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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
1
A postmaster at Wis narrowly escaped serious harm when a boiler blast sent debris flying at a pump site. Parsons, a bystander, was knocked down but not fatally struck, suffering a bruise and shock as emergency crews responded and moved him home.
In Monterey California a report says there will be no grand jury for the April term of federal court. Petit jurors have been drawn for the term while a committee of Koreans met Tuesday to select jurors. A shooting occurred at the Perry building involving Stevens and another man, with the extent of Stevens's injuries not known.
Walter W Willey of Deldgenset Alessieon Matrict declares as a Royal Republican candidate for Harrison County Clerk. He cites dairy farming, prior public service in clerk and auditor roles, and promises clean, honest management attentive to all county residents if nominated and elected in the upcoming Republican primary on April 6.
The Supreme Court enjoins Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor from obstructing or conducting Bucks Led Tango Company business in the District of Columbia. The federation gave notice of appeal to the District Court of Appeals. Gompers returned today to Fairmont and Morgantown, with outtes worth 5 Cents.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and surnames associated with towns and counties in West Virginia such as Clarksburg Fairmont Grafton and Parsons It mentions no clear event but reads as a directory or notice of people and places from Walton Summers Summers Hopewell and similar locales with varied spellings and formatting.
The two and a half year old Edith Hess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James N. Hess of Mulberry Street, is again afoul with pneumonia fever after a prior bout within six weeks. Her weakened condition from a previous illness has left the family greatly alarmed as doctors treat her at home.
Presbyterian ladies plan to form an ATD society within their church. The group announces a meeting at the Industrial Presbyterian church to discuss objectives and activities for organizing this association.
More than twenty people were injured in a street collision between a Northwestern elevated train and a streetcar at Stilesford and Oak Park avenues. The incident occurred during the late morning hours, with responders rushing victims to local hospitals.
A young man named McClure from Webster Springs was found dead in a Richwood suburb. His body lay against a log and was partly covered. Authorities arrived to investigate with an inquest planned today.
Edward Lake age 21 was arrested Sunday afternoon by Policemen Sitams and Nelson after a telephone tip from Stimpson. Lake fled on a freight train into the city and was detained at the Big Yards freight area. He was locked up to await a hearing at the Grafton jail with Constable Wyckoff taking him into custody.
Miss Nettie Plachek aged 17 died from styrohnine poisoning administered by her sweetheart Leo Wojcinski. The fatal drug was mixed with ice cream and Wojcinski, overwhelmed by the death, took poison and died an hour later after his objections to the marriage.
Police hunted Saturday night for Benton Amos, escapee from Pruntytown reform school. He fled at 7:20 PM and was later captured in Parkersburg. previously arrested here by Constable Schrader and Yolloeman White, after escaping six months ago.
The United Commercial Travelers initiated four candidates into membership at a recent meeting. Saturnny Alehtonamly W. Hi Norman and Wil- Nort Hamilton of this city J. Waters of Grafton and fr. P. Boone of Melfont were welcomed as new members. The initiations were interesting and the meeting was enthusiastic.
The Rev William Anderson of Buckhannon led the Buckhannon district quarterly conference weekend events at Hetman ton Exturday and Adamston Sunday night. He spoke Monday morning before returning home on forenoon.
Mayor Crite sentenced M. 3. Stark to five days imprisonment in the county jail during the regular session of peer court this morning for being drunk and causing mischief with fines and costs. John Penkey received three days detention for a similar offense.
Market brief from Chicago notes mixed prices and routine activity. Traders track dairy and grain movements amid steady demand. Weather conditions influence delivery windows and regional pricing cues.
The Mitsu Maru collided with another steamer near Hakodate, causing extensive casualties. About 244 passengers and 43 crew members from the Mitsu Maru perished, prompting a disaster narrative from a Japanese coast region. The report also notes a U S federal court decision sustaining a North Carolina railroad rate law.
The United States War Department requires an annual inspection of Company Ke of the West Virginia National Guard tonight at 8 in the armory at Glen Elk. Captain West of the Twelfth Infantry will lead the inspection with Major Henry B. Lively Inspector General and General W. W. Scott Brigade Commander among the officers present. Captain Duncan Boughner has the company in fine shape and a strong showing is expected.
The Daily News office in Rock Island was dynamited and the press room badly damaged in an early morning attack. The paper has been active in prosecuting gamblers and advocating local licensing. No injuries reported.
The following Clarket are firms, concerns and persons, have become member of the state board of traci The Morrie Grocery Company, Alex Antler & Alexander, The Leatherbury Shoe Company, Charles 8. Smiley, W. W. Lewis, George L. Duncan, The Williama & Davisson Company, West Virginia Mine Supply Company, Da vin de Davie, West Virginia Bank, Jenna-Hill-Clark Coal Company and PM. Robinson.
The trial of afro, maggie Hardman, aged 0, took place at the county Infirmary cemetery Monday afternoon. Mrs Hardman died at the Infirmary, where she had been an inmate for several years, Saturday evening at 6 o'clock after a prolonged illness with a complication of disease. She formerly resided at Marshville. Mrs Hutton Flanigan, of that place at winter, James Mikes, eleven year old son of Archibald Mikes, of 20 Baltimore Street, died early Monday morning. The funeral will be held Tuesday with service at the home and burial in Green Town cemetery.
The Royal Neighbors of America hold a special session Tuesday afternoon at 2 20 Velock. A full attendance is desired. Mrs Grover King of Pittsburg and Miss Iris of Weows were among attendees.
A federal court session opened at 10 oclock to hear immigration cases. District Attorneys Showalter and Marshall presented, with defendants detained by Davis and Davis. The panel examined the aliens laboring under what appears to be contrived conditions and portraits of ages from 18 to 42. The court will report its findings to the secretary of commerce and labor for possible deportation. Names and ages of the men arrested include Emile Santiago 18 Navia 19 Ruaquiel Alone 20 Alvaro Artine 20 Manel Quidla 22 Manuel Vega 42 Manuel Caho Gonzales 26 Barbina Rodrigues 24 Francisco Gonsales 31 Pridencio Priaes 23 Manuel Gonentez 23 Rafael Mermandex 20 Ber vando Garcia 23 Loranso Prometao 19 Bernino Gancla 19.
A city license was voted down by a narrow margin amid dispute over legality and election timing. Counts show Mayor Henry Gillmor and council members in a mixed party mix, with ballots contested and recounts in one ward. Legal questions linger whether the issue could be decided at a general election or require further action.
County Secretary Charien A. Schv Ye reports Harrison County Sunday School Association’s year end figures show 124 schools, 1 036 officers and 7 800 scholars plus Home Department. total enrollment 9 191. average attendance 6 030. 127 95 contributed to county and state work.
Opening vaudeville at the Grand Opera House features manager Patnee Rabingoh and a full bill. Two nightly shows begin 7 45 and 9 48 with 1 5 hour length, 10 cent admission, and matinees at 4. The program includes The Four Sullivans Angels and Dancers 14a Howell moving pictures Remorse Winter Sports In Sweden The Runaway Cab and The Talisman with a fresh bill every three days.
The Daughters of Revexan, Ould Fellows, will hold a social session after the regular meeting. A line of improved notations ties Gratton Fairmont Shinnston Alameton Enterprise and other colleges across the state. Many visitors are expected to attend.
Associate Press reports in Columbus on March 23 that ex State School Commissioner O T Carson testified before the Meek investigative committee and denied leading a faction to control school matters in Ohio and denied conspiring with a Pennsylvania director.
An unknown seamer was harmed at Fiat Iran Beach Base Director’s site. Mrs Mor ence Biter and her fifteen year old daughter were fatally injured when a tele- vehicle collision occurred during a festival event.
Fragmented OCR reads as a political summary noting support for a broad program linked to labor and capital, a proposed amendment to a major law, and promises of measures by the President and party leaders. It mentions a general strategy and a conference with numerous business representatives.
Two young people from western Maryland eloped after a schoolhouse party. James E Swensel, Bristol merchant, and Opal Macafer, daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Masafee of Grame Tun, married Saturday and returned Sunday. Parents forgave the couple and blessed their voyage.
Victor Vienoska, a young foreigner from Pinnickinnink, was arrested by Constable Witllas Post on a board by warrant issued by Staniniew Wokiski for attempting to defraud payment of a considerable sum. The warrant was later withdrawn.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a secretary at a company facing issues with payments to workers and references to an event or meetings. Names and details are unclear due to garbled source text.
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