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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
The Lincoln party committee met to draft a public address, but the plan was abandoned. The movement leans conservative as harmony progress continues. Scherr stated his resignation had not been published and pledged full support for Glascock and the state ticket in November.
Governor Haskell, en route to Chicago, defends himself against charges and criticizes Roosevelt, calling him the biggest four flusher in politics. He says Hearst's New York allegations prompt no reply and notes Oklahoma's view of the "rascal." He plans talks with W. J. Bryan and Democratic leaders about the charges.
Local Hebrews plan observances for Rosh Hashanah with store closings. Services at Eagles’ Ball in Traders Annex today from 6 to 7 30 pm and tomorrow from morning to noon, with further services Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Day of Atonement Monday October 5 also marked by services.
Prisoner Fred Youx awaits hearing in Magistrate George F Garden's court on a charge of attempting to fix an untentio gambling game at oldir grounds. He was arrested Thursday by Constable R Kidd who saw him running what was believed to be an illegal gambling game. Youx faces charter charges next Monday. Cincinnati report notes W Brian and party headed to Terre Haute to speak.
In circuit court on Friday Herbert Wallers and Reuben B Shaver were acquitted on misdemeanor charges amid a list of civil case outcomes. Other verdicts included Guilty findings in a separate case with Edward fined $15. multiple civil actions against Bank and individuals ended with various small sums awarded or owed.
J 9 Powell, aged 67, died at home in Agammton Thursday night after long kidney and liver trouble. He leaves wife and children Mrs George Graves Bridgeport J D Powell Adamton and M M Powell Harrisville. The funeral is Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Methodist Protestant church Bridgeport with interment in the Brick Church Cemetery.
The Mt Glare hardware shop of Thomas Combs was broken into last night with a quantity of goods stolen. The break in was discovered this morning after window sash were torn from the building and the premises disturbed. Dogs tracked a scent near a hill but no clue to the culprits due to dry ground. Two men were seen near a hill earlier that hour. the inquiry seeks to identify those who broke into the store.
A spark from a railroad locomotive ignites a fire on the San dusky Farm amid dry weather. The blaze spreads near the boundary, forcing firefighting efforts as winds threaten nearby fields. observers warn structural damage may follow.
Mr and Mrs W J Simpson Jr relocate to Clarkabark from Fairmont where they previously lived. Mr Simpson, formerly employed by Fairmont Coal, has joined Clarkabark Fuel Company in a new position.
Fair officials conclude the Forty-second annual West Virginia Central Agricultural and Mechanical Society event in Clarksburg with about 5 000 attendees on the final day. Races provide excitement as the program extends late, and the annual election for society directors is held with Denham and Hayes among the top vote getters.
National committee plans Hughes visit September 30 with stops at Parkersburg Clarksburg Grafton Piedmont Cairo West Union Salem Martinsburg and others. In Parkersburg Hon William Glascock and local officials will greet the governor as he opens a series of Republican campaign meetings across the state.
In Sistersville a local bank assistant cashier Richard Elliott vanished after leaving the Farmers & Producers National Bank mid afternoon. He was seen walking toward the river and later reappeared in Woosfield under an assumed name. His wife and mother are distressed as searches continue along riverbanks and in nearby towns.
Harrer E Barnes a South Penn employee in the district suffered a serious accident at Well No 22 on the Luther Haymond tract. His left arm was crushed and both forearm bones broken when the wheel of a revolving engine caught it. In New York a separate report said one man died and over a dozen were injured in a separate incident involving a van.
The West Virginia Mining Association will hold a general meeting in Charleston from October 7, with speakers including George Otis Smith of the U. S. Geological Survey Edward W. Parker of the Bureau of Mines and Minerals and J. A. Holmes of the Bureau of Technology. Attendees from mining departments and universities nationwide are expected as industry welfare issues are debated.
United States Deputy Marshal E D Hupp brought in Gamburg area offenders to Fairmont and Morgantown for excise law violations. Sanas a Swede and Ogden a Black man were held for the Martinsburg term of federal court slated for October.
The special train of Judge W. H. Tait arrived in Iowa at Taft Snow Clinton and proceeded to Davenport, Des Moines, and other towns including Minton, Wapela, Burlington, and Jumwa, where he spoke to residents throughout the day.
Elkins denies he promised to marry Louise Londate of New York who filed a breach of promise suit seeking 100000 dollars. Blaine Elkins was served a summons at his Elkview country home to appear before United States Judge Dayton for a formal hearing later.
Cy Dawson leads an ages team to meet Meanington in Mannington tomorrow and Sunday at 2 oclock. The team will also play on the Clarksburg grounds. The Royal team formed for the heat faces strong local rivals.
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