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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
1
Indiana accepts the present wage scale pending a settlement. In Huntington and Terre Haute on March 31 the joint conference of miners and operators agreed there will be no suspension of operations while the scale remains in effect.
A record reports the arrest of a fugitive identified as Davis W. McKee in New Orleans on forgery charges. Formerly confined at the West Virginia Penitentiary, the escape occurred in February while the inmate was known as McKee. Warden Dawson learned of the capture after a delayed telegram from Nashville authorities. The state aims to proceed with extradition to Nashville.
St Petersburg reports the Russian government seeks an explanation from the United States regarding American Consul Fisher at Manchuria who refuses to recognize Russian jurisdiction and asserts Chinese sovereignty over the region.
In Indianapolis on March 31 a large delegation of Senators and Representatives from Italy arrived for the Hewn Italy Convention. The visitors Beverdge Hemenseay Overstewi Chang and others led a heavy schedule of punts and meetings with key Kemilionny figures as part of the convention agenda.
Berlin March 1 The foreign office in Now has directed the German ambassador in Washington to inform President Roosevelt that Emperor William will consider messages sent for acceptance as not being forwarded to the president. The ambassador to Germany is instructed to convey this position.
Albany report notes Chatten Whdrews former chief judge of the fourth appeals district resigns to become a commissioner for Governor Hughes. He will take testimony in the charges against district attorney Jerome.
Teun March 31 reports a reporter named James Barnes from the News sustained burn injuries to his daughter and himself after a gasoline explosion. The incident occurred earlier today with recovery anticipated as authorities investigate the cause.
Secretary Leif Hoge of the Clarksburg Faveball Association announced seven players signed for tryouts with the Clarksburg team for the summer season. Names include Jay A. Shapnon, Charles Now, G. Holomberg, John Motricon, E. A. Serson, Everett Ol Nooderhoyd, and Jack McCormick, plus pitchers Wilson and Deitrich and other infielders and catchers from various leagues.
Thomas Maymond, president, submitted a season plan at Milontown meeting. Opening May 2 features Charleroi at Uniontown, Scottdale at Uniontown, Clarksburg at Fairmont with Uniontown hosting opening day. Labor Day hosts Clarksburg at Fairmont. season ends Labor Day for Fairmont and Clarksburg, others by September 12. Open dates listed per town, home and away Saturdays and Sundays, mileage per town, and notes on Morgantown tent. Jim Gronninger announces Pennsylvania West Virginia league efforts.
Associated Press reports in New York that Mme Anna Gould recently fled from Count Boul dw Gustallane following a planned marriage proposal. She was found at the Morse apartment in a very near collapse after a conference with her brothers and sisters.
A man named Carl Bornthaler, described as a mule poacher, and a woman identified as Lenn Hetellmannn were found dead with hearts shot in a field near Euclid Heights auburt. Age 26 for the woman and 55 for the man. Police believe murder or double homicide may have occurred. W L Stele of Salem and Howard Robinson of Dola were noted visitors.
George Conrad a Wayne county farmer fatally struck his daughter and wounded his wife with a poker before escaping. Police hunt for a possible motive as investigators sort through chaotic moments on March 31 in Huntington.
At a Mam moth saloon on a March day, Charles Hudnall shot Fred Ward during a dispute. Ward left briefly after the incident. Hudnall has been arrested.
The president today sent to the Senate the nomination of David Jayne VII for the post of ambassador to Germany, with Cary Washington and Di. C. cited among participants in the confirmation process.
Police pursue Thomas Kane, a city officer treated for delirium in a local hospital. He wandered from the hospital grounds through West End to Pitcairn mines area before being recaptured by officers including Chief Scott. Kane underwent surgical treatment and was readmitted after delirium recurred.
A freight wreck on the B. and C. near Torch Hill, about 25 miles west of Parkersburg, disrupted service for hours. About a dozen cars were involved, seven cars derailed, with one timber car and torn track scattering cars in all directions. The wreck halted traffic, with Chillicothe wreck train and clearing efforts starting after 3 am and trains arriving hours late.
The annual Wort Virginia Medical Association meeting will be held here in May with sessions covering topics in medicine. President Fleming Howell and the national members are coordinating arrangements for the convention.
The President today transmitted Venexusian correspondence approved by a lodge resolution to the Senate. The action marks a formal submission for congressional review.
Three youths were burned to death in a house fire at Hygher town near Scranton, Pennsylvania. Fire destroyed the home and investigators moved to determine the cause.
Fragmentary obituary notes Rogert Bradford dead at Grafton after a Whee home incident on Saturday afternoon. The text names family members and associates, mentions a surviving spouse and children, and references a funeral or burial arrangement set for Te'elork with local area residents and officials.
The Ronnie pany of the Stwtern Waadmon of America will Nutt a ste sion in the Knites tall farm at Veloek Louvérow ferehawn for the urpode UE welveting Anteets with tate ean. The meeting will be attended by members from Shianstony Wallace Mt Plyre and Clarksburg camps.
Ralph Fortney of Tamperyort and Francis St. Morrison were in town Tuesday while Henry Robinson of Shinnston leant a hand at a local event. The report notes a night visit by Morrison and brief appearances by others.
Police report details a raid during which thieves were pursued after robbing a mine and dragging a victim toward a farm. A dog, scent from a horse, and farm hands aided the injured man as he was carried to a barn house. The incident occurred near an urban farm in New York City area.
Local option on liquor is debated by Ward County platform makers. Republican delegates to the national convention include Beveridge Hemenway Marley and Goodwin. Tariff revision is urged, with calls for a tariff commission and immediate congressional action after fall elections.
The Grand Theatre presents boat scenes and motion pictures from Harry Davis's Grand in Pittsburgh with new faces and view songs each Monday and Thursday. The popular program fills the house, and Friday night features a friendly contest with handsome prizes for members.
An unclear report shows Mayor Oriewt directing Simpson to sail for two days while Hexnur senalah and Junkenpess discuss aid and funds. Kanye and Qoed are noted for small amounts, with Wit described as failing to save tenemarys money.
Turlee F Dowling, a aged member of the batt ships, died March 26 at Ban Dorg Culm. He created trait En Clite, Wis, In Mateh, 11b06.
National convention to be held in May at the Olympic theater to nominate candidates for president and vice president. Reports indicate money will be a principal debate theme and factor in proceedings.
A young woman aged 18 identified as Nattle Taekaou died from burns after a hotel fire in Fairmont where she was employed. She was the daughter of Franke Jackin. The report notes a business trip by JT. Boggess and a Bristol judge visiting briefly.
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