Boy Crushed By Street Car In Front Of Moving Car
A boy was killed instantly when a wagon fronted by a moving street car trapped him under its wheels. Authorities investigated the accident and warned pedestrians to stay clear of streetcar paths.
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
1
Moravia Powell Tragedy On West Pike Street
Moravia Powell a 12 year old boy son of Mr and Mrs William Powell living on Terry street near Osborne machine shops fell from an ice wagon onto a moving street car on West Pike Street at Main and Pike junction. He was ground under the car wheels with severe injuries and died at Clifford Oxborn Undertaking. The incident occurred as the wagon lurched and the boy swung onto the track in front of the car. Motorman and conductor were not blamed. officials stated the accident was purely accidental. Local authorities and witnesses described the chaotic scene and efforts to render aid while the car continued downhill. The boy’s mother fainted at the sight. the family operates a paying establishment on Ferry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Powell
William Powell
Terry Street
Osborne
West Pike Street
Main and
Pike Streets
Summer Car Nute
Mairmort & Clarksburg Triction Company
Pikestrent
Moravia
Powell
Clarksbrye
Joe Coipary
John Moan
Ywarron
Cliford-Oxborn Undertaking Company
Lenner Torman
Gandagtor
Witton
Monet
Sieberman
Simms
NoourFstyert
Mie Powell
Ferry Street
Injunction Served as Streetcar Works Press On
Sheriff Fleming and deputies served an injunction on contractor James F. Allen while laborers continued rapid streetcar extension toward Wilsonburg. The injunction did not halt progress. the Fair lout Seestackabure Traction company reports faster work amid rival obstruction claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Fleming
Tamer B. McKinley
Salem
Jasper S. Kyle
Sheridan R. Grima
Walsonburg
James F. Allen
Addinsion
Wim
Wilsonburg
Invo
Peter Deems
Hussherif
al Wongs
Fairlout Seestackabure ‘Traction Company
Constable McClung Convalescing After Hospital Stay
North View constable McClung of Tutsheen has been discharged from Kessler hospital after weeks. He was brought to a hospital for stomach trouble and underwent an operation. Doctors reported improvement and he is now convalescing at Wishow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McChung
North View
Kessler Spital
Wishow
Nelm
Kessler Nelni
Kessler Hospital
Baptist Meet in Committee Meeting at AMPLine Church
A Baptist committee meeting was held at the AMPLine church in the town on Wednesday with Roy George W. Kinsey presiding and Dave Johns as secretary. Attendees included Rev. W. Walker and Rev. I. D. Riley among others, and reports urged care for Baptist interests along the Short Line railroad from Wallace to New Martinsville while seeking a minister for New Martinsville and adjacent points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Ampline
Roy
George W. Kinsey
Pairtont
Dave Johnsobn
Parkets Gurgs
Gary
G. W- Kinsey
Satem
It. F Mardway
Kingwood
Troy
A. H. Withers
W. H. Taylos
Shlanston
Teva
Ros. Meianiel
L. W. Holden
Ula City
New Martinsville
Wallace
New Martinaville
G H. Peck
Greenbrier County
Inks Yeen Seqired
Tucker County
Parsons
Hambleton
Dopey Fiend in Involved Paper Row Sparks Clash
A Clarkaburg incident centers on Hoffman complaining about a Telegram report. The editor faced Hoffman, who drew a weapon pose but no harm occurred. The Telegram published conflicting versions, and the editor insists the news was accurate despite Hoffmans reaction. The piece questions Hoffman and Dopey’s behavior and defends the editor’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Therte
Sind
Onser
Telegram
Coult
Hoffa
Mit
Matthen
Hofman
Clarkaburg
Moffan
Blaine
Stained Glass Windows for Hotel Waldo Win Big Contract
Judge Goff awarded the contract in Philadelphia for eighteen large stained glass windows at the Hotel Waldo in Clarksburg West Virginia. Designs by T J Smith of Philadelphia show a mix of ancient and modern symbols with mythological figures like Jove Venus Diana and Mercury. The windows cost over 110000 and depict war love and the chase with extensive symbolic details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Goff
Clarksburg
W. Va
T. J. Smith
Nathan Gott
Ojl
Europe
America
Smith
Mars
Diana
Jove
Cy- Sole
Earth
Vulcan
Minerva
Mercury
Last Vacant Lot on Clay Street Becomes Residence Site
The last vacant Clay Street lot will disappear as Mrs. Wilma Redman builds a two story frame residence. Gladden & Offer win contract for planing and specifications with building costs around 8500. Construction estimates will follow plans. The boom in Chinksburg industry and housing continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Street
Wilma Redman
Gladden& Offer
Tull
Chinksburg
Widow Seeks Clues in Death From Folsom Saloon Wound
William Campbell died at Kesler hospital from a July fourth bullt wound received in a Polson saloon. Undertakers Clifford Oxborn Co. hold the body awaiting relatives while authorities pursue leads. Typhoid fever noted in Nelms office as Campbell remains under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Campbell
Folsom
William Campbell
Kesler Hospital
Polson
Clifford,Oxborn Company
Wilbur C Morrison Struck by Cowardly Blow at Glen Elk
Wilbur C Morrison was attacked in the Glen Elk Hotel lobby on a Wednesday afternoon when a street car motorman Hoffmann struck him from behind in a cowardly assault. Police are investigating the incident and urging witnesses to come forward.
Assault in Hotel Lobby Later Leads to Jail Time
Wilbur Morrison editor of the Telegram reports a violent attack in the Glen Elk Hotel lobby. Street Car Motorman Ross Hoffman struck Morrison in the head with a heavy brass wrench, causing a gash. Hoffman was arrested, jailed without bond, and charged with assault with intent to maim kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur €. Morrison
Telegrafty
Ross Hoffman
Glen Elk Hotel
Wednes
Morrison
Hoffman
Tion
Aiesti
Morrison Wan
al Ok Sikri
Byatanilers
Mor
bin Frome
Pris Hioftman
Om Seay le
Re Taynes
Polos
Morrison Ten
RE Jey
Miss Powell Responds To Reported Elopement In Baltimore
A letter received Wednesday from Miss Cora Powell of Baltimore contests published claims she left to marry and says she was misinformed. She recalls two years ago when Carl Hanson showed interest, and notes others wrongly believed she eloped. she left the city briefly but did not wed, according to her communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Powell
Taltimora
Correck
Powell
Carl Hanson
Circulating Library Plans Expanded Network In City
Spencer of Pittshang promotes forming circulating library branches across the region. He aims to establish libraries in Chu sie angrier Bhat and Weston, with outreach to nearby towns. The effort seeks to broaden public access to books through local libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clc
Spencer
Pittshang
Img
Lover's Library
Vabael Inn
Hbparies
Chustiang
Chu
Phil Branch
Estessia
Weston
Nybrhy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wheels
Fairmont & Claresburg Traction Company
McClung
Baptist
Baptist General Association of
West Virginia
Mrs. Redman
Wilbur C. Morrison Strick
Trotorman
Huffman
Mr. Morrison
Brooks
Crile
Dilly Telegram
Hwarthi
Ansault
Baltimore & Ohio
Flo
Ute Bike Hotel
Totel
Morrin
Hoffnan
Wnd
White
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