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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1916
Page
3
Jewish relief drive appeals to Clarksburg for aid
The Clarksburg Jewish relief committee issues a plea citing widespread Russian persecution of Jews in war zones. It lists refugee figures and destitution across Polish towns and cites President Wilson’s January 1916 day for national contributions, urging local donations ahead of a forthcoming appeal letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Kovno
Grodto
Besearabia
Podolis
Volyni
Russia
Wilson
Senate
Central Belief Committee
New York
Clarksburg
Wiaher
Reed Tours District As Republican Primary Push Begins
Stuart F. Reed secretary of state and GOP congressional candidate visits cities in the district while touring interior counties to present his request for support. He says he will return to Charleston after meeting his sister Mat Sackron in Buckhannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart F. Reed
Congress
Hin
Businega
Mr. Reed
Reed
Mat"Sackron
Buckhannot
Charleston
Funeral for Italian Miner Andy Vvonzar Monday
Andy Vvonzar aged 48 a Gypsy Italian miner died at home Saturday morning after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 5:30 at Holy Rosary here. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Vvonzar
Jn Heldi
Holy Rosary
Holy Cross Cemetery
Officials visit Clarkshoro by Western Union officers
A. G. Baylor of New York and A. C. Térry of Pittsburg, district commercial superintendent, visited Clarkshoro this Saturday to inspect operations and examine payrolls and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Baylor
New York
Western Union Telegraphy Company
A. C. Térry
Pittsburg
District Commercial Superi Intendent
Clarkshoro
Panama Canal Not Ready to Reopen Says Goethals
Panama Canal remains closed pending stable, permanent navigation channels. Major General Goethals cites uncertain aids movement at Gaillard Cut and possible rock movement near Gold Hill as risks. Dredging progress shows vessels can pass when uninterrupted, but timing hinges on east bank conditions and west side dredge progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unr
Gold Hill
Poland’s Tragedy and Belgium’s War Sympathy Reflect American Views
The article discusses American perceptions of Belgium and Poland during wartime, noting Belgium’s clear national identity and Poland’s distant status to Americans. It details hardships in Poland including shortages, rising prices, and mass displacement, and mentions Premier Asquith’s cautious response plus Polish relief efforts led by John F. Seaulakdi seeking central aid to distribute supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Poland
Ax & Nation
United States
Aaquith
Chicago
John F. Seaulakdi
Polish Central Relief Commit
Washington
Wis
Lanning
Ronekeller Foundation
Asquith
Charters Granted for Wilma Company and Two Others
Charleston Jan 22 charter grants authorize Wilma Company of Chicago to manufacture and market engines and motors with 1 500 000 capital and Chicago main works with branches nationwide. Incorporators include Normill Walsh Campers of Chicago and Payne Afinor of Charleston. Also chartered White Stick Coal Company of Beckley with 10 000 capital and Raleigh county coal operations. incorporators Ragland Guymog Smith Tolliver and Meador of Hockley. Huntington Auto Sale Company of Huntington granted charter with 35 000 capital. incorporators On Harpin Webb Osgood and Roy Lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Afinor
Charleston
White Stick Coal Company
Beckley
Raleigh
T. R. Ragland
M.F. Guymog
Joe L. Smith
J. KB
Tolliver
H. Meador
Hockley
Hedfield Reelected President of National Promotion Society
William Hedfield, secretary, was reelected president of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education at its annual convention. The committee presented recommendations favoring federal aid for special education and health programs. The report was adopted and officers announced during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras Enneapolig
Bion
William
Hedfield
Commores
Siptional Society For the Promotion of Industria] Addonion
Heath Fug
Fedaral Arin Fadpaleial
Teactitioan
Yearly meeting of Harrison County teachers to be held
The eighth annual Harrison County Teachers' Association meeting will convene next Friday and Saturday at the Washington Irving high school building. The program lists morning talks by George E. Hubba and L. J. Hanifan on education topics, plus discussions on curriculum, teaching methods, dramatization, and school conditions. Evening sessions feature addresses by Joseph Rosier and a business round table on improvements and self activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Teachers’ Aroclation
Washington Rvng High
State Department of Schools
George E. Hubba
Tharleston
Constitution
L. J. Hanifan
M. J. Abbey
Morgantown
F. L. Burdette
Clarksburg
Post
Bridgeport
Tia M
Clarknburg
Oneph Rosier
Fairmont
Normal School
Munto
Saleotad
Business Siasion
Mario
B' J
Fairmont Normal School
Colinty
Day & Lawron
Bishop Greer’s Plea for Jews and Civilizational Debt
Bishop David H. Greer of New York urged Christians to fund relief for suffering Jews in war torn Europe. He framed aid as a historical debt and moral duty, appealing to American Christians and Jewish citizens to pay reparations to aid the Jewish people in their hour of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Warstricken
Europe
David H. Greer
New York
Giritien
Zion
Jawad
Teaiah
Spinoza
Tsay
Helf
Gordon
Sermon Emphasizes Certainty of Words at Evening Service
A distorted report notes a bishop delivering a sermon to women and children tonight stressing the certainty of his teachings. The passage mentions Mohey edn tribution as part of the garbled OCR text but the core shows a cleric urging trust in his message during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giver
Mohey
Sudden Death of James Riggins Farm Hand in Weston
James Riggins aged 67, a farm hand for Benjamin Thews of Lumberport, died suddenly near the Mutthems home at 10 o’clock Saturday. He was sent to Weston for burial. The illness followed a Friday period of feeling unwell. He left the house for the stable and collapsed returning indoors. Survived by a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Colonization Association of
Petrograd
Hilfeverei der Deutschen Juden
Berlin
Israelitische Allianz Xu Wien
Vienna
Travall
Lodz
Warsaw
Jewish Colonization Association
Kielce
Konak
Minak
Prausnysh
Radon
Guéstatin
Suval- Kl
Somalia
Khmelinik
Russian Pale
James Riggins
Benjamin Sirthews
Formar
Weston
Kinginn
Legion
Houey
Joanph Amboden
Thoman Egging
Mr. Down
Long seeker for auditor nomination faces strong race
Mn Long of Ghaelsetos, a Republican candidate for state auditor, challenges John & Dara. He vows to win as many votes as possible, cites support from many state voters, and expresses confidence while facing opponent Willi in tiff in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. L. Long
Ghaelsetos
Malerevsurur
Mieitor
John
Dara
Batu i
Befara Haims
Trowmurer
Tate Po
Willi
Fragmentary Weather and Medical Notices From Pittsburg
A garbled OCR item reports weather notes with clouds and rising temperatures, mentions Pittsburg and a Virginia connection. It also conveys best wishes for Mrs Caywood’s speedy recovery after a sugar attack and references Warren and Caywood in vague terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Rom Caywood
Virginia Svenud
Mrs Cooper Attacks Pettigrew in New York T angle
Unclear fragments mention Mrs Cooper and Mr Pettigrew in New York. The readable text hints at a social or legal dispute but provides no clear actions, dates, or outcomes. Further readable lines needed for a precise summary.
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Committee OF Jewish Relief
Jewish Relief Day
Isloyalty
Fifth Street
Glenn Elk
Bell
Stanley Heights
Welk
Mission’ Oak
Waters “Baal Eatate
Hill Bros
Panama Canal
Page & Shaw
the Apollo Candy Shop
Exclusive Agents City
County Association
Stanley C. Moris
Wince Schools
C, M. Halley
Southview School
Greer
Wade
James
Lumberport
Mn. Long
Aces Autor
Ms. Caywood Tate
Closs
Mrs. Cooper Artertadie
Pettigrew
Cooper
Auto Livery Company
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