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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
1
Many men were arrested at Wallace by Deputy Storie Jean for obstructing and destroying county road during a dispute involving the Adams Natural Gas Company. The men were taken to Gordon’s court. hearings on the charges were set for the next grand jury with bonds posted.
A Clarksburg citizen denounces the Reform ticket amid claims of widespread gambling and vice in the city under new leadership. The letter attacks candidates and mocks the nomination process, urging rejection of reform in the November 1908 context.
An obituary notice reports Ohley dying at age 81 in Ohio, father of ex-Beerotarr Bui W and Ohiny, summoned to bedside as he nears death. Local officials note Marion county figures and carpenter John Jacux are connected to the scene.
Fragmentary text shows names like Marka Mare and Mary te Wume Worthy with scattered terms such as Vinewiee Aragona and Te Triete aunit WW. Ter Molatire. Simroure and dntia Planers appear as garbled references without an identifiable event or context.
A jumbled OCR snippet mentions Chicago with unclear dates and names. The legible parts reference local items but lack coherent events or identities to form a concrete headline or summary.
The West Virginia Plow Genrer Association proposes increasing the Broaddus board from three to fifteen members. The plan locks the number at fifteen with three seats per district and annual nomination by the association to choose two or three candidates per district, then the board elects one director from each trio. The routine duties include overseeing construction at the new building and transferring the treasurer from Homer D. Baughnor to R. E. Talbot of Philippi.
Bishop John W. Homtton of Boston arrives as distinguished guest for weekend services at the Gospel Methodist Episcopal Church. Zithops Mamilton is touted as one of the country’s most eloquent ministers, expected to draw large crowds.
The city water system again exhausts supply after a prolonged drought forcing the shutdown of the West Fork pumping station. Superintendent Callaghan expands auxiliary pumps and pipelines to draw from river pools upstream and negotiates with West Milford dam owners to secure water downstream.
Maury Elizabeth Cunninghen, a woman from Tum burger, was adjudged lunatic and taken to the asylum following commitment by the merchant justice of the Yunne Martin at Tumberport. She was placed under careful watch to prevent harm to herself or others.
The coal mines in Fairmont and Clarksburg regions are paying today after a period of delays. All mines report payrolls, with hundreds of thousands of dollars distributed and some workers earning more than last month. Trade conditions are expected to improve.
New Haven, Conn, Nov. 1. It indicates attendance figures for the football game between Yale and Princeton, with a focus on spectators and associated events surrounding the match.
The mayor Grand Duke Alexis, acting as vice of the Emperor of Russia, was interred today as crowds packed the fortress of St Peter and St Paul and the Hope for Tollenen on foot. The capital saw no untoward incident.
Nov 21 Elkin North Carolina residents report letters from the Black Mead organization or alleged members threaten John Collier after years of fear and rumors. Collier’s father also received warnings about harboring him, with insinuations of violence and possible criminal investigation. Local authorities pursue leads as residents view the matter as intimidation rather than a joke.
November report notes the Western Maryland depot is almost finished with portions completed and ready for occupancy. The work progresses toward a tidy interior fit and exterior touches as preparations continue for use by the end of the month.
Local sheriff announces four penny taxes will be offered next week at his office with a discount period closing date set and a notice to residents of Pringwport and surrounding areas to settle obligations promptly.
Officials across the Blowers and Gatherers Mutual Protective Association and related unions propose a conference in Preachucs to discuss uniting the three organizations under one umbrella. The plan names a joint committee to nominate officers including president secretary treasurer and executive board members.
A noon meeting named a committee to study water works improvements and related ordinance content. The group considered costs and voter information, with next steps including a schedule for reviewing amendments and a special session planned for the following Tuesday.
A scrambled report from New York details an Emperor Wwilltdin Dy Dr William Biyard FHate interview. It claims Germany is a European power and Britain and France are weak, urging Germany and America to act soon to counter Japan and the Anglo Japanese alliance.
A garbled report notes deputies hindering an arrest near Morgantown. It mentions a suspect connected with a central lawn matter and a commissioner's involvement. The text references awaiting federal grand jury action and local plenary efforts amid unclear details.
A report describes a violent attempted assault on a seven year old girl, daughter of J. We Childe Aw tin fettin ciel, by a Black man. The incident occurred near a moment in the afternoon returning from school, leaving the child frightened and injured. Authorities and witnesses reference investigation by Purcell and local officials in Ameriocs.
A fire in Martinsburg on November 31 killed Margaret Tideout a 60 year old Black woman living at Swanpond. Mercer caught ore from a wood stove on the upper floor started the blaze causing her instant death. Authorities report Horacenems Horace and Maughtario connected to the incident as investigators sort details.
The Rev Homer Gardner at Smithfield’s Epocalyptic church delivered a sermon titled Woman the Glory of Man. His appeal praised the virtue and intelligence of women, drawing a charmed audience of mostly female worshippers. A whispered joke from the rear noted a bachelor preacher recently married six months.
In the county seat Manetivid a dry majority of 1 308 was recorded while 43 of 14 precincts voted dry. Shelby voted dry in a countywide referendum with strong turnout. The campaign was bitter across towns and districts in Wet County Columbus.
The Methodic Protestant group observes a rally day program on Sunday evening at 7:30 at the Court Home. The venue is described but the public notice details are incomplete.
A fragmented discussion questions Tammany influence in New York politics. The text debates whether Tammany’s faults or strengths shape the Democratic platform and if an alternative outside Tammany can organize a viable ticket and victory.
A clipped report notes a special court session in Mandar about the court building project. It mentions Truce Bogwens and a district office qualification process for public submission and a Melbourne Australia reference to a tournament or championship context involving Leenmine champlonship.
In New Orleans today, Heilwage of Teor Heilwup & Company was fatally struck by a streetcar. The incident occurred in the city and local authorities investigated the accident.
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