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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1908

Page

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Rison Martyrs Remembered At Jersey Dedication Parade

President Taft attends the dedication of a monument honoring the Jersey martyr ship prisoners. A large parade includes about 40 000 people and many marines as the procession moves from Port Liberty to Fort Green Park in Brooklyn.

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West Virginia Swing Boosts Taft Victory Hopes

The Washington Post reports Glaazcock’s win signals GOP strength in West Virginia as Republicans rally around Taft. James Matthews, WV Republican chair, notes party unity despite polls and factional tensions while predicting prosperity upon Taft’s return.

Washington Post Glaazcock West Virginia SV Matthews West Virgin Jim Willard Virginia Tait Repiblican West Virgin West Virginim Cabues Taft Ars Clase

Postmaster Change Notices in Washington D C

Contiguea reports a resignation and appointment in Washington with Whe Harbor Post Office changes. Gower resigns as postmaster of Ticker County while Hobson is appointed to take over duties.

Washington, D-L Nee B_ Goodwin Ay Hobson Ticker County Gower

Aunt of Congressman Devenor Dies in West Virginia

Local obituary from Farkersburg West Virginia reports the death of Lyda Evens age 34, described as the aunt of Congressman FE Ty Devenor of Wheeling. Funeral arrangements to be announced tomorrow.

Farkersburg W. Va

Endowment for Dineen Brick Building in Grafton Corner

Frederick Dern of Grafton endows the M A of Grafton with a splendid brick building on the corner of Mist and Anelemyrne streets. The pew currently occupied by Lip mreteelation is part of the new edifice confirmed in the will.

Erie Frederick Dern Grafton

Bitten Bester Steel Plans New Acid for Increased Capacity

In Brrrsaria Virginia on a November date, the Bitten Bester Steel corporation outlined a plan to cast MW.000 of a new acid used to increase its capacity at the Pittangee Mistrick plant. The move aims to boost production and efficiency in its metal processing.

Brrrsaria Bitten Bester Steel Corporation

Local Miner Identified After Interurban Car Death

The body of John Kuran identified at Clifford Osborn morgue Friday night as a single man employed at Solou coal mine. Countryside authorities arranged services at Clifford Osborn chapel and burial in Elk View cemetery after a formal funeral held Saturday afternoon.

Te Shw Win Fairmont Clacksbersdinc

Homeless Boy Falls In Street In Calamitous Scene

A disheveled homeless boy falls in the street as crowds and police officers assemble. Witnesses recount frenzied activity while authorities attempt to assist the youth amid confusion and concern.

Seasonal Mystery From Fractured OCR Lines

A fragmentary OCR text hints at winter themes with references to sleigh bells and seasonal imagery. It includes garbled phrases about water supply and a tolling time of year, with uncertain names and locations obscured by errors.

Election Certificates Issued by County Court

Certificates of election were issued to successful candidates by the county court.

Ceyrifentes

Emperor of China Reported Dead After Illness

A cable from Pekin confirms the Dowager Empress’s mortally ill status and reports the Chinese Emperor’s death occurred on the night of November 10 after days of declining condition. The London report notes the Emperor’s death followed 3 o'clock in the evening, with earlier notices heightening the urgency of the situation.

London Eng Chines Pekin China Reuter Telegram _ Company

Metcalf Resigns as Secretary of the Navy

Secretary Victor B. Metcalf resigns to take effect December 1 due to ill health. Assistant Secretary Trinan H. Newbury will become his successor.

Washington, D.C Victor B. Metalf Ansinte Trinan HH. Newbury Metcalf

Coopers Indicted in Nashville Grand Jury Probe

Nashville November 11 grand jury investigating the filing of United States Senate candidate Ward Carmack returned indictments against Col T Cooper his son Kobly Cooper and ex Sheriff Jon Sharpe. They face charges related to illegal acts and receiving before the fact.

Nashville Unite States Senate Wutwera Ward Carmack Moniley Lave Ps T. Cooper Kobly Cooper Jon 2. Sharpe Wapler Sharpe Wip Belme

Explosion and Fire Kill Three at Linden Food Plant

In Crawfordsville Indiana on November 14 an explosion at the American Mfg Company stock feed factory in Linden likely fatally injured George Smith Roy Mangus and Warner Keefe. Two others were seriously hurt, the building burned and was destroyed, with losses estimated around 209000 dollars.

CATR OW INDICTED IN DAYTON MANSLAUGHTER CASE

Indictment returned in Dayton Ohio involving a man identified as a former Republican representative candidate. The case centers on a fatal automobile collision during a July day, with details obscured by the damaged text. Authorities proceed with legal action.

Dayton Catrow Ant In & Intorer Witina Automobile

Police Chief Hunted. Parsons Hunt Under Way

Cleo of Pollew Joseph Stearny has joined a hunting party in Tucker County for two weeks. A jetty boat will host camping as the search for game continues. Michael Joyce acts as police chief during the absence of Mr Turmind Harry Brooks.

Cleo Pollew Joseph Stearny Parsons Moultain Tucker County Michael Joyce Harry Brooks

Afi Cold Qorge sale by United States Express Company

Four hundred pieces of trade and relief goods were seized at the railway station in a sale conducted by the United States Express Company. The items, originally shipped in boxes, include untouched crates and related freight discovered at the scene.

United States Express Company

Ballot History Highlights Prohibitionist Rise in 1919 Campaign

The piece surveys election trends across states, noting a clash between Republicans and Prohibitionists. It cites governors and legislative outcomes, county option fights, and anti saloon leagues, with county option defeats and mixed results for prohibition across multiple states. Strong entities include Taft era Republicans, Anti-Saloon leagues, and governors like Falk and Harmon, with references to Ohio, South Dakota, Nebraska, and others.

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Crowds Gather Around Downtown Jail After Shooting

A night of turmoil near the county jail ends with Henry Honey firing at Sheriff Lawler and injuring no one, as crowds ring the jail and court room. The incident prompts immediate arrest and ongoing legal actions, with details of the defiant suspect and the court’s response unfolding.

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West Virginia King's Daughters Elect Officers in Wheeling

At the annual convention in Wheeling the West Virginia branch of the King's Daughters elected officers for 1920 1921 including Anna F Fohnson as State Secretary and Hayre as Recording and Parreigension Sec Wheeling. Delegates to Bucyrus Ohio in May were chosen with Mrs Walter I Bull of Clarksburg named as representative for the official publication.

West Virginia King’s Daughters Wheeling Anna F. Fohnson Will McLain Bucyrus Walter I Bull Clarkeburs King's Daughters B. F. Robinson Misa

Rockefeller to Testify in Government Suit Over Standard Oil

John D. Rockefeller plans to testify when the government's suit to dissolve Standard Oil resumes next week. He will explain matters concerning the giant corporation and his role within it.

Standard Oil Co New York John D. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company Gigantie Corporation

Goers Hunt Long Mountain Trip

J Worthy Schrader left for the mountains beyond Richwood on a hunting trip to be gone a number of days. He went well prepared for the journey and time away.

J. Worthy Schrader Richwood

Explosions Reap Death Harvest In Roanoke

Reports from Roanoke Virginia detail multiple explosions at plants causing deaths and injuries. Names mentioned include John Hubbard Fred Cadwol and Elbert Millar among workers injured or killed. An oyster supper is announced for First Baptist Church on Tuesday November 17.

Heidi First Baptist Church Ioorten

Chicago Crain Maid Chicaod Bowl T4 Wawewe

Partial OCR shows a Chicago sports item with a bowl score and fractional lines. Readable bits reference a team or player named Crain and a Chicago venue or event. The torn text mentions a final score around 63 1 4 to 47 7 8 with references to corn and optics.

Chicaod Opty

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