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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1916

Page

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Fire and death toll reported in Carrizal engagement

Reports from Columbus and San Antonio describe American casualties and survivors after the Carrizal clash. Troops under Captain Boyd and Lieutenant Adair faced heavy Mexican fire with seven soldiers missing or captured. General Pershing’s expeditionary force struggles to reach safety as state troops mobilize toward the border.

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Raid Victim Details Arrest After Glen Elk Raid

A raid by state and county officers on Mancino Angolla builds in Glen Elk led to the arrest of Joseph Zaknorl Friday night. Officers seized 130 pints of whiskey and set bond at 5500. Zaknorl appeared before Magistrate V. Hater and was remanded.

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Posters to Warn State on Health and Penal Notices

The dispatch describes two items. First a Charleston hearing for James Tayne and James Yancey in Judge Carter's court with Yancey released on recognizance and Payne jailed again for violating temperance laws. Second a WV health drive plans large scale posters to rural areas warning about consumption typhoid and other diseases and advising prevention and reporting.

James Tayne James Yancey Jackyaw Lentare Charleston West Virginia Tate Health Department Morey Towan Aldawslt Usl Weill

Verdun Battle Offensives Shift Fronts Near Pleury

June 24 Verdun fighting continued as French troops under Allied command regain large areas north west of Verdun near Bil 120 and 321. French forces press the German lines in a vigorous offensive, reclaiming ground previously lost, with heavy combat around Pleury and Thiaumont works.

Pari Verdun Awlay Verun Bil Hodar Pleury Posseason Thiaumont Meuse

Birth Announcement for Baby weighing nine pounds

A baby boy weighing nine and a half pounds was born to Mr and Mrs John 8 Stone Jr at their home on Went Tike Street Friday evening, accompanied by John 5 Stone Jr. The baby joins the family as their first child.

Aire John 8 Stone

Two Men Sentenced for Liquor Violations

Tob Phillips and Pred Willams, laborers, were convicted of liquor offences and each sentenced to four months in prison. A fine of £300 was imposed, with orders to apply part of the earnings to the judgment.

Tob” Phillips Pred Willams Jared Withem

Horses scarce as Walliken fails to secure army horses

United States government agent W. L. Walliken arrives in town to buy horses for the army but can only obtain four head. Despite plans to use special car stock from Washington on the Baltimore and Ohio line, the hunt yields a meager shipment and the remaining horses are sent to Watson for the afternoon.

W. L. Walliken United States United States Army Viem Waston Mir Oegi Sane An Bose Westen

Turn Votes In Tonight In Contested Sweepstakes

A garbled notice urges readers to submit subscriptions and ballots tonight to maximize voting power and chances at valuable prizes. It promises substantial rewards for participation and hints at substantial incentives for early and large contributions.

Mr. Baker Dead After Paralyzing Illness at Fairmont Home

Mr. Baker aged 77 dies at the home of his son G F Baker in Fairmont after a week with paralysis. Survived by two daughters Mrs Thomas Jarrett Meadow Brook and Mrs H W G Johnson Clarksburg. sons Pred Baker Monon and G F Baker Fairmont. wife died three years ago. Funeral at his home Sunday at 1 0 o clock and burial in Shinnaton. Special court session set for Friday to handle pending matters.

Hoomoan Baker G. . F. Baker Fairmont Ciricken Bis Mra. Thomen Jarrett Meadow Brook Johnsen Clarksburg

10 000 Industries Register for War

The committee on industries paced west of the naval Eeted at te under the chairmanship of Hons. E. Coffin organizing the industries af the en for national service 10 Lhe event be mestang soln wine tin work. The of manufacturing 3 feet are nine.

United States

Americans Advance From Base in Chihuahua Campaign

Report from Chihuahua describes American columns advancing toward Callente under General Trevino amid negotiations over prisoners. Officials announce plans to relocate captured civilians and prisoners to U.S. lines, with conditions to spare hangings for those not yet tried. Local combat details and casualty notes are inconsistent in the scrambled dispatch.

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Patriot Order Grants War Duty Pay to Hope Natural Gas Employees

The company announces that employees who join the Mexican war effort will have their wages preserved and receive full pay while absent. This policy reflects the patriotic stance of the Patriot Order Iss and aligns with wartime support for workers serving abroad.

Hope Natural Gan Company JA4 Jts Mexico

Hay Resolution Advances in Senate for National Guard Drafting

The Senate committees today favorably reported the Hay resolution, adopting the relief provision for militiamen families and directing drafting the national guard into U S service. A substitute proposes discharge of dependents at one unit. Landon, June 24, notes Britain seeks ongoing talks with the United States on Mexican interests.

Senate Hame National Guard

No Change at White House Conference Report

Secretary Lansing and Secretary Baker met the president at ten in the morning for a conference. Roth stated no new reports came from General Porahing palley of the government. Captive of the fortress of Thistmont near Verdum was denounced by the war office as ground gained south of the aus.

Washington Lansing Baker White House Roth Porahing Palley Sucbangst Ier Seeneyares Berlin Thistmont Verdum Fleury War Office

Unclear historical dispatch reports loss near Petrogad steamer

Fragmentary text describes a maritime incident near Petrograd with many aboard and a total casualty or displacement figure around six hundred sixty. Names such as Delle Stewart and Carine Aart appear, but the fragmentary source limits clarity on exact events, dates, or outcomes.

Ordinance Authorized Bond Issue for Street Repairs

An ordinance to issue 24,000 in bonds to pay for brick street repairs on Turnpike from Barna’s corner to its intersection with Bey Smith, Seventh Street from Turnpike to Gott Avenue, Goff Avenue from Seventh Street to Sixth, Sixth Street to Gott, and Hill Avenue. twenty eight property owners ordered to lay new sidewalks at a regular Friday night meeting.

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Mediation Talks Rise Over U S Mexico Crisis

Reports say South American and Central American republics considered mediation offers in the U S Mexico crisis. Officials indicate the United States pursues only territorial prospects and sees no immediate mediation moves. Ambassador Neque of Argentina traveled from New York to seek guidance and was advised nothing could be done now.

Washington Republica United States Mexico

Benedict appeal to Wilson and Carranza to avert war

A wireless despatch from London reports that 1 Benedict has appealed to President Wilson and General Carranza to use their influence to avert war.

London Benedict Wilson Carranza

Recovery Report From Local Hospital Post Operation

A patient identified as Mize Mame Lome of Vittehure, Meagher, formerly under Rev W S Long, pastor of a central church, has been described as recovering from an operation. Medical staff express cautious optimism about a full recovery.

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Lilly Loses Lead in Wheeling Primary Recount

Recount results in Wheeling show Lilly losing in a close gubernatorial primary. Robinson gains in several counties, with Lilly's totals shifting across Putnam Boone and Monroe counties. Final statewide tally shows Lilly ahead by a narrow margin as recounts finalize.

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Chapman Killed at Verdun as German Fall

A Verdun combat report states Chapman, a New York member of the Franco American division, was killed yesterday during an assault that saw three German soldiers fall. The action reflects heavy fighting in the sector and ongoing U.S. and allied efforts.

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