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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
11
German forces report progress in the western front with claims of advances near Liege and in the Argonne forest. They say French attacks were repelled, and they captured 1,200 prisoners while noting Polish operations run to a normal pace with high losses among French troops.
The Hon. John Galvin of Crucia Bat a Phet will arrive tonight to deliver an oration at the sixteenth memorial services at Clarksburg Lodge, Robinson Grand tower, Wheeling. The report denying the Clivkaburg Judge's involvement in a plant bombing was noted, with details about the ceremony and local arrangements.
The county court will hold a special session Monday to issue orders on the application for appointing a committee for Hiram R. Dawson. Mins Gracie Goodwin and brother Orville of Wolf Summit attended the corn show leve Saturday as a member.
From Petrograd London dateline reports brutal fighting between German and Russian forces near Tiszyn and Urzexiy as German columns broke through to join the main army. Heavy losses reported on both sides with many German officers killed and repeated Russian counterattacks failing to halt the advance.
A condensed report describes a county fair style show with boys and girls presenting produce and crafts. Despite rain and wet roads, many exhibits arrived. prizes are announced including multiple prize winners across classes. The event features judges and local officials and notes early afternoon judging and show progress.
The Booth Sthumbin Company liner Antony, sailing from Liverpool to Fara, is disabled by a storm over England. The vessel is north of Che St urd in distress. A local steamer attempted rescue but could not aid due to its own conditions.
Private detectives will be wrigun to investigals whe treadopodad have been of,¢ iribandiary origin, which Meatroyed. The new $18,000 tet wohes wamed We at Simpson last night, The obd eeboot building was dretraged oe Now less Hin a Sor Bgu oder pac er leu)
London dec 5 Italy's attitude in the European war remains a concern amid Salandra's claim of no binding to fight with Germany and Austria and reports that Berlin may pressure Rome. Heavy fighting rages in Alsace where French and Germans clash as a separate campaign unfolds. Reports from Petrograd hint at German defeats and heroic acts by forces defending Prussia and Alsace front with renewed vigor.
Harrison County Literary Club discussed environment versus heredity in a Friday debate in the county court room. Proponents argued environment has less influence than heredity, while opponents proposed the opposite. Two more debates are planned in two weeks as members showed strong attendance.
Darst announced today that he would appeal to the West Virginia Supreme Court after the circuit court overturned Parkerburg’s ruling declaring the state’s law unconstitutional. The laws aim to prevent wealth locks and address state powers.
London December 7 British cruiser Venus ran ashore during a South Coast gale. Her foremast and part of the bridge were carried away by a heavy sea as she sought port. Another steamer, unnamed, lies aground near Morsay. Three lifeboats reported out of service.
Brig. Gen. E. M. Weaver told the Hoke military affairs committee that over ten thousand additional men and 564 more officers are needed for coast defenses. He warned the coast artillery is depleted by duties in the Philippines and Panama and must be strengthened to protect key locations. Public notices and personnel changes were also mentioned as part of the hearing.
Magistrate GH Gordon appeared in court Saturday for the first time in a week. He had been confined to his Locust street home due to rheumatism while recovering from the illness.
A German critic describes U S policy as dominated by business with Britain and France, noting enormous wartime purchases and American industry feverishly supplying war materials. The piece argues neutrality is compromised by trade and submarine pressures amid cross-Atlantic tension.
Indictments allege conspiracy to defraud and bribery involving two police officers, a former detective, and brothers Barney and Hortscia Ryan along with Frank and James Ryan. Captain James J. Halum Lieutenant John Tobin and Walter O'Brien are charged.
A British official witness report today describes desperate hand to hand fighting in trenches. It notes the use of hand grenades and bomb throwing machines and reveals Allies are tunneling for subterranean approaches to German entrenchments. Open fighting has diminished and major attacks have become limited operations.
A damaged note reports a dynamite explosion under a great tunnel near Tekila cutting sea routes from Seria to Romania and halting Russian transport along the Danube. Washington reports pension grants to several applicants used by Congressman Neely and listed by name and hometown.
The State Department faces many requests for aid from Americans in the European war zone. Nassau Modi of Mannlygion seeks help for his wife and four children near Beirut Syria. Modi, a U.S. citizen, asks safe conduct out of Syria and his naturalization papers may be required. Congressman Neely raised the issue with the department to arrange evacuation to the United States.
A garbled wartime dispatch from Paris describes heavy cannonading near the frontier and German forces attempting to advance toward a city hall. The report alleges German troops are massing artillery to bombard the town and force French residents from the area amid ongoing fighting near Sennheim.
Fragmentary report from FTown Fairmont outlines a legal case involving Mr Cunningham and an undertaker as principal figures. The text mentions a contested will, court warrants, and attorneys Kan Haymond Willrey Chinnligham, with references to accusations and legislative bodies.
Democrat Neely and Varner discuss sunfish allotment with a waiver of rule by supply war to Nevada and Clarkesburg. Mr and Mrs Rice of Boston New Jersey visited Friday night, then departed Saturday after trips to Omaha and Nell.
A federal order requires refunds from multiple railroads for overcharges on shipments including glass denim and drills. The action cites overcharges from Clarkstown to Pittsburgh, and shipments from Cleveland to Chicago and St Louis. The notices name railroads such as Baltimore and Ohio and others, with a range of affected consignments reported in the filing.
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