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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1916
Page
9
The Grafton Industrial Jubilee drew a record crowd after a vigorous ad campaign featuring Taylor Randolph Darbour Preaton Sarrain and Marton. A grand jury report followed noting several felonies and many misdemeanors with trials set. Local students from West Virginia University and clergy leaders from the Grafton Ministerial Association were listed among attendees and participants.
The Richwood strike over monthly wage demands at Willan tannery and Cherry River Extinmet plants ended after about a week. Workers returned to jobs as police and guards remained on site. transport aid from Pittsburgh helped moved them back. A separate Beaver district education dispute led to a temporary shutdown risk, resolved by a factory adjustment and a sheriff’s sale purchase.
General George F. Randolph, vice president of the Tate Union railroad, reports on European trade and transportation amid war recovery. He notes France’s privately owned railways, England’s government control, coal shortages, and anticipated postwar freight shifts. He predicts renewed shipping, industrial boom in Russia, and a broader U S economic impact including labor trends and immigration effects.
Funeral services for the train victim will be held at 2 30 this afternoon at the home of W. M. Reig clerk. The body of the deceased, a well known wagon stallion owner, was transported to Melheluh cemetery for burial. Local news items note a surge of community activity and minor incidents across Mount Wookie and surrounding areas.
Mrs John Weiste offers a testimonial praising Burke's Drug Store and Norv Worth for relief from nervous trouble and poor appetite. She states she suffered insomnia and lack of appetite, tried several doctors, and after three bottles of Norv Worth she regained her appetite and energy.
McKeesport Pennsylvania on September 23 Associated Bibin clannon reports bar chases during a church picnic. Hus mane Agent Hawithon prevented aid Ihora from chasing a greased pig as part of a church outing program. The event drew wives and members of Hehle clan who protested the plan and warned participants. A crowd discussed potential actions and a confrontation with railway engines of BwradAn is noted.
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