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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
1
Disjointed notes recount Governor Powers and the Goebel assassination case. Went through trials, pardons, and appeals with figures like James Howard and Youtsey tied to the allegations. Mentions Powers seeking office and political maneuvering surrounding early Kentucky politics.
Reader Robinson, genial and popular manager of the Grand opera, departs for Wheel- Ink to spend a few days then travels to New York to seek books for the Grand next season and aims to secure some of the best shows for the company.
A damaged OCR fragment references a Baltimore and ChinSalle road company and an inspection. The text is unclear, mentioning a inspector and travel, but lacks coherent details, names, or dates to establish a full news item.
Local brief reports the death of Metcalfe Thad in a sudden incident at AMM. Authorities have not released full details while investigations continue.
Fragmented report from the Indiana coal miners convention notes joint committee appointed March 20 to study wage scales and possible objections. The meeting adjourned without firm recommendations as delegates discussed connections and demands amid unsettled labor tensions.
A May 5 storm swept through St Louis area causing widespread damage. A bridge on the Louisville and Nashville near Bellaville was washed out and a freight train wrecked. Conductor Ward and others were drowned. nomes not fully confirmed. The village of Kagemont flooded and French Village suffered a miniature tornado strike. The American Bottoms east of East St Louis were submerged. Firefighters and engineers from Evansville and Tidiana were among those recovering wreckage.
The grand jury returned indictments in circuit court with felonies for Frank Johnson John ev es Barney Keenan and Sam unter and misdemeanors for Benjamin Gill Frank Johnson and Benjamin GI and Exel Duty. After chancery business, court recessed until 2 pm. In the afternoon, contempt against J P Douglass was ruled for violating Judge Lynch injunction in Brandt vs Sininnilt Coal & Coke Co in a war argued.
In Trenton on May 5 the Republican state convention met and discussed the at large delegation to the national convention. It was generally believed the delegation would not pledge to any candidate, though an attempt may be made to have the convention endorse the nomination of Secretary Tate. Most district delegates are favorable to Tate.
Special to Telegram from Charleroi May 1 reports the Clarksburg Charterot game was postponed due to rain. The home run match cannot be played tonight as planned.
Fank Hayraiker, president, left early morning to attend the West Virginia Pharmacy Board meeting. The bass will convene Wednesday to discuss Femina issues. W. Hi. Comaway of Prirmodt and James Rumentiner of Saem were present in the city Tuesday on business.
Police officer Harry A. Brooks tracked and arrested a suspected burglar and thief known for breaking into homes and lodging houses in Glen Elk. The suspect allegedly stole clothing, hats, shoes, and personal items from Charles Loadh and others, and was linked to a spate of nocturnal raids. Brooks’s quiet investigation led to recovery of stolen items and the capture of the offender.
A new company of 48 enlisted men was mustered into the Mirat Regiment of the Wet Virginia Nations Guard in Fairmont Monday night. Major Manafield N Neely commanded the third battalion with Lieutenant William Doolittle as captain and Edward Carl Kadon as first lieutenant. The unit includes veterans from prior military work and is led by Captain Doolittle a longtime member of Company 3. Lieutenant Curskadon, formerly first lieutenant in Company Hy, is named as second in command and regarded as a capable officer.
Train uns into washout in Sparkeville wrecks baggage car and embankment section. Engineer Humphrey of Washington and Miremin Harvey Paul injured as crew members struggle, amplifying excense and mail delays.
Popular Cashier Callett of the Home Bank for Savings dies suddenly at his home. Authorities report no immediate details and say tributes are pouring in from colleagues and customers.
An article recounts factional battles in Ohio politics with James Drady's death described in obituary tones. It notes a typhoid-related decline, Drady's career in Baltimore and Ohio, the Home Bank for Savings, and his roles with Knights of St. John and Columbus associations. The piece also covers a Democratic platform dispute, temperance issues, and Johnson Harmon's gubernatorial prospects amid union influence and district tallies.
Commencement exercises will be held Wednesday June 10 at the Broaddus Institute. The graduation procession will take place at the First Missionary church at noon. The Baccalaureate sermon is scheduled for Sunday morning June 7 at the First Baptist church by Rev Dr Elkand Hurley president of the school. Graduates include Classical Amig Harber Dory Whee Dank Zan Latin sciantific Thomate Georgie Carrett Foch Denste Morse Normal Byylin Patt Plano Willie Lawson Bonate Swager Lee Williams Expression Little Dalley Abd Byte Will Barnes and others. The large number of graduates reflects good work this year under Prof Hutlay.
A steel bridge over the Me river at Fairmont failed again Tuesday afternoon after edgings were promised to hold it. The Toledo Construction Company reportedly held the loss with one strand and three joints of steel work involved during the incident.
Rear Admiral Robiey D. Evans arrived in Delemont California from Paso Robles. He boarded the Magahly Connecticut which then sailed to rejoin the fleet at Santa Cruz, returning to active duty with the unit.
In Chicago on May 5 Judge Hall of the Superior court ruled that marriages contracted in Indiana within a year after a divorce cannot be recognized. The decision affects Timoth and related parties and follows a dispute over lawful remarriage timing.
A telegram from Jackson reports Edward Cal lakes, who was wounded by Joby Spicer yesterday, is dead though the report is not confirmed. The telegram mentions a later message from Jackson and satinhan, with unclear details and ages.
Knights of Columbus members plan a temple gathering to arrange attendance at the Taera of James Ward. The meeting aims to coordinate travel and participation, with organizers seeking to finalize schedules and transport.
Jerome Befant asserts he will not seek the office and will instead focus on a lairifhee order after a grand jury filing. He spoke during the charges hearing before Commissioner Hand at the court of general sessions in New York on May 1.
A blaze in Walkerton Indiana on May 1 destroyed the Italian center section of the town, including the Tossie building valued at $100,000. Seven fire entities reported damage to several substantial Weick structures and related properties.
Robert McCauley of the East End was arrested Tuesday morning and jailed on a charge connected to an alleged improper relation with Martha Snyder, wife of Oliver Snyder. Warrant issued by Oliver Snyder’s inquiry led Magistrate Gordon to adjourn the hearing to next Saturday morning.
A 60 year old music teacher Charles Kllips allegedly killed his daughter and then died by suicide by hanging. Authorities report a chaotic scene and the investigation continues with the warden noting mental strain.
A violent incident in Denver left several injured and one dead after a quarrel escalated to gunfire. Authorities say Darion Roph, a member of the fire department, was involved, with Loulea and Matilde among those affected. Police are investigating motives and sequence of events.
May 5 reports say Governor Harsla in Columbus weighs using Guthrie bill funding secret police with $10,000 to quell night rider intimidation of Crown county tobacco farmers. Officials warn martial law could be declared and troops sent if no action is taken under the measure.
W. J. Schutmer, foreman of the Grand jury, appeared before Judge Lynch in open court this afternoon and stated that the grand jury had one witness under twenty one and that Durchhild testified to each item. Instructions were given on how to proceed and many instruments were returned.
Disorder and danger grip Coalton as a massive blaze swallows the fire department compound in the Helen district. police report the town battalion is destroyed and flames threaten surrounding blocks in Gealtam County on the 1,500 po position.
Report on a gathering of the Daughters of Pocahontas and tribal leaders at Waldo Wigwam. Highlights include installation of Great Chiefs and council officers, greetings to attendees, and notes on ceremonial duties and adjournment. Prominent names include Henry Payne, Monrad, and various Sagamores, with references to Fostered alliances and ritual positions within the group. The event marks a formal conferring of degrees and collective rites within the lodge.
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