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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
1
A severe derailment near Buckhannon injures Conductor Jack Donlan and destroys rail traffic. Reports describe multiple crew injuries, including broken jaws and a severe head gash, with one crew member fatally harmed as cars derailed and wreckers responded. The crash halted service as investigators assess what caused the high impact wreck.
Owen Krafffynitor, manager of the Camden hotel at Weston and resident of Tadltimone, purchases a half interest in the Glen Elk hotel of Walter ar. The private consideration is reported near $20,000. A company may be formed with Mr Raw as president. Mr Kraft and Mr Raw join three others as initial stockholders. Metropo litan ownership remains with Mr Man and is not part of the deal.
Frank Moe, accompanied by his Washington acquaintances, returned from an extended trip to England and France. He met the king and nobility, visited London and Paris, and enjoyed the country’s hospitality, noting the differences from America and expressing pleasure at reuniting with friends.
A report from Chapel Street notes a young person named in a troubled line was removed to Marron county hospital in an ambulance after falling ill at the Watte-Tambent Company goods area. Typhoid fever diagnosed.
Mary Poting of Tucker county was discharged after surgery, with improving health noted. An entertainment by the A M E Church features an Episcopal church chair delivering a skit and musical program, including a deikt- wn uasiat, in a colored community event on Bike street.
A marriage license was issued to Dexter G. Powell of Salers and My Lye of Mia City. The ceremony details remain unclear in the fragmentary OCR text.
Reported bust up at Salem centers on Blair and F J Ehret opposing editor Orrin A Foster who walked out vowing to edit the Leader. Temperance factions debate control of papers Express and Leader with threats of a future legal action and possible consolidation amid staff changes.
Mrs Nugum of Pallaburi and her sister in law Mrs Ben Beard suffered serious injuries in a funeral accident at the late Kew Towers funeral in Gallipolian Ohio. Mrs Nugum was thrown from a carriage and sustained multiple injuries including a broken leg and arm. She recovered partially in Gallipolis then home in Pittsburgh where doctors found Hip damage. She remains recovering at home with leg and hip injuries. Other family members also injured but reportedly recovering.
An election will be held for the school examiner post. Voting occurs Tuesday at a designated time and place. The county education board announces candidates including Mew C.K. Webby, C. O. Weta, H. Sample, Frank White, and others from Sitnjuoa, Beidgsporty, Ralem, and Oneksbarg.
A wedding was solemnized at Arch Street Methodist Church in Philadelphia with relatives and friends in attendance. The event featured Mr Grzinis and Mrs Post among those noted, and the bride’s family and guests from Scotland and Glencoe were mentioned. The account highlights praise for the couple and references community figures and local society during the August festivities.
The piece reviews Dr Fullerton and Colman of the Telegram. It discusses through thirty years of West Virginia ministry work and reflects on the preacher worthy of perusal.
A fragment recounts religious activity at a state prison with minister Mr. Pullreion organizing services and baptisms. It notes visitors, a convict leader, and the impact of Garfield’s death on public sentiment, plus a Salvation Army presence and sermons by Bishop Foster at Moundeville.
Sister of the dead woman begins ritual after a quarantine lift. Reports describe the corner East Side street where Ciparey Mypar and Sarah Vern were removed with a small party amid the scattered crowd. Officials note the extensive cleaning and the early steps toward resuming ordinary activities as health measures are relaxed.
Samuel Mills aged about 92, longtime resident of the Madison Mines area, died at 6 30 morning after a long illness. He survived by his wife and brother and was one of three brothers known for rugged labor and farming near Ug Tent Tonatien. The Mills came from Ontario years ago and built a sturdy, industrious life on the local frontier.
A two year old boy named Charles, son of Ske and 1 Fours, sustained a severe neck wound after a drum stick pierced his mouth at home on Lo mist street Monday evening. Surgeons treated him. initial fears of fatal injury proved unfounded as he recovered.
A local transfer company, previously led by Mr Care Elo, has been bought by Frome Care Law, consolidating offices at 227 Feast Pike and IH West Pike street. The new owner plans to continue steadiest service with prompt, satisfactory operations and invites liberal patronage.
An event labeled as one of the largest meetings in Weston drew many attendees. Fragmentary lines reference the Wistern Jorden of the Cuncan ternated Onder of Hoo-How mas and a vel lodge gathering with degrees awarded. Names and places remain unclear due to damaged text.
Magistrate Adjires orders transfer of violently insane suspect Charles Sager after a Monday episode in which he became frenzied, shedding clothing and raving. Testimony details his extreme agitation, threats, and alleged acts during confinement. Hearing continued as witnesses described his behavior and medical notes.
Fragmented text reports a public gathering with unclear names and places, noting mixed feelings about a cultural event. Witnesses describe varied reactions and suggest ongoing debate over its impact on the community.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a convention in the works with mentions of Hex and Dolfych and names like Nieity tally. The text is garbled, but implies a preparatory address or greeting at a civic or organizational gathering with steps and a creed or pledge referenced.
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