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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1916

Page

13

Germany Urges Observance Of US Laws By German Citizens

Washington May 1 German envoy announces instructions from Berlin to all German consuls in the United States. Citizens abroad must obey American laws to prevent plots or lawlessness amid neutrality tensions. Officials say move is to ease troubled relations and counter passport frauds and related activities.

Washington Germany Gerrit von Bernstorff United States Ambasaador Berlin Windosdd Iewan Count von Bernstron Cont von Bernstein Trowan Tt8 Toreisn

Navy to reorganize command structure under Daniels plan

Secretary Daniels plans a major Navy reorganization to create a commander in chief and restore certain ranks. Admiral Fletcher would resume the rank of vice admiral, Admiral Witcher to rear admiral duty, and Rear Admiral Coffman shifts command roles as changes take effect in 10 days.

Secretary of the Navy Tay Aannegeran Mrive Washington Daniels Ateatoxia Dewitt Coffman Foot Bevine Vie

Arrests in London Linked to Irish Rebellion Inquiry

May 18 hearing before the royal commission into the Irish rebellion reveals the government had advance notice of a planned uprising aided by Ger Knapure. Sir Matthew Nathan testified he resigned as Ireland under secretary as events unfolded. He said Irish executives with evidence of leaders connection discussed arrests before the rebellion began.

London Royal Commission Ger

Soldier Shot Near El Paso By Mexican Guards

May 18 An American soldier crossed the international boundary near Juarez and was shot and killed by Mexican customs guards. General Gavira, Carranza commander in Juarez, said the American was intoxicated and fired on the Mexicans before they shot him.

EL Paso Jusrex Gavira Carranza Junres Bell

Indictments returned against railroads and Kelley Creek Colliery

A federal grand jury indicted three railroads and the Kelley Creek Colliery Company of Ward West Virginia on multiple violations of interstate traffic regulations. The charges allege improper car handling and shipment practices affecting freight movements and shipper eligibility.

Railroads Kelley’s Creek Colliery Company Federal Grand Jury Kelley'’s Creek Colliery Company Ward W- Va Aguinati

General Assembly Likely to Be Lively at Atlantic City

Atlantic City May 18 The formal opening of the one hundred twenty eighth General Assembly of the Presbyterian church was delayed an hour by heated claims over committee places. New York Presbytery quarrels over three pulpit candidates and lack of certain quualifications spark bid to elect a moderator from the East. Several candidates are named as potential moderator as delegates predict a spirited session with revival of religion as a theme.

n+ saiocathy poages Atlantic City Muna General Assembly Chivel New York Clam Stevenson

British Vatican talks urged Germany to abandon U-boat warfare

London May 18 Foreign Secretary Biridwnard Grey told the House of Commons that Sir Harry Howard British minister at the Vatican informed the government of representations to Germany by the Vatican aimed at inducing Germany to cease submarine warfare.

Ay Puroeaven London Biridwnard Grey House of Commons Sir Harry Howard Vatican Cnt Germany

General Lilly to Speak Here at Court House

Abe Lilly, Republican gubernatorial candidate, will address a crowd at the court house Friday night at 2:15. He arrives after speaking in Ritchie County and plans a reception with local Republicans, aiming to greet voters and energize the campaign in Parkersburg via the railroad line and Monday events. The piece notes Lilly’s reputation as a top West Virginia orator and his widespread campaign tours.

Oxbirn Guenral Abe Lilly Court House General Lilly West Virginia Ritchie County Parkershiry

Italian air raids hit towns near Venice amid thin damage reports

An Udine based Italian headquarters dispatch says Austrian planes attacked several towns near Venice. It notes minimal material damage and no military gains. A separate line reports John person arrested for illegal alcohol sale at a public gathering.

Roma Italien Udine Venice

Taft Urges Pastors to Embrace Peace Program

Ex president William Howard Taft heads a church cooperation committee sending 10 100 ministers a message urging May 24 sermons on Taft’s peace program. The letter cites leaders including Wilson Miller Matheny MacFarland Romensynier and Brown. Taft speaks for the League to Promote Peace which met in Philadelphia to back an international court and a council of conciliation by a League of Nations.

York Wiliam Fe Toft Wilson Methodiat New York Miller Matheny Dent Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Charles Philadelphia Independence Hall International Court Council of Conciliation League of Nations Hosti iHea Clarkaburg W- Va Syham Syham Letters Were ‘Nent Ara the Rev H. R. Hesa Tey John Tambin

Hearings Resumed on Clarkabirg Light and Heat Company Petition

In a public session this morning at 10 a.m. witnesses testified as the Clarkabirg Light and Heat Company seeks authority to create a new rate structure for consumers in Morena Fwt. The proceeding featured gavrinei testimony and a pension inquiry, with formal remarks by the court."

Judge Dayton to Speak at Slarkshirs Brotherhood Meeting

Judge Dayton of the United States will address the Slarkshirs Brotherhood at Sunday afternoon services at the inst Methodist Episcopal church. He is a forceful speaker on Christian principled reform and prohibition and has spoken widely to oppose saloons. The gathering at Clarkabire and nearby areas will hear his account of the movement and the methods to advance it.

United States Brotherhood Slarkshirs Brotherhood Daytoni Ita Methodist Episcopal Clarkabiire

French Troops Occupy Fort as Protest Reaches Allies

Overseas News Agency reports from Athens that French troops have occupied Wort Dowa Fort by force. The French government delivers an emphatic protest to the militant actions of the Fatente powers. France says the occupation violates promises given.

Ser Bpactayen Paeper Briain Overseas News Agonsy Today Ttia Athoh Wort Dowa Tet Milnistey Grance

Lunatic Dr White Taken to Weston State Hospital

Dr HH White, recently adjudged lunatic, was moved from the county jail to Weston State Hospital late Wednesday. The transfer was effected by a hospital employee named Scott.

HH. White Weston Itate Scott Employe

Lynn Convicted in Londons Trial Plot Case

Jeremiah Lynch of New York was convicted by a London court on charges of participating in a trial rate plan. The contency aimed to be prosecuted and mitigated today, but new developments have changed the proceedings, affecting the final outcome and potential sentencing.

London Jeremiah Lynch New York Bastoon Idsolf A. Court Hin Holin Dubie Ohargoroh Ameriona

Trolley Line Plans Expand In Monongahela Valley

Fragmented OCR describes a trolley line project in the Monongahela Valley with officials including Jamon Wathon and B B Moory. It notes anticipated town growth and construction, aiming to connect Clarkaburh and nearby towns within the next decade, detailing grading, foundations, and provisional routes amid hazy wording.

O Molwin Monongahela Valeley Prosident Jamon Wathon Vite Provident Gulth Hood Mansagor B. B. Moory Bowman W. J. Winherty O. Tu Flowers Clarkaburh Lown Brealey Stanley Trucon oMelnls

Braddock Riot Inquest Set For May 21

Pittburg May 18 Samuel Co attorney Jaulwon, agent of Allegheny county, announced the inquest into the mutinous riot at Braddock that left three dead will be held May 21. Fifty or more persons wounded in the clash are hospitalized. others are being held without bail as authorities pursue additional alleged fleders.

Pittiburg Samual CO Jaulwon Catenit Allegheny Braddock Aixty Hoaphala

Guffey Chosen Pittburg May Day Selection

Pitteburg district records show Joseph J. Guffey of Mtabirm chosen for an official role on May Day. The decision, announced today, marks a notable local appointment with regional implications.

Pitteburg Joseph J. Guffey Mttabirm Oleerad

Strikers Riot at Ansonia Plant Sparks Citywide Response

Strikers at the Ansonia Manufacturing plant triggered a riot that drew the entire police and fire department after clashes erupted following a call to quell the disturbance. Photographs show gunfire and scattered acts. two men were reported injured amid the chaos as crews restored order in Buffalo and nearby areas.

He Natural Mohlot Ashérlon Cloulerg Wennton Buffalo Olisr Cdrwe Service Provident Bevin Ansonia Cona Okla Lary-treasi Rer Thoriua Jones Delawary Ce le Arthur Booth Piabure Nood F. P. Growscup Gharidhton W. Vu H. C Oliphaut Buttalo Ted London Ontario Alfred Hurle Burt Kanaan Olip Shane F Por Worth Ri Brown Columpilk Ascoin Honn Umatons

Germans repulsed with heavy losses in Verdun and beyond

Paris dispatch reports German forces repelled at Verdun and near Avoncourt with heavy casualties. British and French lines hold, while fighting extends along the Adriatic coast near Rimini and Cesena. Multiple towns report damage and casualties as front lines shift with tactical movements across northern France and Italy.

Knights Templar Conaliidests State Conclave Parade

An annual State Conclave of Grand Commandery Knights Templar Conaliidests includes a Funny Street Parade. Hathor Temple plans a ceremonial session in Wout Virginia with a noon Thursday start at Jods hall. The event features a procession, pageantry, and a 100 note coronal rite followed by a formal session.

Grand Commandery Knights Templar Conaliidests Knights Templar of Virginia Jods Mawosla Whoalling Scott C. Lawe Fairitoht Bowinnia A MurUnaburgewas Chirdowen Nie Hunir Judenson Jasmus Min Luther W. Blayney Whoplisie Thomas C. Holing Chal Ton Rand Jusler Wuplen Witl Charles Town Pralute Vaailervort Wabton Tronauror I Oriental Tarade Pikade Witernoon

Fairmont Chosen Whemmling May Convention

In Fairmont the upcoming convention plans are outlined with candidates and roles. Officers include President Op J Wy Raintngton, Vice President Dey Young, and other nominees. Details emphasize order and participation in the assembly.

Whemmling Virginial State Medical Amaita Tim Formeh Cary Op. J. Wy Rainngtons Dey Young Sistaraviins Aspond Dre Boe Pralidett Dry Baird Wheelie Antitaon Marytawits Treenune Nicholson Churteatay

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