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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1907
Page
2
A Philadelphia Record excerpt recalls Hurst basestall troubles and chaotic baseball talk, linking Red Hurst era missteps at La Philadelphia and St. Louis. It mixes derisive gibes, travel notes, and ship life anecdotes about sailors and ocean voyages.
A Bushv observer reports storms with usually two to three foci from which discharges radiate at regular intervals. Apparent irregularity arises from shifting centers. In one storm the northern center emitted many bursts at 15 30 45 60 90 second intervals while the southern center produced bursts at 17 and 34 second intervals. A faint lighting up occurs just before each area flash.
A hurried man bursts into a lawyer's office demanding permission to open his wife's letters. The lawyer frets over a possible crime in opening a spouse's mail, then concludes there is no legal finding to authorize such action and refuses to proceed. He cites risk of criminal offense and avoids action.
A fragment from a London paper notes echoing epigrams and squibs, quoting Thum critic on fame and Paganini prices. It lists school exam answers showing odd misbeliefs such as anchors and the liver as infernal, Vallum in a pickle bottle, and other curious errors from youth.
Report from the Anchester Globe notes a family pride as a Muller child asks if all are constables and the mother replies that only she and the father figure hold the office, highlighting local civic humor.
The Mayor of Laughland stars Tom Waters in a new musical comedy at the Grand opera house tonight. Jayish production promises uniform brilliance with a large chorus and eleven wardrobe changes across three acts. Alicia, a peasant girl, evolves to a woman through court and disguise, ending in a dramatic sword scene.
Waters, under Nixon Zimmer man management, delivers strong performances in Majesties Malt. Mary Emergon excels as The Mula Ally, while Altnea and The Romantic Wing bring engaging scenes. Emerson returns tomorrow Feb 28, with a charming finale between the lead and her love interest.
At a West Virginia Telephone Association executive session in Parkersburg the second annual meeting was set for May 9 and 10 in Wheeling. Members from Parkersburg Wheeling Huntington Fairmont and others outlined progress connecting independent lines statewide including Clarksburg to Parkersburg and Charleston to Huntington and a future link to Point Pleasant. The aim is full state coverage and improved service via copper wiring and joint networks.
Bids have been asked for by the Consolidated company for the outlet installation project in the public works plan. The work will be installed in the area and the project aims to upgrade the local utility exchange.
A report finds aid to head officials and management of the Big Four guilty of gross negligence. In the cage of the train wreck here January 19. Engineer Tripp of the passenger train is tuning the train at a reckless speed.
Albany Feb 27 The Court of Appeals ruled in favor of George W Perkins VP of New York Life Insurance in the stand larceny charge related to payment of company funds to the Republican national campaign in 1904 finding no larceny due to lack of criminal intent. Washington Feb 27 Chief Engineer Stevens of the Panama Commission resigns by letter to the President and asks immediate replacement. The President accepts. Fowler ed 27 Coroner Comley Hinds Assistant Train Dispatcher Sears Conductor Mills Engineer Kobble of the freight train
Deeds recorded show various property transfers across districts including Florence street in the city, 47 acre parcels in Grant and Sardis districts, 12 of 35 acres in Sardis, and 5 lot coal district transfers. Names include Ollie E Williams Mark F Mc Donnell Emma V Shore Dy F House Aaron J Ashcraft Pred M Ashcraft Crnskaburg Realty Co Clarkeburg Supply Co James Bartlett J R Hickman Louis Schmidt Charles H Jones and others with attorney Jomea BE Law Wheeling listed on legal business.
Hapgoods announces a new Clarkburg West Virginia branch to assist employers seeking competent workers and employees seeking better positions. Frank A Willitow, a national employment expert, is appointed district representative and will visit local businesses and residents. Contact Oak Hall Building Roome 31% 18 or call home phone 454-445.
Oilliestm all principal Otten linked to Hapgoods Park Building Pittsburg Pennsylvania. fragmented OCR reads as local note on a school official and a building site.
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