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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
1
Great fortress in Galicia captured after a three week siege. Fall surprises London as Russian threat appears diminished. Cracow removed by Austrian victory delivering strategic shift in the region.
Reports from PARAS June 3 detail the fall of Przemysl to Russian forces after a long siege. The fortress, key to Galicia, changed hands amid renewed Austro German efforts to retake it. Russians claim major success and large prisoner numbers, changing the eastern front dynamics.
Sherman Robinson, 66, a Parkersburg lawyer born in Calhoun county, died after a brief illness. He practiced in the state Supreme Court since 1896, chaired the Judiciary Committee in the 1909 House of Delegates, served in 1913, and was active in Republican politics and the Methodist Protestant church. He is survived by his wife Eva and daughters Geraldine and Nelle.
The second annual meeting of the Targert's Weller Presbyterial convened at Central Presbyterian church with Rev. Thomas P. Aten of Beverly leading the Sunday school conference. Miss Isabel Arnold of Elkins led devotional exercises and music was provided. Luncheon followed at the manse and afternoon sessions included a program on local societies, Young People's work, and committee reports with delegates to Synod.
A political rally in Rome featured the Tpalian Premier addressing supporters. The event highlighted his claims of strong leadership and economic plans, drawing a crowd of enthusiastic attendees and emphasizing national unity.
French Finance Minister Alexander Ritot today presented a two billion bill in the Chamber of Progress during normal seasons. The measure aims to bolster economic supports amid ongoing market adjustments and fiscal policy debates.
Echo meeting filled with devotional exercises and testimonies from personal workers and converts. Candidates for baptism were received as the meeting closes, with more sessions planned. Rev Boggess returns to Grafton to lead Baptist church while Rev Powell rests on the Pacific coast, preaching in Clarksburg with a philosophy influenced style.
Berlin reports on June 3 that price reductions will be applied across Berlin for various kinds of bread starting June 7. The move aims to address a sour supply shortage as authorities permit airing of small loaves from white sour again from that date.
Mrs Martha Golden aged 65 died after a brief illness at her daughter Mrs Frank C Meenar home Union Heights. She contracted a cold then influenza leading to death. Survived by two daughters and four brothers James P and George W Cornwell Bridgeport Thomas Cornwell Montana and William Cornwell Northview. Funeral 2 30 Friday at Menear home Union Heights with burial in Bridgeport cemetery.
Wheeling June 2 Following labor troubles the Wheeling creek steel mill of the Whitaker Glessner Company has resumed operations with 500 men at work It is announced that from now on the plant will be operated on full time.
Milan newspapers report King Victor Emmanuel of Italy offers his services as intermediary to settle territorial questions between Russia and Roumania. The offer, dated June 3, reflects a high level of royal involvement in a European dispute and signals potential diplomatic pathways.
County Superintendent Morrison leads the second annual state teacher examination at Pierpont, with a large list of examinees from Mannington to Philippi. The session concludes tomorrow evening as dozens of teachers from Clarksburg, Shinnston, Wyatt, Wallace, Bridgeport and nearby towns participate.
A party of twenty one officers directors and sales agents of the Hazel Atlas Glass Company visited the Clarksburg plant on Thursday. They arrived by private railroad car from Wheeling and plan further inspections in Washington Pa. and other plants. The group stayed at the Waldo hotel and included G G Oliver general manager and A G Paxton secretary among others from Wheeling Washington Chicago New York Detroit Toledo Cincinnati Philadelphia Baltimore and Rochester.
President Wilson after meeting with Count von Bernstorff will forge the American note on Lusitania aiming for completion by week’s end. The plan remains to seek Germany’s adherence to international law before judging its conduct in submarine warfare.
John Pinnell, a Coca Cola bottling works employee living at Second and Poplar, lost sight in his right eye when a bottle burst at 3 20 am Thursday. A large shard of glass cut the optic, and doctors said the eye’s sight cannot be restored. The accident, blamed on bottle bursting during bottling, was described as unavoidable and a common hazard at bottling times.
Five hundred horses for consignment to extend to England are handled daily in the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad yards at Hinton. Dr. Gough, a British surgeon, is stationed here to assist in examining horses in need of medical aid before shipment to the British forces.
Members denounced the cabinet amid disorder as Premier Okuma and Foreign Minister defended China talks. Chants and jeers filled the chamber while resolutions accused officials of misrepresenting negotiations, harming the empire, and inviting foreign influence.
Preparations for flag day observances on Monday June 14 at 1 oclock assign Elks Lodge of Clarksburs will host a ritualistic service. Senator A E Thorn will deliver the address Samuel R Bentley will read the Elks tribute and Perc Byrd will read the history of flag. A J Smith will provide the music with lodge officers participating in the program. The event emphasizes traditional American patriotism.
San Marino, the republic on the Adriatic coast wholly surrounded by Italy, officially adopts an attitude toward Austria and proclaims itself at war. The action places the microstate in a hostile neutral position, complicating potential use of its territory by Austria-Hungary.
A historic plan outlines the Rumsey monument to be erected in Shepherdstown by the society led by Robert Fulton. The project, expected to take several years, carries a projected cost around $15,200.
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