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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
2
Easter novelty shop offers Printzess suits and coats to lead the parade with a complete display of gloves for the master shop. Prices start at $1.25 and up.
New Silk Hosiery line presents Niagara Maid Silk Hosiery in all colors priced at $1.00 and $1.25 per pair. The Easter wardrobe calls for two or more pairs, and the catalog highlights a complete assortment to meet demand.
Attorney General Gregory ruled the federal reserve board cannot relocate a Federal Reserve Bank and cannot alter bank charters by changing districts. The opinion ends efforts to move the Richmond bank to Baltimore or Pittsburgh to Cleveland, and states charter terms run twenty years, forbidding location changes without forfeiture.
New York report lists A M Scott Charles FE Ward T C White H B Sanda A J Whitehill from West Virginia among 250 engineers chosen to organize state boards for industrial preparedness. Directors span Ohio Pennsylvania Kentucky with notable names including Chester W Larner Frank A Scott George S Davis Vance C McCormick and Paul Spodek.
The congregational executive committee met in Charleston on April 15 and called a delegate convention to be held at Thurmond, Martin County, to select delegates and arrange activities for local district events.
In Congress Senate sessions focused on army reorganization with a new oath for national guard officers and federal pay for officers above captain. Agricultural appropriation debate continued amid a dispute over grain distribution to farmers. Memorial service planned for late Representative Brown of West Virginia. Republican convention in Chicago details noted with numerous county delegates and a new secretary elected for the committee.
Capetown South Africa reports that 20 000 locust swarms were destroyed over the past year at an estimated cost of 4 000 pounds. Government estimates show damage averted totaling about 200 000 pounds, according to a released report.
The Independent Order of Red Men plans its annual West Virginia convention in Huntington on May 8 with 400 or more members from cities including Charleston Wheeling Parkersburg Martinsburg and Huntington. Events include an automobile tour, opening address by Mayor Schon, a message by C K Chambers great sachem, plus banquets and entertainment.
Lockaw, aged 32, of Pleasant View, died at his grandmother Mrs. Baduley’s home after a work accident at a local yard. He had earlier injured his thumb, which had been healing, but two weeks later tetanus developed rapidly, leading to his death. He had been employed by Yockjaw firm. The testimony notes the wound was accidental and occurred at work.
Raleigh April 15 reports say forest fires already causing great damage in Cumberland and nearby counties spread rapidly tonight before high winds. The Roper Lumber Company plant at Roper, one of the state's largest, was destroyed and minor damage hit several small towns. A farmer died from injuries in Cumberland county.
Charles M. Bishop of Southwestern University urged speedy justice as a remedy for mob violence during a Southern Sociology Congress session in New Orleans. He called for united action by press, pulpit, and schools to build overwhelming sentiment against lynchings.
Mexican officials and press react to U S plans to withdraw troops from the Villa pursuit. Washington officials offer cautious comments while Mexican leaders expect official guidance and keep cabinet members near General Carranza in Mexico City for about a month.
President Wilson’s letter read at the New York Young Men’s Democratic Club dinner stresses the party as forward looking and for the effort of young men. Secretary Tumulty delivers a message saying the president could not attend due to foreign matters, praising future achievements and rights within the party.
GEORGE M. BOWERS NAMED FOR CONGRESS IN THE SECOND DISTRICT AT BERKELEY SPRINGS APRIL 15. FORMER U S COMMISSIONER OF FISHERIES NOMINATED BY REPUBLICANS TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF LATE WILLIAM G BROWN. BOWERS ROUGHLY HELD NOMINATION BY ACCLAMATION OVER J J FOREMAN. DEMOCRATIC OPPONENT IS SAM V Woot. A NATIONWIDE GOP PLATFORM RESOLUTION ENDORSES ECONOMIC AND CIVIL POLICY.
Albany authorities and the detective force probe the disappearance and presumed death of eight year old Billy Clark. Coroner Hastings and DA Alexander return from Pine Bush wilderness where the body was found. investigators suspect the victim was kept indoors and later placed in a woodland swamp. Evidence points to an accused misconducter, with a $20,000 damage fire and worker displacement noted in Newell’s.
Reports from New York indicate a seamen strike affecting ocean going liners Mongolia and Brazos. About 500 workers demanded higher pay, delaying Mongolia for hours and forcing Brazos to halt near the Statue of Liberty before resuming with a posted four language demand. Union officials say no general Atlantic strike was called, but a broad demand for higher wages is being pressed.
In San Francisco on April 15 women bound for the military encampment at the Presidio will not wear trousers. American Women's League of Self-Defense of New York proposes khaki Norfolk jackets paired with a wide, ground-length skirt and walking shoes. officers will wear round khaki hats with rank ribbons. Each participant will have two skirts and a plain white shirt waist.
Charleston report notes West Virginia Dental Society elects Dr Stone of Clarksburg as president at its tenth annual meeting with Fairmont named as next year’s meeting site. Boston dispatch cites union secretary J W Parsons and treasurer D C Clarke as officers as striking line steamship crews seek higher pay.
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