Ex-President’s Intention In African Wilds Revealed
Fragmentary text hints ex-president plans in Africa with associates. Mentions Theodore Roosevelt, possible expedition arrival and timed actions. Unclear names and places due to damaged OCR.
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary text hints ex-president plans in Africa with associates. Mentions Theodore Roosevelt, possible expedition arrival and timed actions. Unclear names and places due to damaged OCR.
A garbled narrative recalls a storm destroying a town, a cabinet meeting, and a long world voyage from Meadlowbrook to Mendowbraghe. Captain Hunburt commanded a Tennessee ship on the Wisconsin route. Mrs Higgins recounts a voyage with welcome decorations, free hospitality, and medals awarded to fleet members in an era of American-Japanese goodwill.
May 8 in Foldon, a county court judge granted a prohibition writ tied to a temperance petition seeking a license suspension. The case, led by More and opposed by county officials, centered on procedural timing and statutory requirements before the hearing.
Descriptions mention injuries and evacuations as a tornado outbreak impacts multiple places. Officials report property losses running into millions of dollars, with towns and communities assessing damage and recovery needs.
A Rabia complaint centers on an accidental shooting during a highway robbery tale. The report details a misfire linked to a pistol in a city area, with mentions of Jennie Iteld and a Thursday shooting context at a railway station.
Folm D Vincenzo and his wife Marga ret Vintengo, jailed here days ago, await hearings in Justice Gordon's court on charges of obtaining the signature of Av. Dominic Pripletin of Monoa Bah to deed a butcher shop by misrepresentation. They were released Monday evening after a settlement with the complainant and the warrant was withdrawn.
Two games at Yorke parlor last night featuring Wil ur Cork and Charlee Gill against Frank Cork and Fliiswel Coe. Wilber Cork won the first game by 33 to 9 while Trink Cork won the second by 19 to 47.
Topeka Kansas reports a severe snow storm causing widespread fear and disruption across Ranaay and nearby towns as residents brace for heavy snowfall and travel hazards. Weather officials issue warnings and urge caution amid increasing winter conditions.
Fragmentary report notes Tagmative Bullen claiming Senate reorganizations create a new Bridgeport independent seat. Details unclear but indicates political realignment and a contested appointment. Potential impact on local governance and party balance noted by sources.
The community of Martinerong West Virginia mourns a young man described as a vintin at a member of a evelynamity after a fatal incident. Authorities reported he died from a brane aise with details sparse.
The three month old Rath Lowise Lowry, daughter of Mrs. Preemas Low lore and granddaughter of Aaron Wileon, died Tuesday morning from whooping cough. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the parents' home with burial at Bik View cemetery. The Cherher of Lora V. Rotleam of this city has departed for Cleveland, Ohio.
A gas well at Sarah Morrion’s farm beyond Crooked Run near Lambert’s run west of Gore farm, on the West Fork river, produced oil flows and is seen as a 200 barrel prospect though later estimates suggest 50 to 200 barrels. The location is four miles east of Wolf Summit and northwest of Clarkshire. The company reports the well in early development with tanks being prepared.
A church in Martinsburg announces the appointment of a new pastor. Details include the church name, location on Wigenester Avenue and related ceremonies. The notice notes the transition in leadership and references community implications for parishioners.
March 9 report from Washington describes a bizarre incident involving a dream’s collapse causing a fatal outcome. Interment and rural valley funeral plans are noted, with references to local helpers and a farmer involved in a state committee. The text is fragmentary but signals a sudden death linked to a dreamlike event and ensuing community actions.
The Mannington election results show decisive wins with 83 percent support for Seenke and a landslide for midger over Hess by 202 votes. J.D. Baker becomes police chief by 31 votes, while Gna D. Grit Ain edges out Clawson Hakine for collector by 62 votes. Auditors F. W. Bell L. D. Bosley and W. H. Parsons also elected.
An elderly Terra Alta resident was struck and killed by a passing train while stooping to pick up a shovel on the railroad track near Cum berlands Mt. Marsh. The accident occurred as the Terex Alva line and Ohio exfare road work proceeded, with Buranns eta, oss aid residents nearby witnessing the event.
Fragmentary OCR text references a thale three inches of rain in Louisville with scattered mentions of Jefferson and Moarkd. The readable phrases indicate a weather event or rainfall measurement though details are incomplete and names are garbled.
Funeral and burial of James Ponglang of Romine’s Mike Aock Pigesn reported Monday after moon. Mr Douglass died suddenly of annual meningitis at about 35 years of age. The wife and two daughters survive with several relatives. He was a carpenter and contractor, a member of the United Brethren church, and well regarded as an upright citizen.
The text records proceedings of the Sout hourt on the March term with exoneration of Herbert for tax payment on a $500 lot at Byron for the year 198 AU Daw. Lewis appointed to some role in Rikchulat. A bond of $3,600 with A Lewis as surety remains in court as part of a case against Gribble and others.
Wesleyan College defeated Marietta College in a local debate here on March 9. The question asked if the right of bursage should be restricted to those who vote, with Wesleyan supporting the affirmative and Marietta the negative. Judges praised Wesleyan’s speakers and the win sparked town celebrations. prizes included $50 and $15 for best speaker.
In Martinsburg West Virginia March 9 an eighty year old man died after a home encounter with a widow Mrs Lies Potnar. The assailant Whon Laraway tried to force his way and a struggle led to a gun firing. The bullet struck Potnar and Laraway died at the scene. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of homicide.
Representatives from several offices coordinating the Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia and Maryland area plan a joint meeting. Discussion will cover regional road, rail, and safety projects with an emphasis on interstate cooperation and funding.
Readable portions show election officers and procedure notes but text is garbled with missing words and unclear details. No specific names dates or locations are extractable. summary cannot confirm candidates, offices, or deadlines from the fragment.
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