This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
1
Conflicting reports mark MT Warmed Pennsylvania May 2 as quiet holds but riot tensions rise with state constabulary Ward shot during a riot. Citizens fear a major clash if reinforcements arrive. troopers briefly deployed then left.
County court proceedings list numerous licenses approved or renewed including drug, pool and billiard, retail liquor, and hotel licenses. Recipients span Clarksburg Salem Clarkburg Wallace and surrounding towns with names such as Ronee Head Frank Wavall J. Gasley and W.T. Swiger noted as notary public.
The will of John Suyiter, valued about 10 000, is filed for probate after his wife died soon after him. A coital, Lae bron led ley wrens claim a fronthet for the purchase of Wie.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an order or reform group and mentions cigarette policy and civic concerns. No clear events, dates, or named entities are readable to define a concrete item.
Baltimore and Ohio rail officials announce President Murray will arrive this evening for his annual inspection trip over the main line and subsidiary routes. The change shifts plans from Monday to today with local division officials accompanying the party.
Early Wednesday morning Charles Riggs assistant yardmaster and brother of General Yearmaster W R Rives was struck on the head with a black jack by a negro and robbed of his watch and money. He is recovering and several similar hold ups have occurred at the Fairmont yard recently with William Turner the engineer injured and robbed nearby.
The Wilsonburg school will close Friday May 4 1906. A graduation program features Lola Randolph Snow Swiger and Magesé Wurst with Dr J M Callahan delivering the address. An admission fee of ten cents funds the event.
Delegates from across the South begin arriving for the Methodist Episcopal Church South conference in Birmingham. The gathering starts tomorrow and will continue for several weeks with Vice President Charles W attending as a fraternal deference.
PATUS France May 2 The city realigned its usual appearance therapy The military and police patrols have been withdrawn and most labor concentrations resumed work King Edward arrived today on a thrassage visit.
West Virginia University president D B Purinton rejects claims of a conspiracy to block Dr Maxey from reelection. He states no annual election exists for Taw Faculty, no evidence of jealousy or plans to change personnel, and no credible threat to university harmony. May 1 1906.
In Salem the bond election favored the proposal to issue bonds for street paving. Voters approved by about four to one with 356 for and 82 against of 438 total. The plan calls for bonds at about fifty dollars per year for paving, with abutting property owners covering two thirds of the paving cost.
Gus Smith describes a proposed school regulation tied to student routines during monthly cycles. He cites nine recent concerns about attendance and safety and notes teachers must observe odd and even day schedules based on arm position as a sign of readiness.
A person reported hearing a whistle around 11:30 this morning believed to signal a fire. Authorities determined the sound was not from a conflagration and likely a different whistle.
A quiet wedding took place Wednesday noon at the parsonage beside Golf Club M. F as Th. S. K. Arbuthnot joined in marriage with Bee H. in a ring ceremony. The event marked a small, intimate union attended by close friends.
Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor Mutealf to present to President Roosevelt a plan by former Mayor Phelan for a government guaranteed municipal bond issue of 200000000 to rebuild San Francisco. The Senate debated a petition from Governor Pardee requesting payment of state claims against the government, with the committee on claims referred and a resolution of thanks extended by the Senate.
The Yoral fund drive in San Frattisco shows growth with a total to date of 1,289.80. Listed donors include Anita Na, Kanal Pothinn, Chhrksburg Colored Social Club, James Dunkley, John Hickenbotham, Herbert Ransell, Anton Wilton, and Dale Dean among many others.
Commemoration for St Josephs Academy closing described with a senior class list including Mist Joanna Wellman and Nettie Gould. The usual elaborate program will be observed at Centen Inia Nall mid afternoon with attendees expected.
Mr Petersen arrives in Clarksburg as a wholesale dealer from Prisoky Micha and will establish permanent residence within the month. He appears connected with a newly chartered financial or auditing entity, presenting as a traveling auditor for the company and expressing satisfaction with local prospects while listing numerous clerical or managerial associations. The text mentions a large member base and alleged irregularities without clear details.
Insurance loss details from Martford Connecticut report an incident connected to a San Francisco firm. The statement estimates costs and impacts for the Ante Fire Insurance Company and related parties.
The voyage starts from Louisville on September first to recover vast treasure said to lie in the calm seas. Capt. Bettes and partners charter a Chicago company with $85,000 capital, aiming to salvage wrecks and claim twenty five percent of any treasure found.
In St Petersburg on May 2 officials announce the resignation of Count Witten as premier has been averted and he will be succeeded by M. Goremtin, former minister of the interior. Cabinet changes will be officially announced tomorrow.
In a variant of a late Kessler News notice, Hugh Barker of Salem was admitted to Kestler hospital for treatment after sustaining injuries. J.B. One of Burnsville was reported to be under observation following a past event, with care noted as ongoing.
News dispatch reports a general strike threat as the Studie Federation of Labor convenes in Wihiebing. Leaders including F. F. McCray push for reform and a McCray-led presidency, while President Nugent seeks candidacy. Officials estimate up to 20,000 workers potentially idle as coal and port operations halt, with protests spreading from Cleveland to Toledo.
An official from a major mine operator reports a labor shortage in the region as coal production rises with prewar demand. He notes scarce miners and growing competition among companies for workers, predicting continued pressure on supply.
In Morgantown based case Grant wins a land dispute with the Chis Brothers over a final tract along the Cheat River. The court found Grant in possession of the disputed property. Also William Green was convicted for defacing a rural mailbox at Wilsonburg with a 200 fine and a capias issued. Nancy Randolph's ejectment suit against Baltimore & Ohio Railroad began near Salem over land west of the depot. The term is expected to adjourn sine die soon.
Fire erupted on Hornor Avenue this afternoon around 2245 hours and was described as a patient expanded protest by Sam McClannahan. Fire crews fought the blaze as water was scarce, with limited work by inmates at the base contributing to extinguishing the flames.
Fragmentary text notes several individuals and actions but lacks coherent event details or dates. It references a mayor and a legal figure with garbled names, offering no verifiable outcome or location.
Governor Folk of Missouri and Governor Beckam attend a major education conference in Lexington with officials from New York and other states. The event features addresses and formal receptions as the conference runs through Friday and draws prominent leaders.
The report notes America winning the Olympic games with a 75 point score, mentioning Sullivan as manager and referencing participants from the era with details about placements and national teams.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.