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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
1
In Surveland May 183 the Municipal traction Company faced a sharp strike by workers. Night violence left several injured as trucks on Superior Avenue were wrecked and shop windows blasted by dynamite. A car carrying passengers panicked but no injuries were reported. Officials revived talks to end the strike by arbitration.
The late Miss Nancy Shuttleworth leaves bequests to relatives and a memorial window. Ellen Bib receives 600 dollars. nephews Thomas Dix and W E Tate get 460 dollars each. Charles Wines Shuttleworth 600 dollars. G W Shuttleworth a nephew 500. Hettie Young a niece 100. Margaret Vardvevort a niece 100. Henry Haymond, trustee, 200. residue of both personal and real estate shared among heirs Notley Shuttleworth Bealey and Lulu Shuttleworth.
Senator Taylor of Tennessee delivered his maiden Senate speech detailing tariff and supremacy legislation. He argued for protectionist measures and national sovereignty during the Washington session on May 19.
Attorney General Conley and colleagues spent most of last week in Washington consulting with the lead lawyers on the case. The new attorney general impressed officials at the capital and received public praise for his ability and temperament.
The Warry Daris moving pictures have run two weeks at the Grand Opera House. The program for Wednesday includes The Black Vrinee A Good Position and Kenfermens Kein Eye Over 200 feet of Pathe latest films and Christmas scenes illustrated.
A Norfolk passenger train on the through line between Sardhim and Hillsboro derailed after a rail spread near Columbus. One coach overturned, twelve passengers reportedly injured in the incident.
Local reports indicate Prof. Thomas I Nodges of Morgantown will publicly declare his run for governor as a Democrat. His home county backing suggests a formal announcement soon, likely by a leading local Democrat in a lengthy address outlining state policy views.
Captain William R. Gunn, prominent West Virginia politician, lawyer, and Confederate army veteran, died at his home in Point Pleasant today.
The Massachusetts Gas Company Intertains secured control of the Federal Coke Company of Fairmont West Virginia after two years of trials. They found about 8 500 acres of coal and a deposit yielding millions of tons suitable for their purposes, surpassing tests of other coking sources.
Sandusky Ohio May 13 a found upturned sailboat indicates that three young men Arnout Meldemann Willian Schafer and Fred Lambrecht were drowned in Sandusky bay last night in a tragedy reported today by local authorities.
A late notice reports higher service pay for U S Army personnel, noting increased rates for non commissioned officers and enlistees. The change aims to boost recruitment and retention amid ongoing service.
The American Window Glass Company issues new glass prices. For plain glass the price is 40 and 40 for single and double strength. For other glass types the rates are listed as 20 and 10, reflecting a five percent cut from prior levels.
Indianapolis May 19 John H. McGaighney aged 54 a former member of the county board shot and killed at his home amid a widening scandal involving the county commissioners. One current board member has already been indicted and a prominent Republican politician is named in connection with the case.
Five suits filed in Marion County Superior Court by Attorney General Bingham challenge Indianapolis Brewing Company Terra Brewing Company Capital City Wing Company Home Brewing Company and American Brewing Company for exceeding corporate powers by leasing saloon buildings and engaging in real estate. requests dissolution and forfeiture of corporate rights.
The first meeting of the Modern Protective Association gathered seventy two members at Bagies hall. J. A. Crandall presided and installed officers for the year including President G. G. Mitchell Vast President Mina Helen Price Vice President J C Tutter Preleo Joseph Niges Secretary G B Crandall Treasurer J B Prica Guide Rose Ming Kildow C G Hy M Allison Trustees C C Syringston C Suilth P Greer Meetings are set for the first and third Monday nights in Magles hall.
A musical and literary entertainment will be held next Monday evening in Astron Hall by the Woman's Club. Proceeds go to the library fund. The program features Miss Emma Jewell Ross as reader, Professor Antrey Martin's quartet, Prof. A. G. Smith tenor, and Miss Jessamine Renshaw on piano.
The warrant against Sam Robinson for criminal assault on Jenne Patchard was dismissed in Magistrate Gordon's court on Monday afternoon after the hearing found no evidence to sustain the complaint.
A steamship named Krouprive Wilhem sailed through South Africa carrying a large gold cargo valued around 4.5 million dollars. The vessel was bound for Bremen and then to France, with payments routed via New York banks.
In New York on May 19 leading railroad and other stocks climbed to the year's highest prices amid heavy trading on the stock exchange.
May 19 Morgantown WV area reports Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad to extend from Fayette county along the Monongahela toward Morgantown West Virginia. A $10,000 payment to Monongalia County secures a right of way under a new bridge. Friction with Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads over the Buckhannon Northern line nearly delays construction. If not completed in three years the franchise and purchase price revert. The Lake Erie and Pennsylvania jointly own the Monongahela River railroad from Brownsville to Morgantown, five miles apart.
The West Fork glass factory will not close for the year until July 3 as management aims to run the plant. The decision comes amid uncertainty, with workers and fans informed that the closure date is tentative and subject to completion of ongoing adjustments.
Washington May 19. GW McClindle of Charleston representing West Virginia in the debt case asks the United States Supreme Court to appoint John W. Yerkes of Kentucky or Charles Littlefield of Maine as master to take testimony. Virginia lawyers submitted the names of G W Pepper of Philadelphia and Charles Darlington, a local lawyer. Appointments will be made soon.
May 19 report from county court cites Major Newcomer of the U S Engineers in charge proposing an electric ferry over the river. A motor on the ferry would draw power from a cable stretched across the water, with supporting posts on both shores. The plan includes safety lines and a system to keep the vessel steady against currents.
The circuit court adjourned parts of the criminal case as jurors heard testimonies about a series of fires and confessions. Detective Joseph Gelgany of Baltimore helped forge leads as the jury found Sam Hunter guilty of felonious shooting Jay Fowler at Waldo coal mine. Austin Highland was fined for assault and battery, and G Hugh Michaels faced theft charges for stealing a silver horn from Jack Hays valued at sixty five dollars.
Mr Harle reported the theft at the rink to Officer Harry Brooks. Three youths confessed and returned the property. Parents expressed grief. Brooks recommended no further action, praising his humanity and intelligence.
At a congregational meeting on Monday night the Rev Dr McClelland of Washington Pa was chosen as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The position was vacant after Rev Dr W M Hudson resigned to become a college president. Dr McClelland is a familiar pulpit speaker with national reputation.
Returns from the Alabama Democratic primary show Bryan carrying the state and defeating Governor Johnson of Minnesota who trails with a strong but insufficient vote lead in a tight race reported from Montgomery on May 19.
In Baltimore on May 19 the Episcopacy committee reported progress on reforms at the General Convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Ten bishops were elected in this session, with retirement for one bishop noted among the changes.
Police seized a gambling room in the Traders hotel basement after a Monday night raid led by Officers Wiley and Haehy near the mayor. Loyd Dutt faced charges for running the operation and was jailed on bond while others appeared for pleas or fines.
The body of the Erie veteran boy, son of Ross F. Stout, former resident of Chrisburg, arrived by train with the bereaved family. He was run over by a lumber truck at the father's Brbacon yard while at work Monday. Details remained unclear until after the family's arrival. The body will be taken to Quiet Ogl for burial.
A lawsuit alleging anti trust violations against Standard Oil was filed in an eligible court today. The action was brought by the state seeking prosecution on charges tied to the state anti trust law.
T. J. Pranels of Whinonparg and B. M. Musgrove of Imperial faced a disturbance dispute over some change Monday night. The fight spilled onto the sidewalk where Constable Ford stopped them and placed both under arrest. They posted bond for a hearing before Magistrate Gordon Tuesday afternoon on charges of disorderly conduct.
Found dead in Charleston May 19 James A Stimson a machinist was intoxicated and shot himself. Some think a murder may have occurred as the shot passed almost straight through the forehead with no powder marks. Stilson's nearest relatives live near Boston. he was married.
George Story aged 72 was shot and killed by his son George Story Jr who then killed himself. The elder Story was a member of Weaver and Brothers wholesale drug firm. The engagement and quarrel preceded the fatal act though details remain unclear.
A Parkersburg United States court term opens with a large docket. J B Moran of nearby Sartingburg faces a charge of illicit selling amid multiple other cases listed for adjudication. Deputy Sturmball WD Brown and Commissioner Brown of Kitch are noted in the proceedings.
Charleston May 19 After forty years as pastor of First Presbyterian church Rev J C Barr D D tendered his resignation and is replaced by Rev Dr Eronst Thompson who has served as co pastor during a period of growth and service to the church session accepts the resignation with compliments
The mo aged division held its regular meeting at Traders Hall with members from Grattan Pabt Bont Westen Richwood Auckhau pon and Parkersourg among others. Chairman C E Bower of Grafion presided as the gathering was well attended and orderly.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a judicial or police note mentioning a magistrate, jury, and disorderly conduct. Names appear garbled. no clear event, date, or location is determinable from readable text.
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