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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1913

Page

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Tragic death of Broad Oaks conductor Robert Stewart

Robert Stewart a Broad Oaks street traction conductor died by his own action using carbolic acid near Haymond Creek on Tuesday morning after leaving home at 5 am. Coroner Dr S. Hudson notes no doubt of self harm while investigation continues into the purchase and disposal of the poison. Stewart aged about 40 had recently returned from visit with his parents and had been in poor health for some time, with consumption feared to affect his mind and lead to the act.

Broad Oaks Street MyBllack Creek Haymond Mia Stewart Mamet Guldie Coutello Stewart Carole She ‘Burna Aleo Reineth Caap Broad Oaks Goun Edouard Stewart

Friends Urge Him for Cabinet Place Amid Tragedy

The article notes marriage plans and speaks of a public figure with parents a wife and three brothers, Hode B of Ibisely, Steph of Overfeld, and Scat of Elk Creek. The deceased had worked for Toontraction Company for six or seven years and was a popular conductor respected by colleagues and the public.

Hode B Ibisely Steph Overfeld Scat Elk Creek Toontraction Company

Stormy Sea Claims Ships and Fishermen Off New Moundland Coast

A week long hurricane off the Newfoundland coast endangers vessels. The steamer Nevada with a crew of thirty is overdue. Four fishermen perished at What Island and the schooner Ambitrea reached a late port after their captain was washed overboard.

ST. Johns New Moundlannd Nevada St. Lawrence

Brother Forged Check Case Leads to March Court

Constable Thomas R. Kearns arrested Frederick Saterfield in Fairmont on a warrant sworn by Kearns for forging his brother KL Saterfield’s name on a check. Saterfield waived examination and was held for the criminal court in March. He lived in Clarksburg years ago and rented a house near Hugh Burke. Burke had claimed $37. Saterfield paid with a forged check for 43 and a half, with Kearns later receiving $7.50 in change. The bank found the check forged.

Thomas R. Kearns Fairmont Frederick FB. Saterfield Jietlee J. ¥. Carter Saterfield KL. Saterfeld Saterfeld Satterfeld Clarksburg Eariea

Elections Tomorrow At Multiple Towns

Voters in Adar ton Shinuston Lumberport Brelgeport Broakake Stealey Weights and Northview head to polls tomorrow. Officials confirm local election details and polling places, but some text appears garbled in the report.

Adar#ton Shinuston Lumberport Brelgeport Broakake Stealey Weights Northview

Officers chosen for the ensuing year by Northcott Camp

Northcott Gimp No. L718 of the Woodmen of the World held a meeting at Willhuns hall on Second Street Teeway night. Officers elected included tunen 1A J Smullwood adviser GT Mosewanker Ry J Balloys clerk J OL Cithuro geet J My Windom watchmap We AV Miles nentey Wy Ty Huligers trustee We A Fletcher. The camp business was trans acted with good attendance and strong interest in the election.

Northcott Gimp iMdforn Woodmen of Willhuns Hall Second Street Tunen Smullwood GT. Mosewanker Ry J. Balloys J. OL. Cithuro J. My Windom Milles Nentey Ty Huligers Fletcher

Judge Faulkner Retires After Long Service in Circuit

The Honorable Boyd Faulkner of Mortinaurg retires from the bench after decades as a judge in the Twentieth circuit. The retirement marks the end of a lengthy career noted for steady service and impartial decisions in property and civil cases.

Circuit Court ‘Bench CRG Hono. Boyd Faitikddr Mortinaurg Offien

Prunes Shipped by Parcel Post From San Jose Eventful Start

In San Jose two carloads of prunes were sent by parcel post with cooking directions in each package. Philadelphia started the first parcel post shipments. Souvenir spoons and a silver loving cup were among items included in early parcel post packages.

San Jose San Josh San Jude Bhiladhuphia Jen Union Wanamaker Taft Philadelphia

Death of Four Year Old Boy in Wilcorburg Home

OHTLN DIES as the four year old son of Mr and Mrs dimes Hiddox dies at their Wilcorburg home on Wednesday at 12 39 after a short illness of gout pneumonia. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Dimes Hiddox Wilcorburg

Charleston Assembly Parties Delay Senate and House Action

Charleston June 1 reports say both Senate and House leaders held numerous conferences without action. House Republicans plan a caucus on organization while Democrats prepare theirs. Senate caucuses are uncertain with no likely organization until January. Names mentioned include GM Seifert, M M Neeley, W Taylor George, Stanley Hodges, Guy Pritchard, and Hearne for Senate presidency with McCrum or Hood as lieutenant.

Charleston Senate House Democrats House Uris Kidd Gm, Seifert Berkeley M. M. Neeley Marion W. Taylor George Barbour Stanley Hodges Pembleton Guy Pritchard Hodges Hearne McCrum Hood Coles Preston French United States

Fire causes $260,000 loss in wholesale district

In Kansas City on January 1 fire swept the wholesale and office district, with damages totaling about 260000 dollars. The blaze originated in the New York Life Mediation Companys shipping annex and spread through nearby structures. Fire crews quickly contained the flames but not before substantial property loss and smoke damage.

Hansas City New York Life Mediiation “Company

Man Attempts Suicide in Early Morning Incident

A man identified as Cuttingly or Chiright attempted self harm with broken glass and a knife in a hurried act. He slashed his throat on both sides and severed a jugular vein but survived after physicians treated him at the hospital and he was moved to an insane asylum for further care.

Ninisolt Duendny Yen Mary Sue Nis Cutright Atteandagte Chiright Outright Gordon Balitizen Hind Bint Jep

Republican Legislators To Convene At Capital Tonight

Charleston January 4 opening skirmishes begin the 1913 legislature. Republicans prepare for organization with caucuses and meetings, House Democrats issue a call, and the speakership battle shapes up as Watson and Wetzel supporters align.

Capital Charleston Lngielature Prac- Healy Senate House Calleus Septimus 1Hal Wetzel Jefferson Lonar

Oil and gas drilling updates across multiple farms and districts

In Wallace area and surrounding townships, several operators push drilling tests and production. The South Pacific Oil Company No 7 on J. B. Whitemap farm reports 17200 barrels daily. Nos 9 on Lucas Brothers farm hold at 500. Muted activity near Turtle Tree Fork and Tenmile district with Adam Davisson workers at 1200 feet on Millie Morris farm. Union district C. A. Batcher files location form on James K. Lowther farm. W. C. Hursey farm begins tent drilling on Kagio district waterway. Vaspayegee Grilling conducts test on souis Perey farm. All reports indicate ongoing early-production activity and tool seeking across multiple farms.

Wallace Sarda Watrict This County South Pefie J. B. Whitemap Bas Aijet Lao Foot Yorke Clay Ile F.C. Richardaon Lucas Brothers Philadelphia Turtle Tree Fork Tenmile Chichester Davisson Millie Morris Wort Fork Union C. A. Bateher James K. Lowther Kagio Jon and Company W. C. Hursey F. L. Swiger Souis Perey

Local businessman Joneph Mmer Guest at Titendar Night

Prominent Lyoung business figure from Sargetorn, Joneph Mmer, attended a social event described as Titendar Night hosted by BANE in a notable gathering.

Joneph Mmér Ja Lyoung Sargetorn Bane! Wontar Titendar

Congress Process Servers Still Evading Testimony

A chaotic report recalls a Senate hearing where sergeants-at-arms from Tarrrowin and Fink of William Rockefeller clashed over orders to produce process servers for Congress. The scene depicts resistance to testifying and hints at a broader fight over access to Rockefeller holdings and related documents.

Adamatan Ticket Filed by Adamston Socialists

The Adamston Socialists list Ramuel Powell for mayor Clare ehee Kida for recorder and Dr. G. Lesson Olkrense Baxter Harry Bobiman Barnie Ikernan and Jonn Sraziét for council as their candidates for tomorrow’s election.

Adamston Adamatan Ramuel Powell Clare Ehee Kida Recorder Dr. G. Lesson Olkrense Baxter Harry Bobiman Barnie Ikernan Jonn Sraziét

Labor Union Officials Arrive at Leavenworth Prison

Thirty three labor union officers convicted in the McNamara dynamite plots arrived at the Federal prison in Leavenworth Kansas. They were photographed dressed in penitentiary clothes and formally enrolled as convicts.

Leavenworth Kan Whianapolis Federal Wail

Improperly Cited Figures Spark Oil Company Dispute

A garbled OCR fragment references a treasury figure tied to the Bai Oil and Gas Company and a listed stock residue valued at $100 per share, mentioning Imallnelk Isabe Ob and a 1500-tarrell unit. The unclear wording implies a financial dispute or filing need.

Imallnelk Bai Oil and Gas Noni Iton

Entombed in Bast Company mine as flood rushes in

Rescue crews race against nightfall after a sudden influx of water traps workers in the Bast Company mine near Tamaqua. Authorities say the system of supports gave way causing the collapse and entombment.

Bast Ming

1918 New Year Terror Near Water Town

In 1918 the new year opened with bells and whistles as guards report an armed raid near a coastal town. Four watchmen sleeping at home were attacked by a group of assailants who fled unseen after injuring none. Police and officials investigate the incident and its unclear motives.

Giaamork Ming

Balkan peace talks halted by Balkan minister walkout

War London dispatch reports the Balkan peace conference meeting was interrupted as a Balkan minister stormed out after claiming the allies would resume hostilities with Britain and other powers. The chaotic scene disrupted attempts to secure a forthcoming ceasefire and stalled negotiations.

London Balgarfis Majgroft Len

Fragmentary 19th Century Riot Report From Newport

A damaged OCR snippet describes unrest near Newport with references to a riot, arrest or capture of 184 people, and church or court context. The readable text suggests a crowd action, police involvement, and a historical setting, but many terms are garbled.

Fs OG Dyonkes Rowliss Sweed Newport Etourti Tee Duarmad

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