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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1909

Page

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Wild Scenes in the House Over Dry Amendment

The House galleries filled as debate on a dry amendment intensified amid delays and procedural fights. Amendments by Nugent and others were rejected or tabled, with Shasker Strickling urged to restore order as lawmakers pressed toward engrossment and third reading.

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Imperial Window Glass project gains momentum amid production drop

The Commoner and Glassworker report a steep drop in window glass output last week as demand for Mat wise rite rises. Committees push Project Venture with Imperial Window Glass, eyeing a March target and announcing two new plants, Eldred Window Glass Co and Independent Window Glass Co, joining the National weale system.

Xoye Walting Pramudty Imperial Whidow Grave Co Columbinn Boing Wong Tarr Eldred Window Glass Co Ponxuthwney, Pa Wintow Ghiwe Co Slatersville Vat

Drilling at Lumberport Spots Twenty Locations

Ape Nawwra Gas Company recently identified twenty sites at Lumberport for immediate drilling. The move shows expansion plans and will impact local industry and employment in the area.

Ape Nawwra Gas Company Lumberport 1

Evangelist Lectures Amid City Turmoil Report

An evangelist visits the city for a lecture while confusion swirls over a reported earthquake damage. Battleships Georgia and Nebraska arrived earlier, and a misleading Mediterranian quake story is being corrected. Tangier is referenced as a distant location in last night’s report.

Tangibi Jan Georgia Nebraska

Car Leaves Rails Cincinnati Collision Fatalities

A Cincinnati train collision fatally injured Detective Poppe and motor man Joseph Mulligan when a cow jumped main line tracks and caused a derailment. Several passengers were seriously hurt amid a snow storm. In Charleston Militant Society officers were elected including S. W. Moore and J. Goldmilater with Arthur Daey as treasurer.

Cincinnati Poppe Joseph Mulligan Clifton Charleston Sinte Ftorti- Milintal Society W. Moore Elwell Mason County Mresident J. Goldmiletr Derksley Trewamar Arthur Daey Morgantown

Threats of tar and feathers target Plawlekinnick crowd

Drunken riot on Plawlekinnick Friday left five Black men and others in Vie coum jal under threat of tar and feathers. Mrs Virginia Bendehar, Willa Bradshaw, and several assailants faced intimidation and assault, with a wife warning neighbors to leave the area by dawn.

Plawlekinnick Priday Areys G. GoMon Virginia Bendehar Srith Brattmaw Willa Bradsiaw Piino- Kinnira Deank

Evangelists to Speak at Salvation Army Meetings

Rev Herbert Witine of Washington helps Captain Slayton of the Salvation Army conduct services and lectures. An evangelist from GAOL Mission will lecture tonight at 8 and tomorrow on The Prodigal Son with HALAL songs. Lectures continue all week at the army hall with Kline and Slayton visiting. admission invites all.

Herbert Witine Washington, D Ain Evangelist Capitain D. Ft Slayton Bonight Army de- Ulver Tomorow Nall Igvangeliss

Reports untrue Madrid quake rumor circulate

Dispatches from Madrid and Barcelona say communications with southern Spain remain uninterrupted and normal. Trans England reports of a catastrophic earthquake and tidal wave are false, with only minor tremors near Totana and Olins and no serious damage reported.

Spain Madrid Barcelona England Totana Olins

Water board charter approved by governor

Secretary A R K Thorn of the ministry of Trade announced that the governor signed the amendment creating a water works and sewerage board. The three board members will assume duties after the regular city election in April, with the council expected to accept the amendment and arrange for the board’s election at the February election.

and Water Works and Sewerage Board Jecretary A. RK. Thorn Fi Imit of Trade Nilay Apsilie

Morgantown officials discuss state secretary matters with governor

A Morgantown contingent including Secretary of State tech and other figures conferred with Governor Rivet Huscock about deputy and secretary’s office duties. Charles M. Hart arrived from Charleston last night as part of the delegation.

Morgantown Rivet Hasgcock

Inaugural lodging crunch hits Washington hotels

As Washington braces for the presidential inauguration, hotels raise and private houses supply rooms. Committee chairmen warn against inflated boardinghouse rates while arranging lodging for attendees, with Penn Avenue hotels charging up to $400 for a single day and boarding houses expected to house many visitors.

Drc Washington Wetter Thin House of Representatives Sime Tennessee Weller Penn Avenas Xold Iupwara Chatincey Depew New York Cércoran Bulding 16Th Venus Treasury Department Pennavene Weller Indiac Snl Oeer Hotel Livellers Penn. Avenue Great Parade Boulevard Bownline Hourea National Guard Ariven Mae Pete Lexnorition Washington Howl Canea Toome Gavringr Slamachunett

Blizzard Worst In Years Across The Country

A severe winter storm battered Chicago and the Midwest with high winds and heavy snow. Widespread outages, blocked roads, and suspended train service followed as New York and Louisville reported similar conditions and statewide responses extended through the South and Southeast.

Chicago Bay

North American Conservation Conference Set at White House

Washington informs that a North American Conservation Conference with United States Canada and Mexico delegates will meet at the White House on February 18. President Roosevelt welcomes Laurier Diaz and Grey and aims to discuss natural resources and a continental welfare oriented law beyond political boundaries.

Washington, D. C United States Canada Mexico White House Sit Wilfrid Laurier Paul Grey Diaz Roosevelt Conference of Governors Onnt Conservation Conference National Conservation Commission State Department Immber Imo

Court Takes Recess At Noon For Weekend

A court recessed at noon today until Monday morning. Rosier and A G Sabnen of Belington attend the Traders Hotel as part of the proceedings.

A. G. Sabnnen Belingtot Traders Hotel

Steamer Foundered Near Diamond Shoals Lightship

A Diamond Shoals lightship reports an unknown steamer foundered in today’s storm about three miles northwest of the lightship. No boats or wreckage were seen and the crew’s fate remains unknown.

Elizabeth City N. C Diamond Shoals Ace

Bankrupt Petition Involving D A Godfrey Carpet Company

The D A Godfrey Carpet Company placed in receivership pending involuntary bankruptcy proceedings. George M Hoffheimer named receiver with bond set at $2000 by Referee W Frank Stout. Cincinnati applicants. Gary and Thompkins adjudged bankrupts. case referred to Referee Stout. First creditors meeting set for February 16.

D. A. Godfrey Carpet Company George M. Hoffheimer W. Frank Stout Cincinnati Messrs Gary and Thompkins

Trip Around the World Highlights Queen Esther’s Event

Queen Esther of Trinity church led an annual trip around the World for colored members last night. The group visited ten states and crossed the ocean, traveling by water with 32 attendees. Refreshments included cabbage, corn bread, chicken dumplings, bananas. The voyage ended at the church with everyone in high spirits.

Queen Esther Trinity Church

Buick Agency Opened in the Telegram City

Wo Griffith has secured the Buick agency for Harrledh Marlon and Upshur counties. Demonstrator cars arrive in about ten days, with openings for a showroom and demonstrations. Griffith has booked several spring orders and invites calls to 316 West Pike Street or Bell 348-7 to arrange early delivery.

Telegram Wo Griffith Buick Harrledh Marlon Upshur GriMth West Pike

Sermon at Gott Methodist Episcopal Church by Rev Bir

Special Sunday service led by the Brotherhood at Gott Methodist Episcopal Church features a sermon focused on men. Special music by the Brotherhood accompanies the event for the entire congregation.

Gott Methodist Episcopal Church J. E. Bir Brotherhood

Chicago Grain Market Report Brief

Chicago markets show corn at 1.07 and 62 78 in the day’s trade with wheat at 1.07 and 53 for a typical session snapshot. Prices reflect oats and barley movements amid steady demand and supply adjustments in futures activity.

Chicago Jani Wheat Com Cate

Senate Passes Text Book Bill In South Carolina

Charleston dispatch reports the Senate approved a text book bill by a wide vote and sent related measures to committee or for second reading. The chamber acted on bills touching education testing and certification, with several items advancing as session progress continued.

Charles Brooks Smith Charleston Senate Guernor Aidit Asobirn Site Smith Raleigh Cating Otten Pamel Bouse B.J

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