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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
17
Washington observers monitor reactions to President Wilsons note as Europe debates peace terms. Diplomats push governments to issue a united neutral appeal while Spain and Switzerland weigh in. Allies and neutrals consider common ground and implications for ending the war.
In Glen Elk, Rube Pritchard and Cecil Jones were arrested on suspicion of holding up Homer Hayes on Clank Street Wednesday night. Hayes identified Pritchard as one participant and accused both men of involvement. Pritchard claims he met Hayes but denies the robbery. Police Shope, Shahan, and Yates arrested the suspects Thursday as the investigation continued.
London December 12 British government will not comment on President Wilson peace note saying any action depends on coordinated Entente communication. Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, told the House of Commons no statement could be made while allied actions and war considerations remain unsettled.
The notes discuss a proposed anti war league of Great Britain France Russia Italy and smaller powers amid a grim war mood. Analysts weigh Wilson and Lanning statements as stock markets react with strong buying and renewed optimism on Friday morning.
Chicago December 22. J E Hooper announces a nationwide wage increase for lumber workers from eight to ten percent. The raise applies to both union and non union employees though union agreements still have a year to run.
Washington reports Garner of Texas proposes a horizontal tax from ten to twelve percent on all imports except salt. A ten percent rate would net about 225 million dollars yearly, aiding the deficit with canal bond sales. Altoona papers announce January price increases to two cents per copy, forty cents a month.
Federal officers seized a barrel of whiskey at the local railroad station and poured it out. County and state officers, including T. D. Moore of Philippi, witnessed the disposal late Thursday. A separate New Orleans report noted a 39 degree fall and damage to sugar cane and fruit crops.
Fire at a seven story building formerly occupied by the Athletic Tea Company caused about 400 dollars in damage. The blaze began on December 22 and disrupted nearby businesses while firefighters contained the incident. No injuries reported.
Several county officers-elect and others qualified before the county court Friday. Dorsey W. Cork was named county commissioner with no bond. Ira Is Swiger, county assessor, posted 12,000 with Swiger, Coffman, Cost, Pepper as deputies and Swirer as clerk. Andrew Moore became deputy sheriff. Col John W. Carpenter became justice of the peace of Tenmile district with Steels and Pepper as bondsmen. Frederick M. Davison qualified as Tenmile district constable with bondsmen Leonard and Pepper. Ray Neylon became Sardis district constable with 4,000 bond. Reno D. Newton and Lafayette S. Whiteman as sureties. Herman Kummer qualified as administrator of Lillie M. Kummer estate with 250 bond. N. M. Lynch as surety.
Paris dispatch notes intensified artillery activity on the Macdonian front with heavy bombardment and feints. Patrol encounters were reported along the Struma front at the eastern sector, signaling ongoing operations and tension.
Local transcriber reports F Coughlin arriving in town from Pedianapolis Indiana. The note mentions a Thursday timing and hints at a talent-related event, with no further details on purpose or affiliations.
Miss Wilda Chorpening, 18, of Bridgeport, died Friday at 12 20 after a short illness. Survived by father A D Chorpening, mother, a brother and two sisters Ada Rose and Virginia, and grandfather Mr Shielda. The funeral will be at Bridgeport Baptist Church Sunday morning.
Dec 22 Fairmont reports the Monongah Glass Company, a major blown glass tumbler maker, presented each employee a fuel insurance policy as a Christmas gift. The policy provides a one year salary up to 2600 dollars to beneficiaries upon the holder’s death. The company also produces containers for Beech Nut Packing Company.
A freight train sidewiped and overturned near Connalla Vise Pennsylvania early Friday. Trainmen escaped injury and passengers were shaken but unharmed. The Pittsburg dispatch notes the incident delayed the Baltimore and Ohio line by over three hours due to bad weather and crew assignments. A large number of salt cases were taken from the wreck carriages.
Snowy conditions bring a heavy central and northern statewide impact. Columbus streetcar service halts as drifts reach inches in towns like Canton and Columbus. Thousands forced to walk to work amid nearly complete standstill from a severe snowfall event.
Washington reports on a congressional inquiry into interpretations of President Wilken's note to belligerent powers. The probe, led by Representative Wood of Indiana, was referred to the judiciary committee without debate. Paris dispatches note intensified cannonading near Verdun and Lisle amid war justice concerns.
Fire in Mitchell results in the death of five people. The event prompts emergency response and investigations. Survivors and witnesses report flames spreading quickly through the building, with authorities confirming casualties and urging residents to check safety precautions and emergency plans.
A Western Wichita fire at the Kansas Masonic Home early Friday destroyed the residence in the western district. Ninety two residents were present when the blaze broke out, with five believed dead and many injured. Ten hospitalizations followed heavy smoke and burns. Officials and staff fear all inmates were evacuated. checks are underway to confirm survivors and account for missing persons. The loss is estimated at 250010 dollars.
Adjutant General John C. Bond returns from Washington and cites errors by the war department in early mobilization of state National Guards. He notes contradictions in telegraphed orders from the department and pressures Virginia units amid the war effort.
Framed by city officials, a council committee calls for reducing expenditures by 1 million dollars and reallocating patrolmen amid pleas for tighter control. Police Chief Healey said the plan would fragment crime fighting and require careful implementation across departments. Meanwhile, Washington reports the nation’s foreign trade for November combined exports and imports totaling about 7.248 billion dollars for the seven months ending in November.
The fragment mentions a British authority and a fortified town by a bay in the Mediterranean. It cites a population around 20 000 and references Egypt and an unsuccessful canal effort. Names and precise places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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