A Community Board of Trade Letter to Clarksburg
A local editorial urges Clarksburg business leaders and residents to join in a unified community organization. It argues that true impact comes from active participation, moral and financial support, and collective action to create manufacturing sites and improve town prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Dudderar
Board of Trade
Ite
Baa
Hnea
Chamber of Commerce
Forests
Clarksburg
Staelt
Manin Clarkaburg
Planta
Defense urged by Hudson Maxim ahead of war
New Haven Conn Jan 16 Hudson Maxim naval advisory board member warned of foreign aggression after Europe’s war. He urged a larger army and navy, arguing Germany or England could land 250,000 to 500,000 troops monthly on U.S. shores, threatening arsenals and munition factories if not prepared in peacetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
United States
Hudson Maxim
Naval Advisory Board
Chamber of Commerce
Arma
Maxim
Germany
England
New York
Boston
Harrison Ranks Second In the State Auto List
A report from the auditor's office on automobile ownership ranks Cabell County second in the state, with Huntington second only to Wheeling. Charleston stands third among cities, Martinsburg shows strong counts due to new routes, and Clarksburg reports 1470 machines with 940 in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Cabell County
Secon
Huntington
Wheeling
Martinsburg
Berkeley County
Clacksburg
Chinéa
Ohio
Cabell
Harrison
Marion
Wood
Kanawha
Berkeley
Er Wheellig
Dupe
Cate
Fairmont
Iedevecye
Health survey shows many WV pupils need care
Charleston January 15 health department reports across West Virginia schools show medical attention is needed for a majority of pupils. In Marion county 979 examined, thirty six percent had vision or eye diseases, forty four percent dental neglect, with other vision and hearing defects noted. Mrs. Frank Watson of Broad Oaks moved home from St Marys Hospital after typhoid scare.
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Charleston
Department of Schools
Philic
West Virginia
Marion County
Nix
Blaven
Von Papen Papers Not Officially Noticed
Washington reports reveal alleged German agent activity in the United States tied to von Papen and Boyed as the war spread. Officials say the seized papers were intriguing but offered no official notice or solid evidence to pursue indictments, despite interest in the Vanceboro bridge plot and other cases.
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Washington
United States
Frillah
von Papen
von Papon
Mua
Boyed
Lohie
Weiner Horn
Vanceboro
Maine
State Department
Department of Justice
Averet Service
Claix Express
Boy-Bd
Robert Fay
Payments by Von Papen Papers Reveal German Agent Funding
London dated January 16 reports that Captain von Papen, recalled German embassy attache, funded two individuals involved in the German agent network in the United States. Bankbooks list payments to Koenig head of Hamburg American Line police service, and Hans Adam von Wodell indicted in New York.
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London
von Papen
Weabhington
United States
Ara Dln
Documenta
Britis
Paul Koeniin
Sergion
New York
Hans Adam von
Wodell
Koenig
Nina
Bernatortt
Barnbtorst
Automotilio
Price convicted of first degree murder in Minnesota
Frederick Price, a Minneapolis businessman, was found guilty by a jury of murdering his wife Mary Fridley Price. The trial spanned nearly two weeks, with defense seeking a new trial after evidence favorable to Price emerged during closing arguments.
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Pane
Minneapolis
Minh
Frederick
Price
Caige
Mary Fridley Price
Minnesota
Brady
Broderick T.prienon
Mary
Fridley
Bosan
Wie Wite
Charlex
D. Tchinon
Waghi D.C
Andy Notaby
Peles
Tata Hi
Fries
Ploneer J
Ama Yen
Seain
Divorcsein
Macy Bridley
Ogi
Chareara
Brion
Sermon Subjects and Church Services List
A fragmented schedule lists sermons and services across multiple churches. Topics include The World’s Unrest, What Is Your Banabas, A Soldier’s Death Song, The Value of the Human Soul, and Life, with morning and evening sessions led by various ministers at Central Presbyterian, Northview Wesleyan, First Episcopal, and other congregations.
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Baggot
Adamaton
Panama Canal Will Open For Light Boats
Panama, Jan. 16. General George W. Goethals says a statement on the canal’s condition will be issued before he goes to Washington January 27. A special board will study Gaillard Cut conditions. Fortifications may include Taboga and Pocock islands and other sites as plans for a modern fortress progress. Smaller vessels could use the canal within ten weeks as repair reports improve.
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Renneiares
Panama
George W. Goethals
Povertier
Panini Canal
Goethals
Jay J. Morrow
W.P. Comber
Grubh J. Cone
Oludy
Gaillard Cut
Ganthal Goethals
Ti Ja
Taboga
Atoke
Iniafield
Pearl Islands
Bad Check Case Arraigns Sharman Deems on Warrant
A suspect, Sharman Deems, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Willie Gutup, pool room proprietor, after presenting a bad check at a Clarksburg area location. The magistrate set the trial for 10 o'clock Monday morning. The scene includes local figures G Rider and others in attendance.
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Sharman
Jaliid Saturddy
Watt Nuttin
Muiletra
Ward Kidd
Deoma
Willie Gutup
Bist
West Pike Street
Allimea Tilt Daoma
Oma Clarksburg
Relimf 18 Asked in Army Property Rollout Proposal
A letter to City authorities recommended 509,072 for the roll of personal property in the army bias case. The missive cites Ravenlay, C WASHINGTON, and Garrison as involved in proposing the allocation.
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Ey Ravenlay
Washington
Tan
Cilay
Gulventon
Poxas Citys
New Glass Company Reports Strong Cooperative Outlook
Stockholders of Alliance Window Glass Company of Salam hald convened Saturday afternoon to review business conditions and plan future operations. Auditors’ report praised full accounting and efficient management led by President Pet and Duppieur, with Romy Dermots as secretary and Hoector Rucquoy as treasurer. The cooperative firm, now in a newly built model plant, employs 176 workers and produced durable glass and wood products with steady results.
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Allance’ Window Glan Company
Salam Hald
Pet and Duppeur
Romy Dermots
Neorath
Pankhurst Appeal Led to Yard Trip Under Guard
Fragmentary text describes Mra. Pankhurat and an appeal to Washing. pea by Labor Assistant Secretary Lona Poa and a Commissionar Howes escorting Mrs. Pankhurst from Ella Taland to the Battery aboard a private launch, with Mr. Post accompanying.
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Lona Poa
Labor
Pankhurat Te
Senator Bates Flees With State Assembly Over Prohibition Amendment
Former Governor Eugene N Bates fled with the state legislature amid efforts to push a federal amendment to regulate manufacturing and sale of intoxicating liquor. The prompt text is garbled. this summary reflects the clearest readable facts: Bates and the assembly involved in a prohibition related matter.
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Boston
Eugene N
Daxtor
Bates
Shawnee Proposal Casts Doubt on Move to Oklahoma
Fragmentary notes mention Herbert Woolard planning a move to Oklahoma with an unnamed woman and lingering doubts about the plan. The text refers to his friends and a claim of potential confrontation and clashes over the decision. The readable lines hint at a Shawnee proposition backing the relocation.
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Herbert Woolard
Tron Tuose
Wil Odeon
Orobesten
Ghewee
Okie
Woollard Hee
Gore
Burg Asuickly
Taylor Class Meeting At Church Tuesday Evening
A historical church notice states Avery class is urged to be present next Tuesday evening in the church annex. Forty-ninth county residents eligible to be present, including thirty from York County roads.
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Taylor
Thes
Avery
York
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged OCR note mentions an arrest or inquiry near a county area with limited legible details. The fragment references deputies and a meeting, but exact names, dates, and actions remain unclear.
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the Home Furnishing Company
Auto Livery CO
Bell Phone
Switzer Bros. French Dry and Steam Cleaning
Stealey Heights
Glenn
Waters
Womaak
Army
Pena Clebyland
Jamies McCarthy
Ana
Poltos Baye
Macarthy
MiGarthy
Ashittle
Ti Gripye
Hospital
Frank Watson
Point Atreat
Broad Oaks
St. Bfary'n Hospital
Mim
Silpe
Ha Meen
Aescee
Couvicons
Panama Canal
Washington City
Mleged
G. Rider
Ot Button
Rosa Bounty
Fate
Ebi Publican
Pani
J. 1
Whitten
Ate Birk
Stathers
Lamia
Rider
Braxton
Relimf
NEW Glass Company
Salem
Shamnee
Herbert Woollard
Pouuarion
Taco Wolfe
Ahi
la Cripps
WW Coat Company
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