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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1907

Page

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Train Collision Kills Four Near Wheeling West Virginia

A collision between westbound Baltimore and Ohio No. 2 from New York and eastbound freight near Wheeling West Virginia killed Fireman Christy and Brslgh Fireman Thomas and four others. Conductor and engineer injured. passenger C A Riley unharmed. Cause listed as a misunderstanding of orders.

Oe. Uy Associated Preez Wheeling W. Va New York Chicago Baltimore & Ohio Road Ee Rock Psihier Burton C. G. Warmster Bellaire Christy Thomas C. A. Riley

Pitched Battle on Sugar Island Kills Two in Kentucky

In Middlesboro Kentucky on Sugar Island a battle left John Howard and Martin Green dead and Howard fatally wounded. Jim and George Green were badly hurt with others injured as authorities investigate the melee.

Associated Presa Middlesboro Sugar

Mayor bans street preaching amid Western Federation ties

Tay Associated Press reports Hoise Idaho May 7 where Mayor Hataet orders enforcement against street preaching during Haywood related rallies and Western Federation activities. City remains quiet as Judge Wood weighs defense request for a bill of particulars.

Tay Preaz Hoise Tdsho Hataet Haywood Western Federation of Miners

Tax Inquisitors Win Their Case Nationwide

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that circuit court judgments against tax inquisitors be vacated and the inquisitors receive full compensation at the agreed rate. Gillian announced the decision, estimating total compensation around 50,900 dollars for all tax inquisitors statewide.

Associated Press Columbus State Supreme Court Gilfillan Dayton Tsx Circuit Court Gillian

Fight to finish in Ohio contest tight with Taft forces

Senator WK met with Governor Harris and Secretary Malloy amid a heated Republican split. Dick declared no compromise in the struggle with the Taft forces, signaling a hard line as events unfold in Columbus.

OHTO Associated Frees Columbus Harris Malloy Taft

British Irish Administrative Council Bill Introduced

In London on May 7 the Irish council bill to establish and fund an Administrative Council at Dublin was introduced in the House of Commons by the chief secretary for Ireland. In Birmingham the jury returned a verdict in the case of Alex R. Chisholm, former paying teller, charged with embezzling $200,000 from the National Bank.

Associated Press Sirmingham, Als Alex R. Chisholm Bank of Birmingham Ody

Funston Ready To Take A Plan

San Francisco May 7 The United Railways in this city discharged all employees who failed to report for duty and prepared to run cars with strikebreakers. Federal troops are not yet anticipated. A Baptist ministers council meets at Enon Baptist church near Bristol to decide on the ordination of Hegar Sheets with Rev L B Peters and others attending.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal United Railways Company General Funston Council of Baptists Minsters Enon Baptist Church Bristol Heg.ar. Sheets L. B. Peters A. B. McDanel Lloyd W. Holden George W. Wootter Shinnston L. B. Moore Parkersburg

Peel Tree man recovers after appendicitis operation

Frank White of Peel Tree brother of Cashier H. White of Union National Bank is recovering nicely in a local hospital after an appendicitis operation Sunday.

Frank White Peel Tree H. White Union National Bank

Mrs Hollister to Attend State Maccabees Convention

Mrs Lillian M Hollister Supreme Commander of the Ladies of the Maccabees of the World arrives in Port Huron Mich to attend the state convention and to present the program for an address at the public meeting to be held at the courthouse Thursday night.

Lillian M. Hollister The Ladies of the Maccabees of the World Port Huron Mich Order Court House John B. Payne Clarksburg Detroit Knights of the Maccabees Ladies of the Maccabees MQS Helen T. Burt Helen” T. Burt Wheeling

Beever Brook Mine Family Fire Kills Three

A fire at Beever Brook mining village in Hazleton PA killed three members of the Ditengey family including a miner's wife and two children. The blaze destroyed their house and a nearby row of nother houses. Fire crews battled the flames but the victims perished in the blaze.

Ity Hazleton Pa Joseph Ditengey S Miner Bowses Beever Brook Vilage Meer

Leatherbury InscRed Col George Gebberbury Knee Injury

Fragmentary report notes Col George Gebberbury suffers a knee injury during training or action. Details are unclear from the OCR snippet but imply a medical concern affecting duties. Further text needed for full context.

Public Meeting Opens State Maccabees Convention

A public meeting in the courthouse Thursday at 8 pm features music by Wells's Orchestra and multiple addresses from Maccabees leaders and guests. The State convention begins Friday with a parade at 2 pm and a degree team contest for the State banner, followed by a banquet and parallel activities by the Ladies of the Maccabees and Uniform Bank.

Wells Helen T. Burt Bini Me West Supreme Record Keeper W. H. Sletser Cleveland Uniform Bank K. C. T. M Ladies of the Maccabees Uniform Bank

Street Car Line to Bridgeport Extension Planned

The Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Company aims to extend its line from Grasse lli to Bridgeport a distance of about two and a half miles. Work could start within weeks as Bridgeport experiences an industrial growth bringing factories and expanded commerce. Residents welcome the service anticipating strong patronage and a profitable prospect.

Fairmont & Clarksburg Tracion Company Grasselli Bridggport Bridgetport Bridgeport Moat

Retail Clerks Meet to Back Early Closing Movement

The Retail Clerks association gathered at Eugie hall with about forty members. Glen Extt has joined the closing movement and local merchants plan window cards promoting early closing. Many retail stores are expected to join the effort.

Retail Clerks" Association Test Nigst Eugie Glen Ext Carde

Five Graduates At Broaddus Institute This Week

Five graduates will be recognized at Broaddus Institute with events starting Friday night March 1. The baccalaureate sermon is set for Sunday morning June 3 at First Baptist Church by Rev Dr Elkanah Halley, the principal. Commencement occurs Wednesday June 5 with graduates Lot Adams Kerfoot Boughner Martin L Baldwin Faith Kemper and Grace Lightburn.

Obscure Entry Lets Nocturnal Bystanders In

A fragmented OCR note mentions a person named Michael and a place Sardis with unclear details about a person living there. The text is garbled and provides no verifiable event or outcome to summarize.

Lunatic Slays Six in San Francisco Home

A man named Walter Charley Davis fatally shot six residents at 414 Pierres street in San Francisco during a fit of insanity. Victims include Orson Bush and his wife with their two young sons, M H Zinton, a carpenter, and Mrs Dillon D Carothers an elderly boarder. Davis was overpowered and handed to police as a crowd gathered.

Uly Associated Press Ban Francisco Walter Charley Davis Carpenter Pierres Street Orson Bush W. & Bard M.H. Zinton New Yorks Dillon D. Carothers

Glarkeburg Driving and Riding Club Formed at Waldo Hotel

The Glarkeburg Driving and Riding Club was organized at the Waldo hotel. Officers elected: John W. Davis president Haymond Maxwell secretary and treasurer. Executive committee members B. B. Delson R. J. Gazley and Arthur Parsons. A constitution and by laws adopted. The club lists 31 members and a ten dollar fee. Plans for future work were announced but not detailed.

Glarkeburg Waldo Hotel John W. Davis Haymond Maxwell B. B. Delson R. J. Gazleynd Arthur Parsons

Revolver Yields After Suspect Resists Arrest at Wilconburg

Constable Shrader tried to arrest Price George Monday afternoon at Wilconburg. George ran, but Shrader drew a revolver, causing George to surrender. In Magistrate Harry Gordon’s court, George was fined $2 and costs for disturbing the peace and required to post a $50 bond to keep the peace for six months. he furnished the bond and was released.

Shrader Price George Witsenburg George Harry Gordon Maderis-Hill-Clark Coal Co Wilconburg C. H. Springer Gordon

Time runs out for towns to publish financial statements

Charleston May 7 The time is up for several towns to print their financial statements and those noncompliant will be severely dealt with An official said many towns in the state avoid the legal newspaper rate and have failed to make their financial conditions known through the press

Charleston

Multimillionaire Eat By Asanciaved Presa Sw Tork

The fragmentary text mentions a multimillionaire and names such as Asanciaved Presa and Charles EK, with a date hint May 7. Details are unclear, but the items suggest a boating or business context involving notable individuals.

Asanciaved Presa TORK Charles EK

Drug Trust Hearing Delayed as Government Seeks Injunction

The government postponed the antimony of the Drug Trust case in Indianapolis with 42 defendants. A decree granting a perpetual injunction is expected tomorrow, advancing the government’s aim to dissolve the organization. Separately a Montana train robbery near Welch’s is reported with an engineer killed and a fireman wounded. two to three robbers fled, bloodhounds used in the search, no money recovered.

Associates Trees Indianapolis Ind Asabet Drug Trust Associated Press Butt Mont J ‘Coast Limited Fle Welch Frank Clow

Arrest Warrant Leads to Custody for Support Case

Arthur Z Hil of Grassells chemical works was arrested Tuesday by Constable Ford on a warrant from Magistrate Gordon’s court issued by his wife Emma May Hitt for failure to support their minor children. He appeared Thursday at 1 o'clock. The report also notes the burial of 54 year old Columbia Hd wards at West Union and mentions family relations. further details are unclear.

Arthur Z. Hil Grassells Chemical Works Ford Gordon's Court Emma May “Hitt Hill

Reichstag Advances Pact Reading Between U S and Germany

The Reichstag in Berlin today approved the first reading of a commercial modus vivendi proposed between the United States and Germany. The tentative accord aims to ease trade friction and set preliminary terms for ongoing relations during evolving diplomatic talks.

Sevccteted Press Berlin Te Reichstag Germany

Hope Natural Gas Drilling Progress Spotted Across Counties

Reports show Hope Natural Gas Company active in Katy Lick and adjacent areas drilling test wells. Projects include the MV Plant farm in Bardia District and multiple tests on W Swigh J Dy Fortney farms, with activity along Teamile Creek and Limestungere coal district.

Hope Natural Gar Co Katy Lickeawe Bardia Hope Pany Te Bulding Bagte W. & Swigh J. Dy Fortney Farma Teamile Creek Philadel Phila J. W. Flowers E. Lee Com Katy Lick Run Ages Dis Tomuparty Limestungere Coal District Iustom Gay Company Canningham Fas Union District Filtanalysis Snd Lassie

Art store opening by Col Caln promises Japanese works

Fragmentary notes describe Col A Caln opening an art store linked to imperial themes and planning to showcase Japanese art wares. The text hints at a strategic or ceremonial context but remains unclear on specifics of location or dates.

Col A. Caln Te Pers

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Feitniers AU Fecape Miraculous State of Ohio RIS Council Gen. Funston Idergoes Leatherbury George PB Gebberbury Maccabees State State Convention of Maccabees Mayor L. ©. Crile C. C. Showalter Supreme Commander D. P. Markey Fairmont and Clarksburg ‘Traction Company Metadl Broaddus Institute Jane Michael Real Drwing Club Looes Obi Outrigre Arthur E. Hill West Union Columbia Hdwards C.D. Goff Adamston San Diego Victoria Coronado Washington William Rice Reichstag Broad Oaks Ash Chapel Methodist Episcopal Ash Chapel Schill Sams Day School Braid Oaks B.O. Orchestra Ward Rogers Mineos Zella Stuart As . Smal Atisa Freda Eley Béla Albert Hendrick Addle Natter Albert Huubrick F. C Ofens Art Store
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