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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
1
In Kanawha district 17 workers press for a competitive pay basis to apply to operators in the coal field. A district council holds a special meeting to consider a proposed change to classify coal mines under a new pay scale.
Ira Hurst, 25, driving a string team at the Wilconters coal mine on the Gof Tarm near QWwitaentinrs, was killed when the team jumped a track and toppled him at 2540 o'clock this afternoon. An unknown driver, and Gilbert Horal of Marehville, are named in the report. a survivor is listed as a wife.
The West End Water Company received a fifty year franchise to construct and operate water and sewerage lines in the Stesley addition and city. President Westup J. Day appeared before the court to accept the grant, with the New License and transfer of the 330 West Liky Street property to A. M Dyce and U.S. Malley.
An explosion aboard a Misanurt Kansas Texas freight engine near Illere today killed fitter Teun Nov 27 En and fireman Woth of Dallas Texas and fatally injured grokman Rod. The blast left a wrecked engine and scattered debris at the scene.
Fragmented text reports Governor Harris naming January 4 and January 2 dates, with references to December 15 and January 2 to apply to some event. Mentions organize next Monday and a four choice vote. Reader should note uncertain OCR quality limits full clarity.
A fragmented report notes figures tied to Taft and George D. Cox returning to Columbea. It references Hamilton County publician dissent and an Ohio state context, with mentions of November 27 and unspecified chairmanship and delegation dynamics.
Bishop Moore drew a large, appreciative audience in Charleston with a vivid and eloquent account of the famous sea battle off Cheminlvo observed from a Russian ship. He linked the episode to his China mission experiences with engaging anecdotes and illustrations. Harvey W. Harme sent a telegram praising the lecture as magnificent and urged Charleston to give Dr. Moore four shows.
Emory M. Ashcraft, 60, miner of Clothtom, collapsed and died at the Baltimore and Ohio depot while awaiting a train to visit relatives for Thanksgiving. Funeral services held in this city for Mrs. Wesley Pool, daughter. Survivors include his wife and a large brood of children and in-laws across Shinnston, Flemington, Dixie, Byron, Sinolky, and Shinnston.
Judge Gordon's court hears a warrant action filed by J. Carl Duncan against Contslaerlee officials. The complaint seeks to compel locating a nine year old daughter last seen with her father. The case references dates around November 4 and 1h, with weekend confusion noted.
The body of John Cuncannon, a former Teeltent at Clirksbore, will be shipped to the ely tonient on a Myersdale train. He died Thursday morning due to heart trouble. Funeral services will be held here Saturday. He was 45 and survived by his wife Rose Kelley and Andrew Kellny.
The court sentenced the defendant to the state penitentiary at Michigan City for an intermediate term from 2021. The judge ordered the move after the verdict was reported and a motion for a new trial was set for Monday.
Barbara Billik mother of Billi who is under death sentence in Chicago for the murder of Mary Viral died at her home in Cleveland. She had suffered from fever trouble for several months and died today.
An unclear OCR passage references individuals including C. Diba and Dethew with mentions of investigation and activity. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details. No definite event, date, location, or outcome can be reliably determined from the fragment.
Walsh full of typos and garbled text. Read as: Clarksburg Storm edged Weston Independents 2 to 4 in a rain soaked football encounter. Weston tied in first half, Dyer and Bailey starred for Weston, Shinn recovered fumbles, Clarksburg’s Osterle and Quinn drove drives, final score unclear due to OCR errors.
Deputy M. C. Bartlett of Mull and Sovereign Grand Master appoints a Past Queen as representative of the Zenodacia in the United States. The mission is to be officially recognized as Deputy of Sisterhoods within the Knight Hanpitakers of St John of Jerusalem.
Alumni plan a fan day as Tonal high school faces Miami at the old fair grounds tomorrow afternoon. Early start urged by alumni to allow time for wind. Lineup lists Coughlin Leechman Meine Pook Kelty Judge Boughner McDonald Wied ermommer Devon Whi aria Osters Tall-pack Glancs over stars Leechmin Delwon Wittenhamer Dr. Cartey Peek.
Archip Dotinson of Ocean Mines faced a magistrate afternoon for a Tuesday night assault on Dorsey Fordyce at Ocean Mines. He was fined. the record notes confusion and garbled spellings in the source text.
The article hints at a political shift as Elkins signals retirement after twenty years, relinquishing party leadership and altering the balance of power within the state. It notes potential impacts on party alliances and future governance under new leadership.
The Thanksgiving service at Central Christian Church began at 10 with a thoughtful sermon praising America’s progress. The speaker reviewed world history, stressed virtuous conduct, and warned against liquor, noting a shift toward good leadership beyond party lines. Attendance was large and the program was well received.
The appeal in the Philadelphia Company of West Virginia and the Fairmont and Graton Gas Company before Judge Charles W. Lynch was postponed. Evidence is deferred to December 10, with hearings in Marion County to follow December 1 to determine whether the argument will occur in Fairmont or elsewhere.
A telegram from Santa Claus at the North Pole announces a wireless message received by the Dally telegram. The note references the sender’s home at the North Pole and mentions the date in November. It presents as a festive communication captured in a historical newspaper snippet.
The funeral for John Bowie of Cumberland was held with Hermon Lodge A F and A M and the Odd Fellows escorting the interment in Bowie area. Thomas Bowie, 40, died Wednesday at his son’s home. he once led the Tristate Paper Company in Cumberland and served in the Army in Mosby’s Confederacy.
Whilliver Sherman Barnhouse an 18 year old youth of Mrs Lillian Barnhouse died today from carbolic acid poisoning in John Lane's yard. He had been making advances to Lane's daughters. Cause of death not known. An unrelated hospital report notes a patient from Salem with a broken limb. The incident appears accidental or unclear.
A new Boys Brigade company is to be formed in West Virginia under Attorney H. G Batten, with boys from Troy Baptists and Presbyterian and Episcopal churches. The Clarkshore company will become the fourth in the First West Virginia regiment as organisation continues to expand across regions to build a full West Virginia regiment.
A rugged afternoon football slate saw Tigert vs West Virginia University with a narrow score, while other team results include Carvagin Tech 7 Penn 17 Cornet Bank Stars 12, and Fairmont 19 among scattered high school and college line items. many scores appear uncertain.
A four days old child of Thobint Scolmi, a minor, is reported dead in an incident at Monongah. The document is garbled but notes the timing as Thursday morning with unclear origin and cause referenced.
Disjointed OCR notes describe quarantines in Maryland and Michigan related to cattle disease. References to authorities, inspections, and compensation for owners appear amid fragmented statements about livestock health and veterinary actions.
Fragmentary report from Paris describes a murder case involving Madame Stenbal and alleged abetting by her husband and accomplice. The inquiry was transferred this morning from M. Leydett to Magistrate Bar ying, amid ongoing court proceedings and preliminary statements by the accusers.
Thousands attend a Shenandoah event as F. O'Reilly, a prominent Catholic leader, advocates for peace and law and order during the Molly Maguire era. The passage notes broad public school issues and O'Reilly's influential role in shaping sentiment amid regional unrest.
The funeral of Hack er Boy Htackur aged 17 of Mira 5 Mo Hawker was held this day at the Bill south of Water street stock place with services at the church and burial in Masonic cemetery. He died Wednesday night after a prolonged illness of fonmip ton.
Marys hospital reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs at 82 name not clear. The parents and baby are doing well. The notice mentions the Gubeee agent for the lumber company in connection with the event.
The passage describes a boxing bout with Stanley Ketchell of Michigan in the eleventh round. It notes a neck hold and a sequence of blows as Pspice falls, with both fighters sustaining impact and the scene reflecting a disrupted fight atmosphere.
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