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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1916

Page

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Mexican Bandits Routed near Namiquipa Killing Forty-Two

Fort Worth AP dispatch reports a light American loss as 230 troops of the Eleventh Cavalry defeated a larger Vila band near Namiquipa seventeen miles south of Cust Wulrtachte. Forty-two Mexicans were killed. Major Robert T. Howse led the pursuit as Cruz Dominguee and Acosta’s force fled toward the hills. The victory boosts military morale and follows a prior defeat at Tempeh on April 22 by Colonel George A. Dodd's command.

Namiquipa Wirkulass Columbus Bierenth Cateniry Fcrcw Vila Bandlin Ojonalam Cust Wulrtachte Americas Command Robert T. Howse Cruz Dominguee Saila Acosta Neimral Conzulen Nik Athra Howse Ville Tempohte George A. Dodd

Charge With Pistols Says the Commander

The official report describes a cavalry action at Djoubles led by Major Howze where pistol charges were employed against Villa's men. Thirty American riders engaged the bandits, meeting resistance as ex Carranza prisoners held for execution were released.

Paso Ings Dand Villa Djoubles Majoe Howze Porahing Carranza

Ford 15 Sued by Navy League in District Court

The Navy League filed suit today in district supreme court seeking 100000 damages from Henry Ford the automobile manufacturer. The suit alleges Ford in some of Maed's public statements opposing military preparedness.

Wasmington Navy League District Supreme Court Henry Ford Aalting Maed

Convention Dates Moved to Deer Walk Bu For Amuciation

The executive council and the convention committee move the Amuciation annual meeting from Webster Springs to Deer Walk Bu. The event marks the association's tenth convention. Attending were H. H. Downs Welch provider of the union, GM. Rogers Morgantown secretary, J. C. Davie Wheelings rank, G. Bland Clarkaburgs uni 3.4, Tierney Weston, with Frank J. Haymaker and WA. Heam from Mors santown on time and place duties.

Veast Viewitn Pharmaceutical Amuciation Ab Ameetiie Wilde Hotel Getoclation Webster Springs Deer Walk Association Sounell H. H. Downs Welch Uniolition GM. Rogers Morgantown J. C. Davie Wheelings G. Bland Clarkaburgs

Hold Service by McClelland Bible Class Sunday

The McClelland Bible class holds a Gospel room service Sunday at 3 PM in the county infirmary on West Milford rand. The class quartet will sing and all are invited.

McClelland Bible Class County Infirmary West Milford Rand

Daylight Saving Time Set to Start Next Sunday in Britain

London May 6 The daylight saving change to move clocks ahead one hour is expected to be approved by the House of Commons on Monday and will take effect the following Sunday morning.

London House of Commons

Striking workers reject Herrs proposition in Pittsburg scene

A townwide labor clash unfolds as 100 First Methodist Church members plan canvassing and a service, then a luncheon and photos. In Pittsburg, strikers guard a meeting where F M Horn faces counter demands amid crowding and patrols.

Boy 8 Confesses to Killing Mother With Gun

In Portsmouth on May 6 Georgy Jordan an eight year old confessed that he shot his mother with a pistol after a quarrel over candy money. He told officials his father Roy Jordan killed her first though the motive remains unclear. The boy said he and a baby brother were present when the gun fired unintentionally.

Portsmouth Georgy Jordan Roy Jordan al Nother Shaun Jos Gores Fred Mittle George Kim

Big Sales At Local Furniture Store Break Records

Yesterday's sale at the Sni tor Furniture Company drew packed crowds all day. Expected long lines and heavy demand left many shoppers waiting without service as the sale drew overwhelming response.

Mark Snider Furniture Nalon Snitor Hurniture Wilm Balnk

Water Board Gets Clean Health Bill

The state tax commissioner audits Clarkaburg Water Works and Sewerage Board covering 1914 to 1916 find no discrepancies in books or vouchers. Expenditure details include construction, sinking fund deposits, and receipts credited to water service, supporting agreed credits in the period.

Water Board Mighlund Eventuin MG Yi West Virginia W. Va W.W Lomley Clarksburk Truman J. Lynch Willandf Lewis John C. Brooks Water Works and Sewerage Board Scotland G. Fghland Finch Q. Squiren Benjamin W. Borgers Whcwa

Oil Goneany Bride Shot and Legal Notices Spread

The report records certificates of incorporation for several firms including The Constant Change Ad Machine Co and The Combination Of Company with investors from New York and Nantington. It also notes Major John Morlois, eighth leader of the Sina Hein rebellion, shot by court martial, and mentions commutations for Hunter and Cosgrave. Major Mel Ridie fights in the Boer War and later seeks refuge in Paris with Maudé Gonne, linked to Irish circles as a modern Joan of Arc.

Commus de Lntington Cammack Medigy A. Brown Mutlenger Nontington Clarkebueg Harrison Caplin AA. Rolly Prank J. Waters Willian F. Buchter Robinson Jana JB Rabnnk New York Enone Duran GewaLt John Morlois Sina Hein Wntones Thomas Hunter William Cosgrave Mel Nide John Meliride Iriah Brigade Pit Moers

Banks to report holdings of foreign securities

The comptroller of the currency orders all national banks to report their condition as of May 1. Banks must disclose investments in foreign securities especially from waring nations. The data will show how much of the 600 million loan to the Entente Allies came directly or indirectly from banks and any German or Austrian sources via wire transfers.

Nnamvocianas Wasitington Eli Thornaultin

French evac trenches on hill 304 in Verdun front

Paris May 6 The French evacuated trenches on the northern slope of hill 304 on the Verdun front west of the Meuse after a violent German bombardment. The war bulletin states German efforts to advance were checked by French guns and a fresh German division sustained heavy losses while Athinka north and northwest of hill 304 were repulsed at bayonet point.

Paris Varydin Meuse Guna Aayn Atincka

The Modus of Brandi Wheeling

A garbled Wheeling notice hints at a clandestine venue with coded entrances and passage through a dark interior. It mentions suds and tanglefoot ace, a door south of Twenty fourth and Malmatroote, and a sequence of rooms ending at a horned nest and a modern drape in Wheeling.

Wheeling

Regulate Case of Milk in Clarksburg

Local council debated a long list of paving and building actions including street improvements on Mulberry and West Pike, school building projects, and payrolls. Ordinances to regulate milk sales faced initial readings as committees study city land transfer and roadway funding.

Clarksburg Elly Fonnell Biment Qwak Davis Seeanth Treet Elie Walle Walliy Fron Grover Mulberry Wolilgees Bhidern Allen Wunneyord J. G. Wallen Keeley Mradern Elty Til Telephonn Francaise Pagande Howe

Coal Output in Pennsylvania 1915 Production Decline and Rise

The 1915 coal report shows 246,707,774 tons mined with 89,277,708 tons of anthracite, down 1,811,935 from 1914. Bituminous production rose to 157,420,060 tons, up 11,525,538. Coke output reached 22,012,049 tons, up 4,848,326. Business activity linked to war demand boosted bituminous output.

Pennsylvania Jamon St. Roderick Department of Mines Matistien Binutatioun Harrisburg

Mrs W B Robbins Heads to New York for Hair Treatment School

Mrs W B Robbins traveled to New York City on Saturday to enter a Swedish school of scalp massage to enable her to give these treatments here scientifically. She has considerable experience in the field and expects to open a first class hair dressing establishment about tune 1.

W. B. Robbins New York City

Taken Home After Serious Operation at St Marys

Taken home CG Lowry colored, who had been in St Marys hospital two weeks, after undergoing a very serious operation.

Reeman CG Lowry St Mary's Hospital Ier Dolus Neta

Diplomatic Ambiguity With Germany Persists

Berlin not excited as Germany’s note leaves U S options unchanged. Wilson administration reports no contact from Berlin and expects no cabinet returns before Monday. Count von Bernstorff returns to the embassy from New York, awaiting instructions while officials await further word.

Washington Germany Wilson Lia Count van Bernstormt New York Tate Department United Weskvend Taker Cleveland Gene Harreson

Berlin Not Excited Over German Aote

Berlin shows little excitement as readers and dealers react to German note and Allied press coverage. Crowds fill principal streets, but apathy dominates. Reports note a calm mood despite wartime tensions and widespread newspaper sales.

Berlin Germany Pernons

French Yielding on Part of Germany

Fragmentary note details divisions among papers on Germany and a diplomatic document. Some sources claim Germany has yielded reluctantly while others interpret the document as a clear refusal. The piece signals varied conclusions in the press and references analysis by the United States.

Germany United States

Plans for Davis Pike Street building at Point Comfort

Dundee style project by D M Davis on Pike street Point Comfort and Mount Clarksburg calls for an eighty five by forty foot concrete brick and stucco structure with full basement loading area stalls barber shops storage on the first floor a grocery and general merchandise store and a carpenter shop. the second floor will hold three five room modern apartments designed by architect Ed Jerson.

D. M. Davis Pike Street Point Comfort Clarksburg

Addressing Judge Rohineon to Deliver Sermon Tomorrow

A misspelled notice states Judge James W. Rohineon of Starkshore will deliver an address tomorrow at the Adamaten Methodiet Epiecopal congregation at a stated time. The pastorate invites attendees to hear him, with a cordial invitation extended to parishioners and others in the easton area.

James W. Rohineon Starkshore Easton

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