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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
1
Jan. 26 El Paso reports Francisco Villa in western Chihuahua defying Carranza forces. He uses Orozco’s name to incite anti American sentiment and rally support after Orozco’s death. Orozco, Villa’s former foe, was killed last September and his western Chihuahua home center of his followers.
London dispatch says Japan has sent seven demands, part of last spring's program, to China's minister in Tokyo for transmission to Beijing. The Guardian cautions the news may be contradicted and notes the demands could threaten China's independence by placing it under Japanese tutelage.
Pearl Williams aged 11 son of J H Williams a teamster with the Maderig Hildark Coal Company at Wilsonburg died at home near the jume at 10 oclock Wednesday morning after a short illness of pneumonia and asthma. He is survived by his parents and two brothers and two sisters. No funeral arrangements have been made yet. Tulsa OK Jan 26 Oil price rise Tulsa Prairie Oil and Gas Company announces five cent advance boosting Oklahoma and Kansas crude to 1.30 a barrel. W A Thompson of Parkersboro and W J Robinson of Parone noted in brief local items.
The death of his wife is linked to the arrest of George A. Gray on a Massachusetts warrant charging him with larceny of securities valued at $100,000 from Fred Kensel of Chicago and others in Massachusetts. A Boston detective arrived to take Nicolae for trial. Gray was followed by police from an Undertaking shop to the cemetery where Mrs. Gray was buried earlier today.
Funeral services for A Reed aged 44 who died of pneumonia in a local hospital will be held at 2 40 p m Wednesday at Warne Undertaking on West Pike Street. Rev E B Turner of First Presbyterian will conduct the service with burial in Magonic cemetery. Survived by widow and a half brother in Gypsy. Reed home was Glen Brook. A marriage license issued to Juss E Davis and Delite Marshall.
A large crowd gathered at the First Methodist Episcopal Church as Dr Morrison, famed as the "silvers tongued orator," preached a powerful sermon credited with stirring strong evangelical renewal. Attendees prayed at the altar rail in a notable reconsecration, while choir and music director Prot Hiatt led improving services.
The West Virginia Retail Hardware Dealers Association held its eleventh annual convention at the Waldo hotel with talks on trade conditions by J. W. Williams and J. M. Jacobs. Dr J O Oyster discussed cabinet house methods and local competition, followed by a trolley tour of city points. Corrections note T B Frye of Keyser was misidentified. Frye is a popular member of the Keyser hardware trade.
Co Operation Uplifts argues the city’s welfare rests on citizens buying locally. It lists reasons to buy at home including supporting neighbors, funding schools, and keeping money in the community, urging loyalty to local merchants and credit to sustain development.
A citizen prints his initials on a new dollar bill as a playful joke, spends it locally, and regains it years later through a neighbor’s order. The bill circulates, returning home and helping to teach a lesson about thrift and choosing where money travels. The tale underscores the fate of a marked bill and the value of prudent spending.
In Indianapolis, United Mine Workers vote overwhelmingly to stay at work as negotiations for new wage agreements proceed. About 1,000 of 1,300 delegates favored non-suspension, signaling optimism from leaders and some miners that a fair notice will follow. The policy split lingered as debate continued on whether to suspend work during talks.
London reports an interrim reply to Washington regarding detention actions. The note says a full answer will be provided to U.S. representations, with Britain defending British authorities and citing German privilege abuse. The government plans to rely on the Hague conventions for justification.
Chicago January 26 Frank Pav id and a woman were taken into custody today in connection with the robbery of a Cook tourist agency and the murder of a police officer last Friday. Police found three wigs, one matching the woman’s hair color, at the scene, signaling possible breakthrough in the investigation.
Police arrest John Harrison in a Baltimore and Ohio theft case. In his machine shop they found a jar under the floor with 1800 in national bank notes linked to the October robbery at Central Station, Baltimore and Ohio. Harrison is held on complicity charges.
In Providence June 26 the trial of Mrs Elizabeth F Mohr and two Black defendants Cecil Brown and Henry Spellman opened for the murder of Dr C Franklin Molin. Prosecutors seek proof the two men aided by Mohr plotted the physician’s death at the instigation of Mrs Mohr amid extended testimony from witnesses and attorneys.
President Stohn P. White notified the minors convention in Indianapolis that due to the convention's inability to complete its work this week the joint conference with bituminous coal operators will be postponed until February in Mo.pie Als. The conference was to begin February 1.
Angeling Gauzoley, 24, of Gratgell, died after illness at a local hospital. A brother Josaph Gauzoley survives. Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon at Lynch Osborn Undertaking Company chapel, burial in Holy Cross cemetery.
Hatfield challenges claims by Senator Hoge and others over state finances and theatre funding. The governor contends critics distort budgetary facts, stressing legislative appropriations and audits as evidence of responsible governance amid public debate.
The Hodril City Education Board met monthly with members including Wily Taylor, Dr. J. Willian, and Robert Morris. Frank J. Tracy was elected orator, and the board rejected John M. Kimer and Brother Lumber’s bid. Construction on Alta Vintagebook and other school buildings progresses, while night schools start. London dispatch notes Ford expedition group arriving in Stockholm awaiting peace talks.
Reported information claims Baltimore and Ohio officials await Baltimore offices before asking for an injunction against dry detectives and prohibition of liquor, who allegedly commandeer the station area. Citizens fear searches and harassment, with officials warning the action may hamper travel and provoke railroading complaints.
The Bristol conference will decide whether labor supports compulsory military service as World War I policies unfold. Debate centers on a naval blockade and the impact on leaders in Parliament and union actions. Reports also note Allied Adriatic concerns and Italian government worry over Austrian influence amid ongoing campaigns.
A German dispatch states French forces yesterday made multiple counterattacks to retake trenches captured near Neuville. The statement says French assaults were repelled with heavy fighting and significant Austrian support in the contested area.
A brief item from a New York newspaper notes a day on the eve of an event tied to a person named Gil in the city. The readable portion mentions a possible planning or social event context without full details.
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