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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1906

Page

1

Child Burned to Death in Farmington Tragedy

The six year old child of Frank Grotto, an employee of George's Creek Coat, was burned to death yesterday afternoon near her parental home. She set a few watches ablaze, the flames quickly enveloped her, and she died despite Dr. Smith’s efforts. The community expressed sympathy for the bereaved family.

Farmington Frank Grotto George’s Creek Coat & [Row Company Ong Parante Kottu

BG Company at Bridgeport charter bid

BG Company at Bridgeport applies for a charter to own and operate timber, cement and building block production, real estate, pottery and store water, land for oil and gas, and an electric power plant. Authorized stock is 100000 with 3 50 scribed and 350 paid. proposed incorporators include H D Dean A D Piteluiys J Martin Z B Marlin C A Lawson Wy Gy Bell and N M Jones.

Tinion Bridgeport T-Cheter Ing Anil Tanertantitetris Dele-Genttal Contracting Businee Mead Wud Dire H. D. Dean A.D. Piteluyls J. Martin Z. B. Marlin C. A. Lawson Wy Gy Bell N. M. Jones

Infant Found Dead Near Farm in Unsolved Case

An infant’s body was found near Bartlett’s farm in a unclear death judged nonviolent. Coroner W P Camp and Dr Charles examined the scene and body, noting no obvious wounds. The case remains unresolved as authorities seek the killer.

Bartlett Burt- Bo Abraham Carper Dr. C. In W. P Mit Con Meredith Freit Niecise Andrew Bartlett Twolick Charlee M. Meredith Cy Tor

Train Plunges Over Bank in New York City Crash

A rail disaster in New York left engineer Mason dead and many passengers injured as a train left the tracks and plunged from an embankment to the street. Only fragments describe the crash, its cause, and the extent of injuries.

N. Y Mar I Mason Waz

Rathbone Sisters Supper Thursday Night

A notice describes a Rathbone Sisters supper event to be held Thursday night at the hall in Glen Ak. The text outlines preparation and expected enjoyment for attendees.

Rathbone Sisters Flaine Julies Glen

Funeral Directors Hold a Meeting

A brief notice reports that funeral directors held a meeting to discuss the creation of a new funeral services company. The flyer lists organizers and timing for a gathering at a specified location in the morning.

Berman Union Plans First Convention in Connellsville

Delegates from McKeesport Uniontown West Newton McKees Rocks Scottdale Elk Lick Lackrone Morgantown W Va will attend the German Bon Union meeting in Connellsville on April 9. The 200 members include a ladies and gentlemen’s branch as more branches join. committee Char Werner Joseph Tippman and Guo Zacharias lead preparations.

Commellaville Mar Vonnelleeidle McKeesport Uniontown West Newton McKees Rocks Scottdale Elk Lick Lackrone Morgantown W. Va Nont We Va Beneficial Society Connelleville

Schwab Train Delayed Eastward. Condition Worsens

El Paso Texas March 7 The train carrying Charles M Schwab is 26 hours late as it heads east Schwab is very weak and it is feared he may die at any time

Associated Prise el Paso Tex Charles M. Schwab

Good Roads Men Arrive for Clarksburg Convention

National Good Roads party arrives in Clarksburg Belington for a large convention. The plan initially set for Wednesday was postponed to Friday after late notice. Attending are Col. Wel, Moore, president of the National Good Association, and William Bradsten, a supervising engineer.

Clarksburg Belington Courie Cot

Susan B Anthony Rumored Illness Ties to History

Fragmentary report notes Susan B Anthony ill with pneumonia. Vague references hint at a historical context and speculative details about her condition and associated figures, but information is incomplete and unclear.

Odd Fellows Form at Berlin

Friendship Encampment of the Order of Odd Fellows established in Berlin Lewis County on Tuesday with thirty three members. District Deputy Jacob A Swarts presided assisted by Patriarch Ay To Wosmers HB M Wilson Walter Hinsie Grimm of Eumonia Encampment and others from Roench Encampment and Dur can and J D Bennett.

Berlin Lewis County

Fireman Cromer Dies From Injuries in Wreck

Walter Cromer, 24, a fireman, fatally injured in the Short Line wreck at Banene field. He died Tuesday morning after the crash and his funeral arrangements were set for Wednesday in Parkershirey. He left a wife and two children.

Walter Cromer Banene Field Adock

Man Goes Blind in Wolf Summit After Sudden Illness

Lorenza Kerner of Wolf Summit becomes blind Wednesday after a mysterious illness. A friend notes the affliction appeared suddenly, with his eyesight returning only after a doctor intervenes later in the week.

Lorenza Kerner Wolf Sunmit Taras

Brown Manager of Band A program at spring Mannorchor concert

An old town boy Mr BR Ta Brown led the Mannorchor Military Band in Allaness Ohio’s spring concert. He served as nimanger and executive committee member while the band showcased classical musical style. Clarksburg officials recommended Bali to Allied brothers as the authentic choice.

Tly Mannorchor Military Band Allaness Ohio BR. Ta Brown Uie Band Ca Clarksburg Misieiang Cai Bali Allamey

Municipal Ownership Plan Sought for Seattle Utilities

A proposed plan in Seattle seeks municipal ownership of utilities to boost service. Officials led by city leaders explore public control and potential rate impacts while noting historical precedents and local financing considerations.

Boston Brokers Reported Figures in Brief Notice

Boston broker firm Fotler & Company appears in brief trade notice. The document lists a stated amount of 8135.00 and references brokerage actions, with unclear context and attribution to Associated areas.

Bistun Ta Eas Fotler & Company Barkies and Brokers Mlo

Marriage Licenses Recorded In County Clerk Office

A fragment notes marriage licenses issued by the county clerk and deputies. Names mentioned include Charle F. Tolden and Williden C. Stewart, with incomplete details on dates and spouses.

Charle F. Tolden Fevates’ Ees Williden C. Stewart Pei

President signs coal bill amid cautious hope

President signs a joint resolution instructing the Interstate Commerce Commission to examine road discrimination and monopolies in coal and oil. He notes possible limited impact but proposes fifty thousand dollars for the investigation and warns it may not provide immunity from prosecution for witnesses.

Associated Washington, Mare Congres

Alfred Rector Passes Away In Clarksburg

Alfred C Rector died at 8 30 PM Wednesday of consumption after lung illness and stay in California and Florida for health reasons. He was 44 and a son of William Rector a county farmer. He conducted a grocery in Clarksburg and was a member of Goff Methodist Episcopal church. Funeral Friday at Goff church with burial at Elleviews cemetery.

Alfred C. Rector East Pike Rector California Florida William Reitor Tei V. Pike Goff Methodist Episcopal Church Clarksburg Focent Tive Brothers Goff Methodist Church Elleviews Cemetery Ke Arbuthnot Clarks

Salem Politics Begin After Turbulent Local Primaries

Fragmented text reports Salem Citizens party announcing primaries with candidates including George B. Sterling and Thomas Be Peppers. Mentions mayor and police chief positions. damaged wording unclear on full ticket and dates.

Citizens Party Salen Reag Thitinel George B. Sterling Eand Thomas Wégorder

Wert operation report from Glty eee and Kesler host

An operation was performed on Ivim and proved successful. Squires is resting after the procedure while the Wert nium war was brought to a Glty eee location and taken to the Kesler host offering with eppembeitiz.

Ivim Atorbe i Squires

Livingston Resigns Washington Post Clerkship

A fragmented OCR reading notes a resignation from a Washington post clerkship with mention of interstate comment and Virginie. The readable text is disorderly and names are unclear.

Washington, Mar. J Cate Virginie

Fragmented OCR hints at local settlement and names

Readable fragments mention individuals and places in a settlement context. Names such as Steffiner, Sel, and Shely Watayy appear alongside references to wine, lungs, and Elaine, suggesting a partial local notice or brief society item with unclear details.

Huntington trio accused of prank with travel funds

In Huntington a group including Mr Frost and Mr Kirkpatrick planned to visit relatives in Weston after allegedly taking funds. Local residents described them as practical jokers and the Telegram notes concerns about the missing money while the trio remains away from home awaiting their return.

Huntington Frost Mercs Kirkpatrick Weston Kirarate Trease Elke Zolaw Tks Aye Ak Jaippen

Senator Scott Seeks Changes in Railroad Debate

The Associated Press report notes Senate leaders expected two speeches on railroad rates with Clapp supporting the measure and Scott pushing radical amendments. A Isle of Pinoy treaty amendment would make the land a province with local self government and Cuban representation. Scott addressed the Senate at 12:30. The House committee advanced a bill favoring a national bank to back money and farms.

Associated Press Washington Senate Clapp Scott Isle of Pinoy House Committee On Batk

Despard Will Appoints Executors for Parkersburg Estate

A handwritten will dated April 1902 by S Despard of Parkersburg grants her use of the home and personal property during life. Upon death the estate is to be divided equally among four children. Despard nominates a trustee as executor of the estate.

Fac S. Despard Fof Parkersburg Despard Desbe Trix

Unclear OCR item from historical page

Fragmentary text mentions people and places with garbled phrases. No clear event, date, or identifiers to summarize a concrete news item.

Coal Operators to Meet in Indianapolis Convention

Pittsburg March 7 The chairman of the Pittsburg coal company and other operators plan a meeting in Indianapolis to decide the general stance of the district in the next convention. The outcome will determine the operators' position across the bituminous coal fields.

Associated Press Pittsburg Mar Pittsbyre Coal Company Indianapolis

Murderer in Hasty case sentenced to life in prison

The jury in the Hasty case found Milan Bennett and Abbott tied to a joint indictment. Hilary Hasty was convicted and given life imprisonment with a potential appeal to the supreme court. The trial followed by a note about the Actors' Society of America actions and a prior Telegram report.

Raleigh Coy Mur Gaffrey Courg Milan Bennett Sind Abbottson Nothing Monkoy” Company Hilary Actors’ Society of America Telegram Walter Thes d Ney Tmstien

Professor Emil Walters Plans Boston Visit This Month

Professor Emil Walters, teacher of the Yellow Orchestra, leaves Puoway for Boston, Mass. to inspect a leading project and decide if he will return to Clarksville after his stay. He has not fixed a return date.

Emll Walters Yellow Orchestra Loft Puoway Welle

Puzzling Question From Time Immemorable

A fragment notes a puzzling question and a team awaiting Friday details from Joan at the spa. The text is garbled but implies a reveal or answer linked to a specific person and venue.

Joan Spa

Fragmentary note hints at unnamed events and people

The readable text shows scattered phrases about Sumaluy, a Waller, and references to Mie Mollie Va and SynaVthae but names, dates, and concrete actions are unclear. the fragmentary OCR preserves few readable facts and hints at a contextual, unnamed event.

Mollie Pelle Rene Tate

Tragedy In Ohio Family Feuds Over Funeral Arrangements

A chaotic scene unfolds as Pavel Hon, a cook, fires a shot in a room after loading a bullet into a rocker. Witnesses recall a man lying in front of the chair as medical efforts fail. The incident springs from a family dispute about a will and money, with authorities pursuing a case of deliberate harm. Relatives in Driftwood and Lower Salem await further news as funeral plans are delayed until relatives arrive.

Pavel Hon Agdr Fohnson Wetinory Bukowither Diaksburg Lower Salem Ohios Bubihis Phyllie Lahaye Bennett Tlinoie Inquitat van Annnéseary Clifford-Ogborn am= ing ‘company

Ogden and Musser Spelling Contests Reported

County Superintendent L Way announces Ogden and Musser spelling contests. Teachers and pupils participated as the district held rapid spelling tests and collaborative practice in the event.

L. Way Ogelen Ani CO Miyekers Colenlatoy Epg Fund

Missionary Address by Hays on Labor in Mexico

Shisslimary Hays offers a lively address on workers in Alma and Mexico, praising mission efforts and the impact of religious labor. The talk blends entertaining anecdotes with reflections on faith and social outreach during an afternoon gathering.

Mise Hays Mexico Weil Alma Hays Dia

Bleeding Kansas Qnits and Court Actions

Fragmentary note outlines pending cases in Hywat prem Court involving De Staushareh and Smyrrelley. Mentions Attorney-General and upcoming March dates. Text is garbled with unclear names and numbers.

Asoriginal House Toph Kata de Staushareh Hywat Smyrrelley

City Court Teeters On Unclear Shorings

An obscured report from a city court references a case involving an individual named Sheldon and a restak pan. The garbled text mentions a rail line on Pike and a gasdated event, with irregular courtroom phrases and dates hard to discern.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tran Berman Union Charles Schwab Susan B. Anthony Pheumonia Tochistor Anthony ODD Fellows Cromer Cose Seattle Wash Auige ‘Mooré Cnudi Witteon Boston Alfred Rector Livingston Steffiner Elaine Shely Will Prat Howard Trowidne Niéois Emil Walters Nortel Sumaluy Ogden and Musser Kansas Sheldon
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