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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
1
Clarksburg reports a typhoid threat in Wolf Summit endangering residents. County health officer Dr. C. W. Falterfian inspected cases and urged sanitary precautions and total disinfection as the situation worsened with several grave patient conditions.
Mrs J J Mi of East Pike lost a bank bag on Main Street containing a twenty dollar gold piece and a five dollar bill. Steve Davisson, a colored man, was suspected after being seen near the scene and later identified as the person who claimed the money. Davisson stated he would go to Pika Street saloon and buy drinks. Officers nabbed him as he was leaving town and directed further checks to Shinn's barber shop where he was employed as a porter. A hearing was held Monday morning.
A fragment from a local page lists two colored teams in a Monday afternoon game with lineups including players such as ieke abothnsm and C. Beckwith. The text is garbled but indicates a city contest between Anita and rembure Star rosters in a youth or community league.
A fragmented text note mentions initiating terms and names such as Pythines Anite Poben in a cryptic context. The readable parts are sparse and lack clear event or outcome details.
John Rigby, president of the Rigby Mining and Reduction Company of Mayer Arizona, reports rapid progress at the reduction works. He notes strong local investor interest, rising ore production, and extraction and recovery of gold silver lead and copper exceeding expectations. The Arizona mining outlook appears brighter than stockholders hoped as operations expand in the heart of regional development.
A damage suit seeks 300 dollars from John Layton after a March incident at the Model Liquor Stone on Pike Street where Griffith struck Layton, fracturing bones in Griffiths hand. The case to be heard this evening at seven.
The funeral for Mrs Ruhamat Maxwell wife of Amos Maxwell of Grass Run was held Thursday at 3 p.m. in Marshville. Rev Meredith her son-in-law preached assisted by Pastor Rev Bailey. Mrs Maxwell 77 had long been a member of the trust church. She is survived by relatives and mourners, marking a rare death in the family after a long life.
Fragmentary report from Asheville describes a telegram about an ex-sheriff Fleming. The text mentions fever and hospital transfer in the days around August, with garbled details on travel and care. The readable entities include Asheville and Fleming.
The miners and operators reached a tentative agreement at a conference to suspend the strike in Missouri Kansas Nebraska and adjoining districts. The 1908 wage scale ending March 31 1908 was reviewed and will govern pay as the strike ends. Indiana miners meet to consider the joint committee report on accords and ratification.
John Rymer a twelve year old boy was examined by Dr Wilton and found insanes at Squire Rileys office on Friday morning. He was taken to Weston hospital by noon train. Local physicians think with proper care he will recover.
A lengthy list of Wesleyan University graduates is recorded, including those earning college and seminary diplomas. Notable names appear across the ceremony, with many students completing the two offered curricula and advancing into professional or civic life.
Many attendees of the Wesleyan University commencement in Buckhannon returned home the day after the ceremony. Names appearing include Dr SR Athathnot, Mrs Comeray and Mrs Pletcher. Also noted were Dr Darclay and his wife from Hua.
The Baltimore and Ohio contingent led by Hugh Bond Jr visits Judge Goff to discuss changes to the Industrial extension and rail alignment. The plan shifts aim to block Wabash access into Clarksburg by routing a switch via Elk Creek and possibly extending toward Belington, with surveyors pressing their case as part of regional railroad strategy.
A serious accident occurred at 1 o'clock in the morning at Fairmont Coal Company's Glen Pall site. Miner Iva Heifmen, 24, was badly injured by a machine.
A meat market owner asserts government stamps signal inspection and safety, not cause of reduced sales. He notes arrivals from Swift & Company and Abattoir in Cincinnati, denies inspectors harmed business, and says demand rises daily despite agitation. He compares market practices with home killed meats and emphasizes ongoing, growing volume.
A garbled notice indicates the county court will convene its regular term on the upcoming Monday. Details on specific cases or actions are unreadable in the fragment.
In a chaotic scene a legislative disruption occurred as a senator and members clashed amid a fire fight. Damage estimates ranged from 0 to 1000 dollars and the senate member leadership was toppled amid the chaos.
A garbled report describes a coal field event with ownership and takeover hints. The brief references a person named T. Mc Tack ion and mentions Washington and June dates, indicating a political or industrial action summary.
The article notes Hubbard leads a broad victory in Harrison County tied to university elections. It lists law graduates and university representatives, naming Clarksville, Young, Shinn, Sutton, Southern, and others as participants and honorees in the disputing body of the college. The piece highlights alumni achievement and campus leadership roles with limited details.
The document lists appellate cases before the State Supreme Court at Wheeling, including disputes by and against William Font and others. Several matters such as Morrison against Rate and Traction Company and Marcotte v. Davieson appear, with some briefs continued.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe state police actions during a miners strike with unclear details about shots fired and casualties. The text references miners, police, and ongoing disruption as events unfold.
A garbled notice states Attorney Sutton will deliver an address at a memorial event held at a familiar venue. The report mentions last year’s similar gathering and calls for attendance this Sunday, with emphasis on the invitation lingering.
A fragmented report details a promotional push labeled Prilronder with unclear references to Kinrry Tide ing and several ambiguous names. The text hints at a halted or disputed effort, mentioning delays of months and a vague chase for recognition amid unresolved ties to a team or event.
Marsh was taken to the penitentiary after a federal court found him guilty of attempting to fraudulently obtain funds. The defendant, identified as Andie A. G Daslotat, faced charges connected to a bill scheme and was remanded to custody.
Unclear readable text shows scattered fragments mentioning Riveris up and vote related notes with names and numbers. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the legible portions.
Fragmentary text notes a birth such as a daughter born with unclear details. Names and places are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about birth and family.
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