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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1906
Page
1
Reports say tremors struck Oregon and California with fires in Garland and San Francisco afterquakes. Damage runs high in San Leandro and Los Banos with relief trains moving to assist victims. Authorities estimate San Francisco relief funds at 3000000 dollars as the nation braces for aftershocks and renewed aid efforts.
General Luke FE Wright, first U S ambassador to Japan, leaves today with wife and daughter for the Far East. He will sail from Seattle on April 30 and expects to assume his new office by early May.
Ann a Autguetas Pollock, a tobacconist with a longstanding local reputation, died today at age 76. Services and arrangements will be announced by the family.
Major Wilder of the United States Army will inspect Company Kat at S45 ofelock ig 1, during a fall terminant. Tirat CA is noted in the report as part of the state guard units undergoing inspection.
Mayor Hainer imposed fines after multiple arrests including Lisle for drunkenness at 10:80 PM Saturday, fined $4.60. A Glen Elk saloon fight ended with two youths brawling. both fined $10 plus costs. John Roweh faced a $10 assault riot charge near the Waldo hotel after resisting officers and striking his brother.
Mrs Margaret Madden wife of Patrick J Madden 工engineer in Clarkeburg railroad yards died at St Marys hospital after a Sunday night gall stones operation. Survived by three daughters oldest beyond one month. daughter of Mrs James Waril East End. Age about 40. Funeral at Catholic church 9:30 Wednesday morning with interment Holy Cross cemetery.
Kearney Court No 15 of T C C will hold a banquet in Reed's hall tonight to aid the Colored Knights of Pythias band. The band will attend and provide music. Supper is 25 cents with a menu including meats chicken ham pork potato salmon fruit slaw and assorted cakes and desserts.
Mrs da FE Miller, wife of Walton Miller, cashier of the Fairmont National Bank, and daughter of ex-Governor A B Fleming, died at home in Fairmont Saturday evening at age 34. She leaves a husband and a small daughter. Funeral arrangements listed with attendees and sister Mrs J A Winder to return to Mechanic Street tomorrow.
In Alta Vista county court Alena Wade Busch was fined 200 for running a house of ill fame in Mahogany hall. The judge remitted over 100 on condition she leave the county. She returned and deputies pursued, discovering a sister impersonating her. Alena was jailed after a high‑speed chase ending near Lowndess hill.
Clara Black, described as colored, was arrested Sunday on a warrant sworn before Mayor Harmer by John Elliott. Chet Sentt made the arrest. Neighbors object to the home. The woman was jailed in the county jail and will be tried this evening.
Joseph Cohen former president of the Eagles received a telegram from WGHL McNabb state president ordering a twenty five cent per capita general fund relief assessment for California. A special meeting of the Local Magles is set for tonight at 7:30 in the Wynders annex building urging all members to attend.
Saturday evening two intoxicated men aboard a passenger train acted disorderly and annoyed passengers. Captain Curia of the police brought them to trial before Squire Harry Gordon. They gave names as James Lake and James Davis. They were fined ten dollars and costs, plus a select fee of ten fifty. Both paid.
The Clarksburg Telegram reports rapid growth of a relief fund for Ben rancid sufferers. Daily remittances come from local donors including Harry Douds W H Cole and Globe Clothing. A letter from J H Irving suggests wider corporate participation to boost city support by midweek.
A lifelong friendship between Earl Dougherty and Bruce McAtee’s son ended in a Sunday shooting near the West End depot. Dougherty fired twice, wounding McAtee in the hand and arm. The injured man was treated by Drs. Shittleworth and Wilson, then escaped and has not been heard from since.
An accident at the Fairmont and Clarksburg iron company halted all car traffic for about two hours early Monday morning. Several workers and offices were affected, with warnings issued and repairs under way.
Deeds recorded in the West Milford area reference Powell tech and Weg. A transfer shows a five and forty two acre parcel in Clark district. Miss Mary Peterson spent Sunday in the city as a guest of Centier. L C Peterson and family returned to Palempat Monday morning where she employed a photographer Joe Neely and Lively.
A man walking home near the Wet Bad nf town on Saturday night about 20m clock was accosted by two youths who demanded money and then fled after the man handed over his dry. Police report a string of similar incidents in the city section, marking the fifth such attack in the Fithinia year. A light is badly needed.
Frank Kellar, described as a hobo, was assaulted by a group of Italian men near the old coke ovens in the East End after Sunday supper. He was stabbed twice in the back, had severe head and facial injuries, a broken nose, and extensive lacerations. Police were alerted but initial medical care was delayed. a doctor prescribed treatment after Chief Scott intervened.
In federal court Monday morning at 10 80 o clock the trial of Sellda Marsh for allegedly passing a raised twenty dollar bill at an All Nations saloon was restrained. The government rested after presenting one witness and defense witnesses, including Marsh himself, testified. Marsh denied involvement and claimed the bill was genuine, saying he handed the note to the bartender to pay for whiskey.
The aid society of United Brethren Church held a box supper on Saturday night at that place. Attendance was good and the event was financially successful. The ladies expressed great satisfaction with the outcome and the pleasant evening.
Blake announces regular dance nights this week at Elkbridee. Thursday and Tuesday events will feature music and drinks, with Ta(e) and beer available as part of the social program.
James Haggerty returns with his bride to Panemia after a ceremony described in local society notes. The couple’s arrival follows a wedding reported in yesterday’s editions, with details of the gown and first impressions from residents.
Fragmented letter from April 19 1906 describes theatre songs and performers in New York venues including Herald Square Theatre and Knickerbocker. It mentions George M. Cohan, robyn ballads, minstrel acts, and Elks shows, ending with a note on a homicide described by coroner’s inquiry.
Miss Ethel Hill aged 27 of Spencer died in a local hospital Sunday morning at 2 30 oclock from gall stones She leaves two sisters and two brothers The funeral will be held at Spencer on Tuesday Clifford Oborne company Loving Elhurge
Okey Riter of Marshville in Kesler hospital underwent surgery Monday morning and had one leg amputated below the knee. Surgeons Hooper and team reportedly saved his life during the procedure in this county hospital.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a new pressing company at Fourth Street with unclear names and services. Identifies partial references to washing, cleaning, dyeing, and possible artisanal work but lacks coherent details or dates.
A garbled report references Sunday events, an administration figure, and Chief Saget with unclear arrests. It mentions padabouts and a school incident, with notes on a planned move by Chevally and a target date tied to an Mp parting, suggesting unsettled local civic matters and potential dismissals.
Fragmented OCR reads list of students and colleges with unclear names and dates. The readable segments mention Corry Peer Vega Ratince and Mishary, with references to college names and spring term enrollment. Details are incomplete and names appear misread.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a flag stop near Morihrlin and a junction with imsiin pn Cag sinp fie trans. Details are unclear and names may be misspelled. No coherent event or outcome can be confirmed from the readable text.
Fragmentary readable text mentions John Deady and Trem with unclear context. No coherent event or outcome to establish a clear news lead.
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