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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1916

Page

11

Entente Delivers Long Note Reply to German Proposals

The Entente replies to the German note with a lengthy document delivered in Paris next week. It outlines peace terms based on prewar status, calls for evacuation of northern France Belgium and Luxembourg, and redraws borders including Alsace Lorraine to France and a broader Polish and Balkan reorganization. It also envisions Turkish reforms, Armenian tutelage, and German democratization under international supervision, with ships and colonies redistributed among Entente powers.

Car Associates Emets London Des Paris Germany Washington Wilson the Spectator France Belgium Luxemburg Serbia Roumania Russia Monteneera Schleswig-Holstein Dengnarki Poses Prussia Austrian Poland Bosnia Herzegovina Dalmatia Croatia Mohemnia Transylvania Tyrol Triest Istria Austria Italy Turkey Constantinople Straits Syria Asia Minor Mesopotamia Entente Montedegro Ententel Asia

County Court Qualifications Then and Arrests Reported

County Court records show George W. Fox qualified as county court presiding constable in Serdis district with bonds of 4000. Omar W. Swiger and George B. Fox as sureties. Ei Je West qualified as peace justice for Union district with 3500 and Ay Ladwig as surety. Goshelius C. Davis named administrator of ante M. Davis estate with 100 bond and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland as surety. Appraisers named N L Fitzhobe, A J Williams and GCayson. City police raided Glen Elk building, arresting a man and a woman who used the names Mrs Montgomery and p f ne for appearance before Mayor Gordon Friday. Chicago reports federal grand jury near discharge after hearing evidence on high cost of living. indictments expected.

George W. Fox Priday Serdis Omar W. Swiger George B. Fox Ei Je West Union Ladwig Gorhelius C. Davis Estateidfj Fiorante M. Davis Abond Fidelity ‘and Deposit al Glen Elk Bulldine Montgomery Gordon Impolles

Highest price ever for oil announced in Pittsburg

Pittsburg December 23 principal purchasing agencies announce the highest price for Pennsylvanian crude oil. The price rose ten cents a barrel to 285 dollars. Other grades also climbed Mercer brick 3.30 Corning 2.25 Cabell 2.22 Sumers 2.05 Ragland unchanged at Kinety-Gre cents. Producers hold for higher prices before releasing stock despite refiners demand and abundant above ground oil.

Eeraeetreatratel Pittsburg Peonaylva Corning Cabell Ragland

Pittsburg Post Office Sees Holiday Mail Surge

Nearly 400000 more letters and cards moved through the Pittsburg post office this Christmas, with the district total rising by about 1,000,000 pieces. Main office receipts climbed eighteen percent from last year and parcel post grew twenty five percent.

Pittsburg J. G. Hart East Liliertz North Side

Kilbert C Inge Shot in St Louis Robbery

Kilbert C Inge an 11 year old salesman for a New York fur company was shot while two robbers held a dice game at a theater building in St Louis. The youth tried to run as the men demanded surrender and was fatally wounded. the gunmen escaped.

ST. Louis Kilbert C. Inge New York Fur Company Inge Hoth

Four Injured in Sled and Car Collision in Red OL City

Four people were injured in a winter accident in Red OL City, including Abe Spear and Max Schefter with severe injuries and possible fatalities. Laula Spear and Mose Spear also hurt, all caused by a head on collision with an automobile from defective sleds. The Spears are brothers.

Red OL City Qvera Abe Spear Deen Max’ Schefter Laula Mose

Adamston Republicans Nominate Town Ticket for Mayors and Council

Adamston Republicans named a town ticket for the annual selection. Charlda J. Sams was nominated for mayor, K. R. Powell for recorder, and councilmen were W. E. Hoyles Alfred Powell George Lamb O H Pew and R L McWilliams. Frank Murphy was the meeting chair and W W Carr the secretary.

Adamston Charlda J. Sams K. R. Powell W. E . Hoyles Alfred Powell George Lamb 0. H. Pew Rell. McWilliams Frankel.Murphy Mwast W. W. Carr

Christmas trees reach Clarkeburg on delayed carload

Clarkeburg received an overdue carload of Christmas trees Friday morning via local distributor Carskadon who reports the trees are the prettiest yet brought to the city. No sale is planned. rail action may cover the loss. In Philadelphia a bonus pay of ten percent of yearly wages was granted to Atlas Powder Company employees across its multiple plants.

Clarkeburg BV. Carskadon Philadelphia Atlas Powder Company Taméqua Pal Lake ‘Hopatcong N. W Senator Michi Atlas Bio Kittaning Pas Paterson Okla

Somerville Couple Welcome New Daughter at Home

Mr and Mrs Ochis Somerville of 210 Buckhannon Pike Broad Oaks announce the birth of a daughter delivered at their home Thursday afternoon. Mr Sommerville is a driller for Horsnor Company and expresses great happiness over the arrival.

Ochis Sommerville Buckhannon Pike, Broad Oaks Hors Nor Company

Mathematic a study to curb living costs in schools

MATHEMATICS MORGANTOWN Dec 29 A comprehensive study is under way by the Educational Committee of the National Association of State and City Weights and Measures. C W Waggoner of West Virginia University and assistant, commissioner of weights and measures of New York, and W C Lytton of Iowa will plan a campaign to educate the public schools on honest weights and measures. The committee will present plans to arouse national interest and study arithmetic texts to remove obsolete tables and replace them with modern material.

Morgantown Mathematica National Association of State and C. W. Waggoner Department of Physicx West Virginia Valveraity City of New York W. C.lytton Lowa Tha National Association

Miner William Goodwin Died From Slate Fall At McWhorter Mine

William Goodwin a 54 year old miner employed at the McWhorter Callif mine died Thursday afternoon from injuries suffered when slate fell on him about a few hours earlier. Surviving relatives include daughters Mrs Ira Payne Mrs MLW Rimer and Mrs C F Nimer of McWhorter Mrs Joseph McCoy of Rosemont and sons Clarence Goodwin of Glen Falls and John Goodwin of Northview. The body was prepared for burial and will be taken to Salem Saturday morning for funeral services and burial.

William Goodwin Callif McWhorter Winder Ira Payne Mlw. Rimer C.F. Nimer Mra Joseph McCoy Rosemont Clarence Goodwin Glen Falls John Goodwin Northview Salem

Russian steamer Kursk sinks after mine explosion near Kirkwall

The 7,669 ton Kursk bound from Archangel to New York struck a mine on November 29 off Kirkwall Scotland. Two crew members drown while lifeboats are launched. Part of the stern torn, passengers and crew drift in open boats until rescue. Emily Cochran of Webster County dies in New York hospital after illness. Burial services planned for Saulabury, with funeral Sunday.

New York Kursi Archangel Rusais NewYork Kirkwall Scotland Ayere Kursk Kirkwalls Patroe Sithe Lapland Liverpool

Transfer oYoTEM The street car committee meeting agenda

The board of trade discusses transfer issuance by the transportation company. W J Flaherty, superintendent of total divisions, will meet at 7 o clock Friday evening in board of trade rooms. Discussion focuses on transfers to aid workers return home without paying two fares and other interurban line matters.

Ito Lissue Itransfers Ihe Algo Bella

Train wreck disrupts Chesapeake and Ohio line at Kaytord

Reported derailment on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad near Kaytord involving a Tassencer train. Crews work to clear the collapsed track while passengers are evacuated and lines halted. Local authorities coordinate emergency response with railroad officials.

Rail workers to decide next step over Adamson Pact

New York December 29 400000 railroad employees allied with foremen and brotherhoods will determine the next move through their authorized committees handling the internal controversy over the operation of the Adamson Pact. Railroad chiefs announced the action after a Friday conference indicating concern that pending retention and forthcoming legal steps by railroads could delay the Wilson committee investigation led by George W Goethals.

New York Brotherhood Wilson George W. Goethals

Law son Lawson telegram sparks House probe clash

Washington December 29 The stock market transparency row tied to President Wilsons peace note heats up as House Rules Chairman Henry telegrams Thomas W Lawson of Boston demanding a public stand or to face reintroduction of a bill to regulate the New York stock exchange.

Insane Man at Guyana House Defies Police Siege

George O Gaats, described as becoming suddenly insane, locked himself in his home in Guyana and opened fire on Priday and Dr Hocking. Three shots struck his arms and shoulders. Police, armed with shotguns, set up guards and tried several ruses to coax him out, threatening to maim if he did not surrender.

Baltim Dew George Priday Hocking Guyana Gante

Submarine ships to carry mail in future post service

Berlin December 29 reports a plan for merchant submarine Deutschland to carry letters and cards on trans continental routes. Rates start at two marks for a card or letter up to twenty grams, with additional charges up to sixty grams. Ocean travel times are long, months, making the new service eagerly awaited.

Preesy Berlin Dee Deutschland Ratagy Oria

Open grate deaths prompt safety ordinance

Readers are informed that fatalities from open grates have prompted city officials led by Director Charley Hubbard to tighten public safety measures. The ordinance restricts open fires near dwellings and aims to prevent further injuries in the built environment.

Liel Lerge Charley Hubbard Department of Pubis Safety Herlof

Verdun battle report northwest of Verdun after assault

German troops attacked northwest of Verdun on Tuesday night, penetrating a French trench north of Dead Man Hill. French infantry and machine gun fire repelled the assault with heavy artillery fire and counter measures along the Meuse front near Wardoumont.

Verdun Meuse River Paris Meuno Eas Wardoumont

German forces seize French machine guns and positions

German troops report capturing French machine guns and advancing on the Somme front. They claim to have taken positions, killed or wounded French defenders, and captured prisoners, including 3,400, with observers noting gains near Ratkhelw and other villages as battles continue.

Berlin Dam Front Phuraday Somme Etna Taayu Thes Howmenia Tait Wia Ben Meétars Siimuis Ratkhelw Boon

Northview Man Staneslaw Glawacke in Northview Hearings

Staneslaw Glawacke of Northview appeared before Magistrate Carter under two warrants for assault and banditry amid a hearing. He was placed under a $200 bond to keep the peace for six months. An officer arrested him Wednesday night in Northview.

Carter Staneslaw Glawacke Northview Jacksoniv Ry Glawacke Jandibedting Helen Glawackesjand Werala Stella Glawacke Thelasaanltland Forest Miller

County Map Warns Harrison County Agricultural Progress 1916

Harrison county agricultural agent promotes a county map showing farm activities and progress for 1916. Citizens, businesspeople, and farmers urged to visit the courthouse to view the map and learn about county development. The item reflects early 20th century rural outreach and public notices.

D. Zinn Harrison Tyscourt Roomlyin Ithe Durin Svare

Verdict in CoronensUurvi Case of Jones Death Announced

An official verdict is announced in the CoronensUurvi case concerning the death of Ls M2)Jones. The ruling details the court's conclusions and the implications for those involved in the investigation and subsequent proceedings.

CoronensUurvi Jones

British Tanker Paul Paix Struck by Mine Near Ashi Coast

Report from the U S State Department via Vice Consul in Swansea states the British steamer Paul Paix struck a mine off the English coast near Ashi and sank. The vessel was towed into port after the incident. Additional details mention casualties and a separate note about delays in reporting.

H Washington Doom Paul Paix Isletts New York Calais Alre Kvelyer Swanseas Alno Louisei

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