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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
1
Federal ruling fines Armour Swift Cudahy and others 16,000 each for rebates under the Motor Carriers Act. Supreme Court decision holds rebates illegal and applicable to transportation from any initial point, impacting shippers and carriers nationwide.
Two candidates for the Republican nomination for governor, Arnold C. Schurr of Charleston and another contender, spent Sunday in Waldo hotel with Secretary of State Charles W. Sutliff. Schurr praised Barbour County primary results where Swicher carried big by a wide margin and will refile the county's delegation to the state convention. Sutliff, touring Upshur County, voiced optimism over Barbour primaries and anticipated Upshur support. Five gentlemen met and exchanged greetings at the hotel on cordial terms.
The freedom of the city of London was granted in a grand ceremony to Florence Nightingale, nurse organizer of Crimea War efforts. Regret was voiced that the honor did not come a half century sooner as Miss Nightingale, aged 83, received the distinction.
The United Mine Workers of America convention in Grimanapolis adjourned after a short session to Wednesday to hear the scale committee report. The session deferred all policy and wage demand decisions until then. Enter training school news notes Misses Wolf Straight and Bell of this city have joined the nurses training code at Mormont.
The House of Representatives on March 18 enacted a DIN law to restore the motto to God We Trust, directing the return of the phrase to one hundred sold and silver coins of the United States.
London reports the Admiralty ordered the Indefatigable and Cressy to sail to the West Indies to protect British interests. Berlin notes the cruiser Bremen is ordered to Curacao then Malta to safeguard German interests there.
The body of J L Jackson who died at home on South Second Street Saturday night was to be moved to the Masonic cemetery for a Tuesday morning service at 10 o clock. Rev J Bird and Rev W M Hudson to lead. He was 98, born in Fairmont, long employed at Lowndes stores, later with the post office, and then various local firms. Surviving relatives include his father, stepmother, and brothers and sisters WF Jackson Weston West, Freak Jackson Fairmont, F M Jackson City fireman, G O Jackson, B G Jackson, French Jackson Clarksburg, ALL Jackson Duquesne, Pa, Mrs George Miller North Braddock Pa.
Mrs Amy Wills dies at her home in Industria addition after lingering illness with complications. She passed Monday before noon at 14550 o'clock. Survived by children W H Wills Stella Ward Hankngtoy Mrs Ernest Merdehirt Mrs Mildred Maler and Rose Willis, all of Clarksburg. Husband predeceased her. Funeral at her late home Monday evening at 2 30, conducted by Rev Jeffries and others.
D J Garter of Chattanooga and J Z Harry of Taiebeeitie were shot by men in Kentucky during a hunt and are hospitalized in serious condition. The incident occurred near Dicom Kentucky and details remain sparse as officials investigate.
HerbHt Musgrave has resigned his portion of the Imperial restaurant effective immediately from Putman Ritelle county. He cited personal reasons and plans to pursue other opportunities. no replacement named yet and local officials were informed.
Clarkeburg marked its tenth anniversary of the first street making on March 18 ten years ago. A force under mayor Patrick H. Rhidds and contractor Py My Dennett & Sons excavated and laid for paving in Glen Elk, where only the Werninger homestead stood. Now Glen Elk has grown into a thriving area with numerous substantial buildings replacing the old landmark.
William A Ridgley aged 20 an assistant superintendent of carriers in the Washington post office jumped to his death from the tourist story near his home after being transferred between sub stations in the city.
James Baker, known yeggman and alleged murderer, is to have a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Shields in New York City. He awaits possible removal to West Virginia to face charges stemming from a killing at Moundsville along the Ohio River division of the Baltimore and Ohio line. If extradited, the sensational Moundsville trial could determine whether he faces an additional murder count.
Eight foreigners of Granad confessed to drunkenness and disorderly conduct at that place Thursday night. Each paid a $1 fine in Gordon's court. Named defendants include Manuel Vina Marcelima Fernandes Jon Lorenco Manuel Cabo Eugene Conalete Manuel Conalete and Maj er Menenden. Charges preferred by J. J. Chinauly. they were arrested and detained Saturday evening by Constable Schrader and Post.
The Clarkehire Good Roads Association discusses a major plan to improve routes into the city. Citizens of the county are invited to attend and participate in shaping the proposed changes and better road access for all local traffic.
Polls opened at 1 pm in each ward with a 7 pm close as voters nominate candidates for mayor street superintendent and council. The ballot includes four mayoral hopefuls L G Crile T J Lynth Isaac M Kelley and Tred Viger along with police and other municipal races.
County court reconvened Monday morning after a Friday recess with all members present. 8. R. Griffin freed from further liability regarding a road order for Lumber Port. An order shifted William Griffiths lot and building values in Adamston to 600 and 400. Pearl Griffiths lot and building valued 400 and 195, plus a combined lot and building at 1595. An order removed Charles B. Kester’s 1.27 acres in Simpson district valued 252 and added five acres at 50 total.
Worthy McGary and Who and Worthy McGary of the West End are prisoners awaiting hearings before Magistrate Gordon on charges of assaulting and beating Alonzo Anderson near the Junction Saturday night. They were arrested by Cohatubin Ford the same night on a warrant sworn out by W. H. Henderson. They, with no given hearings Monday evening.
Burux county guard prisers await hearing in magistrate court on charge of attempting to defraud J. C. Levis proprietor of Baltinnre street hoarding route of A hoard Smunioting to 334. He was arraigned on a warrant.
Lincoln dispatches report William Jennings Bryan departed for Chicago to deliver an address on St Patrick's Day, with a stop planned at Parkersburg West Virginia. The trip is noted by Associated Press with a tentative schedule between March 28 and March 30.
A Washington DC log notes the Countess of Buena Vista files a claim against Major General Brooke for 250000. The suit cites alleged revocation of a license to slaughter cattle by an official governor of Soba and references a Supreme Court decision of the Unter States.
In a bitter personal tirade in mornings News the editor accuses the Telegram manager of advertiser discrimination. The piece recalls a proposed double rate hold up for Grand Opera House ads and notes Telegram rates for regular advertisers remain unchanged. The Telegram defends its practices and claims circulation growth proves its value while keeping circulation books open.
A Senate sub-committee vote of three to two declared proposed liquor measures unconstitutional. The committee stated the intent to remove federal barriers to state control of police powers over liquor regulation was not valid. The measures were urged by top proponents amid urgent sentiment.
A local feature profiles Michael Dolan of Wolf Creek, hailed as West Virginia’s giant-hearted citizen. The six foot ten, 450 pound Monies man owns much of the city, runs a boiler works employing dozens, and is famed for aiding the needy with steadfast generosity and community leadership.
Short funeral services over the body of Miss Clarke Lamberd will be held Monday evening at nine thirty at Goff M1 church by Rev J E Bird. The body will go to Ann Windsor Maryland for further rites with services at Winters church. Miss Lambert’s death followed an accident near Washington D C. Her sister and family mourn with the nation.
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