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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

11

TWELVE AMERICANS KILLED AT WAR OFFICE REPORTS

SAN ANTONIO June 33 enorat fing reported to General Pune thin today. The report on the fighting near Carrizgt indicates twelve Americans killed and many wounded with new details from General Pershing and General Borshingham. The casualty count at Carelbal and nearby actions cites twelve killed and seventeen prisoners, with fourteen missing. The Mexicans claim captured horses and twenty miles of territory.

WAR Office San Antonio Enorat Pune Hleventtr Bnstraire Pershing Charles Carelea Paso Ameri Eatty Caerieal Will Allamada Hattie Cirelaal

Mexican Foreign Office Reports Carrizal Battle

A Mexican official communication to the United States, delivered to Secretary Lansing, notes an engagement near Villa Ahuatutla, Chiapas, with about 200 American troops against Mexican forces. Casualties include General Foil Gomes and several soldiers. the Mexicans question why American troops were so far from the base near the Central railroad line.

Wshington Mexican Foreign Office Carrizal Desata Lansing Eliseo Arredondo Aguilar Carramza Department of Plate Villa Ahuatutla Chi- Tuahua Foil Gomes Nur Priaanery Carrinal Ciudad Sumex Point Mexico Columbus

President Will Await Pershing Report On Border Clash

Washington June 22 A fog of official uncertainty hung over reports of a clash near the Mexican border as American and Mexican troops were said to have skirmished. Secretary Baker briefed President Wilson on battlefield dispatches while War and State Department officials conferred. no official confirmation or explanations were given.

Washington Jossen Erin Baker Wilton Mexico Fe Department Lanning Cangremforsl

Booster Week Prompts National Guard Draft and Motoring Prizes

National guard draft talks, Pershing reports awaited, and a booster campaign drives subscriptions for the Telegram. The paper touts Overland touring cars, a Matchless Milton piano, a Diamond Disc phonograph, and valuable prizes as incentives, urging readers to join before the close. Political and local campaign notes mix with ads and campaign milestones amid wartime context.

Hoonter Eigar Elgin Nes

Carranza Garrison Evacuates Juarez Amid Border Move

Evacuation of Juarez progresses as the Carranza garrison withdraws toward the Rio Grande. Three trainloads of Poles dis reportedly moved southward with three more trains prepared. Despite departures, guards remain at customs, and General Gonsales headquarters. American officials expect completion within the day as Mexicans retreat beyond the range of Amartona.

Port Biles

Somerville Girl Dead After Long Illness

Saucy Dértha Somerville aged 10, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Somerville of Northview, dies after a long illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 10 in the United Brethren Church, Norh How, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. parents and siblings attend.

Somerville Charles Somerville Saucy Dértha Somerville Dhuieblet Charlon Sanerville Northview Duces Airle Charles Sonumpeilie Neat Mefort Seeenshiie Ruth Aml Bonnerville Interes United

American Aviators Barred From Comment on War Inquiry

CAN NOT REPLY PARIS June 2 The American Aviators in the service of France cannot comment on or copy to the inquiry from the Avro Club of Merton regarding retirement to lake service in the American army in the event of war with Mexico. They are prevented from replying by enlistment in the French army for the duration of the year and are under military discipline.

Paris Aervice France Avro Club Merton Lake Servic Maxico Rovern Pruner Agi Garibaldiann Imam Geirowd County

Mobilization calls for Eighteenth Infantry units near Mt Gretna

Soldiers and men of the Eighteenth Infantry Virxt Meld artillery and support troops assembled at their armories on Thursday in response to a mobilization order. The Second Army also includes the Tenth Infantry at Greensburg and the Sixteenth at Os City. Appeals are being made for recruits to reach the required strength.

Pittsmong Eighteenth Infantry Signal Corps Anserbind Mt. Gretna Second Arleade Tenth Infantry Greensburg Osl City

Davison Killed at Sedalia Factory Wheel

Luther Davin son aged 23 was instantly killed at the Natural Gas Company's station on the Schutte farm near Sedalia at 3 o'clock this morning when caught in a large wheel. He presumably fell into the wheel while attempting to unjam it. His body was mangled with broken bones. He left a wife and two children. He was foreman of the line where the accident occurred. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Salem Luther Davinson Stope Natural Gas Company C. G. Schutte Sedalia Dt le Jnares Dolomth

Germans Capture Front Line Trenches Of France

Local business men plan to analyze the Sherman antitrust fair trade bill at a Clarkeburg dinner. The event features G W Dudderar and William Vigne discussing Honest Advertising and Trade Conditions, with backing from the American Fair Trade League and several national associations.

Waldie Vo de Highdamd Bipiew Nethonal Benk Tlon Bank Craakin G. W. Dudderar Rad Leto Have Cle Viene Feeral True Commission American Faiy Trade League OrenoAt WiweuKe Ie Klephone-Ashurwt Priew Bill Whiel Congrem Lu Vlano Bureal New York Tribune Aloliverite Adilroee Joral Adrer- Haing Cate Liem Marshall Field and Company TL H. Macy and Company Euibar Honda Teado Sherman Sive Chauta la Vigne National Retail Hardware Association Jncelera Auial Association Board of Trade Clarkeburg Buanos Men's League Min

Verdun Sector sees night attacks. Germans gain trenches

In the Verdun sector after violent night assaults German forces initially capture front trenches near Fallin wood and Chénoté in Ain meter. They attack on both banks as heavy bombardment continues. On the right bank violent engagements occur south of Fort Vaue with Germans gaining ground at Fumin wood but are expelled. later they renew the attack and seize trenches. A German grenade burst near Hill 331 is reported.

Linn Fallin Wood Chénoté Ain Meter Ahott Foros Mnien Winal Oe Hill Groum Fort Vaue Thay

Local water safe says state expert in Shinneton arrest

Marti Soon of Shinneton was arrested Thursday by Constable T B Smvil and charged with obtaining goods by consign ment worth 915 from C C Bargell. The accused protested innocence and the magistrate set trial for next Monday, with personal recognizance granted to appear.

Marti Soon Shinneton T B. Smvil William 2 Starcher Thie Ciy C. C. Bargell Thin City Jaléa

Monthly Water Board Report Promotes Clean Water Health

A city report to the Clarksburg Water Works and Sewage Board emphasizes public health gains from pure water and sanitation. It cites typhoid fever impacting thousands annually and notes bacteriological tests showing zero harmful bacteria in June samples, endorsing continued water purity efforts.

City Water Board Clarksburg Aaron Arkin Atate ‘Board of Health West Virginia State Morgantown W. Va Clarksoure Water Works and Sewerange Board Iec

Nomination of Gregory for Attorney General Advances

June 22 reports Gregory won President Wilson’s confidence and remains poised for Senate action next week. If approved, John W. Davis would be named solicitor general, with the Davis nomination seen as likely if Gregory clears the Senate. A second item notes an Alpine mine clash injuring one and wounding two near Alpena, amid marching industrial dispute tensions.

Davis Senate Washington Altorney Thomas W. Gregory Charles E Supreme Court Wilson John W. Davis Ersaral

Aged Woman Sarah Davison Dies at 93 in Salem

Mrs Sarah Davison aged 93 mother of Fred E Davison of this place died Wednesday morning at her home on Racoon Run of diseases incident to eld She was a pioneer resident of the county and widely known She was a mother of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years The body was brought to the bar of Frank E Davison here and funeral will be conducted from his home Friday afternoon.

Salem Sarah Davison Fred E Dariseon Eanty Methodist Episcopal Church E. Davinson

Red Handed Demiee Harris and James Vencer in Jail

Harris and Vencer, described as colored, are prisoners in the county jail awaiting trials or hearings on charges under the Yost prohibition law. Deputy state commissioner of prohibition Tenner states related details about the case and alleged involvement of others.

Demiee Harris James Vencer Yost John i ‘Tenner Prohibition Herre Bay Yancer

Greece Accepts Entente Demands Amid Cabinet Resignation

In Athens on June 23 Greece accepted demands from the Entente and faced a political crisis as Premier Skouloudis and several cabinet members resigned. The government claimed no cabinet existed as the foreign office held the note, leaving the state without a functioning government while tensions with Britain France and Russia persisted.

Athens Condi Greece Skouloudia Foreign Office

Wallace Arrives With Troops to Kanawha City

William 8 Jarmy arrived here Thursday to join federal service at Kanawha City. About sixty five men are to be hired to the regulation. No call for additional soldiers yet, but Adjutant General is expected to act promptly if needed. Camp Kanawha serves as the general training camp.

William Jarmy Sarvice Virginia Kanawha City Arulls Kanawha

German Submarine Presence Reported in Madrid Area

A garbled dispatch notes a German submarine arrived today near Madrid and a delegation or entourage was sent to receive an autograph from a German leader. The report mentions Emperor related symbolism and Austrian naval ties, with uncertain locations and names.

Gert Karaerns Articina Mulogtaliig Herman Camn

Delegate from Oberlestion to the central election

Olibert T Bea of Oberlestion is noted as a delegate to the central election, with details indicating his role in the regional assembly and participation in the official duties of the delegation.

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