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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
1
In New York on June 12 a revived alliance of Republicans Democrats and Independents formed to back a Hughes campaign. The group plans a coordinated operation with the party, opening a headquarters and arranging resources for Mr Hughes as the race moves forward in state politics.
German forces pressed heavy bombardment along the Vang to Verdinont line, shelling towns and rail targets. Reports note intensified action near Lothenrourt with persistent artillery and air activity.
June 12 Cleveland dispatch reports New York Central No 11 westbound train ran into a crowd of about 200 workers waiting on tracks for a work train. Two men were killed outright and three were injured. Authorities have not identified the victims. A separate note mentions a court appearance and a county canvassing board beginning Elk district canvass. Berlin war report: Russian troops advance north of Wo zeses Galicia repulsed with over 1,400 Russians captured.
Members of the 11 000 Pub show plan a Flag Day observance at 7 oclock Wednesday in the lodge room. The drive urges subscriptions to the Telegram to fund Overland votes with five dollars per subscription. The program features a flag history talk by H Arthur Hainge, readings by Ram vel R Bentley and Louie A Johnson, plus a Cadenza orchestra performance. Marriage notices include David A Sayres with Leona P Kee ter and Klaus E Gloems with Jerthe Meath.
A party of American mining men and two merchants from Guairuachle and Shihuatla are said to have reached General John J. Pershing's camp at Samauipa, Mexico, en route to the border to escape persecution by Texan fans opposed to American troops. Truck drivers from Caran Grandes brought the report.
Fragmentary notes claim two tons of cargo from a Sahara bound vessel were landed locally. Report mentions a torpedo strike and a sinking cited by unknown talk of authorities. No clear names or dates are provided. details remain uncertain.
Sutherland Leads Hire for the United States Senate by Nearly 3,000. Wheeling June 12. With the publican primaries ballot recounts and post results, judges note disputed totals and corrections. The document details chairmen and candidate standings across districts, with Governor and congressional results, plus party margins and potential shifts pending remaining counties.
Kansas City report quotes Henry Allen stating Colonel Roosevelt will likely support Hughes. Allen says Roosevelt sees Hughes’ terms as essential and predicts a clean Wilson versus Hughes contest, with Roosevelt preferring Hughes if nominational ties align and the Progressive line splits.
June 12 in New York the railroad leaders and 360,100 workers faced a setback as talks paused after a counter proposal from the railroads. The tentative offer includes an eight hour day with double compensation rules, while engineers on 100 miles of line may still be paid overtime for extra service. The conference adjourned as unions weigh the railroad’s “yard attack” method of compensation.
George von J. Meyer former cabinet officer and Roosevelt supporter endorsed Charles E Hughes in his acceptance letter saying concerted action by all appealed to secure his seat as president. The statement was delivered today and reflects cross party support for Hughes.
About four hundred to five hundred delegates and supporters from Tammany Hall depart New York by three trains for the Democratic national convention in St Louis. They expect to arrive tomorrow afternoon. Many delegates are longtime Tammany enthusiasts with little prior convention travel.
The National Democratic Committee at St Louis meets to pass on five contests for seating delegates and organizing the convention. Plans include appointing temporary chairman, platform discussion, and final adjournment activities set for Friday amid anticipated party ticket selections.
A fragmented June report lists residents visiting and traveling to nearby towns. It mentions Dr James A Torney and family, Mrs Blinche Haylow of Pittsburgh visiting, various locals in Weston and Buckhannon, and plans to attend events in Morgantown, Barbour and Clarksburg. Also notes deaths, travel to Baltimore, and a few names connected to studios and scholarship.
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