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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
1
Rome reports King Emmanuel signed extraordinary powers for the duration of the war and will issue proclamations to explain how Italy was driven to arms. The document appeals to citizens and the army to fulfill duties to ensure victory. Proclamations countersigned by ministers expected tomorrow.
A Rome despatch in The Journal reports Austrian forces mass along the upper Adice river as war tensions rise. Geneva and Rome are cited as centers noting troop concentrations. The piece emphasizes strategic repositioning amid ongoing hostilities.
Judge Harmond Maxwell of the county court announced the appointment of Edmund F. Garrett of Bridgeport as divorce commissioner. The new law requires open court handling of post appointment divorce cases with Garrett ensuring no collusion and fair proceedings. C. L. Haugzt was named to report all cases in the court and bequei ted. Several suits were dismissed or referenced in the session, including Adams versus Fazio and Dyes versus Shawer.
Mack Smith and Lena Cochran sit in the city jail awaiting greeting before Mayor Gordon in police court at 7 O clock on two charges of assembling for immoral purposes. They were arrested in a First street house by city police Friday night. The raid was led by Lieutenant Whie and Jorce. Officers said Smith was in Lena’s room when the officers entered.
Buttermore S Davis former Herrison county infirmary operator now runs a large fruit farm in Dfason county brings his 14 year old son William to St Marys hospital for a tonsil removal. The boy’s throat trouble prompted the operation and he remains in hospital for several days until he can be taken home. In Richmond Ya hospital Miss Abbie Alderson of Alderson died Sunday after an operation. She was a student at Broaddes Institute before it moved from the city to Philippi.
Bridgeport today lists several visits and guests including Mise itona Bisop of Fairmont and Mrs 5S 5. Haaiick Mi and Mrs RA Bingham as proud parents. James Preston of Broad Oaks visited grandmother Mary Preston. George Harrison of Weston visited uncle T L Barnes. Mr and Mrs J H Saurborne traveled to Martinsville Ind. Robert Shreve of Clarksburg visited his father Joshua Shreve. Edna Barrett and son Orpna visit Dora l Morrow in Philippi. Floyd Willis of Grafton on business. Mrs Susan McDonald returned from Oklahoma City with daughter Mrs Cyrus Webb. Mrs Charies Davidson is with Mrs E V Osserby in S. 5. Faris and daughter Miss imary Faris returned from Philadelphia. Miss Hester Golden, once Julie M1, is convalescent. The local order of Easter Star initiated a class of candidates Friday evening followed by a social hour with refreshments.
The jury returned a verdict for Theodore Roosevelt and against William Barnes in a libel suit, ruling the defendant true to charges and awarding no damages. After the verdict, Roosevelt thanked the jury and praised their civic tone while supporters cheered outside the courthouse.
From Athens reports King Constantine is ill with fever as Greece debates war. The queen, sister of German Emperor William, reportedly urged declaring war against the enemy to unite the nation. To avoid domestic strife the king chose to keep Greece neutral.
London May 22 A great battle rages along the 250 mile eastern front with Russia seeming to gain on both flanks while a center thrust near the San and Dneister marshes stalls. In the Caucasus Russian forces push again against the Turks as French reports say Allied counterattacks hold off Germans near Lorze. In Gallipoli Australian forces inflict about 7000 Turkish casualties described as revenge for Brigadier General Bridgers death. Italian entry into war appears imminent amid tension within the Triple Alliance. Baron von Rechberg’s resignation is reported with Emperor Francis Joseph not accepting it.
In Clarksburg evangelistic meetings led by Dr. Hamilton, about seventy-one individuals stepped forward for prayer and showed intent to unite with a local church or by letter. Despite weather hindrances, crowds filled the Tabernacle as the campaign aims to reach 2,500 decisions by its end.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad switches to a new summer timetable at midnight. Westbound No. 2 will arrive at 10:02 a.m., eight minutes later than before. Eastbound No. 12 will arrive at 5:57 p.m., five minutes later. D. E. Casto of Clarksburg Drug Co. plans to move to the city with his family to Timberlake Court apartment.
In Pittsburg on May 22 the Glassworker notes a perceptible cheerfulness in the window glass trade due to modest market improvement. Buying picked up as building activity rises, with April permits in New York City totaling over 216 million dollars, and gains reported in Detroit Cincinnati Philadelphia and other cities. Dealers stock up ahead of summer to avoid shortages as the plane’s end nears.
One tank of the new plant at Norwood by Pittsboro Plate Glass Company is expected to be finished by month end. Fire will be started on June 11 for an experiment to test the tank and, if successful, the second tank will be built the same way.
Immediately after Sunday worship, Sunday school classes assembled and were enrolled. A service will be held for baptizing infants and adults, with reception of adult members. All members and friends are invited to attend.
A calamitous Caledonian railway collision near Gretna Carlisle England at 6 am involved three trains a troop local and the London to Glasgow express. Fire followed piling bodies and wounded across a field as rescuers rushed to the scene amid grim casualties. Doctors faced heat and flames as surgeons amputated a soldier’s legs to free him. fatalities mounted among soldiers and civilians alike with hundreds hurt and a sprawling wreckage.
Philadelphia May 2 The Star Spangled Banner will be sung at noon on the Fourth of July as plans unfold for a nationwide Independence Day celebration. Governors and city officials nationwide urged to issue appeals. Governor Goethals of the Panama Canal Zone and Governor Stone of Alaska already on board. Independence Square exercises planned with broader national scope, though President Wilson will be absent. Also two communion services slated at Central Presbyterian Church on June 6. Mayor Gordon’s absence leads to no city council meeting Friday. special session planned early next week.
Mrs. Albert Thomas, a lodger at 2 West Main Street, suffered serious burns after a woman dressed in black threw two quantities of corrosive poison on her early Friday morning. The assailant remains unknown, but a visiting woman who came to the room is suspected of involvement. authorities pursue clues while the victim recovers.
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