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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1916

Page

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American Commission Faces Border Peace Plan Obstacles

New London Conn Sept. The American commission weighing U S and Mexico relations focused on immediate border policing rather than broader reconciliation. Secretary Lansing and Judge Ely left after a day of deliberations and summoned General Tasker H. Bliss to join panel for military input.

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Arena Flings at Colorado Arena Collapse Verdict

A labor day arena collapse in Colorado Springs injured more than one person. The Welsh-White boxing match venue was found built in an unsafe manner and without proper inspection. The Colorado Springs Athletic Club contractor and architect were identified in the jury verdict as responsible.

Colorado Colorado Spriven Athletic Club Accorain Vardiet of & Coranit Almues Atipehot Flanner

Tennis Tourney Opens Amid Fractious Play at Cincinnati

The Cincinnati tennis event opened with Rith Pot sell of Guilfornia the only out of town player to advance, defeating Menri Whitacre of Tlacinnati 6 7, 1 2. Matches featured tense battles including Arthur Boer vs Mise Evelyn Lupe in women’s singles, Boer winning 6 3 after a marathon effort. Willian Johnston, former national champ, arrived to enter the tourney Monday.

Cincinnati Arthur? Boer Mise Evelyn Lupe Willan Johnston Willams

Longest Ulster Petition Seeks Prohibition Fight

London dispatch reports Ulster county sent the longest petition yet to Parliament. It claims 174,009 signers urge prohibition of the sale of intoxicating liquors for the Feast at the ranch ne least six months. Readers should note the historic push reflects Irish efforts and calls for broader temperance action in Britain.

London Parlianwiat Ulser Ireland Great Britain

Rates Increase In Rosaland Insurance Schedule Authorized

A new insurance schedule was authorized by the supreme council of Rosal Area. The document states the schedule adds no praded norane and outlines insurance terms under the order.

Supreme Council Rosal

Wells T Newman color d physician jailed after alleged operations

In Wheeling Wells T Newman a Black physician was sentenced by Judge Anna A Robinson in criminal small claims court to one year in jail after a sensational case involving Susie Bughy of Bellaire. The proceedings followed an alleged operation leading to death at an advanced age.

Wheeling Wells T. Newman Susie Bughy Bellaire Juder Anna A Robinson

Bull Injures Three Men Near Cumberland

A wild bull escaped from a yard near Arden Pennsylvania and strayed toward Cumberland, West Virginia. Three men were injured during the attempt to recapture the animal, which once belonged to I L Taggart of Washington, Maryland. The bull also dragged a crowd of bystanders, including women and children, before being controlled. Taggart had leased the animal to Porter of New Cumberland for shipment.

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Suffragists Happy Over the Outlook In 1920 Race

Fragmented report from Charleston and Atlantic City details suffrage momentum and political activity. It notes accidents and fatalities in mining and lumber sectors, plus a direct appeal by Herbert Parsons urging support for women’s suffrage, with New York prospects described as promising.

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Registreeing Letters and Federal Mail System Growth

Fragmented OCR text shows a September 1915 note on the registen of letters by a federal department. It references a rate or tally of mail sent nationwide, with scattered names and places such as Charleston and Washington. The passage is garbled but indicates post office operations and a large volume of correspondence.

Nation Guardsman Returned From Mexia Border

The headline reports a National Guard infantry unit detrucked en route home from the Mexia border. A sergeant named Gann and others were reportedly honored as they paraded through town streets.

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Robinson Chosen Captain for West Virginia Troops

Robinson of Mo rnanton y selected as captain in the West Virginia National Guard. Adjutant General John J C reports War Department approval for a captain to serve in Virginia troops. Robinson arrived Camp Kanawha for muster, then to Deming, N M for duties as assistant to the chief of staff of the Fourteenth Division. Meanwhile, a 43 year old mill worker died in a Cincinnati to Wheeling freight accident near the Heltlingin and Ohio Valley Railroad.

Charleston Seh Charles Robiikin Womnany West Virginia National Guard Moreantnwny Lioneral John JC War Department War Virginia Troopa Deming N. M. Caphilly Toblnson Camp Kanawha United States Arm Faber Wheeling Sepi Tran Ohio Valley

Mrs Anele Howe Brother of President Wilson Reported Dead

Baltimore report notes Mrs Anele W Howe sister of President Woodrow Wilson. telegram from New London Conn confirms her death. Joseph J Wilson brother of the deceased confirms the family line. Philadelphia is listed as her residence.

Baltimore Anele W. Howe

Two American Ambulance Members Honored at Verdun

George Wish of Los Angeles and Laura Hammond of San Francisco, members of the American Ambulance Service, distinguished themselves at Verdun. They were welcomed back to New York as their unit received the French Croix de guerre for bravery in battle.

Ncharan Weeny New York George Wish Jas Angelex Lawra Viammond Sin Amnrican Ambulance Verdun Roti Frent

New York Strike Threatens Surface Car Service

A New York strike by elevated and surface car workers threatens to halt nearly all Manhattan and Brooklyn surface transit. The walkout could shut down Second Avenue and Third Avenue lines, leaving daily life disrupted as police report minor violence and arrests during the day. One worker, Michael Munnini, 27, was shot and gravely wounded amid clashes. By 7:30 p.m. most cars had been sent to barns as officials aimed to resume traffic.

New York Second Avenue Maliwas Company Third Avene Railway Company Manhattan Lae Michael Munnini Inneborough Rapid Transit Company New York Railways Company

Maine campaign ends as eight hour day looms for rail workers

Reports from Chicago indicate major railroads plan to push an eight hour day amid ongoing negotiations with unions. Workers in St Louis and Kansas City show support as talks stretch into Monday with a nationwide strike looming. Thousands including Blackwater and others participate in demonstrations, while pacific, western lines suspend operations in parts of the country.

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Portland rally frames race with national figures

A crowded Portland event featured speakers including Darren JG Hughes and William Fe Horah as Democrats tout prospects of a Maine result. Republicans highlighted administration policy and national security aims, while observers expected a close statewide vote and noted shifts in party strength and future electoral implications.

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PRESIDENT WILSON CAMPAIGN PLANS AT SHADOW LAWN

President Wilson’s campaign schedule centers on a reception at Shadow Lawn this afternoon. He will ride to the altar and return to his summer home, with aides and security ensuring order as crowds gather. Vance McCormack and McAdoo discuss strategies, while White House staff arrange events for the week.

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Debating Pacrutinue at Hoefter Vroletant Church

A lengthy debate today at Hoefter inpadent Adrian College discusses affiliating with the Urestorterion Congregational or apalzntone. Rev Charlies Heninger from China spoke as a committee report outlined prospects and a Pentecost conference plan. The conference is set to close Monday at the Falehanes church.

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Ohio valley armor plant location proposed in alliance meeting

A committee of chamber of commerce members from Steubenville Wheeling Belair and other cities in Ohio will convene in Pittsburgh soon to travel to Washington for a board hearing on September 13. They will advocate locating the proposed armor plate plant in the Ohio Valley.

Steubenville

Prisoners of War Exchange Clothes in Field Scene

A report from Berlin notes that in a field a group of prisoners of war exchanged clothing with local residents. The situation highlights wartime shortages and the informal barter taking place among captured personnel and locals.

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Drafts Set for Sept 15 in Cincinnati by National Baseball Commission

Sept 1 report states the annual major league drafts of minor leaguers will be held in Cincinnati next Friday September 15 by the National Baseball Commission. This marks the first time since 181% that the drafts will be announced as drawn.

Cincinnati Thin City National Baseball Commission

Schools Postponed In East Liverpool

East Liverpool school officials ordered postponement of the public and parental activities after a death in the community. The opening ceremonies and services were affected with a pause until September 26, following the illness and infantile paralysis affecting Margarat Howell and her family. The stricken child is reported to be Aryange, daughter of Aryange Howell, with continued unspecific services until September 17.

East Liverpool Liverpool Margarat Howell Aryangel Jajiem Howell Hho Wintetara

War time offer to home and force in London

A garbled report describes an offer related to wartime conditions involving London and France. It mentions occupation, German and Allied fronts, and letters about surrender and defense, with unclear names and places due to damaged text.

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