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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1908

Page

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Regaters Heavily Fined In Cargo Rebates Case

George L. Thomas a New York freight broker and J B Taggart his clerk pleaded guilty in Kansas City to conspiring to pay rebates to shippers. Thomas fined seven thousand dollars and Taggart four thousand dollars with prior sentences upheld. Thomas handled major Missouri and Mississippi shippers under a contract to route freight from the magi and collect overcharges on freight bills.

Associated Press Kansas City George’ L. Thomas New York City J. B. Taggart United States District Court Thomas Taggart Missouri Mississippi

Europeans Will Testify In Thaw Trial Defense

Four witnesses expected to testify for the defense in the Harry Thaw trial arrived in New York from Europe aboard the Adriatic. Three physicians and a nurse are said to have attended Thaw during illness in Europe, and one named figure, Dr. Ganja of Switzerland, is identified among them.

Associated Press New York Harry Thaw Adriatic Europe Thaw Ganja Switzerland

Bank Statement Summary From Clarksburg Exchange

Following the New York bank statement as furnished the Telegram by the Clarksburg Stock Exchange. Reperves Ie as o4 total 24 620 025. Touns inc 8 892 000. Lepats Inc Specie Inc Deposits inc 36 079 500. Cirewation dec 2.05 857 200.

New York Clarksburg Stock Exchange Reperves Touns, Inc Lepats Inc Specie, Inc. Deposits, Inc

MARKED by RESTAURANT marriage notice

A couple named Tula Raceata and Glen Bik Bermarde were married Saturday afternoon by Reverend D We Cunniigham of the Tastedrethren church. The ceremony at 406 North Fourth Street united the couple in a small gathering of friends in the Grouley addition.

North Fourth ‘Street Glen Bik Bermarde Morcandina Tula Raceata D. We. Cunniigham Grouley Addition

Conaway Dies at Fairmont Founder of WV Railroads

Charles E. Conaway, a key West Virginia railroad founder and leading independent coal operator, died in Fairmont today from appendicitis. He was among the state's wealthiest non-incumbent figures.

Ay Associated Press Fairmont Charles E. Conaway West Virginia

Suspect Arrested in Baker Street Burglary

Chauncey Gordon alias Charles Johnson alias Charles Jenkins was arrested in the street at 2 o clock morning by Policeman H L Brooks on suspicion of burglary at N Baker’s underselling stores on Main street. He was held to await further developments. charge listed as loitering and being a suspicious character.

Chauncey Gordon Charles, Johnson Charles Jenkins Getardey H. L. Brooks N. Baker Main Street Brooks Ike Uelieves Baker Gordon Crile Polles Court

Great revival at Unyea Brethren Church meeting

At Adamston the Unyea Brethren Church reports a strong revival with souls being saved at every service. Eleven seekers remained at the altar last night and twenty five to thirty young men and women were prayed for. Revs J O Potts leads the meeting as spiritual interest grows.

Adamston J. 0 Potts

Man Taken To Hospital After Severe Flu Attack

William Galmish of West Union was transported from the Glen Elk hotel to St. Marys hospital Friday evening for treatment of a severe influenza attack.

William Galmish Olt West Union Glen Elk St. Mary's Hospital

Night riders raid the Arcatia hotel

A band of masked riders at the Arcatia hotel in Dawson Springs Kentucky terrorized guests shooting at the place and forced John Heath an independent tobacco buyer staying at the hotel to the river while threats to his safety kept him from selling tobacco.

Associated Freee Dawson Springs Arcatia Jabn Heath Manent Mearke

Brown couple adjudged insane and relocated in Ohio

In Parkersburg on January 27 Mr and Mrs Samuel Brown were adjudged insane and sent to a state hospital in Akron. The case involves a supposed 'slave' incident and a related allegation from the Brown's household. Local market notes mention the Chicago grain market with minor price quotes.

Parkersburg Samuel Brown Uesthie Spenter Bern Akron

Crile Shows Clarksburg Has Lowest City Government Cost

Mayor L C Crile reports a comparative study placing Clarksburg at far lower cost per capita than major West Virginia cities. The figures list tax levies, bonded debt, vouchers, salaries, and sidewalk and sewer expenses, with Clarksburg at 9.20 per capita versus Charleston 20.42, Wheeling 17.54, Huntington 43.99, and other peers.

L. C. Crile Clarksburg West Virginia Sizd Inika Fairmonth Charleston Parkersburge City Huntington Wheeling Huntington's Clarkshurg’s Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Leess

Circuit Court Trials Reported In Saturday Session

In a Saturday circuit court session Blaine Moran was convicted of carrying a revolver and fined 26 dollars. James Shultz faced trial for cutting a rival with a razor, found guilty, fined 50 dollars and jailed three months. Charles A. Boxerss appointed in the suit of Chester Ro Ogden versus Flora A. Findlay to survey property for court purposes. A judgment of 597.21 was augmented for the Fruit Dispatch Company against Lysander D. Baron.

Blaine Moran Lynch Moran James Shultz Kelley Hi Shultz Dudge Lynch Charles A. Boxerss Chester Ro Ogden Flora A. Findlay Fruit Dispatch Company Lysander D. Baron

Convicted man sentenced to ten days in county jail

Jon Marin, a colored man, received a ten day sentence from Mayor Crile at a Saturday session of the city court for a disorderly conduct related offense. Marin pleaded not guilty, but the court continued the case despite his refusal to comply with necessary procedures. The incident followed a grand opera house performance on Tuesday evening.

Jon Marin Crile Jo- Yee Court Grand Opere House Laing White Wesnion

Judge Dissolves Amalgamated Window Glass Workers Union

In Cleveland Judge George Le Phillipa dissolved the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America after a lengthy suit by cutters and flatteners over by laws restricting machinery. The court ordered trustees to settle debts, divide funds among contributors, and left dissolution to the treasurer, while noting general support for labor organization.

Cleveland Htecroe Cutters Amalgamated Window Glas Workers of America George le Phillipa Common Pleks Amecia Hon Window ‘Glass Workers Cuttits Waa Inloh A. Ti. Faulkner N Necessity Todge Phillips

Cesspool Blowout Sparks City Health Alarm

The corner cesspool at Fate tory and East Pike streets caused county court trouble as an Italian man set dynamite off near the sewer. Drew Verner, city health officer, attended to Ki. Abrogant who suffered epileptic fits in the city lockup last night but was improving today.

Ki. Abrogant Drew Verner

Women’s Institute Movement Spurs Rural Household Reform

A historical account describes the Women’s Institute and related rural female education efforts in Ontario and Illinois. It notes the shift from farm labor to home management, stressing nutrition, cooking, and domestic science. It cites organizations, leading figures, and the aim to uplift women through instructional programs and cooperative networks.

Fire destroys Central hotel on West Madison Street

A blaze tore through a wooden structure on West Madison street in Pontiag injuring a woman and a man who escaped in their night clothes. The fire caused about 15,000 dollars in damages.

Pontiag Madison Street

Potter May Move Between Rail Systems Amid Rumors

Rumors swirl in railroad circles that G. Se Potter, vice president of Batemors & Ohio, may return to the Pennsylvania system soon. The chatter follows Tomas Fuegers resignation and talks of Potter taking a new vice presidency under James McCrea's presidency, though Baltimore & Ohio and Batemores & Ohio deny the claims.

G. Se. Potter Wind Batemors & Ohio Railroad Company Penneylvania Thistle Tomas Fuegers Thal Road Ylea Dajttmore & Ohio Polter Mr. Potter MMI

Revival ends at Goff Methodist church services

Revival meetings at Goff Methodist Church closed Friday night after three weeks led by Rev. J B Bird. Twelve souls professed faith, with most or all becoming church members. Charles Lilly named United States Commissioner at Cratton by Judge A G Dayton.

Goff Methodist Episcopal Church J.B. Bird Smith Charles Lilly United States Cratton Tudge A. G. Dayton

Explosion Kills One in Bree Furnace Accident

In Brenton, a premature dynamite blast at the Bree furnace killed a wheelmaker and seriously injured another worker. The blast left forty residents homeless following related disruptions. Police and investigators toured the scene as local officials assessed damage and fatalities.

Ronton Bree Staphemern

Fire From Mysterious Explosion Destroys City Blocks

A fire sparked by a mysterious explosion in a hard coal stove destroyed the eastern part of two city blocks in Madison. Officials report property damage around $100,000. Forty residents are displaced as crews battle the blaze and assess the aftermath.

Madison Sresier Va de Deart

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