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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
1
Report states the KrupP factory was bombarded yesterday by Austrian forces causing damage to the buildings. An airman was uninjured and the attack was described as a major victory by the attackers.
Emperor William held a conference yesterday at Browlan with Artillery Chief of Staff and senior commanders. He visited a military hospital in Breslau as reports from Petrographers noted the planning session at Bene headquarters and acknowledged mobilization considerations.
Belgrade fell to Austro-Hungarian forces in a storming assault, breeched by bayonet near the city’s defenses. Reports describe chaotic entry as cheers rose among troops and observers in the aftermath.
Fragmentary OCR note references purchases and rents with amounts and names, plus a vague health status update of troops and front telegraph mention. Content is garbled and several proper nouns unreadable, making precise summary unreliable.
Washington reports Capith announces plans to release Cromquay and ease foot and mouth controls in select counties including Pennsylvania Michigan Kentucky with details to follow. Ohio mining officials say 15000 miners will strike and a joint conference will decide by 2 o'clock after failing to reach an agreement.
Funeral services for Mrs Thedocis Howell aged years, who died at her home, will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at the Lynth Osborn Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The Rev Mr Slaughter of Stealey Helgata will conduct. Survived by husband, two brothers Willian and Joly Wolverton, and five children all at home.
Benjamin F. Connelly of Liteo h ad been recommended for postmaster at that town by Congressman My Newly. The pension bureau is handling applications and rulings including Quiiy M. Carter of Clarksburg and Granderson Welling of Elm Grove with no change in star mul rate between New Marine vile and Littleton to include Wileyville and Biddicott. A list shows pensions increased for Don treverino Neely and others with monthly sums from $15 to $22,560.
In Moyamensing prison Philadelphia a murderer named William Abel, 38, was executed by electric chair under the new law replacing the gallows. Abel had killed twelve year old Thomas Kaun during an attack. Beginning now condemned murderers go to Bellefonte for electrocution. An appearance by a lurky bureau member occurred at Locust street home of Merendino, a Stout and Merindino partner.
An obituary outlines the death of Augustus Mickers a renowned resident of Wasrid died Wednesday at his home 5515 o'clock. The report details his last hours and mentions his wife widow Mrs Mary Ricker and eight daughters among the survivors. It notes Mickers long career with the New Central Cox Company and various postings before settling in the city. Further lines list his sons and extended family with little other context due to OCR garble.
At a special city council session on Wednesday a railroad gates project was ordered with Oreek to locate main gates at West Vike Street crossing and West Milford Road crossing. Councilmen Roehm Swager and ICanaway to buy girders for Sixth Plieat Bridge and report on long section. Mayor Cole urged urgent need for gates and bridging cost to be charged to the bridge contractor. Vern E. Johnson, a delegate from Marwan County, announced as a prominent member of his party and a progressive legislator.
Governor T. D. Hitteld traveled through the city en route from Gratton to Salen and Charleston inspecting state institutions including the penitentiary at Moundaytile the University at Morgantown and the West Virginia Industrial School at Pruntytown. Verne E. Johnson a member of the delegates council toured with him to Charleston and Johnson remains a candidate for speaker of the House of Delegates.
A mass escape attempt by about one thousand prisoners at the Lancaster camp was quelled by guards. The riot followed a rumor that a prisoner was to be released, inciting others to attack an inmate. Reserves bayoneted and dispersed the mutineers, restoring order.
Woodmen of the World chapter in Clarksbore elected officers for the coming year. Connell serves as Commander with J A Rog as advisory lieutenant J P Moran banker W C Sultop Clark C Mt Ernst Watchuinn H He Hammond Senlinol R M Guinn named for roles. Installation planned for Wednesday night January 6.
Magistrate W. B. Starcher acquitted William Teere, jailed since Saturday on hootlegging charges. The defendant was released from county custody after the ruling.
The document outlines pension increases for several individuals, detailing monthly sums and eligibility. It mentions Mrs. Dork Abriaht of form Alta, F. Karngs of Utington, and Wilhun fe Uurdis of Gratton, with changes effective October 25 and through the following months, indicating additional payments for a minor child.
Mr Johnson, a capable business operator and orchard owner, seeks a seat in the legislature and canvasses delegates for the House speakership. He claims an almost complete canvass and favorable estuations of support.
The Red Cross Christmas seals fund TB relief, with a long history since 1908. The 1913 campaign sold forty million stamps, contributing to more than 1.8 million dollars raised to combat the white plague across the United States.
An uncredited review notes that Preemysl faces a desperate situation with the fortress crowded and food supplies strained. Archbishop Venich, archbishop of Preemysl, remains loyal to Rome while tensions rise amid an imminent fortress crisis.
G C Irwin of Monticello is in custody in Jacksonburg after a boy named Lynch allegedly cashed a 100 check signed by Irwin. Irwin claims no intent to defraud and seeks settlement. a representative of the complainant will arrive tonight to pursue legal action.
Columbus Sarton, 14, an escapee from the Pruntytown boys reform school, was arrested near Traifers alley after disguising himself in the school uniform. He confessed and was taken back to Pruntytown. The report ties to wartime shelling near Nieuport and the Argonne, noting heavy bombardment and troop movements.
The resignation of OH Stewart, an agricultural agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road at Morgantown, West Virginia, takes effect January 1, 1915. The position will be abolished per Vice President George F. Randolph, with future correspondence redirected to the General Industrial Agent in Baltimore.
George W. Dudderar, secretary of the local board of trade, cites New York publicity praising Clarkeburgs industrial activity. The letter reports plants returning to normal capacity, rising business, several new plants adding about 1,000 workers with payrolls near $1,000,000 annually, and plans for around 100 homes by next spring.
Juana Highcock was committed to the reform school for boys at Pruntytown by Justice Jackson V. Carter after a hearing on Wednesday evening. The boy’s mother testified she could not control him. He was sent to jail and will be taken to Pruntytown in a few days.
James Eliott, an elderly man arrested Saturday night in Clarkeburg, was adjudged insane and committed to Weston State Hospital by Magistrate T G Nicewarner after a physician committee found him mentally deranged. He had been jailed since arrest and will be moved within a day. police reported he recently arrived from Pennsylvania.
In a criminal court Frank Nophie faces an attempted murder charge. Prosecutor Frank Crissi testified that a coworker was shot in the head at the Hero coal mine near Lumberport. Sam Olfiveira was found guilty of felonious assault against Dan Rose with a knife.
A damaged text fragment discusses complaints about a performance and possible taxpayer funded or institutional involvement. The writer claims misrepresentation by a group connected to a theater or fund, mentions Mayor Colm, and warns the public about later showings and claims of personal proof. The piece references New York venues and associated institutes.
London dispatch says King George of England visited the British frontline in Wanders and went out to the firing line today, per a telephone message received this afternoon from Dallas.
In Shurevrport Louisiana a Black postmaster and merchant named at Syllys Station was fatally harmed by a mob this week. The incident follows a broader pattern of violence against Black individuals as two others were lynched in the area, with authorities investigating the mob’s motive and connections to the party.
Lamar was found guilty on two counts in a federal fraud case involving J. Pi Morgan and the United States Corporation. The jury deliberated for forty two minutes before the verdict. Sentencing set for a later date with possible appeal to the United Supreme Court.
Washington plans for rural credit legislation advance to the coming session. A meeting in Senator Metcalf's office discussed whether the federal rural credit commission should back an independent heat for the proposed system or an adjunct to the federal reserve. New York studies show heat impacts on body temperature and memory, suggesting ventilation conditions influence health and work performance.
Dublin dispatch notes a Dublin London edition where publishers refuse to print a sequence of daring content. The note claims authorities threaten prosecution for treason and public disturbance while opposing German influence and Hermeneutic expressions.
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