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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
1
Wallace residents woke to a burglary at a local office when burglars pried a window open and blew the safe, stealing about $6 and 160 postage stamps. Bloodhounds traced the trail to Doldridge County where Alva Mahann was arrested and held for grand jury action.
Bond issues totaling 400000 for Hazel Atlas Glass Company with trustee Dol lar Savings & Trust at Wheeling and properties in Wheeling Clarksburg and Washington Pa. Bonds 1000 denomination six percent interest payable semiannually over twenty years. Also notes about memorial service for Mrs Samantha Davis and funeral arrangements for Josiph Moody with Baltimore connection and local cemetery interment.
The National Convention of the Independent Party in Chicago ends early today after nominating Thane L. Alevet of Massachusetts for president and John Temple Graves of Georgia for vice president. It adopts a principles platform. The national committee elects W. R. Hearst as chairman, C. F. Neal of Indiana and W. Howard of Alabama as vice chairmen, and C. A. Walker of Iowa as secretary.
Charles Anderson, known as Sweaters, fined $5 and costs by Mayor Wood for disorderly conduct. Four women, all colored, were subpoenaed as witnesses as police court resembled a darktown gathering. Evidence showed Anderson was disorderly on Meola Avenue between 11 and 12:30 Tuesday night striking a colored woman on the head. He could not pay the fine and remained in jail for the day.
Four month old William Edward Pagtermax of Brie died Wednesday morning from disease. The infant's funeral is scheduled for Thursday at Holy Cross cemetery.
Prominent government prosecutors and law leaders meet to consider pressing a criminal suit against Standard Oil. The State Board of Trade will hold its November 10 11 meeting in Clarksburg with committees appointed across agriculture commerce development protection entertainment immigration labor and other sectors.
In a police court session on Wednesday city officials ended a long standing hoodoo. Seven defendants including Frank Graves John Robinson Arch Thomas Mastin Cannon and Ernest Shreven faced fines ranging from five to ten dollars plus costs for drunkenness and related charges. Charles Trough appeared multiple times with a ten dollar fine. David Witton this morning stayed for court awaiting next session. Leon Morris aged five died in a car crash Wednesday evening with funeral set for Friday. Interment at Vt View Cemetery.
Thomas Jenkins, a Telegram news boy, suffered a broken arm after slipping while playing with companions on a lumber pile behind the Empire building Tuesday evening. He fell about twelve feet and received immediate medical care.
The body of a man found off Gravesend last Sunday is identified as Harry B. Cornish, a central figure in the Molineaux jury case years ago. Charles Crane, a private detective who observed some jurors during the trial, reports the identification. Cornish’s involvement in the prior case ties the present discovery to the old investigation.
George MH RECO and Terry of Wyatt arrange a Grand Army event in Wyatt for Wednesday at his home on August 20 under the auspices of N. Hows Pook No 101 and Goooh Most No 4 of Rymer. Shiari.F. Reed has accepted to speak and Maj. A.C. Moore has been invited with expectation of six acceptances.
Mrs. W. Frank Stout and children travel from Tar Washington to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J J Alexander. Mr Stout plans to join later as they attend the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias in Howson where an officer from the lodge will present a token of honor.
Fragmentary OCR lists likely names and associations including Watson Fairmonth J. B. Stevenson and Tivatingtons Darden with unclear roles or context. The text is too damaged to identify a clear event or action.
Charleston dispatch reports that a majority of Democratic leaders opposed to Laura Bennett of Weston plan to back John J. Cornwell as a candidate to defeat Bennett on the first ballot. McGraw opened the convention as temporary chair, with W. E. Chilton of Kanawha County leading remarks praising and criticizing parties and urging unity under Bryan.
Prof A W Martin travels across the country visiting Ohio venues for a Barnum style concert tour. In Clarksburg officials discuss engaging Caleb Powers for the Clarksburg Baseball Association as part of a Chau t aus plans. A meeting at Uniontown previews the club’s August 7 program and the possible admission of a Grafton organization to join the league. The schedule, standings and banking considerations for the season are debated amid local fan excitement and political tensions with figures like Tom Haymond influencing decisions.
Mrs Hirman Lynch of Roberts ville Mo visits relatives in the cityguest of Mr and Mrs Peter IL Lynch on Muibey street for a few days. She formerly lived in Wonton and plans a short state trip to meet friends and relatives before traveling to Weston to visit her husband’s brother Judge Chatter Wy Lynch who owns a cattle ranch near Roberts ville.
In Barkersburg on July 43 w. C Fatsons of Ripley is named as Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fourth District. He will face George W Woodyard, and Mollie Bland is noted in relation to the nomination and a marriage act. The report also mentions a memory of Honorable J W Schrader recalling a four month old bloodhound pup and a trade involving a two month old pup, with muddy references to local names.
A justice of the peace reports Stutler is charged with stealing a horse from a widow. Police traced the animal across Ohio River areas to Parkerburg and Weston where he was arrested, handcuffed, and jailed pending trial after a months long movement between towns and counties.
Paris dispatch reports C Winthrop Sands stepson of William K Vanderbilt killed in an automobile accident near Poissy this morning. Vanderbilt was not injured. The article notes R J Spharde is able to be down street a short time each day and expects complete recovery at home soon.
State board of public works. 48 certificates from Auditor Arnold C. Scherr list railroads telephone and gas companies in the county with assessed values. Notable entries include Pullman Company, Park Birch RR, Monon Development Co, Hope Natural Gas, Salem Nat. Gas, Pure Oil, Wheeling Nat. Gen Co, Short Line Tele Co, and Bridgeport Tele Co. Leased and connected entities noted as part of the tax roll and local supervision.
Taft spends the day at the Taft residence then travels to Hol Berings. He holds a conference with Vorys, his chief of staff, and is formally made an honorary member of the Steam Shovellers Union. Induction conducted by a union committee.
Dr Moss Bartlett returns from near Richwood with Col T B Seely and M D Sheridan. Interference with use of dating devices noted. sheriff’s team famed for taming numerous trout, improving reputations.
A newly appointed official reviewed as supervisor for the coal district. The appointment was reported from New Tuesday, with references to Van Feinrnca and Shane, indicating a formal transfer to Wiel paiture.
The New Stock Food Company announced it will have its plant ready to operate within a few days. It will feature a new elite form of pane-Severn and join major industry estutates, with Jonny Dosinem expected to be involved as the facility opens.
The Rev Z F Pium will conduct Sunday worship at the local Episcopal church. A brief note indicates the schedule includes a morning service and an expected sermon, with focus on community fellowship and spiritual guidance.
El Paso dispatch reports Mexican troops and revolutionists clashed opposite Comstock Texas near Rio Grande. Two American residents in Mexico were killed and American troops from Fort Bliss are to move toward the scene. Henry Bennett of Martin County remains at a local hospital under guard.
Camden Sommers and Holt, Molt and Horner of West Virginia spurned the Democratic National Convention’s platform as the roll call for a vice presidential candidate began. The West Virginia delegation resigned their seats, cutting ties with the convention amid disputes over committees and backing.
Mr and Mrs A J Soaith prepare to move to a new residence on Dale. Mr and Mrs Bei Shia are moving into their new home nearby, signaling a transition in the neighborhood as residents settle into updated housing.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a Woodmen event tonight with a visit by Mrs Wallace of Pa visiting at a Wallace home. The readable details are sparse and uncertain about full names and locations.
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