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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
1
Paris dispatch notes Italian retreat on a portion of the front is not a surprise. French officials say Austro Italian lines remain strong with supply and artillery advantages, while Italy holds fortified positions in the Trentino with limited gains from recent actions.
The war office reports minimal changes on the Verdun front with violent artillery bombardment near Avecourt wood and head Mat hill. French forces repelled a German attack at the latter and recovered part of trenches between Hay dcomont wood and Thiaumont farm on the right bank with the rest of the line remaining calm.
Exceptional military activity at Saloniki shown in Athens. May 20 indicates movement to portend development of great importance. General Howell, chief of the Drit Ish sla, and other officers of the Al Hiea recalled suddenly after leaves in Athens.
In New York on May 26 the Peck murder case explores if Dr Arthur Warren Waite could be mentally responsible for crimes he confessed. The witness, a young dentist, testified for hours about horrors, while defense counsel prepared questions. The jury and Waite's lawyers await the verdict.
Owing to crowd size concerns the Cour t Boune could not host the event. Graton candidate Rueblsgon will address Republican Governor hopefuls at Rabinton Grand Theater Monday night. Paramount pictures will be shown all day to accommodate setup and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. sharp.
Eugene L Young a colored doctor once convicted in a federal white slavery case near Marietta Ohio faces retrial in Philadelphia this week as his lawyers file a plea in abatement alleging procedural flaws. Records have been forwarded for government use.
A sympathetic portrait extols John C. Southern as a capable Harrison County prosecutor candidate. It highlights his legal training from Browding Institute and West Virginia University Law School, plus a long record of public service and dedication to law and order amid a growing county.
A five passenger Overland touring car driven by Sanford Layn, colored, lost control on a wet road near Turner's bend on the West Milford road Thursday night. The rear-seat girls, unnamed, were injured as the car left the road and plunged over an embankment. Driver and passengers were hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
Judge Robert H. Gary declares that the United States must confront momentous questions about preserving justice and the American way. He warns against destroying markets while urging regulation to protect public welfare, citing export data for March and calling for orderly national action.
In the raid north of Cruces, Villa bandit Candelario Cervantos was killed by American troops. Another Mexican, Jose Bencomo, and an American were killed. about 70 Americans were wounded. The attackers, twenty strong, outnumbered the defenders two to one. The engagement lasted over an hour as engineers retreated with reinforcements.
May 26 report from General Funeton cites Corporal David Marky bury as the Americas soldier killed near Grice while opposing Villa bandits. Private George F. Nicholson and George Emillott were wounded. Danielario Gorviatha, a Villa tender killer, was killed in action in Linportanes.
A lengthy reflection argues for protective yet peaceful trade with Europe, urging strong national power elements to defend commerce while avoiding unnecessary war. The piece stresses maintaining open foreign friendship, stabilizing prices, and supporting producers, workers, and the economy through cautious cooperation.
Farmers day advocates call for turnout Thursday at Binpoon to hear speeches and discuss country welfare. Prof William J Abbey of West Virginia is billed to present a talk on farm welfare with other speakers to address attendees.
A large crowd of over 600 minors and supporters welcomed Judge Tra J Stoblunga in Charluston on his Republican governor nomination bid. Local figures Cedar Grove Mayor M B Dixon and Charles J Schuck spoke as rousing cheers signaled strong backing for Stoblunga in Kanawha County. The event followed similar gatherings at Elk View and Cedar Grove where demonstrators pledged loyalty to the judge and anticipated a decisive victory.
Taft outlines the League to Enforce Peace proposing compulsory international mediation and a world court role. He argues membership and joint power must restrain war, with U S limited to legal diplomacy rather than armed force, while Congress debates military power.
The article lists a series of school events and sermon dates for promotions and graduations. Activities include Friday and Monday ceremonies, a revival sermon on Sunday June 4, and public talks by Reverend Carroll and Dena Plekenk of Morgan College. Eight grades and high school promotions will be distributed Tuesday morning June 9.
The Woodmen of the World announce the biennial encampment in Parkersburg with about 2000 Uniformed Rank members. Officials from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia join as guests and thousands of attendees are expected to witness the event and participate in the ceremonies.
A garbled notice describes Langdon and friends in an unclear scene involving a whale patient and beverages. The fragment mentions Hope Pikate and Beadly Teoorar amid a disrupted schedule and a Tuesday arrival.
A fragmentary notice discusses a sailor from Auburn traveling a western route and planning to pay a specified debt or toll. The garbled lines hint at a journey and a payment amid unclear details.
Mayor D A Mitchell of Btantay Heights speaks in defense of the common council after a hastily worded invitation to the streetcar company to extend lines into the town was sent for record. The council later decided not to grant the invitation, citing committee report and local discussions.
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