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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1916

Page

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Greek Crisis Deepens as Bulgarian Invasion Sparks Alarm

Despatch from Athens warns of grave unrest after Bulgarian forces crossed into Greece on May 26 and captured forts. Greek troops withdrew as Bulgarians advance prompts Greek authorities to seek countermeasures. Reports note rising tensions and a bold front in Athens. The Herald reports from Venice with a black border and strong editorial on the crisis.

Macedonia Atte Edierstes Paris Athens Micedonia Tupel Dragotin Widh Spatove Permisatan Gornike Gresk Commandorn Entoute Pers Eveupy Saloulk Frettne

German Attacks Fail on Meuse Front Near Fort Vivan

Report of two German assaults near Corbeaux and Verlun on the Meuse front failing. Allied air forces claim fifteen German aircraft downed with one shot down near Liou. Artillery activity noted around Fort Vivan and near Fort Meuse.

Gernam Corbeaux Wand Verlun Meuse Fort Vivan

Woy Dutt Charged With Transporting Prohibited Liquor

Loyd Duff Woy Dutt of this city faced a magistrate in Davies court at Balem on a charge of violating prohibition laws by bringing eighty six gallons of whiskey and 400 pints of beer into the mutte. He was arrested on the road between Salem and Bristol Saturday night. Bond set at 800 dollars for appearance today. Dutt was reported moved from Marlette to Valsety and had been on the road for about a week.

Woy Dutt Magiotrate H. DB Davies Balen Avelock Lnto Dutt Marlette Valsety

Robinson Honored at Episcopal Conference in Saratoga Springs

Teo La. Robinson, Republican candidate for governor, received an unusual ceremonial honor at a work conference of two within two, sparked by a general Episcopal church gathering in Saratoga Springs. A telegram from church leaders welcomed his election and urged continued service in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, with brief affirmations of future meetings.

Teo la. Robinson General Conference L Muthadini Episcopal Reaslon Saratoga N. Yucwhem Biehons Hamilton Terry Methodist 1Piscopal Church

Boy Drowns in Creek Near South Mountain Shops

Herbert Montgomery 14 son of a foreman at O Nel Printing Co drowned Monday morning in El orveke Creek near the South Mountain shops after slipping into swollen waters. Friends and workers attempted to rescue him while physicians worked hours to revive him, but he did not survive.

Herbert Montgmery Herbert Montgomery O'Nel Printing Company el Orveke IL O'Etnele Young Montgomery Phyal~ Sine

Judge Robinson to Address Clarkburg Mass Meeting

Judge Robinson spoke at a morning event in Clarkshurg and addressed a mass meeting in Werton in the afternoon. Farry B. Carin of the Republican state executive committee planned to introduce him at tonight's gathering. The First Regiment Wand of the West Virginia National Guard would play at the event.

Sudee Tin B. Robinson Werton Farry B. Carin Mumber Republican State Executive Committee Judge Robinson Wand West Virginia Natonal Guard

Storm Crushes Town as Lightning Knocks Out Power

A violent Sunday storm swept the area with thunder and heavy rain. Winds toppled bricks and damaged a church tower while transformers failed and streets filled with debris leaving hundreds without telephone and electric service for hours.

Lilly Objects to Nusbaum Pardon in Campaign Notes

A speech by Abe Lilly at Morgantown drew attention to Governor Hatfield’s pardon of Nusbaum. Nusbaum, a Clarkeburg resident, rejects the portrayal and denounces the publicity tied to his past prosecution. The exchange highlights campaign rhetoric and regional tensions.

Lilly Nusbaum Abe Lilly Dorgmntown Lily Hatfield Pardonini Will Nusbaum Clarkeburg Monongalia Nusbawn Sens

Dedication of Methodial Episcopal Church at Jane Lew

The handsome new church will be dedicated next Sunday. Bishop Joseph J. Berry of Philadelphia will preside. Morning services begin at 10 o'clock with sermons by Dr. L. B. Raseogger and the Rev. John Bedlow. An afternoon program includes addresses and preaching. A luncheon will be served on the grounds. Attendees should use Broad Run stop for arrived carriages.

Jane Lew Joseph J. Berry Philadelphia L. B. Raseogger Bucktunnon John Bedlow Wenton Reexestor

British SIZ MAMA New York Steamer Arrives With Contraband

The Weglan-American line steamer Erle Hontatjord arrived from Bergen and called at Kirkwall under British orders. At Kirkwall, authorities seized 794 packs of illicit goods from the ship.

New York Erle Hontatjord Bergen Kirkwall oMeers

Widely Known Railroad Builder and Capitalist Dies

Obituary notes the death of a famed Northwest railroad builder and financier. Descriptions praise his leadership in Belgian relief and Allied bond efforts, with mentions of meetings in New York and connections to King Albert. Family and colleagues mourn his passing as details of funeral plans remain unsettled.

Northwest Paul Darranaeds Caplealiat Des Horta M Wiggs New York Staniny Sewent Rochester Minn Tagether Mim Ledatde Utea Quegdons Northern Railroad St. Pitt Hill Albert Knge I. PB Morkan Hin Iumrance

Fire damages Vancouver plant and grain elevator

Fire at the New Rexland Heir Company plant and the Alberte Pacific grain elevator in Vancouver causes extensive damage. The town estimates losses at 600000 while no lives were lost. Firefront threatened the waterfront as workers were away harvesting with the Hawaiian army absent.

Vancouver New Rexland Heir Company Alberte, Pacific Une Fry Department Harvien Aritiah

Postpone Whiteuntide Holidays for Munitions Output

A conference in London between David Lloyd George and trade union representatives agreed to postpone Whiteuntide holidays for munition workers for two months to avoid interrupting output. Workers would not abandon holidays entirely but should defer them, with the decision to be communicated to the affected workers.

London David Lloyd George

Correction on Bridgeport road auto wreck report

The Telegram corrects an error in its Sunday edition stating that Mr Starkey of the Clarksburg Tire Company was listed as an occupant in the Bridgeport road automobile wreck. Mr Starkey was not in the vehicle and has no knowledge of the accident.

Bridgeport Telegram Junto

Rogers Country Home Destroyed by Fire

Lightning struck the Rogers family home on Booch Hill farm near Lumberwort and destroyed the two story brick house and most furnishings valued at about 10000 dollars. Neighbors responded but only the safe and a few items survived. reconstruction plans were undetermined.

Sumer Roger Booch Hill Lomrance Rogern Beroh MN Farm Hla Rogers Hiehow Mr. Rogers Jfiva Rogary

Roosevelt Domination Scrambles Delegates at Chicago

Washington May 29 The Republican convention debate in Chicago on June 7 narrows to two paths for nomination for president and vice president. Roosevelt leads the anti Hughes camp while Hughes is presented as a strong rival if the convention unites behind him. Delegates from Pennsylvania Vermont and other states show shifting loyalties as Brumbaugh and Guent influence may swing second ballot votes toward Hughes.

Washington Chicago United Party Roosevelt Justice Hughes Roopevelt Colonel Moonewalt Juwtica Hughs Hughes Vermont Way Pennsylvania Drumbaugh Pennaglvante Drumbeugl Ghent Luncaster County Guent 4A Roosavelt Brambaugh Cummine South Dakota Towa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Sharman Burton

Tuberculosis Claims Mrs Ora Gusst Aged 20 In Nutterdale

Mrs Ora Gusst wife of James Cuset of Nutterdale died at 7 20 Sunday morning after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. Funeral services were set for Monday afternoon at the home with burial in Greenlawn. Survived by husband James Guset mother Mrs Jill da Matheny of this city and brothers William Matheny John Matheny and Gerald Matheny.

Ora Gusst James Cuset Nutterdale Luberuclonis Greenlawn James Guset Rosy Mia Jill da Matheny Wiliam Matheny John Matheny Churchville Gerreld Matheny Ohio

Mexicans Concentrate Troops Near Chihuahua Reported

Reports sent to General Funston from General Bell at Hi Papa indicate Mexican forces massing near Chihuahua. The numbers are said to be about 40 000 men.

Chihuahua

Telegrams 10,000 Club promises prizes to entrants

A lurid call promotes Telegrams 10,000 Club offering a chance to win big by entering. It appeals to readers with promises of an Overland eight cylinder car and thousands in prizes, urging immediate action and outlining entry methods at the Telegram office.

Telegram Oli Hood Wilanie Gotti Piiana Benica Olwrerburg Borie Alwaerm Inter Yale Mniford

Pope Deplores War Atrocities and Calls for Tolerance

The papal secretary quotes Pope Benedict deploring inhuman war acts and urging Christian tolerance from all sides. He stresses neutrality, impartial judgment, and sympathy for suffering, hoping hostilities may end sooner through restraint.

Vnt Peta Roma Papa Benedict Clatme

Monk Min Summoned in May Trial Shuffle at Wauregan

In Wauregan Illinois on May 20 the third week of Will Hy Orpet's murder trial began with jurors sworn for duty. Court notes show 736 men were summoned. several jurors were tentatively accepted as proceedings continued amid conflicting ballots and local delegation tensions.

Wauregan Will Hy Orpet Morlan Lamberteleht Iman Hewn Steetelal Tao

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