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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
1
Aug 17 reports indicate Valparaiso was struck by a strong earthquake with widespread destruction. Buildings are collapsed or ruined, fires or interruptions reported, and communication disrupted as residents assess damage and recovery efforts begin.
A fragmented report details the Lost Creek Lodge charter and early activities. It mentions officials J Riley and C F Day, secretary Basle, and secretary Sand, noting a notable theater remark and a hill construction plan by prospective members. The piece highlights the order’s formation and early traditions.
Shinnstown marks a Knights of Pythians event with W V Hise presiding as captain and Mayor Shinn in attendance. Two bands from Shinnston and Washington provide prewar notes while a fine turnout is anticipated by event organizers.
The Crystal Ware Company of Clarksburg is chartered to erect and equip a glass plant for glassware and patent items. Capital of 895,000 with 500 subscribed, incorporators include C. J. Warnock Ernie ma GW C. Binns J. Francis and others from Clarke id Wilton Pure W Va. The plant aims to reach rail access and support local industry.
Oil notes report a No 3 well on Luther Talk Anaton farm into the second pay with 30 barrels the first 24 hours. Mellon Spyder Jeeer completed a secant test on T4e Hick Goon farm with a dusters expected. Hope Natural Gas Co finished a test on John P Goodwin farm in the game district. W B Gole arrived from Parkersburg.
Forty of fifty five sheriffs attended the annual meeting of the State Association of Sheriffs. Elections yielded H Taylor as president J J Melton as vice president A E Beans as secretary and H R Furbee as treasurer. The group planned a later meeting to unify state sheriff operations and implement a general working system. discussion of bloodhounds for pursuing criminals was not pursued in detail.
Mrs Lida Monroe once thought to be insane and to have jumped into the West Fork river near Middleton is reported at her sister's home in Solen coal camp near Shinnston. Neighbors say she admitted to an evening outing before losing memory, and suggested her sister in law drove her into the river. An examination of her mental faculties is requested.
In Columbia South Carolina a mob killed a Black man identified as the suspect in a Miss Brooks murder after Governor Heyward failed to halt the lynching. The crowd dragged the prisoner from custody near the victim’s home and riddled him with bullets as the governor’s speech ended. Law officers and state militia were dispatched to calm the area.
The report notes the death of Blooming ton mayor J B Nevilin, member of the Time Warehouse and Tollroad Commission, this morning at West Baden. Further details are incomplete in the fragment.
Baseball game tonight at seven o'clock at the Pack Meconds field features Colkeburg second nine and Glen Elie. Free admission and open to all attendees.
A Pennsylvanian oil company secured the contract for shop construction tied to a transport project. The award covers central facilities and related centers, with work to proceed under the terms of the lease and project plan.
Dr. A R Warden of the State Board of Health filed a statement with Attorney General Mayettien after visiting a leper near Pickens. The letter details the leper’s migration through multiple states, arguing a potential need for deportation to a leper colony. The document cites Immigration Act provisions and notes seeks response from officials in Tonishina and related agencies.
Historic theater opens with fresh paint and lobby renovation. Box office and seating areas updated for comfort. Star acts include Dan Dwy and Thatfield with frequent attractions like Culve and Johngrun. Cast features Paul Wilmore, Creston Lark, Captain Careless, and Quincy amid a lineup of touring companies.
A fragmentary report notes about eighteen hundred excursionists traveling through St Denis during the night and reaching Atlwotje City. The text is damaged but indicates a large group and travel details.
The case of Mrs Cort Tock accusing Indiana Rams in Squire Gordon's court ended with a guilty verdict for insult. She was fined one dollar and costs, with payment required from all parties residing in Adams Town.
A local drunkenness case ends with Edwards being jailed for five days after disturbances last night. Officers Sima and Fnooks arrested him, while others in the town were kept awake by his yelling until early morning.
Informal notice states Robert Mappins and Mise Bir die Harrie will wed in September at a city council room. Wedding details are unclear due to damaged text and unreadable names.
Brisk writeup on Gay Bingen, a trotting colt by Bingen out of Gaiety Girl, with lineage tracing to Homer and Membrino Patch. Notes Brady’s cautious prep, the mile in 2.16%4, and mentions future entries at Buffalo and Meadville Breeders Futurity. Owners Hicks and AfcCann of Clarksburg, West Virginia plan stud duties in Meadeville locale.
An illustrated lecture at First Presbyterian Church Sunday night at 8 outlines the Bible as history. The program will feature the Rossita stone and the Annala of Sentacherib inscription among other topics, shown with a stereopticon. Admission is free and all are welcome.
The First National Bank failed today in Chelsea Massachusetts with a bank examiner in charge. About half a million dollars tied up in real estate and ready for quick use sparked the trouble and prompted intervention by authorities.
Marriage licenses have been issued for Harrison M. Pletcher and Bile Walfe. 3am M. Stephenson and Magelo Thomas Hollé Trakeford and Katherine Lee Tirana.
In Louisville, a man identified as Jeph Johnann, described as a Black male, was executed by hanging today after being convicted of murder. The incident related to the crime in Jargieville is noted, with local authorities confirming the execution took place.
The commission lists include Tommy, Charles Danner, Frank Brown, Nick Adams, Seong Adams, Jamie B C lidéd, with Doonells and Magnificent selections. The body plans a conference in Charleston with chair Charlesban, Harmer and Corsigan among attendees, aiming to mid October for program details.
Mise Algerta Jou, listed in notes of a golf chapel gathering, plans for a 10:30 am event on May 10. Garena Heeg Work, a man, attended at Method OUST. They pass through and move toward a western party as Saey prepares to return in ten days to be a guest of Mrs Ballse Bostang at 315 West Pike Street.
Huntington adjutant general B Baker will become general manager of the Parkersburg Dispatch Lown next August 20 after purchasing J W Burdenal interest. Reese Blizzard US District Attorney was elected president of the company succeeding Burthinal.
The Grande Army of the Republic day division at Saratoga tested leaders with HR Be Brown of Zanesville Ohio named commander in chief and William H Armstrong of Indianapolis as senior vice. the encampment passed a resolution urging cooperation with General Tye, Confederate Veterans commander, and supported erecting a monument to Benny Wirz near Andersonville.
Fragmentary report notes Mrs George A Murray in SE hospital with a grave condition. The text shows garbled words and unclear details but indicates serious illness and concern for her life, referencing extended illness and distress among those around her.
Police Coline said today he expected word of an arrest in Mobile concerning D. Stensland, fugitive president of the Milwaukee Diatekh of Chicago. The mobile location and details were uncertain as officials denied immediate confirmation.
The Barone family holds a second reunion at Traction Darke near Walemont on Tuesday August. The program of exercises is prepared and the theme traces the Barnes lineage to Dyco Norman origins in eastern England. The piece notes possible migration during the reigns of the Norman kings and links the name Barnes to the Norse Bjorn, with a nod to historic warrior lines.
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