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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1916
Page
11
A chaotic war report cites German setbacks on multiple fronts. British and French forces gain ground on the Somme while Russian offensives push Austro-German lines in Galicia and Volhynia. Prisoner counts soar as Russian advances threaten key rail hubs. Berlin counters claim limited westward progress.
London dispatch reports that British forces repulsed German counter-attacks around Delville Wood, with the Germans placing high importance on its possession. The article notes the desperate character of the attacks and mentions the wood’s capture by British troops.
In Chicago on July 24 a violent heat wave is blamed for multiple deaths and accidents. Reports cite scorching temperatures peaking near 40 degrees, with authorities warning of heat-related illnesses and related incidents across the city. Local solicitors noted widespread health risks amid the extreme heat.
In Kanawha county a circuit court order by Judge H D Hummell transfers possession of coal mines and related property to the Kanawha and Hocking Coal and Coke Company. The ruling dissolves a long standing injunction restricting interference with Sunday Creek Company operations on leased Janda property. Sunday Creek reportedly owes about 300000 in back rent.
In Wealchostar county near Reynolda, Robert Gerrard died after a fight over sixty cents debt. Hughards, held on a murder charge, and Gerrard’s body was found by his sister in Reynolda. Police tied the incident to a prior quarrel with Richardson after Gerrard and Richardson were seen together.
A deteriorating heat wave is forecast to spread from the central part of the continent toward the Atlantic coast, ending a two day period of moderated temperatures along the shore. Relief remains uncertain as meteorologists warn of continuing hot conditions inland.
Secretary Baker released a report detailing how national guardsmen were moved to the border in response to a House inquiry. He notes some day coach use due to urgency, assures troops were fed and cared for, and says regular army units were provided to supplement transports.
Washington reports indicate the German cruiser Deutschland would sail to Baltimore tomorrow as officials confer on measures to protect American neutrality. There is no clear sign of any planned protection for the submarine or a shift in policy toward neutrals.
Austrian general headquarters announces the withdrawal of Austrian troops between the Tunis river and the Rouxo-Kovel railway following several Russian storming attacks. The statement says defensive positions near Stokhod were pulled back behind the river and railway lines after Tepulea operations.
In Topeka and across Kansas the drought lengthened with days without measurable rain, weather observers reporting an extreme dry period unseen in three decades. Officials note nine-tenths of the month exposed the state to growing concern as air and soil conditions deteriorate.
A report from Bridgehampton New York notes Hughes as Republican nominee will deliver a 1,000 word noti fication address read aloud at New York ceremony next Monday night. Harding will speak briefly after Hughes and Wilcox plans for a Pacific coast trip discussed.
Charleston July 2 Mrs Creary was arrested yesterday in connection with the shooting of T Wehner on Cabin Creek Wednesday night. A preliminary hearing before Justice C We Desring is set for August 11. She bonded in the sum of 2900 for her appearance. Wehner is in serious condition.
The United States announced no special protection will be granted to the German merchant submarine Deutschland as it left American territorial waters. A statement after interdepartmental conferences indicated that no extraordinary precaution could be ordered, with plans suggesting the vessel would proceed tomorrow.
Norfolk dispatch reports Judge Waddill awarded custody of the British liner Appam to ten English owners. An appeal is expected soon, with a possible ruling by the U S Supreme Court. The ship remains at Newport News with cargo valued at 6240,000 and prize crew dispute unresolved. Lieutenant Derg and 22 crewmen face state department decisions on internment or return.
Milwaukee July 23 The heat wave peaks at 91 degrees at 3 o clock with a steady drop to 80s by noon One death is reported from prostration and several others require medical aid Across the state towns register 99 to 102 degrees Janeaville Sheboygan Plymouth Delavan report prostrations Numerous workers pulled from outdoor labor and some factories shift to night schedules
Superintendent M. P. Shawkey announced the distribution of funds to counties and municipalities from the state schools fund. The apportionment totals $461,074.46 with the remainder allocated to general school funds for department expenses and county superintendents' salaries. The distribution base is school enrollment, statewide 419,030, up about 000 from two years prior. Keckawhe County allocation noted as a percent of any county in the state.
Hoboken N J July 29 workers aboard the interned German vessel have been painting the sides and structures, busy on the fundie and deck. Report says repairs neared completion with restoration expected by mid August as crews work to preserve the ship.
In Mexico City on July 19 a message was sent accepting the pro conference terms on arrangements with the United States. The note was translated into Spanish and submitted to General Carranza and a possible request for clarification was noted. The Mexican ambassador stated at Washington that no claim would be made regarding the location of the talks.
July 29 in Parkersburg a Republican state committee sub committee elected officers for approval by the full committee. Chairman T. J. Sherrard of Wellaburg. View chairman and secretary Grant P. Hall of Charlenton. Treasurer David Gideon of Hunt. Sherrard argued for a different term as captain.
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