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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
1
A chaotic gossiping report describes rising crime and sensational incidents in the city. It recounts alleged thefts including pocketbooks and money, the involvement of a woman named Empin Green, and a suspect named Prendfoot amid an evening arrest and a confusing sequence of events.
Workers at West Parkliss Co industrial during the quiet day faced a sudden protest as managers shifted production. Otis union leaders from Cleveland and nearby towns urged a stoppage at midnight Sunday, then returned to work after authorities paused the dispute.
An unclear text fragment mentions SID Be Bell, a known local violinist in Glen Elk, with references to an appointment and a failed plan involving a friend and some cubs. Mayor Southern of Adame is cited in connection with a mistaken act.
May 1 Denver voters show Republicans winning key posts but text incomplete. It notes the likely plan for two commissioners and three election supervisors, with seven aldermen, while Democrats win remaining aldermen.
A fragmented report notes S. Stuart of Inon facing Tol eral cont dine charges while a grand jury case proceeds. It mentions Piquitid bowl, Max, and Marshal timd with internal revenue matters and a lawsuit against rz.
An outdoor club named the Traders Walking Club is organized with president Paivicius Kiggins. Members meet daily at 6 am for a five mile country walk, then shower, bath, and breakfast. The group plans a small initiation fee and outfits with gear and a health focused routine.
The Standard Oil Company today announced higher selling prices on all high grade gasoline. Seventy to seventy two test gasoline increases by one half cent per gallon while other high grades rise by one cent per gallon. Official said demand for high grade gasoline grows with auto use. New price range for 1 hind 72 test gasoline is from 15 ve to 22 emis per gallon.
Capitol Land Company offers ten dollars for the first person to name the location of five premier Harrison County lots in its Morkeburn addition. To claim, send a letter by noon Saturday June 9 with contact intent about purchasing at ten cents and up, no street numbers or names in the reply, to Capitol Land Company Clarksburg WV.
Frank B McMunn and Clara M Stanfield were married by Rev John A Reynolds in a small ceremony at the Catholic rotary. The couple left for New Matamoras to spend their honeymoon with relatives. McMunn works at Theodore Reichert's parlor and the bride is described as a pretty popular young lady. L Highland returned from Wheel visit.
A planned Clarksburg Board of Trade meeting did not draw a packed crowd at the courthouse Tuesday night. About fifty people attended, including curious locals. Ex-State Senator S. F. Reed called the meeting to order near 9 o clock, with N. B. McCarty as chair and Frank Dennison as secretary. A committee of ten was formed to draft a constitution and by laws, to report within 24 hours with names published. The session adjourned to Friday week for continuation.
A blaze at Mount Eagle assembly grounds near Chattanooga May 6 destroyed several cottages and threatened the immense auditorium, which was saved after a hard fight. Loss was about 25000 dollars. Remains of John Green were recovered from Winfield college ruins. Green, a cigarette smoker, is suspected to have started the fire.
Patrick Fleming fifty a miner at the Fairmont Coal shaft died at Miners Hospital Fairmont at 2 o clock Wednesday morning from injuries after being run down by R and O passenger train No 4 near the shaft Tuesday night Found unconscious on the track at 1 am he had skull fracture no hope remains He resided west of the shaft and is survived by wife and four children.
Judges from Evansville, Mount Vernon, and nearby areas met in Decatur to discuss a restraining order against a general assembly spanning Union and Presbyterian churches. The conference aimed to halt formal actions and preserve existing church affiliations pending further court action.
Hon. W. P. Hubbard, Republican candidate for Congress in the district, arrived from Wheeling and stayed at the Waldo. He was warmly received with strong assurances of support from local Republicans, who praise his intellect, sincerity, and standing in the legal profession. He expressed confidence in a favorable convention outcome and will travel to Weston and Lewis County to campaign.
The program lists pieces and performers for a Friday recital at a chapel. Selections include Wild Flowers, Reverie, Blue Bird Polka, Mountain Maid, Intermezzo, Serenade, Bridal March, Lohengrin, Canzona, and Rondo Brilliante among others. Performers include Miss Atchison, Bessie Good, Eva Shinn, Grace Dressler, and several student names with various instrument shows.
The Senate opened with discussion on a railroad rate bill as the substitute amendment tied to an immediate subject of consideration. Senator Culbertson proposed a substitute altering a prior provision to allow family members of railroad employees and bona fide attorneys to accept accommodations under certain conditions.
Lloyd Goodwin aged 22 fell from the Baltimore and Ohio bridge at Barnes crossing while walking near the tracks. He survived with abdominal pain and possible internal injuries while authorities warned against trespassing on railroad yards and rails.
Postmaster Sherman C Denham announces a new rural route No 3 running from Clarkeburg to Tarkshte and Glen Fal thence Northtow, covering about twelve miles. Beginning Monday July 16, service will run daily with a $504 sale including horse hire. Carrier departs Clarkshun at Leténdelash and returns at 4 p.m. daily. The route stems from Washington through Congressman B B Novener efforts.
The will of the late John Sutton of Bridgeport was filed in probate court in Clarksburg. Executors are Walker T. Sutton and Charles A. Sutton. Anne Freese acts as bondsman. The widow receives life use of a Bridgeport house and two lots, then to daughter Maude Sutton Batten for life. Batten gets a house where she lives, $200, and her mother’s estate after her death to heirs or sons. Sons receive 210 acre Elk district farm to care for their mother for life. All remaining property to be split equally between the two sons and the daughter.
The Episcopal chapel hosts an evening organ recital featuring Gilbert, Clarkburg’s well known organist, with soprano Miss Budd. The program includes Dubois March of the Magi Kings and Bach-Gounod pieces. No admission charge. donations support Christ Church choir.
An item notes that several individuals from Enriched City faced court on Wednesday morning for drunkenness, with minimal readable details including a mention of a fine of five dollars.
Temporary chair B. McCarty leads the meeting to form a board of trade and asks a ten member committee to draft constitution and by laws. They are to meet at Waldo hotel Thursday at 1 o clock. Members named include Ey T Weir Reed Lamberd Denham Dutcan Smiley Robinson and Gaylord.
The irrigation fair organizers appointed F R Moore ALT Parr Ellaworth Cork W Hareey and J B Deion to arrange a big July meet on the new grounds. Six half mile races best 2 of 3 format. Maxwell Stont White Moore Lewis to draft a dream list for Wig August fair. Special program adopted. 1 000 copies to be printed for horsemen and nearby states. Water wells to be drilled by Kester. Traction Co to extend lines. $7 in capital stock to be refunded. additional stalls and stand construction near completion by June 1.
Mrs Baxter of Wolf Summit underwent an operation at Guy hospital with Tra Kahle Bart Lett and Johnston as surgeons. Mrs John TaFontaine had a window operation at Gre Kester Monday. W R Koehler of Wolf Summit was operated on for appendicitis at the Kessler Monday. Mrs Harry Layton had a minor operation Tuesday at the Kesler. Mr Terine, a surgical patient, was discharged from the Kesler.
A fragmented notice from Fairmont reports a circus passing through town with mentions of Parnes Bills and W. P. Weekley. The text references Clare Weeisebiey and Shor ttekin, but details are unclear. Local reader may recall a small incident or crowd movement linked to the event.
A long fragment discusses a planned Chop Suey restaurant in the city offering Chinese cuisine in an oriental setting. It notes officials’ cautious stance toward new concepts, mentions local residents’ curiosity, and previews anticipated arrivals from major cities to establish an authentic kitchen and dining room.
Two railroad workers Wetley Welle and Ollie Bowman died in a rail incident near Fowlerton on the Cincinnati and Louisville line. The cause remains unknown.
Police report a man connected to a medical job was found hanged at his residence. The incident occurred in Indiana and the man was reportedly recently removed from an offer or position. The investigation continues.
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple names including Mrs Brent Menthe and Mrs Beane with unclear context. Reads like a social or community note lacking dates or events and contains stray place words such as Singinia and Avid. Hard to determine the exact news item or action.
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