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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

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Mitchell bids farewell as Patsy Finerty trial ends

Patsy Finerty, a known restaurateur from MuirAtens, was acquitted on a felony charge of obtaining 825 dollars under false pretenses. The trial followed an indictment tied to the sale of a restaurant to William Post and related actions. The jury found Finerty not guilty after a complex sequence of events and evidence issues. Concurrently in Indianapolis the Taft Mine Workers convention opened with John Mitchell announcing retirement due to health. A farewell speech capped the proceedings as plans for wage agreement revival were outlined for late January.

Patsy Finerty Res MuirAtens Pinerty Wiliam Post Henithio Willian Farley Payley William Indianapolis Ind Tafted Mine Workers of America John Mitchell Natena Mitchell Yemnam Bogeston Kail Dekalnut Charles Duckworth John Burkhart Glan Harbert Alva Moore Welly & Co Agalnst Ralph A. Witoer John Swiger Mandosh Karl Fram Yo Cartio O. Weim Tula Toth Stephen A. ‘Toth High M. Martin Timberport Building &Lopment Company George A. Vincent John M. Pianigan Stieritt

Swingtion Suit Against Standard Company Heard in Court

Margaret Coffey and others through their attorneys filed a suit against Standard Oil Company seeking to stop storage of tanks on East Pike Tree and to restrain further tanks at that site. The case argues imminent danger from potential explosions and requests removal of the lifts from the point with a court hearing set to hear arguments pro and con.

Margaret Coffey Tuir Thomas Spjunvlion Standard Oi East Pikewtree Hw Company Beroux Dadge Lynel

Nomination Speech Sparks House Floor Clamor in Missouri

The floor of the House heard the Democratic plan to nominate Williamings Hrsan for president at a July Denver convention. The action drew cheers and a number of Republicans applauding in support as the party lines repeated the push.

Democratic Party Representative Clark House Associated Prow Wallington, LLC Clays Af Mixsouri House of Representatives Williandéinings Hrsan Denver

Fire razes Cleveland plant in $100000 loss

A blaze swept through the pattern shop and winding plant of the Cleveland Gusting Company today causing extensive damage. The fire, believed to start in a tire department, destroyed the facilities and resulted in an estimated loss of about $100,000. No injuries were reported.

Associated Prom Cleveland Cleveland Gusting Company

Barristers Hold Meeting at County Circuit Court

A regular meeting of the Clarks Wee Lint Apteniiion Wekl in the LeKUtly COUPE discussed debt and new officers for the winning year. The grievances committee was asked to liaise with the county court commissioner, the county secretary, and misc. attendees. George I Lostheimer and others were elected to roles. minutes noted no reference to certain items and records to be recopied starting anew under direction of a presiding member.

Hum Srecardy Alf Snider Miseetan

Supreme Court Decision Sets Traction Plan Status

The Supreme Court today handed down a decision on the traction plan involving Midi and Kris canal entities. Justice HL Marphyy of the State Board of Public Works, with Shepard et al. serving as receivers for the electric vend, saw lower courts barred from interference while the state proceeds.

Columbes Cann Midi & Kris Canal

Bony of Rust Man Found in Rivets in Indiana

The piece describes a man named Johnson, a tired laborer from Stunete, found dead in the White River near Pate How Park Ville in the morning. Authorities report a mysterious demise with unclear cause and location details.

Indianapoas Ind Johnson Wilte Pate

Unrest as police clash with mob after mass meeting

A crowd of unemployed men confronted police on the street after a mass meeting organized by socialists. Milgailes were hurled at officers before order was restored, leaving several wounded.

Associated Preas Jay Cieie

From Workhouse to Jail Prison Case Headlines

Associated Press report from Columbus notes Toledo dealers Mey and Milter were originally sentenced to the workhouse for a formbus trust with a $6,000 penalty. The supreme court ordered a return to jail, affirming the sentence but stating jail should replace the workhouse. It also covers Frankfort races for U S senator and votes in the Tennessee House and Senate on Beckham and Bradley with narrow margins.

Associated Press Columbus Lemon Hoan J. A Milter Jon Dealers Toledo Formbus Upreme Telat Supreme Court Mey

City Court Roster Records Fines and Arrests

A city court session this morning saw a twenty dollar fine imposed, and a number of arrests for disorderly conduct in the street. Watson was arrested by officers Whyte, Harmer, and Kane following a minor incident. Willhan received a rent-related sentence of five days on conviction of loitering in the street. Gun siluy, a Spaniard, paid eight dollars in tax plus fine. Newbs faced arrest for drum-related offense and was declared forfeited.

Crit Watson Potlcwnen Whyte Harmer Kane Torelug Hy Giild Meet Newbs

Williams Wins Senate Seat Amid Mississippi Rally

Jackson Mississippi June 21 The legislature today selected Congressman John Shury Williams to the United States Senate to succeed Senator Money whose term ends March 1811 A large crowd witnessed the joint session as Edmantoul was inaugurated governor following the ratification vote by the house and senate

Associated

Miss Exato McConty Struck Blind in Paymont Street

Miss Exato McConty a student at the normal school was suddenly stricken blind on Paymont Street Saturday. She groped for a number of minutes before being assisted and was taken to LW hospital where officials would not disclose details of her condition. She was reported to be doing well.

Exato McConty Patemont

Tank explosion injures four at Hotel Rappe Ware

Four men employed by the Hotel Rappe Ware were injured, two seriously, when a large animal tank under a pavement exploded. Damage was estimated at 80000 dollars. A Clarkesburg man returning from Talimont reports seeing two men in the streets at 4 o'clock last night. One man named Moradith is mentioned.

Jon Animania Clarksburg Talimont Deivone wWery Swan Bit Moradith

Cardis Issued Clarifies Court Order In Window Glass Case

The document details an injunction issued by Judge Philippe on December 20, 1903, restraining Amalgamated Window Glass Workers leaders from using funds except for ordinary expenses. It lists numerous window glass companies nationwide under the Amalgamated banner and outlines authorized expenditures while noting plant operations and associated costs amid the suit.

Amalgamated Window Glass Workers Faulkner Amalgamated Phillipe State of Ohio of Cuyahawa Court of Common Plas John A Kealiy Plaintifff Faulknorett Caw Amalgamated Window Grove Workers of America Énjn Singis Tate Jeanette Jeannette Window Glass Company Point Murion Path Path Fobs. Christiana Whithow State Company Wilmington Cavingtor Window Glass Company Covington Crescent Whndow Ghixe Company Weston Tona Wine Anse Company Clarksburg Voustis Whitlow Cin Comspany West Union W. R. Jones Morgantown Kano Window Glas Company Kano W. Vi Kansan Cie Company Corfoeville Poorless Window Glass Company Chirlxtairs Clarksburg Window Glass Company W.va Pateterson Window Ghiet Companys Cron U. Feneral Mount Marlon Inah Fredonia Windy Glass Fredonia Western Window Glass Company Independence Kaw Lafayette Window Glass Company Pater Wine Glise Compt Shinsleton United Workers Company Aldrigy Park Roulette Winlow Glass Comepany Roulette Cammehia Company Mt. Virnin Ohio Tunenor Glass Company Charleston Cheyenne Marine Window Glass Company W. Va Baten Window Glass Camps Salem Alleshéness Window Mins Company Waghoney Steking Window Mase Company New Rothlehem Window Glass Company New Gihlehem Bickford Window Glas Vinicennes Thy Gorman Glam Company Clevelant United States

Thaw proceedings continue as Mrs Thaw testifies anew

In New York on January 21 Anecolated Press reports ongoing thaw in the Jerome Thaw case. The examiner spends much time with Mrs Thaw and the witness, questioning and reviewing testimony from the former trial. Both sides keep to the same core narrative as details emerge.

New York Livelyn Jerome Yenters Honory Thaw

Brennan Funeral Wednesday Morning

The thuerd of Mya Ellen Brennan died at the St Charles Hotel after a stroke. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, with burial at Cross Cemetery. She was 80, widow of John Brennan, and mother of Margaret. She was a devout Catholic respected by many.

Mya Ellen Brennan St. Charles Church of the Immaculate Conception Block Borial Atinier Brennan St Charts Thomas Brennan Eilvn Brownal

Mother Burns Hands In Rescue Of Child At Alte Vista

Mrs. Jr. A. Strosnyder and her two year old daughter suffered burns Tuesday morning when the child, playing near an open grate in a neighbor’s home at Alte Vista, clothing caught fire. The mother rushed to aid, extinguishing flames on the child and herself with some injuries. The baby sustained burns to the neck but was not seriously hurt.

Sheriff Captures Thief Amid Westport Pursuit

In Parkerburg on June 2, a sheriff pursued a thief who stole two Volithble Norges at Weston. The chase moved through the county and stalled near the river crossing at Constltuno, where the suspect eluded capture and fled toward Ohio to resume the escape.

Parkersburg Jun Meoshoritt Ohi

Burglars Target Offices In Despard Building

Burglars entered the Despard building offices on Third wheel early Monday morning tearing open trunks and desks. They searched Gore Maxwell and Finlay rooms taking some valuables while avoiding cash, leaving a scene of scattered papers and damaged items with no clear suspect clue.

tAtornega Aude We Gore Maymond Alaxwell Charles C. Finlay Despard Vetalla Finlay

Another Site for Broaddus

Dr. Mikanaly Hilley and others inspected a 7% acre tract near Harthend south of the city owned by W. Brent Maxwell as a potential site for the Uroaddue Institute. They plan to purchase around 40,000 dollars for the tract, aiming to keep the school nearer Shelly than the Bridgeport site.

Uroaddue Institute Aerael Elly Bridgeport Mikanaly Hilley W. Brent Maxwell Pire Fame Harthend Annery Sehiool Muon Shelly

Race riots leave one dead and two injured in Lorain

One foreigner is dead and another dying, a third is seriously injured as a second night of race riots shocks Lorain. About seven to ten people are under arrest as authorities investigate the disturbances that erupted last night.

Lorain Oy Jun

Wetmore Reelected to U S Senate on First Ballot

Providence January report states former Senator George Peabody Wetmore was elected to the United States Senate on the first ballot in both houses of the General Assembly receiving a total of 68 votes.

Associated Prose Providence Jan George Peabdy Wetmore United States Senate General Assembly

Kansas for Taft 1 Motion Declares Taft Choice

Fragmented OCR notes show a motion claiming Taft as the Kansas choice for president. The text mentions association or committee actions and lists names like Wan Jon and associates, with garbled phrases about an early appointment or endorsement. The passage is incomplete and unclear about dates or outcomes.

Central State Bank of Idaho Suspends Operations

The Central State Bank of Idaho in Gough suspends temporarily as deposits face strain. The bank reports capitalization of 200,000 dollars, reserve 100,000 dollars, and total deposits near 1,000,000 dollars, as authorities manage the crisis.

Associated Press Gough Ceptrol State Bank of Tdlaho Toy

Ambiguous OCR item on Amalgamated units and operators

Fragmentary OCR notes list various numbers and names about Amalgamated entities and operators. It mentions totals of 2,942, 1,000, 808, and 36, with references to Wachner, Lancaster, Beier, Teagan, and TH Dahl. The garbled text lacks clear facts or actions.

Arrests and court case from county office heard

A garbled report describes a magistrate’s proceeding about a bill of three dollars alleged to be forged. Mrs Sander testified about the fraud claim while Arbahugh of the Work group faced questions as the warrant was withdrawn.

Ford Dasse Arbaugh Cmr Sander

Court Trials Highlight Busy Circuit Court Session

Indictments and pleas mark a crowded docket with riotous conduct on a train case, multiple guilty pleas to misdemeanors, fines and costs, and divorces granted. Notable actions include a $100 judgment, a 90 day sentence, and appointments in local development matters.

Bryan Buts In Down In Kentucky

Frankfort Kentucky January 21 1912 Willaim Jennings Bryan spoke after taking part in a US Senate race in which he urged voters to hold elected officials to the will of the people He said lawmakers who refuse to oppose unpopular measures should resign and be removed from power He spoke at his invitation to be present in the capital.

Luby Prem Frankfort Ballon United States Renulf Tegtelas Willan Jennings Bryan Bryan

Hills Clerk In Gilmer Shootings Near Fatal Wounding

January 21 morning Jacob Bromley a half witted man shot and killed Charles Bilison instantly at the Gilmer general store and wounded Shirette Witte. Bromley fled as deputies pursue him through Polk county. A South Penn Company oil drill continues near Gordon.

Burnsville Jacob Bromley Charles Bilison Jeg Shit Witte Bromley Gilmer Qyhere Hlilson Nile Shirette Hromley

Also Mentioned on This Page

JNO Pats Finnerty Uly United Mine Workers of America East End Asacélaina ILE Throng HonTs Police Mrs. Thaw Ice Trust State Supreme Court Deadlock Senate U. S. Honator Allootated Press Pranacuns My. Gan Jony Reckham Wyadley Torlig Servie Beckham Bradley Seastining Burt Patton Schicken Payrmont Cardis The Catholic Church Holy Cross Eluqed Lewis County Ghio River Brent Maxwell Hoff Bend Wetmore Kansas Taft Toperia Wan United Stats Bryan Buts Down IN Kentucky Braxton Polsom South Pann le Drilling Shriver
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