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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1908

Page

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Cortelyou Suggested Turbulence in Republican Delegations

The Republican National Committee opened its deliberations amid uneven attendance and internal disputes over delegations and credentials. Florida Georgia Kentucky and New York figures surfaced as factions argued about seating Taft supporters and possible shifts to aid coherence in the party’s presidential contest.

Florida Georgia Kentucky Atdu New York Se Corelyou James Sherman Alabama Arkansay Taft Porida Stripling Hitchcork Blatter Phelps Hitchcock Stator Statter Phoipa Credentala Georal Tate

Mrs Stout Dies After Fall at Home in Rockford

Mrs Amanda Stout, a longtime Rockford county woman described as stalwart, died after a fall following extended illness. Survived by five sons and three daughters, funeral services set for 2:30 in the Rockyard church with Rev. Snider officiating. interment at Harrishire.

Aline Rockford Frida George Thomas J Mortimer W. Staut Stockfurd R. Brunt Apnteun Moz Mire Drie Géorge W_ Debure Elizabeth Barins Sire Harrishire Ama Burin Slace Snider Rockyard Church

Estimation of street paving costs for city projects

The article details submitted cost estimates for paving and curbing on multiple streets, listing quantities in square yards and feet and their associated prices. It includes Jackson Street, Coal Street, Philipp Street, Factory Street, Maple Avenue, Elk Street, Baltimore Street, Sixth Street, Clark Street, Pike Street, Chestnut Street, and Sycamore Street with totals and notes a continuation on page 5.

Main Jackson Philipp Street Pike Maple Avenue Baltimore Third Street Clark Clark Street Sixth Pike Street Factory Street Daly Avenue

Former Dancing Master Hunted by Sheriff in 1906 Coshocton

In Coshocton Ohio on June 6 a sensational local case links Mrs Ben Stevens No 1 and Mrs Ben Stevens No 2 through a vanished husband and overlapping residences. Prosecutor McDowell pursues Mon Stevens after grand jury testimony ties him to two wives, with connections to Parkersburg and Clarksburg West Virginia. The tale unfolds from 1895 to 1906 involving dancing teacher Stevens and three families.

Coshocton Ben Stevens McDowall Mon Stevens Bt Joseph Stevens Mra Bewle Chaney Stevens Ben Tero Catherine Bracken Stevens Wille Robert Ruth Monty Old Catherine Mine Chaney Staubenviile Parckereburg W. Va Steven Alls Parkersburg Hoarle Chaney Clarksburg Catherine Bracken Coshoctet

Hotel Rooms Expanding at Grand Opera House Trade Hotel

Ten rooms are being converted into guest rooms at the Grand Opera House site as part of ongoing hotel expansion under J. G. Beak. The Trades Hotel enhances guest capacity to meet rising demand due to improved service and management by Mr. Heal.

Grand Opera House Traders J. G. Beak Heal

Swisher Wins Delegates In Wayne County Convention

Wayne West Virginia June 6 Republican delegates from Wayne county instructed for Swisher for governor. Swisher will receive at least seven of Braxton county delegates chosen today.

Wayne W. A Conveyon Swisher Braxton County

Lambert Elected President of Local Board of Trade

The annual directors election Friday night chose Charles Lambert as President with George L. Duncan as Vice President and Arthur Parsons as Treasurer. Arthur Thorn is Secretary. Directors include John W. Mavis B C Denham W A Gaylord C M Hart C Tambord CW Leggett Koblegand NF McCarthy B Osborn KW Robinson C S Smiley J Weir E J Wood and George L Duncan.

Board of Trade Charles . Lambert George L. Duncan Arthur Parsons Arthur K. Thorn John W. Mavis C. Denham W. A. Gaylord C .M. Hart Tambord CW. Legett Dotin Koblegand NF. McCart Y. B. Osborn KW. Robinson Smiley Weir E. J. Wood George L Dun- Fan

Tornado kills six in Geneva Nebraska

A Friday tornado swept through Pilmore county killing six and injuring several others. Siler, age 18, died en route to the hospital. George Siler, a local youth, was reported in critical condition with heart-related complications.

Geneva

Death by Own Action Claimed in Oklahoma Shooting

Reports from Clinton Oklahoma claimed Cecil Fessler and his mother in law Mrs J N Thrash were shot and killed in a family quarrel with conflicting details. Frank Tessier of Grasselli said he heard of Thrash being shot but had no confirmation on Fessler. Officials were seeking information from Clinton police and awaiting further word on the alleged incident.

Pee Hessler Frank Fassel Eigar Mather- In J. N. Thrash Clinton Oklo Frank Tessier Grasselli Glinton Thrash Mr. Fesster Joseph Stealey Olduhomm Cecil Fessler Messler Add Thrash Sot Young Flulorda Craigtroor Dla Wif Overeld Barviour Buckhannon Oklahom

Bank embezzlers sentenced to ten years in penitentiary

Pittsburg June 6 Henry Reber and John Young former paying teller and auditor were sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for embezzling 1 108 000 from Farmers' National Bank.

Pittsburg Henry Reber John Young Farmers’ National Bank

Explosion at Prystolite plant injures eleven in Indianapolis

An explosion at the Prystolite Company plant on South street in Indianapolis injured eleven people. Only one family escaped serious harm as St. Vincent's hospital and the city fire department engine house nearby suffered heavy damage. The plant, valued at $70,000, was the scene of the blast this morning and acetylene tanks were involved.

Indianapolis Ind Prystolite Company South Street St. Vincent's Hospital

Court reconvenes after recess with Lynch presiding

The court reopens Saturday morning with Judge Charles W. Lynch on the bench. A number of chancery orders will be entered from court reports. A motion to set aside the Barnes verdict for selling impure meat and grant a new trial was argued. Deleon vs Kyle involves a fence removal order across an alley. the defendant did not request it.

Court Cour Charles W. Lynch Deleon Kyle Nedge Arthur W. Barnes Grant

Collision Fatal Sparks Maryland Head On Crash

A head on collision between two cars on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis electric railway last night left one person dead and several injured. Authorities report all the injured are expected to recover.

Annapolis Washington, Baltimore Annaputin Electric

Graduation exercises set for tomorrow at campus amphitheater

A graduation ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow evening at the campus amphitheater. The event features graduates from the science and engineering programs and will honor top performers with awards.

Faulkner and Tarr Expected to Resign Head of Window Glass Workers

Pittsburg dispatch reports a rumor that President A. J. Faulkner and Secretary C. L. Tate of the National Window Glass Workers may tender resignations to the executive board in Cleveland. The claim, from a reliable source, notes no reason given and suggests potential shocks to labor relations amid weak trade and shifting production.

Pittsburg Comoner and Glassworker A. J. Faulkner L. ‘Tate National Window Gina Workers Cleveland Ayall Faulkner Tarr New Bethingham Repaira Spillane

Miss Flynn Wins the School Prize Brightening Commencement

Exceedingly good programs marked the Coal District schools commencements. Three girls graduated from grammar school: Techie Hardman Marie Allen Mary Keener and more. The prize went to Miss Mary Catherine Flynn with Much Fromeneyer a close second. Judges included Rev J Paters Elmer F Goodwin and Zebediah Morris. Mrs J Francis of Wilsonburg trained the contestants. Charles B Elb died of typhoid fever at Bolington aged about 7. A wife and two children survive. Funeral at Guatty Creek near Romines Mills.

Aie Dboya Techie Hardman Marie Allen Mary 19 Keener Marle Hartman Charley E. Frankie Lute Hartman Austin R. James Aul Maxwell J. Francis Wilsonburg Mins Mary Catherine Flynn Fromeneyer Youns Dudges J. Paters Elmer F. Goodwin Zebidea Morris M Enider Soma diMculty Shaw Charles B. Elb Bolington J. M. Elb Romines Mills Ely James M. Coffman Belington George W. Shuttleworth and Brothers Ikely Guatty Creek Romines Dilie

Republican protest by five states at Chicago meeting

Representatives from five states excluding Ohio gathered in Chicago on June 6 to announce a formal protest to the Republican National Convention. They accuse the Roosevelt Taft machine of ignoring their states and seek an audience to press their views on party direction. The group includes Kealing Humphrey McKinley Ponroye Burke Hemenway and others.

Chicago Ohio Kealing Firbinka Humphrey Hughes McKinley Cannon Ponroye Burke Pennsylvania Hemenway

County Detective Kills One Suspect in Standoff

Pittsburgh dispatch reports County Detective Haglart was shot and wounded while attempting to arrest four men near Elizabeth. One suspect was killed, three companions barricaded in John Patterson’s farm house and remain armed as officers and residents probe a coal company store robbery. Haglart in critical condition.

Pittsburg Elizabeth Haglart Monongahela Consolidated Coal & Coke Company John Patterson Terson

Freight yard trespass leads to small fine

WIL Thomas was fined $1 for riding on a freight train in the local yards of the B. & O. railway according to an unsigned local report. Magistrate Gordon Saturdas presided with Oliver T. & Powell as observers in Blam.

B. & O. Railway Wil Thomas Gordon Saturdas Oriver T. & Powell Blam

Cambridge man in double self harm incident

A Cambridge, Ohio incident reports Sameel King and a female, both described as in custody or medical care after injuring Alsalfe and themselves at their home in Sammerfield. Both remain in serious condition.

Cambridge, O Sameel King Alsalfe Sammerfield

Crystal Well Wins at Prospect Park in 2:18 Heat

Crystal Heil, owned by A. D. Farr of this city, won the 2 18 pace in straight heats at Prospect Park. He ran 3 14 3 4 and 2 7 15 3 4 in the other heats with J. Han Jenne second and Bell Hoykise fourth. Raves Boy captured the entrance fast time, aiming for a 2:17 park. He matched seventh.

Prospect. Park Ssarumore Tly Crystal Heil Ty A.D. Farr J. Han- Jenne Bell Hoykise Raves Boy Park

City council orders bond issue for water works and street work

The board of trade and city council authorize a $220 000 bond issue for waterworks improvements and new drainage, plus street paving estimates of about 156 000. The mayor is directed to call a special election and seek legislative approval while ongoing issues include Sunday meat market closures and city utilities proposals.

Baltiford & Ohio Jon Basenl Ith Éicines de- Maquont Carr Avenue Atreet Committee Atl Johnson Britt Carravenua Matin Sidawalke Souteil Claas Traction Company Pike Street Haymond Theodora Richert Dale Avenue Sumner Street Mattle GB Smith Hickman Street Third Street Wood Aid Mot East Pike Street Jennings F.C. Welch Eureka Plumbing Company William C. Robinson Bons Co Old Well Supply Co Acme Publishing Co Jamonetty Alexander & Alexander Clarksburg Gag & Electric Co Clarksburg Tight & Meat Co George M. West Clarksburg Supply Co Kobiegard Insurance Co Claritaburg Foundry and Casting Company Thorn Gil Joseph Puree Rightmire C. We Yurbee George H. Frush Abe Lyouch Stout Board of Trade A & Thorn Premare Wits Directa Wond Tempapan Bed Pee Pniap Fire Department Wat Arcopio Aheo

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Harrisonians Cortelyou Sherman SEC Lil Republican National Mrs. Stout Chitadd Graty Market SY. Com Jesu Tata Wike Mabiberry Pawine Prof. Stevens Traders Hotel Lambert Siler Phicado Juve Oklahoma Geeil Fessler Chancery Barnes Jock Faulkner and Miss Flynn MR. Bibies Harrison County Got Methothet Spimropat The Baptist Church Cots Thiroat Crystal Well Council of the City
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