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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
1
Charueston Aug 8 reports complicating strike action as workers at Boomer face pay day disputes. The Fayette County sheriff seeks military protection after rioting fears near a military camp. Paint Creek reports a quiet night despite guard tensions and a miner guard confrontation at Cabin 786k.
Matthew O Callaghan a 60 year old cotton merchant was taken into custody in Brooklyn fashionably section after allegedly shooting his wife Tillman 37. The woman is in critical condition with three bullet wounds in a hospital. O Callaghan said he acted after a burglar appeared.
Tomes Keefe aged 20 dies at his sister Mrs William Mulheran's East Pike Street home after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. He was a general favorite among city youth. Survived by father James Keefe two brothers William and John and three sisters Mrs Mulheran Mia Oscar McClure and Miss Winifred Keefe all in the East End. Funeral plans not yet announced.
Aug 3 New York reports two workers fatally mangled at the bottom of a fifty foot shaft exiting the new actioaduct at 106 Street and Centers Park. Five others were seriously injured when a steel drill struck a forgotten powder charge in a past explosion scene.
The program for the thirty third annual session at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Shinnston covers August 22 to 23. Highlights include central thought Serving and sessions on Sunday school methods, adolescent education, teacher selection, and a temperance address by E F Garrett with remarks from A T Arnold and others.
Clarksburg police sought How ard Commeans after he fled Shinwston Thursday night and was shot by the chief while running. Commeans was later arrested at John Ross's home on an unrelated charge. The mayor's court set hearing for Friday as the political scene in Columbus heated with Taft leaders seeking a gubernatorial candidate.
Historical county tax roll listing values by magisterial districts for real estate and personal property, with totals for each district. Includes boards of public works allocations and aggregate county figures for real and personal property, plus district summaries and totals for public works funding.
Disjointed OCR text describes General Bliss and Gyder addressing disputed circumstances. Mentions markers, attachments, and a large force movement with infantry across camps. Notes about telegraph and signal stations, transport to New York area, and planned equipment and reenforcements.
Warning to soldiers issued as officials from Parkersburg report a state executive committee meeting. Election of officers includes Stuart Waler as chairman and Andre Simpson as district head, with Parkersburg named headquarters. Totals show over 3.6 million dollars in property values across districts and public works. Transportation has been arranged for several absent soldiers, with Maj. Scott in command of Company K battalion.
Thomas Stevenson and Adeline Hitler appear as a couple seeking a marriage license alongside Anton Syroka and Katy Fonga Mave tein. The notice lists applicants for licenses and confirms marriages pending completion.
Prominent members of the bar are endeavoring to raise 40000 for the relief of the widow and two daughters of the late associate Justice Harlan. Signers to a four letter note state that Justice Harlan died leaving his family unprovided for and with a Washington home mortgage.
Workmen erect electric light poles at Colonial Heights in compliance with a recent city council order. The initiative aims to illuminate the area promptly and improve street lighting.
Tex August 9 Mexican raiders crossed the international boundary into Texas near Sierra Blanca. A telegram received by Sheriff Edwards reported the incursion and the start of raids along the border as American forces hastened to respond.
Clarence Nutter aged two lies in a focal hospital after a gunshot wound. The injury is described as fatal, with recovery not expected, amid chaotic events reported from Washington D C involving an assault and unrest.
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