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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1916
Page
1
Largest Republican counties in West Virginia unite behind Robinson for governor and Andite for the U S Senate as national politics mix with local support. The report also notes a sweeping change in the army policy with German activities around Verdun dominating the front.
Charleston March 4. Public service commission hearing demanded by 100 Hurricane Putnam county residents against United Fuel Gas Company. They allege near 150000 percent profit on domestic gas. Complaint says gas bought from adjacent county for four cents per thousand cubic feet of 160 pound density and sold at twenty cents per thousand feet of eight ounce density.
Charleston reports a deadly malaria outbreak in Greenbrier county with several child fatalities. The health department notes most children have recovered, urges immediate municipal health board formation for Ronceverte, and requires school entry exams for all children to prevent further spread.
William Nusbaum a leading Clarksburg dry goods merchant received a gubernatorial pardon today after a Morgantown sentence for alleged prohibition violations. He faced four months on the roads and a $500 fine. an auto load of imported wines, whiskies, and beer found at his arrest will be destroyed.
Washington reports formal demands will be sent to Austria Hungary within days. The U S seeks apology for the Austrian submarine attack on the Petrolite, punishment of the submarine command, and reparation for damages and injuries including a crew member hit by shell fragments. The Petroleite incident and differing Austrian accounts are noted. Also, American shipbuilders decline to build steam driven submarines due to a twenty knot speed requirement, with naval experts saying such speeds are unattainable without steam propulsion.
McDowell county central committee met in the court room to endorse the Republican state administration and candidates. Resolutions praise Governor Hatfield and Judge Ira Robinson, and back W. F. Hite for U.S. Senator, with pledges to campaign for their nominating and election. The meeting adjourned after approving the actions.
In Kanawha County the Republican executive committee voted to endorse United States Senate candidate William Hite of Huntington Cabell County and Judge DRA Robinson of Grafton Taylor County. The action was announced in Charleston with notes of continuation on page 2.
Aimed at improving infant health, Baby Week runs March 4 to 11, with about 400 communities planning events. Leaders urge parents to seek the best possible care for their children, stressing the privilege and obligation of good child health.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century plea argues mothers should nurse infants, touting breast milk as always ready and pure, and condemning old beliefs blaming natural infant mortality on nature. It links poverty and ignorance to high baby death tolls, promotes Baby Week, and cites anecdotes from Louisville and Northampton to urge maternal care and stronger family health practices.
Washington March 4 The House again postponed action on proposals limiting American citizens to travel on armed merchant ships. After long conferences and maneuvers the vote was not set before Tuesday. Uncertainty lingered over form and timing as Members weighed safety aboard merchant ships. The参老assistants text mentions President Wilson and Senate considerations but details remain unclear.
Two seamen were reported burned in an explosion at Preble harbor. Witnesses described intense flames and rushing crews aiding victims as nearby boats and harbor workers assisted in evacuating the area. Further details and casualty status were to continue on page 6.
In Washington March 4 the national preparedness bill, described as the most sweeping military legislation, was introduced in the Senate by Senator Chamberlain, chair of the Military Committee. The plan envisions a volunteer force with seven year terms, industrial mobilization, and a board to determine civilian occupations for service, with continued discussion and hearings.
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