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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

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Thaw in Merits of Habeas Case Delay at Jail

Wary K Thaw petitions in a habeas corpus case arguing for placement outside Mattoawan asylum. Judge indicates Thaw may appeal and seek a different valuation before a week from next Saturday. Thaw to remain in county jail as proceedings continue with limited access to a defense.

Poughkierpsie Tostlea Morehauser Vollay Thew Fe Tirther Mattoawan Jal Tere Seelsion

Commencement Week At University Includes Sermon And Exercises

The university will hold a week of events from June 11 to 45 with the baccalaureate sermon on June 14 delivered by Bishop John W. Hamilton of San Francisco. Commencement address on June 15 will be given by Edward Minwoorth Brown and Governor W. M. C. Dawson. The week features inter-society contests, graduation exercises, and exhibits. Numerous students across departments are commended for graduation, including names in Arts, Law, Engineering, Medicine, and other schools.

Bune Quy John W. Hamilton U.P Francisco Cal Weday Edward Minwoorth Brown of Education D.C W. M. C. Dawson Wext Ginia College of Law School of Myr Dex Barnes Ane Arte Cider Corps Tiel Munter Arte Itford Tenwie Myers Clara Menning Sheldon Albert Jacks Collett Dennis Martin Wilts, Bachalur Ariv Thomas Bond Voulk Marebet Marchilan Geen Janos Hall Jonekins John Dana McNwatt George Wi Tam Pow James Ramiel Fen Glenn Albert Collier Lawres Davie Raunders Lioyd Marie Selby Jacob Alfred Yonkers Doctors of Medicine Samuel Dell Avaton Allen Eugene Burner Wit Vom Lee Coegel Robert Wirt Duneham Georgy Delhert Johnson Jon Harness Steenbergen Frank Poy Anderson Willian Te Laney Brightwell Harry Rutherford Downy Trewin Shaney Goldbarth Douglas Men Horniah Lowry Murehinal Huey Wowar Jit Tames Charlon Lewin Lowallyn Tamnéx Wim Maxwell Wensum Franklin McGinna Mont Metaller Marty Gun Shatter Tilly Ashby West Artinta Plane Musiic Marie Foul Dickinsin Lu-nay Benevine Kelley Helen Lavitant ‘Treat Crrifeate Mamig Walters Priest Ann Gain

Special Term Hearing for Public Nuisance Case in Northview

A special term of the county court is set for Wednesday to hear and receive the action of Citizens tax payers and inhabitants of Northview regarding Clarkstarg Line Company alleged to be a public nuisance in Washtalding tied to the death of a person on the roadway.

Northview

Two Dead and Forty Hurt In Philadelphia Incident

In Philadelphia on May 25 a street accident near Chestnut Hite Park injured over forty people and killed two. Police and witnesses described a chaotic scene as emergency crews assisted victims.

Philadelphia Chestnut Hie Park

Presbyterian pastor accepts First Church chain of duties

Dr. McClelland of Washington Pennsylvania former Alderman for Frenchman society in Presbyterian denomination has accepted the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church. He preached Sunday and announced his impending duties beginning next Sunday. He will move his family to Clarkshire and reside in the city. McClelland is a prominent platform speaker with a national reputation.

McClelland Washington, Pa Frenchman’s Society First Presbyterian Church William M. Haddon Waynesburg Cottage de. McClelland Niled Clarkshire Thee

Civil docket deferred in circuit court session

Monday morning the circuit court decided the civil docket would not be taken up this term due to farming commitments. The original docket will continue most of the week and likely part of the next, after which jurors will be discharged. Chancery cases may follow a few days later.

Te Waa Chancery Aun Hess

Curtin Talk Stirs WV Delegation in Washington Visit

General Curtin drew strong reactions in Washington on May 26 as he discussed Roosevelt’s renomination. He spoke of supporting Taft and then Roosevelt, while critics questioned his alignment with Curtin’s apparent shifting allegiance within West Virginia Republicans. Delegation members and managers weighed the implications for the national convention.

Washington, D.C Gengral Curtin West Virginia Curtin Raoyovelt Bonavent Taft Monswvelt Hare

Non-Union Men Vote on Equal Chance for Jobs

Cleveland May 25 non union employees of Wear Street War Company vote today to share positions with the old worker before the board of arbitration. Strike settlement hinges on the outcome. If the men opt to compete with the veteran, the workers will return to duties while arbitration adjusts the dispute. No trouble reported today.

Clevrland Wear Street War Company Olf Xtelkens Board of Arbitration

Osiris Temple Ceremonial at Arion Hall Next Friday

The Ancient Anthle Order notes a ceremonial at Osiris Temple in Wheeling. The event at Arion Hall on Main Street will feature Frank C Roundy receiving a special token in a formal dedication ceremony.

Oxirfe Tempie Arion Hall Main Wheeling Frank C Petkiene

Sunday Law In Effect On Closing of Liquor Rooms

The Sunday closing law prohibits sale of liquors in specified rooms from 42 o’clock Sunday night to 6 o’clock Monday morning and requires secure locking of all doors and windows. Officials must enforce compliance, report violations, and punish violators with fines and possible jail or removal of licenses for up to a year. Local police, sheriffs, and prosecutors are directed to act promptly against violations.

Jek Sher-I Jff

Mrs Elizabeth Sterley of Parkersburg Dies Suddenly

Mrs Elizabeth Sterley wife of James J Stealey of Parkersburg died suddenly at her home on Saturday afternoon from heart trouble. She was 68 years old and widow of Judge Stealey. She had lived in Parkersburg for twelve years and was active in Washington society before. She was a cousin of Mr Thomas Brady and connected to local Stealey families.

Elizabeth Sterley Idee Thomas J. Stealey Parkers Ture Mary Stealey Thomas G. Brady Fannie Stenley Nathan Oe Stealey Thin City Stenley Judine Stealey Ako Washington Ritchie Peasants County

Carpenter Fined For Public Disorder After Arrest

A man named Carpenter paid a dollar fine after a magistrate by Gordon imposed penalties for being drunk and disorderly in the street. He was arrested by Constable Schrader.

Carpenter Gordon Conxialle Sehrader

Masons Lay Cornerstone at Indianapolis Project

Masons from across Indiana gathered in Indianapolis on May 25 to lay the cornerstone of the Masonic temple under construction there.

Ndianapolis Ind Indiana

One Life Lost in Texas Floods Reported

A flood in Texas results in one fatality with homes evacuated and property damage reported in the Engle Ford area near Dallas. Residents describe rising waters, disrupted travel, and emergency responses as storms continue to affect Trinity region life.

Dallas Tera Mar Trinity

Court Trials Continue After Acquittals and Charges

R J Gasley was acquitted on a charge related to a disturbance after a Glen Bik fire. Ka Wilson faced trial for theft from Cora Cola works in Glen Bik and was found not guilty along with Fred Monroe on a related charge. Louis Tareosis stood trial on an attempted criminal assault involving a seven year old, with details unclear.

R. J. Gasley Eroult Ka Wilson Cora Cola Glen Bik Wilson Fred Monroe Louis Rial Imuault Oma

Gage Intervention for Liquor Suit Set Before Judge

Davin and others seek to be made party defendants in a case against Thomas G Platt United States Express and Adams Express by intervention. The matter will be heard before Judge Nothin on June 10. Davin aims to revive claims and compel a prior partner to receive one tenth shipmont of liquor.

Nathan Goff Davin Et al Grewent Liquor Company Thomas G. Platt United Stating Express Company Adamsx Express Company Nothin Davia Shipmontx Nquor

Mines Resume Full Operation in Clareburg Fairmont Region

Mines in the Clareburg and Fairmont area operated by Fairmont Coal Company and Clarksburg Fuel Company will run at full capacity this week and next. Preparations for full resumption are under way by mine officials, with enhanced activity expected regionwide and all plants operating as usual. Between seven and red thousand men are affected.

Clareburg Fairmont Fairmont Coal Company Clarksburg Fuel Company

Funeral for Mrs Marina Walter Held in Adamston

The funeral of Mrs. Marina Walter, wife of A C Walter, of Adamston, occurred Monday afternoon. Services were at her home and burial was in Green Lawn cemetery. Mrs Walter was 48. Death caused by cancer.

Marina Alice Walter A. C. Walter Adamston Green Lawn Cemetery Wailer

Ageo Man Dies in Sand Hill Near City

Cyrun Mitchell aged and esteemed citizen died Monday at his home near the city from the infirmities of old age. Survived by three sons and three daughters including Fanle Gordon Ira Mary Stiles Mint Blache and Hoyd Marvey and Harry Mitchell. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at 2580 o'clock with burial at Cork Cemetery.

Cyrun Mitchell Velock Hla Herne Sand Hill Old Nee Fanle Gordon William Gordon Ira Mary Stiles Joan Miles Mint Cork

Flood Sees Mass Evacuations Along Oklahoma Rail Line

May 2 report from Cuthrie Oklahoma describes a serious flood scene with railways threatened by rising water. Hundreds abandon homes as authorities warn of possible water damage and to seek higher ground, while crews work to reinforce embankments and reroute traffic.

Baker to be moved to Philippi for trial in tampering case

United States starenas B D Mott and deputies will take James A Baker from Wel copie Station to Philippi where he will be tried before Judge AG Dayton this week for tamper with the United States walls. Fuzzy Rugan, a witness, will accompany him. Court officials expect testimonies from a Pittsburg girl linked to Baker as the case opens. Baker denies guilt and threatens prison escape while officials vow close guarding through the trial.

United States Starenas Baker Cage Pittsburg Baker Wis Cireer Shihida New York Xala Rigor Kincald Tam Tay Han Ben New York City Kincaid Ime Thin District

City Court Hears Drunkenness and Disorder Fines

Mayor Edward J. Wood presided as forty cases on the regus lar session docket were reported in default of fines. Mont Zellar received twenty days’ work for drunkenness and fined $20. Carl McMillen and Edward Richter were sent to the airwets for five days. Eugene Craven and Alfred A. Bate faced fines for drunkenness. John Legars and Pat Miller also appeared for related charges with penalties imposed.

Edward J. Wood Crty Mont Zellar Altouta William Drummon Trente Coxte Carl McMillen Edward Richtermere Harry Biliott Pat Miller Arunkenjrers John Leggars Eugene Craven Alfred A. Bate Enron

Hupp Arrests Man in Grafton Hearing Morning

United States Deputy Marshal Hupp arrested Sam Pease at Grider Standay morning and transported him to Grafton for a hearing on charges of prevent violation.

Ted States Hug Sam Pease Grier Standay Hin Grafton

Woman's body found floating in barrel in New York

May 25 report from New York states a woman's body, wrapped in a garment and identified as female, was found floating in a barrel in Lite Ell Blawe between Ward's and Bantall's lands. The article suggests murder.

New York Haliored Ward Bantall

Wedding Ends In A Murder In Fairmont Fight At Wedding

Michal Lamar a foreigner shot a coal miner during a wedding celebration at Thoburn Saturday night in Fairmont. Lazar died at Cook’s hospital after a Sunday morning attack as officers tried to arrest attendees. Police and bystanders fought amid intoxication, a porch collapsed, and shots were fired injuring a man whose name appears as Lazar.

Michal Lamar Enterprise Cook's Hospital Fairmont Thoburn Satir J. 0 Bhiayér Monohgab William Indlay Plortly Afar Polleemen Pindlay and Thayer Hous Wald U Buy Tolay Manu Nereo J. A. Riedy

Monument unveiling preparations move forward nationwide

The city plans a national color decorated unveiling next Saturday with progress on banners and flags. Lawson & Todd Company of Pittsburg serve as official decorators and have opened headquarters in the former Watts-Lambert space.

Oltyetope Tn Buninow Messrs, Lawson & Todd Company Pittsburg Watts-Lamberd Company

Horse Thief Eludes Authorities After Mare Theft

A mare valued at $100 was stolen from Martha B Allen's barn on Big Buffalo last week. The thief rode away on the mare after taking a bridle and there is no clue or apprehension yet.

Martha B Allen Allen Big Buffalo

Odeon Hosts Walker and Barrel in Three Day Comedy

At the Odeon this afternoon Walker and Barrel appear at the Dabin for three days and nights with matinees Monday and Wednesday. The ventriloquist Henderson joins as a top act, touted as a thoroughly first class troupe from Chicago. Officials say the management is gratified to secure such distinguished performers for the week.

Walker and Barrel Henderson Dabin Odeon Chicago

Light Plant to Open at Imperial and Carver Corner

John W. Duty will activate his electric plant in the Imperial and Carver area on June 1 with a 32 horsepower Loree engine. The facility is expected to illuminate the Imperial area, including the neighboring cities, once operation begins.

John W. Duty Imperial Carver Salagas

City High School Hosts Junior Clean-Up Fire Drill Recitation

The City High School plans a student drill and safety exercise for junior students focusing on fire response procedures. Administrators emphasize orderly evacuation, attendance checks, and clear communication with teachers during the drill.

Notable Arrests on Dynamiting Case at Wyatt

Police and constables moved to arrest seven men at Wyatt on Sunday in a dynamiting and paternity related plot. Named individuals include Tathoe R. King, Boyd GC Berry Pilitours, Joe Kearns son Frank King, B Steley, Chartox Miller, James R. King, and H Gorden. Charges include dynamiting fish and paternity, with penalties up to 100 dollars fine and possible jail time. several suspects arranged appearances before the court on May 20th night.

Worthy Schrader B.W. Barbert Oiteur Mortieen Wyatt Tathoe R. King Woyd GC Berry Pilit Ours Joe Kearns King Q. B- Steley Chartox Miller Wetrul Odin James R. King Berry Eave Idatios Crrue Thamgean Shinnetan Appar H. Gorden Ax Monde Ting

Freedmen Mission Board Reports Strong Income and Expansion

The Board of Missions of Freedmen reported to the Presbyterian General Assembly that income met expectations, rising $3,060 from church collections and other sources. They showed growth in Sunday schools, churches, and education with 45,768 total members, 20,822 students in schools, and 12,576 teachers and pupils, noting no major conflicts among ministers and teachers.

Kansas Cfty General’ Assembly Miciaford

Sermon 15 Delivered to School Graduates

The central Presbyterian church held a Sunday morning service for graduates of Eli Hich schol. The pastor Tew. H. G Wohardson delivered a scholarly address to the class and congregation. Other church members joined the graduates in attendance.

Eli Hich Schol Presbyterian H. G. Wohardson Farmen Lucu

Inspection Day At School Showcases Pupils Work

An inspection day at the school drew many visitors this afternoon. The event highlighted student craft with pieces by pupils and the teacher’s efforts. Visitors responded positively to invitations extended by the teacher.

Convention Tomoko Mont Delegates Set for Denver Meeting

Delegates from the Mont deiegatas group will meet tomorrow morning to finalize arrangements for the Denver convention. The plan calls for the same two delegates to attend the event and represent the group.

Denver

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K. Thaw New York Justice Zine Ate Ettardemr Gertrude Wd Dr. McClelland Osiris Temple T.J. Stealey Parkersburg Masons Watexas Circuit Court Gage Fairmont-Clarksburg Martha Alice Walter Ageo Man Cyrus Mitchell Decors Oklahorma Cuthrie Okla Clayama Dng Yeggman Dayton Philippi Mayor Wood Hupp Man Thoburn Sity Fay Jufly Tx Robine Ethier Funtion Tersorrom Cfty High School Mission Board For Freedmen Presbyterian General Assembly H. G. Richardson Tomoko
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