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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
1
Senator Hanna will not oppose Wilson Roosevelt endorsement by the state convention. The president asked him not to oppose and telegraphs that request will be respected. Ohio appears solidly Democratic for Roosevelt with no personal animosity from Hanna.
Cleveland May 27 Senator Hanna decided to offer no further opposition to a proposed resolution endorsing President Roosevelt’s candidacy at the Ohio Republican state convention. He declined further comment beyond a brief statement, though aides suggest Roosevelt’s candidacy may be a factor at the convention. A telegram to the President indicated his strong desire to have the party support his administration and bid for the presidency.
A Monongaly division wreck blocked Meadowbrook track when coal hoppers set by Whillmore and Obie railroad unloaded too heavy for the line. Cars derailed damaging rails and delaying service until 2:30 PM recovery operations. Pittsburgh Myers responded as crews rerouted traffic via Garton.
A city committee of committee chairmen conducted an inspection tour of the city and suburbs to identify possible cemetery locations. No definite plan or site was settled, with discussion likely postponed until the next city council meeting.
Attorney C. Sutton travels from Westminster to Martinsburg then Winchester Virginia to deliver the annual memorial oration before the Army of the Republic on Decoration Day. He is supported by sister Mary and is praised for his eloquence and credit in public speaking in Winchester.
Messrs W L Pomeroy and M Hatten directors of Trobst Furniture of Pomeroy Ohio arrived in Clarksburg to push plans for relocating the manufacture and moving the plant to this city. Anthony Bowen of the Clarksburg Industrial Company accompanied them to view a site and discuss site preparation with General Manager Bowen. Construction and removal plans are being shaped and officials will soon begin work on the move.
The annual recital at Sroaddas Institute showcased notable effort and excellent work by students and instructors. Despite sickness causing omissions, performances by Lena Tartlett Eva Proudfoot Marpwrite Ford Vira Wells Lillian Keys Jones Lulu Smith John Boyles Fay Williams Georgia Garrett Ella Simmons and others received hearty audience appreciation for their refined numbers and overall program quality.
For days a vera has been wit foe the latest of Okey Kobles near Center Berane. Okey Whitehair accuses Golden of shooting on May 17. The constable attempted arrest. Golden agreed to appear in Justice David's court for trial Wednesday afternoon. The case featured accusations of character attacks on the Whitehair family. Both men were found guilty of violations of the law and fined, with costs.
Two thousand men are employed as the Corps of Engineers surveys Wabash area. Gratton and Grafton host talks of graft and rail actions while engineers map routes avoiding busy tracks. Several camps near Harbor County and Tayloe, with routes proposed along Buckhannon tracks to near the national cemetery, dominate the discussion.
A long illness ends for a local figure with a daily circulation of greetings and notices. The piece lists shops, streets, and people in Glen Elk area, including names like Luther W. Bilivoe and George Mutter, amid scattered community updates and a medical discussion from a Morgan University exhibit.
The A C Moore camp of Sons of Veterans an affiliate of Grand Army of the Republic will hold Decoration Day exercises next Saturday at their post. They will be accompanied by the S A Lewis brass band to render patriotic music during the event.
A special recital will be held in the Drapel Teall at Wiraldus Institute with an interesting program titled Yeimgarcimel. The event coincides with institute entertainments and other exercises, drawing attention to a series of local businesses along West Main Street and a brewing company on Glew Avenue. Community officials note good taste and sanitary concerns, with calls to maintain property upkeep and safety.
The Adison Motion feature company staged a show at Traders Opera House under YMCA auspices. A good sized audience attended and praised the performance highly.
Civil docket shows pleas of not guilty entered in several misdemeanor slot machine cases in process. Trials and continuances noted include a number of named defendants and a continuing railroad and corporate suits among the morning and afternoon docket actions.
William Hutchinson, a colored driver for the Swift & Co company, collected a check that was cashed but he vanished that evening. Reports say the check, payable to Swift & Co, was for 26.20. Investigators seek Hutchinson and clarify the theft and loss of the funds while noting inconsistent alibis and rumor surrounding why the check went missing.
Former Av M. Reclurred pastor Rev Je Mortis pens a Telegram from Tyrmine to commend Clarksburg. He describes an east trip to New Jersey and Binberry Love, noting prosperity, future furniture industry potential, street improvements, and civic growth. He wishes the town well and predicts it may become the state’s leading city in size.
Property owners prepare a petition to introduce a new street opening. The document requests the city to own and maintain a wide avenue paralleling Thin Street, extending from Tee Street to Uickmet Street, west of the current block. W P Molengrees to negotiate land transfer for the property rear needed for the plan.
A miner died when slate fell, his life extinctions confirmed as the body was recovered. An inquest was deemed unnecessary, and the deceased was brought to Holy Cross Cemetery for burial.
Social event notes reveal Mr and Mrs James W Williams hosting Tuesday Euchre with guests touring an imaginary Parkersburg and back. Leatherbury entertains next. five tables played. Jane Bas Yorine At thy chase led by Mrs Morrison. Fatal mining accident near Erwin Loutherport reported with inquest deemed unnecessary. Body sent to May Cross Cemetery.
In Wetzel county district, the Squtty Yeon Oil Co shows drift toward a tent well on the Mary Bennett farm with sand across. The SP Starkey farm is minorly affected by stray sand while No 36 on the Robinson site has a 20 barrel producer in Gordon. Williams farm in the Silom district drills toward the fifth interval as field activity continues.
The Stetlite Petroleum company, based in this city, reports a good new well in the Goose Rock district of Dodgedos county. The 2ibarnl producer shows improvement after a prior low output, indicating progress for the Salt Sind field.
The Clartaburs Opera House band seeks a public venue for a concert amid concerns over suitable spaces and crowd safety. Citizens argue for or against erecting a temporary platform in a court or streets to host the performance, with debates on accessibility and decorum.
Samuel Le Bayes of Cortl and Coitig Chair company in New York travels through Clarksburg and nearby areas. He confers with partners while visiting Weipenslayer and expects a return to Cortl within two to three days.
A prominent colored society group holds a wedding at Trinity Memorial M E Church in Clayton County. The ceremony features Weaver and Mrs Edward James with Rev J M Beane officiating. Afterward, attendees include Mrs Let It and others as the reception follows.
A brief item notes Morris Guthrie's improving condition with family backing. The report mentions medical attention and hopeful recovery, reflecting a steady restoration of health and ongoing treatment.
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