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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1916

Page

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Greeks Reinforce Army Along the Albanian Border

Greek forces are reported reinforcing detachments at the Albanian frontier as tensions rise over Bulgarian actions in southern Albania. Entente powers rely on Easad Pasha to hold Turkish forces in check while Greek government weighs its response amid distrust of Greek policy. British labor leaders vote against conscription agitation and push for revisions to conscription laws. The labor conference endorses allowing labor unions to participate in the coalition government.

Ing Pees Balkan Albana Entente Easad Pasha Pny’ Iro Albania Greece Tere Gyeok Labor Party Peraitting Labor Union

French Bluejackets Occupy Small Town in Asia Minor

In January, French bluejackets occupied the small town of Antiphilu on the Asian Minor coast opposite Castelorizo. A landing from a warship, supported by two armed tractors, seized the town, destroying telegraph wires and taking several documents. The Greek garrison of a captain and twenty-five men was overrun.

Paris Jan Antiphilu Asia Minor Castelorizo Satoniki Prike Tuen

Grava angloty 4g fell regarding the British ship Appam

GHP LOST ey petdayt Preyer LONDON January 28 reports say the British ship Appam on voyage from Dakar to Plymouth January 11 with 166 workers and 194 crew vanished four days after leaving port. A Hull despatch notes a January 16 sighting of a lifeboat bearing the name Appam. Stanley L Swiger elected as ingrant cashier at Clarkabure frost Company board meeting.

Preyer London Appam Dakar Plymouth Wongers Aibout Hull Tloods Stanley L. Swiger Clarkabure ‘Frost Company White Witd Mionen Trust Feet

Mighty Sermon Stirs Audience at Revival

Reports from the revival describe Dr Morrison delivering a forceful sermon that drew large crowds. The text recalled biblical scenes and emphasized humanitys duty, with attendees moved to tears. Upcoming events include a Saturday mass meeting for children and a Sunday session titled Who Made the Devil and How to Make Another. An anticipated 1500 men are expected to attend the Sunday talk.

Morrison Southland Heaven Peter Paul Morrixon Diver Lazarus Abraham Agai Atrugele Northam Sonthy Apo Professor Hint Cuppat Voleas

Death of Mrs Agnes Hartley Oldest Methodist Expt Church member

Miss Agnes Hartley, 81, longtime Shinnston resident, died Friday morning at her Walnut Avenue home after a long illness from a tumor. She settled in Shinnston before the war and was a devout Christian, the oldest member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Survived by William H. Hartley, her only living relative. Funeral Sunday at Hartley home, burial in Odd Fellows cemetery, with Rev. Medskey officiating.

Shinnston Jin Agns Hartley Ely Det Walnut Avenue Maw Hartley Shinnston Jong Cta Expttcopal William H. Hartley Otelome Saunday Hartley Toy Medskey

Bank Gases and Court Deliberations At Grafton

Prolonged session of the circuit court on Thursday adjourned at 2 am after Judge Fortney allowed two pleas in abatement to be filed to the three indictments against Hayes R. Durbin, former Grafton bank president. A February 7 hearing will summon a jury to rule on the pleas. Durbin’s trials may proceed immediately after February. Zon Walker of Bellaire, Ohio, was held for the grand jury after prohibition officers charged him with importing whiskey, with bond default set at the close of magazine matter.

Grafton Iar Penpcithd Rasan Grapton Circuit Court Thuriny Fortney Hayes R. Durbin Grafton Bank Whiel Thla Eure Durbin Zon Walker Bellaire William &, Stircher

Arkansas flood overflows cripple river region

Arkansas faces its worst flood in twenty five years as the White and Arkansas rivers surge. Thousands homeless, cells of levees and bridges strained, with Mulberry upstream four miles wide and heavy rain worsening damage in Watson and nearby towns. Convict labor helped finish a lev ee at Quinina to reinforce defenses as relief efforts scale up.

Arsciayeo Rin Ark White Mulberry Mit Todey Watson Anpenla Huyn Albert Stone Quinitna Caine Mulbers Ry

Five Young Men Said To Be Bank Robbers In Chicago Heist

Police say five young men robbed the Washington Park National Bank in Chicago yesterday, escaping with about $7,800 in cash. Detectives surrounded a house where the group hid, arresting several suspects and recovering part of the loot, with officials noting the money total and identifying bills by bank markings.

Chicago Jim Washington Park National Banke Curitody Joseph Frisdman Geith Bor Nonimal Poy State Attorney Pollen Wolfe Mack Eddie Burns Alias Byrnes Harry Penn Allag “Pinkole Harry Braych Carl Holtman Aleck Brodie Mra

Door Found Open at Clarksburg Market on Third Street

Merchant Policeman Richard Brooks found the main door of the Clarksburg Product Market ajar at 12:2 o'clock Friday morning. City Policeman William Davis assisted in guarding the store while the proprietor was notified to secure it. No items were reported missing. Mrs. Benjamin FR. Blackford of Parkersburg and her daughter Eleanor Mint Blackford arrived Friday afternoon to visit Are of Haymond.

Clarksburg Third Street Richard Brooks Offer Brooks William Davison Mythiug Benjamin FR. Blackford Parkersburg Har Mint Eleanor Hi Blackford Are Haymond New, York Charles Clemens Hag Hue Lilt Polgonar Wise Ara Joss

Charity clothing drive appeals to aid needy children

The Associated Charities of Charke burg and vicinity urge donations of worn garments to clothe impoverished kids for school. They request items in any condition and provide contact numbers for pickup and inquiries, noting that rations may help several families.

Legal suits and judgments in area courts

A series of court actions are noted: B C Welch Company sues I F Walton for 84 59 on a plumbing contract. Edward Billenger's case against Jackson Carriage Company agreed. demurrer in S C Watkins and Company versus First National Bank Blanchester. Remington Typewriter Company obtains judgment for 58 50 against J P Osborns Sons. Darina S Lawman obtains 148 27 against WT D TN Jiles Fury violinist. Fury, performing at Broad Street apartments, travels tonight to Cincinnati for piano studies at the conservatory.

B.C. Welch. Company I. F. Walton Eivenle Edward Billenger Jackson Carriage Company C. Watkins and Company First National Bank Blanchester Remington Typewriter Company J. P Osborn’s Darina Lawman Wt. D

FUND FOR SUFFERING JEWS GROWS LARGER

New York Jan 28 A large fund for suffering Jews expands as reports detail ongoing relief efforts. The piece notes charity drives across communities, with emphasis on aid to victims and fundraising milestones amid a climate of humanitarian concern.

Fund For

Local Frms and Individuals Contribute Over $1,300

Total amount given by local firms and individuals exceeds 1300 dollars by eight. Public fund for Jewish relief support is noted with liberal contributions amid a community meeting and tables. A local charge of fraud involving Charles Mill is mentioned with a settlement reached.

Port Pitt Bridge Co Raises Wages for Workers

In Cannonsburg Pennsylvania on January 28 three hundred Port Pitt Bridge Company employees learned of a two percent wage increase. All weekly low wage earners except unionized workers are affected.

Cannonsburg Port Pitt Bridge Company Whipleylow

The Location of a Factory and Site Selection

An exploration of historical factory location challenges. Key factors include transportation access, water supply, sewage, sanitation, fire protection, and labor conditions. Boards of trade and railroad agents gather data on sites, costs, and local policies to help manufacturers pick optimal locations and justify future growth. Identifies the shift from easy convenience to deliberate, data driven site planning.

Vem Chambers of Commerce Bourde Varload Citien Beine Navelly Accena Maine State Board of Health Citley Ayer Dillon Clarksbirg New York Philadelphia Chicago Atc Gies Pha Judast

Oil price rises ten cents on Friday notice

An old fragment notes a price increase of ten cents for oil to be effective on Friday, dated July 24, 1909, with partial legible details surrounding the listing and officials.

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