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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1915
Page
9
A Cuban envoy discusses reforming Cuba’s prison system, urging humane conditions, modernization, and the abolition of death penalties for women. He cites past executions and advocates replacing punishment with work, education, and gradual reinstatement, while seeking foreign imprimatur for the program.
The ceremony will witness the nuptials of the president and Mr Norman Gale on December 15 at the White House. Attending will be prominent relatives and guests from New Orleans, Atlanta, Baltimore and other cities, with many officials and dignitaries present. guests include Mrs Arms Wilson, Mr Sayre, Colonal Minkis Smith, and John A. Williams, among others.
Sing Sing prisoner Johnny Lifer faces life with possible parole after a grand jury indicted him amid a broader case in which two inmates are named and a fight over the tribunal’s actions sparks debate. The article traces community reaction, political overtones, and the implications for the prison population under Governor Whitman’s era policy.
A veteran recounts a crowded poker night where superstition shaped bets and nerves. Players watch a fifth join, while wagers grow and a man’s risky behavior leads to far from steady play. The tale blends luck, omens, and a cautionary note on mixing whiskey with poker.
Dov, New Jersey, reports a boomtown of makeshift housing near Carneys Point where powder plant workers rent out bathhouses and villages of bunks sprout to shelter the influx. Dozens of shacks and tents fill the area as promoters push building sites between Pennsauken and Pennsylvanian towns, while sanitation orders aim to curb overcrowding.
A fragmented article urges moderation during the Christmas season, citing Dr. Samuel Dixon and the state health commissioner. It warns against overeating, overcrowded celebrations, and excessive holiday fare, advising readers to consult a physician and consider digestion and heart health.
A transcription heavy article discusses Peking's stunned reaction to Japan's moves and the Japanese push to shape China's government. It cites European powers and the United States weighing intervention while highlighting fears of monarchy restoration and the fragility of China’s republican experiment amid international pressure. It notes Britain and Russia seeking influence and warns that continued foreign meddling could threaten China’s national integrity and independence.
An article fragment references Mike Donlin and a court over ashes, mentioning New York, Magitaria, and a case involving alleged corruption. It notes a person died in 1913 and references Campbell See establish ment and a guilty finding, but the text is highly garbled.
Local reports recount political turmoil and protests in Grattan and nearby towns, with officials noting disputed water plans and labor tensions. A multi-vehicle crash near Walnut and Maple injures occupants, while court actions and public notices address education funding and local governance.
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