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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
1
Reported victories over Russian troops are noted with Germany’s cautious stance on a broader invasion. The piece hints at strategic outcomes and reassurances from Berlin about escalation at this time.
Today’s despatch from New York notes German and Austrian forces pressing in Hungary and Galicia with heavy fleet movements. Allied navies, including ships like the Aréthusa, reinforce positions as Russian and Romanian prospects appear uncertain. Official updates claim gains for Allied forces amid brutal offensives along major fronts.
Paris January 27 report from the war office notes yesterday’s customary artillery exchanges. Details describe preparations and maneuvers with German forces in various positions. Also referenced are parliamentary votes in Pennsylvania and political moves on equal suffrage. Washington reports on West Virginia counties seeking inclusion in Cleveland district. Local court notes include a fine for assault in Point Comfort and release after payment of costs.
Windhoek reports say Colonel Seydebreck, commanding German forces in German South West Africa, was killed while examining hand grenades. An accidental explosion caused his death, according to advices received.
London June 1 The German army headquarters confirms the French were driven from positions on the heights 46 kilometers west of La Create Ferme and to the east of Heurtedise The German claim several points were taken and 85 French wounded men captured.
Two associates under London report most of the ships engaged in Sunday’s North Sea battle have returned home by Monday night. Announced here today, the story notes the naval engagement and the return of vessels to port with officials confirming the movements.
A 1915 weather record was established in Winnipeg Manitoba as the mercury dropped to 30 below zero with a stiff northwest wind intensifying the cold and suffering.
Maw York January 21 Harry Thaw pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy charge. His trial was set for January 19 and he remains a prisoner in the Tombs awaiting the outcome. The court ordered his commitment to a mental asylum pending trial.
Washington Jan 27 A very cold snap grips the nation with 40 degrees below zero in the Northwest. By tomorrow unsettled weather spreads east with no-tilt conditions typical through the Midwest. A cold wave follows into the East with potential snow in the upper Ohio Valley and Tennessee and rain or snow across the north east while the South remains colder. New England and the Middle Atlantic will feel colder Thursday along with the Great Lakes region and Northeast.
Telegram from Berlin announces General as field marshal designate for the German second army. Question marks remain about the exact identity and placement of the new commander amid garbled naming in the partially readable telegraphic text.
Evangelist Lutz preached tonight at the Central Ghrtation church as revival services continue. A large crowd filled the church listening intently to his sermon titled "Lightly Dividing the Words" and preparing for tonight's message "Pentecost and Its Lessons."
Congregants show growing interest as revival meetings begin at the Methodist Protestant chapel. After an excellent sermon on The Call by Rev. W. L. Heuser two penitents came forward at the altar. The Heywy fl Hart, president of the West Virginia Conference, will preach Sunday morning and evening. All members and friends are urged to attend.
In Wheeling on January 27 Dewey Daugherty faced talk of reorganizing a robbery tale after a grand store break in at D. Mi Bons Jory. The report notes multiple prior arrests and a dismissed case pending criminal court, with threats of a major chicken show at Point Comfort and a fatal burn incident involving Myrtle Donahue in Denver, West Virginia.
Jan 27 report states Pasquale Angotti tried for trevelling Louly Wiediman a Tallin miner. The Viry found of the Aggrade Corl Company guilty but no sentence, 8.4 prisoner in county jail. Several firms indicted awaiting hearing at 7:2. A mine pick theft from Fruck Lowry led to Wiedman arrest by Constable R J Bartlett. Batton transferred the case to Justice Carter.
By Associated Brass. Heavy snow blankets Arkansas with ten inches reported at Fort Smith per weather bureau. Little Rock area also covered as storm disrupts travel and daily life across counties.
Testimony in William Starcher's court shows Lloyd Munford, charged with attempting murder, fired at the ground during a quarrel with a negro woman near Monticello avenue. William Kittle, wounded telegraph messenger, stayed in critical condition for a week at Keesler Hospital. Munford held for grand jury with $500 bond.
In Washington on January 27 a petition from Neely constituents urged forming a World Union and a United States of the World to prevent future wars. Neely weighs a bitter resolution outlining an international agreement to avert future conflicts, while he ponders how to reorganize global governance.
A whist party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Crawford on Philipps street featured a 1928 luncheon with fruit salad oyster patties Manhattan sandwiches tea cream cake and coffee Floral decor included carnations and roses Miss Bertha Walker assisted in serving Invitations were sent by Grace Jackson Anna Cantis Cora Tolbert Bertha Walker Henry Whittington Jejm Brown George Cook and Russell Scott attended the enjoyable event.
Day out Wheeling reports Col John E Day editorial writer for the Telegram left hospital after about five weeks illness. He was in critical condition, slowly improving, and walked from his North Main Street apartment to the office for his first appearance since the illness awaited federal court action led by Judge A Qatarson in Philadelphia.
Mannington police received a call warning of a man named Robertson suspected of planning to rob Garry Anderson’s store for $14. Officers were instructed to watch for him and intergrin cars entering the city.
Washington January 27. Associated Press reports the president will veto the immigration literacy bill after a conference with committee leaders from both houses. The measure, seen as a reform, faced sharp opposition and was opposed by key lawmakers.
Fragmented OCR reads like a historical wire report about amnesty degrees, a royal decree, and a London dispatch. Mentions Emperor William and anniversaries, with garbled names and dates, leaving unclear details but signaling a dated ceremonial message and international notices.
The telegram reports unusual activity near the Suez Canal while Duluth records a dramatic cold spell. Thermometer readings plummet from 27 to 81 below zero, marking the coldest stretch of the winter with temperatures dropping seven to eight degrees lower than earlier in the week.
Report from Athens claims troops and warships assembling as civilians retreat. The dispatch mentions forces under command in Cairo and uncertain movements toward Egypt, with references to the Sueemmal and maritime activity.
Judge Dayton dissolved an injunction in the suit of Phillip Tudor of Pennsylvania versus Jacksonville Coca Company of West Virginia. Alice Rittenhouse administratrix filed to dissolve the injunction restraining creditors from levying on property or vessels of the defendant, following a receivership and a report by master Galen C. Arnold deemed satisfactory.
B Snyder of the forest insects division travels through Gil Dunbin Winterburn and Davis West Virginia to study spruce and pine beetle damages and maple blight. The Agriculture Department boosts inspections of U S forests and seeks methods to curb losses. A February 2 meeting will discuss inspection, prevention, and possibly an embargo on pine imports from Europe.
A Liège Belgium report says the wife of the Greek consul Calwash was sentenced to three years in prison for aiding Balgiank0 es cape. The Associated Press dispatch datelines Amsterdam via London dated January 27.
A garbled dispatch from London dated January 91 reports three Turkish corps totaling about 128,000 men marching on Asyut under the command of Djemal Pasha. The notice appears in a filed telegraph summary from Athens and London.
The circuit court adjourned with no jury trials scheduled. A judgment of 377.10 was entered against a bank in a case involving Nelson Robinson and the utility company. A trio of jurors were excused and further proceedings were set for Thursday morning.
Fragmentary report notes Denmark and Germany in wartime horse trade. Export of horses for military use cited, with very low prices and a shift to selling what remains to other buyers. Indicates shortages and policy effects on local sellers amid conflict.
Washington reports Jan stay follows a clearance through Senator Clinton. Bink Stathars of Weston fains from the state department and Glue C. Stathern plans to visit Houmeniy area. J A Pylg nominated for postmaster at New Martinsville and Hatfield for Matewan postmaster were promptly confirmed by the Senate with brief delays before Senate approval.
Peter T. Tyneh, 74, president of Lynch-allforth Real Estate and Improvement, died at home after pneumonia. Survived by his widow Virginia A Lynch, four sons including Whittiah and Charles, and four daughters. Brother Judge Charles Lynch of the state supreme court attends. The piece notes stockyard closures and public health actions in Pittsburgh amid livestock concerns.
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