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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1915

Page

9

Congress Urges Broad Military Readiness and Navy Modernization

A speaker urges rapid defense provisions under the constitution, arguing for a modern navy with two battle cruisers and a strong merchant marine. He proposes multiyear spending to build torpedo boats, airships, and ammunition, plus cadet programs, officers trained in colleges, and a ready reserve to deter foreign vessels and protect coasts.

Tampa National Guard Topeivel Aieutenant

Goodrich Bureau Clears Transcontinental Route Doubts

The Goodrich National Towing Bureau announces that jurists can proceed safely along the transcontinental system from coast to coast. Heavy mountain snows earlier blocked routes in the western ranges have been cleared, allowing hundreds of tourists east of the ranges to cross toward the Pacific coast. The bureau has prepared complete route maps and highway guides available free through automobile clubs or local agencies.

Goodrich’ National ‘Towing Bureau Smountein Ranges Pacife Goodrich National Tomingeau Zatomombile

Bed Tile Bank Towanda Tragedy Incomplete OCR

Ornish of Sayre died after attempting to hurry to her home and snatched her baby from its cradle. She ran into the yard, her clothes tore from her body, surviving only two hours as the baby suffered severe burns. Firemen found nearly $1000 in currency in a mattress.

Towanda Michael Ornish Sayre Kero Sresnd

Model trenches open to public in Berlin exhibit

June 19 Berlin displays a series of model trenches in the Grunewald Forest on the city outskirts. They extend 810 feet and reproduce western front trench details. A small admission is charged with proceeds to war charities.

Berlin Dhe Edee Grunewald Forest Arejain

Stop Steam Roller Roading Sets Back Pa Street

A swarm of trees halted a twelve ton steam roller at Second and Clery streets. Engineer Arri Hertman heard the buzzing and stopped the machine just before damage. Work resumed later after the stoppage.

Roading Jure Second Clery Arri Hertman

Burglar Uses Chlorosom Invasion In Residence

A burglar entered the Whalen home through a porch window while the family slept and sprayed chlorosom in the rooms. He stole diamond rings and jewelry valued at 1500 dollars and escaped with about 25 dollars in cash from pockets. A Mount Vernon High School graduate heard someone, woke, and police believe the intruder watched the house before entering.

Arene Afr Whalen Tate Som Mount Vernon High School Sir Whalen Lee

Kangaroo Rats Captured After Shipment to Denver

In Denver a shipment of tanas from Hotdurss to Englewouih yielded eleven lively kangaroo rats including a mother with young. After release from the bunch the rats scampered through the store, were captured one by one, and placed on display at the City Park councilstore. The kangaroo rat is described in the Encyclopedia Americans as a small jerboalike rodent of the southwestern United States.

Denver Cols Hotdurss Englewouih Counsetiore United States

Civil War Vet Seeks Bible Owner in Ohio Seekers

Old Bible found in Norwalk tied to Peach Tree Creek battle of July 20, 1864. George C. Lacey recalls the worn volume and a veteran named Stacey has hunted the owner for fifty years, tracing no clear name until regiments from Wisconsin and Chit and Wisconsin took part in the fight.

Norwalk Ohio George C. Lacey Georgia Frederick Oconomowoc Wis Stacey Will Qwan Wiscemin

Free Man Refuses to Leave Jail in Ossining

OSSINING New York June 18 John Bowman freed after serving two sentences of twenty years in state prison returned to Ossining claiming friends there. He cited the town as “the best place” and said he wished to repay the keepers for their treatment while there. He was seen feeding and socializing with locals as he explained his choice to stay with his friends in Ossining.

Ossining N.Y John Bowman Ossiting New

Moody divorce case sparks contest over allegations

A fragmented note from 1912 Nashville reveals Mrs Moody daughter of the four who claim the alleged misconduct by her husband. The Moodys, married in 1912, face ongoing disputes as statements from Mrs Moody are prepared to aid in defense or counterclaims.

Ty Hota Moody Sands Zaphy Hope Welker Moodys Jin Nashville Tenn

Thirty Cousins in War Remain Safe, Mrs Ziegler Says

Mrs Julie Ziegler Fiselbrand Ellsworth Street reports thirty cousins engaged in the European war. She says none of her relatives have fallen and notes they are grandsons of Conrad Ziegler of Kunnelson. Cousins live in Stuttgart and Kumelsan with roles as teachers chemists and business men before the conflict.

Bhrkedey Cal Julie Ziegler Piselsbrand Ellsworth Street Conrad Ziegler Kunnelson Fiselbrand Waarlembers Stuttgart Kumelsan

Cat found guilty of kidnapping in town tale

KIGNAPP CA OSAIDEN, Tenn June 19 Drs fuss the town cat pet of every merchant on court square has been found guilty of kidnapping. The cat had been nursing two kittens in the rear of a store. One of the kittens led and the old cat found a young rabbit in the woods which she picked up with her teeth and brought to her home as a companion for the living kitten and the kitten became immediate playmates.

Osaiden Tenn Drs.fuss Court Square

Siblings in Kentucky Family Feud Ends in Double Shooting

In Bawesville Kentucky on June 18 a farmer shot and killed his son Frank aged about three and wounded another son William Adkins aged 26 after an accusation of mistreating a child. The father claimed both sons threatened him and he shot in self defense while retreating to an orchard.

Bawesvelle H--Alkins Here Frank Wiliam Adkins Willam Adkins Adkins Tcad William Ambej

Wan Takes Up Viola Studies At Age AsO

Fragmentary OCR text references Wan taking up the viola and studying age related notes. Mentions Arkansas, Stan, and FS Glenn with unclear statements about team Delors and payment. Overall, unreadable but hints at a musician beginning viola study and uncertain contextual links.

Wan Viola Aso Glenn Delors

Woman Teamster Frankie Lily Makes Oklahoma Run

Orla June 13 profile of Frankie Lily a 20th century woman teamster from Bridgeport Illinois who drives horses and handles team duties. She wears heavy leather gear and denim, works with cranes and skids, and travels to Oklahoma while her mother remains in Stray Oklahoma. Lily pursued teaming when oil field work paid, balancing heavy roads dust rain and jolt with skill and determination as she earns a reputation among horse masters.

Agskoger Orla Frankie Lily Fidis Sramikte Frankie Hammer Kenecker Bridgeport Til Ioors Cand Naturals Oklahoma Okla Amy

Oldest Ohio college graduate receives diploma

El­dest St Clairsville Ohio graduate Jane? John Fargaret, age unspecified, earns diploma from Franklin College at New Athens. President Baxter presents after he left during junior year for funds. He began teaching and this week receives his college sheepskin.

ST. Clairsville. C Jane John Fargaret Ohio Baxter Franklin College New Athens Paszaret

Bride fidgets at Mansfield wedding court house ceremony

In Ohio at a June wedding the bride fainted after the ceremony or at its start inside the court house. The groom and the clergyman Rex DB reassured her she was already married as money exchanges and vows occurred during the uncertain moment.

Mansfield Ohio Court House Rex DB. Mier

Rescued Cat Believed To Be Francisco in June Report

A June report from Francisco notes a derelict cat rescued after five years aboard a vessel. The wireless message states that the Slack cat had been found and saved.

Gan Francisco

Goats Deployed To Clear Fire Break In San Bernardino Mountains

San Bernardino June 19 government project places seven hundred goats on San Bernardino Mountains to strip vegetation along the fire break. Goats belong to Wilcox firm and are used as an experiment with plans for more herds if successful. Report notes include scattered mentions of other unrelated details and distant references.

San Bernardino Cal Ariz Royeken

Rattler Powier Five Inch Snakelike Item Confuses Readers

A garbled OCR fragment discusses a rattler and a five inch item with unclear measurements and odd phrasing. Mentions Wyoming and the country, but lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or identifiable events.

Rewards Berne Minotation Signor Cleric Case

A fragmentary item notes an action tied to Signor Cleric, with a reward or recognition mentioned. The wording is garbled but indicates a monetary or official incentive connected to a person named Signor Cleric in a Berne context. Further details are unreadable in the source.

United’s Bold Offer Expands Business Reach In Altoona

A historic letter from a prominent Altoona figure outlines the firm’s strong growth driven by a lalse measure, praising United for quality products and competitive pricing. The note emphasizes ongoing business potential and promises this first order will not be the last, signaling broad expansion beyond Altoona.

Altoona Pam United

Submarine game linked to saloon drink trades in Anson City

In Anson City Missouri June the latest game called submarine is described as a risk priced diversion used by bartenders and patrons to dodge police commissioners restrictions on gambling. A handmade boat model floats in water as a cork spins. the whirling motion slows then redirects forcing the player who drinks to pay.

Ansas Ciy

Indian Witnesses Testify in Brodhead Court Case

Fragmentary OCR text describes a court session in Judge Brodhead's courtroom involving Emil Richter, Mike Gusick, William Dales, Thomas King, James Schargeé and others. It mentions a warden of the county jail and references dairy school ties and a three year timeline, with vague location notes near Easton and Carlisle in Pennsylvania.

Poetry and poets in 1900s American culture

Fragmentary notes critique poetry and poetic education, arguing that true poetry awakens spirit and knowledge, and that society needs teachers with creative audiences to meet great poets. The text mentions editors, literary associations, and the role of poets in shaping culture.

Calif Flasste Fee Association Book&kine

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