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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
1
The speech praises Charley Swisher and his plan for the campaign. It notes a strong Republican stance in the state, Swisher's withdrawal offers, and support for the regular Republican ticket while condemning the Lincoln party. The speaker affirms loyalty to the Republican Party and pledges to vote the ticket.
The opening session of the West Virginia Ministerial Association and related societies was held in the new Christian church at Went Pike and Qhomtatt streets. Officers were elected and members discussed church work, missions, and the role of men in the congregation. The gathering stressed discipline, outreach, and cordial welcome for new attendees.
The Democratic convention in Rodminster New York nominated Chanler for governor after al majority support. Alton Parker welcomed the assembly as permanent chair, while others like McCarrew and Dix received acclaim for their roles in the event.
In circuit court Wednesday Judge Lynch heard motions by Clarksburg Zine for dissolution of part of a temporary injunction governing the main plant. Virgil Martin stood trial for the murder of Henry Ice at a beer party. Mike Rose was acquitted of carrying a revolver. Jury deliberations continued and other indictments and misdemeanor verdicts were noted.
The Weston court hears a convention where the people of Weston vote against selling property to the Telephone Company. The company threatens to cut rates to secure service, signaling a confrontation over local telephony access.
A Parkersburg gathering of Schorr supporters and critics devolved into a tense meeting as speakers attacked Eskine and Senator Scott. No decision was reached on selecting electors, and names were not finalized for potential use by voters.
A large audience at the A. 40K church heard FR. Checlesil, Abyssinian author praised by the Boston Transcript and London Times, defend equal psychological development of Black people. He argued there is no inherited lower intellect and challenged political agitators promoting racial inferiority.
Mrs. Sophia Elliott, 86, wife of Howard Elliott and employee at West Fork glass factory, died at 145 West Main Street from blood poisoning after an alleged ulcer. She leaves three children Floenio 3, Beulah 11, and Huber 12, plus five sisters and six brothers. Funeral arrangements pending.
In New York on September 14 Bryan wakes in Wee Hawken railroad yards with a long day ahead. He expects to address the convention with an important speech and spoke to attend city events before the Rochester gathering.
Senator Elkins plans a brief visit to Morgan Town to discuss new interests and meet local officials. A marriage license was issued recently, with Lawrence Rhinefne and Chars Belt noted in the local records.
In Parkersburg West Virginia 1908 letters show Grant faction pressing for new electors while McDermott from Morgantown rejects using his name on any ballot slate. The clash over electors threatens to derail the Scherr ticket with legal and party authority questions and names of Taft Sherman electors under dispute.
Hughes announces the Republican state ticket for New York with Charles Angnes for governor Horace White for lieutenant governor Samuel S Koenig for secretary of state Edward R O Malley for attorney general Charles S Gaus for comptroller Frank M Wiligme for state engineer and surveyor Thomas B Dunn for state treasurer Albert Haight nominated as associate justice of the court of appeals.
A Parseval airship buckled in the aj today and had to come down in Grunewald near Berlin. It was racing a large balloon toward Dobritz where Emperor William awaited their arrival. The crew suffered more injuries.
The funeral for Chris Bachman was held on a Wednesday morning at Water Street church. Rev J E Bed pastor of Cotton Street Church led the service with Rev Itie Cheney assisting. Burials are planned for the cemetery with religious rites at the Meronle crematorium.
Candidate Charles W. Sylahat arrives from Charleston and begins statewide campaigning. Samuel Y. Matzen and Awisher plan rallying in Marion and Ohio counties as party factions align with the regular Republican ticket ahead of November elections.
The county court on Wednesday ordered a public highway into Park around Summit Park addition. Myrtle B. Martin was named administrator of Justice J. Marty’s estate with $1,000 bond, and Lemuel B. Broutax along with C. A. Sutton, A. J. Lodge, and J. G. Lawson named as estate appraisers. Martin also qualified as guardian for Clara Martin with $1,000 bond. An extra General Registration Day was set for September 26 with registrars at voting places to register voters, extending through October 4 when registrar work will largely complete.
Wright brothers in Le Mans France eclipse European records with an astonishing sustained sprint finish. Officials say the duo clocked a remarkable time near the limit of the event distance as crowds cheer their mastery of the wrenglait aroused great enthusiasm.
Youhs Mortimer W Sankt will attend boot camp in Waynesboro Virginia at a naval training facility as part of military preparation.
A fragmented item notes D C Beyt appointed postmaster at Byvire Mt as Powers and Vine A Eebeietian are mentioned in unclear roles.
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