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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
1
A massive Republican rally filled the courthouse area as Hor. William E. Glasenock spoke amid a sea of supporters. The event showcased party organization efforts across the county with plans to form local leagues and coordinate statewide campaigning efforts.
A garbled note indicates a political event involving Moatiaal Li Mingham and Al Oop Demurratie at the Jefferson theater this afternoon. The text is fragmented and names may be misspelled, but the scene centers on a presidential initiative or appeal occurring at the venue.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions sorting with a variant for a manuts of Oc loner with tie and Amatine riftana Livit tub sonultapredt. Readable details are sparse and names are uncertain.
Hon Willie F Gisdack resigns as Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of West Virginia to take effect at once as he pursues the governorship. The move, dated Oct 1 1903, cites duty to state and party and thanks Secretary Cortelyon for courtesies. announcement continues on page eight.
Mrs Maloy thirty four died in a Richmond hospital at 6 30 after a delicate operation. She was the wife of Dr J S Clay and mother to a family of sisters Minnie Horner Wilk and Pearl Lowe. Formerly a local school teacher and county clerk aide, she traveled to Richmond last week for surgical treatment. The body will be brought to Shinnston for burial.
A fragmented speech piece urging Black voters to act as a crucial hour of trial approaches. It reflects on the American Negro’s history, contributions, and enduring struggles under harsh conditions, noting the systemic roots of racial disparity and the need for liberty or death rhetoric.
An 18 year old Romally Amengelo was abducted near Hepzibah and held for months by a man tied to Black Hand in Waynesburg Pennsylvania. She escaped and alerted Waynesburg police who are issuing a manhunt while arranging her return home.
At the quarterly conference at Goff Methodist church, a resolution urged the return of Rev. J. E. Bird to the Goff pastorate for the next conference year and Rev. Homer J. Matheny of Ash Chapel for another year. A three member committee will attend the state conference at Moundsville to present the resolutions and advocate the pastors' return to Clarksburg churches.
The Republican state and advisory committees held a joint meeting at Waldo last night. A goodly number from both committees attended as Judge Frank Cox and others were named to form subcommittees to hire workers and coordinate party efforts statewide. Maj. Charles D. Milwit was appointed to oversee reorganization.
This item describes Judge William Taft touring through Nebraskas Wyoming and Colo on the Tate special with little speech making. The train will reach Cheyenne later today and Denver tonight as the principal meetings of the day unfold with coaches and few speeches noted.
The Clarkaturg Library Association invites residents of Claris to an informal reception at the city library. It’s set in the library rooms on the second floor of the Jacobs building tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6 o clock and in the evening from 7 to 9 o clock to stimulate interest and cooperation.
Judge Charles W. Lynch adjourned the criminal case Friday to Monday at 1 30 PM to allow read letters from Armstrong to Mrs Smith a relative and to permit further trial proceedings. Nick Stlwilt faces murder charges in Gray Soll, related to a foreigner’s death. Willam B Glamcock Republican governor candidate appears on the Telegram with controversy over a printed preface. Telegram subscribers may obtain missing pictures at the Telegram office.
Charly F Kane owner of Mountain State Water Works and Parkersburg city council member sought repair work at the Triders hotel engines and boilers. A Democratic ward leader with strong Spanish American and Civil War service, he is described as highly popular and a long time Republican worker. Kane enlisted at 16 and boasts a storied war record.
The funeral of Mrs Thome Primm, who died of typhoid pneumonia in Whdsesdas night, was held Friday morning at 273 o'clock at her father's home Thomas Tinerran, Sixth Ward. Services were by Revs Lew B. Petrira and Wade. The burial followed in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Republican county executive committee meets this afternoon at the county headquarters to prepare a list of election officers for recommendation to the county court next Thursday. A three member subcommittee is appointed to review submissions from their respective district. Additional members are assigned to assist with state committee matters on speakers. ROWLING GREEN Drs Tolowing te a correcten Hilt of the dead ais the result of the Wreck of m wwbeca train on the Kinl Central.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a 1984 era political item. Names such as Sheeman and Sherman appear, with references to Rock Island and Republicen vice presidential candidate. The legible portions suggest a short item announcing a vice presidential candidacy and related campaign notes.
The closing sermon for the year will be preached Sunday night at Ad mated Sunday night at the Methods Episcopal church by Pastor the Rav James E i Boot. After the sermon the sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. Then pastor will beMassated Ih Nev Joven' Hammonds, Al are perdially Invited.
Maury Jonen, defendant, appeared in police court under Acting Mayor W H Cole Sha. Convicted of drunkenness, she was fined ten dollars or jailed until payment. Veet received three days in default of a three dollar fine. Coxey fined for drunkenness.
In Manila Bay, October 2, the Atlantic naval fleet arrived at Cavite. The crowd cheered as ships docked with great enthusiasm, signaling a warm welcome from Blanavila Bay watchers and local officials.
LL Wayman Ogden of Clarksburg WV withdraws from county clerk race and pledges full support for the Republican ticket led by Howard M Gore. He urges Republicans to unite to aid state and national candidates, stressing loyalty during a crucial political period.
In York a report notes missing jewels and trusted employers amid a 350,000 hire dispute. The warehoven of Chivee Mr. Ferrand, a Malden Lape diamond importer, says the inventory of stock is not yet complete and one trusted employer is missing.
A garbled dispatch from Bombay cites a local Tawapaner who allegedly witnessed a deadly barrage. The report claims a massive strike, estimated at fifty million pounds, with unclear details and several misspellings obscuring identifications and places.
A two coach train collision occurred at Rorslsn Station injuring several passengers. Officials report a crew from the Ro rslsn line and a brief delay as crews clear the scene.
Fragmentary OCR notes from an Illinois record recount a December event involving Samiret Ay and a county setting. The readable items reference a person and place but lack coherent action or outcome to establish a clear newsbeat.
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