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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
11
Telegraphs from Vienna indicate Austro German forces push toward a city as Gadicia crownland troops fall to the Tins. Copenhagen despatches say Austrians are about twenty five miles from the town with other reports placing it at ten miles. London believes actions may influence Roumania.
The war office released a statement detailing Western theater actions near Lorette and Mouliz Sous Tontbent with French attacks repulsed. It also notes Southeast of Hegebuterne and Doullen attempts not yet successful, plus eastern theater progress north of Burchany and near Windan with cavalry crossing and advances toward Rendsinn region.
The French War Office reports intense artillery duels north of Arras with counterattacks by the enemy failing. A Streck near Hebuterne from 21:00 secured trenches along a 3,200 yard front, with lines held north of the Aisne amid fighting near Toutvent farm and Mioclin Sous Toutvent.
Reports describe steady French gains north of Arras and along the Aisne line after bombardments that breached trenches east of Tracyle-Mont. Austro German efforts in Galicia press the door on Romania while Petrograd claims Russian river successes and gas weapons prompt defense readjustments.
Italian military authorities order ships and airships to avoid damaging the remains of the famous Homan amp theater at Pola, the Austro naval base on the eastern Adriatic. They say the base is used for military purposes, yet they will spare it nonetheless.
The Protestant Episcopal diocese of West Virginia starts its annual convention at Trinity Church in Parkersburg on Wednesday and continues through the week. Clergy and laity from across the state and visiting speakers, including Rev. L N Caler of Philadelphia and Rev. C Durkee, will lead sessions and sermons daily with key addresses on Sunday school work and missions.
The hardsome new Catholic church at Weston was dedicated by Rt Rev. Bishop Donohue from the Wheeling diocese on Sunday with a pontifical high mass at eight o clock and two sermons. A large class was confirmed. A civil celebration follows Tuesday evening in the parochial school hall.
The grand council of Pythias West Virginia Knights will meet this evening in Attorney John Parbenz’s Wheeling office to discuss several important business matters.
A Berlin despatch says French aviators bombed the headquarters of the German crew prince. Several men were killed in the attack while the raid is described as unsuccessful overall.
London reports the trawler Arctic sunk in the North Sea by two German submarines. Five crew members were rescued. four lost their lives. A telegram from Athens notes King Constantine of Greece is in very serious condition.
New York June 7. Harry K Thaw's sanity trial, originally set for Monday, was postponed to June 16 by Supreme Justice Hendrick. The delay awaits the Court of Appeals ruling on the state's appeal from Hendrick's decision granting the trial.
The Junior Class of St Josephs Academy will hold its closing exercises at six oclock Friday evening in the St Marys high school auditorium. The school does not have and graduates this year.
Reports from Mexico describe three days of chaotic sessions in the Chamber of Deputies. Crowds of men, women, and children clashed with security as bayonets flashed and soldiers fired over heads. The Red Cross treated hundreds of injured outside while officials warned of a looming hunger crisis affecting nearly 14 million people.
Berlin wireless reports June raids by German airships on the Humber estuary and Harwich, Essex, with explosions at the harbor and gas tank destruction noted. A Petrograd semi official account claims the Russian cruiser Yenisei was sunk in the Baltic by a submarine. Amur, a 2926 ton minelayer, may have been confused with Yenisei. Details on places and damage remain unconfirmed.
Local George Washington Life agent C Frazier postpones insurance duties to celebrate the birth of his son at 610 Virginia Street. The nine and a half pound boy arrived Monday morning and mother and baby are progressing well. Also reported, Joseph Monroe aged 67 died at home after a long illness. he leaves a son William Munroe of Shinns.
Mary Belcets is charged with assaulting and beating Mrs. Mary Gemma and Miss Bi Gemma in Glen Elk Baltimore Street. The trial is set for 1 3 o'clock Monday in Magistrate Jackson V-Carter's court after Belcets was arrested Monday by Constable C I Ford. The incident followed a dinner for out of town visitors and a dedicatory sermon by Rev. BF Candill of Hurtingor.
The state board of Dental Examiners will meet in Charleston Wednesday through Friday to conduct license examinations for West Virginia dentists. The event follows the college chapel sermon by Dr. Crambich at the baccalaureate, with attendance noted as sizable.
The criminal court announced trial dates not previously reported. Names listed include John Doe alias Bi Monday George Smith John Doe alias Pete Oran Gruin Melvin Cecil Morris Arthur Moore Louie Romano and William Siain with dates in June and mid month.
The article reports on wartime sentiment from June 7 in New York City. Yale president Arthur Hadley and Trinity College president F S Luther advocate readiness for war, while the American Legion in New York gauges volunteer enlistments near 100000.
London dispatch reports an Admiralty statement detailing two airship attacks. Lt J P W ilson and J S miss Zeppelin were inside the shed north of Bra sels. flames rose high before both pilots escaped. Sub-Lieut R A Warrentard bombed a Zeppelin near Ghent to Brussels, causing an explosion that toppled a Morana monoplane, but the pilot regained control and returned safely.
Mrs. Moore aged 29 wife of Junie Moore of the mines died Monday morning in a local hospital after a lingering tuberculosis illness. She is survived by Mrs Itts Henderson Moore.
The final draft was reviewed with President Wilson at noon Monday. Mr. Bryan refused to confirm receipt or transmission to Berlin. Albert J. Bishop underwent appendicitis surgery at St Marys Hospital Monday morning and Mrs Bishop was reported resting well with a smooth recovery pace.
London report says the trawler Drowie from Hull was sunk by two submarines. The crew escaped and were landed at Peterhead.
A midnight bulletin on King Constantine of Greece notes a fever of 103.3 F, pulse 125, respiration 26, with disrupted sleep throughout the night. The report places his state as critical but with ongoing monitoring at the royal court in Athens.
A large crowd gathered at Fairmont State Normal School for the baccalaureate sermon delivered in the college auditorium by Rev. A H Bearing of the Episcopal Church. The graduating class numbered about ninety, and the event was well attended by local residents and students.
The school year ended Monday with certificates distributed to pupils of the high school except the senior class. Lower grades closed Friday and annual commencement exercises for Water Street High will be held in the auditorium with certificates of Freemisccd to be issued on Tuesday.
In a criminal court Sanford Lewis confessed to a prohibition violation. Judge Ma Mouse sentenced him to a fine of 100 dollars, with payment required.
The fragmentary OCR describes a British steamer and a German submarine incident. It notes crew concerns and a tense maritime scene with references to a trawler, a church, and a claim of freedom or deed, but details are unclear.
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