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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1915

Page

11

Shortage of Munitions Threatens Russian Armies

London dispatches report Russian forces by the Dniester front shrinking under supply limits. Grand Duke Nicholas may pull troops to the new river line, as heavy fighting occurs near Lemberg and along the western front with French counterattacks and minor gains reported. Naval news notes cruiser Noxburg torpedoed near Wassellittle but able to steam. Posters urge recruits for Lloyd George's munition workers army.

Cocuren Reese London Dniester Russia Lemberg Nicholas Bug Petrograd England Ifaley Noxburg Wasse Lloyd George's Army of

Another Turkish success in the Caucasus reported

An official statement tonight says the Turks advanced on the Canezsan front toward Old, after fierce fighting. On the twenty third they captured about one and three fourths miles on the Harzbash bechts in Kelebozhari district, as the enemy fled eastward. Turkish forces also seized several hundred cases of munitions and other materiel.

Yar Mererisly

British cruisers attacked by a submarine near Scotland

London announced that two German submarines attacked on Sunday June 20, hitting British armored cruiser Roxbarret near St Georges from the Forth of Forth Scotland. The torpedo impact was not clearly assessed by the submarine crew, and damage and casualties were denied as serious.

Taree Berlin Pont St Guiles Forth of Forth Scotland London Roxbaret Cadeen

British inland operations report gains in Dardanelles area

An official Paris notice details land operations on the north bank of the Dardanelles from June 7 to June 24. It states French and British actions captured 509 prisoners and inflicted higher losses on the opposing side as troops moved along a front exceeding a mile.

Rece Paris Telzr Dardanelles

War Action Shifts German Troop Positions Near Warsaw

A London despatch reports German forces moving from Galicia to the Pzura front west of Warsaw, indicating another attempt to capture the city.

Warsaw City Galicia Pzura Warsaw

Arras Bombarded by German Forces Reported

Paris dispatch reports intense bombardment of Arras by German forces to the north and surrounding territory near Souchez. The French war office notes relative calm elsewhere as artillery fire continues in the north, with no cessation near Surrasche and surrounding areas.

Arras

Managers wonder how ten cent film service works

Jaude Robinson, manager of the Robinson Grand theater, reports a telegram from Arden Film Exchange claiming Paramount and Chaplin services can be offered in Clarksburg for ten cents. New York managers question how this low price covers wire and distribution costs, amid an addison set of limits.

Jaude Robinson Robinson Grand Theater Eustern Theater Paramount and Chapin Motion Picture Clarksburg Addiston Arden Film Exchange New Yor City TAL

Woodley Chosen President at Marshall College Huntington

Marshall College at Huntington selected Woodley as president replacing J L Corbley who led the school for nine years. Josefa Bosier, longtime superintendent of Palmont city schools, was named principal of the Fairmont normal.

Marshall College Huntington Boar of Regents Woodley J.L. Corbley Marshall Josefa Bosier Paimont City Schools Fairmont’ Normal

Carranza Army Advances Toward City Suburbs

A telegram from Vera Cruz to the Cerranza agency reports that General Gonzales leading the Carranza army has reached the suburbs of a city near Mexico. The message dated Wednesday indicates the move toward the target area.

Sassocurep ML Paso Une 21 Carranza Gonzales Biexio iCty Cerranzs Vera Cruz Wednesias

Inspectors discuss 1915 mining law district plan

In Charleston on June 24 inspectors from the Af teen district confer with Earl Henry chief of the department of mines about provisions of the new mining law passed by the regular session of the 1915 legislature. The meeting covers the geographic location of three new districts and the assignment of three new inspectors.

Charleston Afteen Department of Mines Earl Henry

Pipe Line Break Causes Spectacular Fires in De Wellsberg

A Eureka Oil Company pipe line rupture in De Wellsberg ignited multiple fires. Oil sprayed thirty feet into the air, igniting the Wagner residence and chimneys, and set a coal tipple at the Waster Coal Company ablaze multiple times before miners suppressed the flames.

de Welssberg Eureka Ol Company William Wagner Waster Coal Company

McGhee quits home as replacement sought in West Virginia

Governor Hatfield expected to appoint successor to Rev C H McGhee who resigned as superintendent. Clarence Matheney, a county constable, was among aspirants. fugitive from a road crew recently escaped from a West Virginia home and was captured after a tip. George Winston named as leading local successor candidate.

Hatfield C. H. McGhee Clarence Matheney Virginia Bridgeport Hill Huntington Industria Lace Huntington Wolfs

Weston Notes and District Court Actions

June 24 West Virginia items report a Catholic diocese official sentenced to six months in jail for violations tied to prohibition. A funeral service was held in Weston for Erminic Tenagelia. burial at Boty Cross Cemetery. Marriage licenses issued for Wilson P. Barlow with Alice G Allen, Charles G. Cunningham with Blanche Martin, Stephen Kilian with Amy Novak. A man named Ben in Jackson faced trial for vehicle offenses. Prohibition guilty verdicts and various local notices appear along with police actions in Pike County.

Weston J. Donohus Erminic Tenagelia Wheeling Consolidation Coal Company Chrksburg Fairmont Gratton Otter Church of the Immaculate Wilson P. Barlow Alice G Allen Charles G. Cunningham Blanche Martin Stephen Kilian Amy Novak Leon Schulte Edward Clark Ben In Jackson Pike Gre Streit McCloud

Wheeling Officer Seeks Missing Jos Bell at Prayer Meeting

Wheeling officer Fullerton of the city department reported a search at a 7 30 p m prayer meeting held near Third and Hickman for Jos Bell. Bell is said to be away from Miss Grice Keyes home and facing a charge.

Odlicer Fullerton Wheetlie Accoteaee Seppatice Jos Bell

Earthquake delays Independence Day plans at El Centro fairgrounds

Special committee names diverse civic leaders to oversee the Fourth of July celebration at the El Centro Fair Grounds after tremors. The program centers on reading the Declaration and a mass singing of the Star Spangled Banner with a monument display planned.

EL Centro Calif Ukenborg Citzens Gentral Garver W. Harmer G. W. Dudderar James W. Robinson J. Wads Coffman L. K Richards W Ic Taylor E. Flowers F. B. Haymeker Nusbaum D. of Ogden Prenk Fetm—berg Mog Sperry Wallison Lee Crile FL Weimer John Frangzan Charles G Coffman Dawman P. J. Lyden John MicNicol C. H. Harding John L. Rublio Phillip Clifford Barry Strother Hugh Jarvis John J.dolan L. Buttette Lucius Hose, Jr Jon O Brooks Haymond Maxwell Ohl Burghman J. M. Francois Lloyd P_ Souders Clarence W_ Leggett OL Dons Howard Mi Gore Charles E. Lamberd A. J. Fietcher JH Lewis Will E Morris Prank Stout J. Booth Barmy Curtin CB. Alexander George DL. Duncan Hence Heymond Ww. Poof GO Faas RT. Lowndes BB_ Travis J- M_Carskadom A_ W. Showalter Ro. Staren J.T Swasger J.carl Vance Fobn Ross Fobn Ross, Iz Dr. Cecil C. Post W.S. Siers, Robin Harrison. Howand Post Millant F_Snider E.G. Smith D J Carter J. Wo Aenew RA. Farland Dr Harvey_ Warner Charles B.johnson S. H_ Wells Thomas Coleman Clrde M_ Grist SR Bemney James T. Keenan John Gaudy Harvey Tobmson John Joxtrill Charles “Shinn George B Morpening A. P_ Stewart Howard Resinson i Pearlman R. J_ Gazer Allen Luther Haymond WS. Simerai J. of. Swartz Isaac J.cosson W. J. Parkhill D.W. Jacobs Ee Prunty Colin Wilson Ben Maple W.thyrd Willams John A. Tierner Stouck W. HL Cole John A. Barnes Lol Lockweed Cornell John i Metartr George CL MicKinler Osmond Ez W. A. Gerrd S Wame F.C. Weler Jonn Ohare Wilkens Freck G. Bland Charles M. Ernst al Judson Findley John C. ‘Southern Guy Tetrick A.C. Villiers George West T. Walliams AL I. Roberts a_ S_Law David Finger J. P. McGuire Thomas Boeum Frank J. Donohoe F. B_ Delbridge T. Wilson Grant Davis Jona M Flanagan SM. Meson G. Wdadderar Commit

Dedication Week at Adamston Methodist Church

Dedication week begins at Adamston Methodist Episcopal Church with services starting Sunday. The program includes a merit address by Governor Hatfield at 3 PM and a sermon by Rev J E Bird. Afternoon evangelistic service at 2:30 PM led by W M Miller, Epworth League at 6:45 PM with Ray Compton presiding.

Methodist Episcopal Church Adamston HB D_ Hatfield J. E' Bird First Methodist Episcopal Church Charleston W. M. Miller Epworth League Ray Compton D. Hatield

Thaw Trial Testimony Cites Witness Against Him

In a courtroom moment during Thaw's trial for conspiracy, the defense and State witnesses discussed the examination of Wilk as a witness. Thaw claimed he never saw urine in jail and his earlier statements were misrepresented. Sherbrooke resident John Stanchfield was noted as a business associate connected to the case.

Wilk Cailede Stanford Veriot Thaw Chow Sherbrooke John Stanchfield Matteawanee Hencon

Darst Visits Fairmont and Wheeling for Governor Bid

John Sherman Darst of Charleston a state author and city visitor, came from Wheeling where he attended the West Virginia Fire Underwriters Association convention. He stopped at Fairmont and Moundsville seeing many Republicans in support of his campaign for the Republican nomination for governor and reports a gratifying reception in Fairmont, Moundsville, and Wheeling. Senator Durst is calling on many Republicans with Clarksburg friends.

John Sherman Darst Charleston Wheeling West Virginia Fire Underwriters Association Fairmont Moundsville Durst

Stalin Consul Examined. Sanity Ruling Delayed

Teresa Victorian Halsa examined Thursday for the county fancy commission as to his sanity. The commission failed to conclude he was insane and he will be held for developments. Worry over unemployment appears to be his trouble. He has a wife and five children in Traiy and has been out of work the last several months. The case will be paid before the ralien consul.

Teresa Victorian Halsa Fnncy Traiy Theralien

Mail routes altered for Norway and Sweden

Reports indicate United States mail bound for Norway and Sweden is being censored. Postmaster General Burnessr directed on Thursday that until further orders all mails to those countries be sent on vessels direct sailing.

Ev Antocsa Tedress Washington Seceuse United States Norway Sweden Denoh E

SIORE Announces Hartland Couple Welcomes Baby Girl

A storke visit marked the arrival at the Hartland addition home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Robinson on Wednesday. The couple welcomed a baby girl with good health reported by the family.

Ome Warren Robinson Hartland Dobre

Wilson heads to Roslyn for talks with E M House

President Wilson rose early at 1 o clock to travel to Roslyn to spend days with Colonel E M House. They will discuss impressions from his Europe voyage and House is expected to brief the press on readings. The president will then continue to the summer capital of Cornish New Hampshire.

New York Wilson Roslyn E.M. House Europe House Cornish

British memorandum on order in council to be released

Great Britain prepares a memorandum outlining its response to American objections to its orders in council. The State Department will publish the document for tomorrow's newspapers. Officials will not discuss contents before publication. The memo is expected to influence the forthcoming American note on trade issues.

Amy Ascocares Washington, DC Great Britain United States State Department Moraine Dto Americ

Grafton Elks Prepare Delegation For July Coast Event

Grafton Elks announce plans to switch delegations around July 1 for timely arrival at the Pacific coast Elks convention in mid July. Two local members will attend as special delegates. WW P Kimmel, a former Grafton boy, will guide the party on the coast trip.

Grafton Elks Pacific Coast Order Todze Grafton Elis Acs WW. P. Kimmel Coast

Jarvis Family Visit From Texas City

Maj. Melrilie S. Jarvis of the United States Army and Mrs. Jarvis are in town from Texas City Texas for a two week stay, planning two months at Sit Lake Park then to Pom Leav. They hope for good health and to see home friends again. E Commonly was initiated into membership at a well attended meeting of Clarksburg Camp No 3 of the Women of the World Wednesday night in the Robinson Building. Alex Forman Morgantown state manager of the order visited the camp and gave an address.

Melrilie S. Jarvis United States Army Clarksburg Wootmen Robinson Alex Forman Morgam Order

Warden's Crucial Moves in Motive for Jail Murder Case

Coroner inquest into the murder of Mrs Edward Mat en, wife of the state penitentiary warden, reveals Warden Allen plans two heart to heart interviews with suspects. He defends using a final personal approach to establish identity of the killer amid cross questioning and continued control of prison by the warden.

Publication Suspends Writers for German Authorities Reappear

Berlin reports that publication of writers was suspended last Monday by German authorities and reappeared today as many states act against this. The note comes from London with June 24 dating.

Barespean Berlin London Vane

First Submarine Vessels Sent to Breakup for Scraps

The first U S government submarine was sent to the junk pile yesterday. The Holland 8 was hauled from the Delaware River for breaking up for materials. The Holland-3, completed in 1969, cost 190000 dollars.

Philadelphia Jane United States Tistor Europe Delaware River

Big R Fishers Prepare for Outing Prospectus

A two color prospectus for the Big R Fishers outing shows plans for the sixth annual Beemp Richards assembly at the Stump fern, five miles above Romer on the Potomac main branch. The two week trip starts July 16 with rail options, fees, and required gear listed, including full dress for some travelers and a reduced rate if traveling by other means.

Beemp “Richards Romer Som Potomac River

Auto crash in Chicago claims four lives and injures two

An auto accident in Chicago on June 24 left W Brank Kim, 35, of Burlington and Eva Landaul, 25, with fatal injuries. Also injured were J. High Point, Ta, and Misso MG Briges, with severe wounds. The Sun wagon collision occurred as they traveled, authorities report.

Chicago W. Brank Kim Burlington Eva Landaul J. (Wicker High Point MG Briges

Relief committees raise funds for sufferers in disaster

London reports a meeting of relief committees formed to aid disaster victims. They note substantial totals including 2090 06 pounds and 325 000 pounds allotted through the Imprest of Ireland to Cobb and Boars Wegner Frisanees, reflecting urgent finance efforts.

London Inmprest Ireland

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