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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

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Death Toll Claims Mrs Mary F Goff in Washington Visit

Mrs Mary F Goff a prominent Clarksburg widow died in Washington after a heart ailment worsened following a trip to the capital. Her sister Mrs Shean Haymond and nephew Dr Luther Haymond accompanied her homeward. her funeral and burial will be held in Clarksburg. Her passing prompted widespread mourning among West Virginia circles.

Mary 1. Gof Clarksburg Washington, D Goff Speonad Aynington Shean Haymond Luther Haymierd Wasington James Y. Warner Mary Rabinson Norner Culpepper County Virginie Hurison County Wassinston An Tein No Tisety

Death of Adamston Glass Co. Manager McEwen

Neil G. McEwen secretary and financial manager of Clarksburg Glass Company died at his home 346 Hickman Street from typhoid fever. He was 40 years old and survived by his wife and three children Maxwell Kenneth and Donald. He will be buried in Kane Pa where his former home is located. The family home suffers typhoid fever with two children also ill. McEwen was highly regarded in the city and his death brings deep sorrow to friends and colleagues.

Neil G. McEwen Clarksburg Glass Company Adamston Hickman Street Kane Mr. McEwen Maxwell Kenneth Donald G. McEwen Merwen

Zeppelin Propulsion Successful in Friedrichshafen Event

Zeppelins seen at Friedrichshafen on October 28 as a steerable balloon performs tests. Reports indicate successful operation of the craft under foggy afternoon skies.

Three Cent Fare Defeated in Cleveland Referendum

City vote results show the street railway franchise rejected by residents. The Cleveland Railway Company demanded immediate turnover of railway property, while Municipal Traction Company officials pressed for a directors meeting before action.

Cleveland Gus Lie City Cleveland Railway Company Wales Peos Dent Dupont Trac Ion Mlday

Local teams prepare for dramatic battle at old game ground

A fierce struggle is anticipated as the Tughan Fon Athletic Clatexan team meets the local Almers tomorrow afternoon at the old game ground. Spectators expect a hard fought scrimmage with investors and supporters backing both sides amid a tense, crowded scene.

Fale Tuckhan Fon Athletic Clatexan Almers Grabeand Rock Tikers Vellows Oppondita Vnd Hotiora pulAn Teenue

Sperry Leaves Tokio for Yokohama Farewell Voyage

Admiral Sperry concluded duties in Tokio and prepared for a voyage to Yokohama aboard a cruiser. He led a farewell ceremony and will command a demonstration voyage, marking a ceremonial departure from Japan.

Tokio Japan Tila Brat Admiral Sperry Todd Mvlal Lowge Tokio Unis Arorneen Gyear

Wilmington crowd greets traveling preacher at station

A crowd gathered at a railroad station to greet W. Bryin as he heads to New Jersey to deliver sermons. He winds up at Newarts 'uel for a departure.

Wilmington Det

Democratic Campaign Claims Stir Debates On Facts

The letter complains of Democratic propaganda and press misrepresentation around Taft event coverage and Glasscock speeches. It accuses Democratic correspondents of lies and cites crowd sizes at Republican versus Democratic meetings, alleging bias and mischaracterizations of positions on issues like the negro plank.

Brakeman Dies of Injuries at East Clarksville Factory Incident

Baltimore and Ohio brakeman Davis died at St Marys Hospital after being struck by a moving train at the West Fork glass factory in East Clarksville. He fell from a flat car during a car coupling incident and suffered critical internal injuries. He was 40, from Youngstown, Ohio, with survivors including sister Mrs Rice Hepler and brother James Davis. Funeral plans pending arrival of relatives.

Davis Baltimore & Oni St Mary West Fork Glass East Clarksiuies Mavis Mf Lawellyite Seay E. Xye Wtwood Pan Trother James Davis North Sawlekies New Bradford Tor Wiletal

Jailed for Hearing on Revolver Charge in County

A colored man, identified as Mar Chilis, was arrested Thursday night near Fourth and Pike for carrying a revolver after he allegedly struck Mary Dennett in the face and threatened her. Mrs Benner swore an affidavit before Magistrate Gordon, leading to Chils being jailed with a hearing set for next Monday.

Ubitas Jal Gordon Vajiewlpls Vic O Tie Mary Dennett Mar Chilis Fourth Childs

Funeral of son of Mr and Mrs Mulovey at Holy Cross

The funeral of a son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mulovey of 214 Poplar Street was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs McDonald with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. The day began Thursday morning.

Joseph Mulovey Poplar-street Mr. McDonald Holy Cross Cemeteny

Duke Arrival in Turin Clouds Departure Fate

Duke de Abragal reached Turin on October 24 amid uncertainty about his planned departure for the United States. Local officials and observers question whether he will leave soon, with lingering doubts about the Duke’s travel timetable.

Turin Italy Duke de `Abragal United States

Hoosier Rally Draws Big Interest Across Indiana

The campaign trail moved through Lafayette Marion Muncie Anderson and other communities as Taft spoke in a rolling car amid strong crowds. Former Governor Dorbin joined the caravan and intensifying political excitement was felt throughout the state tonight.

Dorbin

Legal dispute over guardianship in Armetrong case

The text reports a court matter involving Adolphas Armetrong of Grafton and a dispute over paternity and guardianship. It states Sallie Butcher Arnstrong is alleged to be fathered by Putey Chartes and discusses evidence about the true parentage. The case references the Harp and related guardianship concerns.

Adolphas Armetrong Grafton the Plains Alpert Ty Pevind Henry B. Perth

Congress Asked for Federal Funds for Ohio River Lock System

Louisville dispatch reports a resolution urging Congress to appropriate sixty three million dollars for the Ohio River lock and dam system as part of the valley improvement plan. John L. Vance of Columbus was elected president and J. Bilson of Cincinnati was named secretary and treasurer. In Lithonia Georgia Charles A Mitchell a black murderer was shot and killed by posts near here.

Louisville Ohio River Ohio Valley Improvement Association John L.vance Colummbus Biliaon Cincinnat Lithonia, Ga Chardle A Mitchell Hero To Hingis

Swisher predicts WV governor race outcome for Republicans

West Virginia will elect Glass cock governor by about 20000 votes, Swisher told Washington, pledging a solid Republican front. He said Scherr will back the ticket and labor votes split, estimating Cate carried late by over 25000. Swisher spares no dissension and expects a Republican congressional delegation.

West Virginia Glasscock Charles Swisher Willard Lest Swisher Washington Teft Republican Party Proberty Schvain Heass Cate New York Tadt Washington Post

Big Pay Day by Coal Firms in Glarkeburg and Falmont

Independent coal companies in Glarkeburg and Falmont regions plan to pay employees tomorrow. The average payout reaches hundreds of thousands of dollars, expected to boost trade across the two regions.

Vig Anid Glarkeburg Falmont

LER CLUB ORGANIZED

Gratton area residents form the Agles Club a chorus of leading male singers with H Souders as president Milford Hovey as treasurer and Toney Al Lapua as secretary under the guidance of the organizing committee.

Agles Club Gratton Tux Boon Mr. H. Souders Provident Jones Milford Hoviey Treasuree Toney al Lapua

Suspension of Colored Policemen Sparks City Debate

A historic dispute questions who holds the power to suspend police officers. The city council and mayor claim authority, while the state law appears to restrict suspension to the city council, raising questions about legality and proper procedure in the cases of Aken Howard and Farner.

Aken Howard Farner S&h Nis Officare Dallas Minnie Chararte

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Mary. R- Goff Edward W Adamiston Glass Company Neil C. McEwen Kane, Pa Zeppelin Friedrichshafen Gergian Count Zeppalin Tom Johnson Tigers Selpy West Milford Sperry Sphringfield Hay~ing Joe James Rhe Mincder GA. Balasd Heyan Eas Crossing Columbus Albert Lewis Herr Barnfecht Calum‘bos Barby Pickawny County Jody Casa KL Emocrats Degieve Democratc United State Democratic Pat Oreaston Democratic Party Owever Reguir Court House W. E. Glasscock N. B. Scott Stuart F. Rosd W. J. Glassnook Bia Campaien Republican State Committee Glanscock Los George Bryno Glansback Bryne Iplk Glasacock Bryan Sam Harper's Weekly E. E. Davis Henry Childs THE Hoosiers Taft Sallie Butcher Arnstrong Congress Ohio Clarksbarg Palrmone LER Club Hall Afiles Jfliney Rumurkestbie Joon Nanner Jeaply Max Nam Areve
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