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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

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European neutrals weigh response to Wilson peace note

United States diplomacy centers on whether European neutrals like Spain and Switzerland will issue a united appeal to belligerents. Berlin reports receipt of the note and London commentary suggests the proposals align broadly with opposing views, yet officials say both sides pursue similar general aims while detailed terms differ.

Washington Dee Wilson United States Learing House State Department Thi Berlin London

Britain Will Refrain From Reply To Wilson Peace Note

December 22 London reports the British government will not reply to President Wilson in the current moment, stating the issue must be handled through Entente allies. Andrew Bonar Law says a statement is impossible now and emphasizes unity with Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and smaller powers. The Evening Standard comments on Wilson’s note, warning against implying Britain and allies welcome any peace move now.

London Wilson House of Commona Andrew Bower Law Evening Standard Great Britain France Rusell Jaly

Two Charged With Hold-Up in Glen Elk

Homer Hayes identified Babe Pritchard and Cecil Jones as robbers in Glen Elk on Clark Street Wednesday night. Hayes said he met them in a West Pike pool room and was assaulted in a dark spot. Pritchard denies the charges and was jailed with Jones awaiting trials.

Homer Hayes Ziestig Babe Pritchard Cecil Jones Edward Kiddom Hayes Pritchard Clark Street Glen Elk

Snowfall paralyzes Columbus as heavy snow hits state

Des 22 report from Columbus says Oslo towns and titles dig out after the heaviest snowfall in years. The storm halted transit across central and northern parts of the state with streetcar traffic nearly suspended and thousands walking to work. Ten inches fell in Cantab in Columbus, the newspaper notes the snowfall as severe.

Ted Remem Columbus Oslo

British Capture El Arish Near Suez Front in Egypt

El Arish, a fortified Egyptian town ninety miles east of the Suez Canal, was captured Thursday by British forces. The town, with fewer than 10 000 residents, lies on the Mediterranean near the Palestine frontier, in territory long held by the Turks since their invasion of Egypt.

Suez Canal Ty Srancrarea Raven London Hl -Arish el Arishis Egypt Mediterranean Palestine Turka Stez Canal

Baltimore cattle market prices noted for calves and livestock

Baltimore Maryland December 22 cattle and veal market reports show firm demand for calf veal at various per pound grades from 1 to 18 cents. Sheep and lamb arrivals scarce with prices per head and per pound listed. live pigs and shoats priced per head. Beef cattle quotes include first quality and medium per pound ranges and various head prices.

Baltimore Isseez

Unclear dispatch on Baris and Graves arrival

Fragmentary note describes William Graves delivering a message to Brance and a bellicose Paris note to Briand, with Secretary Lansing referenced. Text is garbled and lacks coherent/contextual details about dates, locations, or outcomes.

Feng William Graves Brance Secretary of State Lansing Parie Newepapers

Nemesis Shrine names officers for term at Charleston meeting

At the Nemesis Temple in Charleston officers for the new term were elected. Darlas Thoenen of Sisteraville was advanced to illustrious potentate and Birk S Stathers of Weston was named chief rabban. Other officers include We A Carpenter Salem high priest and prophet Ty R Cowell Parkersburg and James A Wetherell Parkersburg treasurer. Representatives to the Imperial Konnels next June were A T Cunningham Clarkshire E R Patton and Walter D Dark Parkersburg.

Charleston Nemesis Myotic Tuijan Treet Darlas Thoenen Sisteraville Rabban Llustrious ‘Potentale Birk S Stathers Weston Rabba William Nusbaum Phelps Parkersburg Tob Biddle Freare Delbridge Clarksburg Tom AL Grier Sistersville A. T. Cunningham Clarkshire E.R. Patton Walter D. Dark Parkersburs

YARDS CONGESTED IN PITTSBURGH AT CHRISTMAS

Christmas freight floods Pittsburg yards causing congestion as carloads back up. Bad weather and shortages delay shipments, though locals await presents. Despite hurdles, many workers enjoy bonuses and extra dividends this holiday season.

Pittsburg Pittebure

Miss Chorpening Claimed by Death

Miss Wilda Chorpening died Friday morning at 18 after short illness. Daughter of Miiani and Mrs A D Chorpening of Bridgeport she was beloved in town and a leader among church youth. Survived by parents, grandfather and siblings Ada Rose Virginia Charles. Funeral at Bridgeport Baptist Church Sunday morning.

Wilda Chorpening Miiani A. D. Chorpening Bridgeport Miss Chcrpening Bridgeport/Baptist church Belni Jseufor Shelds Ada Rose Virginia Charpening Charles Bridge Raorniox

Sidewiped Locomotive Causes Delays At Connellsville

A passenger train was sidewiped near Connellsville Pennsylvania early Friday morning and rerouted after minor injuries were reported. Crews repaired the damage as trains remained delayed several hours while traffic resumed toward Pittsburgh and Baltimore and Ohio lines.

Pittsburg Bainversck

Glassware maker funds insurance policy on gift

Unclear text describes a company and a policy linked to a Christmas gift. An insurance aggregator reportedly holds over half a million dollars in coverage. Beneficiary would receive the policy amount on the owners’ death. Monongah company and others are mentioned in relation to containers and bottles.

Pairmont Viewnese Sears Iayimanu

Will of John Drens probate in Quiet Dell estate division

The will of the late John Drens of Quiet Dell is probated. His widow receives a life estate. after her death the estate passes equally to three children Carlylac Coats Janes Pickens and a third child. Properties include houses on Buckhannon Avenue Broad Oaks a farm at Quiet Dell and a farm on Marshall Street with assorted cattle implements and stock. The two executors named are precatory in the will.

John Drens QuietiDell Han Gojte Carlyinjundiasra Janes Pickens Brooklyn

Five lives lost in Stealey Heights mayoral convention turmoil

The People's Progressive party gathered in Brealey Heights to nominate a mayor and council members. Warnings emerged of tax burdens and costs while advocating fair enforcement and strong fire protection amid a chaotic convention marked by heated pledges and applause.

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Fire destroys Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita area

A large blaze ripped through the Kansas Masonic Home in western Wichita, killing two and injuring ten. Survivors evacuated as flames consumed the main building and chapel, with the hospital and several structures burned. investigators estimate the property damage at about 250000 dollars. Authorities say all obvious victims were removed, though one official cautions some may still be inside.

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Rabbits Show Slow Growth as Harvest Marks Decline

A fragmented report notes ongoing rabbit hunts and fluctuating harvests this year. It mentions measures by local authorities to manage populations and references possibly 2,000 leaflets or permits issued, with details obscured but indicating public interest and regulatory activity surrounding hunting.

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