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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1915
Page
16
Fragments from a Mont newspaper item report a merger discussion among telephone interests in Hell Consolidated Telephones, with lines about scheduling and officials. The clippings note local names, a firework accident injuring a boy, and various civic items including school supers, property disputes, and events in Fairmont and surrounding areas.
In Laurel on July 10 a Civil War veteran from Philadelphia, William Thurston, delivered the death of James Riggin at Gettysburg to Riggin’s relatives. The two men became comrades during the war and had vowed to tell each other’s families if killed. Thurston finally located a niece, Mrs. F. B. Sirman, and visited her to relay the news.
Hartford, July 10. Upon a telegram from David A. Thomas the British purchasing agent Harriman of South Glastonbury, who makes twenty special aeroplane motors for the U S government, left for New York for a conference. Thomas asks if an unlimited number can be supplied and when delivery can be made. Inspector T E Spencer believes Britain plans mobilizing a fleet of aeroplanes to scout for submarines off the English coast and to drop waterproof bombs.
John McDonough, bragging in a East St. Louis saloon about a 100 mile raft voyage on the Missouri River to flee, confessed to escaping from Missouri Prison Farm Camp No. 2 near Jefferson City. He fled via raft to St Charles and stole a bather's clothes before reaching Illinois while serving a sentence for assault with intent to murder.
A special Albany police detail has been stationed around the governor’s executive mansion to prevent violence toward Governor Whitman or damage to the residence. The move follows the shooting of J. P. Morgan and Police Lieutenant Becker. Three members of the former Albany police force are assigned, with one officer on guard continually.
Milord F. Snider of this city letters the New York World editorial calling West Virginia bankrupt. He cites property values, indebtedness, and per capita figures to argue the state is not bankrupt. He questions liquor selling proposals and notes state finances during levy and voucher disputes, opposing saloons and urging fair treatment in coverage.
In Detrom Michigan an American flag atop Gottlieb Klenk’s house prompted a German flag display and a shouting crowd. Police arrived, and the German flag was lowered as windows yielded. The Stars and Stripes stayed flying over the home amid the confrontation. In Atchison Kansas a harness maker finished a 29 inch horse collar for R J Hall of Nortonville for a 2300 pound horse.
Kiowa county residents watched a funnel cloud sweep through Mullinville and surrounding area, lifting a house six feet, destroying barns and orchards, and scattering cattle. Residents were warned as the storm hit near Greensburg and Mullinville, delaying ground contact until east of Mullinville.
A German fleet plan to base submarines off Canada's coast aims to sink vessels sailing from Halifax and Quebec to British ports. Experts deem the scheme feasible, arguing it would not trigger Monroe doctrine issues, and that destruction of supply ships could escalate tensions with the United States.
Walter Millman walked into his smokehouse to slice ham when two snapping turtles grabbed his foot. Family members freed the turtles after about an hour as Jamon Millman had earlier placed several large snappers in the smokehouse.
Osaka Japan July 10 Judge T Kakihara visit to the United States leads to the opening of a juvenile criminal court in Osaka. Officials warn of rising juvenile crime in Japan while Judge Sota signals concerns about film influence and declining home life standards.
The faculties of the University of Melbourne and its affiliated colleges pledged to abstain from alcohol during the continuance of the war, signaling a university wide temperance stance for wartime.
Paroled Milwaukee resident George Roth faced hunger and rejection as his family starved. On June 25 he entered Otto Kramer foundry to steal brass, was arrested attempting to dispose of it, and pleaded guilty to burglary in municipal court. Judge Backus placed him on probation for three years.
Washington dispatch reports Captain Grant advising Secretary Daniels after successful tests on the battleship Texas, predicting mechanized laundries will cleanse linen for admirals and sailors on all ships. In Tacoma, a Sumatr rancher family mourns a deer killed by a stray shot amid community affection.
State Superintendent M P Shawkey outlines a statewide teachers program for the coming year aimed at better teaching, improved school facilities, and expansion through social centers, night schools, continuation schools, and home and community projects. The plan encourages thoughtful purpose and practical steps to enhance education for West Virginia youths.
BONNE TERRE Missouri July 10 One man is dead and three injured at a Desloge picnic when a clash followed a prohibition debate between G O Nations of Farmington and Congressman Meeker of St Louis Sam Doss deputy sheriff was cut about the head Otto Huill deputy sheriff shot and killed Hull William Allen received a bullet wound in the right hand
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