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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1910
Page
1
President Taft received a report showing fourteen million dollars in cuts for the next fiscal year after issuing an ultimatum to department heads. He expressed satisfaction with the initial progress but insisted more reductions are needed across agencies.
Policeman White escaped with a marrow wound after a shooter fired from a dark area among freight cars at the Baltimore Ohio station in Glen Elk. The bullet hit his mace arm and hand, tearing through wood as White stood by the western brick platform end near the witching tower. Police pursued the assailant but the shooter eluded capture.
Washington D C November 30 list of fourth class postmasters appointed in West Virginia across counties including Cabell Greenbrier Preston McDowell Logan Greenbrier and McDowell counties. Appointments include Snodgrass Guthrie Skigus Maddieston Osworth Laud and others replacing deceased resigned or removed postmasters.
Nov 10 Norfolk & Western collision near PerJntown Ohio claims Brakeman Hut of Wayne WV dead and three others injured, among the injured Roland Jacobs Reeman Clint Smith and Pyles of Portsmouth. A supervisor reportedly demanded orders at the scene. The misread text references dates and places with unclear spellings.
A fractured report describes a former minister jailed over alleged adultery and a boy youth troop led by Otto Binkley with drills in tracking, compass and outdoor skills. It notes Miss Hetture, a parish house medical lead, and mentions award of a crime linked to a store incident and a remarriage case.
Exkins Ix, senator from DC, continues to recover after a sequence of improvements following an especially good day. He remains in bed but is expected to be up soon as doctors project a swift return.
Marriage licenses granted to Willan Morrison and Ruth Bonnett, and Albert Turner with Cynthia Cortmeton in a local docket. Cleared entries reflect the City Clerk’s office filings for immediate nuptial permits.
West Virginia will see twelve river and creek bridges authorized for federal funding and routing in the coming year. Plans and site maps were approved by the War Secretary, listing projects on the Kanawha, Ohio, Ohio River tributaries and other streams with dates of approval ranging from 1909 to 1910 and involving multiple railroad and county authorities.
Arriving in Washington on November 30 Representative Woodyard of West Virginia is confined to his Marlborough apartment with a severe cold and may be out in a few days. Secretary J L Lebm has arrived and opened Hubbard's office. Hubbard himself is due soon. Congressmen Sturgiss Gaines and Hughes are not expected back until late this week or early next, though their offices are open.
cDWRIEN HOME vrs A M Morrison of Lambert's and related local hospital report ill defined. Patient names and recovery status unclear due to damaged OCR.
A four year old boy from Nutterdare, Wirt Form, contracted diphtheria yesterday. Oral Service workers assisted at the home while arrangements were made to transfer him to CrakemBor for further care and observation.
On November 20 a single rack railway bridge set along the Baltimore and Onto line at Rostemburg will be replaced by a new double-track bridge in forty minutes. The work, conducted by the railway company, aims to minimize disruption with no timetable changes for passengers. damage to the railway network is anticipated to be contained.
George Littn, an office employee of the Eureka Hips Line Company, drank poison and died twenty four hours later in Mannington. He was 42 years old and unmarried. Body to be taken to Mondiilla, Pa for burial.
Washington November 20 Senator Nathan is laid up with a stomach weakness and fatigue from overwork. His physician says the condition is not dangerous but will prevent his attendance at the opening of the next Senate session. The illness stems from exhaustion and lack of vitality.
Katherine Figgensy presented at First Methodist Epiccapat church Tuesday night as part of the entertainment course. The program featured diverse acts from immigrant subject pieces to humorous sketches and a touching tale The Tiny Gee Gee. Manager Clyde O Law noted a judge’s message for a December lecture and the audience welcomed the event as a potential highlight of the course.
Governors from Kentucky and others arrived by special train in Louisville for a conference to run through Saturday. The schedule includes talks on gubernatorial duties, cabinet appointments, removals, and related responsibilities as they prepare for state work.
Sheriff M J Francig announces his office will stay open tonight to collect taxes as the discount period nears its end. The late hours are to help residents meet the Whe period deadline amid confusion over exact end time.
A Rivers and Harbors Committee session was held to frame the river and harbor bill before Congress. Chairman Alewinder plans another meeting soon as work accelerates, targeting an earlier result before the session opens. The report notes strong sentiment in favor of the bill and mentions attendance by committee members from various states.
A fragmented report details September and October fire and destruction events. It cites specific firms such as Belington Ice and Bottling, Bully Lumber, and Bone Butkhenson in Upshur and Randolph counties, with losses ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars and varying insurance coverages.
Nov 30 New York Dr Cook, an explorer, questions if he actually reached the North Pole in his forthcoming Hampton's magazine article. He plans to return to the United States by December 22 and admits doubt about his polar achievement after reflection.
Consul General Tolin B. Bnodsruss of West Virginia, stationed in Moscow, Russia, reports to the state department that Moscow traders claim growing requirements for furs will outpace rapidly diminishing supply. The result is higher prices this season. The Arctic trapping authorities note a decline in trapping activity due to remote regions and fire dangers.
Jemse Hooper, a clerk at Waldo drug store, suffers a severe tonsillitis attack at his mother Mrs. C. W. Hamrichouse's home on Wennger Street in Indiana. The report notes the incident occurred November 20 and mentions Terry Mace, a hero of many printings, dead on a date at Harrdwan Tyna of old Ate Teng Tan Tear.
The state rests its case against Charles Lewis in a theft of a large amount of wool from Towndes wool house. Lewis admits handwriting in the matter but says he only did it for Max Levy who was seeking the wool. Witnesses will continue as the defense presents its evidence.
Washington notes 20 reparation orders involving West Virginians. Gavaxo Fire Brick Co. versus Belmore and Ohio Railroad Co. refunds $1247 for overcharge on one carload of ground floor clay. Williams, Pa. Weston, W. Va. Milling Co. against Norfolk and Western Ry and others refunds $19.39 for overcharge on lumber from Causey dale Va to South Charlie.
Reports depict ongoing consolidation within the coal and oil sectors. Proceedings note a secretary’s annual report, sales manager remarks, and a special Board of Trade trip with industry guests. A Wheeling,WV address by Mize Virginia previews an upcoming Bureau of Mines program.
Nicholas M White is listed for night shift work at jas Borctofore with unspecified duties and location details truncated in the discarded OCR fragment. The item records a staffing assignment during night hours and references the Borctofore establishment.
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