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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
1
Fragmented dispatches describe battles across the northern center and southern fronts. Reports claim German losses and shifting fronts in Russia and the Balkans, with Austrian and Italian plans discussed. Swedish communications note a German raid and strategic moves involving Romania and Hungary amid ongoing artillery exchanges.
In Petrograd and Geneva reports, officials advocate cooperative export commissions to help small American manufacturers enter overseas markets. W. C. Downey, US commercial attaché, says railroads banks and trade bodies support joint ventures and commissions. A German officer and other names appear in a separate dispatch from Paris about naval actions and secret missions.
Petrograd dispatch reports German forces near Warsaw and along the road to Gosiloza as the advancing Russian army swings toward the Polish capital. The fragment notes only a small German recon detachment observed, with uncertainty about movements.
The Bourse Gazette reports Russian military authorities have learned Russo-Germans near War auwa have aided the Germans. Grand Duke Nicholas orders all Russo-German residents between Warauwa and the front to dispose of property six days before relocation deeper into the interior.
German war office reports progress along the western battle line near Arras and south of the Somme. In contrast a small engagement in West Prussia is noted as a defeat for enemy forces.
A proposed act sets steps to rename state institutions to place names. It lists Huntington State Hospital and Weston State Hospital and others with changes to Miners Hospital No 1 2 3 to Fairmont Hospital Norst, preserving statutory governance and maintenance of all facilities.
Rome announced relief efforts totaling 46 million at the disposal of authorities. Rehabilitation plans include housing for the homeless, repair of buildings, cleared roads, and revival of traffic and economic life within a fortnight. Tax relief and other measures may be undertaken.
Francis E Brown new attorney general of Pennsylvania based in Philadelphia associated with George M Hoffmann and others of this city ag counsel in the Barbe Lynch lawsuit in the county involving a large property. James Smith from New York fell from a Water wagon on his first day on the job in Fairmont Jan 21 sustaining severe injuries and is in hospital but expected to recover.
Tat ASSOCIATH PaO 01S Jun 21 report John Bassett Braver, counsellor of the BLA and others, before the Forelan Trade Conven on “Problems of War and Imorae” on the pendng talks between the United States and Britain. He warned that interference with American grain shipments could derail attempts to halt belligerent actions and urged cautious, makeshift diplomacy to prevent escalation.
The report notes President Taft visiting Bloomington amid claims the nation moves toward justice and equity. It says the administration backs reforms and urges unity, with Taft’s presence framed as support for governance and social advancement.
G W Dudderar urges Clarksburg manufacturers and merchants to unite for a prosperous year. He notes wartime hardship yet strong national production, rail and warehouse capacity, and urges workers to labor harder, stay optimistic, and expand sales and farming to boost the local economy.
New York on June 21 reports two young boys, Dick Hetter and Jimmie, left alone after being found in a department store vestibule. An officer recovered toys with Dick’s coat and an envelope address. Authorities appeal for caretakers or institutions to identify the children and provide shelter.
A fragmentary report describes commercial attaches stationed abroad and a major event at the Columbia mine east of the city. A decomposed body found near the mine is under investigation, with officials unsure whether homicide or accident occurred as blood evidence is examined and witnesses questioned. The piece also notes U S commercial efforts in foreign trade and a cabinet secretary’s remarks on the matter.
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