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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1908

Page

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Union Labor Session Opens in City Addresses by Mayor

The West Virginia State Federation of Labor held its annual meeting in the city with a welcome from Mayor, a keynote by W. R. Talkington, and remarks by Sam De Nedrey. Delegates from Wheeling, Clarksburg, Huntington, Charleston and others formed committees and prepared for credentials and press actions.

West, Virginia Kor Press Edward J. Wood Witti Wheeling, Streat Car] Workers ‘Union J. W. Stit Ger Clarksburg Carpenter and Ve RK. BR Willie Jantington Harbers Union McGrew Charleston Carpenters’ Fund Joiners Thomas McElshatter Wheeling Stozie Mitkers Ters Ned Sims Harry Mills Robert Morrison Typographical Union J. Fr. Fielder Huntington Frank Snyder W. J. Weittusch Bortenters Wheelinge Willam Teamsters No Peter Stanton Thomas J. Padden G. M Amit Aoa Albert Zimmerman Thomas McElstron Charlee Hogiig Witten L Tilless Garter N A Nel Simy Stitzer Carpenter Bieter Typographient Coton Brink Wy. Snyder Typographien Union Chartexton Cotoman Mackaw Tittie Plith J. T Palley Linkard Sutionery Engineers Idoarah Kilimant Mivhant Bite WS Bt Qian Bullivan Tmrhees THK Kearns Farkenders Chirknburg Thomas Memwen Centenody Cuurkeshinrg TW

Kidnapping Case Shocks Huntington In Woods

Two men are under arrest after abducting 17 year old Mrs Abble Meerlongola near Huntington. Police found her in the woods lying on brush as captors played cards. she fled into a swamp during a clash with officers and vanished.

Huntington Rémt Abble Meerlongola Lita 2

Young Wife Dead in Broad Oaks Final Rites Set

Mrs J B Allen dies in Broad Oaks from lung trouble at 21. Funeral scheduled Tuesday at 10:30 at Sycamore Date. She formerly Blanche Walcott, married in Canton Ohio, came to Clarkstines with husband shortly after wedding. Grandfather LP R Ash and mother Martha E Altes attended.

J. B. Allen Broad Oaks Sycamore Allen Hom R. Ash Martha E. Altes Hedalde Cme Allan Blanche Walcott Canton Clarkstines

Tin Plate Workers Parade Showing In Maine Arrives Portsmouth

The Maine battleship part of the Atlantic fleet finished a world cruise and arrived off Portsmouth New Hampshire at 7 o'clock with the rest of the fleet to dock briefly. The Alabama was detached from the fleet at San Francisco and organized into a special service squadron as pathfinder for the battleship during the cruise around the world.

Portsmouth X. H Maine Tosted Harebor New York San Francisco Pathinder

Republican Parade Draws Largest Turnout Since Four Years Ago

The Phillips Sheep and Tin Plate Republican Club led a massive Saturday night parade in Clarksturg, with mounted riders, tin plate banners, campaign caps, and photos of Taft Sherman and others. The event energized workers from the local Wading Industry payroll of 600,000 and paused street traffic as spectators cheered. John D. Pokens of Quiet Dell was noted as a business-guest present.

Republican Club Phillips Sheep & Tin Pinte Mille Phillips Sweet & Tin Plate Republican Club Tenat Carrlazer Taft Sherman Ginescock Clarksturg

Banquet in Tokyo as Admiral Sperry Arrives

An audience with the Emperor and Empress of Japan will be held tomorrow following Admiral Sperry's arrival and a reception at the Imperial Hotel. Roosevelt's message to the Japanese ruler is cited, while federation officers and conference committees are listed amid convention plans and credentials discussions.

Sperry Tokio Japan Admiral Sperry United States Imperial Hotel Tyts Roosevelt Yokohama Moimina Onieces I Wo Welch Wheeline Huntington

Dedicated Protes tant church grounds attend rally

The new Protestant church at the firm grounds was rededicated Sunday with a sermon by the Rev. Queen of Grafton. Attendance was light but most debts were provided for through the $1,000 indebtedness. The event featured continued views and a response from attendees.

Synod Meeting Set and Local Moves Reflect Community Shifts

The report notes the Presbyterian Synod selecting Clarksburg for next year’s annual meeting in October. Alongside, Shinn Brothers relocate operations from the Irwin building to room 5 on Waurth Street, inviting patrons for estimates. Debris and confusion mark other scattered notes about Bray in Illenot and a December gathering in St. Louis.

Shinn Irwin Building Waurth Street Presbyterian Synod Bistersville Clarksburg

Mills Running Despite Panic and Drouth Reports

Charlies D. Johnston owner of the Yew Pine Inn in Richwood states big mills in his district remain open. He notes Cherry River Sawmill and Lumber Co operated briefly due to water shortages but is now active. Wo 8 Mauser Tannery and other plants in Curtin and Camden-on-Gauley continue full operation despite the downturn.

Charlies D. Johnston Richwood Nnb Cherry River Suip & Lumber Company Mauser Tannery Company Ta Alto Jis Milix Aere Dodee Clothes Pin Company Miliia Curtin Camden-on- Gauley Alee Renning Drouth

Trains Collide Near Newton Killing Engineer and Injuring Twenty-Two

A head on crash between the Oklahoma and Texas Express and an extra stock train occurred near Newton Kansas. Engineer David Roberts was killed and about twenty two passengers were injured though none fatally.

Newton Kansas Kansas City Here David Roberts

Burglars Loot Sycamore Street Home Saturday Night

Burglars entered the home of Wirr Nuzum on Sycamore street Saturday night and stole four and a half dollars in valuables, papers and other articles. No arrests or clues have been found as of Sunday morning.

Turgiara Wirr Nuzum Sycamore Street Urginey Wannoe

Marriage Licenses Granted to Local Couples

Mairiage licenses were issued to Samuel W. Baker and Alma Ge Tarkington and to Harry L. Muesrdye and Bemrio L. Garratt as recorded in the recent notices.

Samuel W. Baker Alma Ge Tarkington Harry Ll. Muesrdye Bemnio L. Garratt

Death at crossing casts shadow over Taft rally crowd

Malcolm Pastorius, 65, a glassworker at Haze-Atiga, died after being run over at Barnes crossing. He suffered severe injuries including a severed leg and multiple wounds. Services set for Tuesday at Clifford-Osborn chapel with burial at Elk View cemetery. Meanwhile preparations for William Howard Taft’s campaign visit intensify as crowds gather, trains expected, and officials arrange a large platform on Baltimore Street.

Barnes Malcolm Pastorius Haze-Atiga Glass Factory Baltimore & Ohio Pastorius Grand Army of the Republic Clarksburg Patrick Golden Wiliam Pasterins Brownsville Theodore Pastorius Marion Ind Brooklyn McClelland First Presbyterian Curch Cilfford-Osborn Elk View National Window Glass Workers Cifford-Osborne

Murray Here on Annual Inspection Trip at Baltimore and Ohio

President Ovear G. Murray of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company and officials spent the night in town as part of their annual system inspection. The party, including Third Vice President GT Porter and Chief Engineer D D Caruthers, arrived by special train at 5 45 pm and left for Parkersburg at 9 am, touring company property along the way.

Ovear G. Murray Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Hart Baltimore & Ohio Aystem Gt, Porter Batchelder D. D. Caruthers Superin Williams Parkersburg Thin Point

Taft Opens New Jersey Campaign Tour With Enthusiastic Welcome

Taft arrived in Newark on the first day of a three state tour. The campaign schedule includes New Jersey and Delaware with a final meeting in Baltimore tonight. He was greeted by a large and enthusiastic crowd.

Newark N. J William Howard Taft New Jersey Delaware Baltimore

Fire Kills Father and Three Children in Mt Sterling

Paintsville dispatch reports a fatal blaze in Johnson County, Mt Sterling where George Stafford and three children perished. Stafford reportedly leapt from a second story window to escape the flames.

MT. Sterling Paintsville Johnson County George Stafford Cea Stafford

Sent to asylum for violent behavior by youth

An 18 year old male, Clarence Stout, son of Mrs Mary Stout of Granent, was committed Monday to Weston asylum by Justice James N. David for the offence described. Reports indicate violent conduct and the paper’s review suggests further action by authorities once examined.

Clarence Stout Mra Mary Stout Granaent Jorce James N. David Weston Angines

Trolley Wreck Hits Kansas City Route

A crash involving three trolley cars occurred at Thirteen and Tropa avenues injuring several riders. One man, Fy L. Smitty of Nevada, Ma., was killed and others were hurt, with the condition of survivors not fully confirmed.

Kansas City Thirteontt Fy L. Smitty Nevada Ma. Wax

Police detains men for drunken behavior amid weekend arrests

Sixty three police officers were detained Saturday night for drunkenness and placed in the station, later released Sunday without trials. Abediiom Winters was arrested for fighting on Pia Street Saturday night, but at police court the case was continued to Tuesday morning as witnesses were summoned.

Flye Topkaip Abediom Winters Pia Atrwet Mgulhe Semmon

Ministers Meet At Gott Methoding Icplecona Church

The Ain lettre Union held an afternoon meeting at Gott Methoding Icplecona church to plan for the year. They arranged the Thanksgiving service and discussed grants and the year's schedule.

Ainlettre Union Nity Gott Orgmaleine

Fire danger rises in Alpena area reports indicate

Reports from Alpena indicate forest fire danger increasing as weather and smoke affect the region today. Officials urge caution and preparedness for possible outbreaks. The alert comes amid dry conditions and dry undergrowth increasing fire risk.

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