Pittsburg Flyer Collision Wrecks Ballast Train Engine
Raginder Davis, veteran engine man with 25 years on the service, survived a serious wreck when a passenger engine collided with a ballast train near Pittsburgh. Four work cars demolished. passenger engine damaged. no casualties reported. Davis expressed distress over breaking his long safety record and the incident drew concern for the crew’s welfare.
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Pittsburg
BekKeesport
Pittsbure
Meer Davis
Ingine
Newileonve
Davin
Coal lands inspected by Baltimore & Ohio officials
The Baltimore Sun reports G L Potter third vice-president T J McCubbin and secretary Broderick led a weeklong inspection of about 200000 acres in West Virginia owned by the railroad. They rode through marshes on horseback, faced rain and fatigue, and ended with a 125 mile trek guided by Mullin.
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Baltimore Sun
G. L. Potter
Baltimore & Olio
T. JD. McCubbin
Tor Troeick
Potter
Baltimore
West Virginia
Baltimore and Cio
West Virginia and
Pittsburg
Camden
Seapany
M Ter
Cotter
McCubbin
Broderick
Marshall Hi. Wells
Tana
Uney
Focals
Mullin
Fugitive From Justice Report From Fairmont
An elderly man was arrested by Fairmont police chief Henry M Donald after a disturbance last night. A lookout was issued for a suspect, and about forty dollars in fines or costs are noted, with no one yet filling a case or responding to a McDonald led desertion inquiry.
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Fairmont
Henry McDonald
Palice
Henry M Donald
McDonald
Opera House Band Thanks Local Patrons After Show
The Opera House band expresses sincere thanks to Mr Charla P Omilas pladiat for wake and property, and to Messrs T B Horner and W A Varland for donating the use of the opera house for their entertainment last night.
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Erry
Mr. Charla
P. Omilas
Pladiat
Tuye
Opie Hone
T. B. Horner
W. A. Varland
Opera Houss
Ronilernd
Hi Entertainment
Rival lovers in Reed Station tragedy end in murder and marriage
In Reed Station an altercation between William King and Thomas Russell over Lizzie Holmes led to King firing four shots, one hitting his own chest. Russell arrested for assault. King jailed after trial. During King’s transfer, Russell married Lizzie Holmes in a quick ceremony officiated by a local squire.
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Bikins
W.vaily
Holwes
Cums Moar
Reed Station
William King
Thomas Russell
Lizzie Holmes
Reed
Lizzie
King
Tus Aell
Russell
Ryan
Victor
Teyacent
Siarlal Blian
Bank Plans Being Drawn for Western Addition
Architect B J Wood draws beta plans for a Merchants National Bank extension to the west, adding a new tank building to the present structure. The Desparies purchasing price is unclear but the project will redesign and integrate with the existing bank. Construction aims to proceed soon with plans to be finished at a later date.
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Merchants ‘National Bank
Wood
B.J. Wood
Merchants National Bak
Leinge
Light gas producer descriptions and farm drift notes
Fragmentary report notes a light gas producer on the William Edgell farm drifting into the Gardin area while a Hight gas producer on the same company remains completed. Additional drift observations reference the Omer E. Hall and McIntyre Petersom farms with similar gas production notes.
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SHAM
Folsom
Wattiet
Hag Driftet
William Edgell
Gardin
Omer E. Hall
Thad-Durrol
McIntyre-Petersom Faem Ting
Staary
Brown Kinsey Cards Invite Marriage Of Ralph Brown And Mine Kinsey
Invitations announced the marriage of Ralph A. Brown of Clarksburg to Mine Maude Kinney of Montana Mines. The ceremony will be at the bride’s home followed by a reception and immediate departure for their home in Clarksburg. The bride is described as a young lady and the groom as a well known county figure.
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Fesneil
Ralph A. Brown
Clarksburg
Maule
Je W. Kinney
Montana
Glarksburye
Tia County
Patent Granted To TF Cunntingham For Cenbook
The government this week granted TF Cunntingham of Brown County an exclusive patent right for a cenbook. The award marks a formal recognition of the inventor's claim to this booklike device and its potential use. Local officials note the grant may spur additional development and filings in related fields.
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TF. Cunntingham
Brown
Rough treatment fuels clash on Grafton field
The Clarkeburg Warkvbare tasebell team faced rough play in a game at Grafton yesterday afternoon. Umpire decisions favored Grafton, Robinson argued with the umpire and a scuffle started as a bystander intervened, allowing the Clarksburg players to slip away and return home angry at the officiating and conduct.
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Warkvbare Tasebell
Indy
Grafeor
Graftonites
Clarkeburg
Rollen
Clarksburg
Grafton
Robinson
Funretien Palisens
Princi
Hin
Health seeking trip for Otto W. fe health
Mr Otto W. fe health is poor and physicians advise change of climate. He and his wife plan a trip by Lower California to spend the summers, visit relatives in Olia for a few days, then proceed to California. His brother W A Moore and As MLT Dunningham will manage the Hoole brokerage business during his absence.
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Otto W. Fe
Lower Galifory
Olia
California
W. A. Moore
Dunningham
Clare
Colored lad causes trouble in Satem anim ia town
Charles Randolph a young colored resident reports disturbances in his town linked to a peace rally plan. He recalls an earlier incident where youths taunted, a barber shop porter quit, and a crowd punished a boy with a mob joke. Randolph aided the boy by buying clothes. Unclear if further action follows.
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Charles Randolph
Wes Tallaal
Ress W. M
Alice
Leslip
Ind
Randolph
Coal Companies' Pay Day Looms in Fairmont Area
Tomorrow marks monthly pay day for the Cltkabure Fuel company and the Fairmont Coal colony. Payroll this month totals around 2,200,000 dollars and covers workers beyond the two firms, with earnings to be distributed to additional employees in the district.
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Cltkabure Fuel Company
Fairmont Coal Colony
Feo
Otter Fme
New York House Fails In Private Wire Venture
July 24 reports W. L. Stow and Hawke, tied to Slewse & Co, New York, both failing a private wire venture. Taylor, son-in-law of J. Rey seone, also experienced a failure, details unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Slewse & Co
New York
W. L. Stow & A Hawke
Ptee
Hhas
Taylor
J. Reyseone
Reetec Bless) & Co
Oineotulay G25
Incobe
Tulle
Gus Strond
Sogis
Iscumion
wieMim Grechancey
Anager
Minr Pacific
Gham
Pacifc
Famous Rosters Secured for Vaudeville Matinee Car Service Inaugurated
The Tiop Jang theater partners with local car management to run a parade of cars to the park for a Saturday matinee starting at 1:30 PM to ensure timely arrival before the 2:30 PM show. Edna to and Clusisburg children perform after the act. Kabkoit and the Kes tere troupe headline next week with aerial feats. Attendance was satisfactory as patrons praised the new transport plan and vaudeville lineup featuring Gay the fan illusionist.
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Mwe Carroll
Iqurgenent
Tiop Jang Theater
Urent
Tahy
Edna
Clusisburg
Mitiagir
Cabkoit
Cincinnati
Carroll
Omlei
Raby
Kina
Clarksburg Opera Tour Schedule for West Virginia
The Clarksburg Opera Tour band plans a concert tonight in West Virginia and a stop in Sutton tomorrow. They seek proceeds to fund new equipment already purchased but not yet paid for, aiming to boost patronage rather than personal gain.
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Clarksburg
West
Toni T
Sutton
Peblk
Fairmont Firm Orders $50,000 Worth of Rail Material
Fairmont Times reports manager Hood of Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Co returning from Clarksburg to protect company interests in Salem F. & C. Co trouble. The firm has spent about $29,000 and will complete the road. this afternoon $50,000 worth of material was ordered from Wagmer Palmros Machine and Foundry Co.
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Fairmont
Hood
Fairmont& Clarksburg ‘Traction
Clarksburg
Hid
Salem F. & C
Wood
Wagmer-Palmros Machine and Foundry Company
Applications for Hin city fire chief and firemen
The city fire department committee reviews applications for chief and firemen. Tonight a special session will select candidates including Erneal Steel for chief and Joyce, John Gil, Wolely, and Mudiapanzlr for firemen. JolIe Gondry may be appointed to the wet agency after six weeks off.
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City” Fire Department
Hin
Gouell
arisTolin sTe Joyce
John Gilgure
Obir Mudiapanzlr
Anil
Erneal Steel
Sual LW
Ileo Tae
Ate Agney
Jolie Gondry
Yebwin
Jailed for Contempt of Court Leads to Delayed Trial
Charles Brent, colored, faced contempt of court charges in a case where Charley Rows and John Ris faced assault allegations. Brent left town to Graf ton delaying his appearance. City officials were annoyed by the absence and later arrested him on the street. Trial set for the evening on contempt and related charges.
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Charles “Brent
Charlea
Lele
Charlen Pani
Teachers Examination Ends In State Wide Test
The teachers examination concludes across the country with official results to be issued later. Certificates will be issued after the event, with officials preparing to distribute the diplomas and confirm the outcomes for all participants.
Marriage License Issued in Die County Clerk's Office
The county clerk records a marriage license issued to William Morris, 24, and Myrtle Riley, 21, detailing their ages and names in the official notice.
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William ‘Morris
Myrtle
Riley
Delightful Picnic At Union Land Park
A jovial picnic party rode the street car to Union Land Park last evening and enjoyed a pleasant gathering. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J Wood, Mr and Mrs E W Holden, Amelia Peabrook Oliver of Virginia, Miss Peggy Holden, Miss Thessie Coat, Nellie Cast, Evy Watkins, Mary Watkins, Amelia Cotjunk Ménard. Mr Coat and C F Holden expressed happiness with the event and wished for many more happy returns.
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Union Land Park
Mr and Mire
We J. Wood
E. WV. Holden
Amietea Peaork
Oliver
Virzzola
Pega” Holden
Thessie Coat
Mine Nellia ‘Cast
Evy Watkins
Mary Watkins
Mira Amelia Cot
Inspection of Extension Work Across Fairmont Route
Engineers Ghick and Heasey examined the general map for Smith Hood, Denhant, and Hieymaker, reviewing construction from Adamaton to Sloat Tey. They observed two companies at Wilkenburg and the old Joseph Wilan residence site, noting one firm did not disrupt the baseline company’s route readings.
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Ghick
Heasey
Smith Hood
S.C. Denhant
Frank 38
Hieymaker
Pinertion
Marly
Fairmont
Adamaton
Sloat Tey
Foren
Wilkenburg
Joseph Wilan
Mod. Pratieha
Elaine Lint
Bastem
Hospital orderly resigns amid health concerns
Edward Tenry has resigned as an orderly at Harriet sonny hospital, citing despondence and seeking rest for his health. He plans to travel to Webster Springs next Monday to recuperate.
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Edward Tenry
Harriet Sonny Hospital
Willcierttlyy
Webster Springs
One for Bridge Arrives Fire Gruling and Construction Notes
Fragmentary notes describe bridge plans and contracting work. Dennis & Vole and Clarkenbrirge Thilda are named as builders for rail or gate projects. No coherent dates or locations are clear though references to a Short Line and a cone brook appear.
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Pany
Tie Eye
Dennis & Vole
Southern Pacific Breaks Delicately Shifts in Market Sympathy
A late July market report notes Southern Pacific and related lines showing tenuous support amid rumors of liquidation. Traders observe key operators reacting to weak holder sentiment while the broader rhythm of the rail group hints at shifting expectations and possible liquidation consequences.
Free Lecture Tonight at First Presbyterian Church
Br. W E Browning director of BM English Institute at Santiago Chile will deliver a free lecture this evening at 4 o clock at the First Presbyterian Church. The talk titled A Thousand Miles Up the Nile includes stereopticon views of Egypt and life. Dr Unowning recently returned from the Nile trip and will share his experiences. The event offers a rare chance to hear about travel and Egyptian culture.
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W- E. Browning
BM English Institute
Santiago
Chili
Wall
Iirnt Presbyterian
Nile
Egypt
Unowning
Sile
Miners and Freight Trade Highlight Coal Region Activity
Fragmented OCR notes show Baltymore and Olio Railroait company and Fremont coal region expanding shipments. Mentions plentiful tonnage, improved freight prospects, and rising demand for miners and mine workers amid better transport and mining activity.
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Baltymore & Olio
Rhys Demant
Juhu
Steel Sale Rumor Rattles New York Markets
Reported rumors of a steel sale unsettled New York trading as investors weigh possible moves. Officials and analysts note a 200000 share block sale tied to prominent figures, with scant confirmation yet leaving market sentiment uncertain.
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Schwab Ia
Pitteburg
Alno
Funeral of Miss Rose v Bugueke tonteplace
Funeral services for Miss Rose v Bugueketonteplace were held Friday afternoon at Mallory about 4 o clock. The relatives and friends attended in large numbers. The Rev Barnard of Gall Memorial Methodist Church delivered a touching tribute and the casket bearer and pallbearers assisted. Interment followed at the local cemetery.
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Rose v. Bugueke
Mallory Aboet
Probelk
Wl Chaggs
Trav
T. Mf. Barnard
Gall
Fae Kyi Pepal Ehuraby
Leibwie
Alyfurusbant Vm
Subiai
Aes Oteloek
Orchestrated Talent Distracted by Noisy Crowd
An extended school concert featured a band and choir with a lively lineup including Drum Special by Mi Grime, Chinese impersonations, and a Punkit doltes plated routine. The audience engagement and stage energy overshadowed some performances, with critics noting uneven execution though many acts drew praise.
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Marth
ZeQverbure
Mi Grime
Mupigkers
Viel
Graves
Pippo
Dion Mics
Mibu Hisian
Gregory
Siitan
Stunk
Biggéley
Chaylee Pike
Tyea
Sun
Lim
Privete Sii
Ihc
Shiai
Almort jatTeck Anil
Ebeficinge Pteyietaetiin
Toni Wae
Wiade
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B. & C. Coal Lands Inspected
Thanes
Cupid
Afpatr
Surder
Edgell Farm
Gordon Land
Credit Balanwees
Leo
Yartierten
Brown-Kinsey
Otto Moore
Vemaig
Salem
New York House
Carrole
FOE Week
Fairmont & Clarksburg Traction Company
Ernest Steel
Charla Brent
Fairmont & Clarkaburg Traction Company
Dedtine
Union Parise
Temindiate Rive
First Presbyteria
Browning Om
The
Bern
Miss Boggess
Trades Council
Beuler
Ouany Heasey Plauble
Wien
Wwe
Univers Ly
Weilkines
Weston
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