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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1916

Page

3

Elks to Initiate Next Tuesday Night

Elka to Initiate. It was announced Tuesday night that the Elks would have initiations next Tuesday night with second degree work. Knights to Initiate. At the regular weekly meeting of Council No. 872 Knights of Columbus, a class of ten candidates will be initiated in the second degree. A special session will be held in the council's hall on West Tyler Street Thursday night. Mrs. O T. Davis of Salem spent Wednesday in the city visiting friends and relatives. Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Halterm an are here from Weston. Continued on page 5, 7.

Elka The Elks Knights Council No Knights of Columbus West Tyler Street O.T. Davis Salem Charles W. Halterman Weston

Stand Up For Old Glory A Rousing Flag Sermon

An essay extols the flag as Old Glory, urging citizens to show reverence by standing, saluting, or praying when displayed. It frames the flag as a universal symbol of liberty, humanity, and national aspiration, linking it to historical struggles and future hope.

Sonora Solu Old Tilory

The Flag as Ensign of Human Rights in World Unity

A dense historical manifesto extols the flag as a universal symbol of human rights and open opportunity. It rejects caste and monarchy, praising liberty and the open door for ambitious youth, as nations prepare for a Hague assembly of a world federation.

Gibraltar Singapore Europe Asia Hague Parliament of Man United States of America

Queen Helene Escapes AIDS Attack On Train

Rome May 78 Queen Helena Any Princess Jolanda and Mafalda narrowly escape an Austro raid on a train en route to Rome. Bombs dropped on the line as aircraft pursued the royal car toward Venice. King Victor Emmanuel and children evacuated and the attackers fled toward Padua as Italian anti aircraft battalions recovered the scene.

Rome Helena Jolanda Mafalda Venice Victor Kimmanuel Iding Lne Vas Hartley Padua

Probable Loss of Eight Aboard San Francisco Near Vineyard

A wireless report from Boston May 18 says the United States cruiser San Francisco ran aground on Great Stoud shoal near Vineyard. Wind and surf hindered rescue. cutters Acusnét and Greaham and the Melville were sent to assist. An official message later said the ship worked free of the shoal. crew status unclear and no confirmed missing at Charleston navy yard.

Boston United States San Francisco Great Stoud Shoal New Hampshire Acusnét Greaham Melville Iia Charleston Navy Yard

Nomination of Brandelum to Supreme Court slated for Wednesday

Washington May 18 The Senate Judiciary Committee will act on the nomination of Louis D Brandelm to the Supreme Court next Wednesday by unanimous consent the committee decided to vote then Debar a well known farmer of Sutton who recently underwent an appendectomy is reported to have moved to his home Wednesday

Annecaycore Washington Louis D. Brandelw Supreme Court Senate Judiciary Committee Ira Debar Sutton

Unclear: Philadelphia May Primary Shapes GOP Power Shifts

Fragmentary dispatch reports Pennsylvania primary activity on May 18 with contention between Senator Penrose and Governor Brumbaugh. Charles A. Snyder leads the Pennrose-leaning ticket for auditor general, while Ambler vies with Snyder. Delegates to the Republican national convention split in part along factions, with Brumbaugh supporters claiming some wins. Henry Ford is noted for a large vote, while A Mitchell Palmer is mentioned as a potential Democratic national committeeman.

Semonsayen Rma Philadelphia Penoxy Watlis ‘Truuday Republican Party Atate Sm United States Jose Ponrone Charles A. Ambler Brumbaugh Alsarge Republican National Penrose Ravernor Wilson

Committed for Trial of Casement and Bailey

Court hearings reveal Bailey sought police protection after a warning from a guarantor. Bailey claimed involvement with a society in America under false colors and refused to reveal identity, saying he joined there but wants anonymity.

Doy Roger Casement Daniel J) Bailey Aliey Brestwick Royal Righ Eent Ardney Bailey Amorica

Balloting Continues at Saratoga Methodist Conference

In Saratoga N Y May the general conference of the Methodist church resumed after a break. Balloting for the new bishop was continued on Wednesday. One candidate failed to win the required two thirds vote. results showed over 262 ballots cast for the nominees. Dr Thomas Nicholson noted.

Methodist General Conference Saratoga Surings N. Y Bishosl Methodist Church General Conference Ray Thomas Nicholson

Reuben Robinson Celebrates Birth Of Son At Wheeling

Theatrical manager Reuben Robinson, famed for the Robinson Grand, reports the birth of a baby boy to Jim and Mrs. Robinson in Wheeling. He calls his brother Claude via long distance to share the joyous news, describing himself as the greatest man in West Virginia due to the arrival.

Reuben Robinson Clauda Irwin Reuben West Virginia Nork

Consul Surrenders After Indictment in Illicit Port Deal

An unnamed consul surrendered to U S District Attorney in a port corruption case. Indictment from last week ties the official to illegal port activities. Proceedings occurred on a Wednesday at a federal office.

Carl A. Man

Pleading Appearance Sought With Counsel

A legal item notes a party accompanied by counsel who intended to appear for pleading later this day. The readable fragment indicates ongoing court action and scheduled appearance.

Workman Hurt At Old Gott Mutho Church Demolition

Workman O F Nutter was struck by a falling brick during demolition at the old Gott Mutho Episcopal church. He sustained a head injury Wednesday morning around 10:30. He was unconscious at the scene, rushed to hospital by ambulance, regained consciousness briefly after arrival, and remained under treatment to determine if surgery is required.

F. Nutter Gott Muthodist Episcopal Church Nocekmury

Ain't It The Truth You Used To Fall In Love Fast

A reminiscence notes how romance moved quickly with new relationships every six weeks, recalling a past pattern of courting and changing partners. The reflection highlights rapid romantic cycles and evolving attitudes toward love.

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