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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

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Armies Armored Cruiser Sails as Special Train Aims to Move Americans

June 20 General Funston asked the War Department to bond National Guard units for border defense from Browning to the Pacific coast. He did not disclose numbers or station names but indicated a substantial mobilization, with San Antonio likely to host a large force, to ensure adequate protection along the border with Mexico.

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Booster Week Pushes Voter Mobilization in Telegram 10,000 Club

Report notes booster club members race to build a reserve by mobilizing voters. Campaign details include weekly offers to attract new members, with emphasis on front pages and largest current incentive. Also summarized are international tensions with Mexico, troop movements in Chihuahua and surrounding areas, and food shortages prompting refugee cover stories amid wartime strain.

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Armored Cruiser Sails Toward Mexican Ports

From San Diego June 20 with Admiral Winslow aboard the armored cruiser Ron Diego sails today for Gumymus or Manatlan Mexico. The Pacific Fleet commander in chief is aboard as the ship departs for its destination amid uncertain arrival plans.

San Diego Cali Admiral Winslow Pacific Heat Ron Diego Ousalip Gumymus Manatlan Mexico

Special Train to Carry Americans Out of Mexico City

Special Agent Rodgers in Mexico City notified the State Department of plans for a postal train to move Americans and other foreigners from Mexico City to Veracruz. He will stay at the post. Reports describe meetings and rising bitter sentiment in the Mexican capital, with no open acts of violence reported.

Washington Specal Rodgers Mexico City State Department Americana Vera Cruz le Post

Pennsylvania Mobilizes for War Strength Rise

Pennsylvania New York and Delaware recruit drive advances rapidly as the national guard is mobilized toward full war strength. Units move toward Mt Gretna camp while Home stations continue to hold troops. Governor Brumbaugh orders camp deployment and officers direct training as aviation volunteers and cavalry prospects are discussed.

Rulladelpita Pennsylvania New Ores Delaware Mt. Gretna Brumbaugh Brie Wade Anita Frat Houtermann Aeten Nervion Mexico Cavalry Pennsylvania Agro Club

Pride African Methodist church thanks district conference donors

Members of Pride African Methodist church express gratitude for generous provisions donated for the district conference entertainment held here last week.

Pride African ‘Methodist Episcopal Church Acasion

State Board of Education Meetings Extend Through Weekend

The state board of education, meeting at the Waldo hotel, expects to finish work on teacher certification applications by Wednesday evening. About 260 applications are under review, with twelve certificates granted so far. The board has yet to address graduates from seven private and dehumanational schools and ten normal training high schools.

State Board of Education Waldo Hotel Weven

Williams Guilty on Charge of Selling Liquor Unlawfully

Fred Williams was found guilty in the criminal court on a charge of selling liquor unlawfully. A jury failed to reach a verdict for Thuble Iritchard who sold unlawfully and posted bond to appear next term. The felony case against George M. Fowler was continued to the next term.

Fred Williame Wns Iain Doo Allan Fred Williawn Thuble Iritchard Ing Rink Ann Larry Najlon Wan George M. Fowler

First Regiment Eager to Go Mobilization in Charleston

Charleston June 20 A mobilization plan moves the First Regiment of Infantry West Virginia National Guard to join the Second Regiment at Charleston for deployment to the Mexican frontier. Governor Hatfield and Senator Chilton urged the change. Colonel Morrison of Parkersburg leads the Second, with many officers veterans of the Spanish American War.

Charleston Kanawha City Virginia National Guard John C. Bent Terra Alte Hatfeld United States W. #. Chilton Fideral Ulitia West Fae Bann War Department Sidh Colonal Cherie i. | Morrison Parkersburg Morrison

Mount Clare Murmurings and Local Notices

Local column reports a serious illness followed by surgery for Mrs. W. at a Clarkeburg hospital after 10 o clock Saturday night. Other items note A. C. Workman’s Charleston job, Homer Haynes’s Weston trip, and obsequies for Olive Malone at the Methodist church with a large, sorrowful gathering.

MT. Clare Dune Law Wan Livenay Lecenad Asia Amishy Clarknburs Jake W Worthy Davin Mineral Springs A.C. Workman Charleston E. L. Long Homer Haynus Weston Our Town Carl “Meredith Emory C. J. McKinney Clarkeburg Anne Mathesey Mien Olive Malone Workman Juniases Reynaldaville Thal

Appraisal Report for Jamon M. Garret Estate Filed

A county record details the appraisement of the late Jamon M. Garret with a total valuation. Appraisers listed include M Morrison WA E Morris and Arnott, assessing the sno enAire property and related assets.

Sno enAire Jamon M. Garret M. Morrison WA E. Morris Arnott

American Note Denies Carranza Demands Amid Tense Border Fight

The United States issues a blunt note rebuking Carranza for perceived hostility and insisting on protecting American lives and property. It states Washington will not back away from its duty amid rising tensions and warns Mexico that invasion threats will be met with force if necessary.

State Militia Mobilizing Amid War Tensions

A crowd gathers as statewide militia units prepare for deployment amid mounting conflict. The article notes public support for the force and highlights the solemn impact on communities. A young person’s life is remembered, with tribute to youthful potential cut short by the era’s harsh conditions.

Charleston Companies Seize Kanawha City Camp

Two Charleston companies from the Second Regiment West Virginia National Guard moved onto the Kanawha City site this morning to prepare it for the unit remainder. The Huntington companies were to join, as reinforcements depart southern parts of the state and arrive tomorrow morning. The mobilization camp, about a mile from the city, hosted 900 officers and men with many veterans of the Spanish American War and marksmen training on the Fille Range.

Charleston Recond West Virginia National Guard Kanawha City Here Maoralag

Half Pay Rules For National Guard Rumored Border Patrol

Western Union issues instructions stating National Guard members employed by the company who are called by the president for border duty will receive half pay while serving. The policy covers those in service for a year or more and entitles them to government pay for the period of duty, with the company compensating the balance up to a set rate.

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United tally shows gain amid recount in county race

A garbled report indicates a recount affecting a Republican seat as results shift. Names and precise figures are unclear, but the bulletin notes new totals and countywide validation of a 254 unit measure. The item implies procedural changes and official confirmation next.

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Driven Out 49 Anes Douglass Arie June 20 Arrests

Men, women, and children from Necazari Mexico flee as Governor De La Huerta orders citizens to arm. Americans detained and rounded up under armed guard for 24 hours in Nucosari and Pilaren, with similar actions in Nacoxari. Prisoners in Pirates ordered released at 8 o clock as international forces begin evacuation from Marico.

Anes Douglam Arie Necazari Mexico de la Huerta Ecivon Nucosari Pilaren Worning Ares Planx Nacoxari Amercane Celson Marico

City Well Represented At Druggists Meeting

Clarksburg will be well represented at the tenth annual convention of the West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association in Deer Park Maryland. The gathering opened Tuesday morning and runs for four days with several Clarksburg delegates already there and others traveling to join today.

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