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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1915
Page
7
Fragmentary account recounts Washington's 1754 mission to warn the French at Fort Duquesne, the French reply from Lecardonnier de Suère, and the Virginia assembly's measures to defend settlers on the Mississippi. plans for a permanent post at the forks of the Ohio unfold amid military buildup and sieges.
Washington marched with a detachment of one hundred and sixty men through swamps forests and mountains toward Fort Duquesne but faced delays and French Indian resistance. By May scouts warned of large forces gathering at Presque Isle and Yorktown. After harsh fighting and a siege Washington’s forces were compelled to surrender and retreat, though his bravery was praised. The Indian chief Halt Kinney praised Washington but noted French and Indianures were cowards. The campaign’s outcome spurred further war preparations as the battle for the empire continued.
Aug 7 in Waynesburg Pa a man, Oliver JiRuse aged 79 of Jefferson, seeks recovery of a ride by William Fitedtkr of Homeville. The report notes touring gossip and farm relations as neighbors, with the men engaging counsel after Hose’s recent warnings.
Fragments indicate a military justice debate involving the Navy and War departments. A question was sent to the president, then to the attorney general, before a judge advocate general issued a contentious ruling about private slaves in a disciplinary context.
Chicago Aug 7 The clairvoyant con artist Jin Ryan testified on a graft case detailing how he posed as a married man to seduce wealthy women including Mrs Hope D McKridney of La Crosse Wisconsin. He claimed to have defrauded her of 15000 while others linked to the case faced charges and the police chief’s name emerged. The defense cited his tips on dating, dining, and financial guidance as part of the alleged scheme.
In a local courtroom, Ryan and Christine P. confronted evidence as Bertsche admitted faulty statements under pressure. The cross examination sought to pin down prior testimony while defense and prosecutor clashed over motive and truth.
A fragmentary, era voice scene describes a Liberty Club gathering in Pittsburg with talk of haberdashery and shopping loot. Characters debate collars silk socks and coats as part of a social mix with joking exchanges and casual purchases. The text preserves a local flavor and stage-ish dialogue.
A 19th century note outlines a September road congress with aims to promote travel to the exposition grounds. Governor SEE and W Tilson president of the amet Road Butivers announce plans to welcome visitors. Details direct readers to Oak page 12 for routes and event accessibility.
The Promtown school adopts an honor system for toy loans and a new farm project on the constitutional farm. The program includes 1,000 AACR fares, sleeping arrangements, and improved machinery. Superintendent says the system has achieved success and will expand with additions to farm buildings and equipment in coming years.
A damaged OCR fragment from Springfield mentions a Miss Sara Hares marriage and a charge of violating local statutes. Details are incomplete and unclear, with garbled names and numbers.
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