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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
1
London reports a renewed, widening European conflict with Teuton Allied forces pushing toward the Romanian frontier while fighting rages in Carpathians and Western fronts. Greek casualties, cold hardships for civilians, and Turkish advances toward Egypt are noted as political and military tensions rise across East and West Europe.
Local gathering described with a religious and civic flavor. Mentions central Weut ite area, MP candidates, and events at Knights of Ca ymibis on Main avenue. Includes celebrant Rev Father Murphy, Parish groups, and a departure by the traction company from Weston.
Lynch died at his Homer avenue home after pneumonia. Funeral service conducted by Rev G D Smith at 2 PM, with a large, sorrowful gathering, and burial in Greenlawn cemetery. Relatives outside were absent. active and honorary pallbearers named from local business and community.
A fractured OCR note mentions W. B. Hart, president of Great Virginia, planning a Protestant official visit. It references sermons on Saturday and Sunday, with dates unclear, and a vague reference to a lawlandjiae faction.
A TiMla dispatch from the Trans-Caucasus reports fifty Greek villages around Kars and in the region have been destroyed by Turkish forces. Women and children are said to have suffered cold exposure as many Greek men were taken prisoner or killed.
An official announcement states Russia expresses regret that Persia has become the scene of hostilities. It explains the Turkish incursion into Persia prompted Russia to adopt measures to address the situation and defend interests.
Berlin reports night fighting on the western front against France and on the central Polish front against Russia. The statement says German planes attacked Dunkirk supply lines and that German bayonet assaults drove French soldiers from trenches. It also claims overnight Russian trench captures west of Warsaw amid a furious counterattack.
Report from Parma dated January 29 notes the battle line in France is quiet with limited activity. The dispatch mentions a cautious tempo and no major engagements reported along the front, reflecting a lull in fighting.
A county special term will convene Monday to resolve matters including a special bridge fund and audit of taxes. The court will address the Will of Michael Joyce and seek to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Benjamin W. Harber in Zagla district. Notaries public will be qualified and certificates issued to qualified applicants.
Associated Press reports from Chicago dated January 29 that a rope business has shifted to U S trade routes via Canada. The move includes negotiating further sales to important European markets and restructuring for new partnerships.
The Grand Haven Mich Association of Commerce filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging unfair through rates on soft coal from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio to Grand Rapids Detroit and Toledo. The group says Detroit and Toledo rates, as competitors, are lower than shorter hauls and calls for through routes from coal fields to Michigan points, criticizing current circuitous paths.
George R. Clarke B S C B consulting civil and structural engineer opens office at 618 Goff building. He plans general engineering with concrete and structural design as specialty and will collaborate with Shipley and Rasinsky of Cincinnati. Clarke formerly worked with Consolidation Coal Company Parkersburg Traction Company and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. he also served as chief engineer for Highlands Real Estate and subdivided over 1 000 acres into 4 000 lots near Cincinnati Kentucky. There is a French war office statement noting artillery and infantry activity at various places with some lines quiet.
An unconfirmed Mexico City dispatch reported General Villa seriously inspired and General Obregon Carranza entered Mexico City with about 10,000 troops at 2 p.m. yesterday. The message said quiet and order prevailed and no manifesto or temporary government was announced.
Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm of Germany issued a message to American readers via Geneva and Paris, conveyed through a local correspondent. The undeveloped dispatch notes a diplomatic tone and mentions wartime context as an official communication to the United States.
An OCR fragment describes Newark Fire and wartime rhetoric with damaged lines about a murder, injury, and threats. It references a January date, mentions a volume of words from German and Austrian sources, and alludes to legal actions and public notices. The legible items imply a chaotic, conflicting report on a deadly incident and political turmoil.
San Francisco January reports Captain Fink Ainsworth awarded a congressional medal for his actions with the Spanish American War era. The ceremony notes his service starting as an ensign in 1898 and later roles including immigration work in New York in 1908, amid discussions of earlier improprieties.
In Berlin on Christmas Eve war orphans aged from Berlin received clothing and toys from a Chicago donor. American resident Mayer contributed funds, giving each child one dollar in cash along with warm clothing and toys, delivered in a pasteboard box during a large arena celebration.
Governor Henry D. Hatfield accepted an invitation to deliver the annual memorial address to Elkins Lodge No. 1136, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, on December 5, 1915. The Elkins lodge moved into new quarters in the Peoples’ National Bank building this week to prepare a home on the lodge lot. Protracted meetings at Adamston United Brethren Church, led by Ray Ty W Cunningham, report forty seven conversions to date with more expected. the recent Odd Fellows meeting left a $10.44 plate for the pastor.
Dalny Street resident Mrs Elsie Recoverivo remains a patient at Local Hospital after several days of improving health. Friends report steady progress and anticipate her return home soon.
A Fairmont Episcopal church on Third Street intends a major expansion within the next two years. The plan involves replacing the current structure with a new edifice and altering the church’s trading and property arrangements for a larger parish facility.
The Clarksbury Business Men's League held a meeting at the Masowieg to discuss proposed legislature. President Ey Juniod led talks on six bills, including county aid to agriculture and embezzlement definitions. A resolution urging passage and governor’s favorable consideration was adopted.
An unstable report from Houston dated July 30th notes a violent incident in which a man named Snyder killed his wife Lote Boreaford and others. The account mentions a graveyard of details, unclear spellings, and possible contemporaneous events, with fragmented phrases about the crime and aftermath.
The meeting aims to discuss central health and sanitation problems, urging the Hil Mon'n Legene and the board of directors to arrange a joint session with the Board of Trade. Large attendance and a March gathering are anticipated, with Burnes Members and the parent organization pushing for action.
The event described features a charismatic sermon by a visiting evangelist who attracts a large audience. The preacher emphasizes conversion and spiritual sealings with several converts reported, while a notable portion of the crowd shows strong engagement and response.
Mrs Myrtle May Rohrbaugh wife of Ed Rohrbaugh of Union Haighta No 1 died Thursday afternoon in hospital after an illness of jaw injury. Survived by husband two children and brother. Funeral services set for 1 oclock at St. Peters church with burial in Greenlawn cemetery.
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Nimon died after his clothing caught fire at home. He was burned while playing near a grate and died at home Saturday night. The funeral, to be held at Holy Cross cemetery, will be announced.
A garbled report indicates A. T. Harrott of Parkres Dane was involved in a federal matter tied to a local court official. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but note a suspected payroll or duty issue and formal proceedings scheduled around a Wednesday session.
A local political scene note states that John H. Kitdin will pursue a mayoral nomination tonight as the Socimitat party presents its ticket. The event signals a potential shift in Hikine A leadership ahead of formal proceedings tomorrow.
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