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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1915
Page
3
A terse real estate note describes a 40 by 120 foot lot on Howard Street opposite Thies Avenue with a slate roof structure, priced at 500 dollars with balance due monthly. It mentions a 20 foot radius and nearby cross streets including Shirwan apprrion and Slot.
January floods hit southern and central regions causing rivers to rise. Reports note more than $100,000 in losses with towns like Bisbee and nearby areas submerged. Authorities warn that continuing rains threaten higher flood stages as officials in Cairo Newbury Ravenswood coordinate relief.
Fire swept the Globe Paper plant in Cleveland today damaging the facility and injuring workers. A roof collapse trapped several employees briefly but rescue crews freed them with no serious injuries reported as the blaze caused significant damage to equipment and stock valued around 299000 dollars.
A New York announcement by a committee led by Charles W. Kitten, David Starr Jordan, and Richard McLaurin calls for a nationwide child relief drive. It urges schools to organize fund raising and clothing drives, using public buildings for events and students' in-school work to support victims in Europe. The plan includes free transport of non perishable food and clothing to Belgium and funds distributed to both domestic and European relief through a national committee.
Citizens from diverse societies and churches met to create a national organization to restore genuine American neutrality and resist foreign subservience. Bartholdt presided, Horace Grand elected secretary, with goals for a strong U S government, open trade, and a strictly American policy on arms exports and shipping.
In St Louis federal court twenty defendants faced prison or heavy fines for violating the oleomargarine tax law. Jurors convicted several. one pleaded guilty. Sentences ranged from thirty days to three and a half years. The heaviest penalty went to Lester Kennedy, deemed ring leader. Judge Pollock described a protection racket tying the moonshine operation to paid safety payments. Dramatic family scenes unfolded as sentences were announced. wives and children cried, and one defendant’s wife became hysterical. Edward Hedegarde collapsed when his sentence was read and was taken to hospital unconscious.
Day S. Lehon southern Burns detective agency manager and Tedder former Burns employee faced subornation of perjury charges connected to the Leo M. Frank case. The jury reported no verdict after an hour's deliberation and was dismissed for the night. Witnesses included lawyers preachers and grand jurors defending against bribery claims and denials were entered by defendants about alleged bribery and false testimony.
Report from Mexico City indicates confusion over Villa being injured after a shooting at a railroad yard in the capital region. Washington officials received word via John R. Silliman noting a possible injury but no definitive updates. Civil and military movements are unclear south of Aguas Calientes amid telegraph and railroad embargo.
In Chicago on January 30 the Sears, Roebuck and Company board proposed a 50 percent stock dividend worth 20 million dollars. The dividend would be paid from accumulated surplus near 23.6 million, much reinvested in the business. Distribution slated for April 1 to holders of record March 15.
Two deadly coasting accidents occurred in Pittsburg and nearby towns with eighteen injured. In Monessen a nine year old boy, Hyman Rosenbloom, was killed after his sled struck a street car. In Meadville a nine year old, Otla Gaub, died when his bed ran under a street car. As word spread, several boroughs and towns banned coasting to curb further harm.
Court orders receivers for J W Thompson and other individuals owning coal lands and mines valued in the millions. Receivers for William Barton of Smithfield assigned assets around 170000 dollars with liabilities near 657000. Entities span West Virginia and eastern Ohio coal regions.
A damaged notice outlines a legal action involving debt and compensation claims. It references a loan connected to Gray Silver and Hy Wilson, and asserts the obligation is fully secured. The fragmented text implies a dispute over interest and payment, with the defendant named entities tied to a wheat concerns case.
War prices in Chicago show May wheat at about 1.52 with a 1 5/8 cent jump from last night and spot prices around 1.25. Closing quotes hover near the day’s top, and May wheat’s highest prior level was 1.507-8 on January 28, with comparisons to historic highs since the Civil War era.
Connellsville Pa January reports Frick Company orders 1500 additional coke ovens for the lower Connellsville region to be fired Monday and Tuesday. The move will employ about 1000 men, with a total of 2500 new ovens fired by Frick Company this week.
State Deputy Dan B Leonard of the Knights of Columbus arrives from Parkersburg to Weston as a large class of candidates will take the first and second degrees today. Weston council hosts the entertainment for delegates while Grafton council conducts the second degree and Leonard awards the third degree with participation from Clarksburg and other delegates.
Report notes a derailment or traction issue affecting service between Haltimam and Cain rail line. Authorities advise residents of Clarkabury to expect delays as crews assess damage and restore normal operation after the incident.
Local society page lists visitors and residents mingling in the area. Howell from Maryland, Peters from Wheeling, Daniel Leman of Parkersburg, and Charles Plummer of Newberg among those seen at social gatherings while Chiss ben Foturieil and others are noted in relation to area ties.
An incomplete report notes William returned to the capital for a short stay following a tour of innovation along the western battlefront. The fragment mentions AanBesATY Pyne BORUINa Boodon and Jomy but lacks clear dates or locations.
In Chicago a National Association of Master Bakers endorsement is noted as bakers weigh raising a five cent loaf. A Clean Food Club outlines a campaign to educate housewives on bread economy. A partnership firm Keough and Ahy faces a financial dispute and debt notices from Clarksburg West Virginia dated January 26, 1915.
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