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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1906
Page
1
Report describes a break in at the Hugls club room by two men, an axe used to gain entry, a raid on Monday afternoon, witnesses present, and authorities investigating a disturbance tied to intoxication charges. Randolph and John cited in connection with the incident as officials note lack of access to the room.
A midseason stoppage disrupted a crowd at Glarkaburg and Grafton as a ball game was halted amid disputes. P T Koblegard declared no Sunday play, sparking quiet criticism and questions about why the decision was not communicated earlier.
Reunion Park hosts a local matchup this afternoon as the Arkslure team faces a masculine “Show Girl” club. The Pets boast noted athletes and a strong lineup with several new players joining the locals for today’s contest.
Travelers Initiate Clarksburg Council No 28 Unit Commercial Travers gained four new members at its meeting held in Washington with Joseph Wearoy GQ AL Blase E P Kinney DS King. The council elected W J Newton as representative and I I Crows as alternate to the Grand Council. The dates May 24 25 noted.
The Adameton Lodge of Odd Fellows observed its anniversary with services led by Rev. J.T. Foster at the Agameton United Church in Peluck. Members from Clarksburg Port and Wilsonbury branches attended the preaching service.
A residence on Lew Street linked to attorney H. T. Hineston is being bought. The plan is to finalize the deal after court action concludes. The property is described as a desirable lot in a fine neighborhood.
Moser Slayton and Bryan attended the opening of Lewis Bis Grocery Store in the Rookery on Saturday night. The new venture aims to serve a large local trade. Lewis Bis has prior wholesale experience and seeks success in this venture, with patrons already showing support.
Washington May 7 Almost every passing day brings testimony on the Elkins act as rebates are challenged in court and in editorials. Support grows from Standard Oil to New Haven and Burlington cases while Republican and Democratic papers urge enforcement of the law and fair carrier practices.
A garbled OCR passage mentions race and public safety with references to a confrontation. It describes a man in a tense moment at a line and foot of a stage, a gunfire event, and a nearby commentary. Names and specifics are unclear due to transcription errors.
The proclamation by Harvey W. Harmer mayor of Clarkeburg designates Main from Second to Fourth and surrounding streets as march route for the Sir Knights parade on Wednesday May 9 1906. It requests limited vehicle and horse use on Main Third Fourth Mechanic Pike and Glen Elkbridge during the march from 2 to 4 pm with a 3 30 pm finish at the Main street bridge and courthouse area.
The local Eagles present the Show Girl production by B C Whitney tonight to aid San Francisco relief. Noted performers include Hilda Thomas and a line of metropolitan favorites such as Lou Hall, John Mytin, Esther Wallace, Raymond Belmont, Nat Wixon, Marty Thornton, Burt Eaton, Wm Fuller, Troubadour Four, Rainbow Sisters and thirty singing and dancing girls.
Sammel Wallace is dead and Matthew Arwrell is wounded after a pistol duel sparked by a quarrel earlier today in Randall. Authorities report a fatal shooting scene with limited details.
The Senate hears Sen Elkins argue for amendments to a pending bill addressing railroad practices and mine equipment costs. Supporters praise cogent reasoning and precise information while opponents fear the amendments may be adopted or risk embedding evils into the measure.
Browning courtroom notes describe conflicting testimonies over who fired the fatal shot. Rymer’s account appears most credible to jurors, while others contradict each other about gun ownership and sighting from high ground near an apple tree. Witnesses Jack son Lewis and Legia weigh in on coats and positions as Coroner Gamitr visits injured Ben Gill seeking statements.
On a Sunday evening at 520 o clock, Harry Flerton of Teagetat at Stone Mercer’s suffered burns when an alcohol cigar lighter ignited its wick and exploded. The flash and flames wounded him as the blast sent debris across the room, though the blaze was eventually controlled with limited further damage.
In New York on May 7 the final meeting of the committee representing the anthracite mine workers and mine owners in Pennsylvania will be held this afternoon. They aim to agree on the term of years and minor details for continuing the anthracite strike commission award.
George F. Tee was found dead in his New York City bed on Saturday night. The death notice arrived in Clarksburg and nephew George I. Tuncan left Sunday to bring the remains for burial Tuesday morning. He was the son of the late Judge George H. Lee of Clarksburg and brother of Dabney Lee and Mrs F J Duncan. He was a Clarkeburg native and longtime newspaper man with Chicago ties. he was forty years old.
Tet Monday mornings for Newburg. They were called there by the death of Mrs. Flani gan's Leather, John Fromhart, on Sunday evening.
Disjointed passages describe a confrontation where several individuals claim they used no weapon or were not engaged, while others allege Ferrel acted alone or with allies. Eyewitness inconsistencies surround whether a gun was used, displaced, or recovered, with officers noting cartridge details and a possible gun transfer.
Gunfire and an explosion tore open two vaults at Joseph Laiter on Rain Street, near the police station, as burglars staged a bold daytime heist. Standard Securities valued at twenty five thousand dollars were damaged. a five thousand dollar haul was reported. Attorney Bernie Crowe represents the case. Police pursue suspects.
Police arrested ten men on Sunday after a Saturday court action in a dry town. Eight cases linked to one offender, five paid fines to avoid jail, and two young men faced disorderly conduct charges. Oliver White made the arrests and two men received fifteen day sentences for non profane disorder.
Washington officials dispute a coal purchase in the Fairmont district with Clarence W. Wats, president of Consolidated Coal Co. He refuses to provide a contract copy to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Names such as Wheelwright and Black appear among those questioned while Berrycof of Detroit cites a loss of funds in related transit ventures.
Eyewitness notes confusion near the courthouse as a man is released from jail and authorities address the crowd. Fire safety and security measures are discussed as officials plan a meeting at 7:30 to address concerns and questions from attendees.
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