French Continue Victorious in Battle Against Teutons
French forces capture heavy artillery and take more prisoners in Verdun region as Germans lose ground in ongoing trench battles.
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Teutons
Verdun
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
1
Swiss Cheese Colony Links Randoph County to War Effort
A damaged report notes a Swiss cheese colony in Randolph County involved in wartime supply. It mentions a large Swiss colony discovery aiding the United States and a formal government contract to supply Waldo and the army, making Randolph county Swiss cheese a menu staple for these institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atlante
Randolph County
W. Wooddell
United States Army
Waldo
French Drive Advances On Somme Front In British Allied Push
Paris reports show French forces, in conjunction with British operations, gained three miles of Second German trench positions. They captured Herbecourt village and the village of Beu****, extended from Maricourt wood to Assevillers edge, seized heavy artillery, and took more prisoners as 35 German battalions engaged. Thirty-one balloons were burned during artillery prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Somme
War Office
Herbercourt
Maricourt Wood
Assevillers
Herbecourt
Thuat
British Advance Held by Slow Progress in France
British and French forces push along the Western front with slow gains as German dugouts and strong fortifications resist. Artillery and machine gun fire dominate bombardments while hand to hand fighting occurs near villages. Counterattacks are expected as Belgian coast monitors shell sand dunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pinces
Au Montauban
Pricourt
Laboiselle
Sesre
Mumoty
Gouth
Brisue
Vila
Belgium
Auto Accident Near Grafton Injures Walter Wiley
An automobile carrying eight passengers overturned down a bank on Saturday outskirts of Grafton injuring Walter B. Wiley a prominent local businessman who was driving. Other occupants escaped serious injuries by crawling from under the overturned car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Walter B. Wiley
Fourth July saloons to close in Fayette County
Judge J Q VanSweiringen of the common pleas court announced from the bench that every saloon, brewery and dis outlets in Fayette County must remain closed on the Fourth of July. The ruling affects saloons and related establishments in the mountains and other areas of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevanwoeiaven.peev
Uniontown
J. Q. VanSweiringen
The
Common Pleas Court
Fayette County
Simmer
Country Club to Celebrate Fourth of July Event
The Clarkaburg Country Club plans a July Fourth celebration at the elib grounds featuring a handicap tennis tournament directed by Louly M. Sutton, a 18 hole handicap golf event with prizes, and an evening dance with the Cudenga orchestra. Members urged to call early with preferred arrangements as crowds are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkaburg Country Club
Elib Grounds
Louly M. Sutton
Cudenga
Merle
Ohio National Guardsmen Refuse Federal Oath in Mustering
Federal officers confront Ohio guardsmen who refuse the federal oath. Beginning Sunday eight regiments were mustered and women from all companies except Alliance’s Company K declined. Those who did join were sent to guard detachments to shield them from jeers and potential retaliation by fellow members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio National Guard
Columbus
Ohio
Company
Alliance
Forfeits Bond After Missed Police Court Appearance
A man using the name George Harris forfeited a $6.00 bond when he failed to appear for trial on a disorderly conduct charge at his home. He was arrested Sunday by Officers Daylason and Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 4 Harris
Daylason and
Gill
Hatfield asked to approve Works plan for permanent national exposition
Supreme Commander for United States soldiers Hatfield is urged to approve a bill by Senator Works to establish a permanent national exposition in Washington. It would acquire valuable lands on New York Avenue to house state buildings in harmony with the capital’s plan, displaying each state’s products and industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A.D. Hatfield
West Virginia
Senator Works
California
New York Avenue
Shertn
Mussaghusatts Avenue
Trenta
Oraty
Hawa Amd Ataskil Unos
West
Ginin
Hatheld
Col
R. No Harper
Focal Chamber of Commerce
Harper
Yisorn
Elkgs The Wks Logo Meetings Tonight
The Elk members will meet tonight rather than tomorrow with an opening at o'clock. Initiations will occur followed by informal proceedings in thequalitrium with no formal entertainment, but strawberries cream cake and cigars will be served. A large attendance is desired and Elkgs will be welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wks
Wght
Elks
War Department considers border command split officials
War Department eyes reorganizing the Mexican border defense into three military departments under senior generals Funston Crashing and Bon. Orders relieve Funston from supreme border command, with no formal selection made for a new commander as Major General Leonard Wood is also mentioned. John Hart, recently promoted, is noted as a possible successor to fill high border posts. Pending appointment, Columbus bandits are chased after a Sunday Lake Park pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
California
Fredereck Funston
J. J. Orahing
Funstos
Fimaton
Weser
Leonard Wood
Xia
Depatimient
Belo
John Hart
Cornel
Mit Lake Park
Columbus Bandits
Pershing
Department of New Marlen
México
Forbin Hlmalf
Thie Department
Payo
Luna Developmenta
Unfurl the Flag to Honor the Nation on War Contingent Day
Citizens urged to display the flag tomorrow as a sign of loyalty as many have joined the front. The call stresses honoring the national emblem and the spirit of 76 amid looming conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freesom
TAP TO GOAL Mrs Peters and Miss Carri Peters Planned Pacific Coast Trip
Mrs Peters and Miss Carri Peters will depart on No.3 Wadnonday morning for the Pacific coast, returning by September first. They travel from Chicago via the Canadian Pacific to San Francisco, visit Los Angeles and the San Deg exposition, and plan calls on Mrs Johnson of Prescott Arizona and Mrs W Guy Merritt of Delta Colorado along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE. Peters
Carri Peters
Pacific Coast
Chicago
San Frantisco
Los Angeles
Exposition
San Deg
Srr
Italian Beneficial Society Organized by Local Italians
The Italian Beneficial Society formed by leading local Italians aims to aid membership, promote social and political welfare, and educate members in American life. Officers for the first year include President B Merontiina, Vice President E Lanteri, Secretary Sam Lista, and Treasurer Tom Angotti, among others. The Cincinnati Times Star also notes a June obituary for Roy Leep, son of A E and Emma Leep, with funeral arrangements listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italian Beneficial Society
Oficere
B. Meront
Dominiko Faaie
Alberto “Caldagelli
Tom Gar
Frank de Vito
Giuseppe Gorgo
Damenias Grasian
Nienle Cries
Telegram Tuesday holiday notice shifts work day
The Telegram will not publish Tuesday July 4 as the national holiday is observed by the typographical union. A published edition will appear Wednesday instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lock Typographical Union
Whipping Guard Into Shape Now Two Hurt In Auto Crash
In Bivinston July 2 a car driven by Glenn Swiger veered off Robinsons rut between 17 and 2 in the morning. Four youths were injured. Ray Coot sustained serious back injuries and is in hospital. Glenn Swiger and two other occupants escaped with minor injuries after the automobile was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bivinston
Ajury
Glenh Swiger
Luther
Ray Coot
Mr. Swiker
Tim
Ute Progentine
Glenn Swiver
Trobert
van ‘Fotrick
Commanding Officers Drill National Guard at Border
Report from San Antonio dated July describes border duties of National Guard units led by Colonel Sanborn at Fort Bin Houston and Fort Bliss. Troops tasked with intensive drills to prepare for hard service while heat challenges are monitored. detachments greet arriving guardsmen with checks for wakefulness and supply lines. Women volunteers assist with organizing and feeding guardsmen as they arrive and train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veymatelayet Oram
San Antonio
oMema
National Guardeion
Hogar
Sanborn
Firat Til Nol
Fort bin Houston
Dox
Dirio Low
Mig
Guardamon Ag
Volunteer Company Forms for West Virginia Volunteer Regiment
Thomas Francis of Wilsonbirey, a Spanish-American War veteran, begins organizing a local volunteer company for the Fi regiment in West Virginia. Congressman M. M. Neely, Fairmont, leads the effort, with Neely named as colonel and Branca sen of the local unit as captain. The full regiment would report to the War Department if the president calls for volunteers for service in Mexico. In Grafton a chautauqua was interrupted by an alarm. J. P. Jot, 65, died from shock and a girl suffered a dislocated injury, with many others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Francis
Wilsonbirey
Virginia Volunivoet
M. M. Neely
Fairmont
Edo
War Department
Mexico
Neely
Branca Sen
Onze
Grafton
J.P. Jot
Richwood Leaders Propose New County Split
In Richwood, July 3, leading citizens met at the mayor’s office to discuss forming a new county carved from Nicholas, Webster, and Greenbrier, with Richwood as county seat. A management committee was appointed to push the plan to the legislature and organize public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Nicblau, Webster
Greenbrier
R. 5. Eskridge
K. A. Thomman
Pamades
A. L. Craig
Exemayor
W. D. McClung
Miniyor
J. J. Dotson
Nicholas Republican
L. C. Williams
N. Henxer
Ita
Body of Haring T. Francis Recovered in Kanawha River
Charleston July 3 The body of Haring T. Francis a member of Company C First Infantry from Buskhagnon was recovered from the Great Kanawha River about fifty feet below the drowning point after sinking Saturday morning and found Sunday evening near Chicletst, Bl te a.
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Charleston
Haring T. Francis
Nf Buskhagnon
Endartakar
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