Lions and horse races color Clarksburg notes
The report covers city events at the county oil field and fairgrounds in Clarksburg with an observed lion roaming woodland. It details horse races including 2:40 and 2:35 pacings, 2:24 trot results, notable horses such as Carricita and Clay Cecil, and the judging of heats. Roving crowds and police ejecting tracksiders are mentioned amid race results and show listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Cent Gas
Clarksburge
Coke R. R
Jackson
Ty Cce
Peter Baltn
Olte K
Haren Boy
Bud Crook, Jr
Tohn Elder
Biddie Miller
Emily
Barry
Sophia Direct
Gambotier
Jay W
Otto K
Raven Roy
Bud Crook
Tine Pass
Raven Boy
Clay Cecil
Ada
Caricita
Elden B
Dick Mont
Secon
Carricila
Sister Ada
Elen B
Thir Clay Cecil
Tan
Aregon
Leland
Florestrand
May Gorman
Tren
Fey Gorman
Wre
Eady McKinley
Sommers
Holt
Weston
Queen
City
W. G. Osborn
M.A. Holt Weston
Toal
Gore Brothers
Tohn Davisean
B.S. Holt
Wastone
Poreheron
Andersen
Stianalon
Monster of the Oil Creek Country Strikes Fear in Town
Residents near Indian Run and Skeleton Creek report a large escaped animal roaming at night. Witnesses describe roaring and screeches as hundreds scour the countryside with firearms in search. Locals fear a dangerous beast wowing nearby oil wells and drawing a crowd determined to capture it before dawn.
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X Min
Rodgers
Mr. Kunkle
NM St
Swachbburg
Wheeling
Ecfeon
Tramile Creek
Wilces
Stiltsather
Skeleton
Engin
Peter Im Haya
Pyoares
Newton
Tamimon Warmstedd
Jake Flesher
Chests Wion
John Gainor
Oliver Snider
William Water
Harry Betty
Lott Hansford
Fraanes Scott
Jim Ferguse
Lew Hartman
Cronin Pavell
Salen
Elvel Bullatt
Muin
James Sand
Afisconri
Tallion
Baltimore & Ohio officers tour by private car
A Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Party led by General Superintendent CO. S. Bent and others traveled from Baltimore on No. 3 in a West Virginia & Pittsburg special. The trip was described as an inspection with no connection to Coal & Coke sale negotiations reportedly nearing completion with B&O.
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Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
CO. S. Bent
L. G. Hass
A. B. Williams
Rickett
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Bonl
Goal & Coke
Baltimore & Ohio
Tak Road
Coal & Coke
Officers killed in fight abroad in the Philippines
A detachment of ten from the Eighth Infantry was ambushed at Julita Telund Tayele by Palajanes. First Lieutenant John P. James and two privates died. Contract Surgeon Calyin Snyder and Internal Revenue Collector Williams of Illinois were also killed. Palajanes seized three pistols four Krag rifles and three hundred pounds of ammunition.
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Associated Press
Manila
P. L
John P. James
Eighth Infantry
Calyin ‘Snyder
Internal Revenue
Williams
Illinois
Julita
Telund
Tayele
Metropolitan Life Moves into Empire Building Offices
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company relocates from the Tookery building to the Empire Building. It establishes elegant headquarters on the third floor with three packed suites and ample room, marking it as the first to move into the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Tookery
Empire Building
Metropolitan
Hand in Trouble at the Track
A Dudley man enraged at Provident B. B. Stout near the new fair grounds followed him on Thursday at the track. He was arrested after a scuffle and jailed. He faces a hearing before Squire Harry Yordon tonight at 1 o'clock, claiming he had no knives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Provident
B. B. Stout
Ethel Kmcks
Kere
Harry Yordon
Family Affair Settled in Sopuronia and Vila Weekly
A disputed matter involving Sopuronia and Vila Weekly was resolved after a meeting at Squire Gordon's office last evening. Discharge from custody followed a compromise between the sister in law and other parties, with witnesses recounting odd nighttime observations and a bear dog named Pat aiding the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sopuronia and
Vila Weekly
Squire Gordon
Death of Dr Barnett at Cornwallis at 51
Uncle of C D P and Clemene of this city dies at home in Cornwallis at five this morning. Funeral will be held at Miletus, Doddridge, tomorrow at three in the afternoon. Cause of death given as paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.D. Barnett
C.D. BP
Clemene
Cornwallis
Miletus
Doddridge
Weston Institute Supt. Rosier Visits Fairmont Schools
Weston Institute Superintendent Rosier and Professor T. E. Tindges led the Lewis County teachers institute this week, enrolling 17 teachers. Rosier traveled to Salem to visit family after the event. James William remained jailed for assault charges awaiting hearing before Justice Riley. Henry Leet waived examination and was placed in bond of 100 dollars for the grand jury.
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Wusepastosier
Fairmont City
Weston
T. E. Tindges
Lewis Coun Ic
Rosier
Salem
James William
M.S. Riley
W. Henry Leet Apring
Fustien
J. N. Davie
Leper Stays in State as Immigrant Rows Drag On
Washington reports a leper named George Roscett, calling himself Syrian, will remain in the state while railroad officials seek a plan to move him to New York or until he dies. Immigration deems he has been in the U S four years and cannot be expelled. He worked in a cotton mill near Waterville, Maine, for about two years before illness appeared.
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Washington
Gién Buresu
Washid
George Roscett
New Rose
New York
West Virginia
Maryland
Waterville
San Francisco Earthquake Pictures At The Grand
Tonight at the new Grand theater a fresh showing of the San Francisco earthquake and fire scenes will be presented. The program includes comic pictures illustrated songs and vaudeville features. The engagement follows a favorable reception on Wednesday and is billed as the last local showing with new and original scenes and added material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Grand
San Franciso
Excursion breaks season record at Atlantic City line
Ticket agent C. E. Towlee sold 113 tickets and a private sleeper was crowded with locals. Among attendees were Mrs. Garnline Jackson and granddaughter Mira, plus several named residents and families. The event marked a record turnout for the season on the Atlantic City line.
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Atlantic Cly
C. E. Towlee
Garnline Jackson
Mira
Guy ‘Sinsel
Gregg
L. 8. Horner
James J
Alien
M. P. Bordaté
Atchison
al Hopking and Robinson
Ate.ra
Frank B. Hanaker
C. E. Lamberd
Tamily
Suinley Swiger
Committee Meeting Seeks New Chairman Today
Sherman U. Denham, a member of the state Republican committee, attended a Parker Park meeting this afternoon to select a chairman for the committee to encode George Unsen on account of ill health.
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Sherman U. Denham
Tate Committee
Republican Party
Parkeregarg
George UN Sen
Local incident ends with surrender after shooting on Baltimore Street
Hardman fired a pistol at Teckson after an altercation at a home on Baltimore Street. Cline Jackson was injured while trying to reach a gun. Jackson and others reported no serious wounds. Hardman surrendered to Sheriff Flanigan and was brought before Squire Harry for jail pending further action.
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Cline Jackson
Sri Waite
Hardman
Teckson
Balttimore Street
Flardninz
Jackson
Sean
Hardman St
Flanigan
Squire Harry
Woman leaps from moving train in Ohio express incident
Angela Estella Bloomingdale of Marietta Ohio leaped from a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern New York express near Madisonville while the train was 40 miles per hour. She died later from severe head injuries. witnesses describe a panicked scene as the train stopped. Authorities report a fatal brain injury and skull fracture.
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Associated
oGsarr
Angela Estella Bloomingdase
Marietta
New York
Madisonville Depot
Lordland
Oman
Cinen
Brewer Held For Court
H. P. Gilmore, a hur fraebdent of the Pairmode Bowing Company, was brought before U S Commissioner Thomas J. Spat by Deputy Marshal D Hupp. Gilmore posted a $200 bond to answer an indictment at the next federal court term in October and was released. The matter concerns the CO site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. P. Gilmore
Pairmode Bowing Company
United States
Thomas
D. Hupp
Teen Arrested for Drunkenness Then Escapes Jail
A young man, described as Jairmenter, was arrested Tuesday night for drunkenness by the police. He avoided default jail by paying, then fled along Fourth Street before officers could resecure him aboard a bus.
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Tan West
Jairmenter
Bimin
Hutton Ges Company Plans Adamston Gas Franchise
The Hutton Ges Company completed Adamston gas piping and holds contracts with about 100 of 370 patrons. It will seek city council approval for a franchise and proposes to supply gas to Adamston with a price not to exceed agreed terms.
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Gus Berg
Adamston
Hutton- Ges
Romie
Aeg
Comfort St Onde
Toa
Adamston Gas
TrAM Poe Big Feeling at Fairground Wheel Incident
An evening crowd at a fairground watched the Ferris wheel topple from its position. a rider fell a significant distance and was severely injured. Authorities and the wheel owner reported the incident as under investigation with safety questions raised about the ride’s operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
Agihor
Fairmant
Local Shoe Dealer Opens New Storefront
Mr. Fine Wy, a well known shoe dealer, opens a new shop in Carl rg with strong trade signals. The Telegram notes a long career in Solna and predicts a successful venture as customers search for quality footwear and steady service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Segaty
Carl Rg
Fine
Summer School Eros at Morgantown Delays Attendance
Fragmentary report notes a summer program at Morgantown with late arrivals including 3liss Musser and Orie Melankey. Other students from the city and county will stay for the teachers' meeting, while some will remain for the tonchera jimetitnte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
3Liss Musser
Orie Melankey
Ete City
County
Hearing Tonight Mentions Charry Court Case
Fragmentary notice indicates a hearing tonight involving Jim Hinsking and an unspecified party. The text references a banking context and a suit connected to clothing Ward William. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but point to a legal proceeding with scheduled appearance.
Shortage Impacts Care Raining Region and Large Mines
A note from the region reports a shortage affecting care and staffing today. It also notes that large mines are not prioritized in current planning and oversight discussions.
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Foul
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C. J
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