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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1916
Page
1
A New York Central passenger train derailment near Detroit causes multiple deaths and injuries. Rescue workers pull victims from burning cars while a coroner conducts an inquiry into the wreck and related deaths and injuries.
Wilkes Barre Pa October 14 crowds besieged a mass meeting supporting Roosevelt amid a threatened loss of coal workers. The event drew a large throng as speakers urged action to avert a possible strike and labor dispute impacting the region.
Governor Hatfield addressed an enthusiastic audience in Kingwood, defending hydroelectric policy and opposing water power concessions. He defended his administration against Democratic attacks, cited figures to refute claims of extravagance, and highlighted Pledges from the 1912 platform as fulfilled.
A gas well said to be the largest in southern West Virginia was brought in seven million from Hamlin Lincoln County according to a word received today by the Huntington Development and Gas Company. The well yields between four and five million cubic feet of gas daily.
Chief of Police Davin announces today support for a state resolution urging adoption of a reform law making wife removal and felony offenses. The convention convenes Tuesday with leaders from West Virginia police to discuss amendments to Johnson Avenue permits and licensing for poll workers.
Dairy men from western Pennsylvania met in Canonsburg on October 14 to consider raising milk prices for shipments to Pittsburgh where most milk is sold. The decision was referred to the county shippers association executive committee for final action. It was agreed to hold milk until an agreement is reached with Tri-State Dairyman's Association and price containment officials and Pittsburgh dealers.
Henry Miller, famed cattle rancher and founder of Miller and Lux, dies in San Francisco at his daughter's home in his ninetieth year after nearly two years bedridden. He rose from a Dutch refugee boy to become a leading figure in California ranching.
Canada’s wheat harvest for the current year is projected at 169,128,000 bushels, a drop from 173,080,000 bushels in the previous year, according to an official source. The revision indicates a tighter supply outlook for traders and farmers amid growing market concerns.
A Nebraska campaign stop features Charles Hughes outlining a platform of domestic calm and guarded entry into war. He argues Correct Policies would keep America out of conflict while warning against war profiteers and urging support for Republican protection of American enterprise. The address to railroad workers and multiple town stops emphasizes peace, international cooperation, and postwar American strength.
In Charleston a group of Coal and Coke road financiers led by Henry G. Davin and Stephen Wikine, with Charley Norton of a New York bank, inspected the line amid rumors of possible refinancing. President Wilson urged America toward peace, criticizing Republicans for opposing his methods and implying they favor war or different peace terms.
Certificates of incorporation have been issued by the secretary of state for new concerns to operate in West Virginia. The Wood Coal Company of Charleston Logan county is authorized with capital of 100,000 storages and lists incorporators J. Richmond S. Couch P. Richmond P. Guion and S. Le Bolsr Neyal of Charleston. The Thompson Black Coal Company of Charleston Clay county is authorized with capital 10,000 and incorporators S. P. Richmond George S. Couch V Le Black C Bolarsky and P. Quion, all of Charleston.
Pu Aug 14 Minke prices in this city increase from eight to nine pence per quart starting November 1. The move affects local retailers and consumers as dairy costs adjust amid market changes.
A man near Gallipolis, Ohio died after eating sausage purchased in Huntington West Virginia. Perry Drake, aged 2, reportedly died a few hours after the meal. local authorities investigating, unclear if tainted meat caused death.
A hospital plans a major expansion including a three story building to house thirty eight patients and an ophthalmology ward. Two new bulldings will be erected and the overall project totals about £200,000 funded by a combination of existing and anticipated institutional support.
An auto traveling at high speed struck a party of women and children at a street corner in Youngstown today. Two women and several children were seriously injured, with Margate Timmons, 8, and Lydia Raub among the injured. One woman, Mrs Timmons, and her daughter Margarit were struck by a back wheel. A seven year old, Jack Rand, was internally injured. Several others were unconscious at the scene.
Fownes Jr. of the Oakmont Golf Club won the 1976 state golf championship in Pults burg by defeating J W Crookston of Stanton Heights 7 up and 6 to play after thirteen holes where Fownes had two mime takes while Crookston struggled.
Milkmen and dealers announced that milk will be advanced eight to nine cents a quart starting Monday. The action ends a period of about one year with prices held at about seven cents a quart.
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