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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
13
A British official report from Dunkirk states that two aeroplanes dropped bombs on Dunkirk this morning. It is added that a German seaplane was forced to the water by a British machine north east of Newport.
Jan 25 the city of Nancy was bombarded again this morning by long range German guns and afternoon bombs were dropped from German aircraft. Damages were inconsiderable with two wounded and the air raid reported as without results.
Paris January 25 reports say the Serbian towns of Monastir and Gleygeli were attacked by French aeroplanes. About 100 people were killed or wounded at Gleygeli. All French planes returned safely, some covering up to 190 miles.
Despatch from Amiens reports the sultan’s yacht Erthogroal torpedoed in the Bosphorus by a French submarine in late December. The vessel was seriously damaged but remained afloat. The same despatch notes Field Marshal Baron von der Goltz named commander in chief of Turkish forces in the Caucasus.
Rome reports Montenegrin troops wage guerrilla warfare as they retreat southward through the Tarabos mountains near Scutari. Austrian planes harass the Montenegrins with machine guns, targeting exhausted and poorly equipped troops of General Martins’ outlet.
Paris January 25 The French war office statement reports continued artillery activity near Nieuport Belgium. The result of this fire is described as favorable to the French and unfavorable to the German troops at several points in the engagement.
Municipal health officials report nearly 600 measles cases as an outbreak rages in Youngstown while a separate war update describes German forces attacking Artois. French counterfire drives them back after a heavy bombardment and Mine explosions.
Berlin dispatch reports the Nieuport cathedral in Belgium leveled by German artillery while serving as an observation post. Built in the fifteenth century and restored in 1903, the church stood southwest of Ostend near the town of Nieuport.
Colonel House, arriving from Geneva via Paris, said to AP that his Berlin trip was not a peace move and that he will return to Paris after visiting Berlin. He noted two American embassy secretaries accompanied him and denied further continental stops or peace proposals.
Physicians at Saint Luke's hospital report Miss Minnie Werner, 21, injured after a fall from the sixteenth floor of the Transportation Building in Chicago. Her condition is improving and authorities say there was no evidence of attempted suicide.
Jorepl Winters indicted for felonious assault was arrested on sweeping charges and placed in county jail early Tuesday by Deputy Sheriffs Taco Wolfe and Clarence Vannori.
The Adamston Methodist revival enters its fifth week with renewed momentum. Despite bad weather and Evangelist Baggett's departure, large crowds attended from Sunday through Monday, and new converts joined as Dr. John Blackman of Salem preached on the Conversion power of the Holy Spirit.
Heavy snow blanketed the Seattli region and mounted mountains through the weekend into Monday, disrupting northern transcontinental rail traffic. Canada saw limited overland movement as lines like the Canadian Northern and Canadian Pacific faced closures while U S routes along the boundary were affected by the storm. Mrs Gertrude Harper, a hospital patient, was moved to the home of her mother after a major operation.
Mrs. Blake wife of William Blake a well known farmer died at 1730 o clock Tuesday at her home on Lost Creek near Rockford after a long illness aged 66 years She had been an invalid for years Survived by husband a daughter three sisters and three brothers The daughter is Mrs Rachael Blake of Kemp Axon George died years ago The sisters are Mrs Martha Cookman of Jesse s Run Mrs Rowanna Whraah of Johnstown and Mrs Elizabeth Norman of Johnstown The brothers are Jackson George A and A D Lewin all farmers of Elke and Grant districts Funeral at 12 o clock Wednesday forenoon at the Methodist Protestant church Rockford burial in church cemetery
Paris reports General Valerio Weyler has been named president of a central general staff created by royal decree. The former governor of Cuba during the Spanish American War is linked to harsh measures that forced rural concentrations and contributed to the war against the insurgents.
The public service commission on Tuesday issued an order allowing Western Maryland railroad to charge 2.5 cents per mile for passenger travel in West Virginia and to continue cash fare penalties for non ticket buyers. Effective February 10, the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio lines will be the only ones in the state at the legal two cents per mile rate, with Norfolk and Western and Virginian railroads at 1.5 cents and Coal and Coke railway at a higher rate as directed.
Rough Voyage 37 reports the atom ship Noordam of the Holland American line arriving in John s N F on January 26 with its fuel supply exhausted after delays caused by stormy weather. A large number of Ford peace delegates are aboard following bad weather off the English coast after leaving Rotterdam for New York.
W D Zinn and County Agent Smith plan joint meetings in Shinna ton and Wyatt to enroll boys for corn and slate demonstrations. Harvey W Harmer will speak on Agriculture in the Jur Went at 2 PM. A farmers meeting is set for Friday night at the main, starting at 7 o'clock.
The article reports on the suffering of Jewish communities in Russia and Poland amid expulsions and refugee crises. It cites numbers of displaced people, ruined merchants, and widespread unemployment, noting massive refugee flows to Vienna and the strain on relief networks including the American Jewish relief committee.
Proclamations from President Wilson Governor and Mayor Gordon call Clarksburg residents to contribute on January 27, 1916 for destitute Jews harmed by the war in Russia Poland Galicia and nearby areas. The mayor urges civic participation reflecting the city’s charitable spirit and unity beyond faith or nationality.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a foreign consul does not have exclusive rights to administer estates of deceased nationals. The decision reversed lower courts in Trumbull and Lorain counties, holding that probate courts retain appointment authority for estate administrators. The ruling clarifies limits on diplomatic privilege in local probate matters.
A Monemonic cargo aboard the Swedish steamship Urna, traveling from New York to Gothenburg and Copenhagen, reportedly includes fifteen cases of hammers and other items. The consignee disclaims knowledge of the intended recipient and the goods are placed in the prize court.
A circuit court jury returned a verdict for the defendant in a case involving 10,000 damages sought by Joseph Evans against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company over the death of a nine year old. The record also references a separate matter regarding J B Comadamer and a sale of an automobile.
Bathon Tadianapolis Jan 2 delegates from the Workers of America met for the twenty ninth anniversary founding of the union electing to observe the occasion. J H Walker president of the India Federation of Labor spoke on cooperation and benefits of cooperation stores. The convention adopted a resolution urging legislation to require mining camps to install electric or steam power to operate stone and to improve ventilation and air orientation for mines.
At Cataba... workers of Bryden Horroahoo Company, about 700 hands, win a ten percent wage increase. The plant is the largest of its kind in America and has shipped thousands of horseshoes to Great Britain for army use.
Chicago reports Charles T. Hilles announces Roosevelt will not pursue the Republican nomination. He notes Roosevelt plans to skip the primary ballots in Minnesota New York and Michigan, signaling no candidacy. The Progres sive party backs a nominator acceptable to all party elements.
War driven shortages push up calcium hypochlorite and alum prices in Thies delaying supplies for the water works. Costs for 1916 are projected to rise by about 10 000 and exceed 1915 by roughly 7 000 due to higher pipe metals fuels and purifying costs. Abnormal prices attributed to market disruptions from the war.
Nicholas of Mantentgry accompanied by Crown Prince Dealla and six others, with seven officers and thirty soldiers, arrived this evening from Italy in King Vintor Fananuel's private car. They were received by municipal authorities and attended by a hotel staff. One of the King’s daughters, Pri, and two others were reported to be in the party.
A grand jury returned a charge against Robert Colpate Wood, a public service commissioner, for soliciting payment of about 90,000. The case involves Swieh and Signal Company votes and construction contracts. Several others faced imprisonment or fines over 9,000 in related actions as the commission handled the matter.
The eleventh annual convention and education expo of the West Virginia Retail Hardware Dealers Association opened Tuesday morning at the Waldo hotel assembly hall. President J. R. Kemper of Bikiney presided at 10:20, with a prayer by Rev. S. B. Turnar and welcomes by Wy Dudderin secretary of Trade Board. Delegates from Clarkaburg and nearby towns attended, with sessions planned for Wednesday and Thursday evenings to discuss plans and guest speakers.
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