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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1915

Page

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Claims Clash Over Austrian Front and Dardanelles

London dispatch reports Prograd asserting a distinct check on Austro-Hungarians near Kraanik in southern Russian Poland, countered by Vienna which claims Russian defeat. Meanwhile Italian attacks on the Isonzo fail to break Austrian lines as rumors of a German western assault persist. General Hamilton’s Dardanelles landing draws praise and sharp criticism from Lord Northcliffe’s press.

London Perograd Kraanik Russian Poland Warsaw Vienna Estern Italy Isonzo Gorizia Sea Calais English Channel Hamilton Dardanells Lord Northcliffe Times Fig Balakava

West Virginia Veterinary Association holds 15th annual convention

At the Fairmont Parkerstown July 7 meeting main business discussed. New officers named President Dr C C Gradley Fairmont Secretary treasurer Dr Ernest Lyne Huntington Executive committee Dr J C Callander Parkersburg Dr E M Spangler North Fork Dr D C Hayes Glenville A session of the state veterinary examining board also met to register veterinarians and certify exams for licensure. Members present included J J Cranwell Clarksburg president W K Langford Martinsburg secretary and E M Spangler North Fork. Other attendees from Clarksburg Jane Lew Toll Gate included T E Gore EF K McClure H C Williams C Hudkins Clarence Barb and O J Taylor.

Parkersburg West Virginia Veterinary Medical Association C. C. Gradley Fairmont Ernest Lyne Huntington J. C. Callander E. M. Spangler North Fork D. C. Hayes Glenville State Veterinary Examining Board Hatfield J. J. Cranwell Clarksburg W.K. Langford Martinsburg E. Af. Spangler Scense Dr. Cranwell T. E. Gore EF. K. McClure H. C. Williams C. Hudkins Clarence Barb Jane Lew J. Taylor Toll Gate

Death of A. B. Fullerton at 41 in city home

A. B. Fullerton, 41, insurance man, died this morning at 954 Lee Street after a four year battle with bone tuberculosis. He was in fair health until two days ago when he worsened, passing away quietly. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fullerton, and leaves many friends and business associates. No funeral arrangements have been announced.

A. B. Fullerton Lee Street Fullerton A. J. Fullerton

Rennard Elected President At Informal Ad Club Dinner

John H. Rennard was elected president succeeding vice Harry Gordon who resigned for the remainder of the year. The election followed an informal dinner hosted by the Ceeling Ad Club at the Halel Wonder on Tuesday evening.

Rennard John H. Rennard Harry Gordon Ce Eeling Ad Club

Imprisonment for Belgian Teachers Ordered by German

Brussels July 7 General von Bissing issued an order imposing a year’s imprisonment on school teachers directors or inspectors who permit further or bring about anti German statements or actions in their teachings. German officials gain power to supervise and inspect schools at all times. Court martials will have jurisdiction over violations of this order.

Associated Press Brussels von Bissing Belgium

Webster Springs to receive jailed convict Perkins

Deputy James Perkins a Webster county inmate held for pistol carrying was moved from the Harrison county jail to Webster Springs. Deputy Mullineaux transported Perkins to Webster Springs under two caps for a misdemeanor and a felony and he will be tried at once in the circuit court there.

James Perkins Webster County Harrison County Webster Springs Mullineaux Perkins

Hydro-aeroplane of new type tested near Washington

A large hydro-aeroplane built like two joined biplanes is being tested at Alexandria Virginia across the Potomac from Washington. Inventor Richardson of Lowell Massachusetts owns the design with A C Richardson doing the build. The craft carries about twenty passengers and features four planes per side, two in front.

Alexandria Potomac River Washington A. 8

Postmaster Salaries in West Virginia See Mixed Changes

West Virginia postmasters face salary shifts due to a nationwide reassignment tied to the year ending March 31, 1915. Several towns gain up to 2,000 dollars, others lose, while Wheeling Huntington Charleston Parkersburg Bluefield Clarksburg and Fairmont remain unchanged illustrating regional variation in local business volumes.

Washington, D.C West Virginia Burleson Wheeling Huntington Charleston Parkersburg Bluefield Clarksburg Fairmont Athens Belington Berke—ley Springs Bramwell Bridgeport Fairview Fayetteville

Dynamite Threat Linked to Ship Saxonia Incident

Glencove New Jersey July 7 Extraordinary wireless efforts sought to locate a hundred pound dynamite shipment tied to Frank Holt and the Cunard liner Saxonia sailing from New York to Liverpool July 3 Holt allegedly told his Dallas wife the Saxonia would be destroyed by an explosion and a shipment aboard the Saxonia or the Philadelphia was involved A witness said Holt spoke with someone about the letter.

Glencove N. J Frank Holt Syosset Cunard Saxonia New Ors Liverpool Hilt Dallas Tex Holt Philadelphia Meade

Chautauqua at Towers School Delights Attendees

Lincoln Chautauqua programs on the Towers school grounds attract large afternoon and night audiences. Today's bill features the Royal Black Hussar band at 2 30, Helen B Paulson on Child Welfare at 3 15, a grand concert at 7 30, and reader Bess Gearhart Morrison delivering wholesome humor.

Lincoln Bess Gearhart Morrison

Navy warns vessels after Molt letters warning of danger

The Navy Department sent wireless despatches to Saxon and Philadelphia warning vessels of possible internal explosions. The alert followed a Molt letter to his wife from Glencove authorities.

Rene Washington Navy Department Saxona Philadelphia Frank Holt Molt Glencove

King released on bond after riot incitement arrest

George W. King proprietor of a Salem restaurant, arrested early Sunday for inciting riot over a red fog display atop his business, has been released on bond of 300 to appear Thursday at 1 PM in Magistrate Nicewarner's court for a bearing.

George W. King Salem Star and Stripes Ipole T. G Nicewarner

Prayer Meeting Notice At Mrs Hogwest Home

A cottage prayer meeting will be held at 7 30 o clock Thursday evening at Mrs Arthur Hogwest 7 1ps street All are invited to attend.

Arthur Hog West

Holt Death Bomb Threats Tie to Maritime Plot

New York July 7 A mail bomb threat to Atlantic liners was linked to Frank Holt the man who attempted to kill J P Morgan. Police identified him as Enrich Muenter the alleged wife killer who leapt to his death from a hotel window. Navy and coast stations coordinated to avert disaster as the Philadelphia and Saxonia carried warnings and search efforts across the sea.

Tay Adqeclater Rete New York Frank Holt Issasutt Atlantic Philadelphia Holt T.S J. P. Morgan Jantic Enrich Muenter Yard University Navy Department

Burglars Loot West Virginia Provision Co Store

Thieves forced a rear entrance of the West Virginia Provision Company on West Ping Street Tuesday night but failed to steal money. Sheriff Ross F. Stout’s bloodhounds were used without success and detectives remain on the case. The safe and cash drawer were opened but yesterday’s receipts were already deposited.

West Virginia Provision Company West Ping Street Ross F. Stout Polce Department

Corrections to Teachers Appointed at Two Schools

The Coal district board of education corrects Tuesday's appointment notice for Zelsing and Reynoldsville schools. Reynoldsville appointments: R. M. Fisher principal, Lottie Reynolds, Vivian Willett, Mary Sayre. Zeising: S. R. Hannah principal, Mable Austin, Florence Martin, Agnes Morgan.

Zelsing Reynoldsville Coal District Board of Education R. M. Fisher Lottie Reynolds Vivian Willett Mary Sayre Zeising S. R. Hannah Mable Austin Florence Martin Agnes Morgan

Miner Hurt At Goff Mine In Wilsonburg Accident

Italian coal miner John Avondo, employed by Madeira Hill Clark Coal at Wilsonburg, suffered a broken leg and other injuries after being trapped under a fall of top coal and slate at work Wednesday morning. He was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Goff Mine Wilsonburg John Avondo Goff Madeira-Hill-Clark Coal Company Minera

West Virginia Prohibition Triumph Credited by Commissioner

Fred C Blue, West Virginia prohibition commissioner, told the Anti Saloon League in Atlantic City that the state enforces its dry law, bolstering claims that prohibition works and does not bankrupt the state. He cited improved labor conditions, denied bankruptcy charges, and argued the state can cover Virginia bond debt while ending liquor revenue drains of about 15 million yearly. He accused liquor interests of spreading falsehoods to portray West Virginia as financially troubled.

Atlantic City West Virginia Fred C. Blue Prohibition The Anti-Saloon League of Am— Shen Blue Supreme Court of the United States Virginia Hqnor Satsuaing

Haught 10 Act As President for Buckhannon College

The Rev William H Hammaker pastor of a Dayton Ohio Methodist church and an applicant for West Virginia Wesleyan College presidency returned from Clarksburg after meetings with trustees. No action on the vacancy occurred, awaiting full board session. Frank Kelley likely to be acting president until a successor is chosen.

William H. Hammaker Dayton West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon Clarksburg College Board of Trustees Clarks- Maker Hammeker Rey nGrl G. Douey Glencove Frank Kely Thomas W.P. Morgan Stinecks Leona Coney Masx A. T. Braway

Holt Identified as Erich Muenter in Bridgeport Case

Ray McIntire of Bridgeport appeared before Magistrate Jackson V. Carter Tuesday evening and confessed to assaulting Frank Fowler of Bridgeport. He paid a $5 fine and costs and was released. Fowler and McIntire, according to the first statement, engaged in a quarrel over a claim, leading to the fight.

Ray McIntire Bridgeport Jackson V. Carter Frank Fowler Fowler McIntire

Sweeney Leads WV Life Insurer's West Virginia Drive

Wheeling based Thomas H. Sweeney general agent of Equitable Life Insurance promotes the company’s work in West Virginia. The long excerpt discusses morals, youth, and state welfare, mentioning Holts body and a Nassau inquiry, with references to Minors and instructors.

Thomas H. Sweeney Wheeling Equitable Life Insurance Company Gierhart Mr. Sweeney West Virginia

Dallas Woman Admits Receipt of Husband Letter

In Dallas Texas on July 7 Mrs. Frank Holt admitted receiving a letter from her husband in which he claimed to plan blows at sea. The letter suspected of threats had been previously denied by Mrs. Holt.

Arsociayes Pomme Dallas Tex Frank Holt

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