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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1916

Page

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Friction with Germans grows as Balkan front shifts

Reports detail German, Austrian, and Bulgarian concentration near the Greek frontier and artillery moves from Nish, signaling potential allied pressure. Romania reportedly amasses near the Austrian border amid rising Central Powers contact. News from Constantinople notes Turks improving despite Rusiai pressure. Mesopotamia remains quiet as British forces hold near Kubel-Amara.

Teutonic Allien Saloniki Nish Balkans Koumania al- Med Erletlon Romdania Romania Germany Austria Froner Entente Alles Pyor Iuips toMicll Constantinople Ercerum Mesopotamia Kubel-Amara

Germans Concentrate on Greek Frontiers

A News report notes continued German concentration of forces on the Greek front. Re-enforcements move from Skopje toward northwest of Greece, with Austrian forces gathering near the Turkish border and Bulgarian frontier areas confirmed for pressure.

Uskup Glegell Monas R Teheklyoko

Kitchener Likely to Depart British War Office

London reports changes in war direction with Field Marshal Kitchener expected to leave the War Office. Sir William Robertson may assume control with cabinet oversight, while a civilian administrator could be appointed for broader organization. If Kitchener departs, he may undertake a significant role elsewhere.

Kitchener British London Daily Sketch Sketehalka Saya William Robertson Gall

Lincoln Birthday Commemoration At Courthouse

A public meeting will be held at the courthouse Saturday evening February 12 at 7 20 under the auspices of Custer Post No 8 Grand Army of the Republic and Nathan Got Camp No 4 Band of Veterans to honor president Abraham Lincoln. Charles G Coffman will preside with William as principal speaker Judge Maxwell will discuss Lincoln's Goityaburg address and talks on Lincoln's life will follow. Veterans and citizens are invited to attend and participate in a civic tribute to the martyred leader.

Court House Custer Pont Grand Army of the Republic Nathan Band of Veterans Abrihan Lincoln Bya Oconion Sats Charles G. Coffman W. Williama Traymond Maxwell Lincoln Walter M. Mortis Felix Sutton Fong Andoldtiors Sons of Veterans Indien

Labour unions plan concerted action across rail and coal fields

New York reports a pending coalition among four railway unions and the United Mine Workers to press for shorter working days. If enacted, 750000 workers across Pennsylvania, Colorado, and the South would mobilize. W. S. Garter and W. G. Lee reportedly back the move, while UMWA President John P. White may oppose it. Negotiations proceed with railroad reps in Mobile ahead of a key gathering tomorrow.

New York United Mine Workers Domianda Algut Pennsylvania Colorado South Eald W. 8. Garter Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Railroad Trainion Mobile United Mine Workers of America Apenators John PB. White

Taft Peace Plan League Boosts World Conference Push

State Board active as Taft era peace group seeks international arbitration. Disorderly conduct alleged after disturbance on a street car near New Rail Grounds. suspects detained by Deputy Sheriff John Slors. West Virginia Board of Trade hosts meeting in Parkersburg inviting notable officials and leaders to join the Enforce Peace drive.

Taft Peace Plan League Harry Milford John Slers Bart Pew Dia Taft Enoch Howard Vickern Roy Wonton Naylor Pageo Philadelphia United States Miecof Hansen Virginine United Stauton Goxtieroe Wes Virginia Board of ‘Trade Pile George C. Nagle J .Drennan Franke W. Nesbitt Gut W. Baten Robert Hazlett Rey” Naylor Charlean L. J. Smith Ay ‘Alexander Conley Rear Non D. F. Mayng Charlen Ion Davin Dr. Ot. We da Spilman Aud Hisaphcova Gy McGilvitic Krebs W. Then M. P. Shawkey George Talley P. Pulfer J. F. Marah Montgoney Smarty Va Champe J Henderson Huntington Dr. Ti Gut P. Show Zallar Abbott G. A John Wi Mwai Phillips Mckioney Kpt

Mexico argues censorship limits on telegraph accident

The Mexican government contends that censorship is not applicable to telegraph incidents and seeks to impose new conditions. Authorities argue the event falls outside prior control and requires updated regulation to address the evolving media landscape.

Grief Over Mother's Death Proves Fatal

Le roy B. Fleming aged 44, an employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company at Central Station, died Sunday morning after falling ill following his mother's death two weeks earlier. Brain disease was said to have caused his death. he had been in poor health since his mother's passing and collapsed last Wednesday. Surviving relatives include his father, two brothers, a sister, and two sisters in Central Station. burial is planned at the Pleasant Grave Cemetery in Duck Wort after travel on Fallinco and Ohio trains.

Leroy B. Fleming Baltimore and Ohio Central Stadon Mr. Fleming Win Plemings Central Staton Duinox Fleming Walter Fanning Arluiwas George Fleming Laineberport A. Brown Equires Central Station Tlyas Fallinoce Ohio Trais No Duck

Funeral Tuesday for ACCIDENT VICTIM LE Moore

LE Moore 98 avi ploy of South Penn water works Wallace died after a train collision near Wallace. Open switch caused a fast train to strike him as he walked on tracks. Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery follows funeral at Methodist church. Survived by widow Elizabeth and four brothers. member of Mono Lodge Knights of Pythons.

LE. Moore Outh Penn Wallace Ray Norrisch Mr. Moore Moore Bute Wallace Eration New Martianyitle Elizabeth Moore Mono Lodge Knights of ‘Pythons

Chinaware Looted in Store Burglary Injures Morning

Burglars broke into Louis Piro's store by removing a window pane and bores through a door to reach a rear room. They rifled a cash drawer and stamps, took six dollars in cash, sugar, four packages, staples, and a varied chinaware assortment including bowls and pitchers valued at about 360 dollars. Weather was rainy and cold with snow after.

SR Ae Bowie

General Delmolté Las Dies in Frontline Illness

General Nicholas Victor Delmolté Las dies after illness contracted at the front. He was a hero of the retreat from Char Toro, commanding the rearguard of the Seventeenth Army Corps.

Chavidorey Paris Hob Nicholas Victor Delmolté Las Char- Toro Drlesdes Frinth Seventeenth Umy Corps

Mrs. Martin Dead in Sycamore, Ill

Mrs. Ortha Martin, 8, wife of G. M. Martin, prominent farmer of Sycamore, died Sunday morning after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 at the Sycamore Methodist church, with burial in Sycamore cemetery. Survived by husband G. M. Martin, son Culn Martin of Pilsbury, Pa, daughter Mrs. Coall Coffman of Sycamore, and sisters Mrs. Anna McCarty and Mrs. Clara Forthey. brothers C.F. and T. Be Harter.

Ortha Martin

Explosion at Skoda plant halts work killing many

A Rome dispatch reports a deadly blast at the Skoda armament factory in Hotomlay. Twelve inch hydraulic caption equipment was damaged as three buildings were blown up. Several workers perished including a famous Skoda employee at Pilaen.

Milna Tigly Uin Skoda Hotomlay

West Virginia Charity and Corrections to Meet in Fairmont

At a Saturday meeting the executive committee of the West Virginia Association of Charity and Corrections chose Fairmont for the next convention, to be held the week of November 20. John Sopher of Clarksburg Associated Charities helped secure the location. The Monongahela Valley Dental Association set its next meeting for April 1 in Fairmont and launched a West Virginia hygiene lectures initiative, followed by a banquet at the Willard Hotel.

of Charities and Corrections Association Clarksburg West Virginia Association of Charity and Corrections Fairmont John Sopher Clarksburg Associated Charities Wxvouttye Éprtimtta Monongahela

Gas Rate Boost in Western Suburbs Amid Franchised Claim

Western suburbs Adamston and Glenwood see gas rates rise by two cents per thousand cubic feet after Clarkeburg Light and Heat Company raises charges under a franchise contract now expired. The Public Service Commission is asked to review the increase as residents allege no permission was granted to raise rates. the competing Light and Heat Company maintains it can charge the same rate under the old contract.

Clarkeburg Light and Heat Company Adamston Glenwood Wade Clarksburg West Virginia Lathe Minden Boing Gan Hutton Gas Company Hyerikdoo Statemonty Tight and Heat Company Kervige Commission Inito Raine Light and Hoat Company Light Aid Neat Company Hulton Neigebeen

Engine Goes Through Bridge on Vincennes Line Tragedy

two enginemen drowned when Big Four No 48 on the Vincennes branch plunged through a bridge near Watamah south of Vincennes Indiana high water prevented the approach to the bridge the engine sank completely in water within four feet of the rail names Frank Lancaster 60 Mt Carmel Mt Oliver Hazelton 40 Mt Carmel were the victims the train was partly derailed and two weeks suspension was expected for the engine crew

Vincennes Big Four Railroad Tee Cuvosiasco Pneey Ind Hebi Vincennen Audlina Frank Lancaster Mt. Garmiel Oliver Hazelton Mts Carmel

NO NEW DEMANDS CLAIM DENIAL BY LANSING WASHINGTON

Washington denies claims that new demands were made in the Lusitania crisis. Secretary Lansing says no new demands have been issued and questions the accuracy of Dr. Zimmermann’s reported statements. Officials stress restraint in detailing negotiation notes and caution against broader interpretations of possible settlement terms.

Washington Lamine Gunny Howie Berlin Zimmerman Lansing Zim ' Ee Zimmpensen Jaleient

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