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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
1
Washington, May 1. Austria and Italy asked the United States to protect their diplomatic interests in Rome and Vienna should relations be severed. The U.S. government instructed embassies in the two capitals to be ready to act.
Persistent reports from London say a coalition government in Italy is inevitable while Petrograd acknowledges Russian withdrawals along the San River and hints at a left bank Vistula offensive. Allied actions stall near Arras and Le Bassee due to weather and mist, with Turkish defenses at Gallipoli strong.
A British report from the Dardanelles describes allied actions with General Cox repelling an Ottoman assault. It notes Gurkha companies advancing, ground consolidations after night progress, Lancashire Territorial Division gains, and heavy siege artillery and aerial support destroying Turkish supply wagons and fortifications in frontline trenches.
Official statement notes bad weather persisting with no new front developments. Some artillery exchanges occurred at various points and to the east of the Yser two enemy attacks were repelled by our fire.
A royal decree published today by the Italian military authority abolishes certain lines and sections affecting Italy. It announces a broader order with unspecified scope in Rome and Paris notes dated May 15 and May 18. The decree, issued under Fallrosd lines, signals unclarity about the measure and its regional impact.
Harrisville plans a formal opening next Tuesday for the Harrisville Southern Railroad linking to the Baltimore and Ohio system. The town, noted as taxless and in an oil and gas region, will host a celebratory procession with fried chicken, free rides on a private car, and no fares for attendees as local dignitaries promote the new standard gauge line.
Fragmentary account notes distress over economic conditions in Mexico reaching Veracruz near Carranza headquarters. Passengers describe hardship in the port area with long lines of women and children awaiting scarce aid and supplies.
Relatives report the birth of Olive Maurine Burnside, daughter of Mr and Mrs S E Burnside of Pittsburg. The couple announced the event Saturday morning.
May 14 London dispatch reports definite talks of a cabinet reorganization and plans to leave openings to Liberal leaders. Baron Fisher may retain Sea Lord post under the new first lord, while the lord chancellorship faces debate over a Jewish oath. Parties mobilize strong men to resolve the crisis and sustain the war effort.
A Wednesday issue erroneously claimed Miss Christine Fox of Jackson Street died at nine o clock Tuesday after tuberculosis. She is alive and in good health, prompting indignation among relatives and friends. The newspaper plans a correction and apology in the next issue.
Andrew Reed and his wife of Glen Elk Broadwater flats faced trial in Magistrate Starcher's court on a charge of selling whiskey in violation of the prohibition law. An exhibit suitcase allegedly containing portions of whiskey was presented, and deputy commissioner J H Tesney testified about recovering the items from the couple's room.
Amos Lindsay a young Lomport man aged about twenty was riding a freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio Shoreline branch when he slipped between cars and had his left foot crushed. He was taken to the Miners hospital at Fairmont where doctors amputated below the knee.
Circuit court actions include decrees of sale in Reager vs Bevenson and Ashcraft vs Irvine, commissions appointed for partition in Strothers and Strocher suits, and overruling demurrers with days to answer. Well Supply Co. v Temple Oil and Gas, judgment for Sita, and administrator Brandon appears in the docket.
The city officials of Clarksburg West Virginia express deep appreciation for Dr John Hamilton in public addresses advocating higher standards of life and government. The mayor chief of police and police officers extend thanks and invite continued presence as a morale booster for good governance during his stay with a packed mammoth building described as an indescribable scene of religious spirit.
Dr. John G. Hibben of Princeton voices cautious preparedness over pacifist disarmament at Mohonk Lake conference. He argues for restraint and readiness to avert catastrophe, warning against glorifying peace if it means surrendering honor or duty. address sparks debate among 200 delegates.
City police raided a house on Mechanic Street early Tuesday and arrested Carl Green, Etta Perkins, and Nannie Bowles, all identified as colored, for assembling for immoral purposes. They were ordered to leave the city after arraignment before Mayor G. H. Gordon, with officers instructed to arrest any of the trio found in the city. The raid was led by Lieutenant White with Officers Sims, White and Sherman, catching three people inside around two o'clock.
Seven year old Dent Highcock, son of Afri Hitchcock of Industrial, was crushed by a Mononghela Valley Traction trolley near Stop Ice. He slipped under the moving car while attempting to board, his right leg was crushed below the knee and later amputated three inches below the knee at Ressler hospital.
Mrs Lillie B Rush was qualified as executrix of the will of Chaunces F Bush without bond the instrument required no bond. Glenn Williams Carr White TM and Darius St Dawman named to appraise the estate as assessors Cardiff Wales via London May 39 The British steamer Dramerec torpedoed in the English Channel crew saved. Kai Barbers of Baltimore and John Barec director general Pan American Cings
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