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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1908

Page

1

New York Final Battleground in the 1920 Campaign

New York reporters note the national candidates in a heavy campaign drive through the city. Taft and Bryan toured from town to town aiming to rally their parties before a Madison Square Garden rally and late New Haven visit. The week will focus on New York with Ohio and Indiana also active.

Few York Orm New York Rampiicn Mangers Tiny Ace Prac Hently Tate Bry Madieon Square Turk New Haven New York State Ohio Indiana

Collecting Taxes Under the Qilicone Plan in Chipmstown

John M. Manigunie reports tax collection today under the Qilicone plan. Deputy Sheriffs Lemnaka and Knox coordinate actions across Good Hope, Weat Milford, Jarvisville, and MeAiors with upcoming dates in November for various officials and towns.

John M. Manigunie Chipmstown Bitar Romine Tomorfore Sheri Lemnaka Good Hope Milford Ne Jarvisvilly Sherif Jonn MM Knox Ater Will Frown Usu Wallace Sheri John G. Lang MeAiors Butyril Shinastun Jauud

Fugitive Takes Parole Return to New York Then Vanishes

A man identified as Dayton 0 entered police custody this morning to answer a charge of being a fugitive. He appeared with a note saying he would return to New York without formalities, and was granted temporary release until tomorrow.

New York Dayton Broughton Drand Matusl

Recovering Thenitiret Agent Comments on Campaign Travels

An agent named Matt Smith touring Wheeling discusses Bryan and Tor with mixed signals of victory expectations. He claims extensive travels show no clear victory for Bryan and notes New York opinions favoring Tor to win the state.

Matt Smith Wheeling Mebure Witlch Bryan New York Tor

Untitled collision report near Rockward Welday

A man caused trouble beside a Battinvare Grlo passenger train near Rockward Welday. A teen identified as Pantel Telttlefield from Sultie, Lite Hereld, eluded a response by trade, during a twenty year festival conflict in a virile stock area. Withara Gaphor, a minister, appears among mentions.

Ys Battinvare Grlo Pasenger Rockwrad Welday Pantel Telttlefield Ree Withara Gaphor Ttt

Campaign saga continues amid city and state moves

A fragmented report notes ongoing political activity as lawmakers and governors pursue a shared agenda. Senator Kaen and Governor Hughes rally in Pittsburgh while talks extend to national figures, with broader anti-judicial sentiment shaping the campaign across New York.

Bueaker Cannon United States Kaen Hughes Chanter Wit New York Marker Maxt Iran

Glad Tidings for Republicans from Putnam County

W Prank Stout finished a Putnam County campaign tour praising national and state ticket support. He reports broad GOP satisfaction with candidates and a rare opposition view, predicting a normal Republican majority. Stout planned a week of campaigning in Doddridge County next.

W. Prank Stout Putnam County Stout Ginescock Doddridge County

Death in a Political Argument Rocks Williamstown

An argument over tariffs in Williamstown ends when Capt. Athert, 76, collapses and dies. Athens was a prominent Republican figure along the upper Ohio River. The incident occurred in the village during a discussion with Democrats.

Parkersburg Williamstown Here At Athert Athens Capt Athern Ohio River

Tragic River Jump Ends In Drowning In Ohio

East Liverpool Ohio October 26 18 year old Kuo Davidson attempted suicide during a love affair and drowned after leaping from a yacht into the Ohio River. Rescue efforts to recover the body have failed.

East Liverpool Kuo Davidson Ohio River

Gompers Urged to Read Aloud Magazine Article

Secretary Loch issued a statement urging Samuel Gompers to read George W. Alaut's magazine piece on tatt and inheritance. The secretary says the article is the most effective expansion of Gompers's post tenure and may influence his stance.

Samuel Gompers Washington, DB Ord Woon Loch

Light Showings In Local District Amid Drilling

Fragmentary notes describe activity in a district with mentions of wells, testing at a furnace area, and local names. The text references drilling progress and related names in the Lowndes county area with limited clarity on outcomes.

Pia Tenmtic His County Lowndes & Con Keck Lardis Distret Brast & Agnew Gittord

Unclear historic figure travels amid press burnings and state

A well known writer and newspaper figure from Sal Mont travels to aid the press after a fire at the state headquarters. The journey includes a move to Parkersburg to assist autch press operations amid the Wumaeratie state upheaval.

Quan of Salmont Beawon Advaien Meche Wallacs-Hagenboek Angehor Civens Joh Parkersburig Autch Press Wumaeratie

Locked church doors prompt congregation to seek pastor

A disordered note reports a church in York with locked doors and a request for a pastor. Names and places appear garbled but the core fact is a congregation needing leadership after the doors were found secured and awaiting guidance from an appointed pastor.

Mattle Creek Bremktant Food Co. Names Receiver

Jogenh B Linehan, secretary and general manager, appointed receiver of Mattle Creek Bremktant Food Company Ltd. The firm, capitalized at one million dollars, manufactures Egg-O-SeC.

Quincy Jogenh B Linehan Mattle Creek Bremktant Food Company, Ltd

Stout Loyal Backer Endorses Republican Ticket

The Telegram praises B. Brown Stout and his family for supporting the Republican slate amid Democratic schemes. Stout is described as a long-time loyal worker for the party and its nominees, dating back over fifty years, regardless of past positions.

B. Brown Stout Air Stout Uotekot

Judge Gor Opens Special Term for Woods v Woods

Judge Nathan Gor of the United States Circuit Court opened a special term to hear the argument in Woods against Woods from Harbour county. The adjournment time was 10750 o'clock to forenoon, due to absence of several interested attorneys.

United State Circuit Court Gor Nathan Gor United States Circuit Court Woods Harbour County

No Agreement Claimed In Telegram Report Of 1908

The notice corrects a false impression from the October 20, 1908 issue that an agreement existed between Clarence P. Stout and Guy Telrick regarding a deputyship. The Telegram states no such agreement is known.

Ted Inter Clarence P. Stout Guy Telrick

Brady resigns over divorce canon dispute at Trinity

Reverend Cyrus Townsend Brady, clergyman and author, created a sensation in Toledo as he announced his resignation from Trinity Episcopal Church. He said he faced the need to resign unless the church aligned with general convention divorce canon laws. He has accepted a call to Kansas City.

Toledo Cyrus Townsend Brady Unousela Trinity Episcopal Church Fie Kansde

County Clerk Faces Voter Registration Controversy

County court revises and corrects registration books as GOP voters accuse Clerk Guy Tetrick of bias. Incidents include insults and a confrontation over registration while the court backs the clerk’s limited duties. Republicans condemn the high handed methods but the court remains formal.

Guy Tetrick Guy Guy Tethick Ekoas Tetrek Tetrick Deeny Tatrick Gay Tenek

Ten Minute Car Service Demand Sparks Civic Letter

A citizen letter from Indra and Gras to the Tractlod company protests alleged discriminatory treatment and demands ten minute automobile service for residents. The writer argues equity across white and black residents and calls for a remedy to perceived unfair practices in city services.

Indra Grassel

Masons Cornerstone Ceremony in Loch Lyon Heights

Masons of Oakland Maryland laid the corner stone of the Baptist church at Loch Lyon Heights opposite Mountain Lake Park. The ceremony took place at 2:30 o clock yesterday afternoon with Rev. G W Hudson pastor of the church officiating.

Oakland Lodge Acton Masons of Oakland Loch Lyon Heights Mountain Lake Park G. W. Hudson

Typhoon Victim Emma Midkiff Dies at Five in Adamston

Emma Midkiff age five died of typhoid fever Monday morning in Adamston. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Midkiff and survived by five brothers Hy To Midkiff Othal Midkitt H C Midkitt J R Midkitt and M R Midkitt and three sisters Mrs J G Herbert Sarah Midkitt and Mrs Tona Fox, burial planned in Odd Fellows cemetery.

Emma Midkiff R. A. Midkiff Adamston Béaldes Sinters Hy To Midkitt Wellaville Othal Did~ Litt New Orleans H. Ci Tt. Fy J. FR. Miakim Adamimton Mrn J. G. Herbert Sarah Miakit Tona Fox Oil City Odd Fellows' Cemetery

Republican Rallies Planned in Tarvinville and Wallace Tonight

Large crowds are expected as Republicans hold rallies in Tarvinville and Wallace this evening. Speakers include Harvey W. Harmer and Haymond Maxwell at Jacoiaville, and Elmer Stone Charles G. Coffman and Howard M. Gore at Wallace.

Tarvinville Wallace Camp Alen Jacoisville Harvey W. Harmer Haymond Maxwell Elmer, Stone Charles G. Coffman Howard M. Gore

Stump Appearance and City Fare Row Rise in Indiana

In Indianapolis John W. Kenny canceled a speaking tour due to the Mines of Mission issue and began a Southern Indiana swing. In Cleveland creditors of Mayor Johnson's Municipal Traction seek receivers for the three cent fare system amid claims of gross mismanagement.

Indianapolis Ind John W. Kenny Bidate Woolden Mis Son Indiana Hixson Han Cleveland Johnson Municipal Traction Company Ie Grasaly Infolvant

Engagement Cancelled by Secretary of the Navy

Washington, D.C. news reports the secretary of the navy was obliged to cancel an engagement to speak at a Cher Toaton event next Friday due to unspecified reasons.

Washington, D.C Metcalf Cher Toaton

Bank official aims for senate run in Pittsburgh area

William Montgomery a former candler of the Allegheny National Bank in Pittsburg says he intends taking the stand in Ulanelt an election is expected, signaling a political move in the region.

Tittsburg Wiliam Montgomery Candler The Allegheny National Bank

Gompers Attacks Roosevelt Over Labor Disputes Letter

A Pittsburgh area obituary notes the death of Charles Snodgrass of Mannington after a yearlong illness. He helped develop real estate, coal and oil properties and built Snodgrass addition in Mannington. Surviving family includes wife Alice Athi and two children Edwin and Mildred. In Washington D C President Roosevelt faced sharp remarks from Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor who accused the President of bias and urged clear statements on labor issues.

Cuncrat Charles FR. Stimdkross Mannington Charles Wfurbee Suffalo Street Snodgrass Bea Marion County Snodgress Alice E. Athi Edwin C Mildred V Awashington D.C Get Rodpevell Gompers Federation Gompeeg Rao eTho

Mrs. Ruth Morgan Dies in Colfax After Illness

Mrs. Ruth Morgan died Sunday afternoon at 2 35 at the home of her son in law Rock Bell on Merchants street from paralysis and other diseases. The 64 year old born in Gran Yach Nanty Glo South Wales came from Alabama a year ago and lived with her daughter Mrs Bell. She held lodge memberships including Rebekah and Degree of Pocahontas and will be borne by those orders at the Bell residence tonight. Burial will be in Massillon Ohio after a 6 am train tomorrow. She was active in Welsh lodge circles and survived by children Mrs A Streight Mrs Owens Mrs John Jayne Rock Bell and Thomas Prowkor alongside others.

Ruth Morgan Rock Bell Mechants Street Bell J E. Bird Massillon Thomas Prosser Hbo Lodpen Belike Mebekahs Colfax Wylan Morast Courtest Ala Aloox D. At SG. of Masallon Anny Dat Wales Morgan Hax Mra Pi Streight Owens Mire John Jayne Pama Stra Thomas Prowkor Cits

Grover Rowland Drill in Indian Rim District

The Grover Rowland Company formed by P S Groves W J Rowland H M Treat RS Monroe and A J Parrlah drilled in Indian Rim district well No 4 on Despard. Early flow indicates potential of 50 barrels per day or more and the firm is noted for its promising wells in the area.

Grover-Rowland Company P. S. Groves W. J. Rowland H. M. Treat Monroe A. J. Parrlah Despard Groven- Rowland Company

Pleasmont Concern Incorporation in Piedmont

The Herald Printing Company of Piedmont has applied to form a new paper and job printing concern in Charleston. authorized capital is 10,000 dollars with 50 paid and 50 subscribed. Incorporators include W Ross Helen J Toa Mura Muy Kore Werbert Montgomery and Gertrude M Montgomery all of Piedmont.

Charleston Herald Printing Company Piedmont Duainem W Ross Ilen J. Toa Mura Muy Kore Werbert Montgomery Uni Gertrude Mf Mont

Million Gallipolis Coal Traffic Resumes After Floods

Flooding along the Neva river and heavy rains disrupted coal shipments but the Kanawha coal line between Gallipolis Cincinnati and Southwhite has resumed operations with more than a hundred thousand bushels moving to the South.

Gallipolis Neve Cincinnati Louthwhite

Grand Jury Holds Norteview Man on Stone Charge

Northview man Itiay Ajes was bound over to the next grand jury by Magistrate Gordon Laurdey after a preliminary examination of the stone charge against a Nortt View home occupied by Do M Carr and owned by the Central Patement Coat Company. Bond set at $200. one witness furnished the required bond and was released.

Itiay Ajes Northview George H. Gordon Laurdey Nortt Do M. Carr Central Patement Coat Company Orto My Abiex

Mail Carrier Arrest Reveals Robbery of Mail Pouch

A mail carrier from Wardensville allegedly robbed mail pouches during transit to Stee Mat. Authorities claim the accused tampered with mail bags and valuables, with the pouch later found showing signs of theft. The case hinges on alleged misdeeds while delivering registered letters.

Wardesville W. A Toca Eharsiin Bso Lytters Jenkins Wardensville Stee. Mat Streetharrett AL

Unclear report on Elkins reach and Eliza Zed engagement

Fragmentary and inconsistent dispatches from Patsburg New York Chicago and Wyking describe a failed attempt to reach Senator Elkins. The secretary quotes dispute over a marriage engagement between Eliza Zed and Duke de Abrisal with no verifiable confirmation.

Patsburg Elkins Wyking W. Va Lia Chicago Eliza Zed Duke de Abrisal

Shinstom High School Football Game Postponed

Grafton October 26 2 The football game scheduled for Saturday next between Shinstom high school and Foetear was not played The game has been postponed BEA will be played later in the season Northwr team was in shape for the same Saturday

Grafton Shinstom High School Ame BEA Northwr Ahape

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