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The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1909

Page

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Ohio inaugurates Governor Harmon amid large crowds

The Ohio capitol rotunda hosted the inauguration of Governor Harmon with Chief Justice Crew administering the oath. Presiding officials included President Perry of the Columbus board of trade, as about ten thousand uniformed guards and citizens marched in a parade and reception followed.

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County Court Exoneration and Tax Judgment Details

Fragmentary county court record notes an exoneration affecting a valuation of 15.75 dollars tied to punt taxes. Warden Stewart appointed a local administrator for Pleasant M Strinkler with land valued at 800 dollars. Reuben A. Douglas certified as submetrator for Andrew Douglas with bond set at 600 dollars. Charles Waudlus named administrator and Omer Hawker listed as a salaried official.

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Lunacy Suspected in Wife of Howard Johnson

Mrs Battle Johnson, wife of Howard Johnson, is held in the county jail under a lunacy examination after neighbors reported erratic behavior. Chief Stealey took her into custody at her West Pike Street home and a lunacy warrant was issued for a hearing before Judge Gordon on a named day. Mrs Johnson claims her conduct followed a spree and protests the charge.

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West Fork Glie Company To Resume Glass Operations

The West Fork Glie Company announces operations will resume at its plant in the industrial addition this coming Friday at midnight. A posted notice says work will blow glass starting Friday midnight January 15, 1909 under the so called Hursty Weather, clarifying this does not imply a Burns wage agreement.

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Bodies Recovered From Lester Coal Mine Blast

Officials confirm additional bodies recovered from the Sunday explosion at the Lester Coal mine in Ziegler. Four victims are named as locals with American workers among the deceased. Rescue teams continue to search for any missing miners.

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Pleasant Hill funeral notices for Mrs Davis and Mrs Davis

The body of Mrs Lucy Eilon Doyle Davis known as Mrs Davis was taken to Pleasant Hill for burial after a long illness. She was the wife of Okey A Linen and mother of Jean and William aged three, with a brother Carl Davis of Bartimore Street. She was born and raised in Allegheny County.

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Arm Injury Report From West Virginia Enlistment Office

A 20 year old man named McKingey was fatally injured in a freight train incident near a recruitment office in Parkersburg. He was crushed while attempting a coupling and died at St Marys hospital. He had been transferred to Clarksville station for further processing before the accident. The event involved Sergeant George W and the Camden-on-Carnoy enlistment area for the United States Army.

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Confesses and cuts his throat at Carthage

The Rev. John H. Carmichael, wanted for the murder of Gideos Browning at Adair Michigan, confessed to hypnotic influence and cut his throat at a Carthage residence. He died after being discovered by a sitter named Miranda Hawkins and sheriff’s officials reported the events.

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Immigration Report Shows Net U S Population Rise

The Commissioner General of Immigration's report for the year ended June 10, 1908, notes a 31 percent rise in immigration yet a near 20 percent drop in overall work output. Net population increase attributed to immigration reached 209,867 with 640,671 admits aged 14 to 44, but illiteracy remained high at 36 percent.

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The Gelana Opera Debuts at Grand Opera House Tonight

Thousands of flowered preparations greet the opening night of The Gelana at Grand Opera House. The cast, elaborate costumes, graceful dancing, and refined acting promise a grand spectacle. The performers have labored hard to ensure a highly successful show.

Moss Grand Opera House

Trials in circuit court begin with gun charge

Trial docket in circuit court Monday opened with F M Wurst charged with carrying a revolver defended by Gore and Batten. Jesse Scott and Josey Jobson faced an assault arrest, Hood Morn pleaded guilty with sentencing set for Wednesday. Riley Ables scheduled for Wednesday. D Owel Laughlin and Hager Gals Ure to be tried Saturday. Jury found Scott and Johnson guilty and Gilbert A Hurst faced trial for profanity.

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Funeral for Mrs. George W. Groms Held Near Grameill

Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Groms of Grameill, who died Sunday morning, will be at Mount Zion church, Gras sell, Tuesday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Groms, 36, left a husband and seven children with four stepchildren, ages two to 14. Surviving family includes Carrie, Ethel, Lilian, Florence, Trexic, Wilk G, and Henry W., Charles II, and Herbert. The widow resided on the Tra 0 Post farm southeast of Wichler. husband served as caretaker and manager.

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Indiana inaugurates Thomas J Marshall as new governor

Indiana marks the inauguration of Democrat Thomas J. Marshall as governor at noon. The ceremony, attended by the incoming and outgoing administrations and twenty four guests, includes oath of office by Justice Robey and a brief inaugural address. A mobile reception follows at the executive office and the Prony num ball will close the day’s events.

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Couple in Jail on Charges of Lying Together

Sanford Henderson and Della Rodabaugh, Ocean Mines couple, jailed after Saturday afternoon hearings before Justice Gordon. Bonds set at 4200 each, they could not post. Visitors Troyd Canning from Valley Fale, W. N. Noble of Whésling, Jomen Hickman from Penneboro, Hy Johnson from Fairmont.

Sanford Henderson Della Rodabaugh Ocean Mines Justice Gordon Troyd Canning Valley Fale W. N. Noble Whésling Jomen Hickman Penneboro

Tramps Suspected in Fire at Richards Construction Mill

Early Sunday morning a fire destroyed the Richards Construction Company mill and workshop in East Clarksburg. Tramps, possibly seeking warmth, were suspected of starting the blaze which gutted sawdust and lumber stores and caused extensive equipment damage. the plant may be rebuilt using temporary facilities at a sister site.

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Political race details and candidate chatter surface in fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Young Harri Sawyer, State offices, tax commissioner, and senate candidate discussions. Names like Harri Sawyer, Mike Randolph, Senator Howard, and Jed J. Sutherland appear amid scattered phrases about appointments, elections, and political maneuvering in a state capital setting.

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