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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
3
An OCR fragment presents a disjointed adish block referencing health tonics and lifestyle promises. It mentions price 2600, a cottage home, and urges readers to obtain “fresh air sunshine and abundant rich blood” as a remedy.
Broom house with bath basement front and back porches on a nice lot with a chicken yard and hen house. Features hot and cold water. Located close to the high school building in Colonial Heights Virginia.
A readable fragment describes a Simpson Avenue cottage in Stealey Heights with large bare rooms, front and back porches, a rear alley, chicken yard, and a good well of water. The brief item notes a fest 402100 and mentions a nearby “Fairden” area.
Judge Sam D. Lithepage refused to issue a mandamus against Auditor Darst to compel issuing a license for Safe-T Insurance Company of Harrisville to operate in West Virginia. The dispute concerned whether the company was licensed and liable for premiums and debt, with the department asserting policyholders bear liabilities.
Washington Dec 9 Representative Hobson said the Day constitutional amendment for prohibition has a two vote majority in the House rules committee. He predicted the committee will report the bill next Tuesday with about eighteen to twenty hours of debate, aiming for a voter decision next Thursday.
A new Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge will be organized at Harlin Doddridge County West Virginia on Thursday evening. Grand Master D L U Ash of Williamstown and L T Baker of Weston district deputy grand minter will assist. J W Jack of Pennsboro helped promote the lodge. Several members are expected to attend the initial meeting.
Carl Zuber a 19 year old Austrian and stranger to the city was struck by Baltimore and Ohio freight train No 51 in the local railroad yards shortly before 10 o clock Sunday night. He was taken to St Marys hospital in serious condition with no known friends or relatives. The circumstances of the accident could not be determined.
The Thomas Miller school at Fairmont was dedicated with Prof. T. C. Miller of Shepherd College delivering the principal address. Bishop W. M. will speak at Salem Mont. Talks by other educators followed as the new school building opened for inspection. Proceeds will fund a church at the site.
Officials in Charleston finalize a public printing contract covering operation related costs and binding for two years. Harry C. Modispaugh of Indiana Winding and Stationery to supply materials for $82 680 11. E P Andrews of the Washington News Paper Company to provide paper and stationery for $61 117 40. The work supports local hospital publications and is expected to benefit community printing services.
President Wilson spoke to Congress outlining a nearly completed program of business regulation. He urged trust restraint and defended honest business, saying the United States must be prepared for national defense and avoid unneeded military commitments. The lengthy annual address drew applause as he framed the administration’s legislative path.
Health bureau figures for Wheeling show 62 deaths across eleven months, giving a death rate of 44.95 per thousand on a 43,000 population. Last year in eleven months the rate was 15.46, with data cited from 1922 and earlier, as Buckhannon reports a local sports banquet for Wesleyan football showing enthusiasm for the 1915 season and honoring standout players.
The Belgian relief committee announces the purchase of 40000 worth of supplies for Belgian relief. Lincoln W Bates purchasing agent will ship to Belgium immediately from London. Contributions come from nearly every state. In Parkerburg Varnum A Dunbar dies after long illness. Ernest D Lewis qualified as administrator of Oscar W Ehli estate with bond 500. Will E Morris and others named as appraisers.
Eddie Collins star second baseman has been sold to the Chicago Americans. Negotiations with Connie Mack were underway for some time and the deal was consummated in New York today.
Carl P Weatherwood of Wheeling has been elected captain of the 1915 West Virginia University football squad, announced in Morgantown on December 9. The appointment names Weatherwood as leader of the team for the coming season.
In the eleven months of this year Tune carried the highest death toll at 75, followed by September. May recorded 26 deaths, marking it the lowest month so far.
Deputy Sheriff Lace Wolfe was arrested Monday night on a warrant issued by Justice Jackson V. Carter at the urging of Sheriff Ross K. Stout under Judge James W. Robinson. James W. Robinson charges Bitt with paying D. C. Edgell five dollars to skip appearing before the grand jury. Edgell and Hittt face separate charges. Hittt posted bond for December trial.
A northeast gale lingered off the Atlantic coast for three days and swept toward the open sea east of Cape Cod. Storm warnings remained on the north New England coast as unsettled weather spread nationwide. Reports note high water, record winds, and a brewing Pacific storm while details from related notices include Wesleyan football honors and a tobacco market opening with expectations of cash to farmers before Christmas.
Associated Press reports a strong earthquake struck the mountain town of Cora Cora in Ayacucho 300 miles southeast of Lima on December 9. The quake caused several casualties and extensive damage as rescuers search for survivors.
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