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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
6
The Newark Daily Telegram analyzes President Wilson's defense program and Congress stance, noting Republican support and Democratic criticism. It cites press dispatches forecasting campaign material, calls for preparedness, and contrasts legislative records, urging clear policy amid rising wartime tension.
George Burkitt, former and current assistant postmaster at Wilnetka, faced dismissal over remarks on the president’s courtship and marriage. He published letters, was ordered reinstated within 24 hours, sparking renewed comment and irritation among officials and press observers.
An excerpt shows a tense scene with a small man taunting a much bigger antagonist. The big man clashes with taunts and threats as thunderous voices escalate. A sharp click snaps the moment, leaving the confrontation unresolved.
Wheeling reports 600 acres near Wellsburg to host a power plant project by American Gas and Electrical Company, with ground broken. Huntington notes Leyl Jones resigns as deputy collector of internal revenue. Baltimore & Ohio lines expand coal output with 500 tons daily. Moundsville and Wheeling cover court rulings, eagle hunting feats, a miner’s death damages, and local political notices.
Charleston reports a Upshur county Republican surge with strong primary performance and multiple candidates for county offices. Rexford Cannan and J Desinkle announce runs for sheriff and commissioner as C.F Cunningham seeks French Creek seat. The piece notes a statewide GOP majority and a June first Tuesday reelection context. It also covers related legal and local events including a $20,000 judgment in Charleston and other incidents across Wheeling and Moundsville.
Gaffney, president of the Boston National League club, says he will take a firm stand against Gowdyism by the Braves. He wrote a letter reaffirming a strict policy as the team prepares for the coming season.
A fragmentary notice discusses a rental and relocation plan by Lis United Woolen Malls Company in Columbus. It notes renewed rent expectations and a stated aim to improve facilities, with an emphasis on a 9 period timeline and potential long term benefits.
A fragmentary note describes a convention involving Socialist party members and a pillared council. It references a court setting and a Sunday gathering, mentioning a president and peace times, with scattered mentions of places such as Manitoba and Winnipeg and a Toronto or landa context.
In a morning gathering the Keystone department head led the group as they elected officers. Secretary Ungar and other members, including unnamed attendees, finalized the slate amid limited details from the chaotic report.
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