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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

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Withdrawal of Troops In Mexico Sparks Diplomatic Note

The United States received a note from General Carranza asking for a clear explanation of American troop presence in Mexico and a withdrawal. Carranza argues withdrawal proves U S. stance against war and warns continued Punitive Expedition fuels cross border incidents. He says Mexican forces now able to control banditry and urges cooperation from the U S. troops from the border.

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Zeppelin craft surpasses earlier airship design

A new airship described as a longer Zeppelinean craft was tested near a riverfront town. It features a gondola, forward propulsion, and torpedo-like devices, signaling advancements beyond prior models though details remain uncertain in the fragmented report.

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MILLA LEASCA leads rebels in Mexican frontier clash

A disrupted report places Julio Acons, a former commander with 300 followers, near Batorling Chihuatun. He claims to threaten General Perehings rear guard south of Nayaluwina Province to force a clash with American forces, aiming to force a peaceful retreat or capture.

Ankocieyen Colunials X.M Julio Acons Teucher Huerrera Joni Batorling Chihuatun Ganaral Perehings Nayaluwina Acosta

Trial of Holts case at Sovereign Camp proceeding

In a circuit court on Wednesday morning Lidatda Holts seeks to recover $1,000 in insurance from her late husband Herman Holts. The mayor seized a wagon driven by Liesd Daft after a wagon road incident near Salen. Tuesday night, fourteen whiskey cases with two dozen pints each and eleven beer cases with forty five pints, plus assaults, were also reported.

Lidatda Holts Woodmen of the World Herman Holts Liesd Daft Salen

Wallace B. Gribble Nominated as Republican State Senate Candidate

An editorial in the Doddridge County Republican endorses Wallace B. Gribble as the Republican candidate for the Twelfth senatorial district seat, highlighting his county roots, legal career, public service as clerk and sheriff, and strong work ethic. The piece praises his knowledge of law, understanding of labor and capital interests, and dependable, industrious character.

State Senate Wallace B. Grublete Doddridge County Provast Creuit Republican Albeere Wallace B. Gribble Dodridge Harrigon Lewis Ponte Agricultus Wiete Tylor Warsel Marlon Hurriaan Hitchle Gribble Eatin Ibor

German Forces Reported Successful in Verdun Operations

May Day notices invite attendance at a Fathers Day service at Pride AME Church with speakers AC Wight and Mine Ramsay. London dispatch notes German forces favored near Verdun with 100 prisoners taken. export tax plan on diamonds discussed. naval gun and machine guns fired at Cauretter wood during recent fighting.

Guy Fuvifi AC | Wight G. H. Gordon Mine Sudo Ramsay Verdun Meuse Cimbres War Office Cauretter Wood Wasalka

Four nabbed in automobile liquor seizure

An automobile containing 176 quarts of labelled whiskey was seized Wednesday morning. Town officers notified county authorities to seize the liquor and arrest the four occupants. Deputy Sheriff Lace Wolto and others took James Larry of Glen Elk Samuel Bomider Samuel Deper and Harry Way to county jail for proceedings before an ingiatrate.

Fairmont Interurban Eberiit Lace Wolto Segne Alanos Ingiatrate James Larry Glen Elk Samuel Bomider Samuel Deper Tin Plate Harry Way Machlis

French Evacuate Line After Verdun Clash

Paris war office reports the Germans forced the French to evacuate a trench near Cavrolios wood south of Gumieres during a violent Verdun front engagement last night.

Paris Cavirolios Wood Gumieres War Office

River passage forced by Hungarian troops near Berlin

Austro-Hungarian forces west of Arster in the Treating district forced a river crossing on the Posina river and captured the heights of the auinhorn bank. Official reports describe the operation as a significant tactical advance.

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Most Illustrious Son Pays Glowing Tribute to Defenders of the Flag

A Decoration Day program at Norwood Park drew a large crowd despite rain. United States Senators Theodore K. Warton of Cleveland and Nathan Goff of the city addressed attendees in two sessions, praising Union soldiers and honoring Confederate bravery. Senator Goff urged preparedness for peace, while Benster Burton urged progress in Clarkeburg and West Virginia. The event reflected on national growth and the enduring gratitude for veterans.

Norwood Park United States Theodore K. Warton Cleveland Nathan Goff Court House Park Stuart Wf. Reed Senator Turton Main~ory Federal Coldiers Gof Mostig Benator Goff Senator Gott Benster Burton Burton Tiny Ethltn Clarkebure West Virginia Clarkebur Clarkeburg

Death by Own Action Ends Painter Lewis Overfield

Funeral services are planned for Lewis Overfield, a 40 year old painter from Doddridge County, who shot himself Tuesday afternoon. He had lived in Salem about a year, and is survived by wife and two children. Domestic troubles are believed to have led to the tragedy. The report also notes a military update about Punta Ordinalo.

Lewis Overfield Pgverfield Kan Doddridge County Salem Wits Overfield

Ten Thousand Club Opens Amid Broad Public Welcome

The 10,000 Club launches with strong public support in Clarkesburg and surrounding districts. The Telegram notes previous campaigns and generous prizes, yielding many nominations on Monday and Tuesday. Entry offers a chance at grand prizes including the Overenderx cylinder car, with separate district campaigns and equal awards to encourage broad participation.

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Fisher seeks Republican nomination for House of Delegates

A 1910 letter from W. Va. residents lauds Hon. R. M. Fisher for public service and moral character. Supporters cite work on tax reform, Workman's Compensation, lifetime teaching certificates, and a 1913 endorsement from the Ohio Valley Trades Assembly. Fisher aims to win the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates, with supporters asserting loyalty to public good and intent to resist bribes.

Fisher Charleston Ohio Valley Trades Assembly Atnto Anya House of Deleppaton

Great convention to nominate Ford at old party gathering

The Do-Nothing party plans a nominating convention to rally for President Ford. A temporary chair and permanent chair will oversee proceedings at the First Methodist church steps. Delegates and proxies will attend, with secret nomination processes and a potential minority report blocked.

Promdeus Livied Bialik Volock Clarksburg Committee Henry Ford Java Ford Not & N

Duplet Brothers Deliver Car to Marion County Families

Duplet Brothers automobile dealers delivered a Haynes car Tuesday afternoon to George W. Amos of Fairmont, a former sheriff of Marion County. The shipment also included offerings to Master William T. Geppert, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Geppert, and Master Thomas Osborne, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Osborne, both of Columbus.

Duppet Brothers Thia City George W. Amos Fairmont Uherf Marion County William TH. Geppert Ors Willan J. Geppert Thomas Osborne C. 4. Osborne Call

Salem city sued over view lot damage claim trial

A damage suit of 1000 dollars against the city of Salem was in the hands of a trial jury. The jury was scheduled to view the lot and hear evidence this Wednesday afternoon. The suit involves alleged damage and accommodation claims related to the property in Salem.

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Roosevelt Denounces German American Alliance Urges Unity

Theodora Roosevelt denounces a German American alliance urging all Americans to oppose efforts to split the nation along race lines. He condemns factionalism and calls for unity regardless of birthplace, stressing national loyalty over ethnicity and warning against political manipulation by foreign interests.

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Conference Notes On Railroad Brotherhood Wage Talks

Early notes describe managers drafting a memorandum for railroads to settle hours and wages. Representing employee groups include the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and the Order of Conductors. Negotiations aim to cooperate with unions and standardize procedures across the system.

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