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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
1
Feb 2报道显示 Davis Coal and Coke Company Kempton mine爆炸致71名矿工被困。救援队在现场救出47人，其中4人已死亡，2人濒临死亡。救援行动持续，外部援军迅速赶来协助，尚无确定生还者名单。事故涉及 Western Maryland铁路局工作区，救援工作在矿井内持续进行。
A Petrograd dispatch states Turkish forces are hastily pulling back from Trebizond and nearby coastal towns on the Black Sea, signaling a retreat along the Canearun coastline as authorities seek to stabilize the front.
Wireless warnings of a German raider and possible destroyer escort reached ships near the Atlantic. Reports describe a 6,000-ton freighter posing as neutral, possibly aiding in the attack, with warnings to vessels and inquiries into the danger to shipping lanes.
Mies Minnie Martin of the Krrizon County Parnt Bu reau and county agent for the girls garden and canning cnd declines the position. Her resignation takes effect March 1. Misa Side and Ms. Guseminn from Morgantown say they will be in Clarksburg this week for a conference with Miss Martin. She will supervise the work in the county until a new agent is secured.
Funeral services for James Johnston age 71 over his body at his home 125 Dn street after a three year illness of stomach trouble. The Rev Wise will lead at 240 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with burial at Newport Ohio on Thursday. Survived by widow and children, Johnston was long known in Clarkyburg as mayor and a proponent of Prohibition. He was an Odd Fellow and member of several local groups. A special Odd Fellows meeting tonight will arrange funeral details.
In Washington Congressmen weigh Brown’s standing after his ally Sutherland Hodkin Dipset crows the hushino of doubt. The talk centers on Brown’s senatorial chances, district leanings, and opposition from Republicans and disaffected Democrats amid patronage criticisms and unkept promises.
The body of Jenna Nestor was brought by train from Ocean Mines to Graf ton for burial on Wednesday morning at 9 Montaville. Mr Nestor, aged years, died after a brief illness, leaving a well known figure in Taylor and Barbour counties. He was a native of Barbour County and had lived with his children at Grafton and elsewhere.
John EB McGraw aged 25 a well known drillers in the area died after months of paralysis. His funeral was held at 6 o'clock Wednesday at the Shipley home in Lewis sites sucum Park addition. Burial will be at Union Mission cemetery. He is survived by his wife Louise. Known as Jack McGraw he was popular with many friends and colleagues.
The body of Mrs Charlotte M Smith aged 20 wife of Frank Smith an employee of the OL Well Supply Company died in a local hospital Monday night after no operation for appendicitis. She will be buried in Marratta Ohio where funeral services will be held. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs Irene Creighton of Marlotta born December 21 1877 and was a lifelong member of the Christian church active in church work. Surviving: Frank Smith husband Clyde Smith with the Fifth United States Cavalry on the Texan border Davey and Clarence Smith at home and Miss Florence Smith daughter.
A meeting announced for Wednesday night at 4th Bon Street to nominate eight city councilmen a city assessor a chief minor and other officials. A color-indie committee will host a supper benefiting Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church attendees urged to attend.
A damaged, partially legible report states the French cruiser La Provence was sunk in the Mediterranean during wartime operations. It cites her maiden voyage, the loss of many crew, and survivors rescued after hours adrift.
A long readable OCR segment describes a cooking program led by Miss Hanky Wil Hake Ter Pre tonight and through midweek. It details menus, desserts, and recipes prepared by expert cooks, with emphasis on housewifery and nutrition. The article notes daily demonstrations, recipe formats, and student participation at a Wesley Foods event with ties to a Masonic adult class.
Clarksburg faces a fresh gas shortage lasting two days with the City council and public service commission urged to secure reliable service. Officials had promised “plenty of gas” as warming weather arrives, but the pledge has failed and citizens consider switching to a coal system to avoid future emergencies.
A scrambled report outlines candidates and counties forming a slate for a February primary. Names include George of Barbour, Kelni of Randolph, We Hardman of Tucker, and others in a bid for the nomination, with speculation on party shifts and district strength.
In long contested action German forces and Italian fronts see advances and setbacks as French towns and others are claimed taken. Russian and Allied reports note armored units northeast of Tawunniont, with prisoners and ruined ruins as expected outcomes. Unclear names indicate ongoing combat near several locations with shifting control.
Fragmented dispatches describe ongoing shelling north of Verdun near Douay Morie and Armocistee Fahy Daris with allied and German forces engaging. The London desk notes fluctuating action and counts for February, citing regional bombardment and battlefield chatter as war reports continue to unfold.
Voters in St Louis considered two ordinances restricting Black movement into white or mixed blocks. One measure bans Black residents from moving into blocks wholly white or over five percent Black. The other similarly limits Black relocation but with different thresholds. The ordinances, seen as race tense, faced strong opposition from white residents and supporters argued they would be enforceable by property owners and apartment managers.
The club women and public spirit of Clarksburg push a baby week campaign aimed at promote patronage and moral support. The effort seeks to mobilize the community for the event, described as a great success in the spring push.
A morning vigil and meeting of the executive committee featured Mrs. Sohn Stuart presiding. Clarkburg Women’s Christian Temperance Union and Mothers Club members participated as health committees and other local groups discussed community concerns.
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