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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1916

Page

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Direet Car Lines Put On Unfair List

Great tie up of the industries of New York is at hand as Tracton Nines of New York, already on a strike, were placed on an unfair list by the labor conference. About 600000 workers suspend work to support the car men. Penalties for riding on strike lines are proposed and discussed by Ernest Bohm of the Central Federated Salon. Plans continue to suspend work next Wednesday morning to back the strike.

New York Dickerine Cubwar Ilelated Sutfier Nes Nnions Ernest Bohm Central Federated Salon Ltke Tador Labor Conference Gid Electy Ingrater Nyn

Swiss government refuses early action on peace petitions

Geneva reports Paris dispatch states the Swiss government deems intervention at this moment inappropriate and likely to be refused by the belligerents. The federal council says it cannot currently entertain petition wishes but is open to preparing common intervention should circumstances change and be acceptable to all parties.

Geneva Paris Riek Federal Council

Wingrove Grocery Company Files Bankruptcy Petition

Charleston Sept 24 Wingrove Grocery Company of Tint mond filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court here. The assets are listed at 1500 with debts of 350.

Charleston Wingrove Grocery Company Tintmond United States District Court

Seven Die, Seven Hurt In Railroad Crash At Taal Hunt

Seven persons injured, three seriously, after a Coal and Coke passenger train derailed near LIKENS when it ran through an open switch. Howard Sutherland was among the passengers and escaped serious injury. The crash sent debris everywhere and wrecked several cars. Patients were taken to Davis Memorial hospital. Names given include Rev Bp Kelley and C W Smith. three other injured persons unnamed.

Coal and Coke Railroad Charleston stoRtking Tfo Milla Kouth Howard Sutherland Davis Memorial Hospital BP. Kelley Methodist Protestant Church Parsons CW. Smith Korens J.T. Ervine Felina Joseph H. Gaines Tharlonton

Great Welcome Is Given Hughes Party in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on September 23 a large Republican welcome greeted Charles B. Hughes for a campaign swing. A parade stretched over two miles as tens of thousands cheered, with rockets and red fire lighting the night and a running mate, Fairebanks, in a leading car. Hughes remained in Indianapolis, planning to travel to Dayton later, while Republican leaders hailed the demonstration as a sign of strong support for the ticket in November.

Ay Coppeseres Indianapolis Indianapolie Charles B. Hughes Indiana Wky Atresia Tomiiaon Hell Mkrehors Hughes Tonfent Indiana Fairbanks Dayton Magheranil Ain Hughes Wilson

Injunction Blocks Property Use After Failed Trials

Wheeling report states Circuit Judge H C Verroy permanently enjoined sixteen property owners from permitting or maintaining actions on their premises in three counties. The order, linked to the Yost retribution law, avoids further costly proceedings and imposes combined damages totaling 975 dollars on the defendants.

Wheeling Ohio County H.C. Verroy Lipe

Charleston official buys interests in City Conk Company

In the Winding Gulf region, Charlieopt 23 F Mi lock, formerly mine superintendent, has taken over the City Conk Company interswm at Hock ey. He purchased from B A White for 15000 dollars, paying resistance to the deal.

F. Milock Winding Gulf Interswm B. A. White Meni Resisti Lg

Wilson Opens Campaign With Labor and Spirit Theme

President Wilson spoke to a large crowd amid labor tensions and a threatened railroad strike, defending the eight-hour day and warning against interference with commerce. He urged unity of capital and labor, emphasized America’s shift toward global markets, and outlined a broad reform message as he campaigns for reelection.

S.J Wimnan

Bootleggers Face Large Federal Indictments in Martinsburg

Martinsburg dispatch notes a federal grand jury indicted Heptima Freedoming and Dronin Umberth for a 3 shot incident near the Standard Stone Armory. McDonald was killed, Athey injured but recovering. eighty seven indictments issued, with over forty convictions to date in West Virginia crime roundup.

Martinsouig Freedoming Dronin Umberth United States Slaraham J& Athoy McDonald Auarrion Holt Athey Virginia Walker

Fever Deaths in 1915 and 1916 Health Reports

The state health department released the 1915 vital statistics from 20 counties, noting 3,717 total deaths for the year and 0.45 per 1,000 in the six months of 1916. Reports show increases in cases of chickenpox, measles, and diphtheria among other illnesses, with infantile paralysis appearing in the period.

Ferson State Department of Health Vital Folren Uuclear Wihilth

Love Weds Doctor After Mayo Fortune Saga

Mia John C Mayo widow of the Intervale coal operator, who died after a cross country rush to save his life, marries Dr. Samuel B. Wottar of Portsmouth Ohio at C A Preston’s home in Asheville Kentucky. The Mayo fortune largely goes to Paintevilla Kentucky with Mrs Mayo receiving half the estate and ten million to the children.

Huntington Mia John C. Mayo Inter Monaire New York Hospital Samuel B. Wottar Portsmouth C. A. Preston Asheville Mayos Paintevilla

Fire Devours Phoenix Village. Communications Hit

A portion of Phoenix village, twelve miles north of Syracuse, is being destroyed by fire. The blaze threatens most of the settlement as telephones and telegraph services are knocked out, leaving many details unclear and the local affected residents awaiting word.

Syracuse N.Y Phoenix Here

Germans Down More Missiles Near London After Zeppelin Sighting

A chaotic wartime dispatch notes German air raids over England, with a Zeppelin brought down on the outskirts of London and multiple reports of attacks on Lincolnshire and surrounding counties. Officials cite crashes and counterclaims, while one report says no casualties or damage have been confirmed.

London England Lon Ulahip Lincolushire Northeaat Nouthern

No Reports Yet As Casualties From Zeppelin Raid

London reports emphasize no casualties yet as a Zeppelin raid unfolds over England. The statement notes hostile aircraft activity with bombs dropped in various places and a Zeppelin brought down off the coast, with confirmation of one casualty and ongoing official updates.

Damabey London England Bouiba Comet Broue Tamen SR F

Postman Guilty of Embezzling 420 Dollars in Hampshire County

In Martinsburg on September 28 Will K Saville assistant postman Jianoko pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling 420 dollars. Judge Dayton sentenced him to eight years in Atlanta federal prison. Saville, a former postmaster at Dhomoko, admitted stealing government funds totaling 3000 dollars during his term. He was removed from office and later appointed to a new position.

Martinsburg Will K Saville Jianoko Hampshire County Dayton Atlanta Saville Dhomoko Bat Hieséandr Nim Bis Am

Weather of Autumn Delays Armies Across Fronts

Vienna reports autumn weather hampers military maneuvers on multiple fronts. Torrential rains, snow, and mud slow operations from Galicia to Transylvania, with fronts from Bukowina to Dobrudja knee-deep in mud. Russian assaults halt as conditions worsen, and generals fear delays into spring.

Vienna London Ylvania Germany Bukowina Galicia Transylvania Blacadonia Feeehing

Westony Water Company seeks rate in Cas Algreton

Sept 22 news item reports the Westony Water Company of Charkabure asking for a rate increase or adjustment. Public officials consider the proposal as part of ongoing service regulation affecting local water fees and household bills.

Algreton Pwtitil Ya Nied Wheem Wieston Westony Water Company Charkabure Sas Perio Tansoni Anise Tte sburRud Water Bousumars

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