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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
1
President Taft calls Congress to revise the Dingley Act promptly, focusing tariff changes to aid production and business. He argues current duties fail to fund expenditures and urges an extraordinary session to consider a new tariff bill, with emphasis on revenue sources and minimal distraction from other legislation.
After a noon session on Broad Oaks road, the county court met to handle the Bustleas estate matters. Walter Bip was named administrator of the James Douglas estate with a $3,000 bond. James M. Davin and others were named appraisers. Claims were examined and allowed. Basil H. Lucax named as assessor with EL Pigott ensuring payment. An exoneration was granted the Peerless Carbon Company of Wilsonburg for 1908 amounting to $4100.
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Reports say Wallis sustained a severe cut across the right eye while bending to cut roots of branches near a yard on Weir Pike Street. He grabbed branches. a sharp end gouged the eye, causing inflammation without infection. Hope remains he won’t lose sight.
Edward Kendall business manager of The Wolf and Sam and Lee Shubert met Tuesday with Grand Manager Robinson to discuss a local engagement for the production. The talks centered on bringing the show to the Grant for an upcoming engagement on March 23.
Preliminary hearing ended Monday afternoon before Justice G. H. Gordon. Monroe faced charges related to a company in Nusinese. Bond set at 500 dollars. defendant unable to furnish it was taken into custody.
Nashville Tenn Mar 16 Judge Hart announced in court he would not be ready to deliver his charge to the jury in the Cooper Sharp trial until this afternoon. The delay follows a morning session as the trial proceeds with key testimony and developments.
In a curt ruling Justice Gordon dismissed the cave in case citing insufficient evidence. John Fox of Adayston faced charges related to alleged actions with Hi H Swiger and Grew the earrant, but the court found the complainant's claims unproven and dropped the matter.
Fragmentary telegraph text describes an uprising activity near Santa Clare with mentions of sergeant, troops, patrols, and suspicious movement. The readable lines are garbled and do not yield clear names, dates, or outcomes beyond a tense patrol situation.
The report notes a lease approved by the public board following actions by the attorney general and Governor Harmon. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to Cleveland and a transfer from Dayton to Takeda appears. The item emphasizes official authorization and the involved parties, with uncertain dates.
A crowded court house rally opened with Frank R. Moore presiding as Republicans and Democrats praised the convention work. Amid speeches, Ward conventions and seat drawings highlighted a lively political scene with expectations for upcoming city elections and party unity.
Mayor Lafayette C Crile named temporary chairman with William L Geppert as temporary secretary and other newspapers as assistant secretaries. A resolution to fix the temporary roll as permanent was adopted by an enthusiastic vote. Nominations for mayor saw Frank E Moore named by Senator Coffman after a vivid speech praising Republican prospects and progress under the current government.
A nostalgic profile extols Harry L. Brooks of the city police force as a model officer. The public-spirited portrait praises his bravery, discipline, temperance, and dedication to duty, describing him as a gentleman with iron will and a heart of steel.
Charles H Morton former president of the Ohio Pennsylvania league was located wandering aimlessly near his home in Cleveland after leaving there January 12 and was reported by his brother to be not in proper senses. The incident occurred in Chicago on March 16.
In Berlin date unknown, officials report a crisis intensifying as Avetria and Frmgary clash with Saree Initjeste. The Ultrain crisis enters an acute stage with diplomatic efforts ongoing and foreign policy teams convening to seek resolution.
In memoriam notation honors Clara Big Lambert who died near March 15, 1908. The piece reflects on memory and spring, with poetic imagery of fragrance and cherished days.
Rome reports a police action today as pups were seized at Farrelly tas amid rising tensions. Authorities said the operation targeted suspected attackers and disrupted a local group. No injuries were disclosed in the brief public notice.
Fragmented OCR lists officers and deputies for a lodge branch in Kew with names such as Bertha Bushy and Mrs Fulmer. It mentions positions like recorder receiver and chancellor along with several other titled roles and attendees, though details are garbled.
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