10 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1912
Page
1
A prisoner died after a jump from an exit near a jail hospital area. The incident occurred around 1 PM at 921 Piko Street, near a press building. Injuries were reported. authorities investigate the circumstances of the fall.
In Chicago on May 1, 1855, prices for wheat and corn hovered as traders noted changes in oats and related grains. Market activity showed steady demand from local mills and shippers amid seasonal fluctuations.
A fire outbreak damaged a one story frame building owned by Major Smithy near Tibet Creek. Firefighters battled the blaze through noon, with officials noting the cause remains under investigation and damage extensive to the premises.
A fragmentary dispatch notes a battalion of the Eighteenth moving from Whipple Barracks, Arizona, toward Paso. The garbled text hints at a tactical relocation or drill, with unclear details and locations.
A historical fragment describes Professor Armstrong bleeding suspects within a university network. It notes George Livingstone Richards and associates tied to alleged financial schemes, with rumors of losses and college funds diverted. The text hints at victims and measures to recover assets.
John Wallace, a glassworker, faces trial on a charge of attempting to pass a forged check for 321 drawn on T Wilbur Heerlen at the National Bank. Wallace allegedly fled the bank when confronted by a cashier who stepped to the telephone to verify the stock.
Ghowing reports Rex Bonehj a novelist confined with threats and eye injury alleged from exposure. The incident on West Seven Street leaves him isolated, with authorities noting prior health issues and ongoing concerns about safety and care.
In RGVILA on February 10 a feud leader named Hall was shot dead as authorities reported the violence after a tumult that left twenty two people involved. Constable George John assisted the scene and Morgn Hall confirmed the fatality, with the attack occurring near Pine fountains and surrounding wreckage.
In Barrurshung on February 10, the portmaster at Ball County, identified only by fragmentary OCR, reportedly killed himself. A local helicopter or vehicle stopover scene is referenced, with unclear details about his destination and motive.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Hawley lads event on Feb 10 and a protege of a late mentor, with damaged lines suggesting a document or court filing. Unclear names and roles. no clear outcome or verifiable details present.
In Morgantown on Richwood Avenue a coasting accident seriously injures Truman Willi 14 Jamen Wille 11 and ward Shank 0. James Willis suffers a broken hip and fractured skull and remains in critical condition at a hospital as details remain unclear.
Fragmentary text appears to mention teams and players with distorted names. No coherent event or outcome is decipherable from the readable parts.
An injunction action in Brown's Creek area halted construction of a water dam at the mouth of the creek. Brent Maxwell, adjoining landowner, sued contractor over use of Maxwell sand belonging to him. Damages to be considered in a later proceeding.
A lengthy Crop Report from the Department of Agriculture records declines in cattle and sheep values, with cow numbers dropping from 440,000 to 220,006 and hogs from 380,000 to 250,000. It notes shifts in horse and mule counts and mentions farm animal values across periods, citing the publication date and regional data.
Washington February reports show Eimer H McCarty named postmaster at Weaver Nichols county amid Pattigrew resignation. Charles Hull Lakmanaville Grant county and edd William J A Cartright Nowvilig resign. Ota Powter appointed rural carrier route 2 from Clarksburg replacing John BisMagon. George Greathome assigned to his position.
In Chicago on February 16 Gustave Telstir a printer was found dead from exposure on a city sidewalk. The body showed signs of prolonged freezing with the temperature around theord remained near zero. A second brief item notes a telegraph line about winter weather from the West reaching New York and altering travel conditions.
In the Susan farming area, the Power Oil Company has blocked a 200 foot section near Nb. 3 on Susan Street while a plot in the Shimuaton Held area is stalled by ongoing surveying setbacks.
A two story Crame residence on West Whalin Street was sold for 9000 dollars. W W Stewart A Smithy and John A Crislip transferred ownership via the Port Roger Company. The property lies east of the Elk creek bridge and north of the street corridor.
In Columbus Ohio the prison demon who escaped last night from the original penitentiary was found today at a hospital and returned to prison. After the escape he sought refuge in railroad yards then a saloon but was driven by bad weather to the saloon where he told of being helped by a fellow employee. He was sent to a hospital and returned to prison.
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