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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
1
Delegates gather in Charleston for the Republican State convention as contests flood the first sessions. The executive committee hears disputes from Cabell, Hampshire, and other counties with two contested delegations assigned to Swisher and Tucker. Tensions rise between Hubbard and Northcott as procedural debates flare, while Swisher loyalists rally to a sung cheer in the lobby.
According to the schedule, Clarkybure hosts Fairmont in a two game weekend at Traction Park with Moguls vs Farman. Both games will be moved to Sunday and Saturday, receipts pooled and shared by top teams, with a final 4 pm Sunday closing time.
Virginia Engensors will meet in this city for their annual state convention. The event features services, youth societies, and a Howard plan entertainment system with home hospitality and a convention badge, opening Monday night at 7:45 and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday. Notable attendees include Rev. J C Bromlent and Drvnk Tast organizer.
A letter from the National Model License League responds to a local union issue raised in the Daily Telegram. The writer argues government rights differ between impure food and alcoholic beverages, defends licensing as a means to regulate both quality and conduct, and emphasizes protecting legitimate retailer profits while discouraging sales to military and drunken men.
The council refused several applications and adjourned the meeting due to heat. Attendees included Connell Teden Johor Voting Anderses Garrett Johns and Lynch. Reading covered Stephen Taster and William D Battin applications for salan and smeen Meense with remonstrances. Paving decisions were directed toward Urick and Mechanic streets, with transfers and adjournment noted for September 1 opening.
SAN FRANCISCO July 7 A grand view of American sea power as sixteen battleships of the Atlantic fleet led by the Connecticut under Rear Admiral Sperry left the Golden Gate. The fleet forms four divisions with flagship ships Kansas Minnesota Vermont Georgia and Nebraska Rhode Island Louisiana Virginia Ohio Missouri Wisconsin and Kentucky among others. Auxiliary ships Panther Glacier Culgea Ajax Relief Yankton precede the battle line and head toward New Zealand before Honolulu. The fleet, totaling 186100 tons, will circumnavigate the globe, reach Manila by October 1908, and Honolulu by July 16, 1909, then return to Hampton Roads for further review by President Roosevelt.
John T. McGraw of West Virginia was re elected by the West Virginia delegation in a spirited caucus after a lengthy contest with We s Chilton. The fight intertwined with Guffey Bryan politics but delegates insisted it did not relate to the Guffey Bryan quarrels. Chilton was named honorary vice president of the convention for his defeat, while Col. W. R. Thompson secured declamation as the state's representative on the resolutions committee.
The Chilksburg Telegram announces Bobby Conaway as the winner of its Popular Player Contest after a lively day of voting. The outcome was celebrated by supporters and noted for strong local engagement and a dramatic finish amidst friendly rivalry.
Changes approved by the Sarkelniza Independent district board include additions to the diet, improved training for Sauk Ware and Fuser staff, and the transfer of several teachers to colored schools. Morgan remains president, Harvey Murmes reappointed. next board meeting set for Thursday to discuss district staffing.
Thousands of delegates and spectators travel to the great auditorium for the Democratic National Convention to nominate President and Vice President. A planned early adjournment honors Grover Cleveland, with sessions focusing on temporary officers, committee talks, and platform debates amid efforts against Bryan’s nomination.
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