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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

13

Army May Stay for a Long Time

Washington reports allow American troops from Mexico to remain at risk posts if deemed necessary for safety. Officials say national guard units in the southwest will be mustered for enlistment terms or until released. Colonel Morin, former Villa officer, was arrested near San Isidro for plotting against Americans.

Washington Mexico United Slite Tate Safety Départment Cormos Christ Tike Morin Villa Offcer San Isnhansa J. 5 Eereeal Hensen Kingsville Artest New Mexico Arizola Baker Dent Wilnon Wellamnent Seereuiry Lalor

Fears Assuaged by Visit of Sample in Columbus New Mexico

Mayor Venrs and Major W. Tt. Sample calm fears among Calumbi residents about anticipated trouble. Troops remain on alert as defensive measures are described as precautionary. Infantry in the town slept at their fort for readiness while trenchwork near the camp continued.

Rowan Columbus N.M Calumbi W. Tt

Funston Seeks More Troops for Border Patrol

El Paso May 11 General Funston reportedly urged expanding border patrol by mounting 2000 infantry on Texas ponies. He plans to recommend to Secretary Baker that cavalry limits are strained as Texas horsemen are mobilized for patrols due to scarce grass along the border. Welch-Cody marriage license issued. Cade files candidacy for Republican primary as constable of the district.

EL Paso Funston Texas Daker Fliat 111 Wold Cavalry Ilo Grande

Democratic Candidate Announcement For County Auditor

A clipped notice states Wuther A. Righter, a physician, has filed as a Democratic candidate for county auditor. The circuit clerk confirms his nomination and party designation.

Wuther A Righter Medcinl Ucket Arsensor

Fire At Wallaceton Theater Kills Twenty-Six

Twenty six people perished in the Wallaceton theater fire after a gasoline exhibit during a film show. Most victims were women and children. several children were trampled in the panic. The blaze occurred Wednesday night near Norfolk, Virginia.

Norfolk Wallaceton Here

Dedication of New Edifice Next Sunday

The new edifice at Luft Street and Beker Lane in Stanley Heights will be dedicated Sunday with three services. A morning service at 10:30, an afternoon at 2:00, and an evening at 7:45 led by Hislop W.M. Weekley of Parkersburg with local union representatives attending.

Luft Street Luf Street Stenley Heights W.M. Weekley Parkernburg Loca Hiiintors Union

Eminent bishop Bishop Weekley 66 years old. long ministry

The eminent clergyman Bishop Weekley of Willam County aged 66 entered the ministry at 20 and served as presiding elder and secretary of the church board. He has held three bishop terms, previously led Kansas City and the West, and now oversees a district including West Virginia Maryland and part of Pennsylvania from Parkersburg. A new building cost 25001 dollars.

Bixhon Weekley Willan Tylor Ani Iid Iilels Weekley Kansas City Hiahop Wits Kitcin Virginia Rluin Maryland Park Pennsylvania Parkershirg

Untitled historical note on property damage in strange report

A fragmented excerpt reports property damage from a heavy event near Cape Tow, mentioning the Gungor valley and Midland area. Details are unclear, with names and dates obscured in the OCR text.

Ehortoun Gungor Valley Piraller

German American Alliance invites reps to Chicago meeting

Indianapolis May 11 The German American Alliance announced it had invited Pennsylvania German American bodies to send representatives to a meeting in Chicago on May 24. The aim is to unify German American groups before the national convention and present unified political positions to the public.

Deglines Politiont Ntrigun

Plotters in explosive plot tied to Galician native Swierg

An alleged plot to explode dynamite at the Hillgut Tea Company premises is linked to Swierg a Galicia native. Agents traced plans through Ludwig the American consul and DeWoody posed as an accomplice to secure explosives on the Mahoning River bank. Investigators seek any accomplice while Schard from the Todd Company is named in the shell context.

LeWondy States Department of Notice Threaday Njeoxweutinn Ludwig Binh DeWoody Swierg Henderson Ute Mahoning River Scherx

Turkish War Office Says Troops Push Russians Far From Positions

May 11 report from Constantinople states Turkish forces in the Mount Gene sector on the Cire castan front drove Russians from positions nearly ten miles, capturing more than 200 men and four machines in an official statement.

Constantinople Mount Gene Cirecastan Foneth Thomeday Turkish War Office

Ray L Strother for Harrison County Prosecuting Attorney

Harrison County Republicans nominate Ray L Strother for prosecuting attorney emphasizing his legal training at the University of Michigan and Ohio University, bar admission in 1911, and long record of courtroom integrity. Supporters praise his oratory, education, and devotion to public service and law in a wide community.

Ray TL. Steothis Whsunhieg Pselqua Culos Almnaday Thurkhantien University of Weat Vere Universty of Michigan Hin Rma Buchinlor White Obie Hiv Tevin Ula Mletigam Poneesa Strother Thin County Bux Terie Herorshy Harrison County Tia Fan Ohio Pressontiig Ray L. Struthers Iin Tor Gort Ray L. Strother Wutsol Harrivan County Bert

Governor White's Campaign Rally In City Tonight

Albert J. White arrived from Salem and will address supporters at the courthouse tonight on the Republican bid for the U.S. Senate seat. Judge G. W. Atkinson plans to speak but is ill, clouding tonight's schedule. Charles Powell of New York visits his brother Richard A. Farland and Mrs. C. P51 Suttere.

Albert J. White Salem Gore Charles Powell New York Richard A. Farland Mra. C. P51 Suttere

Kiln Workers Withdraw from Potters Union at Sebring

Alliance Ohio May 11 Kiln workers withdraw from the Potters union at Sebring and threaten a strike Thursday night unless potteries offer no wage increase of twenty five cents a day. They accuse manufacturers of breaching a contract with the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters set to run until October 1 1917 and demand labor pace relief.

Edward Monge Priaidont National Brotherhoul Kiln Placé Sebring

Turkish jets strike dry docks and naval stores

An official Turkish air force statement says two Turkish aircraft dropped bombs on April 25 at the dry docks and Voll tanks in Port Said. The report notes the action targeted military facilities as part of ongoing hostilities in the region.

Berlin Turkjet Aeroo Nies Port Said

Airship falls into Potomac near Mount Vernon

May 11 A large hydro airship fell into the Potomac near Mount Vernon while en route between Newport News and Washington. Three crew were rescued and two occupants are missing. the craft’s condition and exact identities of those aboard are not yet confirmed.

Wasilengton Newport Washington Mount Vernon Fey Seach MarCinley Newport Nowe Mechanielan Phility Aitery Claveland Wodric Henplin). the (Baleakaued Wan Tenlyed Only Alieht Leiber Naleiliieen Goud Navy Annie Wullleal Sewport Hivan

Riot and shooting at Webster Manufacturing plant prompts walkouts

Riot and fatal shooting at the Webster Manufacturing Company plant last night sparked walkouts by workers. Four more strikers were hired to replace demonstrators as police and guards respond. two injured men named George Tool and Haymond Talley are hospitalized.

Webster Munufactucing Company TAO Emoyes Walt Trays George Tool Haymond Talley

Soldiers Menace Looms At Turtle Creek Armory

Reports state Lt Gonilt Hone In the Turtle Creek area, troops sent to the armory as several units may return home within four days. About 1,000 adult men reported for work at Wellinghory Electric and Manaf turing Company before gates closed, while other plants in the Pittsburgh district remain on strike for an eight hour day.

Gonilt Turtle Creek Abey Armory Petetitg Hy Wellinghory Cleetrie and Manatturing Company Pittsburg

Women Maccabees Close State Rally at Port Haven

The Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees held its state rally with a large attendance and awards for membership gains. ValleyReview of Slatersville initiated sixty new members earning the first prize. Grattan review won second prize for seventeen new members. Salem review led in delegations with twenty five or more attendees. The ceremony included dedications and memorials. Port Haven, Michigan is noted for a future $200,000 office project with a cornerstone set for October 23.

Benoit Association of the Maccabees Hela, Burt Ypsilant Mich Grafton Review Elledhard Hooper Portinron Hich Agwarda Arne Valley Revlew of Slatersvilie Grattan Review Salem Review Marion Review Patrmont Hop Forewlaar Tech Hota Waldo Mins Bina M. West Woman's Benefit Association Port Haven Miah Theonomat Ata ‘Sutizen

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