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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1906

Page

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GAIN HURLS MAN INTO AIR IN TRAIN ACCIDENT NEAR MORGANTOWN

An operator named Johnson was struck by a Fernsville engine traveling at high speed near Morgantown around 10 o clock. He was hurled from the track, sustaining multiple injuries as medics faced uncertain prospects for recovery. The worker, employed at a glass factory, was aboard or nearby the train at the time of the incident. Details of how the accident occurred were not explained.

Johnson Morgantown Suri Hout Ji Hutsee Johnson Hirh Elartigath Lis I] Glase Acci

Murdered Football Player Linked to Local Family

The body found at Mt Carmel is believed to be Te Glen, a former Notre Dame football player with ties to Youngstown. His brother traveled to Mt Carmel to retrieve the body, and Gillen, son of a wealthy local undertaker, previously played for the Notre Dame team and then here.

Associated Press Oungytown Mt. Carmel Wisdays

Annual Election by Travelers at Clarksburg Installation Event

In Clarksburg an annual election by Travelers was held Saturday at Smith Hall. Officers named include J. R. Ader W. Moyer treasurer A Fy Hoey C Swearingen candidate W. Tige Thomas Bochtwanah R Bentley and committee members Bean Sibert and Evala. The event featured sessions and local remarks as part of the ceremony.

Annal Hevtion Installa Clarksburg United Onnetmeters Smith Hall Gomnvarter J.rvs Ader W. Moyer A. Fy Hoey C. Swearingen W. Tige Thomas Bochtwanah R. Bentley Bean Sibert Evala

Local Election Race Proceeds With Candidate List

Election day approaches with mayoral and council seats to be decided. Candidates include Warwick Lenser M P H Petty and several others, with ballots listing multiple names such as Bankhead Jones and James Boyery. Voters urged to participate.

Warwick Lenser M.P. H. Petty Wenn TR. Chalky W. Reims Bankhead CL Jones James Boyery He W. Danicle

Child Dies at Family Home in Keene

Infant daughter of Blunche Kennedy died at home at 208 North Seventh after noon on Sunday. The obituary notes the baby’s passing occurred around 4 p.m. Monday. Interment details are not provided in the text.

Keeneily Daugl Mtr Blunche Kennedy Pexidenes Ghen Sanday Miveh Tusseral Morulay Marin Thy

Card of Thanks Watky Poet Ant Edition

A brief note expressing gratitude for messages and support following a death, acknowledging kindness from friends and relatives during a difficult time. Words convey appreciation and comfort as the community shares in mourning.

Watky Bete Simeen

Unknown Woman Suspected of Insanity at Depot

A troubled woman seen at the depot over two days behaved strangely and refused to explain her origins. Neighbors say she has a sister in Mameceon and a connection to a woman in Adamton whom she has not seen for three years. Authorities consider her possibly insane.

Tnt Adamton Gieeray Abe

Dolan Demands Salary in February Controversy

Pittsburg March 5 A meeting of independent operators of the bituminous field may occur in Pittsburg before the March 19 Indianapolis gathering. George A Magoon for Pittsburg West Moreland Coal and F L Robbins of Pittsburg Coal company contend, a further meeting will be called before March 19. William Dodds of District No 8 United Mines Workers received a letter from John Mitchell. Dolan seeks to keep his salary and claims $4000 bond to secure duties while February payroll disputes continue.

Pittsburg William Dodds United Mines Workers of America John Mitchell Dist Patrick Dolan Dolan Ey Dodds

Entertaining Evening at Wilsonburg Saturday Night

A literary entertainment will be presented at the Frapers Cooley at Wil Saturday night March 10 at 8 o clock. The program features piano solos songs and recitations by Miss Metta Cottrill Miss Grace Hart Mr Aubrey Martin Condy Miss Valeo Eugene Marks and Mr Bentley. Selections include Brillante Op 56 Mise Grace Mare Recitation The Song of the Asters and The Pudding.

Frapers Coo Wil Metta Cottrill Napoleon Francis Soo Cee yeeeeseesseGes Aubrey Martin Condy Cccese Reas Bour Senos Minnis Eugene Marks Mice Grace Hart Mies Dun Vale Mare Bentley Fisk

French Cardinals Meet Pari March 3 Preparatory Bishops Meeting

French cardinals gather in Paris on March 3 to set the episcopacy stance toward separation with Thun and State and to plan for church reorganization if separation is adopted. The Freeh care finals assemble to prepare for this plenary meeting and discuss attitudes toward state relations.

Pari Thun

Jury to Decide By Associated Press In Berghatp Case

A scrambled report notes the jury to decide on a crudel verdict in the Berghatp trial with defense arguing for acquittal. Names and precise details are obscured by OCR errors but reference to legal proceedings, witnesses, and a Monday business appearance appear in the fragment.

Ramsey to Build Railroad Across Ohio Coal Fields

Pittsburg engineers announce Ramsey plans a new Industrial Railroad from the Stellan A line into western coal regions near the Ohio river. Contracts for 51 miles go to Ohio Construction, with Carnegie Steel rails for spring delivery. Completion hoped to Wellington by July 1 cost about 1.11 million, Ashland line about 2 million. company owns no coal fields.

Pittsburg Stellan Pennsylvania Lorain Lake Erie Hocking Valley Ohio River Ramsey St. Toulo Ohio Construction Company W. D. Holliday Wabash Carnegie Steel Company Raineey Wellington Lorain Southern Big Four Wheeling Erié Hi Ohio My Ramsey Ding

Tom Jonagon Succeeds WLERN Sates Ohio Dems Name New Committeeman

Cleveland report states on March 5 Mayor Tom Jolson asked about accepting Ohio Democratic National Executive Committee member post. Election results show Jolson favored. Harvey Le Garber and John Felwan also named. Chairman Thomas Taggart announced the committee vote.

Cleveland Owe Tom Jolson Ohio Thomas Taggartt Joli St Felwan Cincinnati Johnaob Congressmvan Arvey le Garber

Gibbons Dead After Brief Illness In Parkersburg

Alvaro Gibbons died in Parkersburg at age around seventy from Bright s disease. Born in Parkersburg he lived there or Charleston most of his life. He served as Charleston postmaster under President Garfield and was active as editor publisher poet historian and Republican politician. He long served on the Republican state executive committee and held various state offices.

Parkersburg Mar Alvaro Gibbons Bright Charleston Garfield Als Republicam Politica Yemks Republican State Executive Committee

Funeral of Wesley Post Held at Cla Street Home

The funeral for Wesley Post occurred Sunday at 9 o'clock at his Cla street residence. Reverend 8.K. Ac buthnot officiated. The remains were transported to West Milford for burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery, with the Odd Fellows lodge conducting the final rites.

Wesley Post Cla Street Riv K. Acbuthnot West Milford Odd Fellows Cemetery Odd Fellows Lodge

Parsonage Wedding at Adamston United Brethren

William N. Aardman of Craigmoor and Ivy Patton of Johnstown wed at the United Brethren parishage in Adamston on Sunday morning in a service conducted by Rev. J. T. Foster. The couple are planning future plans in the Willeside-Crennigogty area.

William N. Aardman Craigmoor Mise Ivy Patton Johnstown Thes United Brethren Adamston Rlaewelock J.T. Foster Willeside Crennigigogty

Infant Dies After Illness at Pitts Cemetery

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert McAtee died March 4 in Bantay. The funeral service was held at home Monday with interment at Pitts cemetery.

Josph F. McAtee Anii Robert McAtee Le.m Prestoni Pitts Cemetery

Marriage License Granted in N. Hardiman and Lea Mating

A marriage license was issued to N. Hardiman and Lea Mating. The couple belongs to the local community and will be wed soon after completing the required formalities at the county clerk's office.

N. Hardiman Lea

Buried Money With Beer Keg Mystery Emerges

Deputy Steril C reports a decades old tale of the Quinns seen as frugal misers who hid money in a beer keg in a rear shed the man allegedly dropped a silver dollar through a hole in the keg and claimed others were buried in a key the account expanded to $700 from a carton and up to $3 000 or $4 000 reportedly hidden. authorities now consider the story true with arrests anticipated in the coming days.

Onty Penile Alwais Quinn Amit Ia Quinn Tive Aide

Fire destroys opera house and troupe building

A fire early today caused total loss of the opera house and adjacent troupe building. Loss estimated at 480,000 with partial insurance coverage. Fire damaged stage equipment and archives. no fatalities reported.

Mansome Gift to Baptist Church Noted in Sunny Service

A surprising gift to the First Baptist Church was announced by the pastor during a Sunny morning service. Mr. and Mrs. De We presented a set of silver stays each holding forty crystal glasses with a cover, used yesterday for the first time. The congregation expressed appreciation and gratitude for the thoughtful donation.

First Baptist Ehandaone

Rioters Held in Springfield Court After Morning Arrests

Fourteen men were arraigned in police court this morning in Springfield on rioting charges after being ordered off duty and departing earlier. Police reported the disturbance occurred as crowds gathered, prompting the arrests and subsequent arraignments.

Associated Press Springfield Mar Fmav

Real Estate Purchase by Captain Haymond in Bristol

Captain Rufus Haymond of Bristol buys property from A Mosier of Philippi, paying 850 dollars for the Schaubok of Maple dyesine opposite the tees school building with two years to 1000. The rising values of Clarkebert real estate are noted.

Rufus Haymond Bristol

Unclear OCR fragment hints at court matter and names

Fragmentary OCR text mentioning sets of names and court action lacks clear facts or outcomes. Unable to determine specific persons or events from the garbled material.

Willett Captivates Blairsville Audience With Crusades Talk

In Blairsville Pa the speaker Willett drew a large crowd at College Chapel. His lecture, titled The New Crusades, described historical crusades and then examined political and social crusades. He contrasted ancient warfare with modern conflicts, praised eloquence, and noted audience admiration and anticipation for more such talks.

Blairsville Conrier Mare Hin Sien Anany Lortis Willett Lila Ade Ltr Iie Blairaville Wendling Col Copeland Estes Thule Philip Weir Liste Hess Blakeville Philip Willett London Toy Peter the Hermit Savoriitts Martin Tather Napoleon Mirabeau Waylington Messearr

Perine Not Missing Despite Alarm Over Disappearance

Report claims Perine was not missing after a night interval and sightings failed to locate him near his residence. The furniture businessman Mr. Perice is described as highly respected, with ties to Kannén and Wesleyan University, prompting village concern.

Ranjer Perice Engigel Bis Ness Salenand Kannén Wesleyan University

Fairmont and Mannington Railroad gets 600000 loan for street railway

Fairmont and Mannington Railroad company secures a 600000 loan from Guaranty Title and Trust Company of Pittsburgh to finance building a street railway from Mannington. The 20 year bond issue bears 5 percent annual interest payable semiannually and principal redeemable with a 5 percent premium. Bonds will be issued at 1000 each and secured by railroad properties, equipment, franchises, and future rights.

Fairmont Mar Mannington Conpany

Widowhood License Dispute Among Local Officials

Fragmentary report details a disputed widowhood establishment involving Rolly Barkers and Catherine Filtre amid county clerk proceedings for a license. The text is garbled but references marriage status, a fatal accident, and unclear motives affecting the license outcome.

Rolly Barkers Wyledlines Thie Taytey Catherine Filtre Farina

Warrant Issued in Local Peace Case Against Gill

A peace warrant was issued for Charles Gill following an incident described by Mrs Mary Aj Corer. The warrant, delegated to serve, concerns a claim involving a knife and a Monday sighting, with the involved parties including Nile Omiars and Cotsetabhe Loe referenced in the text.

Mary Aj Corerpet Charles Gill Tyiati Gill

Deidheader Fried Frank Martin Arrested for Forgeries

An arrest report lists Deidheader Fried Frank Martin detained at the depot area on a recent evening amid accusations of forging signatures or documents. Investigators continue to review the evidence and determine charges.

Frank Martin King Feylng Ion Selina

Revival meeting at Aahhayes Saturday night draws crowd

Report notes a revival service at Aahhayes hosted Saturday night, with attendees from nearby areas. The event featured music and testimony, and participants aimed to renew faith. Authorities and organizers praised the peaceful gathering and observed orderly conduct throughout.

Louisiana Beats Mississippi In Early Controversial Victory

Reported by Associated Press desk writer Maree jhouse Dinirt of Aba agua, the Louisiana team defeated Mississippi in a disputed match noted for its tense crowd and controversial calls. Officials tracked a multi national audience as the game swung on late resistance and strategic substitutions.

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Baptism at Mt Zion Baptist Church Welcomes Large Crowd

A baptism service at Mt Zion Baptist Church drew a large gathering Sunday at the river inlet near Dublin Bridge. Clergy led the rite as hopeful converts, with many in attendance despite the heat, sharing in the uplifting ceremony.

Mt. Zion Coulisatiss Dublin Bridge Iecandilatiss Tere

CANNON GIVEN 0 GIANT CIGAR CANNON GIVEN 0 GIANT CIGAR

An Associated Press report from Washington notes a person named Cannony presenting a giant Havana cigar measuring about 15 inches in length to Speaker Cannony in the Wythe House. The event occurred today and was described as a notable prodigy from Havana.

Associaterd Press Washington Mar Feiveensworth Wythe House Havana

King's Betrothed Famed Nyms Hun Tales

Fragmentary OCR note mentions royal betrothal, a pair linked to King and Pare with names JmNs Hun and Alfons of Symi. Unclear date or place due to corrupted text. Likely a brief public notice or gossip item from historical paper.

Mor rill Returned Amid Unclear Senate Action

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled notes about MORRILL and a Senate move, mentioning Port Brest and Bowling, with no clear context, dates, or outcomes available from the readable fragments. The piece lacks coherent names and events to form a solid summary.

Longworths Home Weieaston Mar S itepreen

Fragmented text describes a journey by car and tram, referencing Longworths Home and individuals, with unclear dates and locations. Names and places are garbled, yielding limited readable facts and no clear event conclusion to summarize.

Weieaston Mar. S Nieibinad Wabi Unta Tamara Heerytargete Tomei

Pension Day Report From Dunling Ace Weather

Fragmentary OCR note references pension day events and a clerk. It mentions a small town setting with names obscured, a date likely in early June, and a public service context. Readable items suggest a brief civic notice or column item with minimal detail.

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