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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1908

Page

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Ohio State Convention Opens Routes For Delegates

Columbus dispatch reports the Republican state convention assembles with delegates alternates and workers arriving. Key offices like governor secretary of state and dairy and food commissioner show no contested races while four delegates at large to the national convention are chosen. Governor Harris states no U S Senate bid and seeks renomination for governor.

Columbus Goveror Harris Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson Renick W. Dunlap Fional Myrah T. Herrick Arthur Vorys Charlen Taft Wade Bilis Mittee Lietary Lum United States

Fire Destroys Mason Building and Saloons at Sewell

Fire in Sewell on the New River destroyed the Royal Arch Masons building two saloons and eight residences causing about 25000 dollars in losses. The blaze occurred today in the mining town and emergency crews battled the flames.

Charleston Sewell New River Royal Arch Mason

James Oliver Dies In South Bend Plow Maker

James Oliver, noted millionaire plow manufacturer, died in South Bend Indiana this morning after a long illness. He built a large industrial empire and was a leading local figure.

South Bend Ind James Oliver

Governor Dawson Vetoes Weston Asylum Money Bill

The article discusses Governor Dawson vetoing a funding bill for the Weston asylum. It describes ambitious railroad plans by Mr Flagler to run trains from Miami to Key West and Havana, detailing route length, submerged swamp crossings, and ferry connections, with Wingler riding the line in his private car and noting the project’s long-held dream dating to the Spanish-American War era.

Florida East Coast Railroad Miami Kulebra Key Fenty Flagler Key West Havana

Educational Bill Passes Both Houses In Charleston

Special to The Telegram reports that the general educational bill passed both houses as agreed by the conference committee. Governor Dawson’s asylum appropriation was referred to the legislature. Adjournment is expected soon, with a note that the body may meet again after 5000.

Charleston Dawson

Injunction Denied On Voting Stock At Timvis Central

Chicago March 2 Judge Ball denied an injunction to stop the voting of 281,881 shares of stock held jointly by Union Pacific and the Railroad Securities Company at the Timvis Central railroad meeting today.

Associated Proms Chicago

Wanamaker Dies in Liverpool While Traveling for Health

Thomas B. Wanamaker of Philadelphia son of John Wanamaker and former postmaster general died suddenly at a Liverpool hotel. He had arrived days earlier from Egypt traveling with his mother seeking health. S. V. Matthews, state banking commissioner from Charleston, was visiting in the city.

Associated ‘Press Liverpool Eng Thomas B. Wanamaker Philadelphia John Wanamaker Postmarine Wanamaker Kgypt S. V. Matthews Charleston

Committeemen Arrive for Kanawha County Primary Complaints

Republican State Central committee members gather in Waldo hotel room 200 to hear Arnold Scherr’s charges about Kanawha county primary irregularities. Chairman I C Woodyard presides as two members arrive. others expected by afternoon trains. Proceedings will address candidate name placements and delegate naming.

Republican State Central Committee I. C. Woodyard Kanawha County Arnold ©. Scherr Waldo Hotel Mr. Woodyard C. A. Petty Charleston 3. M. Steele C.D. ‘Emont H. C. Woodyard Emint Northott W. W. Whyte

Red Letter Day for Hiernivox Auxiliary Branch

A red letter day in Clarkolurg Bt marks St Patrick's Day as permission is granted to organize a Ladien Auxiliary branch. Miss May Gilligan of Wheeling arrives to lead work and a large class will be initiated after an afternoon installation. The Ladies Auxiliary chapters from Grafton Fairmont and Parkersburg join in activities with a centennial literary musical program. SYARTANBURG S C March 28.

Hiernivox Clarkolurg Patrick Ladien Tere Sarstinid Bigiston No. 1 May Gilligan Wheeling Wilkaamumerharge Grafton Fairmont Parkersiiirs St. Patrick's Day

Steamer Coonie Ashore Near New York Coast

The New York and Porto Rico Steamship Co. announces its passenger steamer Coonie went ashore near New York with location undisclosed. The vessel was bound from Porto Rico to New York and went ashore at Jonex's French on the south shore of Long Island amid dense fog. The steamer poses no danger.

New York New York and iPorto Rico Steamship Co Coonie Coamo Bond Porto Isco Jonex Long Island

Granite workers suspend work over wage strike in New England and Rhode Island

More than five thousand granite cutters, quarrymen and crews in Brarre and Montpelier Wisconsin and Westerly Rhode Island halted work after unions and manufacturers failed to agree on new wages. Walter W. Willim of Bridenport runs for county clerk as a Republican candidate.

Boston Mass Brarre Montpelier Westerly R. I Walter W. Willim Bridenport Merny

Dr Turner Dies Suddenl y Former WVU President and Mason Leader

Morgantown mourns Dr B M Turner former president of West Virginia University and past grandmaster of the state Masons died of heart failure at his home. He was born in 1844 in Harrison County and lived in Morgantown since 1866. He served as state senator, led the university eight years, and held prominent Masonic offices. He and his wife Georgia had five children, two of whom survived infancy.

Bett Reed Harriton Mas UL. Higland Mie Sperry Stuart P. Reed Harrison County Inna Bame Bie Bikins Republican Executive Committee Stuart Heed Thampelven Tor Alice Morgantown Mar B. M. Turner West Virginia University Masons Tepleta Mises Mary Phoee Messia Malroy Jumen Viretrii West Virginis Turner Arene Culpepper, Vas Whch Hexites Lemna Lodge West Virgins Hermah Lodge No Clarksburg Wust Lodge Hermon Loder Clarkstore Morgantinen Union Tolge No. 4 W. M Morzontown Chiowlodge Wed Wffien Grand Seeler Ty Lest Amd Ernie Bescon Sour Junise

Anarchist Attacks Chicago Chief as Home Invasion Ends

Chicago March 2. Chief of Police Shippy shot an anarchist who entered his home and wounded the chief, the officer’s son Harry Shippy, and a coachman named Foley. The assailant died after shots from police. Shippy’s son is severely wounded. the chief and Foley were wounded in the hand and body. The incident follows a spate of police killings in Denver and rumors of a wider plot. The Italian suspect, about 24, 140 pounds, 6 feet, identity still unclear.

Ghicago Ill George M. Bbijipy Cifcago Po Meo Homa Harry Foley Snypy Arsoual Bhipsy Harry Shippy Willant Objet Chicago Heinricks Denver Sepkar Hutse Cuttira Shippy

Roosevelt defends Wilfley amid impeachment charges

President Roosevelt released a public letter backing Wilfley in the China court case, defending his administration of the Shanghai United States court. He, with Secretary Root, argued the charges should be dismissed and Wilfley deserves commendation for his conduct.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Rooavelt Root Wild Sey Hog

Local Farm Secures Jail and Sheriff’s Residence Contract

Architect B C Holmboe of Heimbor & Latterty won the Culpepper project after competition with several firms. The contract covers the architectural work and supervision for a new jail and sheriff’s residence, a handsome figure for Culpepper County.

Culpepper B.C Holmboe Fem Heimbor Culpennor Fay Architecs Foren Ant

Chicago Grain Market Report Snapshot

Market notes show Chicago grain prices with bid and ask levels, including corn, wheat, and oats. Data reflects day’s trading activity, highlighting price changes, volume indicators, and nearby futures quotes.

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