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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
12
Local reports indicate Clarksburg commerce remains robust with steady activity for traders. Invoices and ledgers show sustained sales levels, suggesting no downturn in business compared to prior periods.
Colonial Heights Virginia street listing describes a broom house with bath basement front and back porches and a yard, water heater and hot and cold water. The ad notes a new high school building nearby and a price of 2600 dollars, urging buyers not to miss the chance.
Four room cottage with large front and back porches sits on a 100 by 100 foot lot with an alley in rear. Includes chicken yard and hen house with a well of water. Located at Stealey Heights Simpson Avenue.
Two story, four room cottage with path and basement on Stealey Heights at 429 Stealey Avenue. Listed previously at $2500, price reduced to $1700 for two days only. Offer limited to a short window.
Mrs Grace Weekly Queen aged died at her home after complications of diseases. She is survived by her husband and three sons Denver Wendil and ap In fintson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at the Dut Upsted Brethren Church with burial in Masonic cemetery conducted by the Radabaugh.
Local photographer jPouis Hitler of Wenton plans a city screen show at the Robinson Gino theater. The film will feature interior and exterior scenes of key industries, businesses, public buildings, and other points of interest with instructional and advertising content. He predicts most residents will appear on screen as filming nears completion.
A Saturday afternoon match at Union Park features Clarksburg Custed and Mannington tied in a hotly contested game. Mayor Cole will perform the kick-off at 3 15 o clock as Mannington chases the stats championship. the result will influence the league champion.
At the Bell home on Monday a newborn named Byron Edward Bell arrived weighing eleven pounds and a baby sister is reported. The father, busy with work, stayed home to celebrate and told friends about his latest tin plate tips while the family enjoys the cheerful morning.
Fragmentary text warns of constipation cures and patent medicines blamed for harm. Mentions calomel substitutes, dubious tonics, and fearsome side effects. Ongoing chatter suggests skepticism toward unverified remedies sold to men seeking longevity.
Washington Dec 7 The Commission on Industrial Relations presents nine agreed unrest causes from hearings with labor and employers. They include low wages long hours unsafe conditions unemployment unequal product distribution and immigration. The report notes agitation by politicians and strikes and flags need for new legal machinery to regulate industry while awaiting final conclusions next August.
A government commission discusses a broad reform agenda including a national labor exchange system, employment bureaus in the Department of Labor, and coordination with state and municipal offices. It calls for regulated private agencies, clearing houses, and studies on industrial education, vocational guidance, safety, and social insurance while examining unions and employer practices.
Red Joe, a trained American bloodhound purchased by Sheriff Ross F. Stout, conducted a Monday trial to trail a suspect. Deputy Taco Wolf led the test with jail trusty Joseph Kendall guiding routes through town to Lowndes Hill. The dog successfully followed Kendall’s exact path and located him, racing eighteen month old Red Joe from Tunkhannock Wyoming County to the scene.
The local legend of Engies jit holds a meeting at Reed Hall on Neat Pike street to elect officers for the Hom e Tir Monday night in January. James B. Dannon appointed county court committee with Hiram, R. Dawe Jon and De giving bond of 1000 with Uriah Dyeanrety. The Rosenant Sou Company has closed down its mines, affecting about 400 workers.
Treasury estimates propose nearly 10,000,000 for river projects this season. Kent plan requests 5,200,000 for Ohio River improvements, plus 6,000,000 for other work already authorized. Temporary federal quarters valued at 6,000,000 for Huntington and Sycamore areas noted. building expansions and additions discussed. Also mentions a federal investigation in Davis County jail and related arrests ongoing after a paralysis stroke incident.
Alfred Joris aged six months, son of Mr and Mrs Joris, died Monday morning in a local hospital after illness from typhoid fever. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock at Warnick Mortuary Chapel, with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
F Jeffries, a farmer, was examined after a period of erratic behavior and was pronounced a patient by Magistrate W. S ers committee of physicians. The ruling follows suspicion of mental illness and a formal medical evaluation.
Fragmented OCR text shows a bribery case against multiple defendants including Edgell and Doris. The report references charges of bribery and attempted influence, with arrests and ongoing court actions. Names and details are obscured by garbled text.
Fire at the Tin Plate and Phillipa plant east of the city caused losses reported around 210 dollars initially, with later notes suggesting the facility would be out of operation for days. Company officials indicated a prompt rectification and restoration plan, describing the damage as extensive yet not catastrophic.
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