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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
1
French press says Allies will not accept a offer from the Central powers. British officials weigh terms in Commons as the Entente aims to present a united peace plan. Reports say Emperor William may soon announce a parliamentary form of government in Germany.
Paris dispatch reports the German Reichstag speech by Chancellor von Bethmann-Hallweg is a clumsy trap designed to delay real peace. The piece notes Hindenburg’s remarks show the military bore no illusion, while the aim is to shift blame and influence neutrals with a faux moderation.
Berlin December 13 Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg did not disclose definite peace proposals but said they are ready and will be communicated to the Entente if his offer is met. In the Reichstag corridors after a twenty minute session, members debated the move with most supporting a union with Allies while some oppose any peace terms unless victory is certain.
A note proposing finance negotiations with enemy powers was expected in Washington on Wednesday in formal form from Charge Grow at Berlin. Officials planned transmission to each Entente belligerent and President Wilson would study it upon arrival.
Magistrate William E. Starcher calls a coroner's jury to view the bodies of John B. Carter aged 16 and Fritz C. Rockenstein aged 40 who died after a passenger train struck the Gandy Provision Company truck at the West End crossing in Adamston. The accident occurred at 5:32 Tuesday evening on a snowbound grade. Both victims died from fractured skulls and the jury will hear witnesses before adjourning to a future date.
Charleston dispatch notes uncertainty over governor elect Cornwell's March 5 induction and expected turnover in key posts. Terms of state officials including A D Lees, H H Green, L O Wilson, E G Pierson, and regents Laidley and Swiger expire, with some reappointments unclear. Remaining term and personnel shifts involve Earl A Henry, A Bliss McCrumb, James S Lakin, J H Nightingale, and E G Rider as public commission transitions loom.
Milton Patton 84 longtime Belpre resident died Tuesday night after nearly a year of illness from apoplexy. He had been homebound about ten days, surrounded by family. Survived by three daughters Minnie Patton at home Lee Hughes of Weston and Mrs J By Waterman of Belpre and son W H Patton architect of Parkersburg.
Five dollars was added to the day nursery fund by V. L. Highland, the latest contributor. The fund total now stands at $86.50 after prior reporting of V. L. Highland’s earlier donation, bringing the overall contributions to date.
County Court records show Robert M. Noon qualified as con edible of Cowl district with $4,000 bond and Abraham George as surety. John W. Wadsworth qualified as justice of the peace for Eagle districts with $2,500 bond and multiple sureties. An appropriation of $2,000 was made for permanent roads at Adampton. Basil Z. Switzer qualified as administrator of Blackburn G. Swiper estate with $2,400 bond and E. D. Lewis as surety. Appraisers listed: John Ps iehey Brice Renneth and Roehert Stittenhonse.
John B. Graham received a message from Captain Bond of the Thirteenth Infantry in Eagle Pass Texas notifying the death of Albert L. Ferguson his cousin. Ferguson a wagoner with the supply company had been on the Texas border. body found along railroad tracks near Spofford Texas and badly mutilated awaiting burial decision.
GUILTY Rach Monroe was found guilty in criminal court on a liquor sale charge. No action on Jim Calvin convicted of assault on Albert Durham at Meadowbrook August 5. Indictment against Pasco Gracia nolled. Eli Leason indictment for criminal assault on Ruth Bumgardner aged 14 quashed but to be bound over to next grand jury. Lloyd W. Chapman admitted to practice. Dr F S Singer dentist away two weeks for hand healing. Dr Wallace B Fleming and Rev Dr H C Howard visiting Buckhannon from Fairmont for Wesleyan College matters.
Major General George W. Goethals former Panama Canal governor stopped in Pittsburg this week for a brief stay and a down river trip on the government survey boat Kittanning. He was joined by Lieut Col Edgar Jadwin head of the army engineers in the district. He showed interest in coal unloading facilities at steel plants along the river.
Henry van Dyke, recently resigning as American ambassador to Holland, wrote a poem titled The Name of France published in the Art World. German sympathizers here call it unneutral, praising France as a symbol of learning art freedom and human solidarity with lines urging courage and sacrifice.
Wheat traders in Chicago kept a wartime tone awaiting any decided peace news. Prices opened steady to slightly higher with May futures up about 1.65 to 1.67 as traders weighed the outlook for immediate ceasefire or peace talks. Bethlehem Steel adds fourteen points to losses amid a volatile session on Tuesday.
Convict workers were compelled to report to the usual hillside job between Grasselli and Bridgeport after a strike amid protests. Fourteen signatories alleged abuse and inadequate clothing and food, while sheriff Rosas F. Stout denied the claims and blamed three chronic troublemakers.
Susie Lesark daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Lesark, aged 16, died Wednesday morning at Pinninickinnick mines. The report notes tuberculosis as cause and lists her guardians. Funeral details are not provided.
New York shares rallied at the Wednesday opening with numerous recoveries from Tuesday’s extreme lows. Bethlehem Steel rose fourteen points from Tuesday’s drop as trading broadly improved, though some liquidation persisted.
A meeting of the Gentral West Virginia Gal Operators Association at the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce addressed rail car shortages in the Fairmont Clarksburg area. A two member committee led by G. Jenkins and D R Lawson will seek talks with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad president Daniel Willard to press for a solution.
State Public Service Commissioner announces distribution of Christmas checks totaling 85 000 to 680 widows 1300 orphans 80 parents and 7 00 disabled and others. Checks mailed by month end to qualifying applicants.
Citizens discuss upcoming town officers race with a proposed ticket for mayor Charles Corder Rufus Powell and a slate including Lamb Williams and C H Pew. The vote date is unsettled and chatter centers on who will win key offices.
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