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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
1
A formal statement from Vienna warns that decisive measures will follow unless Servian provocations cease. The note, issued in SMA dated November 16, states Vienna will be compelled to act if tensions persist.
Local magistrates report ten men arrested on Monday afternoon in Craftun on warrants. Evidence suggests involvement in a scheme supplying goods and rants with 229 worth of items. Investigations trace a wife’s shortened name and alleged illicit activity to a broader network. All suspects admitted during police questioning. a hearing awaits.
Officers of the Clarkstmrs Base Will Ascoriation plan a meeting for stockholders within Goxtrokorh days. Reported details include survey of plans and a ticketed agenda. The Emir Won game GP referenced.
Fragmentary OCR from California city page mentions date references and names but is largely unreadable. No coherent event or actions can be determined from the readable text.
In Rome this morning the Pope presided over a solemn service at St Vetere marking a major anniversary. The event featured a ceremonial procession and reflected on the historic papal traditions surrounding the occasion.
Dalgitne assumed responsibility for a body at the hospital, with notes mentioning burial and a funeral home. The fragment references a Camden area, a supervisor, and various names and dates, hinting at a late 19th or early 20th century local report.
Bishop P J Donahue of Wheeling spoke at a Chicago event honoring Sir Chatlin H L Firepatrics in connection with Catholic missionary efforts. He will return home this week as reports of injuries and other local notes surface from Street A.
Turin residents reacted with surprise to Senator Elkins denial of any engagement with the Duke de J Alri. Attempts to interview the Duke failed, leaving questions about the unclear royal connection and the impact on social circles in Turin.
Grafton set to observe Memorial Day on November 16 with local authorities and the Grafton Ways of Means presenting memorial drawings delivered by Hon. John McGraw. The event aims to honor fallen service members and include a formal address and commemorative activities.
Mrs Goffs will probate reveals executors J Cart Vance Lynn Hornor and J Hor nor Davis. Estate valued around 100000 with numerous legacies to family and friends including Mrs Myra Atkinson Earl Vance Dr Luther Haymond Mary Hornor and others. Several named beneficiaries receive amounts from 1000 to 10000 and multiple entries appear misread or garbled.
A Supreme Court justice in Richmond voices tentative view on a case involving a West Virginia company. The court plans to proceed today if the state exhibits sufficient evidence and witnesses Hal Wil are expected to testify under oath with written testimony and cross examination anticipated.
Mrs. Seat Riley Jr of Atta Viata died Sunday night at 10 25 o clock from Bright's disease and heart trouble. She leaves behind Hitchas a four days old child. Funeral is set for Thursday at 2 PM at the home of Mr. Tilia tether on Mali Hevla avenue. The Rev J E Bird pastor of Gold Ecbaret will officiate. She was 24 years old formerly Mrs. Meyer of Toa.
President elect William Taft plans to call a special session of the Sixty First Congress after March 4 to discuss tariff revision. He will travel from Washington to Cincinnati for family matters and then to Hot Springs with Mrs Taft. He will attend church and meetings in Washington, New York, and Augusta Georgia as he prepares for a winter rest and ongoing duties.
A hunting party near Vidinmont encountered a deer drive resulting in the death of a deer by gunfire. Participants included Allan Watson, Marshall Ady, and James Watson, with others named from nearby towns as preparations for a forthcoming competition.
All vaccinated residents and twenty nine junior guards are on duty day and night at Lumperpart. A single smallpox case has developed, setting alarm. Mayor T. M. Smith of West Milford attended the event today.
Fragmented OCR notes describe political dispute in Charleston with references to authorities, a chief clerk, and Governor Gizsecock. The garbled text mentions reformers, an office change, and potential succession questions, but specifics are unclear.
An elderly man died at home near Vatantine Bre terres Point Comfort Sunday morning after an accident. Funeral services were held at the daughter's home at 1 o clock and he was laid to rest at Qed Pettews cemetery. Survived by children Aire Imerett Times of Point Comfort unmarried, Lloyd Knight of Mount Clare, Kalgnt of Oxford, and J Yokntebt of Mare Tinton.
Mrs Strickler dies suddenly in Shinnston after a long illness. She was born near Hingport and lived with Dr. Strickler since their marriage on June 24, 1892. Survived by husband two brothers and a sister, funeral at 1:20 AM conducted by the Methodist Episcopal church.
Burglars entered through a porch door of the Emerick residence at Haywood while the family was at church and took 95 from Mr Emerick 7 from his wife and 35 50 from the son, with no clues pointing to suspects. In a separate incident dated Nov 16 Arthur Gren of Dreser Coal Co was shot and wounded by Charles Wallace a road section hand after a dispute over tools. Gren rushed to Welch hospital where bullet could not be recovered and Wallace fled, later pursued by detectives.
On November 16 in Martinsburg a Chicago to New York bound couple, Mr and Mrs Zuccero, were traveling when their steamer plans fell apart after an accident on a local trail. The unidentified male body was found near Cumberland and transported to the Catholic church for burial.
Washington Nov 16 Senator Stewien B Elking denied any engagement between his daughter Miss Katherine Elkins and the Duke de Abruzzi of the Italian navy The senator stated the engagement rumors were false and that his daughter and the duke are not intended to marry He added that public interest in the matter should cease and that he hopes clarification ends the speculation The exchange followed a notice attributed to Mrs Elkins and Miss Katherine Elkins from West Virginia time.
Michael Jose resigns from acting post amid mayoral conflict and police shakeup. Joyce reports to police headquarters as Wood orders replacement and appoints Yarnow Sins as acting chief until Chief Colles Stealey returns from an extracted trip in the mountains.
Elm Harbor reports a sale of 36 000 acres of timber land in Layne county North Carolina to William Whitmore and Sons of Philadelphia. Gol Ribu Hut ton John C Arhersit and Wirth Ward handled the deal. The price was $500 000.
The Marion Gas Coal Company of Enterprise is chartered with capital of $150,000, $50 paid in. Incorporators include Alex Coulter H C Bucket H W Coulter J Ry lanai and W A Coulter, all from Greensburg PA J 7 Bratt of Wheaton served a day. Local typos obscure several names and places but establish the charter event and key figures.
A large fire swept through an enclosure area near the market district, damaging multiple structures and forcing evacuations. Fire crews battled the blaze for hours, with no immediate word on casualties. Investigators cordoned off the scene to determine a likely cause.
Bishop Moore is announced as candidate for mayor of Burlington following a dramatic public bowie contest in which he served as an eyewitness. The event highlights his exceptional efforts in the first battle of the June Jap war era.
In Washington on November 16 the Supreme Court refused Albert T. Patrick of New York his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Patrick claimed the Rice murder case was conspiratorial and urged commuting his death sentence to life imprisonment. Governor Higstine sought clemency or release, arguing the proceedings were unconstitutional.
Rumors circulate that Baltimore and Ohio may raise wages across the system as relief efforts face economic strain. President Murray discusses the issue with department heads to align views on the necessary increase and its broader impact on revenues, employee morale, and service levels amid a nationwide downturn.
Orthvevil resident Joseph Mitingl died after a stabbing following a quarrel with his brother weeks earlier. The incident occurred in Kingwood. the victim had recently recovered at home before death.
Washington D C November 15 Senator Stephen B Elkins said West Virginia is satisfied with the existing UArs rates on steel coal and butter He predicts strong opposition to any reduction The missive includes a garbled line mentioning Jacob W Gerrard Wilcopbyce and a John T Flynn from Wisconsin
A President Roosevelt letter to Professor Baley outlines a nationwide effort to unite farmers, ministers, school officials and open-country workers. It urges meetings in school districts within weeks to discuss farm welfare, pricing, and cooperative action, aiming to broaden farmer influence and inform congressional discussions.
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