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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
1
A scrambled report notes a moonshiner caught amid industrial talks about a brick plant. Details are blurred but reference to Owensboro New York City Philadelphia and Elect appears.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of an individual connected to a Great Seal of Ohio context and President Sam Chip’s administration. The garbled text references titles, affiliations, and dates, but lacks coherent names or clear events for a fuller summary.
A July dispatch from Petersburg notes Ite confers with the Emperor and cites another report to Witting. The brief item places the two figures in ongoing diplomatic contact amid uncertain events.
Members adjourned a meeting at Fairmont dormitory due to a member's absence. The board planned to discuss erection, bond actions, and selecting fisher personnel, but the session did not proceed as scheduled and was postponed to a later date.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a public notice item about fence men coming to Prees in July. Details are unclear and names or places may be garbled. The readable elements suggest a right of way or construction action with a date in July.
Court actions end as parties reach an agreement on leasehold values for oil and gas wells. State officials and oil company representatives reportedly finalize a satisfactory arrangement, removing the injunction against sale. South Penn indicates no need to proceed with a sale under the injunction.
The body of conductor K Maxwell, 36, was killed when his freight train was struck by a westbound freight near Fall Gate. An unclear accident left witnesses unable to determine how Maxwell’s train collided. He leaves sister Mrs John Lundy of Parkersburg and a father Fr Ty Maxwell. Funeral at Holy Cross Cemetery will follow a Maxwell residence procession through Wallsonburg. Maxwell had served the railroad about thirteen years and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
A jagged OCR fragment mentions individuals including Philip Sheets B. J. Powell and Bartlett, with references to guard roles and a Pythian setting. It also notes a sum from Clarksbury and a person named Fleming, but the context and specifics are unclear.
Fragmentary text references a fatal outcome linked to a brake plan and an unknown location or person. Details are unreadable, but mentions a possible incident involving a person named MeLexnnboro Ti and a case in progress.
A garbled dispatch from Shhanston describes chaotic conditions after a flood event. References to clouded weather, torrents, and water damage appear, with unclear names and locations.
A northern West Virginia doubleheader is on the slate with Monongah and Frostburg meeting Fairmont at Traction Park in Monongah this afternoon. Clarksburg residents are expected to attend the second game tomorrow afternoon as part of the local schedule.
An unintelligible wire service styled brief from Lindon reports a boxing or fencing match involving William Clothier of the United States and Max Germot of France with references to Wardsea United and Pearce. The fragmentary text lacks clear outcomes or full names.
Fragmented OCR text references a legal matter in Portsmouth with names and dates unclear. The readable elements mention a party or plaintiff and a tentative court action, but details are unreadable and no specific outcomes or dates can be confirmed.
An Associated Press report from Winnipeg details a four story building collapse caused by an explosion. Four people died and more than a dozen were injured as the structure fell onto adjacent homes.
Provisions burn in a small area of Pa Tay as authorities investigate a cryptic note. A local official warns residents about safe handling of unknown materials. Investigators seek witnesses who may recall a sharp noise and a brief flash at the warehouse district.
Disjointed text outlines a chase or confrontation with references to a moulds and a man named Hup or Huy, discussions of delay and tabella readings, and a plan to fight back against armed pursuers. Mentions of a noble or leader and authorities imply a historical crime or civic disturbance.
A fragmented report notes a night event at the Epworth M. F. Church attracting attendees. The narrative highlights performances and appreciation for the entertainment, with emphasis on the audience enjoying the spirited music and social setting.
A county court adjourned the June term due to complications with the wine di o case and related matters. The hearing was postponed as officials review road travel and anchor issues affecting the proceeding.
Fragmented OCR reads like a Malta dispatch with unclear names and dates. The brief mentions a death or demise and a political or propagandist angle but lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.
A receiver is appointed for Devin Br Associated based in Peoria with the case details noting Dip Aadays as the related matter. The action aims to stabilize assets and oversee operations pending further court orders or settlement discussions.
The article details plans for major rail expansion linking Charleston and Clarksburg to western towns with a network extending toward Pittsburgh and Newport News. It notes Vanderbilt and Davis-Burke interests backing a trunk line, potential New York Central involvement, and aims to connect to race fields in West Virginia and Virginia.
A garbled wedding notice from Webster mentions Sprinke trees and Honeymoon details, with references to Stout as a daughter of WV Bienes proprietors. The fragmentary text references Four, Sprinke wan, and a Broaddances in Pesity, unclear roles, leaving uncertain dates or outcomes.
A Clarksburg firm of architects, Holmige and Talfertr, with Verne hundred competitors, secured the contract to design the school building. The firm, noted experts in school architecture, will direct the project for the board of education amid praise for their prior work in Virginia and Texas.
A fragmented report notes Gresgents winning a local East End contest. The sparse text references Erie Fae Hoderg and TMnforis tine with unclear roles. The fragmentary account mentions a store incident and a possible synthesis of a tiger motif, but details are obscured.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions a wreck and victims linked to a Bully person or group. Readable hints point to a collision or disaster with several named individuals, but the source lacks complete names, places, or dates to confirm specifics.
Monticello residents mourn the passing of Mrs Grange W Nialey with services held in town. The obituary notes the nine month old child and references a somber, reflective tone characteristic of the period.
Fragmentary OCR reads about balance ballots and an appointed official, mentioning names like Duncalt and Rai Barne. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates, but hints at a special receiver and a jury commissioner in a Western Grain context.
The readable text fragment hints at a controversial 20th century piece referencing race, fear, and criminal suspicion in a public context. Names, places, and precise events are obscured by garbled OCR, preventing clear identification of individuals or outcomes.
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