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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
1
Paris reports French troops occupied several block houses in Avourcourt wood on the Yerilun front after a severe night of fighting. German assaults west of Dead Man Hill were repulsed as Verdun battles intensify with heavy losses on both sides.
Anthony M. Donahue the Clark district candidate for Justice of the Peace emphasizes fair enforcement of the law. A native of Clarksburg born May 5 107 he rose from farm life to grocery work Smith Hane travel and city police service. He argues his broad experience and humane judgments suit him to the magistrate role.
Austrian report dated May 21 says Austrians captured Armentara ridge area with heavy fighting in the Tyrol offensive. Italian losses mount as over 25,000 Italians are reported captured Saturday and Bayera villages fall. Austrians seize 25 cannons and eight machine guns.
Reports forwarded from Copenhagen claim a sea battle may be under way between German and Russian ships. New election law requires candidates to file detailed spending within a seven to fifteen day window before the primary, with pre and post election statements. County and district filings go to local clerks and sub county offices for others as specified.
May 22 reports from Copenhagen quote Politiken that Russian submarines are attacking German shipping in the Baltic. The German steamer Worms of 4424 tons, owned in Hamburg, reportedly was damaged with casualties. The Swedish steamer Rasslind, 877 tons, struck a mine near Stockholm and sank. crew were saved.
Reports from the Baltic describe violent cannonade in the region as events unfold. Details focus on locations in Sweden and nearby ports with unclear connections to local clubs and officials. The fragmented text mentions a central mothers club and a schedule tied to a 3 o'clock Tuesday event in London March 22.
Mrs Mary Kunhy aged about 74 died at her home in Fairmont after a brief illness. Survived by daughters Min, Ruth and others. funeral plans include services at St Paulin Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton and a service on arrival in Grafton. The funeral party will travel from Fairmont Tuesday morning to Grafton for burial and services.
Fragmentary text details danger to Sibley’s two troops amid unclear events. Names appear garbled as readers are shown a parade scene in Venice with mentions of a princess or noble figure and a noted attendee, creating a puzzled, surreal record.
The Young Woman's Christian Association building at the exposition cost 43000 and attracted 5000 daily visitors. The display showcased activation efforts and provided employment, recreation, and protection for women over six months, aided by an emergency fund and extensive services for guests.
Mrs Myrtle Butcher age 28 of Palmer Braxton County died at 8 40 Monday morning in a local hospital after four months illness from tuberculosis. The body was prepared for burial by a local undertaking firm and will be taken to her home Tuesday for funeral services and burial Wednesday. Surviving relatives include her husband Emory Butcher her parents Mr and Mrs Adam Bright a sister Mrs Rosey Cynim and brothers Amon Charles John and George Bright all of Braxton County. The county court will hold a special term to call the primary election June 6. Miller Carpenter and Vincent Rocky were fined five dollars and costs and sentenced to seven days on county roads for unlawfully riding a train in local railroad yards. Arthur Thompson of Charleton aided in a disorderly conduct case.
Report from the Presbyterian general assembly cites attempts to prevent bitter debate over the Allama heterodoxy and proposes deferring discussion. The committee, led by J Ross and Bleyenson, recommends retitement to different committees and further delay for a clearer report. In Vienna, clothing costs surged fifty percent under the Telit Association vote, with fabrics like blue serges scarce and overall material costs up 100 to 200 percent since the war.
A garbled Latin American dispatch notes that Carranza's new note is expected in Washington soon. The report mentions a tentative delivery route and possible contact through officials, with uncertainty about timing and exact recipients.
A May 21 Washington dispatch reports President Wilson plans to send a note to London accusing Britain of interference and seeking assurances. The note, drafted by the state department, is expected to be transmitted before the London trip and may be delivered Tuesday.
May 22 report from Washington states the army bill faces pressure as reorganization leaders push for action. A projected appropriation totals about 181 million dollars with 50 million over the base, amid party committee discussions and chairmanship questions. Cyclone aftermath in Birmingham and nearby areas noted with casualties.
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