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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
1
At the West Virginia Fair Association race meeting a man died by his own action. An inquest was deemed necessary to determine motive. The article details the incident, surrounding people including the victim McKeever and his employer Mr. Burke, and recounts the opening fair events and racing results with notable horses and drivers.
A violent incident in a city park left a man severely wounded as two groups clashed. Robin Swhoden, a carpenter, and several colored workers were involved. one man received a deep throat cut near the large artery, prompting immediate medical aid and potential prosecution.
E A Barpett a traveling salesman for a concern manufacturing state was arrested Wednesday for placing an expel on a street car track before Batten’s tin shop. Friends intervened, the felon was withdrawn, and he confessed in Justice Harry Gordon's court, facing 5 to 20 years. the company plans to break up if such arrests continue.
The grave report states Dawson’s death occurred in Toledo with the remains sent to Grafton for interment tomorrow. Bliss Dawson is described as widow of Mrs Mary Rodgers’s relative, tied to the local family in this city.
Two unidentified white men attacked George Allen on Pike Street near the Catholic church at 11 o'clock night. They struck him with a knife after forcing him into a by street and plunged the weapon into his leg. He survived the wound and was arrested at the scene.
Wart F Reed hosted a porch party at her Mather Street home in honor of Mrs Benest G Yates of China. Guests enjoyed an elegant salad and refreshments at 6 oclock as gracious hospitality was praised.
A man faced a warrant issued by Squire Gordon after a woman alleged malicious acts tied to the killing of her chicken and the death of a cat. The case centers on unraveling who caused the poultry deaths and cat demise amid disputed claims.
An unclear report from Adhuurpetlen notes a clash involving Fortignees amid a coal mire dispute. The article mentions a celebration, a new election for a teachers board president, and names several individuals including Morgan and Ceal Moffatt in connection with local governance.
In a morning session a drunken and profane woman named Suse Dodd appeared in police court. Officers found her in Fourth Ward corner, very intoxicated, with a male companion. The mayor ordered her to jail after she paid a 4.60 fine. a knuckle-duster was found on her. Other offenders like William Stova and Jacob Busch were fined or jailed for drunken or disorderly conduct.
Mr H C Rundell and Mrs Lucy Diff married at her father J B Mitchill’s house in Tunnelton during a quiet ceremony. Relatives and friends attended the afternoon nuptials as dawn turned to evening. The couple begin their life together with family and local well wishes.
A Tuesday night burglary at Mrs Angle Saunders’s residence on Kelley Hill involved entry through a window and the theft of money from a trunk. A bloodhound from Glen Falls tracked the burglar to nearby homes but could not lead to an arrest.
A miner named John Supt aged thirty died in a Sand Lick mine near Simpcom on Tuesday afternoon. Officials report a tall coal seam collapsed trapping and fatally injuring him. Rescue efforts occurred at the scene as authorities investigated the accident.
Off on vacation Nr 8. Ek Arbuthnot and family accompany Frank H T Rhodes to his home at Green Castle, Pa to mint row morning. They will stay a few days. The trip includes the York Bath Chair, with travel plans noted in the diary excerpt.
The large lot sale held at Te gen fair grounds addition by W. Jacobs and others was a success. About 140 lots were offered, with brisk demand leading to quick sales and total net proceeds between 20,000 and 22,000. Prices ranged from 105 to 303. Cunningham and Miss Mary Roberts were among purchasers. All lots in the sale area have now sold.
Abel Bartlett died at his son Homer Bartletts home in this city on Tuesday evening after a two year illness. He is survived by his widow, one brother David Bartlett of Hepzibah, and three daughters Mrs. J. W. Cardon Mrs. We3 Osburn and Mrs. RK. G. Wilkins, plus one son. Bartlett was a son of Robert Bartlett of Harrison County.
reports describe Fourth of July events in Wigrove Hope and Bridgport with large crowds and speeches by Homer Williams Harvey Smith Frank Rhodes and Cyma Webb. a fatal confrontation occurred when Callaghan shot Palette during an argument over a Italian. the Italian suspect fled toward o'Neil after sheriffs and bloodhounds pursued. a coroner’s jury declared Callaghan’s death by pistol fire likely suicide.
A program for a benefit concert at Waldo features a selection of piano solos, violin pieces, and vocal numbers performed by Mrs Hall, Mrs Frost, Miss Cora Atkinson, and others. The event promises musical variety from Mendelssohn to Wagner, with occasional solos and ensembles, and invites patrons to attend as a charitable gesture.
Bowtie Ayvabert and fester share a light quarrel at Browd Cales. Gil Hay stays nearby as onlookers watch. Bessie, a blonde, struggles to open her eyes from Saturday night. She visits Squire Harry Cor Jon for a warrant for her father, pays $5, and brings him in.
Harvey Steck died this morning at a local hospital from a perforated bowel. He was twenty years old.
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