This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1916
Page
11
July 11 report from Chirua hua describes Villatores retreating from Jimines toward Parral southwest of Mitty milex. They were defeated by the Carranza garrison after a savage battle, per an official report received Tuesday by General Trevino.
El Paso dispatch reports Pennsylvania infantry units the Tenth Pennsylvania infantry were ordered to proceed into the Marathon district for patrol duty. They will depart with 6000 supplies, base at Marathon once issued, a region previously targeted in raids by Mexican bands.
Border out Charleston July 11. The Second Infantry under a blazing sun continued border duty prep. Reports from the Prolt infantry to Adjutant General Bond show many men transferring enlistment to the Second. Clarks bars Martinsburg Sutton Littleton Gratton Morgantown and Morgantown contribute numbers. Lieutenant Robinson from Beckley reports twenty reporting for examination and Captain Sikes sixteen from Huntington. Fewer than twenty five men needed to reach full strength.
Arlington notes that Captain of the Tenth Cavalry, slain at the Carrian fight, received military honors at burial Tuesday with Secretary Baker Major General High S. Beott and other top officials present. Cleveland heat record reported 97 degrees at noon with warmer conditions expected.
British forces seized Contalmaison and parts of Marmet wood on the Somme front after an assault Monday night. Heavy combat persists in Trones wood as Allied infantry press to extend gains while German counterjumps aim to recover ground. The war office notes early successes on the Contalmaison line and ongoing shelling of the Belgian coast as Allied and German forces clash across multiple sectors.
The Supreme Assembly Military Department of the Knights of Pytilan opened its two day session in Cleveland on Tuesday with brigade commanders from twenty six states present. Willan Tools of Grand Rapids was unanimously offered the rank of major general of the uniform Tank for two years.
The article extols courage to seize money making chances, urging readers to join The Telegram 10,000 Club. It promises over $4,350 in cash and merchandise prizes, with top awards including a $100,000 certificate and multiple $50,000 certificates for best workers across districts.
Washington July 1 President Wilson Tuesday signed the good roads bill recently passed by Congress authorizing the expenditure of 85 000 000 in five years by the federal government on the condition that states adopt similar measures as those apportioned to them The signing was witnessed by members of the Senate and House and representatives of farmers organizations
Christopher Heulinger a prominent communicator with offices in Broadway was shot dead early Tuesday at Caldwell. His wife Margaret Beilinger was wounded and marked Windomfelde. Friends attribute the shooting to domestic troubles. After killing her husband the wife went to Police Chief Hatney and confessed. Beilinger was wealthy.
Washington July 11 impeachment proceedings against Hyr Enowden Marshal at Tomrey in New York were tabled by the House Judiciary Committee on a divided vote. The panel adopted a resolution recommending no further action be taken.
Charleston July 1 officials warn that diatemper may cause infantile paralysis. State Health Department issues alerts about symptoms and spreads. An order specifies no quarantine, but households should limit contact and protect children from sick animals and contaminated areas.
In Washington July 11 a tentative Moody resolution on sanitary provisions for the national guard mobilization was approved by the House without debate. Gardner's resolution seeks a report on the condition of the New Mexico Arizona and Texas walls when they were mobilized. Fitzgerald's bill to appropriate 300000 for aid to refugees from Mexico was taken up. Mrs Harry P Curtinott travels to Cincinnati to visit relatives.
The Manchester Guardian comments on the Deutschland submarine, noting readiness to join in the jest against themselves and applauding the submarine’s daring image, reflecting wartime sentiment and rhetorical framing of naval menace.
Ney Atsornerte HRINGRHAMTON July 11 Chilton B Aughan made a slate row notatona at Tuesday concedes ing the Republican national campaign committee when personnel Wayantousenl In New York Monday melty "Laas very much pleased with the Appointment of the Committer. So far ant know the im portance of thin was recognized by thil and Ubove has not been the slight est friction in constituting the per mitten. Insteal There had been io general desire for harmonious of 1 fort an nur qational alms trificoond all difvrencon tit have dxtated.t
Organizers claim 2,700 members across multiple counties in Charleston area have formed unions under Thomas Haggerty of the International Miners’ Board. They report a 17 percent wage increase and other concessions, with new unions appearing since March 1 in towns including Maine Howesville Irona foreman Mannelton Austin Gorman Hlora Newburg Beryl Independence Fon ligion Delmar Theannell Wendell Simpson and surrounding districts linked to Consolidation Coal Company operations.
New York City deaths from plague rise sharply in 24 hours with 32 fatalities, pushing the total to 1,274. Brooklyn cases reach 68, with 145 new on Tuesday. Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania towns report cases as epidemic news spreads.
Two cases were reported in the city of Altoona on July 1. The illnesses were described as paralysia and were reported to the health authorities on Tuesday.
One case of infantile paralysis was reported in Jeffersonville Indiana on Tuesday July 11 as doctors investigated the cause and the patient was noted to be affected.
Springfield dispatches report four additional cases of infantile paralysis in Illinois on Tuesday, raising the statewide total to thirty-one. The brief notice notes the ongoing spread and adds bystanders should monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice.
In Albany New York state health officials report seventy six cases of infantile paralysis outside New York City with two new cases noted in the forenoon. Residents learn that Charles Frum of Adayiaton is recovering from surgery at St Marys hospital.
Washington reports indicate Carranza will receive a formal joint conference rather than an informal talks with Ambassador Arredondo and American officials. Pentagon sources deny any revolting rumors as invalid amid unsettled border discussions and garrison status in Chihuahua City.
Groves charged with stealing water works fixtures from Frank Lanter’s store in Glen Bik while it was under repair. He names three other young men from Glen Wik as accomplices Tunes Pauldenia Jon Jerkoa and Thort Martin. City Detective London Le White arrested Groves within hours after case assignment.
Certificaten authorizing the marriage of the following couples has been issued from the county clerk offices. Alvyn Nutter and Ethel B. Chettys, Marshall Clyde McCain and Genova Pearl Burnside, William Rose Stine and Lona May Williamay.
In Washington on July 11 representations were made by British and embassies to the state department claiming the German merchant submarine Deutaahty land Je is potentially a warship though designed and used as a merchantman. The department will consider the embassies views with Capt Hughes report.
After two weeks at Camp Kanawha near Charleston Companies A and K and the Meat regiment Band of the late militia return home at seven Tuesday morning. The troops are in fine health and better spirits. Company A men in khaki look sharp. The two weeks camp boosted readiness and over 100 men are ready to go to the front if needed. Chief Musician Harvey Gregory and his band, nicknamed for their fighting temper, are in top shape after the oath refusals by fifteen members. Mr and Mrs James J. Tans Jr of Wheeling are visiting Off and Mrs Candes.
New York July 11 Count Mary Dornatori ambassador from many to the United States announces Tuesday that he will visit Baltimore unofficially. He expected to depart soon, having learned that the German ship Deutschland’s fate might seal the matter.
Baltimore dispatch reports that American officers boarded a German submarine in a patrol operation. Captain Paul Kosnig of the German vessel was not aboard to supervise, and surveyors examined the craft under orders from the North German Lloyd line amid unclear statements about the submarine’s status and future action.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.