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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
1
Reports from Philadelphia and nearby mining districts describe escalating tension as miners anathectite workers refuse recognition of the union. Executives press for wage proposals while labor leaders threaten action, with continued negotiations and potential walkouts amid a protracted dispute over representation.
The notice reports the sudden death of William Mawrer Mowrey at his home in Dod County. It mentions a surviving spouse and relatives, and notes funeral arrangements and related bereavement details.
A convention will be held Monday night at 7:00 in the City Hall to nominate delegates. The event gathers ward leaders and school figures to select representatives for the upcoming council and mayoral race.
A meeting of the Grand Order of Wad Kehews was organized tonight at the Zlon Lan Met church with a special invitation extended to the Most Notin Governor of tw Wowiekolt. Attendance was requested from all interested members to be present for the event.
A garbled 19th century style notice outlines a planned traction project connecting Elklis Pitts Uux with routes toward Grafton Belington and Clarksburg. It mentions extensions to Washington and Waynettiveg and quotes figures like 3. W. Meike. The text references a new electric system and regional construction alongside authorities and dates, but the legibility is severely compromised, leaving core facts unclear.
Hyigidy and admirers in vile city of John Lower Wy learn that the home team tried to buy the Clarksburg basketball star John Tae. Omaha shows interest, potential sale to Western league. Rumors swirl about a waiver and transfer to Clara.
In Crittenden county on March 12 the American Congress bowling tournament featured Molwcongter and Tony Behnhog from Madison taking a first roll that challenged the previous record. The event drew notable players and public interest as teams competed for top honors.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a witness and a figure named George I Sayre, with references to a war context and surveillance. The legible parts are sparse and do not form a complete report.
Local report states James Marcellus, a miner, was found fatally injured near his cabin in Groeyr. Burial services are scheduled for Saturday at 10 in the View cemetery as preparations are underway.
In a confusing fragment, a person labeled Foraker is reported in Columbus with mentions of 2012 and Washington connections. Friends at Howsald hoped for an inner tonight, but the text is garbled and lacks clear event details or outcomes.
The Grand Lodge of Od Fallown of Waal Mugtnlojode meeting notes approval of the Hile project. Clarkshung contractor to build tower, porches, and surrounding railings, with Howell overseeing progress. Sutter Roofing & Cornice Co. awarded roofing contract for the structure.
A bitter faction among Democrats sues for influence as Dickinson is sworn in. Delegates chosen at ward conventions favor one side over the other, signaling party divides at the local level.
The Democratic ward convention convened with heated debate over delegates and ticket across wards. Key figures, including Keenan Byrd and Wood ally slate, fought for control as nominations and executive committee picks were decided amid factional splits and calls to unify for the city council race.
March 14 Faulkner nephew of L Pouliis Tin, president of the National Window Alias Workers, faced a provisional charge for scouting money pretenses. Constable Plujy marker detained Faulkner after a warrant sworn by Justice Boughnor at the Opinowak Pump Ste. Hon. A board fragment of 6.50 plus a loan claim were cited as evidence. Faulkner remained in county jail.
In Friday session of the county court John A. Hammond resigned as road surveyor. Sundly district appt R Lindsey as surveyor. Coal tract owned by James and Rawley L Ducane in Eagle district reduced from 224 to 208 acres. Court set twenty to view a proposed alley in the Witteman addition between Adamstown and Wilkesburg. Jane L Davis sworn as valuation and administrator of the estate of William M Martin, deceased. Bond of 100 posted with Silas A Coviliar surety.
Professor Thowp of the University of Chicaxo plans a lecture series in university extension work at Clickaburg to discuss bridging the community and university. If successful he may publish a work titled The Development of the United Nowland with other related topics. The Christchurch party house has turned over a venue for lectures.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Eagles and a night game plus a note about foodies or a food scene. No coherent names, places, or actions readable to summarize a specific event.
C F Medfco, a longtime wall known worker in the South Penn Ol Company district, died at home in Grays on Tuesday night after a brief illness. He was a Pennsylvania native and lived in the area for years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and several grandchildren. The family statement honors his steady service and respects in the oil business and community.
Fragmentary OCR gives a jagged account mentioning Parive Hustle and a leasing dispute. Major in the Nation’s rage appears with references to the Fifteenth Virginie Regiment and remarks by a figure named Jenn.
A garbled notice references a New York related figure George A S Buel, with vague burial and interment notes. The fragment mentions Hig Chile and Parkerburg, and includes uncertain phrases about a Wednesday evening event and a survival claim. The text is unclear and lacks coherent details.
A garbled item lists names and places linked to a Philadelphia Company, mentioning Mr. Benson and others from Par, T. 8, Hardesty, Mann 7, and W. Gibson, with references to a surge of arrivals at a hotel district and a tense atmosphere.
Sparse audience attends hearing in Weshlne trial with defense and prosecution presenting their arguments. Arsenite accusation emerges as key claim in morning session, amid tense courtroom atmosphere and cautious judicial oversight.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a hospital transfer for appendicitis and names Wil or Wil... locals. The readable core implies a patient moving to a hospital for an appendicitis treatment.
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