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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Kharkov province describe a brutal assault by a Russian soldier on peasants at a fair. Seventy or more killed or wounded as unarmed civilians faced brutal seizures and arrests. Authorities and teachers were detained as police disarmed and officials were jailed.
The Clark-Coal Sunday local convention at Duff Sere Lvit fed Brethren church closed Monday night after an instructive program led by Rev. W. At and Rev. SK. Arbushin. Attendees expressed deep interest and officers were chosen: W. Harmer president, Ormiden Lawman vice president, Planigin secretary, and P. Foster and Rev. W. 4 as other executives.
A fragmented report notes alleged manipulation by Democrats in a county race. Cok Morown appears to oppose having his name on the congressional convention slate amid court house plotting at the new fair grounds. Local figures and a committee discus scheduling and venue amid tensions over the convention's direction.
A man identified as a foreigner who did not take care of himself will appear before the police court on Wednesday morning after being gathered in today by Mike Joyce.
Fragmentary text shows deeds recorded involving Mary Q and Peter 1, with portions referencing Brand Oaka and Ad D- Davis. Limited legible details suggest a series of property transfers or acknowledgments in a local records page. Further clarity needed for precise names, places, and dates.
Constable Lee Coffman acted after a Hungarian named Julian Julius was struck by a Russian man, George Bikers, near Fourth and Pike. Julius sought a warrant from Squire Gordon. Coffman served it. On the way, Bakest caused trouble and officers used force. In jail Turnkey Ramsey arranged a cell, and the man showed penitence at a morning hearing paying 10 dollars plus costs.
Thomas W. Burke married Anna Ward in a 5 Welock Tuesday ceremony at a Catholic church. Rev John A. Reynolds officiated before many friends with attendants Maggie Moray and William Mulheran. The couple will honeymoon in Atlantic City and return to reside here.
A cowardly attack sent a large piece of wooden hoarding crashing through an open door, striking Daily News police reporter Yacon Hertzog in the nest. He was stunned briefly and the assailant escaped before authorities arrived. Hertzog offered little clue to the attacker’s identity.
A freight wreck on the Short Line injured Fireman E B Gamble who sustained multiple rib fractures. The accident was blamed on a lack of a back-to-work crew to steady a work train and Gamble leaped to save a fellow worker before the crash. He was brought to St Marys capital in the city for treatment.
Open Show at Elisins features TH Kearns and John W Ditty of the city to open a Nickelodeon at Elkins next with Kearns as manager. They expect good business and fine shows for Elkins residents except Sundays.
Rumors swirl that Mayor Harvey W. Harner may be urged by Democrats to seek the congressional nomination at the district convention. Several empty-donor possibilities have declined, while Republican rival W. P. Hubbard remains the party’s chosen nominee.
The Pacific Mail liner Manchuria, valued at two million dollars, struck a rocky shore off Oahu after a tidal wave spawned by a Chilean earthquake. Passengers were rescued as the vessel was driven about twenty miles off course and appears destined to be a total loss.
Mr. Thomas H. Drakeford, manager at the Western Union local office, and Miss Katherine L. Francis, an operator there, were married Sunday at 2 PM in the Cathol rectory by Rev. John A. Reynolds. The couple enjoyed the warm regard of Western Union patrons.
Fourteen workmen were overcome by gas at the Eliza furnace near Soho and Second avenue in Pittsburgh. Andrew Maisley Farsh and Michael Boice died at Emergency hospital. Several others were in extremely critical condition after a gas blow out and explosion.
Funeral from his Broad Oaks home conducted at 10 Tuesday. Dr B K Arbuthnot and Rev D C Johnson gave addresses. Pallbearers listed. Interment in Elk View cemetery. Marriage licenses issued to Burke Ward and Ransel Alfred. A Ransel and Amanda Alfred wed at Edward James home on Main Street.
A dispatch notes 2000 deaths from Valparaiso quake and fires with relief efforts under way. Bolivian reports list deaths in La Paz and other towns. aides provide water, food, and medical care as residents return to normal routines. London cables say quake shocks ceased and fires out, with improving conditions.
Ormon Randolph, Braxton county editor, returns to Burnsville to back Democratic convention aims and announce the Burnsville Enterprise will actively support Democratic candidates and Bryan. He opposes gold Democrats and vows to back only those on the Democratic ticket. He lauds new tax laws and predicts no State Masterial Association meetings this year due to cut railroad passes.
The Lafayette Window Glass Co. held its annual officers election naming Teuliettl as president Eugene Koop as vice president Louis Schmidt as treasurer and Eugene Holland as secretary. New officer Joseph Mayor of Pt Marion is to serve as director. The notice also mentions Mr and Mrs Pii Pyulter residing near Athintic Cite.
Review praises Denney and Hatfield's Magnificent Minstrels at the Opera House. The cast includes Tommy Donnelly and Dan Keating delivering strong comic bits while Norman Stanley shines as interlocutor. Lively musical topliners and encores underline a well received performance, with the Possums and Candy crowd a highlight.
The entry books for the old fair open next Monday in the Empire building. Secretary James N Hess will accept entries in rooms 423 and 424 on the fourth floor. Books close at 6 oclock September 1 and exhibitors are urged to enter promptly after opening.
Mr. W R Mesergie president and Mr Henry Kednen manager of West Virginia Casualty Co. left on No 8 for Detroit to attend the Accent Underwriters conference in Michigan. Teaman J Conilien of Bristol spent Tuesday in the area.
The report notes a political clash among Ohio Democrats over county option. It mentions a court-influenced stance affecting shipments and actions by express agents tied to a whiskey deal and local auctions.
James M. Tant qualified as administrator of John Greco and bonded 66 8700. The will of the late Justin Rittenhouse was probated with $6200 left to his grandson Delbert Hustend upon reaching 21. Residue divided among his children Robert W Samuel T Rittenhouse Flora Carr Harriet Pigott and Emma McDonald and to Bennett Rittenhouse’s heirs. Advances of 1000 to Bennett R, 1000 to Robert W, 1400 to Samuel T, 1000 to Harriet Pigott and 1000 to Emma McDonald deducted from shares. Robert W Rittenhouse and Samuel T Rittenhouse named as executors.
An attempt to wreck a New York New Haven Hartford line train near Long Meadow failed at 8:15 this morning. Two men were arrested after being found in a couple. names recovered as Charles Kannoria and Tuttujini of New York. The penalty for train wrecking is up to twenty years in prison.
The Telegram reports the birth of twins to Coly RB and Mrs Philips with the father awaiting his turn to rejoice. The mother and babies are doing well at Koessley hospital while friends are urged to send congratulations remotely.
Aged political rift surfaces as supporters clash over county option and temperance planks at the convention. Delegates debate the platform, with factions divided on county option and anti saloon league lines shaping the campaign. The temporary committee chairs are to report before the opening session.
In Sieilice near Warsaw a bomb blast killed the police chief at 4am. Five miles away a stables explosion caused injuries as residents attempted to escape. A hospital admission follows for a patient from Pairvice, Pennsylvania, after fever and illness.
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