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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1906
Page
1
Report from Washington on February 10 describes shots fired at the president of Golam, hitting his carriage and injuring a guard. No further details on assailants or motive are available in the readable text.
Former president of a prominent company dies after a long illness and family strain over life insurance. The death follows a period of decline and a vigil at the bedside. No immediate details on the cause or exact dates are provided.
The newly inaugurated French president assumed office amid crowds near the Elysee Palace. The ceremony occurred at 4 o'clock as military salutes rang out, with the band and officials present. The former president attended brief private ceremonies at his residence.
A special program by the Eastern Star marks Washington's Birthday. Activities include conferral of rites and a recitation or song. Members gather for ritual work and celebration, with music and ceremony noted in the program.
Feb 19 meeting of Regents of the New Era of Virginia. Mrs Lorrin Fairmimt served as president in the school. Sara Meredith appeared in Concord 15 role.
A court case continues in the Ada area with Sage and Fe appearing as charged parties. The proceedings reference a game or event at a local venue and note the date and location details. The exact nature of the charge remains unclear but the entry indicates ongoing judicial action involving the named individuals and local place names.
Humin has qualified ax at Girard B Ten Pearl. Yih Gay and Temes Wil Tafante of Jen C. The of F100 each.
Officials of Fairmont and Kirkeburma company plan to run coal cars from Pair mont to Shinnston even if Juven power plant is not finished. Additional power may come from Fairmont Coal along the line once lines and boilers are in place. Whether this is feasible remains undecided as machinery is scattered and track work from Middleton to Shinnston proceeds.
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Illinois in the Missouri v Illinois case. The decision centers on Chicago diverting sewage into the Mississippi via the Chicago sanitary and Illinois rivers, settling the long dispute over interstate water pollution rights.
Lima Ohio February 19 Morriz Stein a railroad worker for the Western Ohio LIne was killed instantly in a fog related collision this morning near Pakouita. Three other passengers were slightly injured in the crash as trains collided in poor visibility bringing a wartime era accident report from the area.
Four applicants are set to join the United States Army at the focal recruiting station. Captain Barbour will arrive from Parkersburg this moon and muster them into service. Nider of Stani will join the infantry, while Frank Hauer of Cusaart We V M, Nigel of Rotheshung, and Russia of Clarksburg are to be sent to the coast artillery.
John M. Hauger of Corinth was held for the federal grand jury on charges of counterfeiting silver dollars. He posted a $1,500 bond Monday before US Commissioner Thomas S. Spates. Bondsmen named were his wife James M. Goodwin and Edward Be Fuller. He returned home with his wife after posting the bond.
Deputy county clerk Guy Tetrick recovers from a severe typhoid illness and plans to resume his official duties at Enterprise. Friends and colleagues note his improving condition as he recuperates at home and prepares to rejoin county service.
Mr Johnston died at the Thorpe of Queens rear on Sunday morning in a seeming suicide. The funeral and burial are arranged for Monday, with local residents noting his identity and recent presence in the community.
Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Longworth depart from Friendship after their wedding en route to Cuba. They travel by auto to Alexandria where they board a private car on the Southern railway, then proceed to Tampa to sail to Havana arriving Thursday morning.
Eighteen duplex houses in Niverton near Frostburg were burned on Saturday night leaving thirty six miners families homeless. The W K Niver Coal Company properties were destroyed by a blaze believed to start from a defective kitchen range. Superintendent John Lochrie said the town was nearly wiped out within an hour though many residents saved some furniture. Arrangements were made to house the homeless. The loss ran about 15000, connected to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad area.
Springfield, O Feb 19 The Dayton Springfield Urbana interurban line portion of the Sppley ronda was sold today receiver kalo by 1. Lockers of Bos iron' representing Randall Morgan of Philadelphia the Wittener Aiking Kelao Sehops of Cincinnati head of We Shops synificate paying 1 000 for it This afternoon at 3 30 o clock the Columbus Lamon and Springfield interurban line will be sold at Harmones east of here.
Rome reports the Propaganda delegation will not decide on a new Archbishop for New Orleans until after hearing Cardinal Saralli’s report. A recommendation favors Bishop Wonk of Porto Rico to take the post, pending approval by higher authorities.
The Parvenus to be produced by the Graton Musical Club in March with author Mr Johar Saunders directing. Rehearsals start tomorrow Tuesday February 20. Principal actors from the local production will attend a theatre party for the Grafton performance, following strong earlier showings in heim and Huntington.
William Simms of Glen Fatla was arraigned before Justice H. Bore and faced nine warrants charging failure to send his children to school. He pleaded not guilty and is held for trial on February 3.
A souvenir tea hosted by the Parieh Aid Society of Chief South will be held at the Wweblence of Mes on Tuesday evening, February 20, starting at 7 o clock. Proceeds support the society’s welfare work.
Mashingtonery Feb. 186 ’Associated Eyes’ Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania was chosen president of the Congress of Uniforms Divorce Laws convened today with about 100 delegates. The conference, called last summer, seeks to advance a uniform framework. $10,000 has been allotted to cover expenses. All states represented.
Dubuque Iowa February 19 Padmer Speaker David B Memerson has suffered another paralytic stroke leaving him blind and in deteriorating general condition with end believed near according to Associated Press reports
Mrs Angeline Poatiewmite of Seventh Street Glen Ek slipped in darkness Sunday night near the Ip joint, suffering a compound fracture of the left limb. She was taken to City Hospital where Dr Payne and Patterson reduced the fracture and she rests in stable condition.
Very happy man Mr Samuel Lyon receives joyous news as wife and newborn thrive after a Sunday afternoon birth. He plans to resume surveying work soon while mother and baby recover well.
A major trotting event is arranged for July at a track to be named. Three entries contest the $2,400 prize in a winner-take-all match. Sweat Marie 2:04 4? driven by AL Py McDonald Wiverton 2:01 3, E McCargo. Wentworth 11-2, John Howell.
Mr Gregory joins the show this week adding his considerable reputation to the band tail lineup. He will appear here Saturday and Wednesday, bringing notable ability to the company Carrie's act and expected to be a strong addition.
The Knights met at the east hall with Reverend Martian and Ree H. G. Richard presiding. A short improvised sermon titled The Golden Eles drew the congregation.
Mrs McDonnell aged 48 dies at her Mechanic Street home after months of illness. Survived by husband five daughters and two sons Agnes Nellie Genevieve Alice Joseph Walter. Catholic faith and many friends mourn. Funeral from Catholic church at 10 on Wednesday followed by Holy Cross Cemetery burial conducted by Rev John A Reynolds.
In Parkersburg on February 19 Howatt and Twater met Kefauver and others to discuss reviving the Cairo and Kanawha Valley railroad. The proposal aims to extend the line through Gilmer and Braxton counties to tap coal fields, with initial work to improve the current track and establish freight facilities at Caines. The plan suggests the Little Kanawha route could be revived, though prior efforts were blocked by weather and opposition.
The tur, recently a by the colored Knights nf Piahtic wes just revoived their oe 'iestraments. They were purchased from Lyon & Haley, of Chicago, and consist of Aifteen horns one dram. The instruments are all peat ae mated and are equi, Muele racks, ae hes free wareal of 14 new hand will oceur at Friday night of this Week, by which tine the will have been perfected, and a leader and instructor chosen.
A Waldo concert last night featured Wells' orchestra delivering an entertaining program. The ensemble sparked strong applause as performers connected with the audience, creating a lively, engaging atmosphere throughout the evening.
An orderly meeting was held Saturday at Traders Inn with the Haight of Cvlemine proceeding to install officers. The event featured routine rituals and formalities reflecting the lodge’s traditions.
Biographical sketch of Lloyd Lowndes detailing birth in Albermarle County on May 30 1846 education at the University of Virginia Confederate service 1861 65 White Sulphur Springs manager later Charleston resident and political figure in a Republican led era. Col Peyton as party ally and parliamentary adviser noted.
Fragmentary notice indicates transfers of properties at Fairmont Morgantown Graf ton and Serra Alta within General Distributing Company. It mentions initial money payments and next week management changes with Armstrong Crislip Daysé Goshonso succeeding Ron Lanigan as head at Morgantown Smith Race Wholesale Company.
National Chaplain Taury Chapman of the G A R lies ill after a week with pneumonia and related complications. A hemorrhage last night prompted further medical concerns as doctors monitor his condition.
Secretary of State issued a charter for Sysith Race Grocery Company of Farmington to operate as a wholesale grocery business. Capital stock listed at 300000 with incorporators including H. P. Smith L. Race J. H. Litw and others from Farmington Morgantown Backhampton and Clarke.
From New York comes word that Dr Ogden resumes medical duties and begins rehabilitation with his brother at his side. The report notes his performance and readiness to return to surgical practice after a period away. This brief item confirms his professional status and anticipated return timeline.
A fragmented report describes a case where a woman with mental illness allegedly splits open her husband's head. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a domestic violence incident under investigation in a local county.
Mategx reports Moroccan forces bombard French factories near Melilla Spain in February. The bombardment targets rebel positions and disrupts the crurknd Mareecan resistance. The incident is linked to ongoing tensions between Pevnek and van Eine amid Algerjene privation.
The fragment hints at a report about John B. Stetson and a death notice or obituary with unclear surrounding details. This terse OCR reads as a historical item noting Stetson and a possible date line, but specifics are unreadable.
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