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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

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Wilson Pressed for Swift Action Amid Border Crisis

Indications today that if American security is threatened by Carranza’s government, action would follow within hours. The War Department pushed mobilization preparations as Gen Funston’s forces on the border tighten. Officials warned that delay risks a break in relations while stressing readiness to back regulars with National Guard units. The Navy reports refugees will be housed without exposing ships to Mexican waters except in extreme cases.

Thorn Carvisul United States Wilson Carrenga Domendide America Pethoners Funston Washington Mexico Daniels Navy Department State Department México Frontera Mexico City Aluzatlan Tampico Carranza Bureau of Informatics AlexicanIy Omoinin Charion Muover Columbia Hoover Columbus Clarkaburs Alall Deserie Columibus Calimbin Alvin Creek Glentangy Domer Nowy Baller Femd Pirnosen Baller Col Jimbur

Fragmentary historical note on Dr Goft and war era

An OCR fragment references bin Mystrious father Senator Nwa than Goff and describes Civil War era plans. It mentions Dr GoM, a medical department admission, and two majors who were roommates during medical school in Philadelphia.

bin Mystrious Nwathan Goff bin Fue Gom Ban He Hospital Medical Department le Bop Goft Mediccal Slope Philladelphie

Freight Wreck Delays Baltimore and Ohio Train No 72

A freight wreck delayed the Baltimore and Ohio No 72 running from Parisburg to Geaston, arriving one hour and ten minutes late at 17:40. The wreck near Cairo Monday night blocked the line, but no one was injured. A fast westbound train No 1 was tangled at the intersection at 12:40, with service rerouted over the Short Line.

Baltimore Ohty Parforaburg Geaston Cairo

Water Purification Expert Visits City For Recruitment

The report describes Company K of the West Virginia National Guard under Captain Glenn F Williams deploying from the Armory at Court Street for a city parade. It notes recruiters at the Irwin building recruiting coast artillery and coastal units, with several named locals accepted and sent to Columbus barracks.

Court Atropt Firat Rogt West Virginia National Guard Eliot United States Army Irwin West Pike South Third Streets Alexander W. Johnson Tiernerd A. Lovalall Northview John H. Starkey Coast Artillery Murti , Hawston William J. Wandek Stone Idato Cayal Columbuy Taumday

Best Club Hustlers Offer Car Awards and Cash Prizes

An aggressive promotion touts a 10000 Club Telegram plan offering a free car within weeks and numerous awards including diamong rings pianos and hundreds in cash. Participants are urged to join by July 29 and secure nominations to earn certificates of up to 100000 votes plus additional prizes for top performers.

Ing Tonehine Beeen Stern Talegram Elf Mont Busluwan Certinder Overlanda Uae

Warning Against Misuse of Church Funds by Woman Solicitors

The Rev Dr W C Taylor pastor of the First Baptist Church cautions against women soliciting funds for missions in the church name. He says no church member or authority has authorized such solicitations and that all funds are handled through regular church channels. He warns businesspeople against potential misuse and urges protection from impostors.

W. C. Taylor Firet Baptist Church Mauon Hoimn Missionn Firat Bayuet

Embargo Affects Mexican Forces at Border Town

June 27 report says export embargo to Mexico harms supply lines. Mexican troops recently left Nuevo Laredo as they could not obtain forage for horses from the border side, impacting Punston's headquarters.

Ban Antonio Mexico United Teporte Punston Ireneon Nuevo Laredo

French recapture trench area in Thiaumont sector Vi ctim

An official war office statement reports French forces retaking more trenches at Thiaumount in the Victim sector near Paris. The struggle for Figury village continues with ongoing combat. Three Allied aircraft dropped shells near German positions by the Diegan river. Concurrently, Lloyd Duff is found guilty of a liquor violation by the criminal court grand jury.

Paris Thiaumount Gay Figury Dielgian Seus Criminal Court Grama Lioyd Duff

Heart Died McNaughton Brother and Kin Notified

McNaughton, 32, died Monday evening at a hospital after lingering illness. He was an employee here for three months, living with J. T. McNaughton a brother and Mrs G C Person a sister. Survivors include Mr. and Mrs. J McNaughton of Ravenna and Mrs Alvin Crate of Wellsville. Funeral arrangements not yet made as parents arrive from Havanan.

McNaughton Welock Watt Havanan Allen Thenlilpidgee Tins Ul Thinery Tia Bown Paterson Goft Waaker Mra Mr McNaughton Ravenna Oy Lite Paremus Joli T. McNaughton G. C. Porson

Debate on Mexico and Germany sparks House attack

A deputy attacked the United States for considering action against six nations including Mexico while omitting Germany over submarine warfare. He contended Berlin continues undersea aggression and warned Washington against protest. The discussion followed a note from Secretary Lanning to Mexico and was opened by the deputy.

Rio Heraneiro Junge 27 Firagit United United States Thin Depuity Mexico Lanning Germany Spoaker Ansertel Washington

Heavy Suit Gases Aboard Train Arrests After Flight From Station

Four of the biggest men tied to a prohibition era raid were arrested late Monday night as they alighted from the Pittaborg Flyer at the local railroad station. They moved canes into a automobile and were charged with carrying hemp for another, with cases to be bound over before Magistrate Jackson V. Carter. Deputy Shari Wolfe and Special Officer Car ton Wine led the arrest. The lighter case contained 227 points of figure.

T. Waldo W. Cork Ranford Lewie Pittaborg Shari’ Laeo Wolfe Voltare Jackson V. Carter

War Outlook Heals Breach Between Carranza and Villa Factions

Report from Al Paso notes villa supporters shift to Carranza side as a breach in the Mexican alignment appears to close. Villa, not at Juarez, remains in Rio Florido with troops and rumors of movements toward the north, while Pershing's forces tempo and logistics near the Chihuahua rail line stir the region. Political and military leaders in Mexico work to unify factions amid uncertain developments.

AL Paso Mewlonin Carranti dJudret Mosienn el Puno Rio Turide Chinahua Sheral Manuel Medinavtella Villa Atatt Jann Wal Robles de Guumeres Trevinc E Ui North America Masitan Pershing Telesico Coxtreran Canuto Narcella Caraveo Huartm Ville Abnatiads Ameéicaat Gorsaie Lye Fondatista Jimi Sould Boatillevelop

Cael Funeral Rites Held for Local Resident Joseph Cael

Funeral services were held for Joseph Cael a well known resident of Iambia Mines son of Mr and Mrs amie Cael who died Tuesday morning at home following an illness. The service was conducted at the Cromble cemetery with the burial at 10 o clock Tuesday morning.

Joseph Cael Stremn Amie Cael Iambia Mines

Welch to Resin Flags to Milotea

Fragmentary notes describe a wartime or ceremonial event with named individuals including Frank J. Welch and Gertrude Brown. The text references a presentation, colors, and a flag ceremony led by a sergeant, with dates and names obscured by garbled OCR.

WELCH Milotea Frank J. Welch URAL Airview Mide Minnow Gertrude Brown M. Mason Stra Willan Com Frank AhulUeworth

Maryland unit embarks for Texas border transport

The Maryland regiment prepares to depart for San Antonio Texas with four ample regiments and 60 transport planes. Trains carry troops from Camp Harrington toward the border as orders move up to relieve the front. Travel time exceeds three days and crews report slow movement for safety amid mobilization.

Maryland San Antonio Harrington Piret Maryland Tuglinont Baletiniorn Chto Cowie Lo Borgir Twanty-Tve Bor War Department

Vannort Called In As National Guard Officer Reports

Clarence Vannort second lieutenant Company K First Regiment West Virginia National Guard to report tonight for front assignment. Captain Glen W Willem says Vannort may receive fire training Tuesday afternoon or evening as aviation school monitors study art of lying on. Adjutant General John C Bond of Charleston awaiting confirmation.

Clarence Vannort Leutenant West Virginia National Guard Wedmonday Aviation School Glen W. Willem Cam John C. Bond Charleston Vanner Willlane Nyenemge Liat Vannort

Progressives Back Hughes as Support Grows

Telegram replies show early progressive backing for Republican president candidate Charles B. Hughes. Letters from J. Brains Shanklin and George A. Laughlis, plus former Governor W. Glasecock, express enthusiastic support. Respondents say they will actively back Hughes and seek unity among progressives.

Ing Progresalvea Tnt Charles B Hughes Mr. Hughes J. Rranés Shanklin Winton George A. Laughlis W. . Glasecock Morgantuen Darter Chartra Soe Mun Bether

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Carranza Local Water Works and Sewerage Board Alea 6Th Infantry Yea Altioat Evan Jusnees Mie Taylor Fleury Verdunts Duff B. C. McNaughton WAR Outlook Juarez Rio Florido Otiened Adjutant General Bond Aviation George Laughtin W. £. Glasscock J. F. Shanklin Aives Muphen Hugtite
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