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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
3
Sutton Bowen, a well known attorney and former state legislator, brought Miss Hazel Cory Ztowen to the Moorefield hospital after a ceremony at Moorefield Epticatel church. The bride is the daughter of the late Willars Bowes of Mantes Nelda.
In Clarksburg Woodmen lodge members organized an initiation for new officers. The ceremony occurred Wednesday night with cake afterward to celebrate the event and affirm the lineup of newly installed officers.
In Ebensburg Cambria a historic land sale reportedly fetched the highest coal land price yet, with 488 acres selling for 115000. The Blue Parker Coal Company was named as the purchaser, after decades of mining prior ownership.
Russo Romanian and allied forces continue resisting the advance of German troops in Dobrudja. Reports say Wednesday attacks were repulsed with heavy losses to the Teutons, according to Thursday war office statements.
Washington dispatch reports General Carranza has not signed or repudiated the pending protocol. The document, to be delivered to Secretary Lane by Luis Cabrera, chairman of the Mexican commissioners, is understood to contain carefully worded suggestions for modifications to keep negotiations open.
A dated dispatch announces the defeat of Russo Romanian forces by the invading Peutonian army. Russian troops were thrust back from new positions with heavy losses. On the following day Austro-German forces captured about 2 000 prisoners, according to the report.
Stocks on the exchange saw renewed activity as prices moved on Thursday amid fears tied to International events with Mexico and German developments. The market swung, some blue chips showed sharp moves while others drifted within short distance of support levels.
The choir plans to resume rehearsals on Friday evening January 1 at 9 30 oclock with location to be announced later. New members must register with the director and may be placed on a waiting list. details on February services and schedules will follow. Leo Shine, an employer at the Clarkburg gasket factory, will marry in Ratevnes Ind soon and return for a short honeymoon before settling back home. Continued on page 5.
Reported details say Pancho Villa shifted focus to Torreon as provisional headquarter with his forces swelling toward ten thousand. Friends warned him against harming foreigners as clashes marked his occupation of parts of Chihuahua and surrounding areas.
New York December 29 The day saw the largest single gold import into the United States with a deposit of 22 000 000 by J P Morgan and Company at New York and Philadelphia offices Of this 25 000 000 was in the form for American Eagles The gold shipped to Paris in April 1904 during the Roosevelt administration was part of the government payment of 5445000 and 100 made to the old French Panama Canal Company for equities in the canale week.
Police lieutenant and five detective sergeants reportedly participate in an inquiry led by the state's attorney into an alleged automobile theft ring. According to statements, arrests have been made after confessions by an agent identified as Raymer and others. Further details await official disclosure.
Chairman Newlands announced the Senate will hold all public hearings on January 2 regarding the Weber bill permitting agencies to sell signs for establishing America. The hearings aim to supplement the adaptation law and address railroad legislation flags.
A tornado swept through portions of Porrest early Thursday causing structural damage and demolishing a building. Emergency crews reported broken utilities and scattered debris as residents sheltered. No serious injuries were confirmed at this time.
A National Geographic Society bulletin surveys the lower Danube from its source to its mouth. It highlights river control aims of the Central powers, widening ports, fortifications at Ruschuk and Tulcea, and the Danube's role as a trade and war munition artery with bridges, islands, and shifting depots along the bulging basin. It mentions rail and river traffic and notes marriage licenses as side details among otherwise strategic observations.
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