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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1908

Page

1

Burglars Steal from City Market Cash Register

Burglars broke into the Market on West Main Street Tuesday, pried out a cash register, and took $21 in small bills. They left a hammer and fled through Traders Alley, with the police tracing a trail to nearby yards and the Odd Fellows Cemetery before abandoning the scene.

Holmes West Man Street Carl Shund George M Bnt Mala Dom Matcher Regie Howtora Lorenzo Robinson Wbred M. D. Stuart Traders Alley Phe Reptéter J. W. Shrader Spear Stuart Maintreet Main MA. Noshaum J. J. Dunean

Prisoner Given 60 Days For Knuckle Drawl Incident

Among new prisoners in the county jail is George Zupic of Ocean Amer who will remain there for two months. Magistrate Gordon Tuesday ordered a payment of 25 dollars and 26 cents in costs for a melee incident at Orran Miner on Beturtey night. Zupic was sentenced to 60 days in jail.

Cotary Seti George Zupic Ocean Amer Gordon Getautz Orran Zevie

Controversy Over West Virginia Mines Dust and Explosions

Ohio Mine Inspector George Harrison criticizes Fairmont Coal Company for dangerous mine practices at the Monongah explosions. He cites connected mines and dust laden entries as key factors, warning of prohibited gas and dust conditions and storage in abandoned headings. The report, to be presented to the West Virginia Legislature, stresses no mystery in the disasters and calls for stricter enforcement.

George Harrison Ohio Ghler W. Paull West Virginia A. Harris Fairmont Coal Company Chris Harrison

Weston Factory Shuts Down Again After Wage Dispute

The Crescent Glass Company's plant at Weston has closed amid workforce dissatisfaction over wages. Reports say the firm plans to install machinery to replace skilled labor, mirroring moves seen in other plants to avoid further labor troubles.

Crescent Glass Company Weeton Huskhanoon

Bank Glosed as State Banking Commission Closes Institution

A state banking commissioner ordered the closing of the Bank Glosed with capital of 101000 at a shared building with the Treasury Trust Company. Depositors in the subsidiary were to be paid, after the closure day and orderly administration, as the agency settles the accounts.

Trust Company Piptsound Trailers and Mechanics Bank Tresaury Trust Company Nts

Leslie M Shaw Resigns Carnegie Trust Presidency

New York March 22 Leslie M Shaw resigns the presidency of the Carnegie Trust Company effective at retirement. Shaw cites small differences with organiser and chief owner Charles Dickinson and declines to reveal future plans beyond a vague note about returning to the Treasury party in Washington.

New York Leslie M ‘Shaw Carnegie Trust Company Treasury Party Washington Shaw

Private Bank Assigns in Chicago for Creditors

The private bank of A. S. Tisdale in Chicago faces about $22,000 in liabilities and $935,000 in assets. The assignment favors creditors, with the action set for Friday after a scheduled hearing.

Chicago A. S. TisdeDa Amigred

Anthony Comstock Bears Out Thaw's Claim

Anthony Comstock testified as the principal witness in the Thaw case. He said Thaw complained in late 1904 about Stanford White and associates and visited the Society for the Suppression of Vice repeatedly, though no evidence of the alleged practices could be secured.

New York Anthony Comstock Society For the Suppression of Vice Harry K. Thaw Comistock Thaw Stanford White White Vice Society Comstock

Burial Planned for Mrs Griffin at Long Run

The body of Mrs M P Griffin was brought from Burnsville to her father Patrick Shaughnessy’s home and will be taken to Long Run for burial tomorrow. Floral services will be held at the Catholic church. She was 34 and survived by a husband and a five week old child. She died suddenly after rising for supper and had many friends in Belem and Long Run.

Belem Long Ren

Macins New Job A. Bl Mace Joins Mutual Life Firm

Mace, the popular former Gietrice chdlen agent of the B&O, has accepted a position with the Southern States Mutual State Beau noe Company. Mr Mande will report to Parkerstown, Alabama, to start duties shortly.

A. BL Mace B&o Fy Ra Southern States Mutual Tate Beau Noe Company Mande Parkersturg Alken

Retired Banker Morris K. Jessup Dies of Heart Disease

Morris K. Jessup, a retired banker long prominent in civic affairs, died at his home in New York on January 22 from heart disease at age 78.

Associated Press New York Morris K. Jessup

Woman Kills Man Then Self in City Restaurant

A woman believed to be Miss May Clark of the city shot and killed Frank Brady, an advertising solicitor, in a restaurant at 10 Broadway. She then shot herself, Wounding seriously, as customers fled. Edward Parney and wife, present, were removed to safety. The woman had been ill with consumption and had a long, troubled history including injuries from a coal mine accident in Atlanta and Monroe, North Carolina.

Associated Press May Clark Thinelty Frank Brady Broadway Edward Parney B.S. Dayle Thy County Infirmary Atlanta Monroe N.C

Nashville guests call on Governor Pattee today

Harmon ey-ndered Preeny Nashbille Tenn July 22. Willine 3. Bryan and John Marton for Otvin were guests of Nashville today. During the morning they made informal calls on Governor Pattee.

Willine Bryan John Marton Otvin Nashville Patteenon

Insurance covers fire losses for building damages

Gkdéen and Alexander reported their building damages from the recent fire last Sunday. The insurance company and owners confirmed the amount of damages and that losses are being compensated.

Gkdéen & Alexander

Justice Kollmann Vanishes During Town Struggle

Local report notes a disturbance and the death of Mrs William Phillips near her home in Dowling. Authorities say the body was found in a field with evidence of a struggle and an investigation is under way. The report cites Associated Press dispatches from Gallipolis dated June 22.

Prans Gallipolis William Phillips Ot Dowling

Trial notes on Bull Dekainut and co defendants

Jury convicts Bull Dekainut for riptous conduct on a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train. Judge Lynch fines them $25. Charles Duckworth and John Burkhart are tried on the same indictment and acquitted. William Randolph faces assault and battery charge as the press goes to press. Various civil decrees and final orders are recorded, including dismissals and judgments in multiple cases such as Danser Manufacturing and others.

Bull Dekainut Baltimore & Ohio Lynch Charles Duckworth John Burkhart Dutkworth Burkhart William Randolph Johun Smith Wm. B. McCarty Victoria Martin Sui Danser Manufacturing &Supply Company L. MG Cunningham P. A. Haught Lena G. Corbin Susan A. Wolfe J. W. Smith Cecil B. Highland Admr Allison Bartlett

Factory Fire Attack by Black Robbers Foiled

Three Black individuals attempted to set fire to a tobacco factory owned by Hayes, Sorey & Company in Clarksville Tennessee last night. A guard discovered them. two attackers were fatally injured and one hurt. The floor was saturated with oil and four bundles of hazardous material were placed nearby.

Associated Prose Clarksville, Tenn Tobaco Hayes, Sorey & Company Tralian Regies

Stewart 10 Speaks at Bridgeport Church

Oliver W. Stewart a Chicago temperance orator will speak Thursday at 1 30 PM at the Bridgeport Baptist Church. A second address by Mr Stewart will follow at Wilconhire Church at 7 30 PM with an overflow crowd expected. Admission is free and all are invited.

Stewart Bridgeport W'sonburg Oliver W. Stewart Chicagy Baptist ‘Church Shea Blawart Wilconhire

West Virginia Ethics Ruling Impacts Deputy Wardens Funds

The West Virginia Supreme Court, in an opinion by Judge Bran non, holds that deputy game and fish wardens may not profit from fines collected in prosecutions they institute. The decision disallows sections granting such funds, directing fines to support free schools instead. The ruling challenges prior statutes and affects enforcement revenue, while officials including George N. Kollmann remain missing after a departure from Cincinnati.

Charleston Welton Henry Brannon Bennett White Robert Parkins Monongalia County Virginia Aléa West Virgin Fa Fiah West Virginia Brannon Grand Jury Kame Fan Jans Fan Jans An Met Out By Game and Fich Marcum Wie Lngtanty Secretary of State Swisher

Lang Versus County Court Feud Reaches Supreme Court

A garbled legal notice indicates Myvor Lang Vert and Major Li face a county dispute. The fragment references a lower court ruling and a Supreme Court review deemed by authorities today.

John Anderson Davis 15 Taken by Death

John Anderson Davis 15 died at his home in Stealey addition after an illness. Survived by six children and a grandmother, with several relatives listed including Mrs. Sarah C. Plauger and Mrs. Laur Ash. The funeral and burial details were scheduled for Thursday at the Hepzibah Baptist church and Stanley Cemetery.

Ohn Anderson Devin Mtere Heprivan Baptist Church Dinvin Stanley Addition Chobed

Steamer Collisions Near Meenwe Waterway Injure Passengers

In a nighttime incident near Meenwe Waterway two steamers collided. The steamer Asusaterdam and Axminister from New oe suffered damage and were beached after passengers were taken off at Deais Al. One vessel, the Ampleriani, was heavily damaged with twenty persons recounted.

Dryasecettes Prent Rotterdam Asusaterdam Axminister New Oe Meenwe Walerwee Deais al

Pram fleet sails from Janssen for Posts Arena

From Chicago Jan 12 reports indicate Advair Evame sailed today for Posts Arena with the Navy department noting Ye Arthum aside. Wheat prices hover around 1.05 a bushel and corn at 1.28, with slight market activity recorded.

Pram Washington Arthum Posts

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