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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1916

Page

2

English and Indians Rally in French War Front Raid

English and Indian cavalry detachments mounted a bold assault along a trench line in France. They attacked German positions near Bleh Won t and Yelvilie wood, charging through fire to disrupt fortifications and inflict casualties. The action continued with heavy fighting, horses and riders enduring hostile fire as they pressed their breakthrough efforts.

France London Cline Tuy Fran Wwe Bholl Haley

Castro Held at Ellis Island in New York Detention

Fragmentary report describes General Castro detained at Ellis Island for six weeks after arrival from Trinidad, with U S authorities citing extradition and political tensions. The piece notes opposition to rendition and mentions Canadian-born Giudral Castro in connection with discussions of possible war risk and diplomatic action.

Weaponreo New York Voncanada United States Trinidad Ree Washington Gendral Padnada Vauban Empireaiuiol Byron 2 PLC Giudral Castro Ag Winee

Two Man Eating Sharks Caught Off New York Coast

Report from New York dated July 1 describes two large man eating sharks killed and captured in the Long Island Sound area near Fire Island and the Atlantic Highlands. Fishermen from Matawan and Ossining reported sighting enormous sharks near breakwaters while Captain Tut of a Finnish steamer arrived with news of the hunts and casualties among local crews.

Gaby Pointe Twas Captain Tut Mteanishin Finland Ludoon

London conference on Allied powers and future of war

Fragmented report describes a London conference with Allied leaders including Wood, Lloyd George, and the Russian representative. It outlines aims to coordinate actions among Britain, France, Italy, and Russia, with talks on joint operations and postwar arrangements. Some text is garbled but indicates discussions of military strategy and allied governance.

Export of War Munitions From Taek Tur Port

A historical record notes an export flow of war munitions and related materials from the Taek tur Ie Werk port through WidenehOURTS to EST 925 504, totaling $1,464 for the year in review. The shipment details show prices around $47 per unit and a total value reaching the cited amount in New York transactions.

Taek Tur Ie Werk Wondiie Widenehourts New York

Oil Production Decline in United States and Europe

Fragments indicate a discussion of oil output declines in the United States and Europe. References to market effects, potential production cuts, and political or economic actions appear, mentioning key regions and possible annual totals.

Delegates Vote on New York Agreement at United Mine Workers Conventi

Delegates at the General Convention of United Mine Workers in Anmuri¨ca voted on the New York agreement. The vote was delayed to Monday and amid tension over ratification and town support, with conflicting signals from leaders and local officials about acceptance or rejection.

of the United Mine Workers Pittsburg Ascoci Pitpsinug Cpneral Ditriet Nue S United Mine Workers Anmuri¢a He Neil New York Lewin Wil Pitidinrealwerk

Real Story Of Wreck Of Hector Not Told Yet

Fragmented account from early reports notes the wreck of the steamer Hector off Charleston harbor. Many crew were saved after beaching near the coast, with hospitalizations and inquiries into the ship’s loss continuing as officials assess naval expedition losses and salvage details.

Hector Channestton Santi Carolina Conphy Charleston Cavay Regeuline Voriol Holt Santo Dontugo Herat Tie Tie Wellington Crpres Cymrese

Heat kills workers at Peabody plant disaster

A chaotic workplace incident left several workers collapsed at a Portsmouth area plant yard. Harold Mawera, 40, and Lowes, 64, died, while Mary Dittinger and Ber Laynes endured medical emergencies. Emergency crews treated multiple others as panic spread among staff.

Tory Lowes Mary AL Dittinger Agale

Haigsburg Labor Regiment Plans Mount Gretna Draft

The Pennsylvania National Guard regiment now federalized could reach about six thousand men for a summer program at Mount Gretna. Details of the reorganization and strength were learned tonight as preparations proceed.

Asvordauuid Peora Haigsburg Tech Punasylvania National Guard Learand Hae Mount Gretna

Destroyer Impatueso Sunk in Adriatic Sea

Rome report states the Italian destroyer Impatueso was torpedoed and sunk in the lower Adriatic on July 10. Most of the crew were saved. The fate of the ship was confirmed by a July 16 dispatch from Via London.

Rome London Adriatic

Fragmented Military Movements and Local Notices

Obscure OCR text mentions units forming near San Troi Texas with cavalry and artillery components. References a First regiment of something, a long-scrambled tale of peace terms or deployment, and an unclear note about a Sunday event. Entities and specifics are unreliable due to garbled source.

San Troi Anillery Mtercoint Maverial Feruhably

Unclear fragment on wartime duty and events

Fragmentary text mentions duty, neutrality, and a Harmiin synthesis, with unclear references to destroyers and events. Reading lacks coherent details, names, dates, or places to establish a concrete news item.

Dysfunctional fragmentary news item from Potber and Hilton

An OCR damaged passage references multiple names including Potber Walbys and a State Republican convention. It mentions a train on the coast, North trial track events, and a physician stating recovery in a few days, but many words are garbled leaving unclear full events or dates.

Celebrations and Parade Plan Amid Wartime Welfare Effort

A large gathering is planned to honor M Yue on July 18 with a parade led by Principal Osman and the retiring warden George W. Kirchwey. The event, organized by the Municipal Welfare League founded by Osbourne, aims to address charges of injustice and feature speakers about prisoner welfare and reformation.

M. Yue Heck Mott Duhorne Osborne Georgs W. Kirehwey Oxborne Chester County Sing Sings Mtubial Welfare Leagun Mi Osbaeie Aml Bn Wequine Juliet Mr Osborhe

Personal Notices From Morgan County Friends and Relatives

A burst of personal items lists many Morgan County residents and visitors. It notes Kathirday evening events, visits in Parkersburg and Charleston, and attendance by families including the Koblegard Ful Carekadon and Mary Fricker. It mentions J W M Fricker, manager of the Woolen Mill, visiting Parkersburg for a cutter meeting and Mary Fricker returning from Weston after two weeks with relatives.

Wetweunaumor Morganter Bartlet Aire Wilson John Koblegard Carekadon Baulay Bor Patersburg Ileharond Jieshveds Vatre Charles Heston Ralrnmont Charleston E. Marechil Solent J W. M. Fricker Woolen Millx Comming Roral Parkersburg M Cheycomypikay Whitey Cheate W. M. Fricker Mary Weston

Weds Within a Week After Lawn Mower Courtship

In Hartford Connecticut on July 1 Mrs Nancy Hamilton aged 60 and Enoch Nowlon aged 60 married within a week after a lawn mower courtship. The ceremony followed Miss Hamilton’s act of hiring a mower and a proposal that arose from an unusual introduction during shared work on her lawn. The couple’s quick romance drew local attention as they sealed their union in a brief ceremony.

Hartford Cety Mule Nancy Hamilton Nat Enoch Nowlon Wayne Notiens Hamilton Newton

Ancient ivory sandbox heirloom linked to Mayflower tale

Philadelphia July 15. Joseph A Willand of Delmar township Pa reports an ancient carved ivory sandbox ex humed on the cover reads Suannn Willard 1906. The heirloom is said to have crossed the Atlantic with the Mayflower and has been in the Willass family for some years.

Philadelphia Joseph A. Willand Delmar Township

Great Ran Val floods Charlotte region with record rainfall

A 5.08 inch rainfall in four hours set a new record in Charlotte, flooding rivers and creeks, causing rivers to breach banks and damage to roads and properties. Transportation and daily activity were disrupted as floodwaters rose across the area and inspectors monitored the damage.

Charlotte N.C Nenather Bureau

West Virginia Takes Part in Capital News

In Washington, West Virginia figures in national affairs with focus on military recruiting and mobilization. Reports detail congressional moves on post offices, building appropriations, and state representatives aiming for federal funding, plus Army Nurse Corps expansion and border duty planning as the nation girds for wartime needs.

West Virginia Capital News

Refugees Arrive With Merchants to Aid Collier Nunshon

A party of refugees and merchants arrived at the collier Nunshon from Imayanns and Saw Paz. Among the travelers were Mr. Frank W. Mébre and his family, with other noted residents and miners. The group was reportedly accommodated by local authorities and the Mint district officials.

Washington railroad ownership inquiry sparks Senate action

A fragmented article notes a joint Senate inquiry on government ownership of public utilities including telegraphs wireless and railroads. The House approved a resolution seeking guidance on the desirability of government ownership for interstate commerce related utilities.

Washington Senate Sen HC Mid Taube Sninnieree Viriud Jamastana House Willy Expressounnanien

Notained Fronte South Volunteer Soldiers Depart

As of mid month, voluntary soldiers are passing through working areas at about 1,000 daily. They move toward front lines, with many heading into varied sectors. The movement reflects ongoing mobilization and transport in the region.

Anz Ringhes

Public notice on liability for wife Agnes Keller

To the public. She in nolityy the pune that will not be responsible for any Aphis, constracted by my wife, Agnes Keller. Keller, she having left my bee and honed setts init any jel eruae, Manest Keller.

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