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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1916
Page
2
A garbled Clarksburg page recounts a mix of crime forgery charges, a political meeting, football league notes, and scattered local happenings. It mentions a forger case, committee elections, a baseball loss, marriage notices, and various war dispatches with European front details amid chaotic transcription.
A garbled personals column lists numerous names and vague locations. Names include Sackton Valr, Elly Sajir, Carl Vance, Allen D. Fitzhiles, Alfre Dillum, Burl Curse, Harvey Castle, DW, Le Winat, Stanhatrvet, Ople, Charles Le Wielkrean, Morgant Open, and Charles Brooke Smith among others. Entries mention visits, business trips, or professional travel to Buck busting, Shingeon, Charleston, and Washington, with scattered notes on dates and destinations.
A scrambled account describes Meredith Monza in Midland as she walks home after a violent episode involving Savannaty KGa. The fragment hints at injury, attempted healing, and confusion with mentions of clothing, substances, and a court-related figure. The text is garbled but centers on a deadly confrontation and the subject’s perilous path post incident.
In a dense account, labor talks between American business and labor leaders unfold over the eight hour day. Key figures discuss policy, wage impacts, and energy capitalism while seeking compromise to avoid prompting broader economic rifts.
In Petenshnag Indiana a faithful dog waited by a well for the return of his master Ingler or Ingles. The dog barked continuously and would not leave the well as the family and neighbors attempted to coax it away. At length the man arrived and the dog’s vigil ended when the owner was found.
A fragmented wartime note from Java discusses American beer imports and the decline of German products. The writer claims Dutch and American interests shifting due to war, noting local import status in Sumaran and Sumatra areas with references to manufacturers and distributors.
In Muncie Indiana Sept 23 a Black man named Hjorgcett Gea was startled as a crane crashed from the sky into a garage alley. Police helped him to safety and the bird was captured by park custodians for possible further care.
Detroit Free Press portrays Charles E Hughes as a strong, humane candidate whose personality and intellect captivate audiences. The piece predicts a powerful national swing in his favor through a broad campaign tour, suggesting he could become one of the nation’s greatest presidents alongside Washington and Lincoln.
A late September executive committee meeting in Parkersburg produced statements on party organization and independence from other political groups. Acting Chairman Guffey and National Chairman Van McCormick outlined plans for a statewide convention in November to reorganize the party and prepare for a major demonstration with supporters in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
A garbled report from Florida describes a pistol or artillery practice with references to a record attempt and a predicted outcome placing a team at the top. Mentions of Virginia event and various misread names suggest a sports or military drill summary, with unclear details and several corrupted terms.
A fragmentary British dispatch describes frontline actions near Lille and references artillery strikes. It notes enemy trenches and a bombardment damaging supply lines while authorities report casualties and advances in the region.
Bow street court hears a tale of a bigamist named Wodel with two wives, one in Newcastle and another in Lane Le, who accuse him of fraud and seek support. Wives and heirs seek possession of property and seek justice, with courtroom drama and moral outrage voiced by participants.
An 85 year old man married 23 year old Miss Alice Out of Alrarain in Clehurme with Nstice of the Peas Ble Stovall officiating. The couple departed by 2 o'clock train for their honeymoon amid remarks that the bride is pretty.
A fragmented plea calls for thorough and universal national defense across western and eastern coasts. The draft debate is framed as essential, urging mobilization, civilian support, and loyalty to democratic ideals amid potential emergency measures.
In San Francisco on September 2 Warren X Allingy was tried for the murder of Mrs Myrtle Yan Loo. The jury returned a final degree verdict after four hours of deliberation. Sentencing to life imprisonment was recommended, with a possible commutation discussed by Assistant District Attorney James Brennan. The case tied to a bomb conspiracy involving Joseph Mooney and others, with Brennan aiming to uncover more details if Billings cooperates.
Fragmented gossip traces Mr McCormick linking Taft infiltration claims to predict elections. Wilson aides debate strategy as Taft and Hughes face charges. party leaders worry over consent to a speaking tour while Parker retires. Contention centers on Wilson’s nomination and the fate of Democratic hopes amid infighting and reformist rhetoric.
A young American flying with the French air corps on the western front was killed when his plane was shot down by German aircraft. The death was announced via a cablegram from Paris received by his mother Mrs A Rockwell in Winston-Salem.
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