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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
1
Amsterdam reports another U-boat construction, the Bremen, built by the same firm as the Dowlschland, now stationed in an American harbor. The Berlin Vossische Zeitung notes the vessel’s arrival as U boat program progresses.
American navy officers boarded the German submarine Leutsch d in Baltimore on Tuesday to verify its status. Captain Paul Koenig of the Deuleblan was not aboard, but officers were led through the craft by the marine superintendent of North German Lloyd.
President Wilson signed the good roads bill that authorizes the expenditure of eighty five million dollars over five years. The measure was celebrated by senators, representatives, and farmers’ groups as it allocates funds to states conditioned on matching state expenditures.
Organizing Charlinaton July 11 reports 2700 members in Preston Mineral and Taylor counties form new locals led by Mhomay Haggerty of the International board. Gains cited 5 to 17 percent with concessions. Sam B. Montgomery, counsel for the organized minors, notes new territories since March 1 include Blaine Howesville Irona Bozeman Tunselton Austin Gorman Iora Newburg Beryl Independence Flemington Delmar Triconnell Wendell Simpson. Locals said to have formed along the line between Glarksburg and Patrimont, operated by Consolidation Coal Co.
July 11 report shows a 100 percent rise in deaths and new cases of infantile paralysis in New York City during the last twenty four hours. Brooklyn records eighty eight new cases while the city totals reach 1278 cases and 270 deaths since the outbreak began.
Altoona Pa July 11 two cases of infantile paralysis were reported to the health department here Tuesday. The brief notice lists the town and date with the illness as the primary fact.
Jeffersonville Indiana reports its first case of infantile paralysis, learned on Tuesday, as health officials monitor the spread and advise precautionary measures for residents.
Springfield reports four more cases of infantile paralysis bringing the state total to thirty one. The updates come as health authorities track the spread and issue guidance to local communities.
After two weeks at Camp Kanawha near Charleston, Companies A and K and the First Regiment band of the state militia reached home at 7 AM Tuesday. The units, now in khaki, are in fine physical shape and trained for front service if needed. Chief Musician Harvey presided over the Fighting Ten band, which improved greatly with constant rehearsals during the camp experience.
Joseph Mohuis and William Wotring were arrested Monday evening near the local railroad yards by railroad special policeman A B K Bryan after a Tuesday morning workout of ten days on a road sentence. Magistrate T O Nicewarher handled the case Monday night.
The piece urges readers to conquer fear and seize opportunity in The Telegram 10,000 Club campaign. It claims over 4,950 in cash and prizes will be distributed among members, with a special vote offer boosting effort this week. It notes a June 15 deadline and highlights district rewards for top workers and certificates for all members.
London reports Allied lines advance in the Somme sector. British forces seize Contalmaison after heavy fighting at Mametz and Trones Wood, with French gains on La Minaunette hill reducing the Somme valley. German counterattacks persist, shelling the front from Antwerp to the Belgian coast. Royal troops press to extend ground gained as the eastern front shows steady but costly action with no decisive shifts.
A garbled OCR passage reports public health warnings and quarantines affecting livestock and children, with references to a hive and disorder. It mentions authorities urging removal of animals from settlements and notes ongoing fighting between Turkmen and Russian factions, hinting at broader instability.
Paris May 11 reports a French reeled front action on the Somme and Verdun sectors. German assaults near Mowry to Chenoik were repelled by counterattacks. French gains include capturing hill 97 and consolidating positions on the northern plateau near Peronne amid artillery duels around Avecourt and Chittancourt.
Report from the day’s fighting describes German forces on the edge of the roof concertedly holding low positions near Flaucourt while French artillery bombards and Allied air support damages have disrupted defense lines. Allied observers note French control and a shifting front as bombardments continue.
The Austro-Hungarian statement reports heavy fighting on the Tintlan front with Monte Carno captured by Tallans and then recaptured by Austro-Hungarian troops. Prisoner and attack notes appear in the sector of Monin Caturrotto with unclear details.
The Austrian admiralty on Tuesday announced that one to five British armored patrol boats were sunk in a cruiser engagement. British news reports confirm the event and note wartime tensions and responses from both sides.
The piece notes London acceptance of joins in the laugh against a German submarine. It praises the captain as a sportsman and lauds his bearing and laurels. The Guardian cites the Munchentor guardian.
A Harvard freshman Stanton Branton, 20, wed Mira Madeleine Frances O'Brien, 17, after a hurried elopement from Jamaica Plain. They married at the Nar Station and plan Cambridge living until Branton graduates, while his bride remains at her mother’s home.
Luther G Nay a Davisson's Run farmer died at home Monday evening after Bright's disease He was 62 Survived by wife Mrs Henry Wagoner two daughters Floyd Nay and Lizzie Nay a sister and brothers George Malden Jr Arthur B Edwin and Lawrence Nay Funeral at 10 Monday from his home with Rev Mr Bulley of Salem First United Church in care of service Burial in Boring Cemetery
Bharif Moss F began his annual settlement with the county court Tuesday morning. Fudura Ghahady has qualified as guardian for Thomas Naseif and Canaan Bhahady, children of Abraham Ahohudy, with bond of 106 in each instance.
Washington July 14 General Carranza has been notified to await Secretary Lansing’s return from the Vienna conference. He is expected to propose a formal joint stance rather than an informal conference between Ambassador Arredondo and American officials. Officials had no report and discounted rumors of a revolt at the Carranza government in Chihuahua.
Hridhgiamton advisory notes report Hughes urging the Republican nation campaign committee toward unity. He praised the work of the committee and called for harmonious effort to support the national effort, noting general acknowledgment of unity without division.
July 11 and State secretary action revealSeveral mining concerns authorized in West Virginia with listed capital And named incorporators across firms including Mineral State Coal Company of Baltimore Long Coal Mining Company of Reynoldsville and Reno Oil Company of Biater ville All incorporators hail from Baltimore Martinsburg New Jersey New York and Chaztenlon with capitalizations of 100000 50000 and 5000 respectively
Washington July 11 with full military honors the body of Captain T Boyd Tenth Cavalry who was killed leading his command at Carrizal was laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery Sir Secretary Baker Major General J L Scott and other high officers attended the funeral in the department ceremony
London July 11 Lloyds Agency reports the British steamer Kara Han struck a mine and sank after hitting three units. The crew reportedly abandoned ship as rescue operations began.
Friends learn Charles Frum of Adamston is fast recovering after a major operation at St Marys Hospital. He recently underwent a serious procedure and is improving steadily with support from local friends.
A young woman, named Irene Livenstein, was jailed on charges of toiting in Mw Priegnorti city streets. Authorities say she attempted to raise funds for freedom and faced a noon deadline with no further details available.
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