Relief fund sought for San Francisco quake victims
The Clarksburg Telegram urges rapid public donations to aid homeless and starving in San Francisco after the great earthquake and fire. Mayor Harmer authorizes publication of donors, with names and amounts to be forwarded to San Francisco’s relief mayor, as local citizens and societies pledge support.
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San Francisco
Clarksburg
Warvey W. Harmer
San
Clerksburg
Harvey W. Harmer
Grand jury to probe crimes as witnesses from New York testify
A federal grand jury will hear testimony from prominent witnesses including Logan M. Bullitt of Philadelphia and James B. Haag of New York as part of a broad probe into mining and railroad interests. Baltimore & Ohio officials are expected to present company books. The panel, led by Judge Dayton, will continue for several days into May, with indictments already returned against several figures including express agents and a distillery manager.
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United States
Grand Jury
Luekes Cou Fk
Ie Sime
Écouw
Ai ‘Ion Piaced
Railroad Coy
I Grand
Iui
Ukae
New York
Aub
We&es
Logan M. Bullitt
Philadelphia
Ted
Rock Fuel Company
James B. Haagin
Mite Minington
Fred. C. Leont
Brown
W. Schrader
Nowhere
T. Hall
Elking
P. Moore
J. Ty. Boswells
Thiety
Ti Ik
Baltimore & Ohio
Saal
Iear
Sin Iskely
Ben
Dayton
Express Company
George B. Lanham
Aermrid Boston
Marsh
AIF
Boy Arrested for Trespass on Freight Yard
Officer T L Powell arrested Harry Presh for trespass at the yard office this morning. The boy, who was jumping on and off freight trains, was brought before Squire Harry Gordon and fined, which he paid.
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T. L. Powell
The
Harry Presh
Fisk
Fresh
Powell
Harry Gordon
Managi
Reynolds Welcomes New Child During Illness Report
JP Reynolds secured life insurance for Metropolitan Tire Thewrance Co. Friday April 20 as he became a father of a ten pound boy. Wife and baby are well though Reynolds remains unwell. Superintendent hopes for duty by April 28. His condition is described as not physically fit.
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JP. Reynolds
Metropolitan Tire Thewrance Co
Hospital News Briefs From City Hospital Report
Hospital notes report Crees undergoing operation at City Hospital. Dr Machin from Daddridge county treated patients. Will Barnett of Weston discharged from Ressler Friday. Mamin Corrigan also noted in hospital records.
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Crees
Tr. Machin
Daddridge County
City Hospital
Will Barnett
Weston
Ressler
Mise Mamin Corrigan
Decrepit horse case leads to humane officer action
Richard Banks arrives with a feeble horse in town. Squire Gordon questions him and humane officer Stout orders two men to inspect the animal. If judged unfit to live, the owner faces execution of the cost. Banks is from near Adamston.
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Richard Banks
Squire Gordon
Banks
Stout
Adamston
Warrant Sought Over School Law Violation
A warrant was requested before Squire Gordon on a complaint by Trant. Officer Lyon for Dulx Pays, ton, Peytop has a son Homer missing from school often. This is the second warrant issued this year. The boy is said to be kept from class by the father who makes him work.
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Gordon
Trant
Omcer Lyon
Dult Pays
Ton
Peytop
Homer
Postmaster Kidd Denounces Herald at Adams ton
Adams ton postmaster J E Kidd denounces the Herald article of April 20 as a malicious lie with no truth. He asserts the Adams ton post office operates under strict department rules and welcomes any inspector to verify proper conditions. He condemns the act of defaming the office and seeks to preserve its reputation.
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J. E. Kidd
Adamston
Herald
Parkersburg man suffers eye injury in accident
Nate Bardon of Parkersburg was brought to St Marys hospital after a steam accident that nearly blinded his eye. Doctors remain hopeful his sight will recover. Auctioneer S W Gordon held a large sale in Bridgeport earlier today with numerous bidders and local attendees.
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Nate Bardon
Parkersburg
St. Mary's Hospital
S.W. Gordon
Bridgeport
Licenses Granted At City Council Session
The regular council session considered liquor license requests and building permits. Licenses were granted for Fred A Criss and Fame Boyle, with other applications discussed. Loyd Dutt and Hester cases led to adjournment for further review amid Sunday selling concerns. The meeting also referred a building permit for a Hickman street project and noted payrolls for waterworks and street crews.
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Fiie Fay Wight
Ami. Council
Daisy Shinn
Hickman Street
Bipbec
Strock
Segmneat . I
Harner
McReynolds
Wood
Jamies Bayle
Hoster
Lari
Sistoefation
Dticense
thieHoster. Com Pany
Hpleasta
Smith
Hester
Jasper Bye
Loyd Dutt
Harmer
Daff
Fred A. Criss. Siers
Als
Pike Stimet
Fame Boyle
Guardian Appointments Recorded in County Clerk Books
In a probate note the county clerk lists guardian qualifications for the estate of George B Prandin with William H Franklin named as a guardian. S.A. Billet and Joseph Tartlett are named appraisers, while other names appear in the guardianship filing.
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Seay Hay
Geore Bo Prandin
William H. Franklin
Droome Brine
Jarhin Aesurett
Georgy Musum
S.A. Billet
Joseph Tartlett
Eppraksers
Term of Court Closes as Judge Hears Motions
Jurors were dismissed as the present term ends. The last case involved Alexander and Algrander, insurance men, with A. Bo Collindaires as president of Union district education for payment on policies. A verdict favored the plaintiff and Judge Lynch is completing motions.
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Clicut
Alexander & Algrander
S. A. Bo Collindaires
Education
Union District
Lynch
Untitled Tale of a Jail Visit and a Dinner Prank
A rambling fragment describes a scene involving a jailed colored man named Athy and a kitchen mishap. A menu card references a large meal with boiled beans and turkey. Mary, recovering, improves enough to wear clothes and eat occasionally, while Ramsey is present in a dimly lit setting.
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Anivtin
Cain
Weldey
Ramsey
Mary
Pay Day in Clarksburg Coal Firms Payouts
Pay day today at coal firms with headquarters in Clarksburg and nearby cities. The quarterly payrolls total in the thousands of dollars, with firms including Clarksburg Fuel, Fairmont Coal Company, Madeira Haltack Coal, and Rosebud Coal among those listed as paying wages.
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Clarksburg
Ithio
Pitcairn Company
Fairmont Coal
Madeira-Haltack Coal Company
Aubehisote Fuel Company
O'Gara Coal Mining Company
Short Life Coal Iompany
Rosebud Coal Companys
Bishop Gravatt to Preach and Confirm at ChristEpiscopal Church
Announcement states Bishop Gravatt, the Bishop-Coadjutor of the Diocese of West Virginia, will preach and confirm a number of individuals at Christ Episcopal Church on Sunday evening. The rector and congregation invite all who will come to attend.
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West Virginia
Whl
Christ-E Episconal
Deeds Recorded Involving Barrett Randolph and Others
Deeds show B Stout and P J Lynch to Barrett Randolph and Mancarot Custer for 56.20 acres in Reedieo Riin Clark district and to the same holders for 116 acres in Cox Chak district. AJR Taylor to L Davie of 1 Not Salem. Peter Bond to J Q Moser 1.68 acres in Grant district. James Stout to Rebecca A Loe ts eres Sardis district. Frank Morris claims land in Morris with Sano Lewis.
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P. J. Lynch
Barriett F. Randolph
Mancarot Custer
Reedieo Riin
Clark
Sme
Cox Chak
Ajr Taylor
Morris
Sano Lewis
Two Circuses for May Clogidburg May Day Showdowns
Readable fragments describe two circuses slated for May in Clogidburg with performances by Pawmey Bill's Wild West and other acts. Details are sparse and OCR-like, but indicate dates in May and multiple shows for local audiences.
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Clogidburg
Youth Plea Under Infancy Act in City Case
Several years ago He Care bought goods from Smallwood who ran a city store. Payment was never made. Suit heard before Squire David this morning. Care claimed infancy under the act and that he was under twenty one at the time of purchase. The squire dismissed the suit, ordering the plaintiff to pay costs.
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I Smallwood
David
Arrest at Waork Slats Plant Details Aboard Bill
Constable Coffigan died today in a disturbance at the Wa ork slats plant as Willie Post confronted a worker over a board bill. The incident occurred about 11 am with a confrontation over a $6.00 debt.
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Constable Coffigan
Wa Ork
Willie Post
Decorator J B Moshling To Decorate Tempary Encampment
A letter from Harry W Lewis of New York announces his arrival next week to contract with the local commandery to decorate streets and public buildings for the State Encampment. His services are offered to business firms and citizens for decorating business houses, with experienced and fully equipped resources.
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J. B.moshling
Dhenisa
Coring
Templara
State
Harry W. Lewis
New York
Bayln Hi
Lewis
Mantel’s Road Back From Hardship to Tragic Promise
Robert Mantel faced legal trouble and neglect from critics, then left theatre to tour and study. He returned stronger, vowing the hardships were over as New York success looms, predicting a secure spot as a leading tragedian in a major company next year.
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New York
War Department warns of fires and famine in cities
Across multiple cities in April reports describe fire threats at warehouses and docks, with officials laying plans to protect waterfront areas in San Francisco Oakland and Wilmington. Mayors and engineers coordinate structural safety, while the federal government seeks funds for relief and reconstruction after damage and shortages.
Union Planing Mill Pushing Bridgeport Build to Finish
The Union Planing Mill Company in Bridgeport pushes its building to rapid completion with all parts purchased and operations expected by May 15. The company proposes to do all work at real life prices and promptly. Bellmates will be cheerfully furnished unto all buildings.
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Union Planing Mill Company
Bridgeport
Peta
First Ball Game Led by Clarkes in Semot Meet
In the opening ball game of the semot, Clarkes led by key players Briton and Inteshat, delivering the early performance for the home team. The contest showcased rising form as the squad began their season with solid defense and timely hits.
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Glarke
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