Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Daily Telegram in Clarksburg, West Virginia

Page 1

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1916

Page

1

Farewell Address of Father of His Country Read in Congress

Congress pauses to honor George Washington with a Continental memorial hall ceremony. Senator Johnson and Representative Reeker read Washingtons farewell address, warning against foreign influence and intrigues as celebrations honor the memory of the nation’s founder in the Capitol.

George Washington Wilson Lanwing Juaserand Continental Memorial Hall Associated Patriotic Sodettes Congress Johnzon Mano Reker California Washington

Lodge Warns Against Peace at Any Price Ideology

Washington memo by Henry Cabot Lodge cautions against prioritizing peace at any price. He recalls historical attitudes of men for peace who pursued money, urging adherence to Washingtonian teachings and action without fear or favor. Also notes boxing news and Bulgarian apology to Greece over a diplomatic arrest and legation documents seizure.

Senator Lodge United States Menaton Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Washington Nationa John Hall Toghemy Philip Davernous

Local Lewis County News Briefs Hit Morgantown and Nearby

Community notices report residents traveling to Morgantown for events such as Sigmm Chi Initiation and Christine Miler concert. Names tied to visits include Boyd Carter Mrs Carter Wes Hale and Miss Amanda Gee with several others visiting Clarksburg Elkins and Charleston. Local social rounds mention Needlecraft Society meetings and hostesses at Cottageyenny Island.

Whston Boyd Carter Morgantown Carter Christine Miler Wes Regine Hale W. H. South Robert Nichols Elkins W. Brannon Clarksburg Roy Bailey Olie McGea Mannington Oscar’ Nelson Charleston Frnent Long Baltimore Williams I Lanhant Ql. J. Casey Porter Arnold Kentucky Harden K. Ay Wallett Tyenny Isatyek Linn Brannon Robert Bland A. Brannon Herbert M. Tol Brannon Heights A. R. Weber Titus Grant Presbyterian Lipo Brannon Harry Curtz Frank Whelan Clarkeburg Kate Steigel Pather Murphy Gratton

Hite candidacy makes progress in West Virginia race

Huntington reports show William I. Hite gaining broad support for U S Senate nomination. Business leaders, railroad and labor figures back him. his humble beginnings as a messenger boy and rise in telegraphy are cited as evidence of broad appeal. He tours counties from Huntington to Upshur, drawing personal votes and renewed party enthusiasm.

William I. Hite Hopabileam United States Senate West Virrinia Cabell County Baynen Hia Avery Witnesed West Virginia High Orea C. L. Topping All Hite Ineentve Cheanseake and Ohio Railway Company Fite Huntington Upshur

Washington memory tribute quietly honored in community

Local notes recount a visit with Mrs. Robert Crane of Baltimore and a purchase by James Talston from Thomas Smith. Residents like Miss Myrtle Atking return from Clarksburg, Mrs. P. H. Cummings hosts the Royal Crochet Society, and families including the Keunkt and Fitzhugh households travel between Parkersburg Clarksburg Buckhannon.

Robert Crane Baltimore James Talston Thoman Smith Adler Milne-Earl Kunst Mis Keunkt Fitzhugh Parkersburg Lewis County Pye R. Gee Third Street Myrtle Atking Clarksburr Denilson B. A. Bennett Glarkaburg W. B. Donannan Clarksburg P. H. Cummings Royal Crochet Society Jamier E. Vassar Earle Reynolds Buckhannon Mir James Kearney Josephine Hale Diias Kathleen ‘Tiernoy

Continued Winter Wear Sale At Merchant Sites Company

Hundreds attended the big sale run by the Merchant Sites Company of a big city. Mr Macht announces the sale will continue all week to clear remaining winter wear and prevent disappointment.

Hopparn Merchant Sites Company Big City Macht

Fireclaims Lives At New York Theatrical Boarding House

Early reports say a fire destroyed a boarding house above a restaurant in New York City’s theater district. Several actors and workers were believed killed, with later counts listing employees of the boarding home and proprietor Thomas Karetsau and Allen Dilhugh among the deceased as investigations began.

Nn Theatrical City of New York Hin City Boardng Thomas Kareitsau Aoe

George Washington and the dawn of Liberty portrayed

A fragmented ode to George Washington and the dawn of Liberty. The piece praises moral strength, patient triumph, and the promise of universal virtue guiding mankind, contrasting kings and republics with the enduring ideals Washington embodies.

Lincoln's Estimate of Washington

An OCR fragment reflects on Washington and Lincoln's names as symbols of civil liberty, praising Washington's memory and the duty to honor him, with a bold, reverent tone about the legacy of the nation and a possibly garbled reference to Abraham Lincoln.

Washingtonia Weabington Abraham Wincoun

Robinson’s Expected Overwhelming Victory Forecast in West Virginia

The article reports strong support for Judge Robinson in the eastern panhandle with Republicans optimistic about a large majority in the June primary. It cites widespread backing from Republican leaders, enthusiastic letters at party headquarters, and forecasts of Robinson defeating Warder and carrying the GOP ticket into November.

Wartinsburg Bob Hia Tra B, Robinson Hugh Warler Ghtton Wan Beon da Martiniberrg Panhandle Warder Kobinaga Jnethe Grafton Robinson Péraon Pheas Robina Mc Warder

Industrial News Notes at Epworth Longue Society event

Industrial notes report a village gathering at Epworth Longue Society of Manimons chapel on Broadway Monday night. A guessing contest awarded a prize, with many attendees and a dance and refreshments in a decorous setting.

Hill Lear Ehiny Manimons Bredway Jean Beaulting Overdury Chanign Nutter Churton Sutter Tabriary Ira Collett William Pfordehirt Ray Wampley Mira Harold Lamb Mugglé Brovit Gcharles Nutter Ura Collot Minos Murle Sillet Edna Nutter Prances Collatt Houlah Nutter C. B. DeVaughn Mr Wiseman Brahk #Kinn Clarksburg

Terrible accident injures fifty and more. engineer dead

Train collision near New Haven injures over fifty passengers, with the engineer among the dead. Freight and express trains were involved as a northbound freight buckled before a station, delaying service to New York.

Feayeny Oh Wittett New York

Man Noken Unclear Opera Event Report

Honolulu dispatch outlines a fragmented report on a dramatic opera event with the tenor and multiple participants named in a garbled transmission. The piece mentions a panel or meeting and references several figures, but the exact details and outcomes are obscured by faulty OCR.

Illnesses and Births Reported in Local Notes

A jumble of names and brief notices describes illnesses, visits, and family events in the community. Tay Aireman Kilked and Tab Antogiato preside over passes, with Dr T Le Syutter visiting. Mr and Mrs Oden Chanel welcomed a new baby as relatives drop by. Visitors from Brepelle and WiMamh Taitiimtns appear, and Loyd Grote's home stop is noted.

T. le Syutter Ulnarki Oden Chanel Babe Arenicel Kira Wiliam Loree Mary's Ats Pont Made & Aerate Allen Winths Brepelle Gical Fonds Heras d ‘Aira Loyd Grote

Sons of Revolution Gather in the City

Fragmented report details West Virginia Society of the Bonn of te Havolution events in Clarksburg with a motorcade, hotel gatherings, and a reception. Attendees include state officials, judges, and local dignitaries, with speeches planned by prominent figures and a formal program at the hotel wall of the His teli rart.

Warilogton Ing Clarksburg forbGon Aesthe Hotel Dors Hotlely Bawite Mole Lowlag Housie Thal Isdishars Théoda Chorgu Ty Dinos Mr. Dunogn Msleems Govarmor Albert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hall Ny Aepoceren Ene Petrograd Petroxian Cautilan Turkiah Tous Willard Tay Atte Wenen Chicago Jesa Willard Thare Friuk Mora Lewis County Ores Onett Telegram America Merchants Sales Company Allen Dilhugh Bridgapor Tupséay Tincoln Hugh Warder Judde Gay Weat Virginia Jett Lelind Willomake Antronker Ruys Ani Natralh Raleighy McDowall Mortir and Kanawhe Industrial News Sre Ford Tlyur Hell Miss Munken Laing Die Omy Awamevarea Pane Honolulu Xottiemant Aireman Kilked Washimeton Ua McNully Reboy Syrkedie Arpmawemethe Bateneay Jill Minguyert Guantanhie Sons OF Revolution Asprine Judes MoKinson Andre Wad Powers B. Whity Prengr Perry City Bf Ouérienbilrk Martin Uth Moxgantown
Search Courier

Search the The Daily Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Daily Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication