cohabitation of Sanford Henderson and Delia Ron Sabgh as husband and wife. Multiple delays marked the case with several hearings referenced but details are unclear.

Sanford Henderson Delia

Tapt at Bardecur Augusta Ga Jan S-Froat Gentileet William H

Fragmentary wartime report notes William H Toft, son of Keech Island farmer, involved in transport event near Augusta. Sparse details mention a southern journey, a rail line, and a punchline about Beech Anlands.

Augusta Jan William H. Toft Keech Island Parmeré Howe Beech Ancusta

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