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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1908

Page

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Flood of Buying Orders Spurs Nationwide Business Boom

New York reports a flood of buying orders and rising stock prices as business activity boosts optimism. The National Association of Manufacturers magazine cites surveys showing manufacturers plan to add roughly 125 thousand workers by December, with about 50 thousand more employees overall in 12 thousand plants, signaling a broad industry expansion across sectors and regions.

New York Stock Exchange National Association of Manufacturers American Industrian Ts Oecial Magazhie Arite Couttry Damands Ty Securits

Glasscock Wins Big in State Return Counts

Final returns from multiple counties show Glasscock leading Winnott by 12,262 votes. The tally across Democratic counties favored Bennett while Republican counties favored Glasscock, with Chairman Matthews predicting a 42,000 minimum and a state plurality around 26,000 to 27,000.

Willan BE Glasscock Winniott Bennett Glasuack Abi S. Vi Matthews Les Garlons Tatt

Senator Roosevelt and Senator Plath in the Senate race

Washington observers debate Roosevelt's potential support for Plath's senatorial bid. Many doubt acceptance under the "condition" would stand, while others warn a possible decline. Officials say the president's stance remains uncertain.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Plath Washington

Taft and Mrs Taft Greeted by Wycom Guests in Hot Springs

President Taft and Mrs Taft arrived in Hot Springs on November 7. A rousing welcome by notable guests and local officials marked the morning reception at the resort, though some details in the dispatch appear garbled.

Hot Springs Taft Mrs Taft

Richmond Court Term Voices Several Appellate Decisions

Richmond Virginia November term court reports list judges Gort, Drichard, Morrix, Wandlit and more. Cases include Patrick Creek Lappy Co and Ce Tewl versus We allée Cont and Land Co, Ohio Winner Company, among others. Decisions reverse or remand with costs, McDowell dissenting in some.

Richmond Union Hunter Circuit Gort Drichard Judes Morrix Ieanhey Die Couure Tna Apinion Payrick Creek Lappy Company Ce Tewl We Allée Cont and Land Company Ohio George Johnaan Districe Parkersburg W. Va Conta Tudge McDowell Madison J. Bros Crustes Appellant George W. Johnson Appuilecs Ure District Court W.va Costa Tyee McDowell

Pass Alarm Misread by Fire Crew at Second Street

An alarm from Dr J Te Smith's property on Second Street was misrouted to the rear of the building. Firemen hesitated then proceeded to the kenne as the alarm misdirected them to the wrong location, causing a brief delay before stopping.

Tra

Awful Fate Report From Grafton West Virginia

Fragmentary OCR reveals a distressed message mentioning Grafton West Virginia. It references a Baltimore and Ohio conductor, clothing, and a Coke oven incident. The legibility is poor and specific details are unclear.

Extra Session Likely After March First, Says Representative

Representative Vayan of the Ways and Means Committee told President Mensevett that tax revision will not be ready for the coming session. An extra session is expected to be called for the issue, with most opinions pointing to March 1 as the trigger date.

Washington Vayan, Citatran Waya and Menus Committee Prealdun Mensevett Payne Destarei Congress

Contracts At Rlo Thveod Shink Brothers In Dodge Clethen

Fragmentary OCR shows Shink Brothers of the city awarded contracts for brick work and plant construction along the Chercy River area near Panter Campeny. Most text is garbled but references to Dodge Clethen Pin Camp and ongoing building work are present.

Shink Brothers Rishwood Sane Stestee Oteims le Halle Ug Dho Chercy River Panter Campeny Tor Bolln Dodge Clethen

Chicago Grain Market Update

Chicago market notes show wheat at 4-0 and oats at 1-2 per bushel with November pricing. Local commodities report lists figures for T-Wheat and corn futures in Al state trading.

FAME Story Sparks Turmoil at Blueleenay Mills

A labor dispute erupts as workers plan a voiced protest over tariffs and wages. The workforce threatens to strike, aiming to disrupt production at Bluelreenay Mills while management denies any reduction in pay. Public tensions rise as election rhetoric feeds the unrest.

Prince Frederick William Travels With Court Zeppelin

Prince Frederick William travels with the royal court in Germany as the Zeppelin tour arrives. The event signals a formal ascent in T-town activities with officials noting the prince's presence and associated ceremonies.

Firtederichshafen Ger Frederick William Pind Zeppelin

Glasscock to take rest from duties in West Virginia trip

Governor-elect William E. Glasscock will depart next week for Hot Springs Virginia to rest for three weeks after the taxing campaign. He plans a statewide tour of state institutions, then a stop in Charleston to map his program for the upcoming session, with much time spent in Charleston to gain familiarity with state affairs.

Beorgantown William E. Glasscock Wear Virginia Hot Springs Nid Smorgumtons West Virginia Wil Ho Charterion

Remains Taken to Weaton for Coal Miner Alaines Wyaner

The remains of Alaines Wyaner, a young coal miner, were taken to Weaton amid relatives. The local Baltimore & Ohio rail yards incident is noted as the cause of death, with scarce readable details pointing to the funeral arrangements and family statement.

Alaines Wyaner Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Weaton Peidas

Creed Collins Company Creditors Meet in Parkersburg

At a creditors meeting in Parkersburg, overseen by T. Al Brown, the Creed Collins company selection of Leister was confirmed with November month. The record notes referential bankruptcy context and November timing.

Creed Collins Company oMer T. al Brown Referen | Gankruptes Parkersburg Leister Witil

West Virginia Supreme Court Meets in Special Session

Charleston November 7 The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hold a special session Monday. The court convened briefly after September elections and adjourned until after the election. Judges were recalled October 26 to determine a contest relating to the Mingo county election.

Charleston West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Mingo County

Trust Loses Sew Yori Antitrust Case Ruling

Nov 7 report that the U S government’s Sherman act case against the American Tulipero Company as a trust operating in restraint of trade was sustained by a United States circuit court panel comprising judges Combe Cox Noses and Wards.

Yori Tuliwero Company Judwentacombe, Cox, Noses and Wards United States Thera Toms

Turp Tie Electors Vote Narrowly Over Breap in Missouri

Missouri returns from 441 of 444 counties show Turp leading Breap by 3,282 votes. Partial data from missing counties suggests early estimates and statewide totals may shift as remaining precincts are reported.

BT. Louis Turp Silasouri Breap

Women Take Up Hunting Licenses Across Albany State

Scores of women across the state have filed applications for hunting licenses, according to reports to the State Forest, Fish and Game Commission. The trend shows growing participation in outdoor activities among women, reflecting broader shifts in recreational roles and license issuance patterns.

Albany

Delegates Gather for West Virginian Trade Convention

Delegates from Huntington Wheeling Charleston Clarkabur e and others prepare for the State Trade convention in Wheeling. Notable attendees include U S Senator Henry G Davis Former Governor A B Piom ing and numerous chamber and board of trade leaders. The program features speeches by distinguished guests and a banquet at nine thirty p m Wednesday with a roll of participating organizations and city representatives.

Clarkabure Wilk Walk Theiatkehurs Board of Trade Davis Sweet Virginia Hayttong Maxwell Charles B. Lamvera A. Thorn Gates Castor Church Arthur Thorn United States Henry G. Davis A.b.pioming Igeuveillon Apa Geo W. Lutz Geo. C. Nagle WB. Treis S. Gist AL Miller A. Eisel George Ca. Blackford J.C Brads S. Carr Barton Élsket F. Reister Re M. Brown A. Myosehenk B. W Ogtebey Huntington Chamber of Cam Dam AD Morsman A. We Weininger We Pheliia Wholesite Grocers Association W. C. McConsuEbes ParkereBurs Alien Brook Wheeling J.B. Stevenson Huntingtons RC Gayford R. G. Habbard Charleston Gansawey Bona We Fiennes W. Marpte Yosks JM Cain Tyne Davide Gon Frank S.soith Ulleshaw W. W. Jackson H- H Associaton HO Lewis Merchants National Bank Clarksburg McGrew Parkersburg J. S. Hill National City Bank Charlenton George F. Miller First National Bank Huntington Clarksbirr Board of Trade A. K Thorn B. afcCarty Chas Saliey L. Duncay Arthur Paresons H. G. Davis B. Higio Detden M. Mt. Smith W. G. Wilton Lee Groudh W.H On Sutherland M. H. King W. K John Gutdnd Johnson Wi Staxwel Taylor A. F AW Wilmadh Herman G.yobnson Weles Waliehare Board of Trade B. Cathper Neviil C. Fe Wairich Path Fallotiont Board Tide J- Me Waray L. Pittebjatm Claw. Walden Ora Khany Cinningaa Malone J He Clark Gaotae Peri J. Rowenthal P. Laden A. Reynalds Tetae Murphy Ry. Pembeton Li. P. Walker Bob Morkan

0 WOGRATS CLAN on Httapi Tadges Shanok and Price

Democratic headquarters claim Creamer and Shaver defeated. Republicans concede little as results trickle in. The state ticket fight looms with ongoing calls for concession and contested returns.

Shanok Price Camuianim Ane

Bishop Moore To Lecture At Gort Cleenochat Church

Bishop David H. Moore LL D will lecture Thursday night at Gort Cleenochat Episcopal church on What an American could gain from the Sino Japanese War. His talk traces his travels from the Boxer Rebellion through the Russo Japanese conflict and includes firsthand notes from recent campaigns and voyage aboard the Sungari. The lecture aims to promote Christian fellowship as urged by the Wesleyan and Buckhannon communities.

David H. Moore LL. D Gort Cleenochat Episcopal Church Gishop Moore Adie Sungari Che Chamilia Aiseka Buckbannon Moore

Pension Granted to Mary E. Howerd for Half of 20 Year Claim

The document notes that Mary E. Howerd of Cumberland has been granted one half of a twenty year pension after eight years of desertion. The allowance is described as an actlferencr under the Fire act, authorized by the act of Songrese on March 3, 1899. Attorney M. Inenp Brown represented the case.

Mary E. Howerd John H Hoang Cumberland M. Inenp Brown

Normal school term ends with record enrollment

Large Glass Fairmont reports the Fall term of the Normal school closing after a highly successful period. The teachers training department shows larger enrollment and progress. the graduating class in June is expected to number forty or more, the largest in school history. Principal Dr. C. J. C. Bennett faces pressure but plans a preparatory course for winter and spring terms. The literary models and Friday programs are strong this year.

Fairmont Ralning C. J. C. Bennett

Death of William D. Cornigh A New York executive found dead

William D. Cornigh, second vice president of the ThesToy Paris Railroad Company and director of several firms, was found dead in his bed at the Auditorium Aquaz. Death appeared to be due to heart failure. Local authorities reported no foul play.

Chicago Willam D. Cornigh New York thesTnioy Paris Railroad Company Aquaz

More Men Go To Work In Chattanooga Dust Jobs

In Chattanooga Tennessee on November 7 workers return to the dust work with the Queen and Crescent railroad amid a war for labor. Shops report operations resumed with a full force of men back at the engines and shop floors.

Chattanooga Tenn Queen & Creacent Railroad

Colcord and Mohler in Teacetend Case Summary

Colcord and Mohler are named in a court matter with references to Osorize and Walmer and a possible relation to Wiilsts. The fragmentary OCR text provides limited context on roles or dates but indicates a legal or formal proceeding involving multiple individuals.

Colcord, Thomas H Mohler, C. D Tecatend Osorize, Walmer, Wiilsts Uy

City Bond Ordinance Amended by Gough City Board

Local city officials amend the city bond ordinance as the Gough board meets to discuss changes. Gar oy and Johnne Heinrich vote Bernstorst. Yoaky chosen as arbamador to America with Haron von Speck von Sirnypre as arbiter.

GOUGH Beiley Gar Oy Johnne Heinrich Vot Bernstorst Yoaky Haron von Speck von Sirnypre Americn

Trial of Officers in Morality Case and City Council Actions

The report outlines trials of Potiiamen and Howard on charges of immoral conduct, with proceedings continuing into September amid county and city involvement. It also covers city council votes on bond amendments, water and paving contracts, street repairs, and approvals for infrastructure projects including a hospital annex and a factory expansion, with details on officials, committees, and funding decisions.

Potiiamen Howard Timn Dallee Eudwell Ladder Uejonchak Empire Mn Tale Lamberd Board of Trade Mr. Rototine Eeteaniaelony Muxiy J. Avana Charen Hort W. B. Ohiern Ove Enen Treas Ang Tito Cpunutt Ly Lombard Conaci Ave Funn Rett Johanon Lynch Amoien Suppend Empire Glan Company State Trameter Co Southern Pine Lumber Co Frink Welch - Ice & Sidtage Co Williams & Davinson Tariea Electric Co Riafone Antonio Fiera Sa C.c SORES Re. U Showalter Thomine Gl Dame Broaddus John Leon Loy Jon Gtraat Siley Jost DécKuss Lonch J. Fi Williams Dr. Gore Sacond Street Main Pike Repai Chemiere Reignert Dalnavpase Fullaine Pormila Cc. KR Ofden

State Board Meeting Schedule and Members Listed

Beginning Tuesday next week the state board of medicine will hold a meeting in Wheeling at which examinations occur and a class of 30 candidates will take tests. The board, chaired by Robins president with Barbee as secretary, has ten members from five districts, including Morgan, Dickey, Proudfoot, Warden, Barver, Hobium, Frame, Warner, Hivickere, and Barbee. the Dew law requires a diploma from a reputable medical school for exam eligibility.

Abe Nowambex State Board of Mealta Charleston D. Py. Morgan Clarksburg John K. Dickes Wheeling Ma. Proudfoot Rowlesburg de. A.B Warden Gration Eccott 1. Barver Chaseston J. J

Big Show at Grand Opera House Promises Spectacle

Grand opera house management books early appearance under four heavy guarantees. The Follies of JeuzT opens the season with a mammoth, unique perform ance described as a startling, leaning entertainment never seen in Clarksburn before. A large cast and intricate production promise a dazzling, unprecedented show for local audiences.

Grand Opera House Clarksburg

Shawkey Abroad for Study of European School System

Shawkey, superintendent-elect of the Fre Schools, leaves for New York to sail to Europe for two months. He goes as the representative of the National Civic Federation which has sent educators abroad to study school systems in several nations.

National Civic Federation Mec Quarleston P. Shawkes Department of Fre New York Eutope Europe Shawkey Tas

Returns From Portland Vote Count For President Race

In Portland Maine on November 7 returns show polling results by precincts. The Prohibition candidate Chafin received 4,404 votes, with Bryan at 36,650 and Taft at 31,244. Minor party candidates garnered smaller totals, while the overall turnout reflected the era’s political divisions.

Portland Bryan Miewiek Chafin Taba Sho Ingen

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