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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1906

Page

1

Ship Fire Kills Three in Hold

A fire aboard a cargo ship last night caused three deaths and several injuries among the crew. Charles Dakin of the company reported the blaze began in the hold and trapdoors were opened as smoke and heat enveloped the engine area. Firemen from Manila’s Second Infantry and Eighth Battery fought the blaze as families waited for word and emergency crews searched for missing crew members.

Associated Vege Francisco Cal Bob Charles Dakin Aaprny George Wilton Hid Roken Feade-Wits Lave Silo Manila

Missing man turns up after mystery Louisville call

A Chicago union official, Donnelly of the Amalga Meat Cutters and Butchers, reappeared at the Dennison hotel in Cincinnati after being reported missing since Monday night. He said a sudden call to Louisville caused his unexplained absence and he returned this morning.

Associated Press Ginemnati Fide Donnelly Chicago Nisuing Dennison Louisville

Not Willing 1060 Taster Bannon Refuses to Go Without Requisition Papers

Aged alleged fugitive Bannon says he will not be taken back to Bradford Pennsylvania to face burglary charges without formal requisition papers. Officials expect to obtain the papers within days and then transfer him to Bradford, regardless of his wishes.

Taster Bannon Bradford Bradie

Dresser, Noted Composer and Publisher, Dead at (Era)

Paul Dresser a major composer and publisher born in Terre Haute Indiana died after a long career. He wrote Banks of the Wabash and The Bine and the Bine and his sister’s fate is mentioned in his fame. He owned large music publishing houses in America.

Paul_ Dresser Ter Dresser Terrm Haute Ind America

Flynn renders decision in Murphy versus Lyon case

Judge rendered Wednesday evening in the Mary Murphy et al v. Constable Andrew Lyon matter over a disputed property schedule and refusal to vent the same. The judgment favors Mr. Exon. Likely appeal to the circuit court.

Frwnce John T. Flynn Mary Murphy Andrew Lyon Mr. Exon Circuit Court

Infant Dies in Baltimore Street Residence

Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Coburn found dead at their Baltimore street home on Wednesday January 21. Remains to be sent to Pennsylvania for burial Friday February 2.

Harry Coburn 0. W. Coburn Baltimore Street Pennsham

Marriage License Confusion Delays County Notice

A flawed record claims Roy Byrd and John Brooks shared a marriage license mix up with Alta Armstent and a note about clerk B D Lewse. The intended marriage was not confirmed and a formal announcement is awaited.

Roy Byrd John Brooks Alta Armstent Mr. Byrd Depuy B.D. Lewse

Business visitor details in city amid 67 buses

James W. McConkey of Grod dope and Thomas 4 Parrish of Wallac e visited the city this afternoon. Col. Meshack Frost of Clark W. Va had been spending a time here with residence in Cumberland News. This fragmentary item notes local figures and unclear affiliations.

James W. McConkey Grod Dope Thomas 4. Parrish Wallace Col. Meshack Frost Clark W. Va Umberland News Fonnder

Adamston installs new council with inaugural events

The article notes the new Adamston council, including I E Bayles Henry Smith Joseph Schutte George Schutte and Willie Wolfe, will hold its first meeting and mayor G Southern will deliver the second inaugural address. The event is described as a compact swearing in and organizational session at midnight in the council chamber.

Southern Tey Mxdor Cael Diisimenid Tulograns I.E. Bayles Henry Smith Oeephi Schutte George Schutte Willie Wolfe

Coal operators and miners fail to reach scale agreement

The central competitive and southwestern coal districts scale committee began at 9:30 AM with hopes for a formal agreement by night but the joint committee disagreed in the afternoon and adjourned without one.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind

Elkins Opposed by Anti-Saloonists in Wheeling West Virginia

In Wheeling West Virginia on February 1 a campaign forms to block the nomination of Senator Stephen B. Elkins by the Anti-Saloon Teague of West Virginia. League leaders claim Elkins has not pursued moral reform work in the state and note a prior bill to bring liquor trade under prohibition passed the House without a dissenting vote but stalled in committee.

Wheeling W. Va Stephen B. Hikins Anis Loon Teague West Virginia League House of Representatives Committee On Elking Senate

Reception for Pastor L We Siffered Planned at Goodsim Home

A reception honoring Pastor L We Siffered, the new pastor of the Tauthoran church, is set for Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs E M Goods on Lee Street.

L. We Siffered E. M. Goodsim Lee Street

Construction Starts on Large Store in Adamston Addition

Henry Senntte and Walter Boyles began erecting a large two story store in the Pierlmont addition of Adamston TL. The building will measure 22 by 50 feet. K. C. Hood is also adding a pony house in the same addition.

Henry Senntte Walter Boyles Pierlmont Adamston K. C. Hood

Guardian Qualifies Eliza Frazier for Edith Williams

Guardian Eliza Frazier is appointed for Edith Williams infant of Anna Williams, deceased. Bond set at 125 dollars.

Eliza Frazier Bins Edith Williams Anna Walliams

Maylott Leaves for Baltimore to Join Central YMC A

Maylott of the M.CA departs Wednesday for Baltimore to join the Central Y.M.C.A. as membership secretary. Chas. We Worcester of Lelanity Nu HL will become Rinplavene secretary of the local branch. Worcester travels from Meadville Pa via Allegheny College to Clarksburg.

T. Maylott M.ca Baltimore Central Y. MC. A Chas Worcester Nu HL Rinplavene Clarksburg Meadville Allegheny College

Fragmentary Local News From Gordonkville Va And Nearby

Miss Griffith and her daughter of Gordonkville Va traveled toward home after a brief visit in the area. Mrs Powell, visiting her daughter in Highland, traveled with relatives and planned to return to Gordonkville. A. M. Class returned from a five week trip that included Chattanooga Baltimore and Corpening with several stops along the way.

Griffith Dangte Fer Gordonkville Mos Pek Highline Wight Powell Highland Gokwile M. T. Claas Chattanooga Amd Baltimore,i, & Corpening Sa Agian Ion

Sommers Buys Fine Mare in Local Turf Talk

Local reports say Sommers purchased a fine mare with a fast record of 234 and may race soon. The former owner questions price details while Sommers hints the horse could surprise in summer turf fields, noting a keeper’s eye and a premonition of a dark horse.

Sommers Eyemrold Dhue Gongral Ap Sommers

Bates Succeeds General Chaffee

The President nominated Major General John G. Bates to succeed General Chaffee as Lieutenant General. Brigadier General A. W. Greely, chief signal officer, was named to succeed Bates, and Colonel Jim Allen was selected as Brigadier General and Chief of Signal Corps to follow Greely.

Associated Press Washington, D.C John G. Bates Alvo A. W. Greely Bates Jim Allen Signal Corps Gene Ori Greely

West Brokerage Company to Open in Trwin Building

A new concern, West Brokerage Company, will open tomorrow in the Trwin building and begin business in rooms 19 and 20. Ware by TE Post will be manager. The firm will handle general brokerage, dealing in hay, provisions and related goods, starting with favorable prospects.

West Brokerage Company Trwin Ware TE Post Hay Erin

Swanson Inaugurated Governor of Virginia Today

Richmond Virginia February 1 Associated Press: Swanson was inaugurated as governor of Virginia and J Taylor Elison former mayor of Richmond was inaugurated Heutimant governor today.

Associated Tress Richmond Clante Swanson Nor Virginia J. Taylor Elison Heutimant

Warrant Issued for Wachlaw Polinshinski in Vion Heights

A warrant was issued Thursday for the arrest of Wachlaw Polinshinski of Vion Heights on a charge described as dealing staff ok dan. Constable Gyster rite is to serve the warrant this evening.

Justo M.S. Riley Wachlaw Polinshinski Vion Heights Stafis Ok Dan

Food Sale By Katherine Doantii Feb 3

The Katherine Doantii will begin a regular food sale again on Feb 3. Patrons are invited to place orders by phone and inquire about available items. Call 218 for details and to arrange delivery or pickup.

New Real Estate Firm Buys Shelter At Tacabe Building

A new firm Dwisher and Unleag Hete has opened as real estate agents. They list properties on Tacabe building, focusing on selling coats and plots, gas and timber assets, and pedestrian access along Vin street.

Tsye Ghose pony factory opens in fire ravaged Hite

Gis House reports the Ghose pony factory begins operations in Grafton West Virginia on February 1 with furnaces ignited earlier and setup completed despite earlier fire damage.

Grafton W. Va Ghose Erewpony

Famous Raffles Caught At Last In New York City

A young woman posed as a mystery figure calling himself Raffles and mingled with crowds in daytime and printed overs of his walks by night. He collected a $250 reward and was mobbed in Madison Square by those who mistook him for Raffles. After his capture, New Yorkers recall the amusing episodes and mistaken identities.

Asm Meta Halls Ainde New York Camden Sommer Madison Square Rafles Shas

Pardon Recommended for Middy Miller in Navy Hazing Case

A pardon recommendation favors Middy Miller in a Navy hazing incident case. The request, pushed via the secretary of justice to the President, seeks clemency for the Kentucky defendant who was sentenced to dismissal from the naval service.

Fur Pre Wake C Bonaparin Hue Dreer of Justice Thal Kentucky Naval Neailon

Death Notices for Mire LB Perine at Local Hospital

Mire LB Perine died Thursday at noon after a difficult operation. She was brought to the hospital by Dr. Ts AL Koontstran Sutton. The body will be shipped to Sutton tomorrow morning at 6 o clock for burial. She was 88 years old.

Mire Perine Ine and Graone Ts AL Koontstran Sutton Sutton

City pays all employees and officers for the month

The city distributed pay on Thursday to all city employees and officers for the just-ended month. City Treasurer John B. Steel disbursed a total of 1484.05 in the payroll process.

Na City City Tren John B. Steel

Water Works Clerk Appointed as Ward Resigns

The local water department announces Scott C. Highland named water works clerk after Jon Ward resigns. The report notes several figures visiting the city, including William Strother from Wilsenbury and Edmond Santhorn from Sardis, with other scattered mentions of local business and residents.

Scott C. Highland Hae Jon Ward Bae John Burké Bartlett & Bartlett Samuel Logan Repeat Fahy W. G. Higgitstation Jeckem- Wurg Trier William Strother Yeas Wilsenbury Thutedas M. RK Biker Wallner Edmond Santhorn Sardis DW Aeciad Adauston Ines

Groundhog forecasts and spring hints headlined by Oldest Inhabitants

Tomorrow February 2 a groundhog predicts the season with weather lore and folklore. The article notes the woodchuck's traditional role as harbinger, promising explanations of the coming weather and hints that spring may arrive around the equinox. It also mentions civic matters and local plans tied to the season.

North America Hiv Hox Wyater Woodchuck Faipe Grand Jury Pew Baseball League Relcon

Vague Oil Well Notes From Gilmer and Wetzel Counties

Scarce lines describe wells in Gilmer and Wetzel counties, noting production targets and drilling status. Mentions Salem district South Penn OG, Hugh Reming, Shae company, Tengarden farm, and a plan to drill old wells by the fourth wind, with limited specifics and unclear totals.

Park Field Gilmer County Daugherty& Encey Willian Ballard Salem South Penn Hugh Wetzel Isphia Company Tengarden Farm

Boy Wanted Sturm 4 Wiboo Stage Telegram

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a job or stage inquiry with a telegram. It mentions applicants numbered around four hundred, mentions fines or penalties, and hints at a process to convince authorities or officials. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.

Sturm

Fragmentary note on a garter hat and law school plan

Fragmentary OCR reads about a garter hat and a proposed law school at a university. The legible parts mention a plan regarding the law school and the phrase She is very bow appears in the damaged text.

Lore Dard Garter Hat Stwln University

First Car Runs to Fan Grounds

A fragmentary item describes a car event at a fan grounds with unclear details. The text mentions Jira Na Vg and Wall Fohi in a garbled context and references a season, Cinder, and cons Wall. Content is incomplete and lacks verifiable facts.

Eniquiter

Officials Arrested for Contempt in Charleston Wyoming

In Charleston Wyoming on February 1 Judge Burdette quashed the mayor, city solicitor, building inspector, and police officers to answer contempt charges. They allegedly caused the arrest and fine of A. A. Fellows for violating a building permit ordinance. The case went to the supreme court, with Burdette’s injunction noted as contempt.

Charleston Wy Vine Burdette Whrief A. A. Fellows Fellows Sras Asia Fellows Spreme

Revenue violations charged against him

Dominee Cece of Enterprise was arrested Wednesday by a U S marshal and brought before U S Commissioner Thomas S Spittes on charges of violating internal revenue laws. He was bound over for the April term of the federal grand jury in the amount of 500 dollars. He reportedly claimed ignorance of the schemes involved.

Cece Enterprise Wis United States Sod Hupp Thomas S. Spittes

Man Dies From Injuries After Missing Months

BSP Willison died at night from injuries sustained months earlier when struck. Funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock from his brother’s home on West Main Street.

Willison West Maiti Atreut

Moors Oppose Taxation Draft At Conference

The Morniccs conference adopted the taxation draft without changes. Moorish delegates raised objections and will refer their proposals to the Sultan at Fez for consideration.

Hy Associated Press Algeciras Pub Fez

Banks Called On in Washington Note on Conditions

In Washington today observers viewed the condition of a basinet at the Glen, noting officials discussed financial matters and potential actions. Details remain unclear due to fragmented text and partial reportage.

Washington, D.C Cortney The Glen

Maccabees to Hold Regular Meeting in Glen Biktomer

The Maccabees announce a regular meeting at the Pythian hall in Glen Biktomer. State commander C. C. Showalter of Park Lereberg will attend the event and oversee proceedings.

Knights of Maccabees Pythian Glen Biktomer C. C. Showalter Parklereberg Order

Knights Meet Tonight Amid Scant Readable Text

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a meeting tonight involving Nellie Hursey and others. Sparse lines mention a recipient and a recipient’s initials, with unclear location or purpose.

Young Speaker Tonight Addresses Salvation Army Youth

Colonel Margotla introduces the Salvation Army youth meeting at 18:00. The event highlights post duties and youth leadership as young speakers encourage participation and service.

Margotla Youn Salvatian Mieirtod Y Bug

Southern States Mutual Insurance Company milestone noted

A new society in Charleston issues a whore tax to The Southern States Mutual Insurance Company of Ohio. Notable incorporators include W. Vax, Governor Williams, and Congressmen Whomis Waves and A. B. Wiles. Prominent West Virginia figures such as C. C. Walle and others are listed among supporters.

Charleston W.way Southern States Mutual Tosurance Company of W. Vax Governon Willams Diawaon Gorkle A.B C. C. Wallé West Virgie

Will Visit Colleges by West Virginia National Guard Official

A college board appoints Teev and A M Buchannan to visit colleges and universities. The pair, serving as chaplain and church liaison, will tour campuses and discuss local issues with community leaders and students at designated sites.

Teev A. M. Buchannan Pasar Morgantown

Anarchy unrest rises as protests erupt nationally

Unclear report describes a wave of anarchist actions across multiple cities. Police report scattered damage and arrests while authorities vow sharper enforcement. No specific groups or dates confirmed in the readable text.

Hearing Postponed in Brannon Case in Justin AL Jail

Hearing for Mabel Brannon charged with a house of ill fame was postponed in Justin Alabama on Wednesday night due to the serious illness of a woman involved.

Mabel Brannon I-Fame Justin AL Cout Ines Ak

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