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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1908

Page

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Langis dies after long illness in Pa county

Inquest into fraud allegations expands as five conspiracy cases proceed in Harrisburg. The five defendants include state officials and contractors linked to misused funds. Todd leads the prosecution with a large legal team while Shields and Cunningham defend. Lloyd L Langis, a longtime county official and sheriff, dies at his home after months of Bright's disease, aged 70, with funeral planned at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church.

Farrisburg Watate State Capitol Tadxe Kunkel Ae Commonwealth Sanderson Huston Philadelphia Ier Enyder Pegristharer James Shumaker Pnotther Cassell Todd Janes Scarlett Ablet Counser Asslatan Jal Cunningham Folip H. Fox Harrisburg Welsh Bade Philadelphia 5 A. 8 Shields Samuel Mr. Clement, Jr Graham Rothermel Charles J. Berener Lyman D Harrison County Bright Elleyn Lowndes Lang Simpson Otslock Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Hig Mate Ie Church Lang Granderson G Camie A Lang Mr. Lang Himauit Ghelstiyn Republican ‘Party A. A John. G John G Frank Shuttleworth Charlier Angus J. Nan Smith Ue R. Nord Goff Chapel Pepe Knights of the Maccavees

Labor wins in Adair labor case at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled against a June 1 1907 act barring discrimination by interstate railroads against labor union members in hiring and firing. Justice Hart had the majority opinion, finding the law unconstitutional. Adair as master mechanic William Adair of the Louisville and Nashville railroad could not be discharged for union membership.

Associated Frown Washington, D. C Congress Willam Adair United States Adair Loytevilie and Nashville Railroad Suse Ha X Inhor

Traders Hotel Changes Hands

The Traders Hotel changed hands Monday as Guy R. Sinsel resigns as proprietor and J. G. Beal takes over from Pittsburgh. The deal closed Saturday night with Beal assuming ownership, liquor stock, and hotel equipment. Beal plans modern improvements while Sinsel leaves with a new lease for five years starting next year.

Traders Hotel Guy R. Sinsel J. G. Beal Pitinbucs Poweslon Ink Rite Beal Sinch Ten Binet Falemant Sinsel

Grief Stricken Husband Commits Suicide at Wife's Grave

Grief stricken Conrad Erbe aged 60 of Springfield killed himself at his wife's grave in Woodland cemetery Dayton today by drinking poison. The death follows the recent loss of his wife, with authorities noting his severe distress after her death.

Dayton Conrad Erbe Springfield Woodland Cemetery

Fire destroys Mayer building and Hotel Moronce in Chicago

A fast moving blaze in Adams Street Chicago gutted the seven story Mayer building and the adjacent Hotel Moronce. Over twenty guests were awakened as walls and roofs collapsed trapping much of the fire crew. One firefighter died and more than twenty were injured. W P Dann and Company suffered major losses as the Mayer building offices and printing floors burned.

Chicago Kired Mayer Moronce Adams Street James Gallagher

Annual Meeting of West Virginia Sons of Revolution

The Society of the Sons of the Revolution in West Virginia holds its annual meeting in the Wheel ing board of trade assembly room on Saturday at 7 o clock p m. An elaborate banquet follows at Fort Henry Club. Secretary Frank Cox has sent notices and most members are expected to attend. about 160 members exist, with roughly half residing in Wheeling.

Society of the Sons of the Revolution West Virginia Wheeling

Creditors sue Semier Milling in insolvency filing

In the U S District Court Cincinnati today creditors allege Semier Milling Company of Hamilton is insolvent with aggregate claims around 100 000, initiating bankruptcy proceedings in the federal court.

Associated Prose Cincinnati C Semier Milling Company of Hamilton Datus Titel Staten District Court

Circuit court actions and arrests report brief agenda

Monday session records show Hugh Barclay admitted to bar. multiple civil suits dismissed or docketed including Mood vs Spring er and Raw vs Bernheim Vintiog Co. Warranted board bill on B. Ragsley led to arrest by the constable. preacher B. Stele of Philadelphia preached at Vincent hotel, with fees and call noted.

Hugh Barclay W. E. Tate A. M.T. Copningham Bernheim Vintiog. Co W. F. Raw Enit Thomas M. Mood D. Springer Qiatah W. A. Smilin EW. Welle May Parker Willam Jarvis Rachael McIntire Tol Isang Atkins Thomas A. Burke Walt Hams & Davisson Ove Washinston Fuel Co Frank Roreill Charlee P. Jauens & Co Horsoc Hardware Co.ve Melee C. Shing B. Ragsley Pord Gordon J.P. Vincent Her. B. Stele Philadet Vincent Hotel Rassleybet Ghia Sanday

Perjury Charged Up To Witnesses

Mine Inspector Grady testified before the Mine Investigation Committee as William Warner avoided naming the party who received his report. The panel weighed recalling witnesses suspected of perjury tied to their employer in the room, a move deemed unlikely. John Steele was seen secretively with Senator Scott, and the governor’s message is at the printer for tomorrow’s reading.

Charleston Grady Mine Investigation Committee William Warner Kidd John Steele

Colored preacher attends baptism at Tabernacle church

A colored preacher named Reckefnier attended a baptism service at the Tabernacle church in Auglata. The event drew local residents and highlighted community faith leading into the winter season.

Long Questions Asked Doctors in Thaw Case

The defense in the Thaw case completed its testimony and Littleton began reading a long hypothetical question to the psychiatrists testifying for Thaw. The question covered all prior testimony and was prefaceed by Jerome’s objections. It emphasizes irrational acts from infancy to the homicide and targets three doctors Jellitte Wagner and Evans.

Associated Frees New York Littleton Jerome Delmas

West Virginia Elks Lodge Eyes Permanent Organization

Robert T. Cunningham and W. 3. Black head the temporary State organization of the Elks Lodge at Fairmont. A forthcoming meeting will bring delegates from WV lodges to finalize a permanent structure aimed at protecting the order's emblem and promoting social and lodge activities.

Robert T. Cunningham W. 3. Black Fairmont Elks Lodge

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Barges Lost Off New Jersey Coast In Storm

Reports to the Marine Exchange say two barges the Owende and Watts Band were lost off the New Jersey coast during last week’s storm and eleven sailors drowned in the calamity, with rescue efforts continuing.

Associated Press Philadelphia Mariinme Exchange Watts New Jersey

Close Fight In Election For Mine Workers Presidency

Wheeling 27 The race for the national president of the Mine Workers to succeed John Mitchell develops into a close, uncertain contest. Reports say William Wilson leads T T Lewis by about 15000 votes, with Lewis supporters claiming varying majorities earlier. locals expect final results only after all ballots are counted.

Wheeling Inn John Mitchell Reht L. Lewia Bridgeport Kloop- Donerit W. B. Wilson Willian Lewis Wilson Pennsylvania Wyorming Ilinois Ohio Toca Aire

Baltimore and Ohio bars liquor for employees on and off duty

The Baltimore and Ohio Railway enforces a strict anti intoxicant policy for all workers involved in operation and signaling. George L. Potter, third vice president, orders immediate dismissal for any employee found to have used intoxicants. The crackdown follows wrecks linked to intoxicated staff.

Baltimore & Ohio George L. Potter

Jury Probes Into Shooting Death at Chieftain

A jury investigates the fatal shooting of Mia Dolli¢ Hackins a 30 year old colored woman in Chief tain Aine Hast Saturday night. Hawkins, a colored man, is jailed after claiming the woman killed herself. Magistrate Flynn led the inquest, with a crowd present as the affair unfolds at the scene and in the county jail.

John N Flynn Wiler Bonbarg Sean Oes Mia Dolli¢ “Pane Allie Hackins Chiefmaen Sun Hawkins Hawkind Saya the Wyn Hawkins Bilsworth Lee Tetrate Flynn Piaced Hawking Lee Ws Squire Flynn Tachins Carl Martin Martin Flynn Clifford-Osborn Wy J. Keith Chieftain Maxwull

Poultry Show Begins Tomorrow in Uniontown

In Uniontown Logan County First National Bank of Dawson sues George C Gans once a hotel male defendant in a suit to recover 8408 with interest from October 23 1906. The plaintiff through attorney John M Care claims the above date defendant made a new promise to Jesper Augustine in Fifteen months from that date and is now trying to secure payment. Also notes a separate incident involving Patrick Cowley and Assistant Foreman Job Hagan being struck and injured by patent agents in a separate blot.

Tniontown George C. Gans First National Bank of Dawson John M. Care Fondant Jesper Augustine Afteen

Fourth Annual Fow Exhibition Opens in Hoffman Hall

The Fourth Annual Dictators Poultry Association show begins in Hoffman Hall tomorrow morning and runs four days. Judges include Lambert of Appomingo and Charter of Carps, with free admission for children. The event promises the largest poultry display yet, with many fowls brought to the hall and activities continuing through the week.

Hoffman Hall Dictators Poultry Association Tor Therane D Lambert Appoming Afd Xndt Charter Cram Carsp Ophn Wodt Tomor the Pac

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Lloyd L. Langis Bec Lloyd L. Lang Brushy Park LABOR Guy Sinsel Mr. Beal of the Society of Sons of the Revolution Wheeling, West Virginia Chil Witnesess Hears Colored State Society Order of Elks Lauer Charlotte Amalie Thomas Jun Jeane Junesn Romenamdee Imeergent Haytigns Bas Deyn Uquor Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Gans Blest National Bank of Dawson Tran Rilia Two Parema Patrick Cowley Assatant Job Hagan Peeryltants Cal Ber
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