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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
1
Waters rise across counties as Buckhannon and surrounding creeks flood towns. Buckhannon river overruns banks causing damage to buildings and trains. Cincinnati and Parkersburg report rising rivers with widespread flooding. Hundreds evacuated. schools closed and rail service disrupted.
William Brown, a colored man previously employed at the Capital hotel in Glen Elk, was arrested by Magistrate Gordon for stealing twenty five cents. Hotel proprietor E W Davis filed the charge but did not appear to prosecute, so the warrant was dismissed and Brown was freed. Brown had been employed at the Capital hotel until recently. The incident occurred Thursday forenoon.
In Charleston on January 17 Senator Montgomery introduced a resolution praising the President’s hard line against criminal trusts notably Standard Oil. The legislature pledges support for enforcing the law to curb monster combinations and transmits copies to senators and congress with instructions to back his policy.
Mina Hassen, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Han ey, returns to Cumberland after two years in China as a missionary aunt’s guest. She brings four Chinese costumes two given to her Cumberland relatives and shares memories of Canton and learning basic Chinese phrases. She also visited Chin Lam, Cumberland's Chinese laundryman, who was born on a boat in Canton and spent days in that city.
Maphis, jailed in Harrison county for a $30 railroad station robbery in Glen Elk last April, appeared before Magistrate Gordon. He was not ready for trial, so the hearing was continued to next week after his arrest by Constable Holden and his transfer to the county jail.
Baltimore and Ohio faces a potential court clash as independent coal operators plan to sue over alleged discrimination in coal car distribution. Frederick Dallam and W A Glasgow prepare a bill from Philadelphia, with Baltimore city expected as the trial scene. The dispute echoes prior consolidation deals and a 1908 court ruling on railroad stock in coal companies.
Mason of Mannington introduces a bill to form Augusta county from parts of Marion Monongalia and Wetzel counties. The measure resembles a two year old Senate resolution by Montgomery Preston. it threatens a major political clash and follows Roosevelt’s bold stand against the Standard Oil company.
Mrs Joseph Lowther dies at her Northview home after a lingering illness. She was 84 and survived by her husband a Civil War veteran. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at the late home with burial in the L O F cemetery.
In United States v. Lee Masters a jury quickly found Masters guilty after he sent in beer orders and paid funds to a Reymann Brewing Company associate. Judge Dayton ruled Masters operated a retail liquor business despite claims of acting as an agent, with a 30 day jail term and a $100 fine.
Reports from Kingston Jamaica describe a sinking harbor as the city threatens to slip into the sea. Dispatches cite 310 bodies recovered, 60 000 homeless, and 10 million dollars in losses with doctors and supplies urgently needed.
An appointment is posted for a Young People's Meeting tomorrow at 4 PM at Gol Methodist Church. All interested young people are invited to attend and participate in the event.
Florence Weekley alias Hawkins and Lis Carter faced magistrate on immoral conduct charges after a raid found them in a damp coal mine near Pike city. They were held awaiting hearing as officers described the desolate cave, improvised bed, and crude meals. Weekley reportedly stripped naked in jail, refusing to wear clothes and stating she had none, with a blanket used for cover.
A church service at Tiret Baptist Church led by a pastor featured in the report. Parishioners attended as the congregation gathered for worship and community activities.
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