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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1906
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a senator elect discussing foreign relations, presidents and bishops, with mentions of Roosevelt Tillman Bailey Ireland and Storer. The garbled lines reference controversy over Archbishop Ireland and ongoing political commentary.
December term of the Har county circuit court will begin tomorrow with a convened grand jury and a petit jury reporting Friday. The term will handle criminal and chancery matters without jury trials, focusing on Abe Scnit and Kinnie George Ridge among the major cases.
The death of William O. Bennett occurred at his son Ejan Thompson's home in Adamston at 11 50 Saturday night from paralysis. He was 68 and formerly lived in Brown. The funeral was at 1 PM Monday at Thompson Cemetery and burial followed in Bittenhaure cemetery at Te swife, Coo itn. Harland Bennett and BF Calforsin are among the survivors.
State government urges Webster Springs De feelorment Company to acquire Webster Springs Property for a summer resort and related facilities. Plans include erecting structures, operating marine and manufacturing plants, selling and shipping goods, plus running restaurants and hotels. Subscriptions total $10,000 with $1.00 paid. Incorporators listed as C. P. Carr, P. M. McBlwain, J. S. Cosmr, T. M. Daly and Harry Gump of Webster Springs.
A complaint against John Mason and George Nunley, linked to alleged luring and unlawful carrying, was withdrawn after Saturday evening proceedings. The case details were unclear in the report, but the parties involved are Mason and Nunley with a focus on the charges and their dismissal.
The speaker argues forests must be protected and fire prevention is crucial. He urges a uniform law making it unlawful to start a forest fire on private land, enforced strictly to reduce wildfires statewide.
A travel narrative recounts a journey by stage through Mexico from the divide at Mal Paso to Temocaci, detailing ranches, large cattle herds, mines, chapels, and cross marked railroad features to deter theft. Distances in kilometers, high altitude weather, and local hospitality are described with observations on culture and mining prospects.
County court assembled May day morning with officials and officers present. George Gordon and James Criss qualified as justices of the peace in their districts. Constables were appointed in Clark and Simpson districts. Exonerations granted on road taxes and property values. Proceedings include estates committed for administration and probate actions on affidavits and marriages.
Vincent and John Aginardo faced Magistrate Gordon after smashing Rosaro Romano's fruit store front in Glen Elk. The complaint for property destruction was withdrawn and the warrant dismissed. the brothers paid for the damage. Vincent admitted carrying a razor found on arrest and was fined $25 plus costs. A similar warrant against John for carrying a gun was dismissed.
Sheriff Barker of Morean town pursued a stolen horse Saturday night and released it to William Courson of Washington Pa. The horse was not recovered and the other stolen horse was recently located at Tome Jerport. The officer notes confusion and incomplete details in the chase.
A correction notes that Ip belonged to the Maccabees of the World and the weekend of the Modern Maccabees paid the insurance money to Les Wright, not as initially stated, with the typo noted in the Saturday item.
Multiple firms push development in limestone coal areas with tests planned and rigs active. Reserve Gas Company drills at W Morrison farm while Hutton Gas Co reaches 800 feet. Hope Naina Gas tests at Joby Hutse farm, and Philadelphia Company completes rig for a test at Hess farm. W J Randolph & Co drill second test on W Haney farm. Independent Oil tests at Richard Deyis farm. Wallace Oil Co drills 1800 feet at David Wright farm.
The Manongihela Valley Round Table committee met at Fairmont High to structure a secondary schools athletic league. Members include Dr. Be. Hulsey of Broad us Institute and principals from Clarksburns, Grafton, Mannington, and Fairmont. draft constitution to be written for final league approval. Officers elected: President T. J. Humphrey of Fairmont High, Vice President I. E. Auk of Clarkaburs High, Secretary Tryner W. o.
President Omvar C. Murray has not officially announced details but the new pension system for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad appears likely to take effect around January 11. The information remains tentative amid ongoing employer discussions and preliminary data interpretations.
President Roosevelt visits the Panama Canal zone and rides the engineer’s session car aboard a slow train. He speaks with workers about progress as the train passes the famous Culebra Cut, the canal’s deepest section, under temporary tracks and towered by water.
Clarksburg Insurance Company in control amid a chaotic report from Wheeling. Judge Harmer orders fines for four men arraigned after a drunken scene at a public meeting. officers Simm Whyte and Lewry aided in detaining Wisman Traugh Lynch and Kiggt. Fine totals include 4 and costs. payments required or jail terms. Dr Sidney A Post attended. officials from Western Virginia Cavalry Company connected to the event recap.
The Rev Gerine announces a series of meetings at outlets in the Susfth hell commencing Friday Dec pity Megtah Fo end i continues until Sunday Gee 4 He will be aaa 2 Diver of Pittabilis cordially invited to meetings.
Frank Thomas, a Black man, is charged with robbery after allegedly breaking into a hotel on Pike Street and snatching $28 and two gold chains valued at $6.50 each. A warrant was issued by Magistrate Gordon after the incident near the Weton area.
Fragmented OCR text notes a peace presentation and a president Rooshveer amid war, with unclear details. Mentions Nobel, a portion of tune, and values around 340,000 in an ambiguous context. Entities and facts are uncertain due to garbled source.
The Conmeliari and Coke Company of Antoptiies in MaHon aislin'o Gee Va have been chartered. Capital details show $1109,000 subscribed, with operations and manufacturing intentions in the region noted.
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