General Baker Dies at 55 in Honorable Funeral
Obituary from The Telegram eulogizes General Samuel B. Baker as a devoted husband and father, praising a spotless life and noble career. The article notes his death at fifty five, his significant newspaper work, and the family’s deep grief while offering condolences and hope for solace in the hereafter. It also reports coal production statistics for 1906, highlighting Pennsylvania and West Virginia figures, indicating Pennsylvania’s coal output and shifts in regional leadership.
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Samuel B. Baker
Baker
General Baker
Wis
God
Alehos
Hussand
Father
United’ State Ecological Survey
Edward W. Parker
United States
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Little Mountain State
Potential Republican Ticket With Cannon And Hughes
The text discusses Joe Cannon as a possible Republican presidential nominee and Governor Hughes of New York as vice president. It notes Cannon’s strong Illinois base and Hughes’ prominent governorship, suggesting their pairing could dominate the national convention and be formidable enough to defeat democracy.
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Joe Cannon Wille
Hughes
New York
Cannon
Tlmnois
Union
Ucket
Clarksburg Poised for State Medical Conventions
State doctors and several organizations plan to hold next annual conventions in Clarksburg, signaling the city as a favored meeting site. The Telegram extends gratitude for General Baker's death notices and invites locals to follow forthcoming marriage department updates.
Early 20th Century Political Ruminations and Rail Notes
Fragmented report discusses Uncle Joy, Rumantene St. Uncle Joy endorsing a presidential nomination as “sooner Moms,” noting skepticism toward “summer dogs.” Mentions two tentative Baltimore & Ohio railroad schedules for West Virginia officials. Reflects on Foraker’s defiance, Thaw case, Hartje muddle, and state conventions naming Clarksburg as next meeting site with rising real estate activity.
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West Virginia
Baltimore & Co Railroad
Storm lifts circus tent at Fairmont causing panic
A severe storm hit Fairmont on Saturday evening striking the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus tents. The canvas rose as wind battered the big tent, sparking panic among spectators. The Doles kept calm as the canvas settled and no injuries occurred, with only a portion of the show performed.
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Fairmont
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Happenings in the State Towns and Events
Summary of scattered state items: Fairmont steamboat excursions inaugurated. a short line railroad projected from Charleston to Parkersburg. Elkins hosts Grafton high school commencement. Nellie Grey returned home with Italian companion. Star City to hold first election June 14 with $25,000 bank capital. Morgantown claims seven parks. an insane man with cow arrest in Parkersburg. Cyrus Neff drowns escaping arrest near Union Mines. two men in Parkersburg jail linked to Spencer post office robbery. Italian stabbing victim dies in Fairmont hospital.
Election of Clarksburg Commandery No 18 Knights Templar
The regular annual election of Clarksburg Commandery No 18 Knights Templar will be held Tuesday evening in Masonic hall. Work in the Red Grass degree will also be performed. Refreshments will be served by a committee and the meeting is expected to be very interesting.
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Clarksburg
Knights Templar
Masonic Hall
State Commander C C Showalter to Visit Clarksburg Knights
State Commander C C Showalter of the Knights of the Maccabees of West Virginia comes from Parkersburg to visit the Clarksburg tent. A meeting at Eagles hall in the Traders annex will begin at 7 30 tonight. All Knights are urged to attend.
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C. C. Showalter
Knights of the Maccabees
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Eagles Hall
Traders Annex
Drunken Disorder at City Police Court Session
Mayor Crile presided as six drunk cases were heard at the regular police court session. Irvin Kidd received five days in default of a $5 fine, while Okey Matheney, Willam C. Lindsay, Fred Pierson and Lloyd Brown were each jailed three days. Willam Ross forfeited a $4 fine plus costs by failing to appear.
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Crile
Irvin Kidd
Cail
Okey Matheney
Willam C. Lindsay
Fred Pierson
Lloyd Brown
Willam Ross
Conte
Real estate transfers in Union and Clarke districts
DPREDS RECORDED. Cevl BL Ross to C. RK. Odell, one lot. Northvigy, F. I. Campbell to J. L. Campbell. 206 acres, Union district. N. B. McCarty to Will BH. Morris, 1 lot. Clarke district. Mary EB. Gill to Thomas J. Hanfey, 1 lot. Kelley HM, city.
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Cevl
Ross
C. RK. Odell
Northvigy
F. I. Campbell
J. L. Campbell
Union
N. B. McCarty
Will BH. Morris
Clarke
Mary EB. Gill
Thomas J. Han Fey
Kelley
City
Marriage License Granted to James Wolfe and Annie Danley
A marriage license has been issued to James Wolfe and Annie Danley. The official record confirms the license grant and lists the two individuals as applicants for matrimony.
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James Wolfe
Annie Danley
Warrant Dismissed For From And Baker At Waldo Mines
Magistrate Gordon dismissed the warrant against Tobe From and Mrs Ira Baker for unlawfully living together after a Saturday hearing. Evidence failed to sustain the charge and the pair were discharged. Dr and Mrs Kenning Howell returned from Huntington where they attended the West Virginia State Medical Association meeting.
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Gordon
Ira Baker
Waldo Mines
Kenning Howell
Huntington
West Virginia State Medical Association
Girl of the Golden West in Fairmont May 25
David Belasco demonstrates lighting mastery in The Girl of the Golden West at Grand Opera House Fairmont on Saturday May 25. Act four presents a dawn prairie scene as the reforming road agent and the girl move toward new destinies. Interested patrons should contact M D Christe for tickets.
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David Belasco
Grand Opera House
Fairmont
Ramerrez
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Clarksburg
M. D. Christe
Arguments on Motion to Substitute Trustees in Mrs Eddy's Estate
In Concord New Hampshire today May 20 arguments were heard in superior court on the trustees motion to be substituted as plaintiffs in the suit seeking an accounting of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy's estate and property.
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Associated Press
Concord, N. H
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Mr Coffman Dead in Shinnston Burial at Home
The body of L. D. Cofman of Shinnston was brought home Saturday evening from Fairmont for burial. He died in Cook's hospital in the Interplace from spinal meningitis after a few days illness.
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L. D. Cofman
Shinnston
Fairmont
Cook’s Hospital
Huling leaves Clarksburg for Kalama to run store and bowing
Thomas Huling, former manager of the Clarksburg team in the West Penn League, departed Clarksburg Monday for Kalama in Michigan to operate a cigar store and bowling alley.
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Thomas Huling
Clarksburg
Kalama#00
Mich
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Grafton High School
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