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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1908

Page

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Grand Child Sues Minister Over Defamation Claim

A grandchild sues a prominent Baptist minister in Axhtabula County for 3100,000 claiming defamation of character over a forged note accusation. The plaintiff cites a note forged with her grandfather’s name and an apologetic letter later written as mistaken. The case, represented by Davin Daviv and Senator Robert L. Richkard, vs Basal Bing and Barnett, is expected to proceed next week.

Rosa A. Stump Tanler Huttaan Renides Axhtabula Tintyman Swic Huffman M Stump Davin Daviv Robert 1 Richkard Basal Bing Barnett Cranddaventer Brand Gioige County Ohio

Alvord to Spark Preparedive Alvord Visit

Alvord, a resident at the H-BAino Legge of the state, will dein Auk Ghapel church In Broad Sunday night. October 11.

Alvord Sprak H-Baino Legge Auk Ghapel Broad

Warrant Withdrawn Dismisses Local Case in Magistrate Court

Stella Ash of Lumberport filed a warrant against Leo Ganz of Glen Elk alleging improper relations in a room in the city on September 24. Two witnesses were summoned but admitted mutual misconduct. Ash withdrew the warrant citing unnamed prominent acquaintances. Costs were paid and the case was dismissed.

George H. Gordon Stella Ash Lumberport Leo Ganz Glen Elk Woo

Asylum Board Adopts Health and Water System Upgrades

The Board of selectpersons adjourned its October session at Weston asylum last evening at five o clock. Members attended and reviewed the health, appropriation schedules for the next year, and the new filter mud water system was inspected and approved. Routine business was transacted.

Thoard Aleetore Weston Asylum

Taxes Dodged By Candidate

A Democratic county court in Gilmer County slashed valuation on Louis Bennett vast lands across Lewis Calhoun and Gilmer counties. Records show doubled taxes under the old laws and reduced valuations under reform, with Bennett facing lower payments on 12 760 1 2 acres in Gilmer County and similar cuts in Calhoun and Lewis counties. The report claims the reforms shifted tax burden away from Bennett to the people and labels him a Democratic governor candidate.

Gilmer Louis Bennett Lewis, Calhoun Democratic Party Virginia Bennett Ewis Calhoun West Virginia Nenole Wake Gilmer County Courk Bencott Wbte Wilmer Co. Asuemor Eo Babak GS

Elkins rule debated by voters and supporters in West Virginia

The piece defends Senator Stephen Elkins against Democratic attacks claiming he rules the state. It argues Elkins works with party councils, supports tax reform for fairness, and promotes railroads and industry. It credits his role in building the West Virginia Central railroad and developing the state.

William J. Bryan Stephen Big State of West Virginia Will Glasscock Senator Elkins Glasscock Elkins Ira E. Robinson John H. Holt Fred Blue Senator Elkins II Republican Party West Virginia Central Railroad Cumberland

Judge Seeks Inspection in Broader Campaign Tactics

A derailed political report details Democratic pressure in Harrison County as campaigns for McMillan intensify. Aimed at securing endorsements, the effort includes testimonials and broad messaging reaching many voters.

Col John T McGraw Sued For a Quarter Million Dollars

A federal suit seeks $250000 from Col John T McGraw of Grafton alleging nonpayment of two notes issued by the West Virginia Midland Railroad Company. The Morton Trust Company accuses McGraw of signing for $160000 in 1906 and another $40000 in 1906 with McGraw endorsing the second note, all unpaid with interest and related charges. The case, transferred to Martinsburg for trial, targets the trust company’s claim of unpaid sums and guarantees.

United States John T. McGraw Grafton Morton Trust Company New York Col. McGraw Brown, Jackson & Knight Charleston Martinsburg Trust Company West Virginia Midland Railroad Company Johan T. McGraw New York Clearing House Railroad Company Mc-Graw Railroad and McGraw

Five Years Prison Term In Circuit Court For Homicide

In circuit court, Charles W. Lynch overruled the motion to set aside the verdict and sentenced the defendant to five years in the penitentiary. The case involved the killing of Thomas Grassell and related defendants were named in the proceedings. The sentence will be carried out at the state penitentiary within the coming days.

Guidée Charles W. Lynch Galdei Mansioughier Syinet Nick Stim Aday Steve Tintin Thomas Txaor Grasselll Tan Weekwai Moundayitte

Kern Speaks in Huntington as Southern Campaign Ends

Kern arrived in Huntington at 5 am from Clifton Forge Virginia and spoke at noon in Point Pleasant for Mason county Democrats. After the speech he returned to Huntington. A separate Magisterial case in Gordon court involved Harbert of Davis Son’s Hutn. the complainant did not prosecute. The ten days old daughter of Shannon was reported dead and to be taken to Virginia for burial.

J. Lester Fensons Moran Huntington Thit City Clifton Forge Point Pleasant Korn Mason County Sampson Harbert Davisson Htun Magiatrace George MH. Gordon Wohl Fisher Harhere Wisdy

Woman found guilty in federal beer distribution case

In federal court Kate Lemasters was found guilty of a federal revenue violation tied to the Malemoni Brewing Company operations in distributing beer in the county. Judge G Dayton ordered possible fines up to 5000 and two years in prison for officers if wrongdoing is proven, as evidence showed weekly carloads shipped to Enterprise and deliveries from house to house. District Attorney E McShowalter vows to use the memorandum in broader probe of the brewery’s practices.

Kate Toenrastel Pridny Ratalh Aseletansistrict E. McShowalter Scewery Kate Lemasters

Fight for World Honor Begins

Huntington Oct 10 At Point Pleasant Mr Glasscock Republican candidate for Governor spoke to over 500 in Mason county court house. He urged a primary election law and pledged hard work to pass it after election. He addressed Negro question and tax reform, noting Mason County GOP lead.

Huntington Point Pleasant Glasscock Envernor Mason County Court House Meales Telx Mason

Invitation to Wheel ing republican parade by Taft Republican clubs

Secretary Thomas Thamdge of the Taft Republican Cuts receives an invitation from the Sunity Republican committee to join the public parade in Wheel ing next Wednesday. Judge Tate will deliver an address, and plans aim for a large turnout with clubs from Americas, Tar ifF, and Tipponop Cleveland set to attend.

Thomas Thamdge Taft Republiccan Thie City Law Ohe Sunity Republican Committee Wheeling Tate Wille Phe Chin Pictaturg Cleveland

Wannington Chosen for Methodist Conference Meeting

The West Virginia Methodist Episcopal conference in Moundsville selects Wanninton for the next assembly. The annual session of the board of bishops will be held in spring. plans include Bishop Jim Healy presiding and Whietine noted.

Weat Virginia Methodist Episcopal Conference Eewalou Moundsville Manbington Board of Bishops Noxe Jim

Vast Crowd Witnessing First of Great Baseball Series at Detroit

Huge turnout in Detroit for the opening game of the world series with Chicago. fans lined up before Bellmest Park to buy general admission tickets as the teams prepared for a grueling schedule, including games in Chicago and Detroit amid brisk crowds and fine weather.

Detroit Chicago Hegan Formibe Benmest Park Ceketas

Tigers vs Western Athletic Club clash in city game

Football fans anticipate a Tigers versus Western Athletic Club showdown in town. The Tigers lineup is listed with Houghner Brager Bell Coughline Linerio French Jacko Mulbetam and Delkon along with substitutes Carr AdenMaH and Mutherin awaiting coaching by Ed Bell and Tom Coughline.

Tigers Weaten Athletic

Fleet Ordered to Remain Concentrated at SPHLIA Italy

SPHLIA Italy October 10 The Tal an fleet which bax Inge completed its rogiting tnll manouvars has received orders to remain concentrated here.

Sphlia Italy Talan Bax Inge

Chicago Margret Gicain Item Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes from Chicagopage list names and items with uncertain details. Key elements include Chicago references and a price like 11.00, but the record is too garbled to confirm event, person, or organization with reliability.

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