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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
6
A Parkerstown leader, W. J. Horeman, voices opposition to women voting, urging male voters to resist female ballots and warning that suffrage would weaken the community. He contends women lack readiness and would disrupt local industry and civic order.
A fragmented OCR note outlines a Kentucky case about a newly married couple exiting a church door. It mentions the husband and wife separating property, laws on married women’s earnings, and broader references to suffrage history across several states.
An interview with Dr. Kelwin outlines views on marriage in New York, noting many women seek married and single lives simultaneously. He discusses divorce rates, the role of consent, and the idea that early marriages may lead to unhappiness, urging stability and measured guidance for young couples.
A newspaper column argues West Virginians are not swayed by anti suffrage propaganda. It cites dry counties and liquor politics as key factors shaping opinions. The piece notes that in states with statewide prohibition women supported suffrage, and claims future parity for men and women in voting rights is near.
Ashland Ky Shriners announce the Great American Shows will run the week of June 5 to 8 under the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The organizing committee guarantees clean, modern amusements and praises owners Morris Miller and J P Murphy, with advance men Felte Mel and JM Hain. Austin Kelly of Anhland Steel Company signs the notice with other local business endorsers.
The Ameri can University Club of Shanghai gathers alumni from major U S universities including California Michigan Wisconsin Columbia Cornell Yale Annapolis represented by naval officers in the fleet. Y W Stevens serves as president as Chinese graduates join committees with strong ties to American schools.
Notice of a stockholders meeting for the Doman Oil Company to be held at the company offices in West Virginia. The secretary indicates a slate of officers and directors will be discussed and officers to present reports.
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