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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

12

City Manager Powers and City Departments Outline

Overview of city government under the city manager plan. Lists duties including enforcing laws appointing officials and advising the city commission. Describes two main departments Law and Service with Welfare and Safety as key branches. Highlights functions like highways, sewers, public utilities, health, education, and policing under a centralized administration.

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City Manager Budgeting and Purchasing Reforms Outline

The finance director oversees city funds including payroll, purchasing, and audits with continuous accounting and a general balance sheet. Aims include departmental separation, efficiency testing for candidates, and business methods in public administration. Purchasing is centralized, with a single agent, competitive bidding, and open market buys to save money in Dayton. The budget process under city manager government is transparent with public hearings and clear reports, linking income to expenditures to avoid deficits.

Dayton Greater Clarksburg

Bennie Brief Star Of Coast Swatters

Bennie Brief, a fast moving slugger, led the Pacific Coast league in long distance swatting last season and drew interest from the Browns and the White Sox. He has not yet landed a big league chance but remains hopeful as he continues to train and chase a major league berth.

Bennie Brief Bennie Pacific Coast League Browns White’ Sox

Pet Animals in War Charity Auctions Rise in Public Support

The piece notes that during wartime citizens donated dogs and cats to charity auctions to aid wounded soldiers. Many animals were old and dirty, unsellable to buyers, and thus handed to animal protection societies to be euthanized by mercy.

Animal Protection Ras

Boy 9 Aids Beer Raid Then Father Is Arrested

In Sugar Creek a deputy marshal arresting Sam Neiderland after a nine year old boy John Neiderland helped by serving bottled beer to investigators. The boy was released and Sam Neiderland faced arraignment before Judge Ralph S. Latshaw and posted a $500 bond.

Kansas City John Neiderland Harry Hoffman Fred Bensin Sugar Creek Sam Neiderland Hoffman Sam Netherland Ralph S. Latshaw

Holiday goods slash at Sturm and Wil

Today a heavy sale announces a big reduction on all holiday goods at Sturm and Wil. Shoppers are urged to visit early for best selection and discounted prices on seasonal items.

Sturm & Wil

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