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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
1
As floodwaters from the Ohio River surge to record levels near Pendleton and Portsmouth, towns along the river face inundation. High banks and washed areas force evacuations as residents flee rising waters surrounding the Ohio and Kentucky rivers. Homes and roads are damaged while authorities issue warnings and coordinate relief efforts.
WES KENNA dies at an age near her years in West Virginia following illness after an operation in Arlington. Her daughter Mrs Blaine Wik was with her at the end. Edward D Kenna from Charleston reports the loss to her family and friends. Her sons John Joseph Avndr survive in Char m and Washington. The Charleston news office notes sincere regret and sympathy.
Local high school basketball game set for Friday features Fairmont Wigre against Clarksville. If the home team wins they gain a key advantage, and fans are urged to attend. Gate closes at 8 p.m. with 25 cent admission. Williams tutlainy, Secund mireet.
The Belington resident J A Vigquesney is appointed state game warden after Governor Dawson's selection. A former teacher, lawyer, and business executive, he will study state conditions county by county to protect game and forests and serve farmers and sportsmen.
Dates fixed for ward meetings on March 12 and 15 for Republicans and ward conventions. A city convention to nominate candidates for mayor clerk street superintendent water works chief and other officers is planned with committees chosen and ten dollar support noted.
The report outlines ward convention dates in March and April for the Republican party in Nashy Tennessee. It notes nomination procedures, committee appointments, and the holding of a general convention. Some text is garbled but references a March meeting and a February notice.
Mr and Mrs Otto R Sartor plan a grocery and millinery shopping trip to Waite Lambert store. A large party has been purchased for the journey including nuttes and ary goods as the ro favorite for their trip.
Fragmentary OCR reads mentions of Senate confirmations and White House references. It lists names like Melville Finnie Nara Howie Wiktehon and dates or times around 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The text is garbled, with scattered phrases about parties, hotels, and expenditures, lacking coherent narrative.
Citizens of the city react to the emergence of a political ticket formed by a group of public spirited residents. A secret conference produced the Citizens' League ticket with attendees including George Wy Shuttleworth G H White M F Snider Daniel Ogden A B Timberlake W Brent Maxwell J D McReynolds A M Cunningham Fleming Holden John W Gortman Marsh Carr T J Coleman Philip Steptoe W B Coston A Haymond Henry Haymond J F Dye Dr McGeorge Dr J B Smith Harvey W Harmer James Moore Jasper Kyle Dr B N Mowers W Scott and Rinsel Johnson.
A ceremony in Charleston featured Colonel John B. Day presenting Reverend Harri with a silver setting as a token of esteem. Day delivered a heartfelt speech praising Harri’s service, followed by a reception.
The report alleges a powerful tobacco combination dominates exports and controls production across plug smoking fine cut and other products. It notes the group operated about 45 plants versus 247 independent plants, and claims the merger boosted output from tens of millions to nearly 100 million pounds in early 1900s.
Factories prepare to restart glass and coal operations as producers report limited activity. Rail traffic improves slightly but buyers remain cautious, awaiting the new administration's policy impact on industry and industrial demand, with hope of revived momentum for major manufacturing sectors.
The Friday event at the Aquatics Center features 12 teams competing under the Friday Wadsigtt Gnedér O12 Seale. Alli ance hosts the meet with expected close races and strong individual performances.
Train service faced a serious washout near Chillicothe and Hamden with No 4 delayed for several hours. Passengers detoured via Dundas and Pontemouth to reach Athens, causing disruption on the route.
A fragmented notice reports a prison sentence for George Byrne. The text mentions engineers led by A Woo Thompson, superintendent of maintenance of way, redeveloping or replacing degraded BL and O system structures over four to six years, with plans to modernize and replace the outdated structures.
Charleston feb 26 a newspaper man faces contempt in a court ruling after the state senate adjourned and ordered contempt penalties. The case centers on whiskey disclosures and a judge’s habeas corpus actions. The scene touches on local figures and a public sale context as the court weighs bonds and penalties.
A clipped obituary note reports the death of Mrs Swentzel in Bridge County. It mentions two sons and two daughters and indicates forthcoming birth details and a funeral arrangement.
Regular weekly program on oil and therapy discussed at the Harrison City clinic. The group plans a monthly session at the Fimpifa building and outlines topics including vaccines and opsonic therapy. Detailing presenters such as Dr. Sara Therapy and Dr. R. Dew, the event aims to share practical views on medical topics.
A fragmented notice describes a game involving Normatsmaror and Clarkehure Tigh with a date around March 6 and a weekend scheduling reference. It mentions a match against Bimh school and a Friday event later in the week. Names and places are garbled and partially unreadable.
unclear OCR text mentions a monument and a February event. Readable names include Joy Morakey and Velie of a monument, with references to a drill and a World organization.
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