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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
1
A dynamite blast in a fashionable West 140 area apartment building early today sent occupants fleeing. The explosion tore through the cement floor court area, created a large crater, and caused extensive damage while shattering windows. Forty two families occupied the building. no threatening letters were received. The motive remains a mystery.
Hon Charles W Swisher addresses the Charleston convention pledging to keep West Virginia in Republican hands. He asserts faith in GOP progress, vows to unite the party, and predicts victory in November. He thanks supporters and calls for party loyalty amid factional strains. The message ends with a note about evangelist meetings in the city.
Slw HORAL CARRIERS report from Washington DC on July 16 announces O Springer appointed regular carrier under injury No 4 of Palmont. Biltyt Springer established in the same notice as carrier.
President Roosevelt sends a letter to Mrs Grover Cleveland dated July 15 outlining a proclamation he signed naming the San Uncinia national fares to honor the late former president. The missive from Oyster Bay informs of the dedication and its ceremonial intent.
Weenesday license day records show grants to Salem Ding Company George Handschumaker restaurant F A Mc Parlin pool room and others. An order allowed Schmulvach Brewing to move its cold storage house. The court also prepared the grand jury list for the next months.
United States Marshal C D Wiilet and Deputy Marshal Hf M O'Bleness with guards tested the Moundaville penitentiary on Wednesday as federal convicts for the Atlanta prison, listing Louis Bertole on housebreaking a ten year term Henry Huth murder life sentence James Fortune murder twenty years Frank Jones murder life sentence Grady on housebreaking John T S O'Brien embezzlement five years Thomas Stover robbery ten years
The Clarksburg Chautauqua Association has filed a county charter to hold real estate valued at $20,000 and personal property valued at $5,000. The object is to promote better literature music and art and to unite county residents for a grand reunion. Corporators include A W Martin H Maxwell Cities W Lynch Taney Harrison J S Law L W Ogden J Walter Duncan F C Sutton W Worcester and J J MeMsMan.
The report of W Frank Stout filed for the fiscal year ending June 10 190K shows 28 cases administered, liabilities about a quarter of a million dollars, and total costs of administration around 34 183 48, roughly ten percent. There are 24 voluntary and involuntary matters.
A group including White and Sons Forest and Frank James Reger Peres Ulysses Bhowalter and Desert RWick returned Tuesday evening from a camping trip on Elk River Ave miles from Centralia after ten days for recreation. They had a delightful time and enjoyed fishing and picked figs.
Mrs J W Walden underwent a surgical operation at St Marrs Hospital Wednesday morning. The operation was successful and her recovery is favorably expected.
A visitor from abroad arrived in Taft during July to attend an Obio event. The arrival was noted as part of a spring regional schedule and involved key local figures and an official greeting.
State officers presented reports at the West Virginia Christian Endeavor Union biennial convention held at the Baptist church. Speakers urged recruitment, method revision, and renewed motive, stressing youth involvement as essential to the movement’s vitality.
Dallas July 15 Grand of Nears elects officers for the lodge. Rush L Holland of Colorado Springs is Grand Exalted Ruler. John G Shehart of Hartford is Grand Esteemed Leading Knight. M Macelwen of Fort Worth is Grand EsteemedScrutineer. Warren G Sayre of Wabash is Grand Lecturing Knight. Edward Leach of New York is Grand Treasurer. Charles H Decker of Minnesota is Grand Tyler. Alfred T Holley of Hackensack is Grand Trustee. Fred C Robinson of Dubuque is Grand Secretary. A Taylor of St Augustine is Grand Inner Guard. Next convention city: Los Angeles.
At a Knights of the Maccabees weekly meeting in the Traders building Dr J B Payne of Clarkaburg Tent 1949 outlined a July 2 Parkersburg convention to form a West Virginia state fraternal order association. Commander Stenger of Morgantown Tent attended and spoke.
The mayor’s morning court sees no prisoners as John Doe pays 34.60 for intoxication and Claude Davis receives a 32 fine plus three days in jail for boisterous behavior. Officials consider a phonograph to fine in absentia.
Charles E. Lamberd of the Watts Lamberd Company and his son Charles will depart Wednesday for an extended eastern tour. They plan visits to Baltimore Atlantic City New York and other places of interest. Mr Lamberd intends to resume his fall shop duties upon return with purchases mainly for the suit department of his state.
Former sheriff John A Fleming returned home Wednesday from Tucson Arizona after a four week stay with his daughter Miss Alice Fleming who remains there for her health. The trip and stay were described as beneficial and uplifting to both.
Otia Stout of the Prohibition party announces a meeting Friday night on West Pike Street at eight o'clock to consolidate district organizations and coal districts in the area. The event seeks to mobilize supporters and coordinate local party activities.
Charleston reports a heated Democratic battle over the West Virginia governorship. Senator Littlepage claims broad delegate support, defends fairness, and asserts he will not withdraw, while Bennett faces challenges in remaining counties. He forecasts a spontaneous nomination by the party and a Democratic victory.
Interview with Hon. Lauts Bushes, Republican contender for West Virginia governor, expresses strong confidence in nomination and election. He notes credentials committee support, pledges to uphold laws without fear or favor, and dismisses fear of Democratic defeat despite uncertainties.
Prof Robert A Sepeal of the Inglish department of In teralty ties a book titled Historicés and Literary Outlines of the Gide tn ment. Armstrong notes the work reached growth and was prepared mainly for his own students after over ten years of Bible literature courses.
The Hoard of directors of Home Bank for Savings met in the banking room Tuesday and declared a semi annual dividend of three percent on capital stock to July 1. The remainder of the earnings was placed to the surplus and undivided profits fund. W. F. Joyce, cashier, is promoted to cashier after the death of James T. Dundy. Joyce had served as assistant cashier and is praised as a capable officer.
In Chicago on July 15 Judge Koblaxat of the U S circuit court enjoined the Chicago Indiana & Louisville Railway Company from exchanging transportation with Munsey's magazine publishers for advertising. The court held the contract violated the Hepburn law and was unlawful.
Milwaukee July 15 Vic tor Berger of the national executive committee of the Socialist party announces the committee has decided to send Debs on a special train for a whirlwind tour of the country.
Deputy Sheriff John Metaee and Jona G Lang Sr settled this afternoon with the board of education of City district over a dispute tied to the district’s rear area.
Columbus dispatch notes national convention activity with mentions of Mrs Roosevelt and political figures. Pal of Springfield confirms nomination talk as Kentucky delegates and caucus discussions unfold. References to prohibited party prospects and several candidates in the field.
An obscure report from Petersburg dated July 15 describes a plot tied to a Polish suspect. The fragment mentions a woman and violent intent but lacks clear names or locations to confirm details.
Observers report lava flowing from Mount Etna crater and a high plume of smoke drifting over Messina. Tourists rush to view the spectacular display as lava streams widen and glow in the night, attracting crowds and curiosity.
A long forecast from Fairmont’s weather predictor warns of a wet July with frequent storms. Records over 50 years show rare accuracy but note three notable July events with heavy rain and a historic river peak in 1883.
Wilbur Roach, the second baseman cured from Sharon, is expected to report to Charleroi today. Manager Ford Drumm will coach, and Roach will take the field as the Clarkeburg team faces the matchup in the C. & Po League.
At Union Park this afternoon a baseball game between two leagues made up of Clarksburg and Grafton drugs. The Grafton outfit arrived in the city in fine trim while the two teams battled hard with a battle royal in progress.
A fragment lists Grafton men attending a fall game with unnamed “druggies.” Names include T. A. McBarland Widla Cassell Tin the Delta Harry Price C. Newham Clyde Kimmel Frank Straub Samuel Missill Harry Sanders Willem Dresmas J. B. Koay.
At the Third district senatorial convention in Parkersburg on the final ballot C P Craig of Pleasants was named the party’s candidate for state senate. The tally on the third ballot showed Craig 36 votes, with rival Hamlield 28 and an additional 3 for another candidate. The convention proceeded after earlier ballots.
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