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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports German and Bulgarian forces mounting a fierce counter attack near Grzishte east of the Cerna river bend. The Serbian line held all positions except one trench, which was retaken during the assault.
Sofia December 1 Bulgarian war office reports a bloody defeat of Romanian troops in hand to hand fighting and the capture of two twenty one centimeter guns.
London dispatch reports that Thursday evening the enemy raided British trenches south of Neuve Chapelle but was driven off. British lines near Armentieres were pressed and entered by Allied forces in several spots during the night.
The war office reports Russian forces continue incessant assaults along the eastern Transylvania front as they attempt to relieve Romanian troops. The statement comes amid heightened fighting near Vienna on December 1.
Petrograd reports the Russian offensive has advanced along the Roumanian frontier south of Olbia, with gains despite German counterattacks. The official statement issued Friday claims occupation of the entire Heizhis range and continued Russian control.
Berlin reports several Russian attacks against Zlota Tigre positions held by Turkish troops were repulsed with heavy losses. Russians and Roumanians pressed near Bucharest, while Mackensen's force nears the Argesha river. Teutonic forces captured 2,506 prisoners and twenty one cannon. An offensive in Dobrudja by Russians and Roumanians began on Thursday.
Judge Haymond Maxwell presided as docketed proceedings to condemn a right of way in the Hope Natural Gas Company versus Josiah W Thompson et al. Sale confirmed in A Rightmire v James F Right Mireland et al. Case details filed in Biasonic Building Company v Calvin Howell et al. Sale confirmed in Bowman v American Oil and Gas Corporation. Dismissal entered in Peter Duchinsky v Alex Stall et al. Amended declaration filed in Frank Thomas v City of Clarksburg. Union Land Company v William Atkins trustee et al was dismissed.
A court sets a Monday trial after Bonacure is charged with violating the prohibition law. He was arrested Thursday by Special Officer Johnson for alleged possession and sale of whiskey at 7230 o'clock in the evening.
A 1914 water works annual report copy inspired UK officials to copy illustrations on saving water. George Elliston reports a leaflet mimicking the ideas while acknowledging piracy and neutrality questions. Local water boards and companies in the United Kingdom plan distribution to promote economy in water use.
Mrs Catherine Daley aged 42 wife of Charles Daley of 116 South Sixth Street died at 4 30 am Thursday at her home after a illness of heart disease Funeral arrangements not set Surviving are her husband Charles Daley a daughter Mrs D M Moore and a brother Robert Campbell She was a Roman Catholic and described as a kind Christian woman with many friends.
Charles L. Hursey, manager of the Shinnston Furniture and Undertaking Company, has completed the largest cistern in Shinnston on Section street with a capacity around 1 000 barrels. It will supply rainwater for his house, barn, and an additional dwelling planned for the future. Water flows to the barn basement where eighteen horses are stabled and is pumped to the house.
Chicago clothing workers on a 54 hour week will receive the same wages as for 48 hours beginning Friday. Sta cobe Abt, president of the Chicago Wholesale Clothiers Association, announced the change and said overtime will be paid for overtime. The move affects yearly earnings around seventeen thousand dollars.
In Vienna on Friday, Emperor Charles and a large gathering including crown prince Francis Joseph Otto and kings of Bulgaria Bavaria Saxony German crown prince and many Teutonic princes attended the burial of Francis Joseph. The service lasted twelve minutes at St Stephen's Cathedral with a simple rite as the coffin lay on a catafalque amid officials soldiers and diplomats.
A large Bridgeport audience welcomed the Ionian Serenadera in the Odd Fellows hall proving the season’s lyceum course will be successful. The four young ladies impressed with violin cello voice and reader numbers. the accordion quartet drew strong applause. The program included works by Hubay Schubert and Spraus and ended with audience acclaim.
Two youths from Nottesdale and Carolyn street face trial for burglarizing the Standard News Company store on West Pike Street. Both confess to the theft, with all loot recovered. They entered by a rear window, taking books, flashlights and marbles. Police captured Fowler near West Pike and North Chestnut after a chase. Sayre was arrested next morning and surrendered the stolen goods.
A preliminary brigade formed of the First Mississippi Infantry, Second West Virginia Infantry and Third District of Columbia Infantry prepared Friday to depart Camp Wilson for Leon Springs next Monday to spend two weeks at target practice and field training. These regiments were among the last to arrive in San Antonio and have not had the summer training others received.
Nina Hardman, an older offender, paid a $6.60 fine in police court Friday morning after being arrested by Officers Donahue and Joyce on West Main Street. The report also notes oil price shifts and refinery activity in Oil City and nearby areas, mentioning a Hermon Lodge meeting for the Masons tonight at 7:30.
A fragment notes a Friday donation to a day nursery fund totaling five dollars. Previous reports referenced a friend and ongoing fundraising efforts.
Dispatches from Athens report the Venizelos led provisional government declares war on Bulgaria General Danglis is named commander in chief to lead forces against the foe and push into Bulgarian territory as the campaign opens.
A 70 hour ultimatum to egg dealers was announced by New York state foods commissioner John J. Dillon to mark eggs arriving from outside New York. A butter boycott is planned to begin December 13 if prices justify it, with ongoing discussions among retail associations and city officials on remedial measures.
Wallace reports Hoffmoier Deegan Oil and Gas Co completed Well No. 1 on James F. Dye farm near Grass Run. The well reached the fifth sand with 160 to 200 barrels daily in a region where adjoining farms also see activity. Estimates, expenses, and proceeds detail a lively local oil venture toped by a community sale, charity, and social gathering.
Eleven of thirteen applicants for medical licenses in West Virginia were approved by the state health council after a recent Peak meeting. Successful candidates include J Bernstein of Suttons and Parkersburg, A Commodore, J Bat Comings, T Shelburner, and others from Baltimore and Hansburg, Va.
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