28 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1914
Page
1
Reports from the European front describe Austro-Hungarian and German moves as tensions rise. News notes British and Austrian positions, mediation talks, and naval preparations around coastlines with fleets ready for action.
A fragmented article notes a board meeting of a national bank in New York with references to Warburg and Warburg related figures. The report hints at a preliminary plan and possible outcomes but preserves few readable details.
A reader letter contrasts the European conflict with the American paper’s portrayal. It argues war hinges on alliances like the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente, with Austria Italy and Germany against Russia England and France. The piece urges Telegram readership for clearer views on the era’s tensions.
Secretary Daniels sent to Congress a report on a navy court martial investigation into alleged application of the law of flight by American forces at Vera Cruz. The finding, approved by Judge Advocate General McLean, states the law of flight was not applied in any Vera Cruz action. The probe followed Fred I. Boalt’s dispatches alleging such conduct by U S forces aboard the Arkansas under Ensign Richardson.
The funeral of John Payne aged 88 a prominent farmer and Union veteran of the Civil War who resided in Taylor County was held Tuesday afternoon with burial at the National cemetery in Gratton. He died Sunday from heart trouble. More than 65 million pounds of aluminum were consumed in United States industries last year setting a new record.
Bishop John C Kilgo and the Rev A V Darlington arrived in Point Pleasant early this morning to address an audience this evening. They were hosted by Mrs W H Foglesong at St Pauls parsonage in the city during their stay.
Rumors circulating in Washington touch on Attorney General McReynolds and Lucy Burleson. The fragment hints at possible connections or disclosures but offers no concrete details or confirmations.
In Chicago emotional tension rises as talks mediated by Knapp progress toward peace after Baloo’s death in a bitter workers dispute. The commission cites liability concerns and 6000 dollars as part of initial compensation considerations.
The report details a death tied to Ballou and related urban politics during a tense Angleton trial. Notable names include Coronsr JohinPhelan and Helen My Angie, with indications of a political motive and contested evidence. Further specifics remain unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Becky Edelsohn, released from a New York workhouse cell to Tarrytown to testify in the Industrial Workers of the World trial, is described as faint and in collapse after a week of fasting. A writ of habeas corpus ordered her presence. authorities fear she cannot travel by rail and must be fed if she remains in hunger strike.
Justice Carter and his constables have been busy two days issuing warrants after a family row on Watson Row. Thomas Watson allegedly ran amok at his home breaking furniture and threatening his wife who fled to John Watson’s house. Norvil and John Watson fought him off. warrants issued for Norvil Watson and Thomas Watson for assault. They were released on recognizance to appear for a hearing Thursday night at 7 30. The disturbance drew many residents to the scene amid cries and furniture breaking.
Denying Toronto reports, Jone Cantellet, personal representative hero of Provisional President Cardajal, rejected claims that General Fetix was to meet General Huertas for a counter revolution in Mexico. He said the report appears attributed to Lula Elguera, a delegate, and noted Elguera is now elsewhere.
A large congregation gathered at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church south for a sermon by Bishop Job Kilga of Durant S.C. The preacher spoke on the twentieth gate of the fourteenth charter of the Goapal with stevenson style rhetoric. The message was described as eloquent and impactful on the students.
Readers are urged to subscribe with the Daily Telegram for a chance to win major prizes including a Studebaker Six seven passenger touring car a Maxwell five passenger and a Ford touring car Plus two world tours two Panama-Pacific trips two $125 diamond rings two $100 Victrolas two $75 gold watches two $37.50 tailored suits two $25 Kodaks and twenty five percent cash commissions for non winners All prizes awarded for the campaign ending Saturday with the highest vote winner receiving the Studebaker Six and the next two prizes awarded to runners up in their districts
W A Gwinn 41 a well known farmer of Tutelcresk Braxton county died at 1 o clock last night in a local hospital after several days of injuries from a railway accident. He was taken ill Saturday evening and brought to the forest hospital Monday afternoon and underwent an operation that failed to save him. The deceased leaves a widow and child. A list of best city jail inmates and a disturbance case at the Swager hotel are noted in court proceedings.
William Hurley, 54, prominent farmer at Booths Creek near Monongah, shot himself in the mouth Monday afternoon after a period of despondency. He left a wife and one daughter, had lived apart for years, and was reportedly reclusive on his farm where he worked with two boys, Ilza Levelle and Douglas Carlton, before the tragedy. Neighbors found him dead, with evidence pointing to self-inflicted gunshot. Hurley's father was the late Marion Hurley, who died mysteriously years ago.
An informal conference of West Virginia women suffragists will be held at Parkersburg instead of Grafton as previously announced. The assembly begins Thursday morning at 10, opening at the Carnegie Library. State officers will be elected and plans for future work discussed. Miss Margaret McKinnay of Fairmont leads the state organization.
Fragmentary readable items describe a teen related event and several names, with garbled phrases and partial dates. The readable portions mention a boy named Boyd and a person named Heines or Hewes in a dated context, but critical details are illegible.
TEE BULA reports Kisner and Cotenasy of Santae ca oral contraetiis sign contracts with a local alder unit. The agreement outlines duties, compensation, and timelines for completion, including oversight by the See ward and the jethe-architects committee.
A fragmented report notes a pension-related matter in Washington with references to lawmakers Mordock King Bennett and Tina Cachroneeaen. The text mentions a proposed bill and committee actions led by Congressman Larry Sutherland.
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