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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
11
Petrograd reports July and Isan advances in France as German forces throw flower of their army at British troops. German and Austrian prisoners rise amid fighting around Dolzsca and Gruzlatyn as the war continues.
Paris July 4 The French made a further advance Friday night on the Somme front near Dolloy en Santerre and Estres according to the war office. The gains were limited by bad weather with about one hundred Germans captured. On the Verdun front heavy artillery duels occurred, especially in the areas of the Will 204 Kenes and Souville.
War era dispatch from July reports a stubborn British push along the Montauban front aiming to level lines with Prunelli and push French allies forward. Troops gain ground slowly as German forces resist with heavy artillery and ammunition flowing to sustain the attack. Russian advances are noted while Allied operations and manpower mobilization continue despite costly engagements.
In a violent confrontation a patrolman shot and killed a suspect during a chase then the officer was wounded and taken to hospital in serious condition. The incident occurred after a pursuit and involved officers arresting or detaining several individuals at the scene. Details remain limited as investigators process the case.
U E of Clarksburgers, to be featured at the Shriners convention in Buffalo, will perform as the Nemesta quartet under the name The Engageent. Members are W. B. Evante, Julia M. Snax, TL Cunningham, and Ws J. Gunningham, with the event aiding Parkersburg-bound travel on train 65 Saturday evening.
In New Orleans and across the Southeast seven people died and property burned as storms and floods swept AR Mississs, with cloudbursts and heavy rains causing widespread damage. Crooks overran banks as the floods spread, while authorities pursue writs in East Ly and other regions. Notable names and details are obscured by the fragmentary report.
Tonight marks the close of the Telegrams 10000 Club big bonus push. Members are urged to secure votes with subscriptions, as cash prizes and a six cylinder car await top performers. Active workers are told to persevere, boost new signups, and aim for the winning list by July 8.
More than 800 cases are reported in New York City as fatalities decline. The city records fewer deaths this week with 26 deaths and 50 new cases in five boroughs. An urgent appeal for more doctors and nurses was issued by the Brooklyn trestle department today.
A single death is reported in Newark, marking the latest addition to the city's paralytic outbreak. The deceased is identified as an unnamed child whose passing follows two suspected cases in the same week. The public health note emphasizes monitoring and protective measures.
Albany July reports two new polio-like cases outside New York City. One case came from Hudson and another from Ardsley. The statewide total rises to forty seven cases outside greater New York.
Six cases of infantile paralysis have been reported in Wisconsin so far this six month period. One death occurred in Menasha. The notice notes the state tally and a fatality from Menasha, reflecting the health concern in July.
Health officials announced that no case of infantile paralysis had been discovered in Lawrence Massachusetts today. The report noted a patient, but details were limited and no further cases were confirmed.
One workman was killed and a score slightly injured in a large explosion at the Ungley yard of the Du Pont Powder Company in Henry Clay near Wilmington Delaware. About 509 pounds of blasting powder exploded wrecking a corning mill and a nearby box factory shop. Post office and several dwellings suffered broken windows. Origin of the blast is unknown.
The Clay district court directed the county road engineer to proceed with work and adjust damages after a dispute over a permanent pool on Martha J. Shreve's land. The court adjourned from Monday evening until Monday morning.
Three elderly men—Irvin Yoder, William Resoll, and Peter Rotzbach—were killed when the automobile they rode in collided with a Reading railroad train near Hancock, Reading, Pa. Four other occupants escaped injury. The victims were en route to a family reunion.
Washington dispatch reports a Senate foreign rebellion inquiry with witnesses deciding not to recommend passage of Martine's renotation to urge the president to intercede with Great Britain for Sir Roger Casement. Committee members voiced sympathy but agreed the government could take no action.
In Parkersboro a habeas corpus hearing addressed alleged illegal acts in detaining a petitioner. Clarke Filaas and others petitioned for relief, citing lack of a valid warrant and unlawful detention by Sheriff William Devore. Judge McDougle ordered proceedings with extended questioning of jail authority and the jailer’s justification. The case highlighted unlawful detentions and questioned the legality of the holding, with dates surrounding the July actions and local county authority.
Harford for ansocteD Evans Phicagd July Eugene W Chaip Chicago nominee of the Prohibition party for president announced today he would support Henry Mord for the Prohibition national convention at Sir Paul. He said Ford is a stronger candidate than Willett or fishes and, if nominated, can be elected this year.
Burglars trying to blow a bolt on the second door of an adjacent building on South Clark Street caused a fire and smoke evacuation in Chicago. Firemen report nitroglycerine charge started a blaze. Damage to the office building estimated at 50,000 dollars.
New York July 8 Charina Hughes arrived from Bridgehampton to assist in choosing Republican electors for Pennsylvania under state law. Names of electors from the Pennsylvania delegation, including Republicans and Progressives, were reviewed with National Committee Chairman Wilcox and dispatched to Harrisburg.
At a regular meeting Friday night the council approved the city payroll of $664.64 and ordered several additional bills paid. Shinn Arothars proposed occupying space under the Glen Elk bridge for storage, and the Od Fellown lodge curb and sidewalk work on Main street was referred to the street committee for action.
A 19th century Woodmen of America meeting considered a death claim for members who may die while serving in the military or naval forces of the United States in wartime with Mexico. The discussion focused on extending benefits to service members and their families amid the ongoing conflict.
Army departmental commanders have been instructed to muster into the federal service all men in states that adopt the regular army medical standards. After muster there will be a federal exam. those found unfit will be discharged. Berlin reports Teutonic withdraws along the Styr in Volhynia. Austro Hungarian front lines pressured by superior forces. Cleveland train wreck kills one worker and injures several near the city.
The only available aeroplane at the field during the American punitive expedition in Alexica was rendered unfit for use today after a propeller blade broke during flight. The plane landed without injuries.
Dorothy Harrison aged 17 wife of A C Marethon died Saturday morning in a capital hospital after an operation for appendicitis. Survived by husband, parents Mr and Mrs Norman Cath orm, of Blaubouvile, Grace Doolittle, of yp, and siblings Beryl and Ruby Colliors of Stoxbonville. Burial plans announced from Gypay home with funeral services at Gypay.
War office rule states British subjects aged 14 to 41 abroad must enlist if returning to Great Britain for service. They travel at their own risk and expense and cannot receive financial or other aid from the government.
In Sanne en Eb Paso, July, 1,200 cavalry under General Arriola with 00 infantry reportedly overtook bandits at Las Nelvar south of Jimlinoye around 2:30 am. He wired General Trevino to attack Calliston Contras and followers at daybreak, per General Gonzalen's report from Iuares.
Thousands gathered at Norwood Park for a grand Patriot Day parade and meal. Officials including L. K. Thickards and F. S. Loeb spoke of prosperity and worker loyalty amid a festive program featuring an enormous roast and athletic events.
The Republican county committee organized at a meeting Saturday elected Troy Parish chairman and Wade Coffman secretary. Officers were consolidated and nineteen of twenty-five members attended. Delegates to the county convention to nominate a criminal judge were set for July 21 in multiple districts with precise lot assignments. Delegates are apportioned by district, and the call includes magisterial conventions and eventual statewide selection.
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