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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

Page

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Made Up Primary Ticket Defines Harrison County Clerk Race

Clarence P. Stout, Republican candidate for county clerk, touted as son of a former county official and longtime deputy, seeks clean economical service. The piece notes no party opposition at the primary, a looming contest in the second ward, and Des Moines–area party endorsements, with Stout pledging adherence to GOP principles and efficient administration.

Ciménop B. Brout Fingriean Benjamin m Stout Stout Clarence P. Stout Charles F. Hayden Republican Party Harrison County Nix Episcopal Church

United Mine Workers Convenes Over Wage Scale Impasse

In Indianapolis on March 19 the national convention of United Mine Workers opened amid dispute over a wage scale, as operators and miners failed to agree. Morning sessions heard accusations relating to continuing the present wage framework.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers Minera

Railroad Engineers Restart Work in Pittsburgh District

Orders have been issued to Baltimore and Ohio railroad engineers in the Pittsburgh district to resume all construction work on improvements started last fall and to begin work Monday.

Associated Prom Pittsburg Baltimore & Oho Railroad Pittsburgh

Bankruptcy Petition Files Against Charles W Morse

A petition filed in federal court seeks to declare banker and promoter Charles W Morse a bankrupt. The filing, by Receiver Hanna of the Bank of North America and others, alleges Morse insolvent and making preferred payments while insolvent with the bank’s claim exceeding 200000 dollars.

Prean.y New York Charles W. Morse Hanna Tank of North America Morse

Five Hundred Poisoned At Upper Sandusky Church Event

Five hundred people were poisoned at a English Lutheran church event in Upper Sandusky on March 1 after eating chicken and whites. Officials say none are believed to die and the poison’s nature remains undiscovered.

Associated Press Upper Sandusky

Capitol Conspiracy Case Goes to Jury in Pa

The capitol conspiracy trial, one of the state's longest, was submitted to the jury in Harrisburg after nearly two months of proceedings.

Associated Press Harrisburg Capitol

United Mine Workers Adjourn Without Wage Scale Report

The United Mine Workers of America adjourned the unit meeting with the wage scale committee not yet ready to report. The session, reported from Indianapolis, was dated March 12 and attributed to the Associated Press.

Associated Press Indianapolis Inn United Mine Workers of America

Pisming Party on Haymond Dale Outing

Messrs Lee Freeman and W T Grrvick journeyed to Haymond Dale of Bik Creek beyond Qalet Den this morning for a day of fishing. They planned to return with one sucker. Former Governor Herrick addressed the Ohio legislature responding to Bryan's recent financial speech.

Messrs Lee Freeman W. T. Grrvick Haymond Bik Creek Beyors Herrick Wavan Commbus Hertick Bryan

Royal Welcome for Grand Council Delegates in Clarksburg

E C Wieble of Parkersburg, past grand councillor of the Grand Council of several states, visited Clarksburg to invite members to the Grand Council annual convention. About $5,009 is allocated for welcoming and entertaining delegates. The city plans a $500 arch of welcome and a chorus of forty voices with orchestra to perform patriotic and state songs.

E. C. Wieble Parkersburg Grand Council Kentucky Virginia West Virginia Maryland District of Columbia United Commercial Travelers Clarksburg Grand Council of Parkers- Durée Hiehle

Railroads to Delay Major Spring Schedule Changes

Officials on local railroads plan to begin late spring and summer schedules with few changes expected. The substantial work to compile new timetables is costly, so railroads will avoid extensive revisions this season.

Reed Campaign Reports Barbour County Support

Senator Stuart F. Reed returned from Barbour County after a two day visit in his bid for secretary of state. He said the reception was encouraging and that further visits could boost his statewide prospects.

Stuart F. Reed Barbour County Stein Barbour

Reed the Clarksburg Editor Backed McKinley Drive

The Times Star notes Stuart Z Reed of Clarksburg West Virginia rose from Telegram editor to key Republican contact during the McKinley Bryan contest He gathered questions aimed at Bryan freeing silver plans and Senator Hanna quickly printed them nationwide Reed later spoke in Ohio and earned thanks from McKinley and Hanna for his work in the campaigns He held leadership roles in the Republican Editorial Association and in 1904 helped in the Roosevelt campaign’s literary bureau.

Cincinnati Times-Star Stuart Z. Reed Clarksburg W. Va West Virginia Ohio Reed Senator Hanna McKinley Bryan Read Charlsburg Dryan Thom B. Reed Rte Maine Stuart F. Reed Hanna Washington Teed Republican Editorial Association St. Washington Republican National Committee

Road Dispute Settled as County Courts Establish New Bridge Route

The county court and county surveyor visited Mead owbrook Friday to establish a county road leading to the new bridge after a survey. Disputes over right of way and boundaries were settled by the court, which allowed some claims and adjourned in the afternoon.

Meadowbrook

Miners Strike Ties Up South Mollains Mine

About three hundred miners at the GM Jones Pylt mine south of Mollains walked out to join a strike after loader Martin Yenham was charged by the company for alleged abusive language toward the acting superintendent. The company refused to reinstate Yenham, triggering the walkout and a shutdown of the mine.

GM. Jones Pylthey Mollains Martin Yenham

Congratulates Evans on ballots taken without nomination

Marion Indiana reports 475 ballots taken without nomination as the Seventh Republican district names George Lockwood, Fairbanks' private secretary, to lead. In Washington, Thorpe Koblegard of Weston is noted as secretary, with a business visit from Weston mentioned.

Mby Associated Frees Marion Ind Mar Sleventh Ikirict Republicana Ak Poon Oda George Lockwood Fairbanks Lenda Aye Taindidsies Washington. D Thorpe Koblegard Weston Metcmtf Vietimr Nense

Prohibs at Salem Name Councilmen Nominated

The Prohibition party held in Salem named city council candidates for the three wards. First Ward candidate Hypiner, Second Ward D G Powell, Third Ward P J Papper. A convention is planned for Monday to finalize the slate and city officers.

Salem Citteshe Industrial of Prohibition Party Fingt Werd H. 4Ypiner D. G. Powell P. J. Papper

New Club Law Faces Revision After Vetoes

The social club measure redraw revamps licensing and powers, shifting licensing from membership to broader authority. It sets a $300 license fee for clubs and imposes a $100 charge per county for officers selling intoxicants, while delaying full legalization for three years and ensuring clubs operate under the existing law in the meantime.

Dex Conlivbmien

Royal Neighbors Encampment Opener Delights Grafton Guests

The state encampment in Grafton closed with praise for the host town. T. A. Seaton of Clarksburg was elected state delegate to the national encampment in Chicago, May, with Mrs. May Morgan of Wheeling as alternate. Officers elected include State Oracle Hester Ridenour of Clarksburg and State Vice Oracle Emma Stealey of Fairmont. Wheeling hosts the next encampment. The event featured music, addresses, a banquet, and a beauty contest with votes for handsomest man and most beautiful woman. attendees praised Grafton’s hospitality and regretted the encampment’s end.

Grafton Ameren Tra T. A. Seaton Clarksburg Chicago May Morgan Wheeling Dilko Hester Ridenour Emma Stealey Pairmont Bessia Waller Fairmont Metropolis Lagt Savening John McClung

Husband in Treasury Official Wife Shooting Case

In Washington on April 13, Hugh Tollis a Treasury Department employee serving as secretary to the Internal Revenue Commissioner Yerkes shot and killed his wife after she left to attend a small child. He fired believing she returned from an alleged burglary.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Hugh Tollis Treasury Department Internal Revenue Yerkes

Wire Threat Sent Captain to Towboat Transfer

A wire threat to the sinner Province prompted the captain to summon towman Richard Pack by wireless early today. About 350 passengers were transferred, but some damage occurred.

New York Richard Pack

Walsh Former Chicago National Bank President Sentenced

Joan R. Walsh, ex-president of the Chicago National Bank, was denied a new trial by Judge Anderson and sentenced to five years in prison. The court overruled motions for arrest of judgment and upheld the five year term at Fort Leavenworth.

John Walsh Chicago Bank Diy Associatea Freas Chicago Ill Joan R. Walsh Chiago National Bank Anderson Walsh Tunis

Swisher Visits City As Governor Campaign Nears

Secretary of State Charles W. Swisher spent Friday in the city circulating among residents. He came from Barbour County praising his gubernatorial prospects there and predicted a large lead in tomorrow’s primary with a solid Barbour delegation before moving on to Upshur County.

Charles W. Swisher Swisher Barbour County Barbour Upshor County

Council Ticket is Poor One Poor One NO HOPE OF VICTORY

A crowded political meeting with both faithful and no faithful factions present debated the city council slate. Delegates to the central convention were chosen at the court house to nominate candidates, with Roy Byrd and Thomas Feeny among early names and several ward leaders listed for committee roles.

Miblican City Executive Committee Sielock Limi Wemmen Lternoon Nota Hy Diag Court House Council Fineland M. Snider Roy Berd Thomas Feeny Hopen Copwell Jamna ‘Kasnan W. Roy Byrd M. F. Snider Harvey M Smith James Jona Terry P.P. Cantiele Tommon Bradford W. Roy Burit J.T. Keenan Michael Crowley B. ID Cox A. J. Findley Wuh Vind J. G. Shay Sooth Tary J. G. Kaw John Stusart MM Carr Charles VanHorn Frank Hornor John G. Taraél James Rightmire Gilmer Wostich W. Scott W. Guy Tetrick John Rooney J. Hornor Davis J. Carl Vance F. Hood Ware Ragabaugh Sperry W.M. Mulheran W. Guy "Tetrick Wy Scott A. P. Mull John, Clark LC. Booth R. Bartlett Dougidas D. W. McGeorge Srl Huffman J. Horner Davis J Car Vance W. Sheehy EL F. Madiey P. J. Oweng EF. Hood R. A. Farrand John Roop- Ley

Bailey pays $50 fine in concealed weapon case

Clay Bailey appeared before Magistrate Gordon after arrest near Gin Bik bridge on a revolver and a pair of melalite knuckles. He faced charges of unlawfully carrying concealed weapons and paid a $50 fine to gain release from custody. Proceedings followed routine business matters on Palace Street.

Gordon Clay Bailey

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