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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1916
Page
2
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A man in Manhattan suffers a sudden glare from newly painted woodwork that blinds him and strains his optic nerve. Doctors warn the brief dazzling reflection may cause temporary or permanent vision damage. The incident occurred near the Sigma Nu chapter house where a passerby glimpsed the glare from sunlit varnish on wood.
John Munsinger of Elk County turns 104 at home in Jay Munsinger township. Known for temperance and self restraint, he maintains a hearty appetite and enjoys familiar foods. His long life has been marked by steady habits and little worry, remaining remarkably alert into old age.
A Washington economist summarizes how bumper harvests across the globe, including wheat and corn, depressed prices for farmers in leaner years. He notes U S farm value shifts, compares 1912 and 1921 yields, and highlights the paradox of high production yet lower cash returns for farmers amid fluctuating world demand.
Fragmentary notice describes Lin marriage attempts between a couple Sewak N.S. Dee and another party in Newark. It mentions divorce, a contested car marriage, a ceremony to be recognised, and signatures by a groom and witnesses, with notary involvement and a plan for groom’s signature.
Weeks after Mr Bansemer returned with his regiment, Mrs Serpent questioned the legality of the marriage and proposed a second ceremony to resolve the issue. The unfolding dispute centers on formalities and recognition of the union amid wartime household tasks.
Philadelphia reports a ten inch fall from a stairway led to the death of George West. His wife found him in the bedroom after going to the kitchen for medicine. A dog alerted Ne tailed qo rehire, and a physician arrived to confirm the fatal injuries.
Third increase in wages approved by Indian Cotton Mill in Bartpond Connecticut. Effective December, the measure concerns about 2,004 workers and becomes active in the coming period.
Alfred Collins of Philadelphia will lead the Collins Garner Congo expedition under the Braithsonian institution to explore West Africa and the Congo basin. Richard Garner of New York serves as expedition manager with Prof. Charles Wurlong of Boston and Charles H. Weascheimer of Washington, D.C. Also expected are Souling and Prof. Pucions, with Bordeaux as a departure point possibly by late March.
Out of town friends of Frans Bartek, who came to Cleveland for his funeral, found him alive and well in his house. They entered, saw him smiling in a chair, and were stunned by the sight. An interview request was made, as Bartek had recently died of exposure, identified as Wr Boriek.
San Diego reports that the German freighter Sesostris, later known as Ogos Guatemal, stranded off coast years ago, has been successfully elevated. Three hydraulic rams and 160 motives removed banks of sand around the ship, restoring the wreck to near its former height. Salvage crews expect to net over 32 million in this venture.
In Roseburg Oregon officials respond to complaints about cattle and sheep losses by coyotes. A local decision sets a bounty of 20 dollars per head and assigns funds to exterminate the predators, with reports of significant livestock losses and industry demands for action. The era notes a push by county authorities and mentions related payroll adjustments in the Boston area.
Amid crowded streets and packed trains, workers at the stock exchange received gifts for their families as brokers provided treats for the poor. Police and clergy schedule multiple Christmas events across precincts with gatherings at St Patrick’s Cathedral and other churches.
A presidential note outlined aims and urged settlement with the belligerents. Officials said the plan would require Senate action for treaty-bound abandonments and warned of growing vagueness as both sides reassess aims in the war. The note sparked cautious hopefuls and wary responses across London Paris and Berlin.
A garbled report from Galveston Texas dated December 23 describes creatures called Serkins barking near a dam in Medina County thirty eight miles west of San Antonio. Sources claim their bark resembles an old bound dog and can be heard from a mile away. They supposedly emerge at dusk and disappear at daybreak, inhabiting holes in the Weave or Devil River region.
In Qarland California on December 32 1916 the oldest Christian bell will ring as Oakland’s New Year celebration ends the year with a performance of The Messiah by the Athleta county chorus at the Municipal Auditorium. A Mount Diablo pilgrimage precedes the oratorio with a farewell to the last sunset of 1916. The events form part of a cross city musical program for 1917 under Oakland Chamber of Commerce direction.
Washington dispatch reports Coast General Garcia in El Paso saying he spoke with Carranza at Chihuahua Torreon and was told neither city had fallen nor was in danger of capture by Villa forces.
London reports a curious possible source of value in tobacco ashes. A British client estimates tobacco ashes contain about twenty percent nota ya. He suggests that ash from a chan con stains potash, while clear 195 sralum and ordinary pipe tobacco ash yield lower figures.
In Harlan county operations facing higher costs of living have announced a wage increase. About 35500 workers will receive a ten percent raise in wages to offset rising coal costs.
At Pyctsbury December 23 the Westinghouse Electric Company announced a twelve per cent wage increase for its four thousand employees. Directors also approved retroactive adjustments and a related formal action covering previously negotiated terms.
A flood of local visitors and residents traveling for holidays fills hotels and homes. Names include Mr and Mrs Homps with relatives, Mr and Mrs J Lantz, Mr and Mrs Leo Gellw, and many others from Fairmont, Parkersburg, Huntington, and Charleston. Attending gatherings, church events, and family reunions, a mix of travel and holiday plans highlight community ties.
Advance notice from Glen View Brick Co states that brick manufacturing costs have risen and prices will increase. The new higher price takes effect on December 20. 1518. Local readers are advised to prepare for higher material costs and adjust purchasing plans accordingly.
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