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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1915
Page
1
At Boomer, Nov 30, a blast at Boomer Coal and Gold Company injured workers and caused at least three explosions nearby. The incident closed the site as a relief party rushed from nearby Boomer and allotments prepared to attend the scene.
Premier Patitch and members of the Serbian cabinet arrived at Scutari on November 28 as Montenegrin sources report a renewed front with no other changes. The war statement notes fifty four soldiers were captured, including an officer, during the operation at Fort Rithia.
The British casualty report published for November shows 282 officers and 45,184 common soldiers, with additional figures for other ranks in October. The list includes names of officers and non commissioned officers, reflecting losses across all branches and services for the period.
Report from Tuesday notes Miss Martha Poet, formerly Sinise, is hospitalized in Grace hospital Cleveland with injuries. Oldenburg and others from Watty-Lamberd department are mentioned in connection with the incident.
Readable fragments show a Bristol related reference mentioning a aunt and an event on Monday. Names and details are unclear but imply a familial or social note. Further context would clarify the exact persons, actions, and location.
A Huntington delegation led by Postmaster Jerry Dingess visits Washington to oppose Treasury Secretary McAdoo’s $50,000 reduction from a $221,000 postoffice addition budget. The group, including C. P. Snoy and John B. Henderton, argues the city’s growth and needs justify full funding to handle federal business.
An automobile owned by Charles Dutty Floyd and driven by Ray Burnarde was destroyed by fire four miles from the city on the West Milford road early Monday evening. Burnarde, alone in the car, escaped with painful but not serious injuries after the car struck a stump and plunged over a barbed wire fence and embankment. The wire fence slowed the car and is credited with saving the driver’s life. the cause of the fire remains unknown in this total wreck.
Tempers rose as Winter weather hit, gas supplies dwindled and hotels feared shortages before lunch. Reports say the Lehigh Natural Gas Company supplied limited fuel, prioritizing naval service, while officials vowed efforts to aid hoteliers and residents amid the cold.
Baltimore and Ohio railroad reports additions and relocations in 1915. Totals include 65.09 miles of line added, 3.44 miles of flag track relocated, and 134 miles on Magnolia cut off. New track acquisitions and rebuilt routes connect West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois corridors.
A Chicago based National Republican Union plans a delegate representation reform for the 1816 convention. Led by Horace C Stilwell of Anderson Indiana the system would assign one delegate per 1000 Republican votes and aim to reduce southern representation though not until four years after adoption.
Applications for rehearing in the case involving the siphon trunk line rail roads to continue operation of steamers on the Great Lakes despite the Panama Canal Act prohibition were dealt with today by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The application was made by shippers' attorneys. The railroads declined to ask a rehearing.
Washington Nov 30 F C Baker a prominent lawyer of Pikeville focuses on legal work for Coal and Coke Railroad Company he notes he is no longer active in Democratic politics though still interested and comments that Congressman-at-Large Howard Luther is expected to lead the Republican bid for the United States Senate.
Police records from Gensus Arena on November 18 describe a series of disturbances and arrests. Details indicate a total of 254 of 588 attendees involved in noted incidents, with officials stating a high rate of intoxication and disruptive behavior.
Report from New York terminals notes freight congestion worsened by rail delays. About 40,000 to 60,000 freight cars sit near city terminals awaiting unloading as Great Lakes harvests move toward December closing.
John Grapes aged seventy years, a lifelong resident of the county and the oldest living member of the First Baptist Church, died Tuesday morning of pneumonia. Survived by his wife Mrs Grapes, children including Wade Brower and sister Mrs P W Wheeler in Kentucky. Funeral arrangements pending until sister in Kentucky is heard from.
The Pall Mall Gazette links Emperor William's Vienna trip to reports of Germany seeking peace negotiations. The paper suggests the emperor’s tour may signal a renewed effort to secure a separate peace between Austria and Italy.
Funeral services are planned for Dirsis Holth Soudsry aged 28 wife of Harry B Souders store manager for United Woolen Mills Company. She died Sunday after an operation in Kilroy hospital. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery. Surviving relatives include husband, daughter Mabel, and Mrs Lloyd Souders and Misa Mabal Bouders, daughter of the deceased.
The Supreme Court ruled constitutional a section of the West Virginia prohibitory liquor law barring out of state liquor dealers from advertising in the state by circular letters or order blanks. The decision affirmed the Harrison county verdict in Edgar A Davis case. Also noted is a mandamus ordering Hinton officials to call a city election. Walter Johnson stands trial for burglary at the Glenwood Serial store and theft.
Copies of the program for the 1st Annual convention of the Ice Cream Manufacturers Association of West Virginia detail sessions at the Waldo hotel on December 7 and 8. The agenda includes welcome remarks, minutes, officers’ reports, and a postmeets tour of city plants with remarks by leaders from Huntington and New York, plus industry lectures and entertainment.
Fragmentary notes describe Serbian resistance and Allied actions near Monastir and the Belgian coast. Reports hint at Austro-German plans, German naval activity, and shifting positions as Allied forces hold or threaten German advances.
Railroad workers in Pittsburg to meet at Kenyon theater North side Sunday December 5 with speakers from the orders. Major topics include eight hours day and co operation. Officials George Stewart chair, Janse secretary, Craig secretary and others from Alliance Tunis Parkerabitriss and more. Attendants urged for broad attendance to influence the labor battle.
Michael Rafferty aged 29, an employee of the Hope Natural Gas Company, died at his Weston home after a lingering illness caused by Brights disease. He recently returned from Baltimore hospital and had just wed Miss Cheer two months ago. Survived by his widow Mrs Elmer Rafferty, he was well known in the community and a member of Weston Connell Knights of Columbus. Funeral arrangements have been made.
Democrats press plan to reorganize House committees aiming to reshape labor and military panels. The proposal targets changes within GrecHoun and other oversight groups, signaling a broader strategy to alter policy priorities and party influence in Congress.
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