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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary reader note mentions preparations for a meeting or event with dates and names unreadable. It references candidates and a planned session with refreshments and a brief invitation. Continued on page 5.
Speaking at a Baltimore dinner June 28 George H Campbell assistant to President Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad stressed interdependence of communication and transportation systems. He cited $7,050,000 invested in 1916 improvements and noted B&O employed 7,602 workers as West Virginia became independent and the railroad expanded to meet trade growth.
The text cites annuum compensation of 9 4 6 000 000 and Baltimore and Ohio purchases with 600 000 in material. It notes 81 496 miles of matt tracks, 441 employees in Martinsburg at 30 000 monthly, and coal output projections of 070 000 tons yearly with potential growth. It mentions 60 800 000 000 tons of fuel as available, reflecting optimistic production estimates.
June 28 Theodore Roosevelt accepted an invitation to dine with Republican presidential nominee Charles E Hughes in New York at 7 30. William M Wilcox former public advice commissioner won before the sub committee Tuesday as Mr Mupher began chairmanship of the national committee.
An advertisement urges readers to trust Nature for rebuilding tissue and cleansing toxins after winter with Shredded Wheat Biscuit. The ad cites it as a whole wheat, digestible food made at Niagara Falls New York, suitable for breakfast with milk, lunch with fruit, or a summer “meat.”
In a fragmented report, deputies clash over a bitter attack linked to United States and Mexican relations. A deputy criticized policy while another urged restraint, as discussions touched on diplomacy and wartime conduct with Germany.
The funeral for Joseph Cnet, aged 1, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Cnet of Columbia Mines, was held at 10 AM Tuesday at his home with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. He died Thursday morning after two days of illness due to pneumonia. The text also oddly mentions a nut tree and its fruit used for oil and tallow, noting its growth in the Azor on, Sumatra, Algeria and China.
Joe Cantillon veteran manager of the Minneapolis A A team has his players pursuing the flag in a likely tight race. Jack Hendricks' Indianapolis squad and Danny Sha KC Bhen lead, Cantillon aims to overtake them before the season ends.
June notices indicate General Bond directed officers to mobilize troops and assign men to key units. The order impacts the third regiment and second reserve, drafting signals and readiness requirements unclear due to fragmented OCR.
An OCR fragment from a Charleston advertisement touts Dr Morce’s Favorite Prescription as life saving for women. It mixes testimonial lines with marketing, urging readers to obtain the product in liquid or tablet form and referencing a people’s common sense medical adviser booklet.
The federalization effort moves rapidly with a plan that trains new entrants ready for Aeronautic service. A telegram via the Anro Chub of American Tioatay notes Mcare and Wien are slated to enter service after recom mended oper to General Mond. Lieutenant Clarence Vannort of Clarksburg is among those recommended. civilians may join the arra club to train for army service.
A 38 year old man was found guilty of a capital offense involving a negro child and was sentenced to be executed on July 21. The jury deliberated for twenty three minutes. Two years prior militia stood guard while the crowd remained orderly around the courthouse.
A heavily armed AN historist expedition aimed to cross the line at Sasahe and seize an automobile was broken up Monday night by military authorities. Eighteen men, armed with revolvers and rifles, attempted to depart town in cars but were stopped by infantry blocking the road.
Reports from McWharter indicate 13 year old Glenn Curry died in a sawmill accident near McWharter on Tuesday morning. He reportedly injured his arms and leg and returned home before funeral arrangements. event details remain unclear as authorities investigate.
Dr. Frederick A. Hlosam, president, asserts that intelligent limitation of offspring depends on parental income and the mother's health, warning that birth control will hit poverty as a consequence.
A patent medicine advertisement touts Old Hickory Tonic as a natural remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims to enrich blood and purify liver and kidneys, produced from a family of doctors’ formula, with a money back guarantee. Also notes a separate local prize story about a boy collecting tin cans for a prize, and New York’s charity statistic.
Notice of foreclosure sale for the estate of John Rown in Harrison County West Virginia and nearby holdings. The document names Mangum Guardiam and Philip Cuipford as county officials and lists sale amount around six hundred dollars with reference to land on Weyt Virginia and nearby jurisdictions.
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