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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
1
A chaotic dispatch reports sparse delegation turnout at the Democratic National Convention and mixed crowd size in the Coliseum Hall. The piece notes speaker remarks praising the nation, calls for justice, and debate on platform items including American forestry policy and Mexi�n issues, while signaling party unity under consideration of presidential nominees.
Paris reports a German bombardment and infantry assault on the Meuse bank near Hill 3 failed after 6 am action on June 11. A second attack along Cullogne wood’s southern edge also broke apart. French claim several German counterattacks on Dead Man Hill trench, which the French say they held, with prisoners totaling 18 according to the war office briefing.
Mrs. Walter Raddant, a former Clarksburg resident, and her daughter Miss Marisa Gooding are expected to arrive in Gratton Friday night after a three year stay abroad. Mrs. Raddant is Anna Warder’s daughter of Grafton and sister to Mrs. Starcher of Adamston. She was formerly the wife of Frank Gooding, a railroad man killed years ago in an industrial railroad accident.
June 18 dispatches report additional captives in Petrograd as war fronts shift. The fragmentary text cites numbers and status updates, but exact details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College president, Fleming AM DD PhD, graduate of Munkingum College and Columbia University, will be inaugurated Tuesday morning June 20 at Huckbannon De Wallace. The ceremony will feature regional academic and church leaders including Trower of West Virginia University and presidents of several colleges. The public event draws a large crowd as the campus prepares for inauguration and a prior commencement.
The West Virginia Christia Endeavor Union plans its twenty first annual convention in Fairmont on June 37 28 and 20 118. Key speakers include Karl Lehman writinghar Ain southern states secretary and Mike Hayward national junior Endeavor leader. Closing address to be delivered by Dr Carolyn e Golmett of Battle Creek Michigan with a note on the traveling group the Flying Squadron.
At the Democratic national convention held to near midnight, Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall were nominated by acclamation with a lengthy demonstration. Senator Ollie James, as permanent chairman, announced the ticket as the clock neared midnight. John Wescott of New Jersey lauded Wilson as the standard bearer for a second term.
A Patrograd despatch to Central News asserts that Japanese artillery dominates Russian use, giving Russia greater effectiveness. The report claims Japanese guns outpower Russian pieces previously used and credits them with the striking force behind recent operations.
President Wilson expressed gratitude to his supporters after being named by a convention. He spoke briefly, saying I am very grateful to my honor friends and offered no further comment. The brief note followed an early morning wake up call and phone messages confirming the nomination.
A brief note reports a heavy arth shock at 3 26 in the evening at Fheli, with details limited to the event time and location, supplying minimal context about the incident.
A chaotic recruitment notice urges readers to vote in a 10,000 Clay campaign with a schedule for a Saturday event. It promises prizes and awards, inviting participation from lawyers, Marines, students, and community members while outlining how to enter and win.
Two young men, Benjamin Merrill, 22, and Worthy Lanham, 1, were arrested at a carnival in Palemont, Marion County, and charged with stealing several items valued around $100. Deputies say the suspects took a watch and a gold object, plus additional car accessories, from residences and crowds, with more charges expected as information from warrants emerges.
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Wheeling June 16 The Robinson Lilly vote for governor shows partial official totals with minor shifts after a canvass. The Totdnson majority fell further from Wednesday’s report due to a clerical error in one county reducing Robinson by about 100 and small adjustments in other precincts favoring Rollason.
New York June 16 The ballot for railway employes asks whether officials may call a strike if a settlement is not reached. Union headquarters expect a vote to go out to four towns tonight. The issue centers on ensuring service and wages as final terms are debated locally.
Longanecker, superintendent of public health at Parkersburg, was chosen president of the Went Virginia Teachers for Peace League. The annual convention adjourned after a lengthy program with reports on vocational education and statements urging support for rural and city teachers, and proposed education reforms.
The West Virginia Golf Association rounds up details for its fourth annual state championship at White Sulphur Springs from July 12 to 16. Notables include Clarksburg and Fairmont players, hotel arrangements at White Sulphur Springs and Greenbrier, and a full schedule with medal rounds, match play, handicap entries due by July 12, and special trophies for winners and runners up.
June 16 reports from Amsterdam describe disturbances by demonstrators. Names appear garbled but indicate involvement of local officials and attendees. The scene centers on unrest near civic offices with no clear resolution stated.
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