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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
1
In Washington, the House debated charges against the Navy Department for starting construction of two warships without the required authorisation. The administration proceeded without clearance, prompting questions in the chambers led by FitzGerald marking a dispute over naval procurement authority.
Fragmented OCR yields a garbled note mentioning a foramen and crane, a river and train route to Florida, and a party purchase. It references a speaker and transportation tokens with unclear action or outcome. No clear dates, people, or organizations are readable.
W Thompson, new general manager of the B and O lines, starts at Baltimore for an inspection tour. He will visit mining districts to study coal traffic and the third track extension. He plans to go to West Virginia and then Pittsburgh for important business.
Washington reports a pension bill favorably progressed by the committee. It proposes raising pension ages to 65 at 20 years of service and 70 at 70 years, with amounts set at 36, 80, and other scales. The effort faces expected scrutiny in both houses.
R W Gardin of Mannington was arrested on embezzlement charges and to be held in jail awaiting grand jury action. He posted a $1,000 bond and faces accusations of defrauding Mrs Frances of $1,500 amid a dispute over a Mannington house.
County court notes show attendees at today's session and several small estate and guardianship matters. Sutton qualified as administrator for Lewis W. Youd estate at 200 dollars, with Mines as surety, and William D. Youd’s guardianship of Nellie B. Youd and Charles B. Youd listed. Amon Cottrill connected with a 300 dollar claim is noted.
Ton Dec 16 report notes John Ste of the committee on Ident and Vice Press Consresaman Gatnen continued from Sum county where he vatted of his broths.
Congressman elect W G Brown of Kingwood returns home after duties in Washington and says he will not contest his election. A Charleston telegram indicates Stueriss might challenge Brown over campaign expenditures, but he dismisses any contest, noting only state authorities would handle alleged violations.
Congressman James A Hughes has gone home sick and does not expect to return to Washington until after the Christmas holidays.
Justice Samuel W. Gordon reports a man of uncertain name, claimed to reside in the courthouse, acting oddly all day. He was jailed temporarily pending action after being found near the court building and given food by janitor John W. Thomas.
An army of farmers gathered from various regions occupied the House of Commons in Ottawa and presented war demands they urged be enacted into law.
John T. McGraw of Gratton told reporters in Washington that he is a candidate for senator and predicted his own election. Observers say McGraw was summoned for a conference with southern Democrats from the state.
Melvin Bennett aged 14 died in Martinsville after a coasting accident on Virginia Eli. He reportedly lost control of his sled, struck a telegraph pole head first and fell unconscious. He was the son of C. C. Len jagtt.
Glilty Sutton December 16 jury verdict in the commonwealth of West Virginia against A J Marsh on the charge of murdering Batton Murphy. The trial attracted local attention as the court considered a plea of involuntary manslaughter.
Washington dispatch reports a call for a Democratic members caucus to be held January 19 to select immediate members of the Next Ways and Means committee. Plans aim at framing take measures for submission to the coming Congress.
William Payton of Point Pleasant was picked up by police in Cincinnati on December 16. He had been found near death from exposure but is expected to recover.
Mrs. Sarah Stutler died at her Jane Lew home from stomach trouble at age 72. The body will be brought to the city Saturday afternoon for burial in the Old Fellows' cemetery. Captain John Smith, conductor, of this city, and Thomas Smith of Weston are brothers.
New York April 16 The National League in a day session decided on a season of 154 games for 10 teams. The schedule will start April 12 and end about October 3. The plan was formed after consultation with the American League.
Unclear readable text reports a death in Monmeches New Mexico amid a chaotic incident. Names and specifics are partially obscured but indicate a high profile local fatal event with authorities responding on Tuesday. Further details are not legible.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Ivistinéee and ad variation with unclear context. The readable portion hints at a promotional or notice item arriving in Washington. No concrete names, dates, or locations beyond Washington appear clearly.
West Virginia Mining Association unveils a rescue car to aid mine disasters. Major William N Page leads the group with Neil Robinson as secretary. The vehicle demonstrates oxygen helmets and a recallable respirator to rescue trapped workers and teach miners safety procedures across the state. The car will tour Huntington then statewide, while Taft regrets missing the meeting due to duties.
New York faces a brutal cold wave gripping the northeast with nine above zero in the city as temperatures plunge. Citizens seek relief as the deep freeze disrupts daily life and work, with unusual chills intensifying hardship for residents.
Floods devastate vast districts with incessant rain since December. Large areas inundated. Many villages houses flooded.
Dr Fred Erick A Cook, traveler, sent word to friends that he would appear next week. The Hampton magazine issue notes the medical physician trained on the journey northward and questions remain about his claim of reaching the North Pole.
Baltimore dispatch reports Attorney General W. T. Dennison arguing government lawyers drive public belief that rich criminals evade jail. He urges competitive selection for most legal posts, except a few senior posts, citing Henry Stimson's model and criticizing political appointments in New York.
M low Lee a 70 year old farmer from McCurdy West Virginia was shot and killed near the city. Police suspect murder plot after two bullets to the head and a pistol found nearby while relatives say he died by his own actions. Mysterious circumstances noted by authorities.
Fragmentary text from a 10 death Richmond and Norfolk area report indicates multiple electrocution incidents. Names Smyth and Sitlington appear among those affected, with ages and locations partly obscured. Further readable details are unavailable in the excerpt.
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