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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1916
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text from 1975 publisher details for a weekly and Sunday edition. Mentions Lindsay Daily Telegraph, Clarksburg Telegram Company, postal registration, subscription rates, editorial staff quirks, and misread notices. No clear news event or person to summarize beyond the publication metadata.
In New York and Washington discussions swirl around Wilson’s preparedness push and diplomatic setbacks with Germany. Battles over naval contracts surface amid party rivalries as Daniels faces criticism for shoe bids. The Republican convention eyeing Chicago outlines reapportionment shifts as party unity and broader influence are debated.
A fragmented report shows McAdoo and Untermeyer gaining momentum against President Wilson’s appointive powers. The text notes perceived court-packing pressures and hints at plans to influence Supreme Court selections amid a federal judiciary debate.
A dubious health ad touts a youth restoration product claiming to darken hair and reverse aging. It markets to readers seeking rapid results, asserting dramatic cosmetic benefits from a dystopian solution.
In a bizarre incident the seemingly inept Sid Sours and an anxious doctor discuss a hot water bottle plan amid a chaotic scene. Aninkentyna Wola B Morris chairs a committee as Sid Sours receives a Carnegie medal later melted by the doctor for his fee.
In Charleston John Daniel Coleman seeks to remain among the oldest, claiming birth in 1800 while discussing long work life in Virginia and Kentucky. Grafton creditors urge court appointment of a receiver for Grafton Labor and Power Co. after merger talks. In Charleston a fatal crossing accident involving John Stallings and Charles Chitehor is reported. Fairmont hotel stockholders meet to approve board and by laws for a new ten story hotel. In Wheeling a 25 year old worker at the Wheeling Iron Foundry is injured after a fall. A 17 year old girl attempts suicide, with a note found. John Bird and John Cofer are moved for trial in Clifton Forge after a traveling outfit theft. Berkeley Springs election results name W H Somers as president of Morgan Bank with new officers listed.
Huntington February 7. The West Virginia coal industry remains the state's top wealth source for centuries to come as demand persists. The Muir Inland Creek Coal Company has opened a new club house in Chicago W Va with rooms, running water, glass porch, and a ballroom. preparations include a large dance, and plans for a grand social venue. A new method of mining coal in competition with existing techniques is being tested in Vancouver with claims that rushed coal could be applied to atomic energy.
A Drocean plan proposes a special interest to British Columbia on a 90- ton melting purpose. The document notes copper ore could be melted with one ton of soil and compares former ratios. Welfare work by Federal Coal and Coke Company at Grant Town, led by Beatrice Flynt, includes a model heating and cooking center, a playground, and training for families of miners.
Physicians prescribe Scott's Emulsion after illness to replenish tissues, improve blood, and strengthen lungs and throat. Nurses endorse this pure medicinal food which is free of alcohol or drugs. Heol & Howne Bloomfield N J.
Baron Shibusawe hailed improving American conditions and rising U S commerce as a basis for broader Japanese U S cooperation. He noted warm American attitudes toward Japan, especially after the California Expo, and urged coordinated efforts to develop China’s resources and expand exports.
WW Summers of Montana dies at 78 after a long illness. Funeral held Monday afternoon in Montana. Son of the late Elisha Summers, he married Amanda Swisher over fifty years ago. They had twelve children, four of whom died, leaving several survivors.
Mrs. James Anderson of 70 Clay St Clarkstry reports kidney weakness relief after using Down's Kidney Pills from Wellh & Haymaker's Drug Store. She credits improved back pain and lifting ability to the remedy, praising it as the best kidney medicine she can buy.
Ischall aged 82 of Kennedy court will be examined at 1 30 Tuesday afternoon by the county lunacy board The board will one hour later examine the mental condition of Susan Txline of Gore Surviving relatives include B N Summers Cath Whi Mrs Join Thorn Lowsville Mrs J M Clevenger Mongana George Summers Catiwba Harry Catawba D L Rivesville Loretta at home Mrs Glohn Harden Shinnston One tbroller Ts AL Summers of Ritchie county with two sisters Rebecca Kirawn of Catawba Mia Letina Terkard Terra Alta and others
Edward J. Keegan has qualified as administrator of the James Keegan estate with a $100 bond. Dora Keegans gaiety is mentioned. John W. Wads worth, Hen Matthews and J. J. Clouy yon Ture Leen named as appraisers of Hiewwtale.
Charles G. Marschall lodges a limacy complaint against Fred Mar alleging legal impairment. The action seeks court intervention and details are limited to the filing. Proceedings and next steps are not disclosed in the fragment.
L Wayman Ogden of Clarksburg announces he will not seek the Republican nomination for Harrison County Sheriff. He urges voters to support others in the June 6, 1916 primary, pledging faithful and fearless service to the office and to the people if nominated and elected.
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