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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
1
An incident at Simpson involving two American miners left both men severely injured. Reports describe a devastating explosion or accident that caused extensive burns and critical injuries. Rescue efforts included medical attention and transport for treatment as authorities investigated the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.
A confusing local report describes Fayottevill residents being told a false tale of a marriage between Miss Ryan and a bricklayer. Police and neighbors treat the "tin plate people" gag as noncriminal while several suitors and witnesses recall the prank dating days earlier. The case ends with explanations of the joke and no charges filed.
A Champlin style dispute surfaces in Chirksburg over tin plate mill workers and industry treatment. A local paper quotes editors and workers expressing concern that reform and fair wages are needed while urging community action ahead of the upcoming election.
Marty W. Lewis of New Fork will arrive a week before the event as Shriners convene there or May th and WM Te will present in galamppeniative. The schedule includes a display valued at 85 am Worth of svolhrepeomt lecsrains.
An unclear OCR fragment references a death by act and a person named in a misread form. The passage mentions legal or personal intent, a brother, and possible burial or fate questions implied by the garbled text. No clear dates, places, or identifiable names are salvageable.
Fragmentary text appears to reference an all night session and individuals named Tate and James, with uncertain details about guilt or charges. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable fragment.
A small gathering was hosted to honor Sidney Tew and his daughter Viola. Guests included members of the Shonts and Bris families who offered support as the hosts discussed plans and shared refreshments at the Pike residence.
The 1906 year begins with deadly mine disasters as explosions kill eighteen men and injure many in the region. Investigations fault lax safety laws and enforcement. indictments follow against officials including a superintendent and a foreman. Families of Bridgerton and McArdle brothers among the mourned, with many victims unnamed.
The concert at Waldo features diverse pieces including Diamond Waltz, Red White and Blue March, Arabi and Arabi back, performed by the Waldo Orchestra with Welle as conductor. Selections include Ourited Binblone, The Golden Sceptre, Pierrot, and Lovelinl.
James Hughes, a young clerk from Tunis, is held in county jail unable to post bond. A Pelogram meeting claimed restitution beyond the coal company's reach. A trial is anticipated early next week, though there is speculation the case may be delayed or the company refuse to participate.
News from New York reports Sir Thomas Lipton plans to visit America this summer to compete for the King’s Cup in the New York Yacht Club race. The Shurnrgck VTL will again challenge Lipton’s Hops, while the Columbia or Constitution face the Shanitneck FU commission in August.
Mont Holly March 24 Associated Press reports two Black men Rats John son and Ceorge Small were executed for the murder of Miss Moronee W. Allison, who was found dead near Moorestown after a defauted event.
The court today upholds the lower courts decision sentencing Frank Castor to die in the electric chair on April 6 for the murder of Police Officer Davis.
The first witness, Rogers Fir't Rys associated with Standuse Oil, testified today in the investigation into the company. His statement opened the inquiry, outlining initial findings and setting the stage for further testimony.
At a Vairmont residence on March 23 Harry Fletcher a known Wheeling Division figure was found in a locked room with a boy burned severely in a beds presence of the parents. Fire quickly spread to the night clothes. The father and another are noted locals from Shinnston and nearby Chalksburg.
The YMG volleyball squad defeated Marietta Y.M.C.A. in a dominant series of forty games. Sutton, Richards, Thorn and server power led the YMG, while Marietta’s Soan, Hayes, Reed, Peters and Kuntz impressed the audience with spirited play.
Tickets available for the Wing's Daughters event at the Waldon Thursday. Admission 501 seats with tickets at Robin amé Jewelry Store.
Senator Drake testified in Cincinnati that a cashier refused to appear before the committee. He said a spokesperson told him Republican Senators Mack and Sitestit would join the investigation after adjournment of the legislature.
Government notes describe an engagement between constabulary and a faction in Pulajanes but lack full details on the affair. Governor George Carry is mentioned with reporters missing and notices of the war are incomplete.
Marriage licenses have been issued by the county clerk to Raymond Brinkley and Noy Cote rill. William C Warfield and Beatrice Mason.
A Short Line passenger train brakeman, George Nicholas, is to be arrested on complaint by A. H. Stotler, proprietor of the Ningtor hotel, who claims Nicholas refused to pay a board bill. The incident involves a local lodging and transportation context as reported.
Polly Mile Tir, a sixteen year old girl from Madinon Creek near Huntington, died shortly after entering a fair at Plained. She weighed over two hundred pounds, an excess blamed on tropical accumulation. Neighbors report the family has a history of dating abstinence, and local opinion attributes the death to the act that caused it.
Fragmentary report describes Schafer charged with obtaining goods by false pretenses from Kobregard Company. He allegedly took 300 dollars worth of goods, claimed high net worth, goods delivered, and faced bankruptcy proceedings with trial expected to continue today.
The city faces a likely Republican victory with indications of a large majority for the Republican ticket headed by Coltman for mayor and Scott for chief of police. Prohibition and reform factions remain divided while reformers denounce the Republicans.
A fragmented report describes a Friday night encampment near Adamsi with deputy favoy M. Swartz leading assistants M. Wilton ALF Wagner Hensley Billingham Pletcher and others. The text hints at plans for a hinge mount near Pitt a with unlikely details and unclear outcomes.
A horse named Times Uons fled near Chesimil, injuring keys to a wagon and drawing attention to an incident involving Cal Georgi Leatherbury. The event included a tear of the gy wheel and a shed in a muddled report on the scene.
The Y P S C E devotional Sunday night at 6240 will be led by Miss Beulah Lyon. The program centers on the inter national topic Bountiful Sowing Our Gifts to Christ's Cause Cor 831-15 with a monthly consecration and cordial invitation to all members and visitors.
George Gamire swore out a beatings complaint in Soft Gordons court against Ned Burton. Burton allegedly attacked Gamire on West Main Street Saturday morning, leaving him injured and requiring medical care.
The Philippi West mine explosion killed twenty three workers including several named miners and their families. Officials say miners died from suffocation after fleeing smoke. coroner and jury investigate, with reopening planned once victims are buried and repairs finished.
A letter from Edmund Hugill recounts journeys through Dakota and Minnesota, noting trains, fares, and reflections on scenery. He mentions arriving in Wittshirg and Chicago, missing a St Paul connection, and observations on the Mississippi River, wheat belts, and weather as he speeds toward Seattle.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a cor section with references to Gavertar, Pattison, and a DulTetin at ten otelocke Merning. The condition shows no progres and mentions a good night with quiet reeling. Includes inconsistent terms and dates.
A report describes Daliss Druminy falling through a structure labeled a swinehole during an Ad Lory event. He sustained severe injuries to the head and shoulder area and was rendered unconscious.
A fragmentary note describes a cow belonging to Adah and a gentleman involved with the animal, indicating a local rural occurrence needing clarification.
The fragment hints at a Thursday night event featuring Elie Bees performing music. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but invites attendance for an enjoyable musical evening.
Fragmentary notice describes a sale event today with unclear details and fragmented names, mentioning adversarial pressure and a torn item. No clear place or organization is identifiable from the readable text.
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