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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
A Paso dispatch reports twelve Americans killed, including their commander, with seventeen prisoners taken and four Mexicans killed in the same action. Mexican forces reportedly suffered higher losses. American casualties include wounded and captured personnel. Wires indicate inquiries to governors on mobilization.
A disrupted OCR of a 1910s booster campaign urges readers to join Booster Week three more days. It touts Overland trains, Edison phonographs prizes, and cash commissions for new subscriptions while promising no interference with work. The piece blends promotional praise for a Telegram-backed drive with references to national service and wartime rhetoric.
A diplomatic note from the Mexican foreign office claims responsibility by the American commander for a today clash near Villa Abwamaide Cherlet involving American and Mexican forces. It describes the death of a general and captures, with officials promising further details from the Department of State.
Washington reports indicate no firm confirmation of Mexican or border clashes. Secretary Baker and Lange confer with Wilson and War Department officials while hoping Pershing's team will soon relay survivors and casualty counts from Carrizal. The president plans no immediate congressional briefing.
Reports state three trainloads of adders loaded for departure as Carranza garrison at Juarez and Al Paso evacuate. Incendiary and erratic dispatches indicate cautious move southward during early warnings with wire trains prepared for action.
In Antonio on June 22 General Fusion urged General Pershing to expedite his report regarding the Carrial clash. The message called for swift military assessment and a timely update on the fighting.
Cape tain Lewis Morey of the Trath cav wiry reported to have led the detachment of the American suldivre which engaged the Mex Iran Carpiind in a June battle at Colpms Hue New Mexico.
Senate discussed the Mexican situation with a California author urging action. A Methodist Episcopal church conference is announced with Rev Gilbert Heany of Charleston to attend. Dorchester residents note an orchestra arummer recovering at home after ivy poisoning.
A work train engine derailed when a crane between Clarkabure and Pikwhure impeded the track. Delays affected service on Wednesday due to the accident near Catawha.
Ja Healy, dancing instructor, returned Wednesday night to the city from Cumberland Maryland. He was traveling to attend the annual convention of dancing instructors, but received a telegram announcing its postponement. He continued home on the next train.
Lawrence Monrr and Areh Jones, oil field workers, forfeited bonds in county court after a violent clash with Patrolman John Mraz near the Fourth and Went Pile streets intersection. Mraz suffered a broken neck and facial injuries, while Monrr was beaten severely. several witnesses described the confrontation and involvement of multiple men.
Domerville announces the death of a girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Somerville, after a long illness. The notice names Sancy Derihw Somervilly as the daughter and lists family relations and a few garbled details from the OCR, noting the passing occurred in Northtow and referencing local kin. The fragmentary text preserves the core fact of a local family obituary and the deceased’s parentage.
June 22 reports say a Tierman submarine reached Caratenga with a crew and a message for King Alton. A German autograph letter for the German emperor was to Madrid for King Alton as courtesy for a reception of Kamerun.
Martin Noon of Shinnaten was arrested Thursday by Constable B Small and brought before Magistrate William E. Blareher on a charge of obtaining $91 worth of goods by false pretenses from D. C. tid pill. Noon protested his innocence. the court set trial for next Monday afternoon and released him on personal recognizance to appear.
Reported incident centers on Red Handed dumeniasrin and James Yancey, two colored prisoners jailed on liquor violation charges, with deputy state prohibition commissioner John Mt. Tenney asserting arrests after finding a pint of whiskey with each man, while Moore’s friends recount a conflicting tale of an unmerciful confrontation and possible self defense during the patrol.
Fragmentary report notes German forces seizing key French trench positions along the front. The piece includes unrelated biographical garbles about Mrs. John Jacob Astor and various misrendered details, with no coherent connection to the battle item.
In the Verdun sector German forces attacked in force, engaging along the Mote and river banks, with intense fighting noted near Flintwood. Germans reportedly expelled defenders, then renewed assaults and briefly captured trenches before counter moves, amid heavy artillery and grenade exchanges.
A state health expert warns Clarkshire residents about waterborne disease risk. The June report from West Virginia officials lists findings from Clarkatuirk Water Works and Sewage Board and the state lab showing bacteria levels, urging purity in drinking water and food handling to prevent typhoid fever and related illnesses.
Busts fens Men's League dinner features W L Highland of Empire National Bank and G W Duddup ar discussing proposed fair trade legislation. O E la Vigne and Stephane Ashurst bill maintenance linked to price fixing, branded goods, and Sherman act concerns. Large chains oppose, arguing bill would let manufacturers set retail prices after distribution, affecting wholesale and retail trade nationwide.
The Greek government accepted demands from the Entente amid political turmoil. Skouloudis resigned as cabinet chief and the government faced internal criticism while Britain and France pressed for a reshaped ministry. Prime Minister Venizelos faced pressure as the note was delivered.
J Wan Hadigan of Clarksburg and Gorge St. Goodwall of Wheeling coordinated with Citizens Lumber Company to settle the fire loss claim. Total settlement amounts to 12 600 covering policies on the plant and warehouse. rebuild planned with brick structure and modern machinery.
All three defendants from Union were acquitted Wednesday night by Magistrate T. G. Nlonwarara of charges related to holding up John Pariah, a 65 year old minor, in a recent nighttime incident. The terse ruling ends the case against William and Minnie McDonnell Wehard iMge and another ally.
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