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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
1
A man described as a revenue impostor was arrested and taken to Grafton jail to await a preliminary hearing. Witnesses from Graf Chieae testified as to the allegation, with authorities questioning his claimed credentials after he attempted to solicit information about bonded whiskies at saloons.
An employee from his abure lab and Heat Company recounts a thrilling accident yesterday near Pike Street Mrs McGoway’s house. A structure collapsed and Haley fell into an earthen well about five feet deep. He climbed out and sustained multiple injuries including cuts and broken bones in an event described as a dangerous mishap.
Vague OCR text reports mob scene at a county location where a Black man is taken, alleged to be linked to the deputy sheriff killing. The report notes rapid action by officers and a quick arrest, with low clarity on names, dates, and exact charges.
Local proceedings describe a rural installation of a judge with unclear ceremony details and several names mentioned in a fragmented report. The account references a secretary and attendees, with subsequent notes about an unsteady follow up event.
Fragmentary OCR note recounts a late January event with military or civic references. Names and exact actions are unclear due to distorted text.
Fragmentary notes mention Taft and Charlton with references to a prune run on March 1 and names such as William Tate. The text is garbled and unclear but signals a local event involving Taft and Charlton and a date in March.
Charleston January 23 Hon Lot B P Morton former vice president of the United States and ex governor of New York offered aid of West Virginia free to Mrs Sulphur Springs in Monton to establish springs connected with a sanitarium project. Reports say the springs are linked to incipient consumption cases and the property valued around $150.00 was seized to control the site.
The annual meeting of Mountain Bale Transfer and Feed Company blockholders reelects officers and reports growth in business. John Savher, general manager, notes expanded operations in storage and shipment and an updated food unit. The company name was changed from Mountain State Transfer and Storage Company during the meeting. A banquet followed the business session.
Hearing next week before Justices P M Lome on charges involving a warrant issued for George W Bhuttleworth and others. Accused allegedly reined a keen of fand repute and altered therein.
An arrest report notes Anton Clarl was taken into custody at a plate Saturday on a warrant related to Staplaianu Derda. The incident involves assault and battery. Gordamscope to the plate reports a defendant held for a later hearing.
Fragmentary text reports a local incident in Hatgis near Ackhon Kentucky involving a person named Nargis and a shooting. The legible portion references a camp, a rammer, and a terse diary-like line, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
New Martinsville January report states John G. Wow ingon of Smithland a bank operator was arrested on forgery charges and held on five thousand dollar bond. The case connects to a bondman for Smithfield Bank and embezzlement indictments involving W A Lewis as cashier. Additional bondmen are nonresidents.
Architects W Wulderson and Kord preview plans for N Baker's projected apartment house on Patton property Main Street. The four story brick and stone structure will measure 47 by 70 feet with a pressed brick front and a veranda for each apartment. Construction to start March or April with Mr. Baker and family to occupy part.
The steamer Republic, sailing from New York to the Mediterranean with 211 steerage passengers, was sunk by an unknown vessel 26 miles south of Nantucket after an engine flood. Wireless distress was sent. passengers and most of the crew were transferred to the steamer Florida, with some remaining in lifeboats.
A young man named Chaline Kvorots from Unie was driven to suicide by a stab wound to the abdomen after an incident at Waablogto Avenue. He was transported to City Hospital in critical condition and is under medical care.
Fragmentary report from Washington lists several grants or appointments in West Virginia items including a railroad clerk, a clock attachment, a telephone receiver, a wire stitcher and a connection for sa ire. The text is garbled with multiple misspellings and unclear names.
Charleston reports a flood of bills as the Virginia legislature opens its forty day session. The crowd of proposals covers taxation licenses education and corporate oversight with emphasis on reform and state resources. Committee work is intense as lawmakers push for meaningful measures and orderly proceedings amid opposition.
Judgn Nathan Goff and architects outline a new eight or nine story business and office block at the corner of Malin and Court streets. Construction to start after April 1 with current tenants to vacate. Frontage to be about 61 feet and depth 100 feet, brick and fireproof, expected cost near 400000.
In Charleston on June 23 the Anti-Saloon League president Mare admitted uncertainty over ending prohibition in the senate. Some senators who previously backed prohibition are wavering amid pressure from League letters to constituents. Hare said the amendment would pass the House, while a large public hearing of the House Judiciary committee is set for Monday night.
A bill before the committee on medicine and sanitation would compel grand juries to inspect county jails at each term with a focus on the treatment, diet, and conditions of prisoners. It requires written reports to the court detailing adherence to jail regulations and any violations, naming responsible judges and officials.
In London a sensational highway robbery by two highwaymen near Walthamstown suburb left 23 dead and over twenty injured. The assailants were hunted down by a posse and killed. Victims include a policeman and a boy.
In fog a Baltimore and Ohio Express passenger train crashed into a rear section near Summer Hill, killing conductor Kelley and porter Coleman and injuring others. A jury found Toxdale guilty of theft in a separate matter.
A felonious assault case involving Frank Oliperio was waited on Saturday in Circuit Court. Interpreting earlier events, a defendant was convinted, while Kar Marat faced trial on related felony charges connected to a separate incident possibly involving turkeys from Hugh Iron.
A special meeting was held by the Harrison County Licdor Dealers Association Monday morning at 19 elks over the Vuk wyluen. President GwarEe Vondennuot Hundneten addressed the rest, urging new attendees and noting current memberships.
Homer Coffman died January 1% at 4 a.m. in Bristol from tuberculosis after five years of illness. He was the son of Julius M. and Sonia J. Coffman and leaves a father, a younger brother, and many relatives. his mother and younger sister had predeceased him. He had been confined to Ny Ved since December 15. He was a bright, intelligent boy whose health prevented him from outgrowing his illness.
The Young People's Union gathers Sunday at Trinity Methodist Church on Ben Street. Program includes union songs, prayers, solos by Mrs Ruths Heodersbt, and choir anthems. Also notes the birth of Charley W and Drs Marguerite Martin Thomps, with mother and son reported as dying.
In Cuatuleston on January 22 H P Brightwell of Charleston has been appointed assistant state examiner to succeed Preweiey ipa. ea. The notice lists Brightwell as named among 18 nominees for civil service posts.
Captain High Callaghan, water works commissioner, resigns amid a morning paper article attacking him and others. The piece details hydraulic tests at key streets, notes varied pressure, and cites tank and pipe connections delayed by drought and a city injunction.
The county watches the push for a new Dill tithe court with interest. Naval attorneys are said to be considering appointments, while avowed candidates include Charles W. Moore Raymond Maxwell Charles B Johnson and Harley W Harner. Rumored contenders are Homer W. Wittens and W Frank Buint.
Frank Cavalle announces the move of his enterprise from the Monroe building on Male atrest to a new site on earth strant. The Blue WB Balthier operation remains connected as the point of contact during the transition with extensive improvements underway to enhance the new premises.
Gardiner has organized Hudtman Hitt Dancing School to be opened at Haffmar Halston day qvoning fest An will be this Instructor. A good sized cline bie extolled and the prorpenia fer ja pleasant and successful tera 89 Eratitytig. Other crammer will be en rolled on the school progremmes. TU. G. Suaneers of Wire Tedeil elatipal the elt Baturitay.
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