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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1907

Page

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Bond issue bill sent to Charleston for Clarkesburg water works

The Board of Trade proposes a three hundred thousand dollar bond to refund city debt and fund water works upgrades. A Water Works Board would replace the Commissioner role, with the bill authored by Sherman Denham and Charles M. Hart to be introduced in the West Virginia legislature.

Board OF Trade Charleston Sherman Denham Charles M. Hart Clarksburg Water ‘Works Board West Virginia Clarkeburg Uch Crncksburg Common Council Clarksvure

Thaw Trial Jury Nears Completion in New York

In New York on January 29 Associated Press reports the Thaw trial resumed with most jurors sworn. Three jurors remain to be chosen and are expected without more talesmen. The Thaw family attends. John B. Devree was chosen as the tenth juror during the morning session. Eighteen talesmen were examined earlier.

Associated Preoxy New York Talesman Thaw John 8 Devree

Surprised by Soldiers Sees Venezuelan Clash Kill Governor

Caracas dispatch reports Governor Mata leading troops surprised in a secret meeting with Vice President Gomez on January 27. Fighting erupted in the yard, Mata and several others were killed while many were wounded.

Lily Associated Presse Willemstad Curacao Caracas Venezuela Mata Gomez

Miners Mourn As Explosion Traps Rescue Efforts

Report from Saarbrucken 23 January details incomplete toll from Reden mine blast. 163 entered shaft, 27 bodies recovered, rescuers blocked by five conditions preventing entry. Also mentions late Short Line train from New Martinsville due to a hot box and a Moltke grounding near West Bank.

Associated Press Saarbruck Reden New Martinsville

Man Arrested After Gun Threats In Local Dispute

After a quarrel in which Itig claimed Brack Hooker threatened to shoot John Shaw with a pistol, Brack Hooker was arrested by Constable Art Waldo Monday evening. He faced a magistrate Wednesday on a charge of unlawfully carrying concealed weapons. Shaw helped arrest him, saying Hooker threatened to abduct a neighbor’s daughter, prompting the report.

Itig Brack Hooker John Shaw Art Waldo Gordos Shaw

Meade A Taylor Resigns to Join Virginia Firm

Meade A Taylor former chief clerk at the local yards resigned his position after five years and has become bookkeeper for the West Virginia Feed Flour Company, in which he is interested. Friends wish him success in his new venture.

Meade A. Taylor Weal Virginia Feed @ Flour company

Funeral for Col Dellicher in Parkersburg

The funeral for Col J B Dellicher clerk of the United States district court who died Monday morning at his Parkersburg home will be held at Trinity Episcopal church in Parkersburg at 3 p m tomorrow afternoon, attended by the federal court officers in a body.

Col J. B. Dellicher United States Cit Vulr Parkersburg Trinity Episcopal Church

Skaters Fill Elk Creek with After School Crowd

Many people enjoy skating and make the best of the new opportunity. Elk Creek above the Lowndes mill dam drew large crowds yesterday after school and again in the evening with several hundred on the ice.

Elk Creek Lowndes & Goharpening Mill

College President Crawford Visits Meadville on Erie Line

Allegheny College president Dr William H Crawford a Methodist Episcopal leader visited Meadville on Tuesday en route to Salem to deliver a lecture on Baronarala and to work on a book about a great TriHlan religious reformer.

William H. Crawford Allegheny College Episcopal Institution Meadville Waldo Salem TriHlan

Money to Fight Debt Adds 950000 For State Defense

Charleston bill appropriates fifty thousand dollars to defend the state in the salt debt dispute with Virginia. The measure passed the Senate today as part of broader efforts to address the old debt question.

W. Pivivars Charleston Virginia

Mrs Green Burned At Home In Monticello Avenue Incident

Mrs Edward Green wife of a glasses worker was badly burned at 216 Monticello Avenue Tuesday morning when her clothing caught fire in a room. Neighbors ripped off her burning garments and she received quick medical aid. Burns described as painful but not serious, expect a rapid recovery.

Edward Green Monticello Avenue

Sommers Mare IO A Fine One

The Telegram notes a young pacing mare named Mary Wm bred by L B Maddox of Montpelier Ind was bought by Mesare Merrill Sunderland for 2500 dollars. Summers has Emily also bred by Maddox and sister to Mary Em Summers plans to race Emily on the half mile and may take her to the grand circuit at Columbus and Cincinnati.

Mary Wm L. BE. Maddox Montpelier Ind Mesaré, Merrill & Sunderland New England Camden Summers Emily Maddox Summers Mary Em Mr. Sommers

Bank Comptroller sues for January 26 bank statements

The Comptroller of the Currency filed a suit today in Washington against a bank seeking production of its financial statements as of January 26. The action requests access to the bank records and related financial data for regulatory review.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Comptroller of the Currency

Military Ball Attendance Named for Morgantown Trip

Miss Florence Thorn and Mrs W A Vance along with Mr and Mrs C B Alexander Mrs W H Lewis Harry Campbell Dr P A Stathers and P P Steptoe will travel to Morgantown Thursday to attend the university military ball.

Florence ‘Thorn W. A. Vance C. B. Alexander W. H. Lewis Harry Campbell P. A. Stathers P. P Steptoe Morgantown University Military Tall

Publishing House Closure Shocks Springfield

The Philips Publishing Company, publisher of magazines, closed after a blaze damaged the building. Fire crews battled flames, and reports indicate extensive damage to presses and offices. No injuries reported as authorities investigate the cause.

Amortaed Pree Springfield Mase Phalps Publishing Company Ure Todas Minion Gotters

Weston Woman Seeks Police Aid In Sensational Elopement

A Weston mother and her two sons hunt a daughter who fled with a married man named Harris. Police have a full description and are on the lookout. The mother requests arrest if the elopers are found.

Weston Arel Harris

County Clerk Holden In Serious Condition At Asheville

County Clerk Charles F. Holden, suffering lung trouble and in a sanitarium at Asheville, N C, is much worse. His brother Hol Holden of Coat and Holden hardware firm will leave for his bedside Tuesday evening after a telegram from the sanitarium matron reported the clerk’s condition grave. Relatives and friends here express deep regret and hope for recovery.

Charles F. Holden Asheville N. C Hol. Holden Coat & Holden Holden Charles Mr. Holden

Breweries Reach Union Pact After Local Dispute

The International Union of United Brewery Workmen reports settlement in a dispute with Wiedemann and Reymann breweries. Both breweries have joined the union, ending the trouble between them.

International Union of United Brewery International Union of United Brewery Workmen Wiedemann and Reymann Brewing Companies Rcally The International Talon

Exhibition Notice for Clarkebere Poultry and Pet Stock Show

The Central Storage building on North Street hosts the Clarkebere Poultry and Pet Stock association exhibition. Dates given include February 6 7 and 8 with attendees and exhibitors urged to participate in poultry and pet stock displays.

Clarkebere Poultry and Pet Stock Association A. C.D Nori Porth Street Tomer Gallimore Fenrusry Paaftry Pat Saas

Moving Day a Fatal One in Fairmont

Mrs. Harry Gordon of this city Mrs. L A Artera of Wolf Summit and Mrs Dorothy Cushing of Washington Pa visiting at Charles W Walker home in Fairmont found him dead Tuesday evening in a house he was moving from Fumes from escaping gas caused asphyxiation Walker worked in oil fields in this and nearby counties and was a son of Capt K D Walker a veteran railroad conductor He leaves a wife and several children.

Harry Gordon L.A. Artera Wolf Summit Dorothy Cushing Washington, Pa Fairmont Charles W. Walker Walker K. D. Walker Wetel

Revival Meetings Grow at Golf Methodist Church

Gospel meetings led by Rev Wayne K Stalnaker of Shinston draw 68 conversions at Golf Methodist Church. Morning and afternoon services featured his sermon The Lost Sheep, urging wanderers to come home as members respond at the altar with President W N Crawford of Allegheny College present.

Golf Methodist Church Wayne K. Stalnaker Shinston Mr. Stalnaker Stalnaker W. N. Crawford Ll.d Allegheny College Meadville Sift

Is To Be Held to Hear An You For Receivéship it Ing Property

A court term opens in United States Suit tomorrow with Judge Nathan presiding over a bankruptcy hearing. The Thompson firm of Philadelphia seeks fees from Philippi Colliers Co in Philippi, arguing a contract matter and guardianship related issues. Some minor points may be addressed during the session.

Judie Nathan Dom Wil United I ‘Thompson Philadelphis Tore Fee Elvar Philippi Colliers Pany Philippi Aha Gof Wm Mayi

Swettenram Apologizes for Kingston Incident Letter

London reports Swettenram apologizes after the Kingston Incident, as Governor withdraws a letter to Rear Admiral Doyle and expresses regret for having written it. The issue closes with the formal apology and withdrawal.

Remag Mitral Davis Eprom Associated Pret London Beg Jan Kingston Ham Ree Admiyal Doyle Regrat

Anti Liquor Bill 15 to Pass the House

Charleston report notes the judiciary committee will favorably report option bill to curb liquor sales. The measure, backed by major business groups, aims to remove creem cream and prohibit the sale of liquor, with Senate battles anticipated after House action.

HOUSE Chrleston Siti Joseph Nayiot Senate Pat Haunef West Virginia

Glass Workers Meet in City Hall Saturday Evening

A large gathering of glass workers from nearby towns attended a meeting at the house Saturday evening. The members discussed trade matters and ways to unite the union efforts.

Sigh Juan

Arrested for LAMN Kenner and Brooks at Station

An incident at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad station involving individuals named Kenner, Brooks, Walter Smith, and others occurred in the afternoon. They were detained for questioning after an altercation and suspected intoxication.

Brooks Powel Walter Smith Ot Simped Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Poiles

Chicago Grain Market Declines Amid Mixed Bets

Chicago grain market trends show cautious trading as investors weigh demand signals and weather risks. Wheat and corn futures edge lower while soybeans hold steady on supply concerns and export prospects.

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A Board OF Water Works Ponder John Decree Tolstol ST. Petersburg Leo Tolstoi Moltke West Bank Wafd Common Council Honda Taylor Acchpth Postpion Col. Dellicher Herr Fioth Judge Goff Mrs. Green Sommers Mank State Mitatary Huirne Asheville Sanitarium N. Walker Enringwt Edlucator Amn Andrea Joka Bere Tobedar Trom Om Philippy Swettenram Auth Saloon League Lamn Kenner Chicago
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