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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1905
Page
1
Amerigan eagle soared over a grand Fourth of July celebration in Clarksburg as trains carried throngs of spectators. About fifteen thousand people filled the streets by early morning, with city decorations, marching bands, and patriotic displays creating a panorama of national pride.
Vast throngs filled the streets as Chief Marshal J. M. Kelley led a diverse parade. Fraternal groups including Red Men Woodmen of the World and Sons of America displayed uniformed pride with decorative carriages and bands. Notable entrants included Calithumpians, Clarks Transfer Co, and Palace Bond Co, while mounted units received mixed reception from spectators.
A large procession escorted Secretary Hay's coffin as President Roosevelt and cabinet members attended the funeral. Naval honors and legations from Spain and other nations participated. The crowd watched elaborate rites and a ceremonial tribute preceding interment.
The line of march started at the Glen Ex hotel on Traitimere street and proceeded through North Fourth West Pike Sixth Main Owl Meno Ti and Farerounds along the line of sights. Spectators decorated and waved as the parade entered the fair grounds. At the track, crowds gathered to witness the event and the day’s activities with many visitors enjoying the surroundings.
A large crowd filled the grounds where athletic events were held in the afternoon. The program featured high jump and baseball games, with the Water team defeating Shimnston 5 to 4 at halftime. Speeches by Hor Whilip Willeth and Senator S Ke Heed followed introductions by O Baily.
The election for county examiners in Marion County produced a single ballot outcome. Frank Whit Fletcher defeated Charles Beant in a vote overseen by Superintendent 12. W. O. Uday Btw ser, with the contest arising from terms expiring.
Fragmentary wedding notice mentions individuals and place but readability is too poor to extract concrete names, dates, or events for a reliable summary.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Epworth Denyer and a convent or meeting setting. Readable items reference a religious organization and a scheduled gathering date or convention. No clear names, places, or outcomes beyond generic references to a meeting.
Plans describe a Elberton county rail trip from Washington City to Elberton with a round trip fare of 33.20. The proposal touts abundant real estate opportunities, low hotel costs, favorable climate, and a chance to view productive land and crops while visiting Elberton and nearby attractions. Mr Carr seeks many participants from Clarksburg, with departure set for July 12 at 2 a.m.
John Robey was arrested at Liench's mines Wednesday afternoon by Constable Lee Coffman and brought to the county jail. The arrest was made after a warrant sworn out in Magistrate Samuel W. Gorton's court by Allen Miles, who alleges the theft of a saddle. Tobey will stay in jail with his fur for trial before the magistrate.
On Wednesday forenoon viewers from the county court assessed the district bridge and adjacent roads to decide if the county should buy the structure. Morrie and Partish were appointed to report, noting neighbor concerns and the condition of the crossing in the Janda district.
A man named Henry Johnson died after falling from an embankment near a railroad alignment in Virginia. He was found dead at the scene, and field reports say he was struck by a train? No, the exact cause remains unsettled. The deceased left a wife and four sisters, with funeral arrangements set for a Tuesday service at a local church.
Good Hope held a large Fourth of July celebration with a hearty turnout. Homer of Weston and Milhin, recently returned from the Philippines, spoke as city orators. McMillan delivered a patriotic address about Filipinos, offering an instructive speech.
The sea squadron led by Admiral Krager returned from a second voyage to Odes. The battleship Georgi Pobiedonosoft is named among the ships, while the Russian ship Kulaz Potenskine has arrived seeking coal and assistance. Mutineers demanded assurances of safety during the voyage and at the ship’s return.
Court resumes June sessions as several appeals proceed. Ry al Garrett and T. Me Sullivan have cases faced with judges J Calvin Gray and Th Siddon Maginet Carr. Lena Wyer sues South Penn Co in a civil matter. A drawer case and an order on a dissolution are noted among proceedings.
St. Peterburg July 3 The untitled dispatch reports that Roosevelt’s government has signaled Russia to seek lasting peace by appointing expert negotiators empowered to conclude a treaty with possible modifications and is prepared to suspend hostilities as a final step. The move marks a formal acknowledgment of peace talks.
Clashes escalated as Cossacks deployed whips against striking workers in St Petersburg on July 1. Reported injuries varied, with authorities noting several incidents amid the confrontation.
In a chaotic nighttime incident a group of young men including John Long and Parker suffered severe injuries from a fireworks blaze inside a cab or enclosed vehicle. Fireworks caused multiple explosions triggering burns, hospitalizations, and police reaction as witnesses describe a dangerous sequence and emergency response.
A fragmented account describes a pleasant gathering at Union Park with many attendees listed by name. The passage includes names such as Ella, Antu, Hem, Magyn, Nora, Philbin, Mary Coughlin, Anna Iesley, Ray Conzhlin, Meg Shaughnesey, Nora Staughnesy, Miry Cully, Tolman, Parkerstore residents, and several others, though many terms are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a farm, a gas company, and local individuals with unclear roles. Names such as E. Moore and Gorton Tip appear amid jumbled words. The reading mentions a South area, Weems team, and references a community or event yet lacks coherent facts or structure for a full summary.
Fragmented OCR notes describe danger at a park event with shirt waist attire, a late start for a parade or race, and a plan involving a Strayer car and a timing window of about 20 minutes. Names and exact places are unreadable.
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