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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
1
Columns notes the murder of ten Chinese merchants at 62a Antonio Mex by bandits believed tied to Villa followers. Returning truckmen brought the tale to the border after Americans left the village. Chinese ... had supplied Americans and were killed after troop withdrawal as a warning to natives.
Staten soldiers rescue Jane Deemer the Anertcan storekeeper captured by Mextecra raiders on Gleas Springs and Toquillas Texas. Terry Galt arrived to confirm soldiers entered in Mexico and freed Deemer while the raiders Monroe Wayne Payne and Donner are being brought back to Texas.
May 17. Three companies of constitutional troops were sent from here to Bel Rio today for distribution along the Southern Pacific to guard bridges and garrison towns. The four accompanying companies will take up similar duty once transportation is arranged.
In San Angelo Texas May 17 a posse pursues the Lo Mex deans for the killing of Crockett county rancher Jarvis D Harp. Harp’s horses were found away from his ranch suggesting a quarrel when the assailants stopped at his home.
Three Mexican bandits raided the stock farm of John P Lowell near Menchdes Texas early today, taking several head of cattle and a number of livestock. Soldiers began a search for the raiders as military telephone lines to Donna were cut in a menace Sunday.
The American consul in Ia Rochelle reports three American citizens were aboard the Canadian steamer Eretria which was hit near France, likely by a mine or torpedo. Lloyds confirms the vessel was torpedoed. the crew are reportedly unharmed.
The farmer meeting here Saturday will cover Soy Beans and the Cultivation of the Corn Crop. Attendants will consider other topics of interest. The gatherings offer all county farmers a chance to gain information. Last week several newcomers attended.
Knights Templar conclave events held at Musvale temple with band and processions. Highlights include grand parade from 3 04 pm, street car service, free badges, and souvenir program at Masale temple. Grand Commandery meetings Wednesday and Thursday cover reports, appointments, elections, installations, and receptions.
In Uniontown May 17 Judge B H Ruppert issued a preliminary injunction restraining the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electrical Railway Employes and its international vice president J J Thorpe from interfering with Voag Penn Railways motormen conductors and power house staff in Payette county who attempted to organize. West Penn trolley line covers Connellsville coke regions.
German troops launched a grenade assault on French positions near Dead Man's Hill but the attack failed, according to a French liaison report. Fire was exchanged on both sides west of the Meuse, with notable activity at Haudremont Wood and Vaux Pond. French aeroplanes conducted raids overnight, while shells fell on German camps at Davillers and on railway targets at Metz Froyer and Brieullin.
C. C. Stallman of Maeveld Dalhy Telegraph and Frank B. Rodefor of Bluefield attend Knights Templar conclave and promote the Elks reunion to be sold in Bluefield on September 12 and 14. The cards list Hiinefield Lodge No. 260 B P C and invite all to the state reunion. A Bedford City visit to the Bike national home is noted as a feature of the entertainment.
Mrs Lucy Lacy aged 42 died at 3 50 am Wednesday at her home 123 South First Street after several months illness A funeral will be held Friday at 2 40 pm at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev J J Jankine in charge Burial will be at Green Lawn Cemetery Survived by sons Clarence and Charles Lacy daughters Ellen Lelia and Madeline Lacy and Jame Lacy a brother and grandmother Mrs Harriet Parker
Impressive funeral services were held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception for Archie A Crawford former captain at East Gadfre department. The Rev Fathers McDermott and McGwigan officiated and paid tribute to his character. Relatives and friends attended. pallbearers were Frank Horr John Horr Frank J Welch Wilbur Morrison Peter Dargan and Wirt Stuck. Interment followed at Holy Crown cemetery Tuesday night after a Benevolent Order of Elks meeting, where Dr John Stone praised his memory and service to charity justice brotherly love and fidelity.
Funeral services for David F. Morgan 81, prominent farmer and stockman, who died Tuesday at his home near St. Clare, will be held Thursday at 1 pm at the Methodist Protestant church in Mt. Clare. Rev. Satterfield will lead, burial in Van Horn cemetery at Lost Creek. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Sidney Miley Mrs. Presley Miley and Mrs. J W Simmons, all of Harrison County.
Knights Templar of the state seize the city in a grand parade led by prominent members including Fred B. Sheller, a Republican candidate for the Hoar d of Dalegher, and a wide assembly of grand commanderies from West Virginia. The event features a detailed route, formations, committees, and a large influx of visiting dignitaries and local Knights.
President Wilson replied to Pope Benedicts message through Monsignor Donzano at the White House. Officials would not discuss the exchange but indicated it touched on peace in Europe and keeping the United States out of war while upholding national honor.
May 17 search efforts span Poughkeepsie for Dr. Freeman Stan Ininu O'Brien a University of Michigan graduate who vanished with his car and medicine can on the eve of marrying Agnes Olive Timming daughter of a wealthy shoe merchant the groom possibly robbed prior to the wedding day.
A May report describes a remote western railroad terminus area hosting a purported speakeasy. The place allegedly stocks pot whiskey, operates with a simple plan, and remains largely free from federal interference or pollen-related notices.
Ir a Debir and Well Kieren Re Tot Sutton are mentioned in a jumbled sentence about a recent investigation or operation related to a home visit or return. The readable parts indicate names and a possible action but lack a clear incident, date, or location to form a coherent report.
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