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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1914

Page

3

Fiore Offers Chance to Buy Property at Good Rates

Real estate listings highlight Fiore opportunities promising favorable rates for buyers. The write up emphasizes affordable property options and potential fees below market value.

Locust Street 700m House With Porches and Chicken House

A 700 meter Locust Street residence with bath basement front and back porches and a chicken house on a 40 by 106 foot lot. The wooden house is neatly papered and furnished and promises about 10 percent return on the investment or serves as a splendid home.

Stealey Heights six room house on Baker Avenue

Six room house on Baker Avenue in Stealey Heights with oak panelling and cabinet id features. Nicely fronting a 40 foot paved street and extending 120 feet to an alley with good lot depth.

Baker Avenue

Colonial Heights 4K Cottage Near City Center

An affordable four room cottage with a basement and bath located close to the city center offers practical living space. The listing emphasizes convenient access to downtown Colonial Heights and nearby amenities.

Przasnysz Escape Hints From Page Fragments

Fragmentary OCR text from Przasnyz mentions possible escape notes and page continuation. The readable bits show stray words and garbled lines implying a newspaper page fragment without clear events or names.

Both Sides Claim Success in Eastern Front

Reports from London and Berlin state both sides claim gains with no major recent changes. German sources say their cavalry repulsed Russian cavalry on the East frontier and that Russian resistance remains unbroken. Berlin notes casualties to date but claims German control and ongoing operations in Poland as Allied forces press offensive preparations.

London Sian Poland Nouth Berlin Lodz Lode

Allies Prepare General Offensive amid German Resistance

The report notes artillery and infantry actions as Allies push toward a broad offensive while facing stubborn German entrenched positions. General Joffre is cautious about risking heavy casualties. King Peter and his sons allegedly lead Servian advances, with Austrian attempts to stem defeat by forces from Belgrade, suffering losses in repeated attacks.

Joffre Peter Belgrade Berlin Russia Dresden Frederick Sturdee South Atlantic Fulther iLlavda

German lieutenant hidden in box shipped to Rotterdam

A German army lieutenant Otto Koehn was found concealed in a large box aboard a ship bound for Rotterdam at Gravesend. He had recently returned from America and was later arrested at Southampton and placed in a Dorchester aliens camp. Authorities believe elderly aliens staged the ruse to send a military-age man to Germany.

Ay Asacciarau Peaves London Gravesend Rotterdam Otto, Koehn Lloyd's News America Pottsdam Southampton Dorchester Germany Dorcester Koehn

Eliot Praises Rockefeller Foundation Philanthropy

Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard, told the Twentieth Century Club that John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil organization was one of the most beneficent works and that Rockefeller himself is the best business man this country produced. He argued public misinformation has wronged Rockefeller while lauding the foundation’s work.

Boston Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Twentieth Century Club Standard Oil Company John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller Eliet Eliot Rockefeller Foundation

Government Awards Six Destroyer Contracts

Secretary Daniels awarded six destroyer contracts from the navy appropriation. Fore River Shipbuilding two ships at 795000 each Bath Iron Works two ships at 800000 each Cramp Shipbuilding one ship at 520000 Mare Island navy yard one ship at 626487. The first destroyer built in a government yard. The appropriation limited per ship to 925000 with no provision for more than six vessels. Money saved may not be used for additional construction but returned to the treasury.

Washington Des Daniels Fore River Shipbuilding Company Bath Iron Works Cramp Shipbuilding Company Mare Island Navy Yard

Turkish steamer seized and Turkish forces repelled

WHEAT GARBO PETROGRAD reports a Turkish steamer loaded with wheat bound for Constantinople captured near the Danube mouth by Russian Black Sea cruisers and brought to Odessa. Russian torpedo boat destroyers are said to have sunk several Turkish gunboats near Asia Minor as a large Turkish division failed to break into Russia through Prussian territory despite Kurdish aid.

Petrograd London Constantinople Danube Odessa Jis Aldo Asia Minor Russia

Italy Pledges Ally With Defeated Powers in European War

Count Giulio Lognes Italian consul in Chicago says Italy will ally with defeated powers after peace to safeguard its interests and prevent ruin by conquerors. He cites army preparations in the United States and a Russian force of 2,200,000 ready for campaign within months. The conflict may last until next October or November.

Angodare Mesa Chicago Italy Giulio Lognes United States Giulio

German Refugees to Arrive in United States From Shanghai

The German embassy asked Washington that a number of German women and children refugees be brought to the United States from Shanghai China. The State Department referred the issue to the Bureau of Immigration to assess potential objections if any refugees might become public charges.

Washington, D. C State Department United States Shanghai China Kiao Chow Bureau of Immigration

Public opinion neutrality debated on Britain favor

A reader argues that American public opinion is broadly friendly to Great Britain. The piece notes that while the U.S. government claims strict neutrality, neutrality in practice has favored Britain overall.

America Great Britain

European Air Force Strength by Navy Department Estimates

Official Navy Department estimates show European powers’ air strength. Austria-Hungary 600 planes and eight dirigibles, Belgium 60 planes, Great Britain 500 planes and 12 dirigibles, France 3 400 planes and 30 dirigibles, Germany 1 400 planes and 60 dirigibles, Italy 300 planes and four dirigibles, Japan 20 planes and two dirigibles, Russia 1 000 planes and 20 dirigibles. Admiral Blue notes officer shortages exceed crew shortages.

Navy Department Warhington D. C House Naval Committee Austria-Hungary Belgium Great Britain France Germany Italy Japan Russia Victor Blue Navigation Bureau

Belgian King Replies to Relief Commission Message

King Albert of Belgium expresses gratitude for the American relief effort and wishes the commission success in saving Belgium from famine. A letter from Henry W. Diederich, U.S. consul general in Antwerp, details widespread hunger among relief workers and consular staff.

London Belgium Albert American Commission For Relief Henry W. Diederich United States Antwerp Hia Nis Nim

Lynching Mob Averts Church in Enforced Trial Scene

In Elizabethtown Kentucky a mob of more than 200 armed men gathered to lynch Turnder Graham Jr after he shot Sheriff McMurtry and deputy Fite. Circuit Judge Hayman and County Judge Rider intervened to allow legal proceedings. Graham was arrested on murder charges. Grover Chism, sought for robbery, remains at large after Graham opened fire on authorities.

Elizabethtown J. R. Hayman D. W. Rider Hardin County Grahamy Jr Graham Lato Sherif R.C. McMurtry James Wools Grover Chism Chism McMurtry H B Fite

Immigration conference proposes strict laws for refugees

In Washington D C on December 12 resolutions urged federal and Southern state action to care for immigrants seeking refuge after the European war. The Southern Commercial Congress hosted the conference to study distributing newcomers on Southern farms with an advisory committee to refine practical plans over several days.

Cattlemen Protest Ohio West Virginia Quarantine

Ohio cattle entering West Virginia face a statewide ban with only Tilmont county cited as infected. Farmers and rivermen join to oppose the policy while State Commissioner Williams stands firm. Rivermen appeal to Dr. Leon Reefer, yet WV authorities remain vigilant, prompting plans to move cattle to Ohio markets or ship dressed beef to avoid the ban.

Ohio West Virginia Williams Tilmont County Leon Reefer State Veterinary Department Reefer Southeastern Ohio Belmont County

Cannon Rally Marks Return of Republicans at Capitol

Republicans returning to Congress gathered at the capitol to greet former Speaker Cannon who urged party unity. He cited his rule since retirement and joined Senator-elect Curtis of Kansas and Representative-elect Nicholas Longworth among others visiting the House and meeting former colleagues.

Washington Dic Capitol Cannon Clark Curtis Kansas Nicholas Longworth Tre

Plans to corner wheat lead to legal battle in 1898

Joseph Salter testifies in Federal Judge Humphrey's court about his bid to corner wheat and raise prices to $1.85 a bushel. He claims H H. Peavey and the late C A Pillsbury of Minnesota were partners and did not release grain, accusing Minneapolis men of a criminal conspiracy. He seeks $380 935 with Interior Elevator and Monarch Elevator claiming debt for 1898 wheat.

Joseph Salter Humphrey H. P Peavey C.A. Pillsbury Min Interior Elevator Company Monarch Elevator Company

Wilson Likely Attends Payne Funeral in House Chamber

President Wilson probably will attend the public funeral of the late Representative Payne of New York in the House chamber. He ordered a wreath for the casket. Official Washington completes arrangements for final honors to the veteran lawmaker. Prayers a brief sermon and hymns by the Galvary church choir will frame the service before the body is moved to Auburn New York for burial accompanied by House and Senate committees.

Jay Aenociareo Washington Wilson Payne New York House Ledders Galvary Church Auburn Senate

National Guard Suit Tests President Powers Over State Militia

The Department of Justice withdraws the Supreme Court brief in a case by National Guard officers challenging the president’s authority to use state militia abroad without mustering into U S volunteer service. The dispute, sparked by a potential Mexico war scenario, drew protests from National Guard officials nationwide.

oLganist Washington, D. G Department of Justice Supreme Court of the United States National Guard United States Mexico

Local Union National Bank holiday savings fund checks issued

Thousands of dollars circulated in Clarksburg and nearby towns as 1 000 members received Christmas checks ranging from 1.50 to 65.00. The fund's treasurer signed the checks over several days, aiding shoppers and encouraging thrift by depositing proceeds into banks or using funds for gifts. Merchants will cash them, and next year's club opens December 21 to new members.

Clarksburg Union National Banks Amousta

Keeps Marriage Secret Nearly Twelve Months

Huntington reports Miss Laura R. Nicholas of seventh avenue and Charles I. Lake, a well known businessman, married in Charleston on January 1, 1914. They kept the wedding secret until recently and will reside at 890 Severn Avenue with Mr Lake’s barber shop in the Heth Street district.

Nichols Lake West National ‘Bank Heth Street Luke J.R. Nicholas Severn Avenue

State Politicians At State Capitol

Charleston December 12. The weekly mix of sessions and gatherings drew prominent politicians to the state capital. Republican delegations pressed appeals to Democratic United States senator and congressman elect as officials sought influence over federal patronage. Attorney W W Hughes Dowell County, a likely future state supreme court candidate, faced rivals Adolph E Schert and Vernon B Donon as the legislature drew keen attention. Journalists noted editor JM Davie of Pallman reflecting on campaign dynamics and funding hints amid the busy scene.

Tereleamam Charleston Supreme Court Federal Court United States Chilton Washington Hughes Iig City W. W. Hughes toDowell County Adolph E.schert Vernon B.donon Morgan County Johnson JM. Davie Pallmen Penson Ater

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