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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1915

Page

11

Teutons Press Far Along Front as Russians Push in Armenia

Widespread fighting reported on multiple fronts. Teutons advance along the line near Przemysl while Russian forces recapture ground west of the Nis river and push toward Ban in Armenia. French and British units press near Arras and La Bassée, with French assaults on a fortress complex as German defenses hold St Nazaire still contested.

Ewan Red London Therina United States Lusitania England Thar Erin xii Siver Galicis Aupiro Stentawa Przemysl la Bassee Worthern Arras Ecure Dreyenr Han Anrres Gberlin Nazaire Rasin

Hearts of Clarksburg union campaign lists officers

Heartiest L. K. Richards chairman issues thanks to Clarksburg good people for support and to committees for Hamilton meetings. Executive committee includes L. K. Richards president F. O. Sutton secretary HO Cunningham treasurer. Committee chairs list names and roles. June term of criminal court opens with Judge James W. Robinson. about 250 witnesses summoned for grand jury. petit jurors report June 7.

L. K. Richards Union Evangelistic Campaign Clarksburg Hamilton F. O. Sutton HO Cunningham W. A. Gaylord G. W. Dudderar Oscer C. Wilt C. EL Harding Jobo Sopher Cora Atchison G. H. Duthie Louis M_ Sumon J_ D. McResnolts T- W. Morison Criminal Court Xit James W. Robinson Grand Jury Petit Ferers

Turkish Army Is Mighty in Numbers at Gallipoli

London May 29 dispatch from Athens reports Turkish troops defending the Gallipoli peninsula number in the thousands. Turks hold the Dardanelles and concentrate on defenses as reinforcements from Syria arrive. Ammunition for infantry and artillery is reported to be decreasing, with little prospect of replenishment. Bulgaria is holding neutrality, opposition leaders say Roumania’s intervention could push Bulgaria to act.

London Gallipoli Athens Caucauses Dardanelles Syria Sof Bulgaria Roumania

Zeppelin Airship Falls At Sea After Raid Loss of Gas Ends vessel

A report from Friedrichshaven on Lake Constance states one Zeppelin from the raid on South End near London was struck by British shells. The vessel lost gas and sank into the sea of Hesseland, with crew status still unclear. Orders to replace the loss with two newest Zeppelins have been issued.

Geneva Paris Friedrichshaven Lake Friedrichehaven Zeppelin Friedrichshaven Shorts

Italians Take Another Austrian Town In Frontline Fight

Italian forces push along the frontier north of Take Idro capturing Storo and Oni while fighting continues east of Trieste. Austrian troops withdraw slowly as Italian detachments reach Gradisce. Italians order Austrians and Germans to stay inside the country.

Paris Take Idro Storo Oni Triest Gorttz Gradisce

German successes offset by Russians at Radymno and Radom

Petrograd May report says Russian officers claim victory near Sieniawa on the San river in Galicia offsets Austro German gains around Radymno. German forces hold territory on the right bank of the San, extending eastward and southward from the area east of Gousekow as the line continues. The report notes Russian countermeasures and ongoing artillery pressure in the region.

Petrograd London Nicholas Sieniawa San River Ceporal Galicia Radymno Gousemow Germany Richt Sam River Gousekow

National Lincoln Chautauqua Guest In City

Beart of Chicago representing the National Lincoln Chautauqua will appear here in six days before July 4. He is in the city to advertise the coming meeting and promote the event.

G. Beart Chicago Lincoln Chautacqua

Urgent warning to shippers echoed by Germany

Reports from HonoldulG May 29 describe a large hole in the side of the submarine Ft submerged since March 25 at the ocean floor. Officials planned to recover twenty one bodies to prevent mutilation as divers prepared to enter the hulk and barge, with the vessel within twenty four feet of the surface. Divers noted the hole at the junction of forward and middle compartments and naval officers considered causes including repeated pounding or an explosion during the submarine wreck.

Eoene Honoldulg Iaret

Steamer Champagne breaks in two after ashore near St Nazaire

Report from London states the French Trans Atlantic line steamer Champagne, with about 900 passengers, ran ashore near St Nazaire and broke in two. Washington says passengers were saved and notes an urgent German warning to avoid sailing through the maritime war zone, urging clear neutral markings and visibility at night.

London Champagne Trans-Avlantique Line St. Nazerre

Baptist Invitation for Sunday School Work

A Baptist invitation announces cordial welcome to those joined by the recent religious campaign to work for Christ through Sunday school. J. E. White, supervisor, will meet with the Sunday school of the First Baptist Church at 9:23 o'clock Sunday morning. Dir. and Mrs. Joseph Wetherell will stay at the Alexander home on South Chestnut Street during the summer.

Christ J. E. White First Baptist Church Joseph Wetherell Iirs Charles B. Alexander South Chestnut Street

Nebraskan torpedoed by submarine near Liverpool

Ambassador Page reports that the American steamer Nebraskan was torpedoed by a submarine while en route from Liverpool to the Delaware breakwaters. Lieutenant Towers examined the ship at Liverpool, taking affidavits from Captain Greene and crew. No serious injuries. ship beached at Liverpool after quick evacuation.

State Department London Towers Liverpool Delaware N.Y Fastmet Briish Admiralty Merser

Vanderbilt Will Reveals Vast Estate After Lusitania Death

The will of Alfred G. Vanderbilt filed for probate in New York outlines a net estate exceeding 59 million dollars. Margaret Vanderbilt receives 2 million, while the estate’s trust fund of 5.4 million and an additional 1 million are allotted to the deceased’s elder son William H. Vanderbilt, with Oakland Farms at Portsmouth reserved for his majority.

New York Alfred G. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt America Cornelious Vanderbilt Margaret Vanderbilt London William H. Vanderbilt Oakland Farms Portsmouth

Fall of Slate at Fairmont Claims Several Lives

May 23 report from Jamieson Tlu e tear details a slate fall killing two men named John Lucas and Frank Holukpi. Two others including John Papp and John Honika suffered internal and serious injuries with two more lightly hurt.

Fairmont Jamieson Tlue John Fucas Roumanian Frank Holukpi John Papp John Honika

Fire Department Parade Through City Streets Saturday

The entire city fire department including central and East End crews led by Chief Hudson and the city council fire committee paraded the principal streets Saturday afternoon. The parade featured Gregory's Band and drew a notable crowd.

East End Hudson Gregory

Wilson Hints at Prolonged Talks With Germany

Washington May 29. President Wilson is expected to demand that Germany suspend submarine warfare against American ships if a long diplomatic negotiation is pursued. Officials note Berlin's note delivery and the Lusitania disaster keep tensions high as Washington seeks an early disavowal of any plan to threaten American lives.

Washington Wilson Germany Berlin

Sunk Ethiope Steamer After German Submarine Torpedo

The Ethiope bound from Hull to Liverpool was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. The chief officer and sixteen crewmen were rescued, with the remainder believed to be aboard lifeboats. The vessel was to have sailed for East African ports from Liverpool.

Hamilton Campaign Here Is Now Closed

The Hamilton religious campaign that began April 11 closed Friday night as evangelist Hamilton and his party left for home to spend the summer. One hundred and seven decisions were made, bringing the total to 2,766. Clarksboro crowds attended the two night farewell, with pastors thanked, officers praised, and merchants and clubs commended for their support and loyalty.

Hamilton Tabernacle Fee Hamilton Clarksboro Msnk Clarksburg

Orders Given in Pending Civil Actions in Circuit Court

Trial of Okey 5 versus Jamieson and Frank Kellen et al will be decided in the circuit court Monday morning. Orders entered Saturday dismissals settled include RL Osborn Will Cutlip and Ellen Muusie against the city. Mathias T. Williams against We S arr et al Snal decree. S Felix Sutton against Msunie Ro Lowe et al answers filed. Robert R. Barnett against the Eu reka Loan and Building Association in Stout et al final decree. A title was awarded against C G Morgan for failure to attend a witness.

Okey Jamieson Frank Kellen RL. Osborn Will Cutlip Ellen Muusie Mathias T. Williams S Felix Sutton Msunie RoLowe Robert R. Barnett Eureka Loan and Building Association Stout

Special sermons announced for tomorrow at local churches

At least two sermons are scheduled. Rev We. AL Long will preach to the Grand Army of the Republic at Central Christian Church at 9 o clock tomorrow morning. Rev. Drew C. Taylor will deliver a baccalaureate sermon before the high school graduating class at 10 45 o'clock in the First Baptist Church.

AL Long Grand Army of the Republic Central Christian Core Drew. C. Taylor First ‘Baptist Church

Harvest Workers Sought for Oklahoma Grain Fields

Postmaster J Carl Vance receipt bulletin from the Bureau of Immigration in Washington states sixteen to eighteen thousand harvest workers are needed in Oklahoma grain fields. Workers are paid 32 10 to 37 00 per month with English speakers preferred. applicants must pay their own travel fare. Apply to W G Ashton, Commissioner of Labor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

J. Carl Vance Ia Bureau of Immigration Washington Okla Jane S Inares W- G_ fashton Oklahoma City- Okla

Melotz to Preach Special Services at Rural Church

Special services will be held at the rural Christian church each night next week except Saturday night. H F P Cutz of Washington DA evangelist, who did effective work here a few weeks earlier when the counter ended, will do the preaching.

H. FP. Cutz Washington

Local zisss-work er dies after illness

George L. Williams Jr. aged 39 years a well known local worker at West Fork glass plant southeast of the city died after an illness of Tung. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs George Williams Sr a brother Harry Williams and three sisters Miss May Williams Mrs E Gibson and Mrs George Cowrides all of this city. Fire services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Williams home with Rev Wose Taylor of the First Baptist church to conduct the services. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery.

George L. Williams, Jr Zisss West Fork Glass Brownsstreet Kelley Hal Tung George Wiliams Harry Walliams May Williams E. Gibson George Cowrides Williams Wose’ Taylor First Baptist Church Greenlawn Cemetery

Ship afire off San Francisco in heavy gale

The freighter Mackinaw drifted all night in a fierce storm from Point Reyes. Two boats rescued by the pilot tender California and a third boat missing. Reports say another vessel offshore sighted the wreck and noted it afloat, Mackinaw drifting about fifty miles south of Point Heyet.

Point Montara San Francisco Mackinaw Point Reyes California Maroanas Calamaths Messel Mackinnow Point Heyet

FIGHTERS FINED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Nick Hopsognator and John Likox were fined $2 and costs by Mayor Gordon after a police court session Saturday morning. Disorderly conduct and a tree-fighting incident on Fourth Street near Tradere Friday night led to arrests. Lee Dodd of Glen ETc No 2 was jailed and awaiting hearing in Magistrate Ro Edward igian's court on a separate assault charge against neighbor Mrs. Louisa Barrett.

Nick Hopsognator John Likox E— He Gordon Ili Likos Fourth Street Tradere Lee Dodd Glen Etc No. 2 Paty Robert al Noon Edwardigian Louisa Barrett

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Teutons Armenia Talian Aco Chautaequa Man Seeee Mama Eugenia Kelly al Davis Bonnie Glass Eugenis Kelly Broadway Kelly Eugenia Ally Feaf Glass Davis Ser ‘Hin Foreign Office Baptist Invitation Ambassador Fire Department Suxe Oklahoma Melotz GeorgeL_ Williams, Jr Brown,Sineet, & Kelley, Hi GS. Gordon Seaston
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