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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reveals a 19th or early 20th century report on ethnic and legal conflicts in Virginia. It mentions a British subject Bryce and allegations of lies by a White defendant linked to mine labor and coercive abuses. Details are garbled but reference armed men and letters from a worker network.
A man was killed by a Halil & Ohio train while walking near the Fuel City yards in the early morning. The victim's home was in Baltimore and the body was reported to be taken to that city, with local authorities notified.
Power of the West Penn attends a Youngstown meeting to decide the next season’s lineup. Officials weigh where ig and Parrmont will play as the proposed circuit links with a Wix team.
Wilatt president of the State School association issues notice for the State Sunday school convention to be held at Almont on April 21. The Bib annual convention is expected to be the most convetition held in the state with entertainment on Harvard Snodging and breakfast only. Rates include a regular two-cent rate for round trip on all roads.
A newly organized Virginia Automobile Association met in Parkersburg. W H Bearnw was chosen president and sought admission to the American Automobile Association. The West Virginia association announced it has become a member of the American federation.
Omaha dispatch reports four delegates at large chosen by the district convention to vote for William Jennings Bryan. Delegates expected to back Bryan with a platform speech planned to stress Bryan's views on national policies. The state convention of the party was held today with endorsements anticipated.
Tokyo reports the government hardens stance on the Tatsu seizure while promising force if needed. In Peng-lin China Minister Unyaski delivered a note demanding unconditional surrender of the Tatsu and warning of force to recover the vessel.
A 38000 gallon water tank near the Phillips Sheet & Tin Plate Company East End plant burned on Wednesday. A gas heating system underneath heated the water and a gas pressure surge fed the flames, destroying the wooden tank and narrowly missing the office building. Loss estimated in the several hundred dollars.
H E Dunlap patent lawyer of Whorling reports recent issues of patents to West Virginia inventors including J J Brunello and N Lafon. Items cover runways for can and woldering machines street structures and vessel design along with a variety of assigners and a Fostoria Glass Company tie. Trade mark registrations include Campho Croup Co Wheeling for remedy for cough and colds.
Edward T. Herbert of a leading carpet house visited the city as guest of Mir D A Godfrey of the D A Godrey Carpet Company He sold Mr Godfrey two carloads of carpet and arranged for shipment to the area within the next few days
Cleveland dispatch reports a catastrophic blaze at Lakeylaw School in Collinswood. As of today 112 bodies identified with 168 recovered and 56 still unidentified. investigators probe the fire's origin near a basement stair and await causation conclusions. Coroner Burke orders inquiry into deadly incident.
Barton of Wheeling tours the state on an inspection trip to study industrial plant conditions. He will review machinery use worker methods and employment of children during a three to four week period and report manufacturing statistics and new industries to his office.
Mrs W W Squires of Flatwoods underwent abdominal surgery for appendicitis at Kessler hospital on Thursday morning and is believed to be recovering. Mrs Addie Sturm of Stealey addition, also a patient there for two weeks, was discharged this morning.
Thomas Adams, son of George Adams of the Mar shall coal pilots, was shot by unknown men while walking along a railroad track at Clare last Monday evening. He is at St. Mary’s Hospital improving. doctors hold hopes for his recovery.
A passenger train bound for New Martigevile struck a large bowlder this morning. The stone blocked the track, causing a multi hour delay while pieces were cleared and repairs made. No serious injuries were reported.
Police arrested fifteen individuals in Victoria British Columbia after a civic protest escalated. The event prompted an investigation by provincial authorities and raised concerns over public safety.
Report outlines a committee investigation into alleged improper transfers from the treasury. Key figures include Representative Wagner and General Kant facing accusations of misconduct amid calls for accountability.
Delegations of suffragists led by Mrs Elalo Slows Harcons and Rev Ann Shaw presented their demand to the Judiciary committee and the Senate's women suffrage committee. Prominent figures include Mrs Laurie Slay and Mrs Car ole Chapman Catt. Action on amending the constitution to grant voting rights for women is unlikely.
A local Italian businessman says the Italian consul may relocate its headquarters from Fairmont to Wheeling if arrangements succeed. The move requires approval from consul government officials and Italian authorities in Rome. The consul recently visited Wheeling and discussed plans with prominent Italian citizens.
County Superintendent Cyrus E. Well reviews public school diplomas as grading and examinations proceed. Most students have completed examinations. a few sessions remain to be held.
In New York on March 5 Jack O'Brien famed for daring street feats attacked his wife and son in a confrontation at sea. Reports say both parents are critically hurt while O'Brien himself is wounded. A possible reconciliation attempt is noted but details remain unclear.
In Bellingham England at the Mampetead colliery sixteen miners are entombed after a life breaking incident. Rescue parties are unable to reach them as officials work to breach the mine and determine cause.
Senator Thorn and Telegram report on a special session that produced major laws. Highlights include a county salary bill expected to cost 150 thousand dollars in its first year, a uniform accounting act, and liquor restrictions. The governor praised the enacted measures as constructive and necessary for modernization.
Mrs Emma Temple a Black woman and wife of Palup Temple died at her Phoenbrin4 home after an illness. She was 41 years old. The funeral will be held Friday morning with service at the Dilford-Ovkorn undertaking chapel and burial in the Infirmary cemetery.
The Industrial Home and Pndus trial school plan two new additions totaling about 100000 dollars to expand dormitory dining and plumbing. Existing facilities at the Home are nearly filled with applicants, prompting board action to proceed before year end 1908.
Ash Wednesday observance conducted at the Catholic church by Weesing Appa distributing ashes. Lent services held weekly with sermons and benediction on Wednesday at 7 30 PM and stations of the cross plus benediction on Fridays at the same hour.
A fire broke out in the lavatory of Central High School in Grand Rapids as 1,240 pupils were in morning classes. The alarm prompted an orderly evacuation and students exited the building without incident.
The Master Plumbers Association of West Virginia will convene in Grafton on March 10 with reps from nearly every city and county. Discussions will focus on improving the plumbing trade, and a banquet will close the session in the Elias lodge room.
The report notes a tense situation as Venezuela affairs draw attention in Washington. A Venezuelan representative was absent from a key Bureau of American Reforms meeting, and Congress plans to debate the issue with a possible presidential emergency message.
Louis Bereduite drove in the amateur race at Ormand on March 5 and won with a 17 percent mileage advantage in a one hour event. The winner completed the course in about four minutes and twenty seconds.
The Moconeahela Valley Woend Cable will meet at Grafton tomorrow and the next day. City officials and residents are invited to attend the online session.
A chaotic escape attempt ends with Johnson captured after a crowd mobbed the barn in a coal company precinct. Sheriff Flanigan and deputies, aided by Fairmont Coal Company guards, protect the prisoner as bystanders cheer the arrest. John Dolan and Mrs Witsost receive thanks for assisting officers. Johnson faces murder charges in Gordon's court with a preliminary hearing set.
Jacob Fogg and Henry Riblett were convicted of stealing candy from a candy kitchen on Pike Street near Marre Crile. Tenry Bintett and Tanah were also convicted of stealing cherry from Wenhostene clin con. Each was fined 125 antefate and sentenced to five days in jail, with one week of extra punishment.
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