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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1916

Page

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No New Orders For The Militia And Special Matinee

Special matinee at 12 30 Saturday afternoon for school children features The Great Spleel and a concert for the youngsters. Generals Scott and Funston set to begin their eastern journey tonight as cabinet discussions rehearse Mexican policy with no militia orders to the border. Secretary Baker states no change decided and intervention in Mexico being considered.

Scott Funston Washington Baker Mexico

Conferees Quit Texas City of El Paso Report

General Obregon began moving south before dawn while Generals Scott and Funsion were set to push eastward tonight as conferees in El Paso reportedly quit. The dispatch notes evolving troop movements and strategic shifts in the border region amid ongoing operations.

Texas EL Paso Pitas EL Paso Obregon Scott Funsion

Neutrality Violation Charge Filed in Alamogordo

Jesus Jug por Jurado is held on a charge of composing to violate U S neutrality. Ha Wan was arrested at Oro Grande after reports he planned to organize Mexicans to return to Mexico and take part in a revolution.

Jesus Alamogordo N. M United States Oro Grande Mexico

Diplomatic Delay Hopes From Carranza Envoy Return

Washington May 12 General Carranza s ambassador Etiseo Arredondo sailed today for further instructions amid stalled border talks. Officials expected Carranza to inform on the conference but no written agreement emerged. Generals Scott Funston and Obregon were united on key aims and future operations in the border zone as negotiations paused.

Washington Etiseo Arredondo General Carranza Carranza Helios Scott Funston Obregon

Army vet killer fires. two dead in Leavenworth

Leavenworth Kansas May 12 Sergeant James O Jackson and Mitchell Emontine Brown 22 were killed and an unnamed woman was dangerously wounded when William White a Black man released from army service yesterday opened fire across the Missouri River Don t know full details.

Leavenworth Kan James 0. Jackson Mitk Emontine Brown William White Fort Levenworth White Missouri River

Wooster College Installs Dr J Campbell White President

Dr J Campbell White, longtime head of the Laymen's Missionary Movement, was inaugurated president of Wooster College at Severance Gymnasium with about two thousand attendees. He is the first alumnus to head the college, class of 1890, during May festival week which also features the crowning of May queen Miss Mary Marvin of Tarentum Pa.

Wooster J. Campbell White United States Canada Wooster College Severance Gymnasium White Woostar College Mary Marvin Tarentum

Central Pennsylvania Quarrying strike over alleged unjust firings

In Hazleton Pennsylvania on May 12 eight hundred workers at the Central Pennsylvania Quarrying Stripping and Contracting Company walked out. They allege two engineers in Harleigh were dismissed without cause and demand reinstatement. David Heejann, a local firm member, claims the strike is tied to a scheme to undermine his bid for the Republican national convention delegate from Luzerne County on the eve of primaries.

Hazleton Central

Veteran Patriot is an Ideal Delegate from Fifth District

Col Monry Solomon White of Matowan a veteran Republican and notable figure from Marshall County is featured as a delegate candidate for the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Born July 12 1840 his career spans lumber manufacturing and politics including a term in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1872 to 1876. He served in the Union Army losing a leg defending the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge at Fairmont and was briefly a prisoner of war. White later held roles as United States marshal deputy internal revenue collector and state senator, repeatedly contributing to party leadership.

Solomon White Matowan, S Chicago Arehto Campbell Colonel White Monongalia County West Virginia Philadelphia Nte- Dublicans Marahall County House of Delegates Hie Regialatann Wiilte Sixty West Virginia Baltimore and Ouse Fairmont Geenral Jones White Devin Labinis FL Kenble Harrion County Aledo Lizzie L. Flan Moundaville Henry M. Matthews Morrison Ajstriot

Fire Destroys Block in Sandusky. City Seeks Mutual Aid

Noon blaze in Sandusky destroyed a downtown block and spread to a nearby area, threatening shops and prompting City Manager Ward to request assistance from Toledo and Elyria fire departments. Firefighters battled a rapidly spreading fire from unknown causes, with several injured and at least one pole damaged. Estimated loss around $400,000.

Sandusky Ward Toledo Elyria Horace

Failboat Man Payne Seaboard Official Seeks Farm Land Links

Failboat Man J M Payne, now with Seaboard Air Line in the transportation department, told Telegram reporters there are many topics discussed in other papers about the South’s future. He cited the back to the farm movement and urged interest in acquiring thousands of acres of woodland land along the railway’s new extension at a very low price.

J. M. Payne Seaboard Air Line Railway Transportation Department Mr. Payne Wald Seabdira Aly Ida

Reverend McCuskey to preach at two graduation services

The Rev. Roy McCuskey of Shinston will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to Lumberport High School graduates at Lumberport on Sunday morning. He will also preach the baccalaureate sermon for Clay District High School at the Shinnotten School Auditorium on Sunday May 21.

Roy McCuskey Shinaston Lumberport McCuskey Clay District Shinnuten School

Scott to Return Washington After Border Conference

May 12 Major General Scott to return to Washington and General Funston to San Antonio after Baker reports the border conference with General Obregon was concluded without agreement. Jamaica sugar cane production cited with about five percent of crop affected annually.

Washington Scott General Obregon Baker Scolt General Funston San Antonio Jamaica

Local man wounded in overseas campaign in Ottawa report

Sidney Aitken of Clarkaburg Wisconsin listed among wounded in Overseas campaign as night patrols by militia depart?ents present in Ottawa. The item notes local casualty involvement and emphasizes ongoing military actions in the area.

Aswesiston Privel Ottawa Sidney Aitken Clarkaburg, Wi Vis Militia Departiigns

Kelley Dead Parkenramag

Patrick Kelley aged 30 dies at home after three years illness in Clarksburg. He was a well known railroad man on the Monongahela division and a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and Columbian lodge. Survived by parents Patrick and two brothers and a sister. Funeral set for St Xavier’s Church at 10 Saturday. interment Catholic Cemetery.

Parkenramag Witeiam P. Keiley Ptt Hymn Street Howie Kelley Vnio River Division Iit Monongat Aml Olle River Divinens Patrick Kelley Ln Nluy Menongah Docraneit Hn Mhof Enterpriay Indwe No. 25 Ancient Order of United Warkmen Fenigbis Columban St. Xavier Chikeh Slater Thome IL Kelley Clarksbure Joseph Wome Sarah Kelley St. Xavier's Church Weluck John Meliride

Former resident Newton J Williams dies in Gunton Lewin County

Former resident Newton J Williams age 70 died Friday afternoon at his home in Gunton Lewin county after a lingering illness. The body will be shipped to Salem for funeral services and burial Saturday. He retired from the hardware business years ago and moved to Gunton five years ago from Sule where he had worked many years. He was a member of the Salem Judge Jot Add Follows and Sales Seventh Day altist church. He is survived by his widow and one adopted child.

Newton J. Williams Harrison Comety Phriday Hhe Lome Gunton Lewin County Aingering Wnoay Hustlal Salem Howe, Bathday Horning Willian Uedge Gnaton Salem Tudge Altist Church Willismes Vins Tevesa Lewis County

ASU In Dublin With Premier Asquith On Ireland Situation

Premier Asquith arrived in Dublin and was driven to the royal lodge for a conference with officials and General Maxwell about the military situation. The visit followed a light radiation note noting electric lamp behavior.

Dublin Ireland Asquith View Royal Lodge Elilora Taion Maxwell

Ingraham Named Assistant Secretary of War in Portl and

William M Ingraham takes new post as assistant secretary of war facing strong scrutiny from Secretary Newton Baker amid duties in the department An attorney and former probate judge from Portland Maine his home city he must learn the job quickly under tight pressure

William M. Ingraham Newton D. Baker Pepial MireTpernham Hes Sarvid Portland Mey

Crawford Better as Condition Reported Improved at St Marys

Archie A. Crawford, patient at St Marys hospital, was reported somewhat improved today though his condition remains critical. Local hospital bulletin notes continued fragile status and slow recovery progress.

Archie A Ford St. Mary's Hospital Ry Lows

Dedication of new United Brothers church in Atanley

An account notes the dedication of the United Brothers church at Atanley Holghta with the Sunday achant of the 1Adamaton United loth red church beginning promptly at 6 p.m. on Sunday morning.

New New United Brothres Atanley Holghta

Ex Governor White Angers Democrats at Park City Meeting

Former Gov Albert White Jr of Parkwrature spoke to a Democratic audience on a Thursday night, criticizing the Wilson administration and Panama Canal policy. The event drew strong turnout but many Democrats remained seated while Judge George W. Allingon could not attend.

Parmor Albert Jr. White Parkwrature L Wade Coffman Vite Sue Court Fine Publican County Excentivy Willan H. Tuylay White United Staten Sonator Povernoy Panama George W. Allingon

Makers for Coney Island Visitors by Thomysun

Freneric Thompson, the taymaker of Gothium, is on the job to produce lavish makers for visitors to Coney Island. In his New York studio he has developed devices that enhance outdoor sports and summer fun for New Yorkers at the playground.

Freneric Thompson Taymaker Gothium Coney Island Ne Seetusian Hin Cheery Nttle New York Coney

Captain Karl Bod decorated by the Emperor

Dispatch from Amsterdam reports Captain Karl Bod formerly German naval attaché in Washington has been awarded the order of the Royal Excellent by the emperor. The decoration marks a notable honor amid ongoing wartime diplomacy and naval posting changes.

Losbor Amsterdam Karl Boy 0d Washington Rov Engle Aworda

Copper output dominance and New Jersey presidential vote

A mixed dispatch reports US copper production surpassing half the world total. It also covers New Jersey presidential delegate returns with Democrats at 28 000 votes and Republicans at 41 000. Roosevelt and other candidates receive scattered counts amid ballot processes and party activity.

United States Trenton N.d New Jersey Wilken Balloe Republican Primario Roosevelt Root Hughes Ford

Burglars Hit Two More Stores in County

In Harrison and nearby areas thieves broke into Queen's general store in Craigendor and Luther Hurd at O’Neill. About 300 dollars in cash and various merchandise were taken. Robberies were detected after the burglar alarm and sheriff’s dogs were routed to the scene.

Queen's Harrison County Luther Hurd O'Nell Merchay Bherlif Ross F. Stout Craigmoor

Warrants Dismissed in Tin Plate Talons Case

Warrant charges against Page Buoh Latchia Walker Moya Black shir Halbert Criss and Bryan Chan YOE men of Tin Plate are dismissed at the request of complainant M O Davis. The action concludes the talons related matter with no further court action noted.

M. O. Davis Page Buoh Latchia Walker Moya Blackshir Halbert Criss Bryan Chan YOE Men of Tin Plate

Berlin Submarine Action Shocks Overseas News

Fragmented overseas report notes a sinking submarine and torpedoed steamer in wartime Atlantic lanes. References a magistrate action, unnamed defendants, and unclear dates as readers are left with chaotic details from the East Sea segment.

Audre

Western Front Notes On Probing Attacks At Dead Man Hill

Reports detail artillery activity and French-led probing on Dead Man Hill's western slope. The text describes Allied and German actions, bombardments, and strategic aims as they maneuver near key positions, mentioning iron supply and Allied efforts to halt enemy advances.

Dead Man Hill

Examination Notices For May 18 and 19 School Tests

The county superintendent Carl B Lawson has named the plac es for the next elementary examination on May 18 and 19. Participants must appear at the listed locations Industrial Rhinnstom At tinston Lumberwort Lonthanler Wallace and the Seventh grade pupils will be admitted to this examination.

Bose Carl Lawson Hopris Industrial Rhinnstom Attinston Lumberwort Lonthanler Wallace Thlatol

Publisher cites lack of peace signs in Europe

New York May 12 Samuel McChiro, publisher arriving from Copenhagen on the Oscar TI, states peacetime would only be for commercial reasons in Western nations. He reports no peace proposals found in Germany or Austria or other belligerents, noting Western peoples wish normal business ties rather than any sacrifice.

Mothers and Community News From Local Papers

Fragmented OCR yields a collection of naming, notices, and school related items. Mentions Mrs B Howard Mrs A Him Mrs Le Reverse Mrs Le Reverse and Mina Mirthu Kesnoy among others. Several items reference Mothers events classes and community discussions with no cohesive narrative.

Mt Zion Phe Kang B. Howard A. Him Benet Yaelsasica

Fragmented crime note details unidentified defendants

A distorted OCR fragment mentions defendants and a coffin or burial context with unclear names. The garbled text references a war allegation and forensic or forensic-like terms, but the core facts are unreadable. No clear dates, places, or entities can be established from the readable portions.

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Militia Dr, Wate Pou Henry “Solomon Wilte City of Failboad Thomas H. Kelley Gaston ASU Crawford Pont Kaiser Thomysun Coney’s Bneaweoe Frederic Thompson London State of New Jersey Bild Health Service Public Health Service Cincinnati Pittsburg Hard O'Neil Gage Wilson Bricy Hue Dawansie Vanx Brey Yale Franco Frey Vielant América Pennetta Timnannie Mollie Hermany McClure Germany Austria Colored Baptist Church
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