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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1903
Page
1
The city council held a brief session with all notices of threatened lawsuits laid on the table without discussion. The gathering focused on potential legal actions against the city, but no debates occurred as items were filed for later consideration.
City council met with vigorous debate over a saloon license for W F Griffith at 312 Pike Street and a range of street repairs and utility issues. Notices on property damages were tabled, committees discussed paving on West Main Street, culverts on Locust Street, water damage to Emma Fordyce, and permits for new buildings, with votes split on several measures and resulting adjournment.
Columbus Johnson came back from a short stay in Atlantic City to regain health for the summer. He found the West Virginian Willys healthier and more hygienic than current facilities, and he hastily returned home to withstand the change.
A large three story brick and stone warehouse by the Clarkaburg Transfer Company on Second Street is nearing completion. It features asbestos fire proof walls, private storage rooms, a ground floor wash pan, two upper storage floors, and a major elevator to third story. Fifty eight horses are housed in the adjoining livery stables with rear connects to Pike Street.
Funeral services for William Campbell of Folsom who died from a pistol accident in a city hospital will be held Sunday at 2 PM in the CHE ForOsobine chapel. Local Grand Army of the Republic post handles arrangements. Campbell, an oil field worker nicknamed Narrow Gauge Billy, will be buried in the Grand Army cemetery in Wille View Gemo metery. Relatives attended but inquiries proved futile.
The opera house band will give another open air concert tonight on the court, weather permitting. A good program has been arranged and a large attendance is expected as residents embrace the free music evenings.
Former West Virginia internal revenue collector Senator Davis visits Wheeling to praise Senator N B Scott. He predicts Scott’s reelection, lauds the Intelligencer endorsement, and says state sentiment favors Scott. Davis discusses party strength, potential nominees, and state economic growth driven by tobacco beer and whisky taxes.
United States Circuit Judge Nathan Goff in Baltimore ruled that interest could be added to an award of 13 204.02 in favor of the Cauca company of West Virginia against the Republic of Colombia over destruction of a railroad project in Colombia. The case began with arbitration and reached the Supreme Court, which instructed further consideration of interest.
A new company in the city is chartered to build and operate streetcars telegraph and telephone lines. Corporators include D. M. Juskaun Peakl Hayminker Eawil George W. Flowers and Genrjar Eckert from various towns. Capital $129,000. Other charters listed, including a local bank venture with capital $24,000 and several incorporators named.
Weather disrupts fourteen Saturdays of free concerts in Charlabore area with persistent rain forcing cancellations and sheltering crowds under opera house canopies. Authorities state sessions paused as moisture dampens gear and grounds, delaying typical terrace gatherings on Saturday evenings.
The Salem Terminal Trackion Company laid wooden crossties along the Fairmont and Clarksburg line near Wilson, amid injunction disputes. Locals fear a street-car service may appear, while Salem promises are described as weak. A competing company continues work while Salem's obstacles persist.
The page fragment discusses Senator Elkins in fragile health, mentions Mrs. Elkins and Senator Scott, and describes letters and communications with political figures. It notes a plan to send a wire grant to a steamer and references travel to Switzerland, with lingering rumors about Senate affairs and associates in Grafton and Clarets.
Weston barber and Wentom resident Thomas P. McDermott was placed in the asylum after a violent episode on Thursday in which he assaulted his wife and four children with a razor. Mrs. McDermott’s brother intervened, wrestling the razor away in the house. McDermott had been enigmatic for days, though his mental state was unsettled.
A.Va resident A. Bratley of Wythenside visited Claysburg on a prospecting trip and decided to buy land there, aiming to build a future home. Bratley, a long-time rail official in Virginia with over fifteen years in the rail industry, eyed property options in the area.
Washington July 1 The President named commissions for senior army ranks. Maj Gen You named lieutenant general and Mile retire Aug 8. Brig Gen Se Sumner to major general and Gin Devin to retire July 20. Brig Gen Leonard Wood to major general and Young promoted.
Fragmentary OCR report notes Tim Curenll Comedy and a community event at Tallon Land yath. Details are unclear but mention a fatal machin er accident and a theater patrona trip. See Cottrell & Hoptings for more information.
Bishop Gravatt programs list Sunday services across city churches. Weather disruptions reduced some sessions while others proceed with preaching on themes of prayer repentance and salvation. Listings include United Brethren, First Presbyterian, Central Presbyterian, and other congregations with times and subjects for morning and evening services.
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