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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
15
A look inside the Chalmers plant shows how comfort is engineered into upholstery and tops. Leather quality, large hides, and defect checks precede cutting. Cushions use long hair filling and even stitching to prevent sagging. Mohair tops and skilled seamwork by many female operators ensure tight fits and weather sealing, contributing to long service life.
In May Baseball Magazine Bennie Kauff details his hold-out during the Federal League era. He recalls meeting with John McGraw and Hempstead, signing a $5,000 figure, and seeking a share of Sinclair’s huge purchase price. He defends his ambition, praises Ty Cobb, and defends the Federal League experience as strong in pitching.
Reports from Seien Tokio indicate alleged transfers of steel and iron by German warship shipments from Swedish steamers bound for Japan. The materials are used in twisted wire cables and cutlery. Swedish legation complaints have been filed and Sweden is pressing the issue with authorities.
The Death Valley Dodge car driven by Teddy Tetzlaff gained coast fame after a night trip from Wardhoff in the Ojat valley to San Louis Obispo in just over twelve hours. The run started at 10 pm amid doubts about road conditions, but Tetzlaff credited the Dodge Brothers car for reliability and brakes. Thompson Garage Co. of Jali acted as local agent.
Mrs Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr once Claudia Carlstedt the actress known as The Girl in the Tights seeks $3600 alimony in New York City. She claims her husband has plenty of money yet is hard to locate and compel payment, hindering collection by herself and authorities.
Charleston April 15 Lewis Carter 60 an axe maker was struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio freight engine today and killed. The body was removed to Carter s home in Huntington.
Seasonal travel advice covers staying clean on dusty trains. Pack half pint bottles with alcohol water mix for cleansing and toning, benzoin to soften train water, and a small amount of fragrance. Include cotton pads and cold cream, a damp sponge routine, and smelling salts for freshness during journeys.
April 15 Panama reports both major parties seek U S supervision of the July presidential elections. President Porras maintains a noncommittal stance but privately opposes external interference, asserting Panama can police the vote itself. Orders reportedly ban intimidation and ensure voter registration for all legal male citizens. Disorder reports rise nationwide amid opposition claims of American involvement to preserve peace and independence.
About 200 Chinese students from Yunnan province are stranded in Tokyo due to lack of funds as remittances fail to arrive. They cannot meet tuition fees. the Chinese location has refused to guarantee education costs.
A jumble of spoof notices and odd items from several towns covers playful quips about beer fears in West Virginia, mock advertisements, and miscellaneous local blurbs. It includes quirky lines about a Kaiser, a hospital scene, and a theatrical travelogue with scattered references to towns like Martinsburg and Kalamazoo.
A Reelograph studio production used real money in a scene where Mary Fordpick pays fifty dollars to an actor. The director insisted on authentic currency for realism, with the payment then promptly returned as the scene closed.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions shindaws and three piece dresses in unclear context. It references Nee Koods and actors sharers with hints of attire and a coat moved. The readable lines are sparse and lack coherent narrative.
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