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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
9
Berlin dispatches report that in a few days President Wilton sent a second explanatory note on the fist to Central powers and Entente nations. The note has not been presented because the German reply showed they were not influenced by misapprehensions about pri ars.
Washington December 30 Secretary Lansing refused to comment on a report that a second explanatory vote was sent to correct a representation of the president's role calling for peace terms. Officials indicated no second note had been sent and Berlin dispatches referred to two statements by Secretary Lansing issued the day after the dispatch for the original note.
Paris December 30 Allies will answer the German note of December 12 with a reply to Ambassador Sharp Saturday as reported by Le Petit Parisien. The note reiterates responsibility of the Central powers for the war and demands legitimate reparation and restitutions as outlined by Lloyd George. It suggests Germany might accept peace proposals to avoid prewar discussions and assures guarantees from powers that respect treaties.
An embargo was announced Saturday and takes effect Sunday on all freight except livestock, perishables and coal for public grain plants moving through Louisville and Cincinnati to Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Atlantic seaboard states. The move aims to relieve congestion at terminals, briefly linked to Miss Magdalene Clark of Pittsburgh and guest Ednal Keough of Webster Avenue amid unclear local details.
The British Freight steamship Chicago City was fired upon and halted by a German submarine about 120 miles east of Pustnet on December 23. The crew reported the attack, and a British destroyer arrived in time to prevent sinking as shots were exchanged.
Report covers French troops failing in assaults, Baxter jailed in Ohio County after returning from Richlacht coal mine, and Deputy Rose F. Stout seeking arrest. Also included are brief World War I items noting Verdun activity and Romanian front movements.
Warren S Stone and W G Lee said a Monday general strike is unlikely after managers rejected the Adamson law change. Stone denied a renewal circular and warned no immediate walkout. The report also notes West Virginia school statistics for 1915-16, including 312,873 total enrollment and per capita education costs.
Private Richard Dixon of the Bishilly Ohio infantry was sentenced to confinement for one month and forfeiture of two thirds of his pay for three months by a summary court of the seventh provincial ministry. Dixon was charged with drafting the Roland Robin which camp and was slowed by 400 members protesting conditions in the camp. Christiana Norway December 30. Steamships Nero and Nystrand, both flying Norwegian flags, have been sunk with crews believed lost.
Clyde O Law a leading Northwestern Mutual agent from Clarkburg attends the Northwestern agents meeting for the New England and Eastern states at the Hotel McAlpin New York January 2 3. Law has paid for over 625000 of insurance in 1916 and 200000 in 1918 while Robertsons firm handles special work and aims to continue strong production in West Virginia.
Senate Inter State Commerce Chairman Newlands stated on Saturday that railroad brotherhood officials and managers need not alter their eight hour schedule discussions while Adamson Act outcomes are decided. He said Wilson urged swift consideration and that hearings may occur Tuesday with representatives of brotherhoods, railroads, and the public invited. A Los Angeles streetcar collision injured Mrs W. Cawslof, a travel salesman, as her car was struck by a streetcar. she escaped with serious injuries.
Washington reports counsel for Folie of the State Department and Charles A. Douglas, legal counsel for the Carranza government, conferred on the Mexican situation. A suggestion was made that the voluntary withdrawal of American troops from Mexico without a signed agreement by the Mexican American Joint Commission could clarify the position. Douglas insists the solution lies in the government withdrawing and resuming talks with the commissioners on other Mexican matters.
The report states Germany will free French prisoners of war held in German camps for eighteen months in response to a suggestion by Pope Benedict. The decision aims to prompt France to reciprocate and concerns internees in Switzerland and other locations are noted.
The mine foreman William A Middlebrook is expected to resume duties at the Hutchinson Coal Company mine stor area after a period of unspecified absence. A bar shortage and price issues were noted, with work resuming on Monday.
Sharp trading notes highlight December options and price moves as seven central bidders clear a late session. Washington Irving High boys prepare to host Maundeville Heights on Saturday night at 15 o clock, with Coach Arnett’s team aiming to rebound after a prior loss amid gym crowd.
Pittsburg December report states the trial of J W Thompson, tied to Uniontown bank failures, was postponed from January 8 to the May term. Creditors' committee cites complexity of coal holdings and calls for constant attendance by Thompson. The petition requests postponement without consent from Thompson.
A report from the cutter Acualingt indicates wreckage spread across the sea for about five miles east of Nantucket lightship. Authorities say searchers recovered calls for aid from the steamer Muryasd and noted debris near Cape Cod area as they investigate the incident.
News notes a wave of subscription price increases across national magazines while some titles suspend publication in New York and others plan relaunches under a controlled distribution. The piece mentions talks of merging with prohibition era groups and outlines broader industry shifts affecting readers.
A warped OCR item reports rates upheld with references to rail and coal pricing across Western Pennsylvania, Rochester, New York, and England. It notes changes affecting shipments and interstate commerce commissions with scattered dates and places. The fragmentary text includes garbled city names and mentions of Saturday actions.
Federal authorities seized new gowns valued at 500 as part of an import duty dispute involving William Ellis Corey and Midvale Steels Company. The items were found in a traveling companion's trunk and linked to undeclared imports pending a court action.
The court will assemble Tuesday morning to organize for the year. It will consist of John Sturmells and L. Davisson, Doracy GW, Cork Hall, and Mr. Sturmi. Sturmells will be elected president succeeding Led Maxwell who retires at year’s end.
A war report describes Teutonic forces entering Petroghad and engaging opposing troops. The update notes heavy fighting continuing into Friday with casualties and increased artillery use as clashes persist near Zalestal and Seo.
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