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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1915

Page

15

Italy Enters Full Partnership With Entente

London reports indicate Italy joins the Entente powers, confronting seven European nations with Turkey and the Germanic bloc. Balkans may join soon as Romania Bulgaria and Greece seek compensation terms. Gallipoli forces forming in Balkan states, with Italy likely to supervise information and timing of its first strike.

Neroctaves London Unifer England Italy Portzal Japan Balkans Roumania Bulgaria Greece Prem Tier Venizelos Gallipoli Balkan

Warlike News Stir Hungarian Residents Amid Demonstrations

Crowds in Budapest march in reaction to warlike news from Italy. Patrons cheer Germany and Turkey, sing their national anthems in front of consulates. Police hold back demonstrators from reaching the Italian consulate as tensions rise.

Aes Associates Fecea Budapest Hungary London Italy Germany Turkey

Italian Senate considers plenary power bill in emergency session

Rome Reuters report says Premier Selandra introduced a bill in the Senate to grant government plenary powers over war. The chamber sent the measure to a committee for report and immediately convened, with a unanimous expectation of swift action. The Senate adjourned briefly to await the committee's findings.

Dey Reser Paris Rome Haras Selandra Senate Chamber of Deputies Senate Ss

Furious fighting along the Straits reported near Gallipoli

Athens transmission reports heavy combat along the Gallipoli peninsula as British battleship gunfire aids an assault. Turkish forces, supported by cruiser actions, redeploy from Asia Minor toward the Dardanelles amid intensified wartime measures and a raised reward for a German submarine’s destruction.

Associaene Dardanelles Athens Mediterranean

Lusitania Sinking Fallout Seen by Swiss Officials

In Bern three Swiss citizens face deaths from diving after an extended libel trial verdict. Swiss authorities await German reply to Washington note on Lusitania sinking by a U boat. Swiss observers say representations carry weight backed by a 500000 strong Swiss army.

Syracuse Theodore Roose Yell William Barnes Sy Aneycenrethane More Berne Paris Germany Lusitania Wilson

Jury verdict in Barnes Roosevelt libel suit announces defendant win

In Syracuse May 5 the Barnes Roosevelt libel case ended with a defendant verdict as eleven jurors favored defendant while juror Burns dissented for the plaintiff. The court weighed cost division and the panel returned to its room to decide. The case ends with costs likely split or unresolved if Burns maintains opposition.

Syracuse Edward Burns Justic Andrews Burns Justice Andrews Roosevelt Beee

St Marys Minstrel Dates Shift To June 3 And 4

The St Marys Minstrel will be staged in St Marys high school's auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in June instead of June 4 and 5. Rehearsals run nightly with Coach Dabney Lee Smith shaping the first and largest part of the show. An evening rehearsal begins at 8 o'clock and all interested are urged to attend.

St. Marys St. Mary’s High School Washington Irving High School St. Mary'sigh School Dabney Lee Smith Mr Smith

Omnibus Revenue Bill Moves Toward Governor

Charleston March 21 The extraordinary West Virginia Legislature session ends Saturday with the omnibus revenue measure advancing after Senate passage last night and late this morning in the House. The bill faces amendments proposed mainly by Democrats led by Talbott of Jefferson, opposed by administration backers who argue gas oil and pine products should not be taxed anew. The Senate also passed the poll tax bill as amended by White and an insanity bill with transport costs debated. Nine Republicans from Ohio County vote against suspending constitutional rules to take up the bill. Continued on page 3.

Tereamane Charleston West Virginia Senate Eforts Princepally Evry Talbott Ensner Norton Wells Block Otto Ohio County

Messaggero Dispatch Reports Italian War Declaration Possible

Paris reports from Rome state that the Messaggero declares the council of ministers will meet after the Senate session and may draft a form of declaration of war against Austria-Hungary. The Havasa agency adds the ministers are expected to decide soon.

Paris Havas Rome Messageros Council of Ministers Senate Austria-Hungary

Chinese University to Play Norwood Park Team at Norwood Park

The Chinese University baseball team of Hawaii meets Norwood Park at 3 20 Saturday afternoon for their first city appearance. A large crowd is expected as locals anticipate fast play from the visitors. A prior game versus Wesleyan College was postponed due to poor grounds. If weather clears both teams may also meet today. A local band will give a concert Saturday afternoon in connection with the game.

Chinese University Hawaii Norwood Park Mhe Wesleyan College

Labor Leader London Appointment to British Cabinet

The 61st authoritative notice names Arthur Henderson, a labor leader, as the new member of the British cabinet outside the premiers and foreign secretary. He succeeds Herbert Lewis Samuel, president of the local government's board, and trade unionists express strong approval.

London Asquith Grey Arthur Henderson Herbert Lewis Samuels

Local Traction and Brick Company Chartered

May 2L The traction and electric company has been organized under state charter to build and operate local and decorative lines.

Isanawhe ‘Traction Biecsric Company Bulldine Jocal Edearé Brest

Woman Pleads Guilty in Double Poison Murder Case

May 20 Cynthia Buffum, a Lite Valley woman on trial in the supreme court for two weeks on murder charges, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. The plea came after a late night conference with Buffum and her lawyers.

Bupalo Cynthia Bucum Lite Valley Supreme Court Willis Buttom Buffum

Mills 10 Speak Waler Thomas Mills to Speak Saturday

Waler Thomas Mills of Berkeley, a renowned lecturer on ethical and social topics, will speak in Salem on Saturday evening at 7 59 at the bank corner of Main street. His subject is Making Salem a New Jerusalem.

Waler Thomas Mills Berkeley Calif Salem Main Street Jerusalem Mitts

Salem concert band to perform at public meeting

A speaker lauded for extensive country study and tours in New Zealand Great Britain Europe and Australia will be featured. The Salem Concert Band will provide music for the Salem meeting and the public is invited to attend.

Gills New Zealand Great Britain Europe Australia Salem

Sudden Indigestion Ends R J Allen’s Life Before Home Start

R J Allen of Connellsville Pennsylvania, brother-in-law of Mrs Harry Dowis of this city, died Thursday night after a sudden attack of acute indigestion on the eve of his planned housekeeping with his wife. Mrs Downs was notified by telephone and departed to attend the funeral, arrangements not yet completed.

RJ. Allen Connelsville Harry R-Dowis Allen Downs

Rig Builder Edward Latshaw Off Work After Birth Celebration

Edward Latshaw a renowned rig builder for John Craig is absent from work today. Friends doubt he will resume duties for several days as he celebrates the birth of an eight pound baby at his home Thursday evening. Mother and child are reported to be doing well and Latshaw hopes to return to work early next week.

Edward Latshaw John Craig Mr. Latshaw Mother Babe Mr Latyshaw

Rates Suspended on Coal Transport in Pennsylvania

Washington May 22 Interstate Commerce Commission suspended for investigation until September 1 the coal rate from Clearfield PA to Olneyville and Providence via Pennsylvania Railroad. The action covers increased camoad rates for bituminous coal and reflects ongoing rate scrutiny by the commission.

Washington Clearfield Olmeyville Providence Pennsylvania Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission For

Haskins Hospital to Close and Be Converted

May 21 Wheeling. Dr Thomas M Haskins announces he has spent 3300 7 month from private income over twenty years to sustain Haskins hospital, which has served the public as widely as any state hospital. He says he did his share of work and will close the institution, planning its conversion into a large apartment building to fund an old age fund for himself and his wife.

Wheeling Haskins Hospital Thomas M Haskins Tet Wat Haskins

Peace Conference Favors Stronger National Defense

A Martinsburg World Telegraph report notes no bumper apple crop this year in the eastern state fruit belt with many old orchards yielding little while some young trees promise abundance. Lake Mononk delegates at the arbitration conference favor stronger military preparations for national defense and urge readiness to defend the coast.

Martinsboro Welther Owt Mohonk Lake Lake Mononk Ternational Arbitration General Wood Busness Men Cuth Denver

Strong sermon as Weston delegation heads to temple services

A strong sermon was delivered as a delegation from Weston arrives by car for the temple services tonight despite heavy rain. The event centers on opening time and community participation amid the downpour.

Hemlock Weston

Germans Protest War Material Exports and Jitney Law Case

Berlin and London report a German protest meeting against American war material shipments. An accord urges halting German exports of critical dyestuffs and limiting US exports until the trade dispute ends. In Morgantown a West Virginia case interprets the McAvoy amendment, ruling a jitney line violated the prohibition law by transporting intoxicants.

Aay Associated Paes Berlin Vis London Deutscher Webrverine America Morgantown Max McAvoy West Virginia Barker Point Marion

Hamilton Day Observance Clarksburg Merchants to Close Sunday

City officials announce that druggists confections ice cream fruit stands and soft drink vendors will close at 10 am on Sunday May 23 1915 to honor evangelist Dr John E Gamston. The merchants hope attendees will visit the tabernacle services and hear farewell messages.

G. H. Gordon Clarksburg John E"gamston Tabernacle Hamilton

Lifted at Last Washington Submarine F 4 Lifted

May 21 report from Washington says the submarine F 4 lost in Honolulu harbor with nineteen lives has been lifted from the harbor floor after months underwater. Naval officers offer no assurance the recovery will not part the supporting cables again. Whether the loss cause can be determined after such a long submersion remains doubtful.

Washington Honolulu Naval

Sudden outbreak of newspaper attacks on Kitchener rises

London May 21 a striking feature of the ministerial crisis is a sudden outbreak of newspaper attacks on Fel Farshal Kitchener the British secretary of war who at war’s outbreak was proclaimed by many papers as the nation’s military idea and the only man for the post.

Reese London Great Britain Fel Farshal Kitchener

Leniency Recommended in Assault Case Ends with Fine

Jury convicts Bolander in a neighbor dispute case involving Samuel Yost and another neighbor. Two guilty verdicts with leniency recommendations lead to a $5 fine and costs. Bolander pays the fine and is released from custody.

Samuel Yost Bolanders

Tabernacle Meetings Pleasing In City Announcements

Fr iday events feature sermon Ths at 7 20 pm and Midnight Feast of Death at 7 30 pm with Mr Roper at the piano. Sunday offers three services 2 00 am 2 30 pm for men only and 7 30 pm. Noon luncheon at First Methodist Episcopal church open to all. Rain dampened few spots but tabernacle remained crowded with eager listeners.

Fragmentary Biblical Quote Reflects Birth Theme

A garbled OCR fragment cites Bible verses about being born again and mentions cities, states, and nations. The text references moral judgments and birthplaces, but the passage is disjointed with incomplete phrases and stray characters.

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