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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1906

Page

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Local YMCA Building Fund Faces Hard Times

A committee survey reports the YMCA building plan stalled by rent costs and funding gaps. The Ladies Auxiliary pledges support as subscriptions and options are explored to keep the project moving.

Clarksburg Mayoral Race Takes Shape With Multiple Tickets

Clarksburg residents face a crowded field as Prohibitionists nominate Lloyd Garrett for mayor and James I Moore for chief of police. Square Dealers back Camden Sommers for mayor while Reformers rally behind ex Senator Harmer. A B Lee and B W Henry join the Colored ticket as mayor and clerk, with various police posts allocated. Democrats have not filed nominations as of yet.

Feld Clarksburg Lloyd Garrett James I. Moore Camden Sommers Newt Flowers Reformers Harmer Jan H. Moore Ane A. B. Lee B.W. Henry

Nosser Kills Actress Stella Reynolds Then Shoots Self

New York report says Lonis Nosser, a race track man, shot and killed Miss Stella Reynolds of New Orleans at their home or a invited location, then killed himself. Reynolds was once an intimate friend of Nosser. the shooting occurred in a bathroom where Nosser locked Reynolds.

Associated Press New York Lonis Nosser Stella Reynol New Orleans Vnvite Reynolds Nosser

Waldo Recital Directed by Miss Cora Smith

A recital at Waldo hotel auditorium Tuesday evening directed by Miss Cora Smith. Admission is twenty five cents with no reserved seating. Participants include Mrs. Williams Mrs McClung Miss Tana Davis Miss Teri Valentine Ada Stealey Laura Siers Virginia Thompson Ruth Madison Mary Bartlett Marie Reynolds Mildred Biddle Beulah Lyon Maggie Basel Norma Kitemiller Lucile Nashsaum Bessie White Uhl Owens Louise Folan Anna Hallam Myra Gusman Martha Gusman Cecil Davis and Paul Plant.

Waldo Hotel Cora Smith Miss Smith Williams McClung Tana Davis Teri Valentine Ada Stealey Laura Siers Virginia Thompson Ruth Madison Mary Bartlett Marie Reynolds Mildred Biddle Beulah Lyon Maggie Basel Norma Kitemiller Lucile Nashsaum Bessie White Uhl Owens Louise Folan Anna Hallam Myra Gusman Martha Gusman Messrs Cecil Davis Paul Plant

Adamston Ladies Aid Society to Sell Bake Goods Saturday

The Ladies Aid Society of the Adamston LL church will hold a bake sale at the drug store in Adamston on Saturday March 17. Proceeds support church activities. Bt. Cecil B. Highland from New Martinsville stayed overnight in the city and left Thursday. A theater trip to Pittsburgh is planned with Westot lovers of Claricture joining the party.

the Ladies Aid. Society of the Adamston LL. B Cecil B. Highland New Martineville Pittsburg

Obituary Notices Reflect Local Family Losses

Mrs Kimmel of Sycamore street dies at 64 after lingering illness leaving four sons and four daughters. Mrs Seldon Stone of Parkere larg is guardian to her son Dr George Stemeon Cartagenne. Mr Henrwita Kimmel widow of Peter Kimmel dies at home in Grafton after long illness. four children survive.

Seldon Stone Parkerelarg George Stemeon Cartagenne Henrwita Kimmel Peter Kimmel Grafton A. Ke Thorn The Hill Sewing Club George Stone Pa ‘Robitsen

Miners Delegates Assemble for Conference Amid Tense Talks

Miners delegates gather as a conference of operators meets to decide high stakes changes. President Roosevelt’s policy framing is cited amid conflicting reports of unity. Aimed at easing eight years of strained relations, leaders warn of heavy responsibility on miners to avoid acrimonious debate and secure progress.

Ansiety Johnell Roosevelt

Sherrick Found Guilty in Embezzlement Case

Associated Press reports that David E. Sherrick, ex state auditor of Indiana, was found guilty by a jury on charges of embezzling funds linked to the late governor. The alleged theft involved public funds now returned to the state treasury.

Associated Press Tndiahalopis Mar David E. Sherrick Tndiahne Wee Male E Clement Tie le

Local Official Ends Life After Call to Finance

Frankfort Indiana reports Dr. Ellison Dixol aged 82 a noted critic of the city telephoned his relation in Indianapolis yesterday afternoon then fired a shot and killed himself. The incident followed a period of mental strain linked to unsettled affairs. The secretary of state mentions numerous charter filings by coal and window glass companies in this district. Local society notes include the Hill Sewing Club meeting on Cunt avenue and a tale of various community happenings and ailments.

Associated Pres Frankfort Oind Ellison Dixol France Bessie Buchanan Indianapolis

Cincinnati Cashier Arrested Amid Habeas Corpus Case

Cincinnati cashier J. Thivis of the First National Bank of Clactamati was arrested and brought to Cincinnati after officers served a habeas corpus writ. The matter goes before Judge Smith for bearings to determine the senate officers' authority in enforcing contempt, with Chairman Drake stating he was not advised of the effort and was ignored.

Ixted Ciena Cashien I J. Thivis Basile Clactamati Ee Mg Depuis Gheriis Habeas Corpus Cincinnati Teg Tudge Smith Senate Davis

Circuit Court Indictments Filed This Morning

The circuit court began with a list of indictments including Edith Turner for a misdemeanor, Troasa Woods for a misdemeanor, George Swiger for a felony, Guy Samples for a misdemeanor, C. R. R. Co. for a misdemeanor, Fred H. Confer for a misdemeanor, Basil Swiger for a misdemeanor, John Coburn for two misdemeanor cases, Charley Hartore for a misdemeanor, and Loyd Duff for a misdemeanor. The grand jury is in session and many bills are expected to be presented before adjournment.

Cirdult Edith Turner T'roasa Woods George Swiger Guy Samples C. Rr, Co Fred H. Confer Bassil Swiger John Coburm Charley Hartore Loyd Duff Sgrand Jwa Ieee

Oil News in Harrison County Highlights Drilling Progress

In the old Wolf Summit area South Penn Oil Co drilled No 3 in the fifth sand and secured a fairly good producer. The first 24 hours yielded about 50 barrels. R T Lowndes Co drilled No 12 on the Lowndes farm through the Gordon formation and the hole filled with fluid, expected to be an average producer. In Wallace district South Penn drilled No 6 on the Dye farm but found only tight gas, now showing a risin in the Gordon.

Wolf Summit South Penn Oil Co Patterson Fork Tenmile R.T. Lowndes & Co R. T. .Lowndes Gordon Wallace South Venn Tras ME. P. Dye

Appoints Clerk Associaited Press

Colutgiuay 0 Mar 13 reports that John A. Blicky of Cambridge is named executive clerk to take effect April 4. The appointment names Gor nor Mattison to the disauthorized tee anuoimecnwnt.

Colutgiuay Gornor Mattison Tee John A. Blicky Cambridge

Found Dead in Woods with Bullet Hole

A man was found dead in the woods with a bullet wound in his head. Police reported a gunshot death and are investigating the scene for clues and possible motives. Detectives are questioning witnesses and reviewing nearby security footage. Authorities have not released a name or further details yet.

Mrs Whetstone Dead in Wor Haus in City

Mrs Whetstone dies at her residence in the city today. The report notes her prominence in local Hawi Mids and other circles. A meeting is scheduled for Sal 19 at Ey ot Suita Langs, with additional details to follow.

Associated Timeanmati John L. Whetstone Sal Kat

Excel the Great Singer to Visit Clarksburg

Clarksburg prepares for a visit by Excel the great singer and composer. The event fills the city with excitement as committees organize entrances and services in Baptist and other churches. Notable figures include Randall Basel and city officials coordinating the program.

Excel Clarksburg

Eight Hurt in Blast at Braddock Works

An explosion at the Edgar plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania, early today injured eight workers. All men were hospitalized, with serious injuries reported, as investigators begin to determine the cause.

Associated Eyesa Pitteburg Natal Edgar Thd Braddock Anny Wei

Resolution Pases Washington Ends With Reduced Appropriation

A town meeting approved an amendment to the Wilman Gillespie resolution transferring power to the Interstate Commerce Commission for a coal investigation. The fifty thousand dollar appropriation was stricken after the committee said they would submit an estimate, likely around one hundred fifty thousand dollars.

Associated Press Washington, Mare Town‘end Wilman-Gillespie Interstate Commerce Commission

Special Meeting Tonight of Adonirant Chaplin No 11

A special meeting of Adonirant Chaplin No 11 A B M y to be held at Masoni hall at o clock. Members are urged to attend as decrees will be discussed and senior members requested to participate.

Adonirant Chaplin No Masoni Hall Hadd

Irvin Jackson's Death Sparks Community Notices on Fane Street

Local notices report the death of Mrs. Irvin Jackson at her home on Fane Street and reference related events. Details are sparse and many fragments remain unreadable in the OCR.

Mrte Irving Dackson Fane Street Ceria Re Dackoon Mes Dackoon Remmsbirp

Woman Beaten by Robbers Found Unconscious in Indiana

Mrs. Margaret Tuckey was found unconscious in Mdehinggton Indiana after a beating by a robber who overlooked a hidden item in a tiny box in the hoist. The incident was reported by Associated Press on March 15.

Associated Press Mdehinggton Ind Margaret, Tuckey Anny

Passage on Gus and Scheff Opera Company in turmoil

A fragmentary notice hints at troubles surrounding the Scheff Opera Company and its management over a public apology incident. It mentions Gus, staff roles, and speculation about the company’s future amid uneasy relations with New York’s theatrical scene.

Teel Schotf Hinds Indoths Smith Ay Maynr Wang Ind Maniger- Felts

Fragmented OCR Note on Taniver Plapsinge Charter

A garbled OCR fragment references a Bridgeport related charter and secretary of state actions. It mentions names such as Marta and vague dates and costs while describing executive actions and project terms without clear context or complete facts. The readable bits imply a bureaucratic notice or filing but lack coherent details or outcomes.

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