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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1913
Page
7
A historical account of the canal project discusses Colonel Gorgas's success against yellow fever in 1905, recruitment of labor from around the world, rising wages, and the debate between sea level and lock canal designs. It notes Roosevelt and the Steinmetz era, committee findings, and the path to architectural decisions shaping the canal’s structure.
Fragmentary text discusses inducements and pay, French canal operations, and American perceptions of French inefficiency. It notes Americans believe there was mismanagement and that they faced a challenging task with limited control.
Article recounts the Roosevelt administration’s split over sea level versus lock canal designs, the 1906 1907 debates, and the eventual decision to pursue a lock-type canal. It covers related excavations at Gatun, the progress of workers, and Roosevelt’s influential 1908 visit and impact on labor conditions.
Public notice from Dorsey W Cork administrator of the estate of T M Sullivan deceased. Creditors and others with claims must present them at his office 320 321 Goff building Clarksburg West Virginia for settlement.
New fall draperies offered in Printed Curtain Series with light and dark grounds and bordered options priced at 18 to 25 cents per yard. Voiles and Marquisettes feature shadow and heavier borders at 3 to 400 yards and 55 cents per yard. White and Peru Scotch Madras in multiple colors from 18 to 50 cents per yard and colored Scotch Madras in 55 to 85 cents per yard.
A Boggs & Buhl advertisement lists Misses and children sweaters in tan red grey white and other shades. Misses sweaters feature heavy weave high neck turn down collars two pockets and large buttons with several price points from 2 to 3.50. Childrens sweaters offered in multiple colors priced from 1.00 to 3.00.
A flood of names flood the city as visitors from Parkersburg Wilsonburg Weston and other towns converge for business and social calls. Citizens from Fairmont Flemington and Grafton are noted among those stopping at the Hotel Gore and other sites. Also reported is Montana’s coal output for 1912 totaling 3 042 49 tons valued at 5 342 188.
The administrators will offer for sale at 10 a m on October 1, 1913, on the Sullivan farm near Byron West Virginia items from the estate of Thaddeus M Sullivan deceased. Items include a plow grind stone wagon and more household and farm goods with terms of sale to be announced. Dorsey W Cork administrator signs as executor of the estate.
An ad claims a liver cleansing remedy will normalize liver function and bowel health. It urges readers to try Hot Springs Liver B tablets sold in Clarksburg by a druggist and local chemical firm.
The Ohio Railroad announces promotions for long time staff in its operating department. O S French will be assistant superintendent of the Connellsville division based at Connellsville. S C Batten becomes assistant superintendent of the Connellsville division based at Semartet. E Wolferli takes over as superintendent of the Somerset line from Rockwood to town. each man has spent his career with the company and will relocate to new headquarters as announced next week.
Mr and Mrs Worthington and children of Salemtork hosted guests of Mr and Rat ID Lynch Sunday. George W Grow and Mrs Semeg dio visited at their home. Calder C of Brown joined Mr Hiram Lynch for a Sunday gathering. John Wenley Williams and Miss Mary attended a social in Salem. a South Pan Gil Company unit drilled No 1 on the Fielden farm. A quint wedding occurred at the Methodist Episcopal church with Mary Swiger in the party. guests enjoyed a bridal party with painted whiskers and hair at Big Tenag.
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