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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1915

Page

9

Early Harrison County preemption settlements recorded

Fragmented notes list numerous 400 acre tracts and preemption claims in Harrison County along the Little Kannwhackyer, Salt Lick, and surrounding river forks. Names include John Lokam, Samuel Coon, George Cochran, Simon Cochran, James Gray, John Evans, Monty Barnee, Edward Jackson, Jesse Bulls, Edward Tannee, and many assignees with years circa 1772 1779. It notes residence, crop of corn, and improvements in prior decades.

Ldk Oreak Jy Ich Ning Pigpman John Lokam Womdancey Baying Huehun Slegearlett Boreas Janis Chey John Mil Jerr Miler Enviig Aha Sali Milser Lis Ilk Anomias Parkesoo Tighkot Wiliam Hohssoh John Agi John Sroith Residenca Rais Asdignen Gharnis Burknom Robert Murphy Imondnogabala River Simpson's Samuel Mere Tosephi Coon Michael Asxx Wast Fork John ‘Tuckety Dior Phu Coon Goal Nok Tangs Iphilip Goon Anthony Coot Gonrad Coon Sponrmd Philip George Cochran Tand Salt Lick Creek Ine Cho John Grays Salt Licke Smith King's Guck Jiniex Johheon Rie Im Ida Bingen Tresk Ynlude Nis Serle Dans Williame Thiol Robert Thornton Thotias Hertle Soisrock Aerinin Leta Ohn Evans Grass Creek Hughes Criver Camlles Gross Creek Simon Cochran Dexekiah Dayixson Cheat Levi Wells Hyde Weat Joti Duvall Tanda Mark Harding Willy m Folning Hepjemin Archer Ansignes Jamey Ghimbarfogg Jonathon Borart Aituate West Fork Ajout Huttaleral Henry McMarland Hezekiah Hardesiey Betars Monty Barnee Hughes River Charles Fallingnast Edward Tannee Willams Dowther Robert Lowther Ork Minor Heckor'a Willem Lowtisz Daniel McFarlanu Abrashant Brans Gooss Creek Hushes River Salt McWarland Wald Creek Meloda ‘Bis Simon, Hendricks Booth's Creek Henry Tooker Charles Whitegitt Janda Saldmiata Jesse Bulls Tygerts Valley Gladysidek Lund Tn Landy Parsons Dorman

Russian Woman Sentenced to Death for Espionage

In Reichland Bay, Mina Sinalde Bayer a Russian woman has been sentenced to death on espionage charges. Her sisters Elisabeth Bayer and Marid Polikow were released for lack of evidence. The trio moved to Reichan Pere ta Bay amid rumors of war between Russia and Austria.

Vienna Mina Sinalde Bayer Reichen Herpi Alstera Wilsabeth Bayer Marid Polikow Reichan- Pere Ta Bay Anto Ruasly Auatris Rosanisal Balcnanberg Alsiere Soldisra Womenklar Fallaieed Immeriatur Eta Bestenetadt Snases Fey

centenarian Bea Stok shares longevity tips

Bea Stok, who recently celebrated her hundredth birthday in SBORANTUN, offers simple life hints. Her niece Amol notes she has lived a long life by smiling, avoiding harsh remarks, and enjoying daily routines.

Lau Jamor Ahnsin Winton Mie Doean Fentiar Mpalen Samiia

Perfect Race is Far Off

Chicago editorials report a controversial plan involving sterilization of detectives and a broader racial policy backed by notable figures. The piece alleges a group seeks to sterilize 15,000,000 people from parenthood by 1960, a drastic measure tied to court actions and gendered implications.

Chicago Hd Eugeale Society Dhs Bareman Johnsie Rockefeller Andraw Varnegle Chisfi Hersy Olson Persis Menin

Diplomat Nei York Case Detail From County Records

War correspondents report a diplomatic incident involving Corporal Nelson O'Shaughnessy in a conflict tied to the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company. A summons and complaint were filed with the county clerk, with Sheriff Moore and Deputy Leonard involved in the proceedings.

Nei York Ther County Nelson O'Shaughnessy Inbixing Welle Ritz-Carlton Restauriat ‘and Hotel Company Gallabea Dhintie Interast Sherif W-Moore Iinton Cours Leonard

Horned Rabbits Reported Near Roscoe Texas

Ater found rabbits with horn like protrusions and a two inch wall of horns on their backs near Roscoe Texas. He killed several of these animals and moved the specimens to Roscoe post office awaiting examination by authorities.

Dallas Tex Ater Roscoe Ihesa Tiorna Protria Wito Rexcoe Roscoe Poatoman

Horse Trade Ends in Deception Near Bilendale

Sept 1 reports from Del describe a horse trading incident where a trader promised to swap back if outwitted. A mare was allegedly misrepresented, leading to a dispute. John Pullen and Wills Brown testified Brown had been deceived and forced to return horns and endure a long ordeal.

Bullendald Del Horaé Delaware Bilendale Jen Wills Brown John Pullen Brown

Tallesy Family Paradena and Local Spring Forecast

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Tallesy family in Paradena near Gal Bayt with references to hor mer, Ostiboilifica, and a spring plan. Names like Zimmernees and Korn appear, plus a forecast about a possible late date for Patkne events this year.

Paradena Gal. Bayt.Wi Korn Faery Chapte Paskdene

Unclear fragment hints at a 125 year old figure and names

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a person 125 years of age and references names such as Gikio Beara and Tor moiar. The text remains unreadable in parts, with scattered phrases about winning and a Watson Baron. The item lacks cohesive events or verifiable entities.

Gime Watson Baron

Horse Meat Shops Opened in London

Historic report notes horse meat shops have just opened in London with low prices and bounties. Mentions Glasgow and Stirling activity, indicates authorities restrict sales and display, while public sentiment and piracy concerns rise amid cautious consumer response.

London England Gladgow Breika Telela Stirling

Cuba Mays Plan National Militia Formation

Report details a Cuban plan for creating a national militia. It mentions recruitment criteria, medical exams, uniformed regiments, and training at barracks. Officials emphasize mobilization and popular support as the effort gains traction in major cities.

Washington Battleships Prepare For Panama Expedition

Battleships Misceuti Chin and Wiketina in tow head toward the Panama region under Admiral Locke. The force includes a formidable squadron from the naval academy and the expedition’s flagship. Officials forecast heavy firepower barring rocky obstructions at Pedro Miguel and Miradores as the fleet tests new routes before future actions.

Washington Misceuti Chin

GOAT WARMED LOMIBOS AND THE MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION

A fragmentary report describes an incident in a wood where a group of boys, including named locals, observed a weapon or device explode near dwellings. Witnesses recall a delayed blast harming structures and imply an arrest or confrontation followed by a fatal outcome. Local names appear inconsistently due to OCR errors.

Wari Jordan Elsky Charles NI Hured Folin Beyis Eltort Gelite Farm Winal Bains Péranns Mélniys oTba Trina Itudents Bey Derpindewehs Sten Winding le Pisan Aware d Afockn Winabeell Uci Wit Blancelor USA Momeus Skonky

Overwork Fatal in Dunkire Case Prompted Inquiry

Fragmentary OCR text describes a death linked to overwork or extended labor. Names, dates, and specifics are garbled, but references a mid 20s era event involving a colonel and possible medical or military practices. The piece hints at investigations or inquiries into dangerous working conditions and related fatalities.

Chinese festival day shifted to Labor Day celebration

An article from Sep 10 outlines a Chinese festival tradition linked to Arbor Way and a festival of colors now aligned with American Labor Day. It notes historic practices of fasting, paper effigies, and Willow garlands and discusses cultural exchanges shaping modern observance.

Prring Starling Mortonyin Chow Coon Nousr Cha Tepes HS Lan America Chesilpyhio Prinéa Tim Kyolhye Talhaya Kiallto University of Nanking Americas Department of Agriculture and Forestry China Soeepu “Billie Amd Y College of Agriculture Peking Nanking Eh Owatore Crerrivan

Premier Borden 6 Not Recognized by Canadian Soldier

A cryptic wartime scene shows a Canadian soldier refusing to recognize Premier Borden amid trench encounters. A visitor insists on the name. tension rises as local figures discuss status and allegiance near the ABW front while wounded soldiers receive aid.

Premier Borden Maxien Borden

Dog Attack at Home Sparks Court Clash

A courtroom brief describes a domestic disturbance where a dog is involved after a wife allegedly threw a ham at her husband amid a heated dispute. The account notes the reacting jury and the judge's handling of the case in Stockton.

Anarchist Leader Sharma Named for Bravery in Riots

Rome reports Sharma, described as an anarchist leader in Ancona riots during June, has been named for a silver moths award for bravery. The report notes her prominent role in the strike and ongoing front-line visibility.

Rome Soph Wil Sharma Ancona Ila

German Farmers Fined for Bowing and Soil Violation

An item reports German farmers fined for bowing to authorities amid disputes over soil condition and crop rules. The short note references potato production, weighing over 120 pounds, and legal action tied to agricultural practices, with vague details on the case and defendants.

Chan

1914 Gold Production Totals in Fifty Years Peak

1914 reports show gold, silver, copper and other minerals valued at $20,566,490 with placer dredges in Alaska and California contributing the bulk of output. California alone produced forty four percent of the total gold, while sixty dredges produced most placer gold. Nevada supplied significant gold and copper production, with Amador and Butte counties noted among top copper producers.

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