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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1915
Page
3
A partial notice describes a lot at Sibaley Heights near Beley Avenue with four storage units and a bath, a well of water and a 40 by 120 feet parcel. The text ends mid sentence with unclear identifiers.
Property listing describes two cottages with features including attic storage, front and rear porches, basement, and 40 by 120 foot lots. Prices listed as 3500 and 2500 with terms, cash, or time balance options. Proximity noted to pavement and sidewalks and alley access.
Charleston January 26 The senate debated constitutional reforms with resolutions for recall of public officials and removal of judges. An initiative measure was introduced in the House by Duty and Smith opposing recall. Other actions included school aid debates, tax reclassification, and parole age change to 21 with the juvenile parole bill passing. The senate adjourned for recess.
In Washington on January 26 Senator O Gorman filed recommendations for a collector of normal revenue for Manhattan and an upper district collector. He named A Wells Stump for the latter post. Both offices had been held up since Republicans left after the inauguration. Stump, born in West Virginia, has practiced law in New York City since 1897 and is noted as a prominent Democrat active in O Gorman societies. McAdoo favors lawyers to ensure proper construction of the income tax law.
Local ministers and temperance workers discuss Fred C. Blue as a gubernatorial candidate in the upcoming state election. Blue, known as prohibition commissioner, has become prominent in temperance circles across West Virginia and enjoys support from members of the local temperance association. Charleston visitors report buzz about his candidacy and expected stance. Dr. Horsea J. Brown of Wilsonsburg hospital recently underwent appendicitis surgery.
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a universal cure for balky bowels and chronic stomach trouble. It claims a single dose convinces users, with guarantees of money back if it fails, and lists Broghie and Darley grocers in Wowk Virginia Alvar Gemunt as sellers.
The Cuban Stars, who battled Marshall College in Huntington in 1912, are scheduled to visit June 1. The spring game at League Park stretched to 19 innings before a Cuban crossed home to win 3 2. Cornwell pitched all 19 innings for Marshall, keeping the Slants from Southern wonders in check.
Toland parliament approves a liquor ban by popular suffrage. Forty members elected under the new measure, aiming to curb alcohol access. meanwhile remaining stocks and exports noted in the region.
Jan 28 report from Bluefield states Southern Express Co continues to receive liquor from out of state for delivery in West Virginia and to deliver liquor to consigners. Authorities have not yet intensified enforcement. The Norfolk and Western Railway is noted for similar liquor shipments earlier and again.
Dr M M Mason empanelled a coroner's jury at Warne Uniertel's establishment to hear the inquest into the death of Augustin Posadio a Spaniard who once worked at Hexal-Allay Class Company. Posadio who lived at 408 North Sixth Street Glen Ilk was found dead on a hillside near the Columbia mine test Thursday morning. Witnesses identified the deceased and the jury ruled the stab wound to the neck caused by an unknown assailant as the cause of death.
Senator Root led a Republican assault on the administration push for a bill. He denounced the Democratic caucus for turning the measure into a party issue and forcing Republican delay and debate. The exchange reflected sharp partisan tensions in the Capitol.
The Supreme Court set aside investigations into New York customs frauds and upheld the editors William Ly Curtin and George Warnworth of the New York Tribune for refusing to divulge sources. They argued their testimony could be self-incriminating despite a presidential pardon prepared for them.
Two youths Darley Mane 17 and Stewart Wallacy 18 were arrested in Fairmont on a Sunday morning for robbery. Police say the pair may be connected to a growing number of thefts across Fairmont and nearby suburbs over the past months as investigators pursue more leads.
Fragmentary item notes receivers and trusts with figures $1,250,000 and $600,000. Mentions Dya deth Sturgeon and W. O. McKean appointed race (likely race). Context unclear due to garbled OCR.
Jan. 46 report from Haithmont states two men were found in a frozen condition after an eastbound passenger train, a short distance from Fairmont, Sunday morning. Names and full details were not recovered.
The readable text mentions a woman and a boy about eight, with garbled phrases about headaches and a resort, plus scattered terms like dealers and a formula. No coherent events or clear entities.
Federal agents arrest Tl M. McDermott in connection with a bootlegging case near Parkersburg. The investigation centers on smuggling operations linked to a New Jersey suspect and involves a treasury probe. Officials report significant activity affecting local enforcement.
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