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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
1
The May term grand jury in circuit court will convene Monday for four days to hear about 79 cases ranging from murder to larceny. Many suspects remain jailed awaiting action while others are on bond. the docket includes burglary, arson, theft, and assault cases across multiple towns and counties.
May 2 reports from Glasgow Russia state the Lyme Ship Building Company laid off 60 000 workers. Strikes and wage disputes halt production at yards in the United Kingdom affecting 250 000 men. The text mentions broader labor trouble and references entertainments at an Odeon and a skating troupe providing a contrasting program.
Unclear OCR fragment notes three individuals Bankke Diks Muti and Ae Aéasoe joining on May 2. Names and date appear incomplete with garbled text.
Swanson reports clothing taken and Burns fatality described. The victim Mie Ulliart died Friday night from clothes catching fire after a gas stove ignited. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at 1 30 pm at the home of Mrs Harry Wilson with private interment in the nearby cemetery.
The body of Joseph Kapshaw of Oultie is recovered from a quarry pool near Bedford after his disappearance on March 24. Wrapped in burlap and bound with wire, his death appears linked to a divorce case in which he was a respondent.
A Cincinnati grand jury returned thirty four indictments against prominent local brokers for participating in bucket shop operations. The charges center on deceptive trading practices and illicit handling of client funds. Officials say the case highlights wider concerns about speculative schemes in the city’s financial scene.
Report from Thirbour county notes two dogs killed twelve sheep owned by James M. Sigley near Brushy Fork. The animals were valued at ten dollars each. the lambs would have fetched six dollars apiece later in the season.
Prigdnt Stone of Turdee University tended in May to resign to trustees as his wife withdraws from the world for a mystic philosophy called Yosa philosophy, said to be imported from India. The tranway declined to accept Stone's resignation.
The piece notes arrivals of Brice The Mima and a test showing crediting strength. It mentions Pieters at the Grand and a Saturday event titled The Joust of Monte Cristo. Images accompany the report and highlight interest in the performers.
Grain market notes from Chicago show mixed bids and scattered demand as traders watch futures curves. Limited detail and fragmented OCR text provide few concrete prices or entities for precise summary.
Johar O Bylin was held for action by a grand jury and committed to bail on a clothing theft case from J W Swannon, a Home hotel lodger. O Brian was arrested on a warrant and charged with stealing coats, vests, hats, neckties and other items valued at 1.20. Swanson found O Brian at the fire depot with the coat and missing clothing after the incident. Additional charges include stealing a daddis, vridie and a blanket from United States Express Company quarters at the B and C depot.
Rome reports the Catholic church does not recognize Anna Gould's divorce and has refused to annul her marriage. The ruling, issued in May, pertains to the prominent social figure and reflects church law on annulments and divorce.
In Battle Creek Michigan on May 2 Joseph I Blunt a liquor salesman broke into the home of his wife's parents. He killed the wife’s father and mother and Mr and Mrs Homer S Jones. Mrs Blunt escaped and Blunt was arrested.
Scientists and scholars rally to preserve the big prehistoric mound at Moundsville as a national monument. W Holmes of the Smithsonian Anthropology urges action in a letter to Congressman Hubbard, stressing the national importance of preservation.
The Sycamore Methodist Episcopal church will reopen Sunday May 10 at 10 30 am with a dedicatory sermon by Rev. Gary Dooney pastor of the West Virginia Wesleyan College church in Duckbannon. Former pastors are invited to attend.
Officials indicate Major CC Hors of Wem Vir ade will likely be selected chief warrant officer of the Earst origade unit. The report notes Hagairy, deceased, as part of the context in the transfer and appointment discussions.
A garbled notice describes a school event last night with a student named Mottram and mentions performances before a crowd. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a school program or practice ongoing during the evening.
An explosion derailed a Pacific line train near Butte on May 2. A worker was severely injured and a woman died. authorities believe a tramp seeking revenge may be responsible for the dynamiting.
NOT READY URIDGEPORT May. The commencement day of the high school scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. May 4. The delay is the result of the bell boss members of the relief class of Aye ae graduates. Bonet pelea will represent next Friday night and deliver an address to the graduates. By Webb will open his summer normal here Monday with an enrollment of more than thirty students. The board of directors of Bridgeport Bank have purchased a fine insiding site of Dr John Fok and contemplate erection of a modern and commodious building for banking. Gordon Ki Late who has been acting as cashier is performing the duties with proficiency. Ernest Hitler representing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company was here yesterday. Justice John M. Bailey of Oral sent a humors visitor. Porter Wi Pont and William Stout were transacting business here yesterday. W.W. Ryder of Town was the guest of friends here Thursday and Friday. Dr St. Beck of Charlieburg was a professional caller in town yesterday Miss Emma Robinson and Sallie Johnson were shopping in Clarksburg Friday.
Two additional bodies were recovered today from the ruins of the Chicago Reduction plant destroyed by fire last night. Six men are listed as missing and believed trapped in the ruins. Local crews continue work on farms in the Salem Fork area with drilling operations ongoing.
An order directs Albert P. Doughy to appear next Tuesday on contempt of court charges concerning alleged violations of an injunction. The case involves Frederik O. Brandt versus The Sultry Coat and Coke Company and includes related court actions and property matters.
General Order from the West Virginia National Guard at Clarksburg reports the death of Lt. Col. Henry Byron Baguley at Wheeling on the instant. A long serving officer since 1877, he rose to major and surgeon in the West Virginia Volunteer Infantry and led hospital units in the Civil War era and later with the 2nd Division Army Corps.
Laymen from New York Roman Catholic diocese march in a procession along Witthave Avenue and 67th Street to conclude a week of centennial celebration at the cathedral on 7th Street. The three mile march featured bishops, missionaries, and prominent lay participants from business and labor circles.
The Grand opera house opens today under Clarkehors Amusement Company management with high class acts and popular songs. A continddita show runs from 4 24 to 10 6 featuring The Count at Monte Cristo Two Brothers and Memerse O Briens plus ky tw Fun and Sheman.
An Indiana court appoints a receiver in a dispute involving Trié Hue and related parties. The action, filed May 3, governs ongoing management and potential liquidation of assets to resolve claims and protect creditors. Further court orders will guide operations and oversight.
Martin W. Musgrave, known for coal work in Wilkesburg and Oak Garden, died Friday in Bedford City Virginia after a brief illness. He left Montana for years of mining before relocating to Athens and Fairmont companionship, survived by wife and three daughters. His funeral will be held at the local church with burial in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
The Rev. J. K. Morris D D, former pastor of the A M E church in Monongahela City, will deliver a talk next Monday, visiting W. M. Grayson before heading to the General Conference in Norfolk. He previously served three years during a financial crisis, lifting the mortgage and seating the church, and has returned annually. He departs for the conference on May 11.
The Central Trades Council announces there will be no meeting tomorrow due to the charter not yet arriving. A gathering is intended for the afternoon of May, with arrangements to be confirmed.
Joe Davin was fined 32 and costs by Mayor Edward J. Wood at the police court for drunkenness. He paid the amount and was released. James Moore was fined 3 dollars and costs for the same offense and released after arranging settlement of the amount due.
In Marion May 2 a devastating fire at Horaleck Dick and Har re Bootes corpsent workshops caused extensive damage. Fire crews reported six backup engines aiding efforts as investigators began examining the scene for causes.
Minutes show the city discussing sewer line work, street improvements, and bill payments. Mayor Wood urged immediate tasking of officials, and a motion allowed limited material purchases for winter. Tax collection disputes were postponed pending state guidance and new levy rules.
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