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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
1
London dispatch reports Przemysl’s fall to Russians shifts strategic focus to Galicia. Austro German forces press encirclement from north and southeast, threatening Przemysl’s isolation and severing rail links to Lemberg. Reports note heavy fighting, advances, and prisoner captures in related actions near Le Prete and surrounding forts.
A May report from Petrograd states Persian Chy has fallen to Russian forces after fighting with Turks near Diman and Bachkala. The Dramiah army center, home to missionary activity, describes grave danger for missionary stations and thousands of Assyrian Christians seeking refuge. About 12,000 refugees are under protection, with estimates of 20,900 dead or missing.
An official Italian war bulletin reports a successful raid on the Trieste Nabresina railroad by two squadrons of hydro airplanes and the occupation of Austrian positions on the Friuli front. It notes an artillery battle raging as Italian forces press on the Trentino front.
Tribal groups advance through three passes on Tower Mountain and fourteen villages are cited in the report. Officials note continued movement and security arrangements across the region.
A wartime bulletin reports German forces along the left bank of a Galician river were driven back by Russian units. The advance is described as not aided by strong German defenses, with Russian cannons cited in the field action.
Paris dispatch claims French forces repelled all German assaults in renewed fighting with gains and setbacks noted across fronts as the war continued to unfold under tense atmospheric reporting.
Miss Christene G. Fox daughter of J J Fox of 202 Jackson street died Friday morning after a three year tuberculosis illness. She was long an invalid and spent much of a year in Baltimore Hospital. Survived by her father and two brothers Joseph A and others. Funeral at the Church of the Holy Rosary with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
The steamship Dorchester en route from Cambridge to Baltimore was rammed by the fishing steamer J A Farmer off Annapolis early today. The Dorchester was beached. 43 passengers were rescued by the Palmer and Virginia steamers. No casualties reported.
Secretary Bryan announced that the naval investigation into the Nebraskan steamer explosion would not release findings until the naval experts complete their report. Ambassador Page will cable the results as soon as possible. Also notes a birth in Dele Avenue, St Marys, with mention of the West staff correspondent.
In Liverpool England on May 3 wireless distress calls reported after the steamship Argyllshire was attacked by a German submarine. Shipping notes say HampShire county will host a convention of the Westman deaf mutes and expect attendees from across the state in June at Roumey, the site of the state school for the deaf dumb and blind.
Reports state all land and vessel passengers are safe after an escape from the road gang. Kezzy Farley faced a magistrate's court, was found not guilty on the escape charge, but remanded to serve the remainder of his sentence for a prior Yost law violation. The article also notes social visits, church gatherings, and local business notes with multiple names and places in Paris Berlin and nearby towns.
Danish steamer Ely struck a mine off Stock Holm and sank yesterday. Eighteen aboard were saved. Martin J Walsh, known as Red Walsh, is a new comedian with stage experience in London and this city. His two strong assets are a fine voice and expert dancing, promising a standout act in the forthcoming performances after rehearsals.
The United States cruiser North Carolina lies aground within the outer harbor of Alexandria Egypt. Commander Captain Joseph W Oman reports the ship is not damaged and that efforts will be made to refloat it as soon as possible.
The death of Mrs Julia A Hodem of West Milford was reported. Friends and family will be pained to hear of her passing and extend condolences to those mourning the loss.
Reports from Kansas Oklahoma and western Missouri show rain easing but flood danger persists. A weather observer says all rivers are within banks except around the city and below with the Missouri River crest forecast near twenty four feet arriving tomorrow, though downtown areas should remain safe.
Lane Alexander Parker, long noted as an insurance figure in Parkersburg, plans to relocate to Rochester New York with Decker-Case Company at 255 State Street. The community expresses mixed reaction while Governor Herrick solicits loans to cover government expenses until new revenue begins in July. A Berlin Berlin? dispatch hints Germany may declare war soon, affecting global tensions.
Announcement that the will of W Aldrich was probated at Warwick. The widow Reeks, aged and in poor health, remains affected as the estate is estimated at about 500 thousand.
A religious meeting at Hemlocks Temple drew 2,559 attendees to a tent and sawdust floor tabernacle. Evangelist Hamilton delivered a powerful sermon, urging reverence as attendees joined the gospel call. Many who did not go forward are expected to become participants in church service events.
Berlin dispatch reports Germany will present a temporizing reply to the American note tomorrow. It will ask the United States to affirm or deny that Lusitania ammunition was destined for the area according to the dispatch.
Austrian papers denounce anti Italian demonstrations in Trieste amid unrest. They report damage to Verdismemorisi etatee and related clashes as authorities scramble to respond.
The Champegne of the French Transatlantic line ran aground near St It It is badly damaged and all aboard were taken off. The ship was on a passage from CoCiCon, last reported sailing May 17. Built at St Nezzire in 1886, net tonnage 3068, length 942 feet, beam 32 feet. In Glasgow Scotland May 25 two hundred butchers closed shops due to cattle shortages driving beef prices up now.
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