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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
1
London reports Dunkirk bombardment by two planes this morning. A German seaplane was forced down by a British aircraft northeast of Nieuport, as Montenegrin soldiers wage a retiring wage in a 지속 guerrilla warfare context.
Paris reports Nancy was bombarded again by long range German guns this morning. In the afternoon bombs dropped from German planes caused limited damage. Two persons were wounded and the air attack is said to have produced no significant results.
Paris dispatch says Monastir and Giergeli again bombed by French aeroplanes. About 100 killed or wounded at Gievgell. Planes returned safely after covering up to 190 miles.
Paris January 26 The French war office reports continued artillery activity near Nieuport Belgium last night with favorable results for France German troops briefly penetrated French trenches but were driven out after a spirited fight in the flat line.
Rome reports active guerrilla warfare as Montenegrin troops retreat southward, especially in the Tarabos mountains west of Scutar. Avatrian planes harass the retreating forces, flying low and using machine guns against groups of poorly equipped soldiers under General Martinovitch.
A London despatch from Athens reports the sultans yacht Sipthogroas torpedoed in the Bosphorus by a French submarine in late December. The vessel was damaged but afloat. The same dispatch says Field Marshal Baron Kolmar von der Goltz is named commander in...
Youngstown officials report nearly 500 cured of measles. The city declares a smallpox epidemic under control while military commander Perth Hec illegibly referenced in Caucasus context.
Berlin bulletin reports the cathedral of Neluport in Belgium, ten miles southwest of Ostend, destroyed by German artillery. The 15th century church, restored in 1903, served as an observation post.
Colonel B M House, Wilson's personal representative, arrived in Berlin this morning and left for Paris at 5 pm with two embassy secretaries. He denied reports of peace moves, stating his mission remains as announced, not a peace proposal, and will not visit other European capitals. He will return to Paris from Berlin.
CHICAGO Jan 25 A hospital report said Minnie B Werner 21 fell from the Sixteenth floor of the Transportation building yesterday sustaining injuries described as relatively minor Chances for recovery were excellent The physician said she attempted suicide but Werner denied the claim and recovery was expected for St Luke's hospital officials reported no change in her condition.
Emory H Bates, president of No Coal district board, announces no school Friday in Harrison County district for the eighth annual Harrison County Teachers Association meeting at Washington Irving High School. Law requires at least one school day for teachers to attend such meetings, and the district school board supports attendance.
An Adams ton revival service series continues with growing turnout despite heavy snow. Dr John Ty Fickman preached on the Holy Spirit as the crowd reached record Sunday and Monday sizes, with renewed faith spurring further meetings.
An old bootlegger scheme using leather slot tags to hide liquor sales targets train crews and passengers. Henry Lane, found with forty five pints aboard, admitted recent trips near Harrisville as federal and local officials pursue the ruse amid prohibition enforcement. Lane’s hearing opened before Justice J. Elwood Hughes in Wheeling.
Reports describe mass expulsions and refugee crises across Warsaw Vilna Kielce Konak Mingk Radom Guidwintin Shak Stvatki Lomiaba and Kielce prov amid vast unemployment in Poland and Galicia. More than 300000 Galician refugees in Vienna live in improvised shelters as soup kitchens feed thousands daily.
Proclamations endorsed by the president and governor urge Clarkburg residents to donate for Jewish victims in Poland Galicia and nearby regions. The city appeals for aid, claiming Clarkburg bears a duty to support migrants and the destitute amid the ongoing conflict.
Paris January 25 General Valeriano Weyler has been named president of a central command of the Spanish army created by royal decree. Weyler, former governor of Cuba, is noted for policies during the American war and the wartime drive to concentrate populations in key regions.
Dr. Charles A. Holder, previously a physician, is described as taking a role as a trade adviser connected to state affairs. The fragment hints at involvement in consular matters and international dealings, with unclear context about responsibilities and scope.
Count von Holek, once a Montenegro garrison escapee freed by Teutonic forces, is noted as an aviator born around 1901. He claimed the Hamburg derby title multiple times, highlighting his athletic prowess and wartime survival in a challenging era.
Chicago January 21 Republic party leader Hilles Lighted says Roosevelt not a candidate for the Republican nomination. Urges uniform state primaries and party unity. Notes Roosevelt declined to appear on the primary ballot in most states. Indicates other named candidates may be acceptable.
In January, Bryden Hornshoes Company granted workers a ten percent wage increase. The plant employs about seventy workers at its large Abinina plant, which ceased operations within the last two years. The firm ships thousands of tons of horseshoes to Great Britain for Army use, under wartime demand.
The city faces higher expenses as supplies for the water works and sewerage system surge in price because of the war. Costs for chlorine, aluminum sulfate, cast iron pipe, copper goods, and fittings push the year 1915 budget about 7 000 above 1914, with total excess around 17 000 over 1915’s anticipated costs.
King Nicholas of Montenegro and Crown Prince Nanilo arrive in Lyon from Italy in King Victor Emmanuel's private car. They are greeted by municipal authorities as a military escort accompanies the royal party to a hotel. His wife and two daughters, Princess Xonie and Vera, join the group.
Marked improvement in the condition of Mr Virgil 1 Highland was noted Tuesday with more encouraging indications that he will soon be entirely out of danger. He had been very low on his strength for three days.
Fragmented OCR reports a bribe claim involving Robert Colgate Wile and a public service commissionner amid construction ties. It mentions 5000 and 6000 dollar figures, a Tacoma style reference, and names such as Mrs Zerwie and Mannington in unclear context.
Tralnavents' manual convention and educational exposition of the West Virginia Retail hardware Association opened in the Waldo hotel assembly hall Tuesday morning with about six attendees. J. R. Kemper of Biking presided at 10 20 am. Delegates from America and a prayer were offered by B Turon Dame. An annual address was delivered by J. W. Dudderay secretary of Ma Yecharhebi Board of Pa Wa. WV Williams of Clarkburg was elected to a May 23 meeting. L. Murray of Pittsburgh presided as vice president with committees named.
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