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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

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Americans Halt Move Amid War Department Warnings

War department and generals warned of possible Mexican incursions. Pershing to hold position with regulars and border guards on duty. National Guard in Texas Arizona New Mexico ready for patrols. Communications show plans for mobilization under new Hpe-Chanhecain organization effective July 1.

Punnron War Department Tell HY Pass Pershing Hunt Trevis Curran Chiba Nit Hershing Killamelt Pungion Department Oficial Alrely Mexico National Guard Texan Arizona New Mexico Adjutant Generale Nates Imardamen Hpe-Chanhecain Arn Pn Uebel Enuard Actley Sertter

Outlaw Band Activities Tension at Mexican Border

June 17 report from San Antonio notes border tension as outlaw bands operate near the frontier. General Pershing and Mexican forces are referenced with threats of attack if incursions continue. The piece suggests American troops may respond decisively to enforce the boundary, while front-line commands seek restraint.

BAS Antonio Tennral Funston Stat Umopa Pinstan Corona Mexico Dnatrantiona Poral Puiteton Atmont Walt Parranea Trevino Pershing

Consuis Alf Nanfred to Come Back Home

An item notes Consuis Alf Nanfred's return home amid military and transport movements. The report mentions rival factions at Laredo and a broader withdrawal affecting officers, with references to interior points and officials in multiple cities. The text is fragmented but centers on reintegration and procedural orders.

Consuis Alf Nanfred Laredo Puimig Hantin Conan Monforny Win Department Hin J. H. Silliman. Com Aaliille Canoniar Wilfie Mess Joo An Weuht Mwsteo City

unrest near Monterey City sparks tension in border area

June 15 report from Laredo Texas notes rising unease amid Mexican civilians and soldiers in the Hu. border zone between Monterey and New Laredo. Genera l Cacranza threatens warlike consequences if American troops enter the disputed Mexican territory already held by Mexican forces, prompting Mexican authorities to prepare.

Wild reports erupt in Mexican sheets

San Antonio reports wild despatches claim Texan independence moves and racial equality demands. An alleged Saltillo wire dated June 15 in La Voz De La Patria is cited, noting seven Mexican soldiers sent to Piedras Negras and depictions of revolution.

San Antonio Inter Negroes Saltillo Coshulla la Voz de la Patria Pied

Promoter Curley Promotes Major Boxing Ring Plans

Jack Curley manager and promoter of the Self-Play exhibition discusses upcoming events starring world champions Frank Goren and Joe Willard. He outlines potential Dillon Moran title bout in New York or Mexico if decided, and notes Willard may face Fulton. Also mentions Willard touring in exhibitions with sparring partners and other notable figures from the boxing world joining the circuit.

Jack Curley Peery Heresboutn Carlus Frank Goren Joe Willard Curley Menten Willard Goteh Dillon Moran New York Mexico Moran Winn Doclalye Sotory Willard Han Fred Fulton Dillon Moran New Prante Goteh Mat Curley Folel Myeeta Allcomere Howl Sélla-Floto Alreun Arthur Donnet

Tinplate Men to Hold Annual Picnic July 8

Appleton Wisconsin June 17 reports scrambled OCR noting Tinplate Men plan annual picnic on July 8. The fragment references army automobile trucks and transport details, but the text is garbled. key names or locations are unclear due to damaged source.

Tinplate Appleton Win el Pago War Department Tin Angleton Wen

Dedication Service at Barnes Memorial Tapes Church

A Sunday morning and all day service will be held at Barnes Memorial Tapes Church 41 Northman for the dedication of new Sunday school rooms and remodeled facilities. The Rev TN Tawler of Shumston will lead dedicatory services with morning preaching at 11 o clock, noon talks, and an evening program planned.

Barnes Memorial Tapes Northman TN Tawler Shumston

Roosevelt in New York Telegram Reports Health Update

Roosevelt in New York reports Theodore Hourovett’s comfortable condition after a mild illness, with physicians noting a light attack of pleurisy. A British destroyer was sunk in the Channel last night in a collision, with thirty-one crewmen saved and three officers missing. the Eden was reportedly sunk in the English Channel.

Tess New York Theodore Hourovett Wirpiger Eden English Channel Burreu

State Board of Education Meet Tonight at Waldo Hotel

The state board of education will hold sessions in room 204 at the Waldo hotel tonight and Tuesday night. The meeting will review life certificates and topics on normal departments and religious schools in the state. Members include McDowell County’s French as chair, M. P. Shanker of Charleston, P. J. Burdette of Clarksburg, C. N. Deahi of Morgantown, and Tyler County member She Tyler.

Waldo Hotel Texne Life Certifcates French McDowell County M. P. Shanker Charleston P. J. Burdette Clarkabusg C . N. Deahi Morgantown Mont Fairmont Fava Mindisaguvie Tyler County High Weboat

Wrangelistic Meetings Conclude Amid Converts Reported

The wrangelistic meetings led by Reva Karl Witt of Toledo and F J Top of Grafton at Union Meighte near Saltillo end Sunday with two services, one afternoon and one evening. Over forty persons are reported converted as travelers from Laredo brought the information and rebels have already burned up a key trail and torn ...

Reva Karl Witt Toledo F. J. Top Grafton Union Meighte Rll Suuday Ont Saltillo Laredo Humber Guy Trale Torn

Voters urged to mark the triple vote after nine tonight

Readers are urged to vote at nine tonight in a local voting event with discussion of winners and the need for turnout. The text emphasizes participation, urging members to persuade friends to vote and support the effort despite confusion and partial details.

Foren Hiei Jeter

Summer School Conference Discusses County Institutes

A county summer school conference was held Saturday morning at Washington Living High School. MP Shawkey, a former health superintendent, preached to about forty attendees. Discussion centered on county ministration and proposed changes to adapt summer school plans to more counties, with a recommendation to the legislature to modify the format.

Latta Tie University

Boulke Killed Assenatey Isuani

London dispatch reports Captain Unetke, famed aviator, praised by the emperor for downing French planes. He is believed killed in an aerial duel with French aviator Roger Ribirie near Verdun, after a Fokker aircraft was shot down two days earlier.

Asseniatey Isuani London Unetke Haveeen Roger Ribirie Hoelke Ribirie Krenchines Verdun

New Battles Reported on Dniester Front in June

An Austro Hungarian official statement dated June 16 reports battles south of the Dniester near Gailele and new clashes feared along the Volhynia front. The release notes ongoing operations and alerts across the front as of mid June.

Berian Dniester Gailele Volhynis

Soggy harbor town reports tense night of shelling

Vague OCR fragment describes Coopenhaven in June with soldiers, cannons, and warnings. The passage mentions crowding, food stalls, and a tense scene after shelling near a harbor. Names and places are unclear but indicate a wartime incident with damage and fear.

Robinson Lead Jumps to 297 After Recount

Statewide recount results show Robinson gaining in Berkeley and Wheeling with a large swing. Final tallies from additional counties indicate Robinson and Lilly as top contenders for governor and attorney general, with updates arriving today.

Robinson Judes Draid Idair Halla Prisary Lilly

Admiral Fiske Receives Album and Bouquet on Retirement

Washington June 17 On retirement from the navy Rear Admiral Fiske received two unique gifts. A scrapbook album with clippings and articles from around the world related to his career and a red white and blue bouquet sent from Lyons New York. The article traces his career from 1892 inventing a naval telescope rangefinder to service at the Yorktown and Manzanillo battles and notes his advancement to rear admiral on August 3 191?

Admiral Fiske Washington Navy Finke Daniele Finke van Ort Lyons N.Y Lit Naval Academy Ivon Lurene Fickw Wan Yorktown Valparalag Haitimore Henburn Ia Do Dunntro Clare Celle Manin Bay Piliniie Pobriary Hewan Naval War College

Rockefeller to Visit Coal Interests With Local Officials

Rockefeller Jr and a Consolidation Coal and Western Maryland Railway party arrive in the city aboard a special train. They tour the Helen ris mine and the coal holding along the line to Fairmont, with Jere Wheatright and C W Watson among the notable attendees. The group plans a Monday continuation after a Wednesday stay with Senator and Mrs Watson.

Dom D. Rockefeller, Jr Comempany and Western Maryland Railroad Mr. Rockefeller Bairmont Helen Ris Maryland Jerre Wheatright Baltimore Consolidation Coal Company C. W. Watson Airmont George M. Menning Marie Mont Prasdest Gray Western Marzlasa Railroad Company Pairmont W. Watson Rockefeller Fairmont Jeter

New York skirts industry felled by strike action

June 17. In New York thin women’s industry faced heavy disruption as 50,000 workers in women’s auxiliary apparel joined a strike now in its third week. An industry official attributed most major skirt manufacturers moving production out of the city following the walkout.

Aris Helwans

French Capture at Hill No 426 and Trench Attacks

June 17 report from the war office states German troops bombarded Avoecourt trenches at night and Le Mort Homme region suffered. After a violet bombardment of Hill No 426 east of Thaon French forces penetrated the first two lines and took prisoners. A criminal court jury failed to reach a verdict earlier. later air raids dropped bombs on Punt au Mousseur by German forces.

Renee Pahs Avoecourt le Mort Homme Thaon

Air raid report from Dunkirk region June 16 17 wartime claim

ARAD Paris reports a raid on June 16 17 with three airplanes bombing the Dunkirk region. No victims were reported though some fires started and the area sustained damage.

Paris Aeyshat Regi Dunkirk

Garrett Sells Ira Starkey to Sole Owner of Clarksburg Tire

Ira Starkey becomes sole owner of Clarksburg Tire after a week long deal that transfers majority control to Starkey while merging other local interests. The transaction aligns with ongoing business consolidations as Starkey asserts the future direction and maintains ties with former partners and suppliers.

Clarksburg Ira Starkey Handymetarn Widetront Heal Norview Hood Will Starkey

Excursion Train Change Delays Richwood Team Event

Richwood excursion by Healthsors and Ohio N Company to the city Sunday will arrive around 12 50 and depart instead of 6 00 as announced. Departure time altered to allow Richwood team to reach Norwood Park to play Norwood. Large crowd expected to attend the day’s events and return trains afterward.

Halthsors Ohio N Company

British sovereigns shipped to Philadelphia mint stacks

A report from Philadelphia notes British sovereigns have shipped across the Atlantic and been minted at Philadelphia and other mints over the last six months. About 16,300 bars of gold, totaling roughly $7,000,000, are stacked in the mint vaults with vast quantities arriving from Lew dawn Canada.

Philadelphia Atlantis Cal Imine Ib Canada

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