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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
1
Reports say the Yakutu garrison mutinied and the Allamlang may march on Belgrade amid murky loyalty signals. A constitutional assembly convened in Constantinople as the Sultan plans a parliament, while Monuati Maki and Saloniki reportedly fall under Young Turk control.
B F Martin died at his Lampasas Texas home on July 21 after months of fever and complications. He leaves a wife at Lampasas and numerous West Virginia relatives including two brothers and a sister. He was a merchant in Farmington and well known in Marion and Mars Tivad counties. Funeral held at Lampasas July 22.
Bishop David J. Greer of WiKwi- Shi is named head of The Protestant Hilenopal Dinwwse of New York, succeeding Hislop Potter. He will move to London briefly and is expected to return to New York in August to lead the church.
County court convened Monday morning to appoint Toya A. Floniean and John Planigan as administrators of the estate of Busan Z. Manian, deceased, with bonds and guardianship arranged. Pianigan named guardian of George and Tamibett, bonds set at $400 each.
In Cleveland on July 21 a man named Ankur was arrested on a warrant from New York related to a bank fraud and conspiracy. The case centers on a bend dent incident and involves a tanker in the city.
The article details a bank receiver initiating a major suit as part of a broader financial dispute. It centers on a deceased attorney named Holt and a related suicide note to his wife. The narrative includes statements from Holt’s wife about abuse and threats, and references to a problematic relationship and requests for forgiveness.
The county court returned from vote in Brews and Watluen and reported no bridge annex in the month of Li Hite to Wallace and vin Gero Tenmlicepeet. The court examined the path road at wigeete above Littabeeport where the railroad company halted and refused. Six months since the collection line faced a dispute about the railroad’s maintenance and damage. The court notes the road is reestablished and impending action may proceed.
A drowning incident in Leierland July 24 reports twenty men trapped in a water-filled tunnel. A submarine venture failed and the workers perished amid the flood while attempting to escape.
The article notes Leppy retires from Blom & Warne Company and mentions the Brenmy Ae Warn Company and its management by Charles J. Warne. It references J. W. Witlama of Maren fUle and Mary as relatives, with Lane Telatives as included in the text.
In Martinaville July 24 a suit filed by Cecil Highland asks the circuit court to settle debts owed to the Bank of Smithfield. The complaint alleges Henry L. Smith owes about 23 073.05, with further charges of 1 500.30 and other amounts. A deed of trust to William Carlin is challenged as a mortgage to secure notes. The grantee seeks injunctive relief and a receiver to manage land and royalties, with possible foreclosure if debts are not satisfied. The case aims to straighten out the bank’s affairs after Smithfield Bank closed.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Lora Parrish wife of William J. Parrish and daughter of George Lily and Mrs Martin Zinn. Services were led by Rev B J Wootter at the Salem Bopths with burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery. She died Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. Born October 17 1878 she was about 29. Survived by husband three children Lilly Audrey and Wayne, mother Mrs Mate Zinn of Salem, and two brothers Claude C Zinn Glenville and Ord O Zinn Beckley.
A 12 year old boy Tom mie Kennedy and his father were reported missing after a boating incident on the Ohio River. The boy's body was recovered soon after rescue efforts began, with authorities continuing investigations into the event and confirming the victim's identity.
Louis Bennett of Weston struggled through a weak speech at the Bryan and Kern ratification gathering in the courthouse. John W. Davin of Clarksburg recalled Bryan's Denver convention and warned against Roosevelt while Adam B. Littlepage and Thomas E. Hodges followed with remarks as the Republican and Democratic platforms were debated.
The article states that no successor will be appointed as general manager. Abr Potter will lead the third vice president department, with John G. Walther assisting as view president aide. No changes to the engineering department are planned.
The Toumay district Sunday school convention was held at Cherry Camp Kur church. Officers reelected: President J. Frank Rowe, vice president R. T. Gordon, Secretary M. A. Samplea, executive committeemen C. E. Sheets, Harvey Cotteill, C. C. Rymer, H. C. Spindle and Dr. H. Van Horm. Next year’s convention will meet in Lynchburg.
July 24 William H Taft spent the day in New York City holding several conferences with leading Republicans. He will depart late afternoon for Cincinnati.
Jona P. Fitzgerald of Chicago, expert machinist, installed a Miehle pony No. 1 press in the Telegrams’ room. The press, built to high standards, runs at 2800 sheets per hour with accurate registration and quiet operation, boosting the plant’s capacity for book work posters and other print jobs.
Referee W. Frank Stout confirms the Salem window glass factory sale to Salem Co operative Window Glass Co. Laborers receive 2028 dollars. one claim remains disputed. Trustee Homer B. McKinley arranged the deal with cash tax paid and a 2000 dollar monthly payment until April 1946. Purchasers plan repairs, new uses, insurance, and relocation of the warehouse for cost savings. Raccoon Oil & Gas to supply yearlong gas at 4 cents then 3 cents after four years.
A nameless man arrested by Chief Stealey on Thursday night as he played dummy on a street was found to be Janis Sweeney after initial silence. He spoke by morning and promised to leave town if released, which was granted after a brief confinement.
Italian runner Dopundo won the twenty six mile and eighty five yard marathon in London with Hayes of the United States finishing second and Hefferson of South Africa third. The event drew competitors from many nations. In Alabama Captain William Morris, keeper of the Suttonet cemetery, died here today.
The item notes that Little Doc Hertman returned from a short vacation visiting relatives in Weston. It reports he found the region promising with possible opportunities and notes a positive outlook for the area.
Edward Sort forged checks at Poeriens Window Glass factory last winter and vanished. Warden Gould confirms he was received at Columbus Ohio state penitentiary on April 8 for forgery and to serve a year. victims Dalty and Sheridan cashed forged checks totaling 14 and 41 dollars.
Prof Clinton T Boggess is re elected principal of Salem public schools for another year. The board confirmed a faculty including George W Whiting Hattie Harden Orpha VanHorn Aura Bond Maud Wolfe Belle Darling Zula Davisson Matte Tate with music and drawing duties. An additional teacher will be chosen before school opens in September.
Braxton county officers allege Ollir Quickle of Murinville robbed merchant G. W. Beaklor’s store in Waco on Wednesday evening. Beaklor reported leaving the cash drawer with $600 in a pocketbook. the thief fled before a warrant could be served, and Quickle has been taken into custody.
In Saloniki a royal firman restoring the Macedonia constitution of 1870s was read amid a large orderly crowd. Civil and military authorities witnessed the event as enthusiasm ran high. meanwhile, a mining accident at mine No 4 left worker Roepoaletti severely injured. C Keys, principal of the Wilson- (text cut).
In Jackson of Jane Lew and delegates from several counties meet Friday in the county courthouse. The temporary and then permanent organization is formed as J. W. Davis is named chairman and B Smith secretary. Walter J. Stewart and Goddine Jackson are named as senatorial nominees amid routine motions to approve credentials and nominations by acclamation. The convention adjourns at 11 25 with a note of turnout and upcoming Charleston meeting.
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