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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1905

Page

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Battle Near Cowan Ends in Cowboys Killings

Reports detail a violent confrontation as cowboys opened fire on train officers and passengers returning from Richwood. The rear coach was shot and toppled onto the track, killing at least two and wounding others. Mexican Bill and several suspects are to be held for trial, with officials pressing to arrest more involved.

Richwood Garrels Texas Bill Tekken Webster County Texne John Johns George Fallel Mary Geeffrey Gary Ty Cowen Moai Lily Hifi Powell Cartman Faeroe Tile Cowan Monilay Anit Hie Alin Oy Pata OG Rolie Korris B. F Prilavuh West Virginia Jvisen Cowan Sleashen

Peage Gonferengy at Portsmouth N H

Incomplete text records a local item mentioning Portsmouth New Hampshire and an official trip. The readable fragments indicate a report about an event or person tied to the city, with no clear dates or outcomes.

Cotton Prices Jump as Weather Doubts Hit Market

The cotton market opened sharply higher on reports of heavy rains in the west and possible crop damage. Prices advanced with futures rising to around eleven cents and October at about 132 cents per pound amid speculation the Bureau of Statistics will revise crop estimates.

Associated Press New Orleans Associates Pres New York Bureau of Statist

Robbery Attempt Hits United States Express Wagon

Two highwaymen tried to rob the United States Express Company's transfer wagon near Laiporte Indiana. A guard was hurled from the wagon and later revived. One robber fired shots, but both fled before any loot was taken.

Laiporte Ind United States Express Impany Joe Angerina Per Warman

Gas flare injures Swain at plant furnace

Edward Swann suffered burns when a gas flare erupted at a furnace around five o clock Saturday evening. A plant worker nearby helped him shield his face, allowing him to escape before medical treatment.

Seventeenth Anniversary Of The Big Flood Here

Commemoration marks the seventeenth anniversary of Harrison County's worst flood in memory. The 1888 disaster left houses barns and livelihoods damaged as waters swelled across the county causing widespread hardship and loss.

Harrison County Vimel

Shirt Waist Dance Promises Gentle Evening at Park

A shirt waist dance is planned with an agenda at a park near Opera House. The event runs from 8 30 to 14 30 with good dancing and elegant service. Cop cars will run every twenty minutes to ease access and ensure safe arrival.

Tex Slition

Hospital Treats Patient After Town Incident

A patient identified as F. P. Tentherman from Moreville was brought to Keefer Hospital for treatment after a local incident. Medical staff and municipal committee officials coordinated care as conditions were assessed.

Saloon Wrecked in ToLa by Temperance Reformers

Dynamite destroyed two saloons in ToLa Kansas amid temperance reformer protests. One bar owner J Thorpe injured slightly as explosions damaged nearby business fronts. No arrests reported as of now.

Ornon Thola Kans Hirde Sa Tola Thorpe

Birth Date Social Hosted by Honnfield Guild in Goff Chapel

The Honnfield Guild hosts a Birth Date Social Tuesday evening in Goff chapel. Attendees bring pennies equal to their birth day, e.g., 30 pennies for a 30th birthday. A literary and musical program accompanies free refreshments, with proceeds aiding a native Chinese girl in a Mission school in Foo Chow, China.

Honnfield Guild Goff Chapel Seach Lis Foo Chow China

Potemkin Sunk by Mutineers Off Roumania

Mutineers seize the Potemkin near Kustenji Roumania and sink the vessel after tampering with the hold. Reports say the ship may be floated for possible departure to Sevastopol as crews test salvage options.

Associated Press Kustenji Roumania Russia

Largest gas well reported in state near Clarkshate

Vague reports describe a massive gas well by the Philadelphia company at Gordon gasser on the Tuvid Te Ash farm. Despite failed attempts to cap it, observers claim it rivals the Big Mose in size. Nearby, another well completed by the same firm showed a capacity of 110,000 cubic feet.

Kate Lick Fitat Sardis Sardis Tie Philadelphia Gordon Gasser Tuvid Te Ash West Virginia Thuraby Stunday Jereply F. Guffey J. K. Bently Philadelphia Company Tyle Climaty Clarkshate

Elks Convention Opens Amid High Expectations

The ninety ninth final reunion of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks began in Buffalo New Jersey with expectations of large attendance. A fire in Detroit caused about one hundred thousand dollars in damage at the Treml & Matthews Manufacturing Company.

Buffalo N. J Didly Thenevolent and Protective Order of Elks Detroit Mich Trelml & Matthews Manufacturing Company

Finance Committee Report on Fourth of July Celebrations

The report itemizes receipts and expenses for the Fourth of July celebration including bunting ribbons posters postage printing decorating drayage posting bills moving chairs and various prizes. It certifies the committee’s accounts as correct and signed by the chairman and treasurer.

Jormstoven Whaskehury Shinnston Band Batyrive Tratfes Mephey Priv

Pride Company Elects Officers

At a meeting of the Pride Company members, officers for the ensuing year were elected. J. B. Willison was named president and vice president. Jay Tears was chosen secretary and treasurer.

Pride Company Ute Vectors G. BR. Pride B. Willison Ice Jay Tears

Arrest of a Young Man at Wilsonburg Leads to Jail Time

A 23 year old man named George Smail was arrested by Magistrate Flynn at Wilsonburg and imprisoned in Mie county jail. Police found knives and other items on his person and he claimed the address 120 Second Avenue Wheeling. He said he had worked on the railroad for five and a half days and traveled from Wheeling to Wilconburg with a mother named Margaret Small listed as relation.

Flynn Wilsonbitey Mie County Wilsonbmrg George Smail Second Avenue Wheeling Mire Margaret Small Wilconbire Wilconburg Dale Visnin

Speaker Fred Grosscup In Critical Condition At Hospital

Fred Grosscup remains in grave condition after a voice strike left him critically ill. Doctors report long standing health issues worsened by the incident and monitor his progress closely.

Prosecution Considered Against Holmes for Conduct

Attorney General Moody weighs criminal proceedings against E. S. Holmes former official in the Agriculture Department for conduct regarding reports. The inquiry focuses on actions during his tenure and the treatment of related records. The probe centers on timelines and official acts linked to published reports.

Associated Press Oyster Bay B. 1 Moody E. 5 Holmes Agriculters] Department

Chancery Matters Considered in Circuit Court Session

Judge Lynch presided as various chancery cases were reviewed in circuit court. Reports demanded in the Will Thompson against Adams matter. trustee proceedings in Will Thompson bankruptcy. suits including Jackson vs. F t and Rothstein vs. Teid. land sales for infants. guardianship actions. and decrees on distribution and sales in multiple civil filings.

Lynch Chancery -Cayees Crile Mas Couriniense Will Thompson Ar Adams Will ‘Thompagn BR. Adams Catatest James Me M_Jackson

Japs Capture Russian Arms in Far East Action

London report by Astucia and Prosa states Japanese forces advancing in the Sulehalyi region have captured four guns and a quantity of ammunition while pursuing the Rose Sinn morphe.

Astucia Prosa London Takle Sulehalyi

Caleb Powers Case Is Continued by Court

Morgantown Kentucky July 10 The case of Caleb Powers was continued by Judge Stott citing reasons tied to federal court rulings. Newport was moved earlier this afternoon as part of the ongoing proceedings.

Caleb Powers Ty Associatal Prvce Morgantown Stott Pawene Newport

West Virginia House Speaker in Critical Condition

Associated Press report from Cincinnati July 10 says Paul Groseup speaker of the West Virginian House of Representatives is hospitalized in critical condition with ptomaine poisoning. Doctors say the poisoning has badly affected his system and worsened a preexisting chronic ailment.

Associated Press Cincinnaty Paul Groseup House of Representatives Cage

Difficult Mastoid Operation On Child Near Fatal Complications

A very difficult operation was successfully performed on the six year old child of P. W. Cary of Sodulinia at Kessler hospital. The operation targeted a mastoid abscess caused by scarlet fever. The abscess threatened brain vessels and required extreme care to prevent rupture. The child is on the road to a fair recovery.

P. W. Cary Sodulin Kessler Hospital

County court appoints school board members in several districts

The county court appointed the School board for multiple districts including Clark, Union, Coal, Simpson, Sardie, and Tenmile. Names listed include L. W. Ogden, A. Lawcon, FLT Byre atte, S. Law, T. 3. Parriah, and M. A. Van Torn among others.

L. W. Ogden Tirtae A. Lawcon Clark Districts Law Union Byreatte

Store owner shoots burglar entering through window

Pittsburg July 10 Associated Press reports Thomas shot and killed a burglar attempting to enter his store through a window. A card bearing the name John Melniar was found in the burglar’s pocket. Thomas had previously been exonerated.

Associated Press Pittsburg T. H. ‘Thomas John Melniar Thomas

Evangelist Discussion at Baltimore Conference Today

Dr James J Hill presided over a Christian Endeavor convention in Baltimore Maryland today The pastors conference featured Ray Win leading sessions Biedernprff of Monticello Indiana delivered an address on The Evangelist

Baltimore James J. Hill Christian Endeavor Ray Win Biedernprff Monticello Ind Ewingelisti

Cooperative Factoric Martins Ferry Convention Report

Fragments describe a July convention of glass workers discussing cooperative factories and national sections, with mentions of machinery impact and production considerations. The text notes Amocinied Press Chicago and July 10 dates, but details are fragmented and unclear.

Martins Ferry Arcan Flint Glass Workers Epoped Tadiry Farmer

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Mitch Wee Geiger Leontetny Alison Mapegol Clive Maxi Salon Edward Swann F.P. Tentherman More Vs.ville Keefer Hoopital Mongay Social Convention OF Elks Fras Th Terer Fred Promaim Charles K. Rothstein Mabel Teid Bovine Alexander M Ritter Gard Carl Titter Charles Benjamin Counuieinner Frank Stayt T. Hobinson Weaver Roger Hower C. Haley Viele Hales Twain Hank Granville H. Davis Welle DP Montgomery Chicago
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