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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
1
Reports describe a violent mob attack in Xenia involving militia, rioters looting saloons, burning buildings, and clashes with police. Fire brigades and National Guard aided bystanders. several injuries reported as authorities restored order and protected remaining properties.
The fragmentary text lists a planned move involving a men s Christian group and a place on West Apel Li Tt de the in ie pen. It references seasons summer and winter and mentions a penalty or width in the context of the note.
The Battler Nelson arrives in Barboursville to train for his coming bout with Terry McGovern. Billy Nulan and Eddie Kelly accompany the champion in sparring while Detective Tack Bingham observes. Nelson praises Barboursville as ideal for ten days of training in West Virginia mountains.
After a quarrel in Brooklyn a man shot and killed his brother then killed himself in a room adjoining where a boy named Jee was seen. The incident occurred after a prior surgical operation reportedly affected the witnesses.
Parkersburg Feb. 38 The Clendening company owners of a dozen saloon outfits and about thirty in the state were adjudged bankrupt by the United States court at Philippi. The circuit court at Parkersburg appointed a receiver for the company and the federal court ordered a stay on further proceedings. Facilities about 830,000. assets listed at 201,000.
Friday night program features the mission theme Ye Are the Light of the World. Juniors portray heathen nations with student renderings and a Christ figure. Miss Metter of the Woman's Missionary Society will speak or spark interest. Everyone invited and asked to bring a small offering.
A disjointed fragment notes a girl named May Wostlewall from Parkerstnneg sent to an industrial school in Salem for corrigibility. It hints at origins in a Children's Home and possible transfer or restraint, with unclear details and garbled text surrounding authorities and safety.
A terse, unclear OCR note reports officials from Charleston and nearby areas arranging a transfer to a Reform School. The fragment names Sherif Melton and Jarrett and mentions a Tuesday evening timing with a referenced place Vrontyanen.
Incomplete OCR text references individuals Sean Triites Gertrude Gorell and a parish context. No clear event date place organization or outcome is discernible from the fragmented lines.
The article describes patients held for insanity with attendants moving between facilities from Wee jton kerlum to Wheeling. Harris attacked a jailer with a knife and brick, while another inmate seized a policeman’s watch. Peter Rov ersark and Floyd Smith remain in custody awaiting guards and attendants.
Pekin February 28 The Governor of Nan Chang orders punishment for all participants in the February massacre. The government declares willingness to render reparations and to pursue those responsible.
The Shiynston paper announces it will not suspend and will resume Friday morning. It faces restrictions for a period while a new plant is installed and machinery is ordered and shipped. Readers in the county express relief and commend the paper’s courage to continue.
The Clarksburg Elks Lodge No 482 held its regular weekly meeting on Third Street with routine business and several candidates elected for admission into the order. The next initiation and social session proceed on Tuesday March 13.
The agriculture committee rejects free seed proposals and advises against state seed purchases by the department of agriculture. The move aims to save about 250,000 annually, signaling a shift in seed policy and funding.
An important meeting is scheduled tonight in the Trailers annex building at the Eagles hall. The event will reportedly discuss initiations and other key plans for the group.
Reports say twelve miners were fatally injured after a mine explosion yesterday near Birmingham. Several more workers were seriously hurt as rescue teams searched the pit for survivors.
A Mr Bartlett and Dr D, a physician from Clarksburg, Wica, arrived in Havana yesterday by East Coast and P and O lines. He plans recreation time in the city as his health improves, according to letters home from Havana Post February 25.
Admiral Chadwick born February 29 1880 in West Virginia retired at age 62 after entering the navy in 1861 and rising to rear admiral in 1903 He served on the flagship New York at Santiago and was chief of staff to Admiral Simpson during the Spanish American War He recently headed the Newport War College before leave.
Local Democrats met in municipal convention at the courthouse last night and nominated Mayor Mare 207 G W Owther for reelection. James South was named for collector by acclamation. Council candidates include AL Hood Phil Larry William Alfgram Gains and F Green.
Rev Cartwright of Scottdale Pa lectured on Mistakes Moses Didn't Make at Golf Mt K church under the Young Men's Christian Association. The talk drew attentive listening and appreciation with a gratifying silver offering at the door.
Barbe of West Virginia University visited Salma Bin schools in Clarksburg with County Superintendent W Ogden. He spent forenoon at Wire schools and afternoon at Northview schools delivering talks. Teachers and pupils welcomed the visit.
Wehrs was elected president with C Fi Tater as vice president and Gs tendent as secretary. Ke Treasuer C. 4General Manager-S eral Superior rMayr and A Moore named General Counsel Judge Reese Blizzard of Parkersburg chosen as business and legal representatives. The new company plans to take possession within days under its recently received charter. Attorneys for H S Wilson and new owners will execute transfer papers.
Fire in Morgantown Tuesday caused extensive damage to multiple homes including the Newton Nolder residence and other frame houses. Losses were later revised from 15 000 to 86 000 with insurance figures varying. a grocery stock valued at 500 was insured and several insured properties involved. Local residents and insurers, including Phoenix Company, coordinated the response.
The operator conference adjourned in Pittsburg on February 28 and decided to call a general conference of operators at Ludianapatix for March 19.
Akins West Virginia report describes Keb Jeter Hickey severely burned near a pile of burning logs at Faulkner. After starting a fire he lay down and slept through the injury as his clothes burned. he was found with only a ragged overcoat and was taken to the local hospital. He is expected to recover.
Social events led an active afternoon and evening with two clever junior functions. Mire. W. A. Viamos entertained the progressive Embiee bly at North Chestnut street in the afternoon in a very enjoyable manner. Mrs W. PF. held a book party that night, both events well attended.
Mrs. Hefner underwent a serious operation at Keesler hospital Tuesday and is recovering well. Doctors express cautious optimism for her complete recovery and her steady improvement is noted by family.
A weekly gathering at the Pythian hall in Glen Bik hosts a regular meeting of the group with a slate of candidates to be voted on during the evening session.
An eccentric library entertainment item notes an upcoming show with placeholder names and a promised open program. The readable text hints at a sequence of events and a planned public viewing or participation but key details are obscured.
A police exchange occurred at noon with the city police center. The day shift will move to night and depart during the day until March.
The Supreme Court granted permission for Virginia to sue West Virginia to compel responsibility for debt and uphold pure food law impact on liquor manufacture and sale. The act requires truthful labeling and prohibits adulteration, with penalties for misrepresentation of liquor contents or origin and safeguards against tainted products.
A special term at the United States Court will open here tomorrow with Judge A. G. Dayton arriving from Philippi. If the train runs on time, opening is expected at 10:30. U S Marshal C De Blott and Deputy C M Shrewsbury will arrive tonight from Parkersburg to attend. Major cases include the Bulmer coal case the Red Rock Fuel case against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and Hyams against the Federal Coal Company. The term is likely to last about two weeks.
W H Tilascock of Morgantown is installed as internal revenue collector in Parkersburg after transfer from Washington. He succeeds the late Thomas H Davis of Crafton, whose term expired Wednesday. He begins a four year term.
United States Deputy Marshal Hopp brought Edward Anderson from near Lambertport to jail Wednesday morning. Anderson, indicted last year, was reported dead last summer to the marshal, now charged with selling whiskey. He is in Preston County awaiting federal proceedings in April.
A famous trotting stallion from Aub Skidmore was reportedly sold this morning to Z R Gren, the Third Street meat dealer. The deal, described as a four-figure round-up with a large first figure, is hailed as one of the era’s major horse transactions.
Indicted Yeager brothers Albert and Thomas Yeager of Rosie face a trial in Justice G F London’s court. A warrant was issued as authorities sought testimony from several witnesses.
A recent oratorical event at Lost firrek concluded with prize awards. Prizes listed include ten dollars five dollars and a smaller amount, with remarks noting previous winnings and the top contestants.
In Shelbiyville Indiana Pastor resigns amid parish dispute. The Rev. Alucated Pres notes leadership change at the church, with congregation reacting to the decision and seeking transition guidance. Forum and local clergy weigh implications for the parish.
The text reports two meetings in March concerning Frank Corll a bankrupt merchant, with references to Reker W. Fenske Stout and an associated city. The legible details are fragmentary but indicate formal proceedings in a bankruptcy case set for March 12 with a merchant involved.
A terse item notes actions at Sutton Wettmedlay with parties including Willan Vieemnes and Delé involved. The report records inlets and a response procedure among unnamed locals.
Washington February 28 The Senate foreign relations committee passed the Santo Domingo treaty by party vote. Senator Foraker delivered a speech on the railroad rate issue as the measure moved toward reporting. The session drew a large turnout of senators and extensive discussion followed.
The New Fair Association seeks a well known Kentucky horse trainer to lease stalls at the new park. He aims to bring a string of light harness horses and may hire the entire string if needed by March 1. The trainer has campaigned in New York and Pennsylvania and faces competition from other state trainers as the fair opens.
A damaged text describes a Lent service at a church with attendees and a solemn mood. It mentions an Episcopal complex and a nurse or Nidhi figure, with scattered references to a Bloom address and local construction details. The乡 text is incomplete and presents several garbled names and locations.
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