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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented clipping mentions a train named Sunset Express in Texas derailed in an incident described with unclear details. The text references individuals and vague events, with garbled phrases and names that are not fully recoverable.
A Southern Pacific eastbound Sun Set Express derailment near Fort Suncook, 44 miles east of El Paso, injures several people, three seriously. Texas Rangers and deputy sheriffs board a wrecking train en route to the scene.
May 17 report from El Pató cites Major General Seat to Secretary Bakur claiming Carmine government understands the United States seeks no further presence in their operations. Northern Mexico would see brigandage curbed, with an unwritten agreement for Carranza forces to show progress toward withdrawing the American punitive expedition. General Scott backs good faith, while the border situation remains critical for the U.S. government.
A Mexican captive reports Francisco Villa has recovered from wounds and has been pressing to form a new force in Sonora. Cavalry pursues small bands along the Rubio ranch Veil near Columbus, with three Villa bandits slain by an American forage detachment yesterday. about fifty bandits said to remain.
Southern Pacific officials in Houston say the Fort Mackin wreck of an eastbound train was accidental and not due to Mexican raiders. Telegrams were sent to offices and three passengers, all Negroes, were questioned.
State and city officials planned a search inquiry into the Crystal restaurant disaster in Akron. Nine killed and twenty eight injured as the crowded building toppled into an adjacent excavation where a new building is planned. Survivors recalled hearing blasting sounds just before the collapse. Searchers completed the wreckage early today and all missing were accounted for.
New counters partitions cup boards and other equipment are being installed in the Western Union Telegraph Company's local office in the Waldo building. The upgrades include private dormitory for messengers and storage for supplies, a large lobby with a long counter and desks for customers, and shelves for blanks and old talageama.
Thiry May 16 A strike by 200 machinists at the government arsenal here was postponed for a week pending wage negotiations. W H Johnston of Washington DC, president of the International Association of Machinists, telegraphed optimism for a satisfactory government adjustment. Berlin May 18 German deputies report attacks on hill 304 positions inflicting French losses, per today’s War Office release.
William W. Hess of Wyatt in Harrison County seeks the Republican nomination for member of the House of Delegates. Supported by many activists, he aims to be among Harrison County’s four elected representatives. Hess, a lifelong farmer and son of Justice Jeremiah W. Hess, emphasizes honest labor and honest politics and grounds his campaign on education and public service. He is described as a capable, experienced candidate with strong local ties and broad support.
Report from Bow Street describes a large gathering awaiting the resumption of Sir Roger Casement’s high treason trial tied to the Sinn Fein rebellion. Witnesses recounts of boats found, weapons recovered, and Casement’s emotional reaction while drafting a statement, with local colors and humor noted.
The secretary of state issued charters of incorporation for several new concerns under West Virginia law. The Wall Insurance Agency in McDowell County with 10000 capital, Incs Williams Payne McLaren Blakely Threwater. The Appalline Oil Company in Senatoraville with 1000 capital, Incs Crawford Be McGregor Measor and others. The Morgan Health Company in Morgantown with 1090 capital, Incs Dontey McGrant Woods Toni and Hatheld. The Eland Company in Clay with 46000 capital, Incs M McD Pelee Vorlonens Yo Hall Mey Vogelsont Fanney Hall. The Say-O Chemical Company in Wheeling with 26000 capital, Incs Bruns Roac Middle Mddle Lancaster Ormond.
A passenger train from Ailasour Kansas southbound overturned near Clinton Missouri after a broken rail and defective tie. Twenty foot embankment injuries were minor and no passengers were seriously hurt.
A fragmentary Wheeling item notes a street scene near North Street with activity in a speakway and local business. It mentions selling liquor at Bridgeport prices and a river area preparing for bottled goods deliveries to the resort, with a machine and boat imagery in a rough travel context.
Labor action in the Pittsburgh district showed timing shifts as enamel plant workers and steel firms reported resumed operations. Management declared the strike over. 4,000 to 5,000 workers expected to return to full output as of May 16.
May 11 report notes Republic Rubber Comp and other plants restarted after closures. About 1,267 workers returned to duties at General Fireproofing and trained concrete plants while wage increases spread across the industry.
A report from Chicago states arrangements are set for the progressive national convention to be held next month. It notes a large number of delegates, possibly fifty men, and various committees and operatic performers being arranged for the event.
Paris dispatch notes a continued bombardment of French lines at Avecourt wood and nearby hills. A weak German assault with grenades southwest of Thiaumont farm was repulsed as shelling persists along Wongro and Procording Wong sectors.
A display train organized by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tours the nation to illustrate government war readiness. Troops, torpedoes, and models including the Vermont, Columbia, and torpedo craft are shown to the public. Demonstrations cover weapons, defense, and evolving European battlefield techniques, with authorities highlighting safety and modernization efforts.
Edward Dugan a 40 year old Scottish miner was instantly killed at 10 o clock Tuesday morning by a slate fall while working as a run mainer in the Gilbert coal mine of the Poole and Townsend Coal Company at Rosebud. Several tons of slate and earth collapsed trapping him as fellow workers labored for hours to recover his remains. The victim was unmarried.
Report notes Pennsylvania primary activity with one name per party on ballots. Democratic voters show Wilson as the presidential choice while Socialist voters back Benson of Yonkers. Brumbaugh faces intra party competition for delegates to the national convention.
More than fifty farmers have called the county agent asking when to cut rye for hay. The writer notes rye as a new practice with limited data and shares his opinion on optimal timing based on observations, suggesting later cutting may yield more tonnage but risks potential damage to fields sown late.
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