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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1916

Page

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Four Victims Die As Parade Bomb Haunts San Prasid

A deadly explosion at Market and Sansome during a preparedness parade in San Francisco injures many and kills four, with a long casualty list including Mrs. T. O. Wymore and Miss Pharl Seeman. Police arrest Frank Josephson while DA Charles Plehart condemns militarism.

Howard E. Knapp Kengsley van Loom Aper Theamily Pharl Seeman Yolen Josenh Charles A. Plehart Stuuary Market Streem San Prancisco Fornia Infantry Mrs Italy Germany United States Russia Te- Pee Sly Alameda

German Submarine Teutachland Faces UK Patrol Barrage

Washington dispatch reports German submarine Teutachland under Captain Koenig plans a quick dash to sea from Baltimore port area. The crew faces British cruiser patrols off Cape Henry and Cape Charles near Chesapeake Bay. Naval officers are doubtful the craft can surface and avoid detection, and may attempt a night withdrawal if possible.

Washington Koenig Teutachland Baltimora Howie Caps Haney Cape Charles Thesapeake al Yuasa Walerd Uigton Chesapeake Cape Henry Cape Charlee Roonle

James Whitcomb Riley Dies and Court Actions in Charleston

News notes on the death of Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley and multiple court actions. Suits involving Sunday Creek Coal Company New Jersey and Cinch Knight Coal Company are withdrawn or compromised. Companies plan to resume operations at Shreveberry and Mariwonth. A separate suit seeks $15,000 in rentals from United Fuel Gas Company. A second brief from Rogeland Maine reports interference with standard trials of the torpedo boat destroyer Rowan today.

Charleston Sunday Creek Coal Company New Jersey United Puel Gas Company Ny An Pers Rogeland, Me Rowan Todey

Death of James Whitcomb Riley in Indianapolis

Indianaplis July 22 James Whitcomb Riley poet died at 10 50 p m in his home nurse Miss Clem Etting kept vigil He suffered a paralytic stroke about 7 30 this morning and then declined rapidly Despite initial improvement he died late tonight His family including six brothers in law nephew Edmund W Eltel and niece Miss Elizabeth Eltel attended The poet had been living in Florida winters and returned in May stating he never felt better

Indianapolis James Whitcomb Riley Mr. Riley Carlton . McCulloch Riley Henry Eltel Edmund VW. Eltel Elizabeth Eltel Miley

Conference Postpone In Germany Advised By Telegraph

London dispatch reports the conference of German chancellor von Rellimann with Reichstag leaders adjourned until Monday. Exchange despatches in Amsterdam suggest the chancellor may not have an audience with Emperor William at shipperjat headquarters.

London Chan Raller von Rellimann Olwex William Shiperjat

British Army Captures Railway in East Africa Advance

London reports British troops have occupied Mahora and Amanfun and captured the Wildmbart railway. Smuts says enemy interference west of Tanga was driven over the Vangal river. Towns Munets and Amantan taken, German steamers Muanza and Ottolrich scuttled, booty seized from vessels. Belgian forces retreat under Major Rowling near Bustrayonibout, Germans and European troops killed or captured, Andvine among prisoners.

Soci London Africa Mahora Amanfun Wildmbart Smuts Tanga Vangal Munets Amantan Vaambara J.ale Victoria Nyanza Munnan Anza Ottohelrich Hlulman Carontal Ens Ria Bakoban Karagwenn Lake Victoria Rowling Bustrayonibout Hourhiwest Marhalf Andvine Colummn

West Virginia Accidents Rise in Week With Four Fatalities

The Workmen's Compensation Department reports 402 accidents in West Virginia industries for the week ending July 22. Fourteen fatalities occurred, four of them reported today, with many claims approved during the week.

Pere Charleston West, Virginia Workman's Compensation Department

Hughes Busy Preparing Acceptance Speech at New York Event

Charles T. Hughes the Republican presidential nominee worked all day with few interruptions on the speech of acceptance due July 31 in New York. He also traveled to Southampton to view the wreck of the four masted Clan Galbraith.

New York Bridge H Charles T. Hughes Southampton Beach Clan Galbraith Hughax

Appropriation Debate Over Army Mexican Conflict

The Senate debated army appropriations as the Mexican conflict loomed. Chairman Chamberlain and Senator Lee argued over border readiness and troop deployment. States were urged to equip militia units, with officials insisting current mobilization showed the army’s global reach and logistical success despite delays.

Wabitington Champers Haile Whelihond Inator Lee Marland Senate Mexico Lind Senata Chatrima Chamberlain le Finda Tug IL Mtr. Vee Chamberlain Hectornd Fenutor Loe War Department Ngurea Benitor Wadsworth Philadelphia Wadsworth

SECOND INFANTRY MUSTERED IN CHARLESTON REPORT

Charleston July 22 Infan Ule paralysia discovered today at Charleston mission home for children A four year old victim symptoms appeared today Health officer Dr J K depsom state commissioner of health isolated child and began precautions to prevent spread Major William Wallace United States Army accepted into federal service the headquarter company of the Gee 1 and West Virginia Infantry Muster rolls show 50 officers and 917 men with auxiliary company details and leaves. no movement expected before August 16. Young Men's Christian Association tent now under Captain W T Wilts.

Sanodaran Charleston Nhe Charleston Mission Ome 3. K. Depsom Guy Emin William Wallace United States Army Gee 1 West Virgina Templeton Wallace Eiler Adjiedt Nentine Varifind Thi Baste Ford William A. Rose The Americas Railways Association Huntington W. T. Wilts

Steamer Keyport Sunk After Collision Near Battery

New York July 22 The excursion steamer Keyport with 310 passengers, many women and children, was struck amidships by the steam lighter Santos off Cutlery late today. The Keyport sank within ten minutes as passengers were rescued near Battery Park where Captain Joseph Smith acted swiftly to push the steamer broadside against the Battery wall. Dozens of women and children were injured and several could not jump overboard. Loungers and workers in Battery Park assisted evacuees. no one was insured.

New York Keyport New Jersey Santos Bronx Joseph Smith Tan St Neawall Battery Park Asalstad Excursioniata Matore

Minister Resigns in Petrograd Switch

Petrograd dispatch reports the minister of foreign affairs resigns and is replaced by premier Vindimrovitch Sturmer, who has previously held the office. The notice dates to July 22 with London routing.

Petrograd London Sergive Centhlater of Foreign Affairs Med Borla Vindimrovitch Sturmer

Feeling Aun High Against Spannel Now

Spannel, a popular young West Texan, is under guard in Alpine after a fatal shooting. Sheriff and county officers blocked communication and moved to protect the prisoner ahead of a hearing scheduled for tomorrow night in Alpine. Local townspeople know him as a well known figure in the area.

Brewnter Han Ueton Tim Spannal Talen Alpine

John Pitcairn Founder of Pittsburg Plate Glass

John Pitcairn died today at his country estate near Philadelphia. He founded the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company and served as war chairman of the board. Pitcairn organized the first natural gas transportation line from Butler County, Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh and was heavily involved in oil, selling to Standard Oil in 1883.

Corsesoeingan Philadelphia Ily John Pitcairn Wis Thin City Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Tuterly Pitscairo Butler County Pennsylvania Mitahurg Standard Oil Company

Centenarian Abraham Wilson Dies in Cumberland Birthday

Cumberland Md July 22 Abraham Wilson died at his home aged 100 ten days after celebrating his birthday. He never married or consumed alcohol or tobacco. Three hundred Wilsons attended the celebration and President Wilson sent his congratulations.

Cumbirland, Md Abraham Wilson

Forces claim heavy losses at junction of the Star and Lipa

The war office reported heavy losses after battles south of Mga and near the Lipa river junction. Allied and German forces clashed along the Riga line with multi point engagements. prisoners and casualties were reported as troops pressed toward key river crossings. General Sakharov’s forces advanced on the Lipa bank, taking prisoners and pressuring Austro German units as operations spread toward Litany and Drastechle.

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Teutonic Forces Driven Back in World War Update

A fragmentary wartime summary notes Teutonic forces driven back near the Lipa frontier. Reports mention large prisoner counts, with more than 22 900 captured by Russians on a given day and 26 000 since a late July milestone. Included are references to battles near Galactia borders and activity east of Barangridia.

Thiday Priday Smorgan Vilisen Mandelbvr Fortunste Cour Barangridia Lipa

Verdict of Not Guilty in Morgan Murder Case

Charleston July 22 A jury in Putnam county circuit court returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of GA Shunbila charged with murder of James Morgan Jr a constable during a confrontation at Poca in June 1915 Shunbila testified self defense was the defense offered by the defendant.

Yaneocinyaa Pema Charleston Putnam County GA. Shunbila Winder James 2. Morgan, Jr Shamb UN Morgan Poca

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