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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1906

Page

1

Death and accuse locally in a tangled court case

An elderly man was found dead in a well at a Tolw'e tome site after a fall. The death is considered possibly foul play though a dental theory is also voiced. Charges against two younger men include acts of theft and assault as the community seeks clarity.

Charl Burler Ry Gundon Pring Jobn Charles Cartets Carter Eom Pete Mary Fe Feely Squire Gordon Rey Swife Wrother Toby Orn Anid Shin Eheanade Pigo

Woman 807 and the Deserted Courtroom Tale

Fragments describe a trial scene with witnesses and officers, detailing a confrontation and injuries. The passage notes concern in the city over harsh treatment and a dramatic, chaotic event centered on a woman identified as Woman 807 and associated figures.

Editor Sells Interest in Local Paper Amid City Changes

Aulatta Ohio editor of the Marietta paper reports selling no centralized interest today to local buyer. Alderman will stay at Andonapneggor for the new Will. Thompson of Bridnoport wid in alo city. Saturdaybus Hartley at Fairmont is present.

Aulatta, O Anz A.D. i Marietta Intecast Andonapneggor Will ‘Thompenn Bridnoport Wid Alo Bussy Hartley Fairmont

Trouble at the Vincent saloon deal goes to legal aid

Report describes Gaines and associates attempting to lease a hotel property in Glen Ele with a $750 agreement and a saloon license dispute. The two strangers claim they were promised a saloon license, which was not in the contract, and they refused to pay beyond fifty dollars while lodging and meals were charged. They sought legal advice today.

Tatedas Gresing Oets Ser Pa Avi Bey Vincen

Grain Market Report from Chicago on Wheat and Corn

Wheat prices quoted at 7 to 8 under the standard market listing and corn at 19 5 0 aal 307 to 8 in the latest Chicago market summary. Prices reflect daily fluctuations and reflect ongoing grain trading activity.

Ghigago

Roosevelt Sets Deportation Plan for Leper Citizen

Reports say George Roseult, nicknamed Syrum Teper, faces imminent deportation to a Pacific coast leper colony unless he can be repatriated. The president may intervene personally to expedite removal, with officials claiming orders will be carried out promptly despite public interest and scattered sightings.

George Roseult Ome Dickens Kodak

Stallings Wants A Nomination

Aug 4 At a Republican conference in Parsons Hon John Loughry urged resignation in favor of Stallings who refused and remains in the field The Virginia legislature faces a third defeat for Stallings after prior losses at the Kehner convention and to H Foreman for state senator then Tucker county legislature bid

Parsons Thomas John Loughry Fielatare Gol. Stallings Virginia Legisher Lakin Preston Hon IT Foreman Jen Tucker County

Wabash Plans Mammoth Shops in Cumberland Area

The Western Maryland railroad proposes building large shops and a terminal facility on 33 square miles of land in West Virginia near Cumberland, about six miles from town. Dr George TL Carpenter owns the land valued at 220000 yet offered 12000 by the company. The jury of condemnation set 9000 as compensation and Carpenter likely to appeal.

Gumberland Mal Western Maryland Railroad West Virgina Alent Cumberland Tomvameth George TL. Carpenter

Odeon Tonight Shows New Comedy Features

The Odeon presents a program including "Chacm jug Enchayteoes" and "Saturday Shopping" with other titles. Films screened last week in Cl ohinath draw crowds, with admission priced in fivepence. Walter M. Morris of Mt. Clare notices a Saturday gathering in the city.

Odeon Clohinath Walter M. Morris Mt. Clare Poont

Race Horses Galore at the Fair Grounds

A listing of horses and riders expected at a racing event describes entrants from Wilmington Germantown Dawson City Buckhannon and Keyser with times from 2:15 to 2:40. Thirty three horses arrive from New Martinsville tonight and tomorrow with additional racers joining from Huntington Titusville and New Martinsville.

Wilmington Dél Jumbleir Pace Dick Mount G. G. Waters Germantown Kansterette Ada Kinstel Exe Taylor Dawson City Grant Elder John Elder Ow. W. Keecner Lord White Jack Ingram John Arnold Buckhannon Mike Mack R. Ho McRoberts Sophia Divers Thomas B. Davis Keyser Julia M Ada C Harrison John R. Humberd Richard B Will. Johnson Matagorda Joy Connell & Gere Monie Gurls Leland and Figurant French Hayes Ernest Cottrill Fitzgerald Swill New Martinsville

Railroad Merger Planned for Mocking Valley and Kanawha Firms

J P Morgan Co acting for stockholders of Mocking Valley Railway and Kanawha & Michigan announces a plan to consolidate the two companies and appoint a manager to carry out the merger.

Eee Press NEW RK J. P. Morgan & Co Mocking Valley Railway Company Kanawha & Michigan Company

Injury Report: Florence Real Fractures Limb At Home

Florence Real, 14, daughter of Robert Reed of Wine Addition, fractured a lower limb Friday while climbing a fence at her home. She fell from the fence onto a plank, injured her leg, was carried inside, and received medical care.

Misa Florence Real Robert Reed

Bijou Night Show With Farce And Romance In City

At the Bijou tonight the theater offers The Others of Brckwardsville and Cas ter's Wedding with The Jewel Brothers of Buckyarseville. Admission five cents. The schedule promises light entertainment suitable for families including children.

Bijou Brckwardsville Caster Jewel Brothers Buckyarseville Coe

Sunday Game Mariins Brings Lineup With Names Recalled

An OCR fragment lists a Sunday game lineup for Mariins including Elis ey Posey pi Drumm Wy Hill Wasner Hene tb Turner Mama my Bailon rf and eu stil. It mentions Bull Smilin slated for middle S and Griffin attending from Wyoming to a forthcoming contest.

Mariins Elis Posey Pi ’Drumm Hill Wasner Hene Turner Mama My 'Bailon

Chicago Town Sees License Suspensions Over Violations

Officials act after a raid finds speakeasy items and reports of illicit sales during elections. Authorities cancel licenses of saloonkeepers who violate the bans and impose mandatory closures.

Ombano

Longworths SAIL FROM Cherbourg Aboard American Liner

Paris Aug and Mrs Nicholas Longworth today sailed from Cherbourg bound for New York aboard the American liner. The couple departed amid press attention as they began their transatlantic voyage.

Associated Press Paris Ang Nicholas Longworth Cherbourg New One St “Atl

Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Brides and Grooms

Marriage licenses have been issued to John W. Mowrey and Mary Leave Mont W Vanpelt and Dessie Morrison.

John W. Mowrey Mary Leave Mont W.vanpelt Dessie Morrison

Richwood Merchants Arrested Amid Liquor Crackdown

Reported in Richwood a wave of arrests targets illegal sales of intoxicants. Tenants to raids followed detective work by TL Davis who uncovered suspected speakeasies. Warrants issued for nine merchants and others. trunks seized as part of the crackdown.

Richwood TL 1 Davis Roa

Golden West Vaudeville Show Promises San Francisco Past

A New Grand theater presentation directed by Lewis W. Ickley features a three part vaudeville program. The first segment recreates pre quake San Francisco with moving pictures of Market Street and Chinatown and includes a lecture on the city’s notable districts and landmarks.

Lewis W. Ickley New York Market Street Prisco Golden Gate Prestilio Chiff Hongo Chinatown Golden West

Clark district approves low school levy and elects secretary

The Clark district board of education met Saturday morning and set the annual levy for the district. The teacher fund and building fund amounts are listed with specific figures. W. Ogden was elected secretary of the board.

Clark District

Homecoming for Koblegura Family from Germany

John Koblegura and his daughter Miss Geno along with Bliss Butts return from Germany. They visited Bremen and Hamburg enjoying a delightful voyage. A separate obituary notes the death of six month old Maul Gougellas of Graweili Fariday from dysentery with funeral at Holy Cree.

Germany John Koblegura Geno Bliss Butts Absond Bremem Aso Hamburg Youd Gimae Inns Anique Gougellas Graweili Fariday Holy Cree

City Council Receives Budget and Permits After Friday Session

City council met Friday night with minutes read by Dr. Varuse. Citizens pledged 27338 for sewer work behind Tike. $100 was appropriated for salary. The engineer reported 1772.75 to lay water main to St Charles hotel. bids for fire construction were to be advertised. Various licenses, street paving decisions, and building permits were approved or referred, including armory and hotel licenses and a neighbor’s claim for damages.

Varuse Patek St. Charles Hotel J. ME. Wine Capital Hotel Finn Scott Iclarkeburg Supply Co Eureka Plumbing Co Tiincoln Oil Co M.C. Lilley & Ls M. West F. D. Smith Oil Well Supply Co S.A. French Midland Chemical Austen-Westerm Co Joseph Toth Levis Norh Fourth Streat Towis Spirro Waldo Maple Avenue W. A. Thomas Church Street D. D. Congleton Elliott Street White Nannie Reeve Sycamore Mulberry West Main Street W. M. Hadeon Clay Street John B. Garrick Hoenke Fuel City Hotel Arlington Thomas Burke M Yanant George Hows Dat Owens Moneypenny Persopal - Wesheves

Return Home From Abroad

Mr and Mrs Wart series completed a trip abroad visiting Bar end Treland Swotland and England. They arrived back in New York City with fond reflections on the journey and greetings from friends at home.

Wallis Low York Wing Barend Treland Swotland Waler Chfteam England Marty Toma Teat Leartily

Travelers to Meet The sited Commercial Travel ers

Travelers to Meet in the Ona Follows building tonight at eight o clock. Initiation of activities is planned and details are to be announced.

Bomb Thrown at Moscow amid Turmoil and Casualties

A chaotic Moscow scene reports a bomb incident with ten killed during a rally. A separate dispatch notes a plan to liberate political prisoners being betrayed to authorities, triggering arrests among civil servants and police. A telegram references a train robbery and theft of government funds, while Helsinki reports a streetcar strike ending with Socialist-Red Guard reshaping.

Warsaw Aus Tibau Tdbms Haffpot Government Oney

Jones Bogated in Glarksburg Confusion Shocks City

Police recovered nine men pointing to Charles Jones alias De Ginkmaster who escaped Marion jail last week. Bloodhounds failed to track him Saturday night and Sunday as authorities searched Moundsville and called Sharif Furbo for lead.

Charles Jones Ginkmaster Marion County Morticon Moundsville Sharif Furbo Fairmont

Leper Conductor Experience Recalled From Yearkey Tale

A fragmented first person account describes a train journey with a leper conductor and companions. They note a destination near Picks Litto after a night ride, a makeshift camp, and a move to Buckhannan for fumigation before returning home.

Byer Syren Taneblin J Dri Rogers Zai Nip Wan Bonn Tsim Buckhannan George Rorsett

Elkins Races Set With Speed Program and Stalls

The Elkins track prepares for a fast program with expected stalls and riders aiming to throw turns on the main straight. The setup includes home-sight bets and anticipated performances by several horsemen known to frequent the course.

Elkins

Deeds Recorded Area Arrangements for Rail Service

Deeds show arrangements with railroads to improve traveling public service at moderate prices. Public notices refer to first plans and dates across districts, listing names and acreage tied to coal districts and various parcels, with dates and locations for meetings and stake announcements.

Oye Heine Npr-Te-Sinta Henry Tee Martin R. Griffin Acrak Piaeretn Pawidary Oeohn P. Ward Thomas WW Jerome A. Hallta A. Barm Dolph Okey W. Bavis Acnés Simpeon Fea Homp Tyaotom Pa Nile Buri Churaday

Marriage of John W. Mowres and Mary Elizabeth Towman

Mr John W Mowres and Miss Mary Elizabeth Towman both of Big Tanne were married at the Britton boarding house on North Bet e a Telos Friday evening. Dr S B L A Pvitbook of Go Methodist church performed the ceremony in the province of several etaisaiies.

John W. Mowres Amd Mary Elizabeth Towman Big Tanne Marriet Britton Telos Provence Etaisaiies S. BL Gof Methodist Church

Wreck at Everson Troconcara On the Rail

Fragmentary report describes a wreck near Everson involving rail cars No 1628 and a coal freight. Details are unclear but indicate damage and a halted line with a locomotive stalled and an associated disturbance on the track.

Troconcara Teseacyse Reife

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Steart du Oding Wen Lewis Rattes Enon THE Vincent Roosevelt Stallings Wabash Mammoth Shops the Odeon Irifin Wyoming Chicago Loveworths Sail Totel Moscow Helsingfors Jones Glarksburg Everson Asa Levy
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