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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1905
Page
1
A chaotic report from Parkersburg suggests a missing bookkeeper linked to a home incident. Investigators consider a possible motive tied to a final dying claim. A Dame Home closure and the deaths of a mother are noted as factors, with questions about insanity and potential murder.
The article reports strong beliefs Theo Stealey vanished after a family move from Clarksburg. It cites stress from work and his mother’s death as possible causes, notes a Parkersburg connection, and mentions a dinner with Vincent Warner and a last sighting near Market Street, with Bank of Walkersboro records suggesting accessible funds.
The Associated Press reports that on July 26 the Currency Control has ordered stockholders to pay one hundred dollars, outlining a financial obligation tied to bank shares. The unusual directive assigns new duties to stockholders and signals broader regulatory actions affecting banking stakeholders.
Depot improvements at the Balti Olive passenger facility were completed late Tuesday evening. The site turned over to the company after final finishing work, with credit to crews for a depot and yard that are safe, convenient, and reliable.
In New Creek Airs Pyles vs Root, Mrs Sarah Pyle wins the habeas corpus case over guardian John Root for Bet tie Pyles 28, with Sheriff Flanigan delivering the girl to her mother. The trio then went to Aunt Cordelia Nutter’s home, awaiting the formal order.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will carry all its through traffic from Kenova and Parkerburg to Pittsburgh starting Sunday, shifting from the Ohio River division south of Wheeling. No hostility toward the Panhandle. through traffic will be handled over the Panhandle only at Wheeling to Pittsburgh by an existing agreement. The two-hour service between Wheeling and Pittsburgh continues, with only two Ohio River division trains remaining at the Panhandle station while schedules are set.
Paris July 26. M Witts Prof DeMarting and several officials form the Russian peace plenipotentiary party depart for Cherbourg to sail this evening aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II for New York. The ship carries many American and European journalists as it clears the harbor.
The Sigley Oil and Gatney has completed and put its unit on the Thomas Williams farm to pumping and finds a five barrel producer. The South Penn Oil Company has drilled on the J. A. Carpenter farm and reports the same kind of yield. On Limeatony Creek in Coal Township the Titton Gas Company drilled its test on the John R. Flynn farm through Gordon and reports a fair gas.
Local note reports W D Smith visiting from Parkburg with no additional details.
Fairmont West Virginia July 6 Great excitement surrounds attorney H G Grant known as Duke Grant after alleged horseback whipping in bed by two unnamed youths. Report claims a second chapter to the tale will follow when he recovers. Officials say he was intoxicated and insulted a young woman who left in offense. Grant boasts knowledge of the assailants but will reveal them only after recovery. The piece also discusses proposed rail routes north to Clarksbury with a through line via Limestone Creek and connections to accelerate service, aiming for faster city access and shortened distance compared to existing lines.
A large audience gathered at Goff Methodist Episcopal Church for a lecture by Rev Beonatt Miller. He extolled Dr. Holmes with witty quotations from The Autocrat at the Breakfast Table and shared a personal interview with the Boston poet, highlighting Holmes religious views and contrasts with Arnold. An autographic exhibit drew noted interest from attendees.
A community notice invites residents to a Saturday event at Gil Church at eight o clock. Key speaker Yu Ching Koh of Finglim will present a message and extend welcome to attendees. The gathering seeks active participation and anticipates a lively evening.
Fred Kupfner is bound over by circuit court for entering the home of William J. Blackwell and stealing clothing and a silver water vessel. Magistrate M. S. Riley presided, evidence deemed sufficient, bond set at five hundred dollars, but he could not provide security and remained in jail.
Associated Press reports Hitchmond Indiana July 26 grand jury ordered to investigate wreck of the Commercial tank at Hagertown. The aim is to bring to justice the person or persons responsible for the bank rupture and related losses. The proceeding targets the wrecking incident and seeks accountability.
Thirty couples joined a lively park dance as the Opera House band performed nightly. Visitors enjoyed the program, with private dances by the Kul Snapp and Kau lah adding local flair to the season's end.
Daily official report from Associated Press in New Orleans notes two more yellow fever deaths unofficially on July 26. Fever now affects fourteen localities with authorities applying methods showing improved containment compared with 1878. No known new cases in adjacent houses reported. daily evening updates promised.
The Clarkeburcher Association elected officers for the coming years during a westneasion Paesday gathering. James J. Dasie was chosen president, with PF Snider as vice president, L. C Grils as secretary, Coffman as treasurer, and Donglass as librarian. Morris and the president formed an executive committee.
A Chinese couple marked their wedding day with a private ceremony at their home on Moloc, joining relatives in a modest celebration. The event featured music from a small ensemble and promises of a bright future together, reflecting a traditional family gathering.
At the United State League of Cooperative Savings and Building Associations annual convention in New York on July 26 a large attendance heard President A. T. Ghneil of Shelbyville fund deliver opening remarks and Secretary Hilarius of Cincinnati presented a report noting an increase in removations and progress in loan relations.
Washington July 26 The U S Department of Agriculture reports a 13.8 percent decrease in cotton acreage for the year compared with last year. The annual census data reflect reduced planting and farm adjustments across key cotton growing regions.
Members of Chaplain Hichird Wallace Circle and Grand Army of the Republic friends gathered in the grove at Tinmy rie for an old-fashioned gathering. The group met in the G. SR. hall to the Odd Fellows meeting at on, a'zlock then proceeded to the park on the Hine.
A bold new factory promises to locate in Gity employing women only with weekly wages from six to eighty two dollars. It aims to produce up to one hundred thousand shirts annually and sell them at fifty cents each. The venture is described as a sure thing with a promised location and start.
The Clarksburg Poultry and Pet Stock Association releases a premium list and 44 page catalogue for its December 20 21 22 exhibition. The book boasts typographical excellence and promises abundant exhibits with reduced entry fees and many premium awards including eighteen silver and gold cups. Judge TD Orr of Beaver Pennsylvania will preside. the association remains open to all interested in poultry in West Virginia. Copies can be obtained by contacting secretary Willjus Fewis in Clarkshosg.
Constable Gly Merritt arrested Buck Kendall on a warrant issued by Squire J Nee David for stealing a line from G. M. West. Kendall confessed after before the magistrates. He was fined ten dollars or ten days in jail. Officers had pursued him after learning a warrant was out.
Robinson of Wallace qualified Wednesday as administrator of the personal estate of Hall, deceased, with bond of 100 dollars. Davison Talkington and Jeffersor Robinson named as appraisers. Myrile Brake of Salem appointed administrator of the personal estate of Brake, bond set at 300 dollars.
A new industrial project is poised to start in Dlerksburg, promising a shirt factory run by a New York promoter group. It aims to hire about 150 workers initially, predominantly women, with wages ranging from six to three dollars weekly, producing around 1500 shirts weekly and up to 100,000 annually.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Bishop P J Dano and a general conference in Baltimore on August 7. It notes Xavier School and Catholic Society with references to church nomination and a building near the church edifice, but details are unclear.
Homer D. Boughnor presided over a nine day outing for 125 people from flea rate to the International Christian Endeavor convention in Baltimore on July 10. The party traveled by ocean to the New States visiting Providence Boston Concord Plymouth Cambridge and more towns.
Associated Press dispatch from Oyster Bay notes Japanese minister cal ling on the President during peace negotiations. Also present were Bishop Hoot of the Methodist Episcopa l Church and Ray Gaskell of local Africar' M. group, with brief remarks at the liveable meeting.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to initiations, a coastal event, and dispersal actions. Names and clarifications are unclear, with garbled terms suggesting a ceremony or gathering and military style references.
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