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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1909

Page

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Caucus Men Are Chosen in State Assembly

Jan 13 report details caucus selections in the legislature. Republicans chosen leaders and officers, with nominations and sworn-in members listed. minority representatives and committee appointments described amid expected reception of a key message. Strong entities include J. Fovnan, Gov. Clark, and Senator Baker. locations reference Gilmer and Clay counties.

C. Brooke Smith Hayes Gilmer Menior Bestia Ovalamiat Senate Ewornein Uy Clark Maris Ui Tour Republican Seaugas OFBR Thiowugian TL. J. Fovnian Une Anil Me Fiver Vt Ey Tha Necamt Bis Pin Tarris Gaydis Waa Nonifael Visor Maal-Al-Arne Tan. Evans Berkeley Pr. Hamar Obin Payette Finasy CV. Gough Taylor J. L. Si Clay County Sinator Baker Murcer Hazlett White Kil Nou Thhe Bolen

Kern County Election Keeps Nerves Tight At Caucus

In Indianapolis a tense caucus unfolds as candidates seek United States Senate seats. John W. Kurkowic leads in votes on the first ballot while rivals claim support will shift. Observers expect Keenan Lamb and the Slack and Hortman backers to influence outcomes as conferences continue.

Indianapolis Ough John W. Kuriowic Winland Isaye Nim Faporty Piv Keenan Lamb Hortman Manigara Ubceenary

Prominent Woman Barred 10 Death Fire Ruins Home

In New Haven a blaze destroyed the Samuel Higeux residence, general mutagen of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. His mother Melliginn, mother-in-law Mrs Corbin, and the wife died or were injured after leaping from a second story window.

New, Haven, Conn Sun Samuel Higeux New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad I. Corbin

Trial of Lewin Sistersville Bank Embezzlement Case

The circuit court in Westcolmth schedules trial for W A Lewin once more on embezzlement and perjury charges. A civil suit by TMighnend receiver seeks $20 000 bond recovery from Lewin, former Smithfield Bank cashier, with contested outcome and allegations of a large age discrepancy.

Sistersville Juni Donleos W. A. Lewin Young Cashleer Smithfeld W. VI Young Lewis Lewitt Smithfield Hank W. A. Lewis Rubineon Lewis Lewin Ttus I Otiewea

Gun meeting pending at Merkebung Gun premery

A meeting of the Merkebung Gun is scheduled for 7 30 p m at the Office of Cas 1 Ishnsen attorney on Third Street. Attendees are urged to attend due to matters of importance. Burglary case mentioned in ongoing proceedings linked to Avvoend meu. trial to be resumed, judge’s calendar indicates adjournment to Saturday at 10 o clock.

Cas 1 Ishnsen Mateera Alva Mobare

Mary Miller Dies at 85 in Clarksburg Home

Mrs. Mary Miller died at her daughter’s TerriCotta Street home Wednesday at 4 a m after illness. She was 85. her husband had died years ago. She lived in Clarksburg many years and was a pioneer resident. Funeral plans have not been set. Her daughter Jie Millee Wan is noted as a relative.

Mary Miller Shakleford TerriCotta Street Hes Uaband Benjamin Miller Wilsonbure Jie Millee Wan Daniel Southworth Clarksburg Mex Milles

Knights of the Macabees Install New Officers in Public Ceremony

The rocal lodge of Knights of the Macabees installed new officers with public ceremonies in Traders Mallugsday plint, witnessed by seventy five members and guests. State Commander C Showatter of Parkersburg officiated, naming officers including Commander Robert McClung and Chaplain H J Davis. The Maceabee Band performed, a luncheon followed, and several speeches were given. Hone candidates were elected earlier, with one initiated and five into the cuc and degree.

Rocal Lodge of Knights of the Maccabes Mallugsday C Showatter Parkersburg Dr. Payne Robert McClung c_ 1 Wright Sargeant H. A Ryan Winans Keyport A. McDonald H. J. Davis Will Coffman Wrst McCloud Sentinel Leroy McClung John Gill Maceabee

Earthquake Shakes Florence Amid Alarm and No Damage

Florence was jolted by an earthquake this morning near Yehicn and Milan, causing residents to flee their homes in alarm. No damage reported. In San Francisco a steam schooner named Sybil Marston went ashore after a storm, with no lives lost. In Boston Harvard elects Abbot Lawrence Lowell to succeed President Eliot.

Florence Yehicn Milan Ban Francisco Sybil Marston Sante'Barlara Court Boston Minas Jus The Harvant Corporation Abbotie Lawrence Lowell Eliot

Brief Session Confusing County Court Proceedings

A terse county court session adjourned after unclear actions. J. Sandy and others were reportedly exonerated though the record is garbled. The entry mentions land, a county clerk, and an appearance by Lew Be Qautield with disputed notices and a proposed new notice.

J. Sandy W. Guy Telireke

Legislative turmoil and party clashes in Kanawha House

Charleston dispatch reports amid a legislative session the House faced uncertain outcomes and factional rivalries. The article notes attacks on state officials, debates over liquor licensing and the model license league, and tensions surrounding the auditor and inspector posts.

Lick Branch mine reports ongoing night work after collapse

Readers learn from a terse wartime era bulletin that crews at the Lick Branch mine worked through the night and into the day to recover the dead and assess the cave in. Officials estimate 8 to 409 missing, with rescue efforts continuing and mentions of a Virginia mine involvement.

Goa Virginia

Sturgiss Wins Morgantown Appeal Court Decision

A Richmond telegram reports Judge of the Court of Appeals for the Fourth District has handed down an opinion in the case George G. Sturgis versus Frank P. Corbin. The ruling favors the plaintiff on contested points, awarding Sturgis substantial damages. The amount is expected to exceed 800,000, with proceeds to be paid by Corbin. The decision affects the South Sabraton dispute and related sanctions.

Morgantown Richmond Wit Court of Appeals Fourth District United States George GC Sturgine Frank P. Corbin G. Qilmaar Sturgis Agatex piainUne Stuglug Corbin

Masked robbers gag and assault two elderly sisters in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg on January 2 masked robbers tied and beat two sisters aged 70 to 80, escaping with about $1,500 in cash. Victims remained hospitalized in serious condition. suspect Loughner, 30, is reportedly on a farm near Harrison City.

Pittsburg Solomon Loughner Yegre Arid Bik Harrison City

Tillman questions Bonaparte on Southern Oregon land suit

In Washington on January 13 Senator Tillman spoke by phone with Attorney General Bonaparte asking if a suit exists against the Southern Oregon Company. The firm holds land grants from Rosburg to Coos Bay totaling over two million acres. Tillman once considered buying fourteen hundred acres for himself and kin. Bonaparte could not answer immediately but said he would send a ruling soon.

Wiashington D.C Senate Tillman Bonaparte Southern Oregon Company Rosubure Coos Gay Ike

Burton Elected To Succeed Benatar In U S Senate

In Columbus Ohio on January 13 the assembly proclaimed Burton the successor to Benatar in the United States Senate after a vote by the penatoramdomibly and the secretary Treadany Ody of MelAny announced Burton’s election. He was expected to be seated promptly with acceptance speech.

Columbus Ohio Treadany Ody MelAny Congres Fan Burton Benatar Soraker United States Jobavaso Sertom Treadway Burrha Burton

Chicago Giarry Market Jan 1 Update

Fragmentary market report from Chicago listing fractional prices and items traded. OCR reads unclear quantities such as cura 6b 1-2 and ST 1-4 with no clear context or full sentences.

Caichoo Aiew Cura Uate

Clarksburg Board of Trade urged to fund water system fix

Letter from Charles S Smiley, president of the Board of Trade, warns that water shortages threaten local industry. He cites Hazel-Atlas and other plants in need of immediate expansion, urging bond funding and swift action to prevent factory closures and possible relocations.

Clarksburg Industria Ganiatactyrone Board of Trade Hazel-Atlag Lign Séorvthry Thom Haw Siniley Star Big Reel & Supply Vyeniendo Chirkebung Board of Jade Los Board of Trade

Dayton Court Reaches Decision in Ida E Jackson Case

In Pendleton district court Judge Dayton handed down a decision in the case of Ida E Jackson vs LL P Tackwon A B White et al. The court allowed the $2000 claim totaling the plaintiffs sum. The case concerns promotion and building of the Lette Kasawhe exile road. The grand jury was charged to return indictments at work.

Parkersburg Dayton United States Ida E Jackson Tackwon A.B. White

Fragments Describe Local Family Evening in Crowded Street Scene

Readable fragments show a family gathered near a street in a small town. The text mentions a child and parents with a reference to a place or event tied to an alley and house numbers, but many words are garbled.

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