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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1908

Page

1

One More Felony Found by Jury

A jury found one more felony during an early morning session at the court. The jury tabled a list of names and charges including gun related offenses and unlawful entry. Details reference individuals such as Gilbert L. Hurst and William D. Thompson, with motions and orders discussed by the court.

Tite Lowe Sewilul Elroy Mikiy Will Henry Enn Alistrouiénnors Ae Amie Damien Cisne Ammatton Anna OH Mile Tose Gierying Gilbert L. Hurst Thomer Hepner Anne Hursts Willem As Matten William dL Therpson Ames Frum Vm Delis T2hdorget al Iliamlsaa Martin Stuntaton van Nate Wit Milfort Hesile Lyon Charlie A Sinton Juipalibel Mike Alt Mapa

Unclear excerpt on juror and trial movements

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Martin and Martha, juror names, and references to a trial route and detentions. Details are garbled with missing context and multiple typographical errors, hindering a clear summary of events or outcomes.

Case Dismissed in Chicago Scarecrow Fraud Case

Fragmentary Chicago report states Gaopse W. Flvegerald faced authorities over a $1 fraud claim involving the Federal Shaws and treasury duties. Details are incomplete. no conviction or formal outcome clearly stated.

Mystery Text of a Fragmentary Chronicle

Fragmentary OCR style notes the piece notes weather and walls with polished windows and a candle marked by a person name The fragment mentions a storm and a term peppered with archaic phrasing suggesting a poetic or experimental journal entry about a place and people without clear events or dates.

Local School Enrollment Aims to Expand Citywide

The district announces plans to enlarge enrollment figures across all schools, citing September developments and upcoming actions in Wetmaiy. Officials discuss central Cerades adjustments and aim to boost capacity by the academic year’s start, with focus on Mantrkinn and related campuses.

I Te Turdelie Neil Ile the Wien Viepoint Neil ' Wert Mita Sun Mantrkinn

Swisher Victory Ratified by National Committee

National Republican committee chair Frank Hitchcock says only one set of presidential electors will be seated in West Virginia and that the regular state ticket led by Charles W. Swisher is confirmed as regular. He notes the factional fight is left to state Republicans and no national action will jeopardize the national ticket. The subcommittee found regularity of the state committee in question and hints Taft may speak if needed.

Franke Hs Hitchsoek Republican National Committee Inssight New York Hitchcock West Virginia Samuel V. Matthews State Charles W. Swisher Forvernor National Committee Filichoork Mr. Taft

Soldier Boys Leave State for Annual Camp

The Detachment of soldiers, including officers General WW Scatt, Major General Alonen Andrews, Major Te Owen, and Lt He Freess, are encamped from September 10 to September ft. The unit will conduct short military drills, maneuvers, and camp exercises under the supervision of commanders in the Fort area.

WW. Scatt Fairmiont Adj C. A. Omen Charketures Hrigade Alonen Andrews Mur- Unshure Te Owen Chirkshingy Liewdenaar Chuue Hy Fine He Freess Sergeany George M. Osborn N.C. War Brigade Sergerat J. M- Mornir Eingverpmet Worntial Suramunts B. Sturmanil Mharies Maetisay Ya Wiemannlut Danrean

Steamer Strants Near Montress Harbor

An early report from Broadstairs England notes the steamer Lake Michigan, bound from Montress, carried passengers when a mishap occurred near Murgair. Details are incomplete but indicate a standstill and possible delays.

Broad Stairs Eng Lake Michigan Montress Stranches Murgair

Bloody clash with policemen ends in death in Richwood

A violent confrontation with police in Richwood results in multiple gunshot injuries and fatalities. The Dean, W. L. Rutherford, is reported shot through the head. E. Bryant is injured. William Krapt is shot near the heart and hip. Barvey Elliott suffers a gunshot to the arm. The incident marks the fifth tragedy in just over two weeks.

W. L. Rutherford Richwood E. Bryant William Krapt Barvey Elliott

Four-way Richwood shooting ends in death and injuries

One man killed and two seriously wounded in a 7 pm shooting at Richwood town fair. Officers Bryant and Kraft were transporting Harvey Elliott when W L Rutherford demanded his release and opened fire, striking Rutherford in the head and Bryant in the arm. Kraft was wounded, Wilson of the fourth man was only lightly hurt. Rutherford died two hours later.

Richwood Rs. Bryant William Kraft Harvey Eliott W. L. Rutherford Elliott Bryant Rutherford Kraft Richwood Hospital Will Wicely Johns Hopkins Hospital Nattimore

Error Blamed for Rush to Theatre Box Office

Grand Opera House manager Telben Robinson said a mistaken newspaper date caused a large rush at the box office for the Man of the Hour. The notice listed Friday September 11 and confused readers, prompting high turnout before the corrected date.

Jared Mana-ger Telben Robinson Grand Opera House Daily Telegram Mr. Robinson Pero Crete Robina

Peaking Tour Vaicago Sept. 10 Rally Draws Big Crowd

The Chicago bound Theodore Roosevelt IV steams in as Republican speakers address about four hundred members at the Margaritsett Republican organization meeting. Attendees include figures from Illinois Michigan and other states, with speakers from Andlann and Wingotsss regions.

Vaicago Uirgion Ateamer Theodore Roosevelt Chicagar Rivet Graanpes Hunstad Marmners Orxanlustion Tala Ather Andlann iMinois

Taft Dorks Office Work

Will Wain A Taft devoted himself to his correspondence and office work in Cincinnati on September 109, with no political warfare of importance read.

Cincinnati, O Will Wain A. Taft

Not Constitutional Commodities Clause Struck Down

The commodities clause of the Hepburn railroad measure was ruled unconstitutional by the U S Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Judges Gray and Dalvis agreed the clause is unconstitutional Judge Burlington dissented but did not write an opinion The clause barred railroads from transporting certain goods between states or abroad after May 1 1908 except items needed for railroad business The ruling targets coal mining railroads and the decision was announced after a July argument before the judges Continued on page 6

United States Circuit Court Philadelphia Eastern District of Pennsylvania Gray Dalvis BuMoston Tudges Dallas Gray and BuMngton

Registrar absent and voters angry at polling delay

Disappointment and protest erupted in precinct No 4 Mark district as general registration lay by failed due to registrar absence. Voters traveled long distances hoping to register. calls to appoint a substitute were made as George W Shuttleworth was away in Canada. Courthouse urged immediate appointment to restore voting rights for Republicans and Democrats this fall.

Purose Tany Wescemes Lst George W. Shuttleworth Canada Rip Shuttle Worth Mike

Indiana to be pivotal in Democratic Midwest drive

At a conference in Chicago on September 10 Democratic National Chairman Mack and Indiana vice chairman John Laihm outlined Indiana as a pivotal elite around which the party will swing the Middle West campaign until the election. They pledged full use of national committee forces to champion the Hoosier state for Democrats. Laihm added that the party will not support temperance legislation tampering with the ballot question already before voters.

Chicago Mack John 8. Laihb Indiana Middle West National Committee Lani

Teachers' Examination Dates Set at Adamston School

State uniform examination for Appleante teachers certificates will be held tomorrow and next day at Adamston School. Examinations start at 7 welock tomorrow morning in the HwnInAtON WHType building.

Appleante Adamston Hwninaton Welock

Broadus Recital Promises Strong Soder Grine Performance

Broadus Institute announces a Friday night recital at the Baptist church on Sept. 11 featuring soprano Mian ME Alberta Soder and teacher Mabelle M. Grine. Soder, highly recommended, studied at Freeland PA, Dickson Seminary, Oberlin Conservatory, and Beaver College. Grine brings strong expression training with intercollegiate honors in oratory.

Broadus Institute The Baptist Church Alberta Soder Sopranc Mabelle M. Grine Broaddag Puolete Miss Soder Freeland Dickson Seminary Williamsport Oberlin Conservatory Oberlin, O Margaret. Jones Adama Voles Howard Handel Carter George Mastings Weacox Comservainty Aart Pearahi Campbell College Hotton Kansas Margatet Jonas-Adams Mise Soder Grine Beaver College King's School of Orainry Byron Wy King King School Achiend College Asaland

Five Tragedies In County In Two Weeks Three Days

Series of fatal incidents in Harrison County within two weeks and three days. Names include William J. Johnson, Thomas Hor Roumanian, Harry Johnson burglar, Frank Ashore, and Frank Scales. Suspects cited are Harry Pocky Steven Inbin A. 4. Wietcher Sam Polletta and others. dates span August 22 to September 6.

William J. Tohnson Harry Pocky Nother Noerd Graxhe Bteven Inibin Allan Nink Harry Johnson Wietcher Frank Ashore Balem Harry Bisher Frank Scales Sam Polletta O'Nei

Tragedy at O G A coal mine ends in fatality

At the O G A mine near Phoenixville and Reynoldsville Will iant J Johnson a Black man was fatally struck by Harry Peck another Black man after Johnson attempted to break into Peck s home A public safety item caused the fatal blow Peck surrendered and testified before Magistrate Flynn describing the events witnesses named several people questioned and the case sent to grand jury for action

O'Gara Phoenixville Reynoldsville Williant J. Johnson Harry Peck Peck Erand Johieson John von John Z. Flynn Johnson Puck John Henderson Is Houw Dhol Hin Abels Fred Flynn Johnson Widy Sailor Flynn Wisonburg Breathins Hla

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