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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1906

Page

1

Fatal wreck on B and C lines Sunday

Two freight trains and the No 7 passenger collided near two miles from the B and C line. John Hootmin Patijuired and others injured. several mail clerks and passengers badly hurt. Rescue teams and physicians rushed to the scene as cars derailed and a Pullman car overturned. Engineers and crew were killed or gravely injured. investigation awaited by officials in Garrett, Ohio.

Ohio Fatity Cook Deiif Hoyax Wheeling Joh Hootman Garrett Ini Fio Patijuired R Eal Shook Chicago Chion Nenlpail Siegel Chicago Junction Osborne Min Tae Fostoria George Stair Detroit Sullivan Harine Craig Ay Balti Franco I Henger Aumira Hearl A Bailey van Atta Newark Frank Philadelphia Flalo Sind Albert Gunstke Wit Nicholson Hontman Ager Crakh Sidiel

British firm plans Jamestown tower taller than Eiffel

An English company proposes a colossus at Jamestown that would surpass the Eiffel Tower in height. The tower would be 20 miles inland from the coast, visible from ships, with ten thousand lights and a towering searchlight. Elevators would require many lifts, and floors would host amusements to attract visitors and investors.

Lige Appa Jamestown Paris Atlantic England

Salem County Citizens Progressive Party Nominates Ticket

The Citizens Progressive party at Salem nominated a toll municipal ticket for major Ford recorder N R Divi street commission Roberta for chief of police J FE Wile lame George Ross We Carr and James J Davis were nominated for council.

Citizens Progressive Party Salem Toll Municipal Satuwight John ©. Ford N. R. Divi Roberta J. FE Wile Lame George Ross We Carr James J. Davis

Glass Factory Locates at Salem Amid Town Buzz

Salem March 12 19th century note says a second glass factory will employ 150 to 200 men. Ips and N of Southport pressed for site but the committee chose a lot near Silom window glass print for 500 dollars, funded by town citizens. Construction starts at once with completion aim by September 1. The town expects a lively future.

Salem S.lem Mesars Soithport Pas Ein Bnein Ate Mathey Fittxens Fatory

Deeds Recorded in Local Land Transfers

Listing of multiple deed transfers including Richard J Kennedy to Charles M Kenned and various other parties. Records mention lots in Scott, Livons, Tenmile district, and several named individuals and entities with parcel details and locations such as Northtiew and Salem.

Richard J. Kennedy Charles M. Kenned Scott F.tindolph JA. Ranedob Livons Tenmile Port Toe Varish L. KE Moore Wal Wallace Claire W. Gene Ti John Mehie Northtiew S. Davin Tysaan Noviiie le Kodourge W. Gore Shinneton Gores Davia Salem

Auxiliary Meeting on Wednesday at Three O Clock

The Women's Auxiliary of the YMCA will hold a meeting in the present building on Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock. There is much important business to be transacted so all members with m marks and to a Jvoes are requested to attend.

Ym.4” A Weelseulay Roembere Mnkn

Meeting Brought to Close and Y M C A Plans

Announcement from Interstate Young Men’s Christian Associations outlines West Virginia state headquarters to be moved to Parkersburg with a secretary to lead expansion. Last year WV funds were limited, prompting Maryland and Delaware to aid. Jaf director nominees and Elkins manager Nuttle expected to head the office.

Asie Succes Interstati Young Christ Virginia Parkersburg West Virginia Maryland Delaware Nuttle Elkins Jaf Kiki

Sunday Wedding at Traders Parlor in Wallace

A pretty wedding solemnized Sunday afternoon at Traders Parlor Wallace unites Miss Britton Orr and Mr Britton Orr with Dr Kathnot of Golf Methodist officiating. Guests include hotel attendees. couple to visit Meadville, Pa. next week. Britton works for Hope Natural Gas. bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs J M Orr.

Weidh C. We Britton Oslessie Orr Wallace SoRy Kathnot Golf Methodist Cu Britton Teft Meadville Britton Hope Natural Gas Company Hope Natural Gas Company and A Worthy Young Man. Mrs. Britton J ML Orr

Oil Notes From Gordon County Drilling Summary

Oil notes report light activity across Gordon County with several farms drilled by J.T. The Co and others. Maggie McIntyre, Hl Bailey, A J Warner, Wallace bullet, Na M P Dye, and O E B Hall farms show shallowers with little oil and some gas or stray sand. one hole reached 500 feet but yielded light pumping.

J.T. the & Co Maggie McIntyre Gordon South Pent Gorden A. J. Warner Na. M. P Dye Farm O. EB Hall Farne and Te ‘Lled

Gard of Thanks for Masones and Knights Pythies

A brief note expresses gratitude to local frictats and Masones for the streamers pathy and honors shown after the death of Alfred C. Tatler.

Alfred C. Tatler

Brilliant address at Bethany College by Dr Dlett

A long university ceremony featured Dr Dlett president of Bethany College delivering an address praising education and hard work. He urged youths to endure labor for success, citing the “university of hard knocks” and warning against demagoguery and hollow ambition in politics. The speaker stressed private enterprise as vital to national progress and warned that equality without incentive leads to stagnation.

Fife de. Dlett Bethany Onllece Redd Producto Tabor University of Hard Knocks Patiohce School Labegly White House Michael Angelo Hope Cramblett Golden Harp David

Fine program at Wilsonburg

The program featured solo recitations and songs by Grace Harr and others with praise for their effort. The event raised seventy eight jours in proceeds, to be devoted to the new library.

Wilsonburg Pitno Deena Eugenie Miss Grace Harr Godard

Lutherans plan new church on Main Street site

Trustees of St Mark's church press ahead with land deal at a 560 by 120 foot lot between Main and Pike, in a prime residential district with no nearby Protestant church. A handsome structure to memorialize J G Barnite is expected, with Rev T B Youkney overseeing earlier parish formation and plans to ease debts as the congregation grows. The Ladies' Guild aims to host Mrs Moncroes Story of the Reformation in October.

St. Mark's Church Jackson Hock Main Pikestronte G. Barnite Nosw T. B. Youkney Graeaelli Larksburg Ladies’ Guild

Improvements at the S. and B. Laundry Complete

The Stuyton and Bryan laundry has finished extensive upgrades. Workers added washing machines and an automatic drying room to boost efficiency, signaling faster turnarounds and better quality work.

Stuyton Bryan Laundley

Three fined in fornd ing semiahi police court case

In a West Virginia police court session three individuals faced fines for late night conduct and intoxication. One was fined five dollars, another ten, with costs, and many others credited for good behavior as the day’s proceedings moved through.

Sunrday West Virginia

Funeral for Herman Lahaye Follows Fatal Explosion

Over one thousand victims of a deadly blast are mourned in Clarkburg as Herman Lahaye is laid to rest in a large Presbyterian chapel. Rev Richardean officiates with the church choir singing solemn hymns. pallbearers include members of the Bathers Union. The article notes a large crowd and expresses deep sympathy for the bereaved family amid ongoing rescue efforts and casualty estimates.

Richardean Bathers” Union Mr Lahaye Clarkaburg Herman Lahaye Radner

St Clair Couple Return From New York City Visit

Mr and Mrs Ehner St Clair return home after a six week stay in New York City. Mrs St Clair attended the resigners and associate meeting gaining new points in tresal ing. Mr St Clair pursued a graduate course at the American Gentleman Cutting school and expressed strong enthusiasm for the work.

Ehner St. Clair New

Death Roll Names Seventeen Slain in Moro Outlaw Attack

Manila P. 1 lists seventeen private individuals killed in the senfi attack on Moro outlaws at Mount Barely. Names include Tom Lexington Edward Kilgore Thomas Harrison John Tomaszekski Louis Hers William Kelly Robert Bastian Charles Hoffer John Pfeil Carl Bailey Henry Wreidt Paul DeBurk John Shuler and others from Oklahoma Indiana Idaho Canada and Washington among others.

Manila Mount Tom Lexington Okla Edward Kilgore Woodbourne Thomas Harrison Sandhill Tenn John Tomaszekski Kingston Banks Cassonburn Jing Tan Louie Hers Ontario Canada William Kelly Paterson Nod Robert Bastian Sattoum Gerway Lea Calve Milner Idaho Charles Hoffer John Pfeil Akron Bailey Bogue Aes John Hiner Big Retain Walter Hagelorn Henry Wreidt Willi

Assault charges filed in Mag istrate court against Datcharpy

A warrant was sworn out by Harry Fisher in Magistrate Gordon's court on Saturday night for Louis Datcharpy over an alleged assault at the Metropolitan cafe on the afternoon of Saturday March 10. He has not yet appeared to answer the charge.

Gordon’s Court Harry Fisher Louis Datcharpy Metropolitan Cafe

St Luke's Supper and I O F Event Admits 25 Cents

An independent Order of St Luke event advertises a supper and social drive with admission set at 25 cents. The notice mentions a Tavsiay evening and references a friend involved in the affair.

Independent Order of St. Tabs

Charter Renewed in Washington by Associated Press

Washington March 12 Associated Press reports the charter renewal for Chicago Street Mailway, extending its license and confirming continued operation. Officials note the renewal secures service and street access for the delivery network.

Chicago Street Mailway Yeuure

Railroad Rates Investigation Begun by Interstate Commission

Three members of the Interstate Commerce Commission met in Kansas City to begin an inquiry into railroad rate discrimination. They will probe whether lines favor the State Oil Company and other producers, with Frank Monott named as a representative for the Talepacnelatt al. producers.

Associated Irom Kansas City Mar Interstate Commission Oi Oil Co Frank Monott Talepacnelatt al

Congressman Resigns to Become Judge in Philippines

Hart Wayne Ind March 12 Newton W Gilbert Representative from the Twelfth district announced he will resign to accept a judgeship in the Philippines, a position offered by the President.

Hart Wayne Ind Newton W. Gilbert Congress Iudip Philippines Hink

Assaults His Wife in Brutal Weekend Attack

Washington man Krink Babies, formerly W Wit, has battered his wife after a long separation. In a late night assault he hit her with a poker, smashing her jaw and causing severe injuries including cuts and a fractured skull. Police are pursuing Nim 9 as a suspect.

Washington Krink Babies W. Wit Haa Bata Parente Wallis Bane

President Quintana Dies in Buenos Aires

The article reports the death of President Quintana of Argentina aged one year. It notes he served as head of the government and was widely mourned, with tributes from officials and citizens as the nation enters a period of national mourning.

County Court Session Opens With Routine Matters

The county court meets Monday with a limited agenda. Members are present as road reports are examined and notaries qualified, occupying the court’s attention in routine business.

U S Marshals Killed in Kansas City Battle

Special report from Vinita describes a pitched battle near Wickliffe involving the Wickliffe gang and three United States marshals, with fatalities reported and the scene unfolding as lawmen pursue the gunmen through the area.

Kansas City Vinita Inka Wickliffe Gang Ol i Hvesenn

Customs Officer Washingt and the press of the day

Fragmented report from March 12 notes President today appointing customs officers for the jot New York area amid surrounding events. Gov Higgit grants reprieve until May 18 for Albert Te Petrick seeking sentence revision and potential new trial. Brief mentions of legal actions, a sheriff, a claimant list, and a Sunday court gathering conclude the scattered coverage.

Atlany N.Y Higgit Albert Te Petrick

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