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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
13
A fragmentary dispatch describes efforts toward ending the bitter party feud in American politics. Delegates from multiple factions gather at a national convention with leaders and attendees facing security and ceremonial arrangements as talks unfold toward unity.
A fragmented telegraphic account reports Stating the Republican campaign in Hartivon County, Harding and other speakers advocate national defense and preparedness. The text references party contrasts, applause for leadership, and urging voters to consider the economic and military crossfires ahead.
London notes mourning for Karl Kitchener as the British army places arms in black on left arms and flags at half mast. Officials press for internment of enemies’ aliens and questions rise about German tips to England on Kitchener’s departure amid deferral of other duties at the War Office.
Dispatch from Copenhagen says the Swedish steamer Vanda pruned the wreck of a huge ship on Saturday. Hundreds of bodies floated around the site as the Vanda circled for three hours among the dead. The wreck lies near the nest where a large naval vessel was reported, possibly an English warship.
A dramatic report describes a fierce German assault on Fort 4 Vox with heavy bombardment and Allied defense. Reports note intense artillery, German troops advancing, fort casualties, and ongoing combat as Allied forces resist the push west of Paris.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 16th annual gathering with references to Chicano groups, American themes, and breakfast in the context of a convention. The text is garbled, but invokes a West Virginia setting and mentions scores, events, and participants in vague terms.
A line to Wolf Summit is planned with a length of about ten miles. The project, undertaken by the Mononentela Valing etlon Company, aims to connect the eastern region and extend access to Harrison county. Bids will be solicited within the next days as the route is laid out for construction. In other news a German destroyer struck a mine and sank near Zouw ewrugge on May 33.
Grand jury proceedings in the Mine criminal court were adjourned on Wednesday with Judge Jamba W Totinaon presenting the charge details. Lynne Herschel Hobinson was named foreman and a list of jurors includes AWE Davingon RoE Swigur Roy Martin Late Dunkin Wo BD Majen Kinsel Johnson Thoran J McKinley and others. Reports from the Overseas News Agency Goowle describe the warship and related discharges amid a tense North confrontation and a Rivet explosion, with authorities noting subsequent damage and rapid developments.
Magistrate Kidd leads in the Coat district after counting 2540 votes timed at o'clock. Final tallies show Kidd with 671 votes, C B Johnson 452, Wm Starcher 416, and Constable Robert Steeling 375, with Johnson a close second.
In Clark district voters headed to polls Tuesday to decide the magistrate race. Listed names include Peyton, Cost 215, St Doni hur 118, De Lith er Maymond, Lockwond, Harvey 142, Tobe P. Martin 90, J.F. Mason 0, George McKinley 182, Nicewarner, Swiger 207, and others. The fragmented OCR hides several names and figures.
Mia Ida Goodwin, a patient at St Marys hospital for the last week, returned home Wednesday after receiving medical treatment. Catherine Bartieri of Lost Creek was brought to St Marys hospital Wednesday morning with appendicitis and will be separated upon her evening discharge.
An Chicago audience reports Colonel Roosevelt’s stance on the Chiacgo political scene. Delegates gather at the Auditorium as Raymond Robins opens the Progressive convention with Roosevelt’s name and support rising among attendees. The crowd shouts We want Teddy and cheers Theodore Roosevelt as a leading figure.
Lloyd Griffin appears as Republican nominee for sheriff with Bartlett and Findley leading Dems for sheriff and prosecuting attorney. The report lists numerous county totals, candidates for governor and congress, and early primary returns from Glenville Huntington Wheeling Parkersburg plus notes on expected county outcomes and sealing of ballots.
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