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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

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Amendment Over One Day in House Amid Reports

In LITON on January 29 the House considered railroad related measures and a Lincoln and Columbus holiday proposal. A move to postpone action was approved and action resumes tomorrow. Senate debates uniform textbook bill and a penitentiary inquiry report due within five days. oath taken for Dell Hinkle. Williams v. Yost contest resolved in a party vote.

Ty Warder Taylor Anette Warder Nia Mens Team Taylor Col Tan Atatbaker Wheeling Charleston Delexare Williams Pocahontas Mila Seealor Lincoln Columbus Columibus House Senate Ashburn Hill No. 1 Li Yepage Rapoceh Dell Hinkle Nicholas Counts Willams Jett Winkle Williams Nicholas County Yost Woot County Gartlan Craig Pleasants County Bine Sutherland

Court Chronology and Sentences Open to Public View

Local court records recount Tartice John T Fiynn and Sherman Strother charged in burglary cases near Wiltanburg. The defendant Ball faced a 540 dollar fine with confinement, while J Th Hantorm was ordered to New York City this week for further proceedings and show cause.

John T. Fiynn Smith Sherman Strother Wiltanburg Cork J. Th Hantorm New York

Taft Telegram Cited in Panama Cable Dispute In Congress

In Washington on January 23 Representative Rainey read a cablegram from Charter Tate denying any ties between the President elect and William Nelson Cromwell or the Panama scheme. Rainey said Taft should also telegraph the Panama general assembly to repudiate Cromwell and the alleged scheme.

Washington, D.C Rainey House of Representative Charter 3 Tate William Nelaya Cromwell Fanama Taft Gieneral Assembly of Manama Cromwell Panama

Noonan Emerges as Front Runner in Window Glass Workers Vote

Voting sheets for the Window Glass Workers National Association election have arrived. Joseph Noonan, currently employed here, is now the leading candidate for president, replacing AL Faulkner who is expected to accept a government post. The impact of Faulkner’s retirement on the strike remains uncertain.

Window Glass Workers’ National Association AL. Faulkney Joseph Noonan Faulkner Upron

Perkins and Thor Testify on Steel Trust Takeover Request

George W. Perkins of J P Morgan & Co and Oakleigh Thor head of Amore Trust Company testified before a Senate judiciary committee in Washington on January 29. They discussed presidential authority and the legality of permitting the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company to be absorbed by United States Steel Corporation.

Judiciary Committee Tennessee Coal & Iron Company United States Steel Corporation Washington, D. C George W. Perkins J. P. Morgan & Co Oakleigh Thor Amore Kinch Senate Committee On Judiciary Ot Law Tennessee Coal & Tron Company United States Steel Corporatian

Shaw Declines Nomination amid Grand Jury Inquiry

A terse report notes Shaw declining a nomination as the grand jury proceeds. The secretary-treasurer Angela Braw is identified, with unclear statements about possible incriminations and testimony.

The Lawyer and Money: A Call to Public Duty

A historical defense of lawyers balancing service with finances. It warns against money driven practice, urging adherence to law’s duties, truth in client matters, and public trust. It cites trust, corporate power, and ethical responsibility amid societal scrutiny.

Inga Feoua Stetson Senator Lindsay Kentucky Lindsay Specife Carnegie Z-Eatentinancial Tramercilers-Treeo. A

Prades Council Protests Free Speech Stance for Labor Leaders

At a recent meeting the Prades Council approved resolutions praising Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison for defying an injunction on their public utterances. The group lauded these leaders as martyrs in defense of free speech and free press and expressed sympathy for their vindication by higher courts. Copies of the resolutions were sent to Gompers Mitchell Morrison and to the U.S. President.

Bamurl Gompers John Atiteholt Prank Morrison Wright Thia Samual Gompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison United States

Poultry Show Stock Company Seeks State Charter

A proposed stock company plans to apply to the Secretary of State for a charter to create and maintain a poultry show. It will issue stock to fund the show with authorized capital of 1000 dollars and intends to replace the disbanded Clarksburg Poultry and Pet Stock Association.

Clarksburg Poultry and Pet Stock Association

Blizzard Brevalls Report Telegraph Disruptions Across Regions

Tornado and high winds disrupted telegraph service from Chicago to Texas and Missouri. Reports indicate damaged lines, downed poles, and scattered debris affecting western and southern areas. No major casualties confirmed. several trains delayed or halted amid severe weather.

Proposed First Methodist Building in Parkersburg

Andrew J. Watson awarded plans for a new First Methodist Episcopal church at Parkersburg. Architect George W. Stramer of New York prepares drawings for a three story brick structure to be built at Tenth and Filling streets. Building will be 136 by 58 feet with 31 basement rooms and an estimated cost around 200000.

Andrew J. Watson New Methodist Church Hark Eyrkersbergs George W. Stramer New York First Methodist Episcopal Church Parkersburg

Prisoners Arrested for Coal Theft Near Coaling Station

Clarence Iceman and Ebert Shu Ueworth, youths from Coaling Station on the Short Line, are held in the county jail awaiting hearings before Justice George H. Gordon on charges of stealing coal belonging to the Pittsburg and Portmont Coal Company from a coal car. They were arrested Thursday afternoon by Constable G. L. Ford and brought to jail. Hearings are set for Friday night.

Clarence Iceman Ebert Shu Ueworth

THREE LEAVE CITY BY LEAVING OR PAY FINES

Three men faced the city’s mayor in police court this morning offering to leave within sixty minutes or pay three dollars and costs each. Michael Muley G Morris and Frank Smith chose to exit the city. They were arrested for drunkenness in the streets. John Ward and George Donovan were convicted of drunkenness and sent to jail after failing to post bond.

Edward J. Wood Anl Ity Michael Muley G.@. Morris Frank Smith John Ward George Donovan Dolar Iit

Delegates urged to oppose prohibition amendment voting

Numerous telegraphic messages were sent to delegates urging opposition to the prohibition amendment. Parsons and supporters pressed delegates to vote against the measure, while others argued for its passage amidst widespread pleas and lobbying.

Fort and Ribett Parsons Te Holle

Taft Arrives as Canal Zone Welcomes President-Elect

Taft arrived in the Canal Zone aboard and was greeted by officials and supporters. North Carolina delegates and other dignitaries welcomed the President-elect early in the morning amid a ceremony marking his arrival.

Colon Top Crater

Buried in TolYross The child buried in Reynetdayille

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a burial at Reynetdayille cemetery for Santi Roschelia, linked to Mr. Dod Stem Deminie Rineetha, with unclear dates and a mention of a Thursday during poeumania. The text is garbled and difficult to verify.

Santi Roschelia Dod Stem Deminie Rineetha Reynetdayille Ceune de Ieee Pris Poeumania

Coal Operators Face Uncertain Action at Extension Freight Meeting

In Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and West Virginia coal operators anxiously await the outcome of the extension freight meeting. Railroaders expect changes affecting rates and policy, with mood tense as Pittsburg hosts the February gathering.

Wentern Pennarisania Ohio Mile Letelet Pittsberg

Agency Opens Offices In West Virginia Turmoil Of Labor

The West Virginia Agency opens offices in a sett building led by Messia B Kearns and R For Susan. It aims to provide and secure positions for all individuals and classes of laborers across the state. Their friends wish them success.

Leggett West Virginia Insett Building Messia B. Kearns R. For- Susan Sid Mossry, Kearns and Ferguson

Dying husband believed shot in apartment incident

Fragmented OCR text suggests Porto Micam manager Conri4 Daniels of United Inves Exprem Company is severely wounded by a bullet in his head at an apartment complex. References a young wife and a marriage license, but details are garbled and unclear.

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