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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
4
A fragmentary 1913 era item notes address changes and communication reminders for readers. It includes an unsigned pledge to political reform and quotes Secretary Garrison and Bryan on U S policy toward Mexico with debate over arms embargo and presidential eligibility.
The sudden resignations of Secretary of War Garrison and Deputy Secretary Breckinridge dismay Democrats who see it as the beginning of the end of the Wilson administration. Garrison, once popular and respected, resigned over policy disputes with McAdoo and Wilson, especially on the Philippines, Mexico, and army management.
The text describes conflict within President Wilson's cabinet over McAdoo, Garrison, and family ties. It notes distrust of McAdoo's influence, concerns about favoritism toward the president's family, and tensions during wartime finance and neutrality probe investigations.
Secretary Garrison on a inspection tour of army posts was reported in Seattle when he and Mrs Garrison were seen near Yellowstand Park The president telegraphed asking if he objected to Francis Burton Harrison as governor and Garrison replied no objection The appointment was announced and reportedly approved by Garrison
Fragmentary dialogue depicts a confrontation involving the president and Mr Garrison about a telegram and a letter. It references Secretary Garrison, Mr Wilson, and Harrison and hints at political maneuvering and debates over independence and military readiness.
A fragment from a serialized mystery hints at Bun glewold Hall in Dorchester Sussex famed for murders and hauntings. Chauncey Mizzen stays with elderly Lord Darby as eerie bath sounds emerge then conclude with the lord declaring a cold shower and singing, revealing a humorous ending.
Mrs. Rogers recovering from lagrippe illness slowly. Nearby basketball game drawn crowds at Willace. Farry Campbell resigns as cleaning oil man and moves to Mannington to join South Penn Company. Whiteman returns from Marietta business trip. Dora residents attend library event. Genevieve Swiger and Cora Ney visit Wanda Rogers. Spelling bee at school Friday promises interest and instruction. Everyone invited.
I B Winters railway inspector reports temperatures smoke and injuries to engineers and firemen on the Parkersburg to Bridgeport tunnel line. He with J J Bachilder surveyed front and rear locomotives and will file a report to the public service commission for action.
Frances Cowella of San Francisco holds five trimming marks and travels to Honolulu to test Hawaiian talent at the Mid Pacific Swim Carnival. She tops in the yard tuckstroke 46 seconds, fifty yards 0:82 5, 100 yards 1:16 4-5, furlong 2:20, and twenty yards 1:47 1-5.
Shepherdstown plans an unveiling memory monument for James Rumsey with governors of West Virginia Virginia and Maryland invited. Other items note gas line breaks in Kanawha County and political filings in several towns.
An order of the State of West Virginia lists numerous Davisson relatives and other individuals including J. Davinson, George Davisson, S. K. Davisson, C. B. Dayieon, Amanda Martin, John Day Lexony, Ian Wavineau, Martha Willand, Rubens Pallem, William Payne, Ira Payor, Otto Mayne, and Robert Payne among others in a circuit court filing at the clerk's office in Imerison County. The document is dated on a Monday in February 1010 and identifies attendees and related parties in a probate or civil action.
Court declares three parcels on Rock Camp Creek in Sardis District, Lewis County West Virginia part of Martha A. Smith estate to be sold for division among entitled parties. Defendants Farne Davisen and Son and others must appear by next court term to defend their interests as described in the decree dated February 7, 1916.
In the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of West Virginia Kies Narcesis McClung et al declare a bankruptcy for Marcellux McClong of North View Hate County. A meeting of creditors will be held February 7 1916 at 9 o'clock in the forenoon at 2 trustee appointment and examination of the bankrupt and proofs of claims. Attorney: W Brunk Brown Clarksville West Virginia. Clerk: Frank Stout Trustee.
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