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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1915
Page
3
Readable fragments show a local notice about taxes and public charges, mentioning Clarksburg and a school. The text is garbled but indicates monthly Sno taxes, a trucking and poultry angle, and a beginning debt/interest note. The item appears as a damaged OCR snippet without a coherent executive summary or complete names.
Mrs Dora SpS Srife, widow of former State Senator Al Bood Phillips, died at home on West Alain Street after a prolonged illness of stomach tuberculosis. Her passing follows several days at death's door.
A distorted ad style notice boasts about steaks and pricing. The message claims quality and value while promising a personal trial to prove business practices. It stresses reasonable prices and customer surprise at value.
The high school will convene in the First Baptist church auditorium for today’s sermon at the usual morning service led by Pastor Dr. W C Taylor. After the service the graduating class members will assemble at the parsonage and march in in a body. The program lists Senior Class Girls and Preparators Course members with names including Margaret Lovell Dalley Martha Keller Datley Gertrude Harris Edna Gay Johnson Mary Elten McAndrew Grace Merritt Frets Marie Sitlstead incile C Dinleanes Frantie Peanes Jean Christie Pollock Marie Puche Gerald Irvine Bernard Clarence Johnson Kenneth Frederick Strammer Aubrey Gale Lembert John Michudrex Dorsey Lee Sien Yen James Morgan Alfred Bar Nauter Fernando Albert Robinson Frank Stealer James Warren Sterjart Frank Robinson Taylor George Frederick Way Benjamin Arthur Wright and others. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
Parkee sburg March 29 The Trinity Episcopal church vestry appoints a committee to arrange entertainment for delegates at the West Virginia Episcopal diocesan convocation in June. Members B M Ambler C T Hitschew and John C Bullock discussed plans but gave no details as meetings continue. The convocation is expected to draw many attendees and provide significance to the diocese.
Washington report on the Pan American financial conference ends after six days with no immediate concrete results but strong sentiment for closer ties among the Americas. Officials warn that if Mexican factions fail to stabilize, intervention or relief distribution may fall to the United States. Secretary McAdoo plans to push Congress for legislation on transportation and subsidies to improve North South links.
Strong lines describe a northern advance toward Condine and a gauge east from Tonale, about thirty miles from Trent. A duel between Austrian and Italian artillery faced heavy rains and stormy weather, with clouds limiting visibility.
Dispatches from the Austrian frontier report Italian forces with mounted artillery advancing north of Idro Lake and along both sides of the Chiese River. The movement places two Italian armies near Condizo with another large contingent pushing from Trent.
Governor W P Hunt re sentenced five Mexicans who were reprieved for nine weeks by the state board of pardons. The governor ignored the board's recommendation for single hangings and the men were sentenced to die July 30, the last day allowed under the reprieve.
Boston, May 2. Two identified men killed Samuel Cohen a junk-peddler when he refused to surrender money. They buried him in a cellar after luring him with false gold. Morris Kaitel, another junkman, heard shots and was wounded while fleeing. John Bloom reported robbers inviting him to the same house on West Springfield Street this afternoon.
In Gat Ted States court on May 23 the jury found Vincenzo Tromb, Domenico Ciadu and Frank Amaratti not guilty in the Black Hand plot against Joe Butch at Bikini last summer. Tony Peri, brought from the penitentiary to testify, was pardoned by the president and released after serving a year for blackmailing.
Milan reports mobs attacked and sacked residences of Austrian or German extraction. Nearly 2 thousand rioters arrested. Cavalry and artillery stationed in streets to restore order. complete restoration achieved.
In Paris four albums of thanks to the United States were presented to Ambassador W. G. Sharp. The albums contain autographs of eminent authors and poets and original drawings by French artists. Copies will go to the Congressional Diary in Washington and 500 duplicates to public libraries across the United States. The ceremony occurred at the University of Paris amphitheater with President Poincare and Madame Poincare among the attendees.
Several hundred Mexican men women and children arrived in Aguas Prieta escaping south of Nacozari where Villa troops under General Trujillo move. They fear reprisals after the execution of two Carranza officers by partisans. The report also notes a funeral in Worthington and a Carranza recapture of Victoria Tamaulipas with casualties and a separate arrest by Constable Reuben J Bartlett.
Welch and Fullerton drangists announce delivery to all parts of the city, offering prescription service and general medications through their local pharmacy network. The notice highlights broad coverage and swift distribution to neighborhoods citywide.
Chicago clerks head a meeting in which the Hamill Bill is favored and pensions for post office workers are debated as Congress moves toward action. Meanwhile a commensurate shift in policy looms with German submarine warnings and investigations into the Nebraskan torpedo attack.
Nelson Miner of Clarkshoro faced a judge in Parkersburg after a whiskey seizure. Witnesses testified only one of 33 pints belonged to him, and the judge dismissed the case, with the bottle turned over to the accused. A separate federal suit by Ten-Mile Cost and Co. against Bila T. Burtellal was dismissed for insufficient proof.
The text notes Germany recalling supplies and asking what measures have been taken to push Britain toward negotiations. It mentions Germany’s willingness to discuss a settlement on a general basis and describes the delivery of a message to Ambassador Gerard without ceremony. A foreign office official carried it to the American embassy for the ambassador to receive.
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