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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1908

Page

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Time Given Justified In The Case In Killing

Judge Mason upheld a temporary injunction against Northglew Zinc company to abate its plant over alleged injury to animal and vegetable life. The case, heard by Judge Lynch in Claflburg, centers on whether the plant must be kept idle while a full trial determines fault. The court ordered further proceedings next Monday to review the entire evidence and potential dissolution of the injunction.

Juded John Wo Maxon Fall- Mone Vireult Claflburg Zinc Company Eaar Lynch Northglew Finktind Saasen mMaavite Mason Palkonaus Russe Mason Ain

Hold Up At Atlantic City Tolls Chair Incident

In a transit hold up in Atlantic City a man named Roberts rode in a chair when an assailant fired a shot. The accused stated the motive involved a statement about Matt Jackson and alleged threats of reward to induce a false confession. The witness described the suspect's claim that a prior firing caused the chair to move and that the gunfire was the result of a test shot.

Atlantic City Bent Tonle Dackvun Roberts Wiltinune Jhalinrre Matt Jackson Guller Tate

President Stoomevel Seeks Voter Support In Oyster Bay Meeting

Treasurer Smith of the Republican State Committee conferred with President Stoomevel on September 7 about the coming election. The discussion focused on state unity and strategy with the President reportedly deeply interested in the campaign and noting changes in unity plans.

Oyster Bay, L. 1 Smith Republcan Aonge Stoomevel

Coal Business Surges Amid Canal Trade Boost

The coal industry shows rapid growth as canal transport gains pace this season. Analysts note rising demand and prices, with winter shipments expected to increase through January.

New Assistant at Rev. Siti Ok Church

A new assistant joins the Reverend Siti Ok at Hoeft in the Dew church district. Father Gormies, previously invited by the work strrrysarnpihy, officiates amid a small ceremony.

Hoeft Siti Gormies

Unclear text fragment from unnamed event

Readable portions describe a Sunday event with people elated and attempts at entering a service. Some garbled names and terms suggest a religious or ceremonial context but key details are not recoverable.

Cardinal Gibbons Attends Eucharistic Congress in London

Pope pleased on Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore as he celebrates Mauve Sunday at Westminster Cathedral and plans to attend the International Eucharistic Congress in London. He remains guest at Archbishop Bourne’s residence before visiting the Duke of Norfolk. his health is excellent and his remarks praise American Catholicism.

London Eng Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Londin Carding Archibhay Bourne Duke of Norfolk

Boy Killed in Tragic Sunday Accident

A distressing late Sunday incident caused the death of Howard H. Oneal, one year old son of James Oneal of the locality. The child was shot by a youth named Ward, about fourteen, in the yard, and died at once.

Howard H. O'Neal James O'Neal Young O'Neal Ward Ural

Fourth AU Theres punetin Waa Juxt Trent Ibid

An unclear OCR passage reports a ranking with references to Weet Virwinta in fourth place and a note about 278 percent at hark. Mentions malarial value near 001.000 and partial data on extruett for fanghnie Urpose HN THY Maat.

Taft Speaks Supposedly in Quiet Tone in Camp

Blurred text reports Taft delivering remarks amid travel detours and a calm appearance before a local audience. The garbled lines hint at discussions tied to Hayes family ties and a social gathering at a diner, with later mentions of a person named Hayes associate returning home.

Premont Ly Automati Proshteng Hayes Hayes Ting Jerry Ardiey Tart Fogke

Unclear OCR Summary of School Activities Changes

Fragmented text outlines school openings and schedules with names and places unclear. Mentions include Monday events, hooks for a year, and references to sites and mentors. No coherent names, dates, or clear actions beyond general indicating classes and attendance.

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Fragmented OCR text mentions several place names and scattered words. No clear event or individuals present to summarize into a coherent news item.

Natutal Twawie Fuente Chirago Brooklen

Trainwreck OCR Item Sparks Confusion Across States

A garbled OCR snippet shows scattered proper nouns and place names including American, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Chile, with unclear verbs. The fragment hints at a transit or travel reference but lacks coherent facts, making a concise news-style summary infeasible.

Coroner's Jury Rules Self Defense in Pollette Slaying

A coroner's jury found Sam Pollette justified in killing Frank Scales at the O'Neil coal mine in self defense after Scales pursued Pollette with a razor and Pollette used a heavy club. Scales, drunk and threatening to kill, collapsed and died minutes later. Pollette surrendered and was released by Coroner W. P. Camp. both men were workers at the O'Neil mine.

Pollette O’neil Sam Pollette Frank Scales O'Neil W. P. Camp Scales Jett Poirette Pollet John T. Flynn Wilsonburg Whiskey the Cause Leshtas Beales Seales Pollnite Polletto Sentea Tuquist

Snyder denies accusation in Norfolk case

In Norfolk Virginia on September 7 Roy Leonard Snyder, accused of abuse against boys, vehemently denies the charges. He hints at connections to Richmond and says he longs to return home, expressing anxiousness about the Richmond hearing.

Norfolk Roy Leonard Snyder Nash Westier Richmond Wil Dent

Mob Fatality After Attack Near Albany

Fragmentary report describes a Black individual harmed by a mob in Albany area with references to John Towns and Tramiene Ure. Details are unclear but indicate a fatality and a subsequent police investigation. Authorities and local witnesses are mentioned without clear names or dates.

Judge Goff Declines Governor Run Influences Swisher Scherr

Swisher and Scherr agreed to withdraw from the gubernatorial race conditional on Judge Nathan Goff accepting the nomination. Goff telegrams from Milwaukee state he will not reconsider his decision to not run, citing ill health. West Virginia Republican leaders discuss Swisher as regular nominee and Goff as compromise candidate if health allows.

Swisher Scherr Nathan Goff Gof Miwaukee Virgil L. Highland State Committee Goff Schorr Associated Press Jent Milwaukee Washington Elkins Hot Springs Republicns West Virginia Charles W. Swisher Robert Gott Mgt Senator Elkins Wltwa S. V. Mathews Mr. Swisher New York

Day Sunday Dry Day in Fairmont Beer Shipments Report

Fairmont saw a dry day with external beer shipments totaling 1298 gallons. Distribution included 17% eight gallon kegs and 17 cases to Fairmont, 108 kegs and 11 cases to Montana, 138 kegs to Grays Flats, 50 kegs to Watson, and 47 kegs to Kinemont.

Fairmont Montana Grays Flats Watson Kinemont

Slot Machines Must Go in Wheeling Church Union Verdict

The Wheeling Ministerial Union orders removal of slot machines, appointing a committee led by Rev. A. L. W. Cook of Fleet Presbyterian, Rev. W. Ho Piette of She Firer Crete, and Rev Sterling J. Miller of Thompson M. E. church, to carry out the action.

Wheeling Unon AL W. Cook Fleet Presbyterian Church W. Ho Piette She Firer Crete Sterling J. Miller Thompson M

Sardis Telephone Company Signs Free Service Contract

The president and secretary of the Sardis Telephone Company signed a contract with Joell Saturday Hine for free telephone service. The agreement becomes effective once approved by the Magneters of the Del Company.

Sardis Telephone Company Joell Saturday Servier del Company

Two Murders Reported as Police Probe Expands

Fragmentary wire service notes point to two killings in Yonkers and Norwood with unclear details. Local authorities pursue leads as investigators catalog potential suspects and motives amid confusing early reports.

Salem man first time kills a man for laymen

Harry Fisher shot and killed his brother in law Frank Asher during a quarrel at Fisher’s Salem home. Intoxicated after returning from Clarksburg he confronted Asher, who taunted him outside, then Fisher shot him several times. He surrendered to police and is jailed. Fisher supports that Asher attacked him first and that his wife cried for money. Both families described as respectable.

Harry Fisher Frank Asher Fisher Salem Clarksburg Asher Phley Aachor Police Sip Fieber Whle Asher

Watkins Preaches Temperance Sermon at Ada BaptIst Church

The Rev. Aaron S. Watkins of Ada Ohio, the Prohibition nominee for president, preached on temperance at the BaptIst church. He spoke against liquor trafficking deception and urged proper voting per Prohibitionist views. Rev. L M Peters presided. Mills, a gubernatorial candidate on the Prohibition ticket, attended but did not speak.

Aaron S. Watkins Ada, O Peters Mills Pairihment

Hart sentenced for tabbing in the West End court

In police court this morning Mayor Wood sentenced Hart to three days imprisonment after a tabbing incident in the West End. J H Bright was convicted of drunkenness and paid costs. Perry Mich paid a fine for drunkenness. Bette Davey was charged with, but discharged from, buns or disorderly conduct at an Army hall. Washington notes include President Roosevelt’s annual message hinting at army expansion to about 100000 men.

J. Wood Bright Perry Mich Bette Daiveherty Washington, D. C Roomevell Canerems Ain Theroase

West End Sunday Seeps at Reeitenes of Newt Ehret

Fragmentary text indicates a local event at 917 We Pike Street Tuesday evening. Details are garbled but reference to a patronage and a society or group connected with HWE may imply a social gathering or meeting.

API Newt Ehret

Drummers Win Doubleheader Opener at Fairmont

The Drummers defeated the Bablers 5 to 1 in the morning game at Union Park, with Fletcher excelling on offense and Walters pitching. The teams meet again at Fairmont this afternoon as the series continues, with notable hits by McCoom and Ginty and defensive plays by Fletcher and Walters. The day also included a regional church conference program outline and local infrastructure bids, including bridge contracts in Morgantown and surrounding districts.

Falmont Union Part Fletcher Walters Fairmont Gates Bree McCoom Howe Conoway Ite Ginty Hirst O Fletcher Walters i Loft Bayes Fairmont S.clarkaure Sivekoi Uy Ploteher Tims Umpiro Goehler

Bryan Speaks Chicago Labor Celebration

William J. Bryan was present at a major Labor Day event in Chicago. A large audience gathered at the auditorium where Bryan prepared to address union members and labor supporters. He planned to speak at Harauye Park at 7 o clock in the evening.

Chicago Willam J. Bryan Auditeram Spn Fitet HraruYe Park

Barna ville Woolen Mills Resume Operations Today

The woolen mills of the Barna ville Manufacturing Company in Darneeille resumed full operation today after a lengthy idle period due to lack of orders. They now employ 3M workers, lifting spirits across the Suidil region and marking a notable recovery for one of the qdonear Industries of One section.

Barnaville Manufacturing Company Darneeille Armil Suidil Qdonear

No Athcial Celebration at Laver Day Event

Fragmented report notes no special celebration at Laver Day. Text mentions players and vendors in unclear context and references May, hours observed, with several garbled phrases and stray names.

Academy Opens Tomorrow for New School Year

A downstate academy will open tomorrow morning marking the start of the new school year. Attendance summaries indicate steady enrollment and expected participation by students and staff.

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