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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
1
A damaged report indicates Stuart Reed leads for the office of Secretary of State with county backing. Delegates to the state convention are being selected this afternoon as Reed gains support and indications point to his county sending him strong backing.
Fire swept through the residence of F. J. K. in Fairmount on March 21 at 8:30 received help from neighboring buckets and tarpaulins. The blaze damaged household goods valued in the hundreds, with the structure insured for 1000 dollars and losses totaling around 4200 dollars. Origin was attributed to a defective gas line.
Salvatore Cosolinova was arrested on a felony warrant issued at the instance of Larry Cann for absconding with his property to defraud Cann of a dime for groceries and merchandise. The hearing had been set for Monday.
The funeral of Mrs. Emily Davis was held today at her daughter Mrs. Cletus Stout’s home in Taneral County and burial followed at Devon burial ground near the Raymond farm by Quien Wen.
Charles A Sutton campaigns for Harrison County circuit clerk. A West Virginia educated attorney and former teacher from Granville, Sutton emphasizes Republican credentials and public service. He asks supporters to judge his qualifications and pledges diligent, responsive office conduct.
United States Deputy Marshal D Hupp returned from Preston County with Martin Mayferd of Albright and Clay Shilders of Bredaville charged with internal revenue law violations. Mayferd posted bond to appear at the Wheeling term of federal court and Shilders is to be taken to Wheeling Jail tomorrow for federal court.
Harland W. Rowan of Adimeten died Saturday morning of spinal meningitis aged two years six months. Funeral Sunday at 2:20 PM with services at the parental home and burial in Green Lawn cemetery.
Sergeant Fr A Ash of California 155 Coast Artillery Corps stationed at Fort Williams Maine is listed on a list of men recently reen listing after eight years of service in the United States army. Ludem Ash and Wattie of Hartrivon Pousty.
Harland Hedges an independent tobacco farmer near Carlibsh Kentucky was killed last night by night riders. Awakening to shouts he ran and was shot at. The assailants fired a volley as they rode away.
The West Virginia Board of Gamblers granted licenses to seven applicants and renewed five licenses for expired permits at a Wheeling meeting. Board members present were C. Th. Watkins Jr., George D. Gilflan, W. H. Farrell, W. U. Freatock, and Earnest G. Carter, with Carter absent. New licenses issued to A. J. Lyons Statersville WB, Batson Cairo, B. A. Schmetchel Wheeling, J. L. Hunt Burton, R. S. Blake Buffalo, 2.8. Smith Marlinton, and J. S. Sox Wearon.
The Virginia West Virginia debt commission holds a conference at the Jefferson hotel in Richmond to consider issues linked to a pending Supreme Court order of reference. Attendees include Henry Wickham Randolph Harrison William Rhea J F Brown John Moon chairman of the commission and Richmond Attorney General William Anderson with other commissioners and bondholder representatives from New York.
The Alministerial Association of the city will hold its regular meeting Monday afternoon at 9 o clock in the lecture room of the Goff Building. The Rev J Bird will lead the discussion. All city and county ministers are urged to attend.
Richard Brown of Shinuston was jailed to serve 30 days after entering his wife’s home and threatening her with a hatchet. The case involves divorce proceedings, with the couple reportedly not riding together. He faces a cash penalty of $25 imposed by the court.
At a Salem meeting of the company’s directors, Homer McBustey of Salem was described as well appointed and facing bankruptcy. The report notes Retro W. Frank Stonl’s presence and a Sunday session.
A White House conference in Washington on March 21 included Senator Aldrich and Representatives Payne Dalzell and Hepburn. They discussed a legislative program featuring amendments to the employers liability act, limits on injunctions, Hepburn’s antitrust proposal, and a tariff inquiry, with conclusions withheld at noon.
A letter from Officer Nelson’s pastor defends him against accusations of drunkenness and dishonesty. The pastor asserts Nelson’s Christian character, trusted roles, and long service, while denouncing the article as biased and harmful. The piece argues for fair treatment of police amid local political tensions.
Tributes flow for Rev Dr Hudson as Winchester, a famed Buckhannon timber man and West Virginia political figure, dies suddenly on a Bille Magna to Buckhannon Ohio River rail line due to heart trouble. He was en route to Kentucky from Michigan as a representative of Deway & Long and known across the state.
A home occupied by George Carder and a shoemaker shop on Elie Street near Planaj Plan was destroyed by fire Friday night after 7. Mrs Caroline Jackson, who lived there, along with contents, were lost. Fire department arrived too late to save the structure. Insurance valued at about 1000 dollars.
The Associated Press reports in Washington that after extended discussions on recent directives and recommendations in the President's messages, a decision is reached to send another message to Congress within a day or two.
Harrison Drummond was sentenced to sixty days in jail plus a $25 fine and costs after convicted of unlawfully carrying a revolver at Nancy McAtee’s home on the West Virginia and Pittsburgh railroad near Wear End. He and two others allegedly represented themselves as officers of the Inn, fired shots, and scared the McAtees in a prior incident.
Terre Haute Ind March 21 Coal operators issued a call for a joint conference with Indiana miners set for March 24 to discuss wage state matters.
A letter from RRV. JOHN E PRIOR protests city tolerance of Mr Nelson and his conduct. The writer urges accountability in the discharge of duties and questions how city government allows such behavior to continue. The note expresses concern for public morals and community standards.
An obituary style tribute recounts Dr Hudson’s years of ministry, his influence on the church and community, and a call to future leadership role. It notes his dedication, learning, and the impact of his life across home, school, and city, painting a portrait of a city beautiful shaped by his work.
An heirloom item, a Kingston Ulster County Gazette dated January 4, 1800, sits in a local family. The fragile weekly paper, four pages, yellowed with age, remains legible with its original postures and content largely unreadable by modern readers.
A fragmentary newspaper item notes a funeral for George Washington with unclear details. The text references names and dates in a garbled form, mentioning Duke and other figures but lacking coherent context or events.
A compromise reached between Wood County Court and Little Kanawha Railroad resolves a $100,000 damage suit over Parkersburg Tymart districts. The county subscribes $180,100 total, with $60,000 by check, enabling immediate extension of the railway toward Burnsville. Officials say the agreement proves good faith and signals firm railroad plans.
A board of inquiry led by three Baltimore inspectors will convene at the federal building at 10 AM Monday to hear reasons why detained foreigners should not be deported. One man was released as the wrong person. others arrived in New York recently, with telegraphic instructions guiding final disposition.
L Hert reports resignation potential from office amid talk of leaving the team. Premier plans to retire from duty if aided by funds, with a meeting set in Cop Délleyine for Monday to appoint Altman Dalontaw as interim president while restructuring pension plans is discussed.
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