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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
6
Salem glass works halted operations due to inability to obtain sand and freight delays from the Ganges tide. A few days pass, with plans to resume once materials arrive. Also notes about midwinter Washington excursions on the Baltimore and Ohio line and sample local advertisements for Lyon’s Candies and hot drinks.
The Parkersburg Sentinel reports a controversy around the farce Desperate Chance, tied to the escape of the Biddie Brothers from a Pittsburgh penitentiary. Attorneys clash with Judge Jackson in U.S. court as theaters seek licenses and consider damages. The case highlights clashes over morality, legality, and theatrical control in Clarksburg and Fairmont.
A large gathering of Miss Bessie Swager’s young friends celebrated her thirteenth birthday Thursday evening at the Swager home. Parlor decorations in pink and green set a festive mood as games and a supper followed a lively program. Notables present included Miss Susie Morris, Miss Ethel Morris, Miss Lena Bartlett, Miss Cora Bartlett, Master William Stathers, Master Charles Brodmyer, and many others.
The remains of Charles Zarcone, a young train miner killed by slate, were exhumed Thursday by request of relatives. He lay in state at Clifford Osborn undertakers before final burial in Holy Cross Cemetery on Friday morning. Relatives attending included Domenia Zarcone and Giovanna Zarcone, along with Salvatore Butsts and several cousins.
Tonight from 8 to 11 the advanced class led by Prof Mott will perform a lively program featuring waltz two step eloradora and two step square. The inviting and well decorated academy promises cheerful instruction and up to date music at Milbridge's building.
The record notes a pending matter before the commissioner with a hearing to follow. Security for costs was fixed at 2500 dollars and Leon Epstein was named as the surety.
A fragmentary notice claims a figure named Yote offers free consultation regarding charges against a Dr Harper. The text is incomplete but suggests a legal or medical context with a promotional angle.
Augusta County supporters won an initial clash in the legislature over a bill. The House considered a motion to recommit to the Judiciary committee after a majority and minority report, but the attempt failed 39 to 34. The outcome keeps Augusta County backers hopeful for the next session.
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