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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

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Woman on Train Accused in Syracuse Murder Case

Syracuse reports an arrest of a woman, Belle Gunness or alias, tied to a murder case on a New York Central train between Syracuse and Liverpool. Her companion, Mrs Lucy Burton, was also detained. authorities seek full identification and evidence linking them to the Guinness murder fire.

Syracuse Belle Guisexs Laporte Ind New York Central Vila Stra L. A. Herron

Inspection tour by high officials described in distorted text

A garbled report describes an inspection tour by high officials visiting multiple firms and cities, mentioning Standard Company, East Whealing and Hamilton families, and individuals such as W. W. Whatdown and Caystiia Jofin Tonkta, with unclear roles and outcomes. The fragmentary text references Pittsburgh, West Virginals, and Basters Ohio, but details are unreadable.

Pedgament Standard Company Offieltie Hamilies Piteturg W. W. Whatdown Caystiia Jofin Tonkta Gener Munkger West MB Dairy Gonkta Dhp Basters Ohio Tellie

Mountain Settlement Work Criticized by Virginia Professor

Fan May 9 report describes Prof. B. Payne of the University of Virginia denouncing Appalachian mountain settlement work at the National Conference of Charities. He cites lack of cooperation between workers and promoters, weak ties to state education systems, and isolation as barriers to effective reform, urging better administrative coordination and a mediating agency between denominations and official schooling.

Ticomond Fan Highlandy Prot B. St. Payne Universalty of Virginia Conference of Charities Prof Payne Charition Nile Mion Imourial Lk Tong Jbermanent Othir Akohelos Elmer Acquaintameo Benotidta

World Cruise Plan Aims to Dazzle Global Fleet

Rear Admiral Evans leads a U S world cruise sailing from San Francisco on July 6 with eighteen ships totaling about seven thousand miles. The voyage visits Hawaii Australia and the Philippines then red sea Suez and the Mediterranean with a possible Gibraltar review. President Roosevelt’s plan signals a major naval event and global receptions will accompany the tour before Evans retires in August.

Othe Noosevelt San Francisco Mwall Varios Porta Auateniia Philippine Islands Red Sea Mediterranean Gibraltor Thanpion Adrafial Ayann Anatealia

Conley Nominated in PrestMont for State Officer Seat

Wilson G Conley of Prestet evunts seeks renomination as attorney to state governance. He announces candidacy for the Ho mbuqn minination, backed by friends and supporters across the state as he stages his campaign with planned appearances and formal appointments.

Cuarveston Sty Wilson G.conley Prestet Kentral Wy. Leawnem Chirk W. May Conley Umlayat Ali Hombuqn Furthet Offier

McDowell County Republican Delegate Convention Today

A McDowell county Republican delegate convention is being held this afternoon at Welch. O. W. Swivber will head the delegate slate, and they will face restrictions for the parade. McDowell has thirty five delegates.

Welch Mcdowelh County Sulest O. W. Swivber Alam McDowell

Light Pumper 1 the Salam aletret

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a light pumper from a company unit No 6 and a farm scene near Coron with uncertain names and locations. The readable bits suggest a technical or inventory reference without a clear event or date.

Philipppi Term to Be Very Busy in West Winglala Court

United States Deputy Marshal J. D. Tipp arrived from Woak’s tour of several counties to serve papers for the term of Federal court at Philippi. The backlog includes about forty violators of revenue laws and pending trials in Blackstuns, Parkernhake, and Philip. more cases to go before the grand jury. The statement: there is work enough to be done this two month period.

United States J. D. Tipp Woak Pilipe Jawa Curtius Morgan West Winglala Gramd Elackstuns Parkernhake Philip Hayy

Community figures head to convention in Azceirios

Mra Hester Ritenour and 2nd Mra Jaieeke Gestin, alongside Mex Heewin Walker of Matzmamt, prepare for an evening gathering in the city. They join the Royal Neighbors of Azceirios for a reinvention event titled Chicas at TIL.

Hester Ritenour Heewin Walker Matzmamt Ruyal Azceirios

Baltimore Boss Fitzgerald Undergoes Critical Surgery

Thomas Fitzgerald, former Baltimore and Ohio manager, was operated on yesterday morning at Johns Hopkins Hospital by Dr. Finney assisted by Dr. Friedenwald and Dr. Wiley for stomach trouble. Doctors said the operation was as far as could be judged, with several days needed to know the outcome. Fitzgerald’s illness has weakened him and he remains gravely ill with his wife and their son Thomas Fitzgerald Jr, president of the Cincinnati Tray Company, at his side.

Baltimore Thomas Fitzgerald Baltimore and Ohio Rroad Union Protestant Infirmary JM. T. Finney Jong Hopkins Hospital Tarry Friedenwald W. T. Wiley Willey Willes Pitagerald Fitagerald Ohio Ehimerala Fiagerald An Thomes Filagsraid, Jr, Vier Cincinnati Trachey Company Otnetmati Fitegerald Anajowsl

Tragic Defective Hour Leads To Train Collision

Mrs Catherine Kennedy aged SE years was struck and killed by Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No 56 near Columbia Avenue on a Monday at 0 80 o clock. The victim had left the home of Ben Thomas to wash a bucket of water and was returning when the train hit her due to faulty awareness. The engine halted quickly and was moved to the scene, Kennedy's body brought to Clarkburg depot for investigation, and the coroner ordered burial preparations. Kennedy left two grandchildren in care, and her family in Berryburg mourns her. Her son Ray Kennedy and another son Cleveland Kennedy are noted, with a prior death of a son in the B and O yards at Wa rmont. The body will be taken to Berryburg for funeral and burial there.

Catherine Kennedy Haltimore & Ohio Columbia Max Kennedy Ben Thomas Clarkasburg Soronor W. P. Camp Ove Jentrayen Grafton Clarksburg

Funeral for Nancy Shuteworth at 114 Went Main Street

The funeral for Nancy Shuteworth, who died Friday afternoon at home, will be Sunday at 4 pm. Services will be at the house with the Rev. James F. Plum, rector of Christ Episcopal, officiating. Interment follows in the I. C. C. F. Cemetery.

Mixa Nancy Shuteworth Main Street Jedly James F. Plum Chirixt Episcopal

Dr Stelle Speaks at First Presbyterian Meeting

Dr Stelle speaks at the Presbyterian brotherhood meeting last night urging the establishment of a Young Men's Christian Association in Allon. Visitors from Baptist and Methodist churches attended. the speaker was surprised the effort had failed.

Allon Christlam Presbyterian Brotherhood First Presbyterian Baptist I. D. Stolle

Property Sale Attended After Noon Auctions

Court notices show a well attended property sale at three-merit home with a large crowd after noon. Bidding was active though some details were washed out by the rough OCR, with private sellers and Shwttieworts names appearing among the participants.

Pwnile Threemert Honm Hy Deere Curt Wirick Waterrd

Grand Jury Adjourns After Week's Work

The grand jury adjourned at 12 oclock Saturday after a week in session. Indictments total hundreds, including nineteen felonies, with many for liquor violations and gambling houses. Several cases and docket items are listed, with some cases dropped from the docket and others set aside.

Grand Jury Ajnaldia Jamee Kearns J. N. Kollar Ait Lyon Homer Grinspem Jamoé Witliam Mount Cy Mount Ernest Questingte Don Davis Jgmon Mraxtor Shorry Rawlenspecker Dudge Lynch Howe Bank N.C. Burnaldo James Boyle Wits

Stout 3 Honored By Telephone Men at Fairmont Meeting

The West Virginia Independent Telephone Association elected officers for the ensuing year at Fairmont. President J. Walter Barnes of Fairmont, vice president for the first district J. A. Whee, second district C. T. Aiken, third district EB. kK eartfords, fourth district ugh Amin, and fifth district f Hhn jit motetary W. C. Maodlan of Wheeling and Loy hley of Weston as treasurer. Executive slate named J Welter Barnes A.C. Davis W.G. Minniciit Ther a Penabiey. alternates listed J. B. Cochran W. Frank Rose O. 4ay s. 8. Jortliter j. The executive temporary Tang Inlows: W. C. Handlig J. Walter Barnes Lined Gorghler A. T. Davie and Charis Bure.

West Virginia Independent Telephone Association Innowion Fairmont J. Walter Barnes Iheat Istrict J. A. Whee C. T. Aiken EB. Kk Eartfords Ugh Amin Hhnjit W.C. Maodlan Wheeling

Wind Interferes With Boat Race In Annapolis

In Annapolis Maryland today wind disrupted a boat race causing delays and unclear results. Officials indicate the conditions affected all crews and may lead to a rescheduled or revised outcome.

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