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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1915

Page

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Churchill Claims Near Victory At Gallipoli In Allied Drive

Despatches from Mitylene and a Duntee statement by Winston Churchill hint of quickening action as Allied forces press Turkish positions at Gallipoli to gain control of the Dardanelles. Attacks repulsed, ships at risk from submarines, and the broader European war observes heavy fighting in Galicia and western fronts.

Paess London Mitylene Winston Spencer Churchill Duntee Gali‘poli Ula Dardanelles Athens Gliles Mongay Turkey Europe Caucasus Asia Minor Galicia Lemberg Przemys San River Bukowina Berlin Souchez Hooge Mr. Churchill Admiralty Tunisian

Field Marshal von Hinderburg Reflects on Italys Intervention

Hanover via London June 6 dispatch reports Field Marshal von Hinderburg writing to a friend in Hanover, where he resided before the war. He longs to walk the city’s trees but says Italy's treacherous intervention has postponed recreation, prolonging the campaign hours though final results remain unchanged.

Hanover London von Hinderbure Italy

French steamship Penfeld torpedoed at Brest crew saved

A Brest despatch reports the French steamship Penfeld was torpedoed by a German submarine on Thursday. The vessel sank in three minutes and the crew spent thirty hours at sea before rescue.

Associated Press Psris Havas Brest Penfeld

Three More British Ships Sunk by German Submarines

EKIRKWALL Orkney Islands June 5 Three more British ships were sunk by German submarines. The steam fishing vessel Kathleen of Peterhead and Evening Star 2nd Cortez of Aberdeen were sent to the bottom yesterday. The crews were landed here today.

Bry Associated Press Ekirkwall Orkney Islands Kathleen Peter Head Evening Star 2Nd Cortez Aberdeen

Italian suspect linked to Edge Hill murder case

Cheltenham detective James L. Ganley arrived in Richwood to identify Dominick Larosso, jailed for killing Fedello Deaco at Edge Hill on July 11, 1922. The Italian prisoner reportedly acknowledged the detective and offered to return for trial, with no requisition papers needed. Ganley planned to take the suspect back for arraignment.

Richwood James L. Ganley Cheltenham Police Department Ogontz Dominick Larosso T. R Johnson Fedello Deaco Edge Hill Ganley

Taube Bomber Drops Bombs Over Calais Killing One

A Taube aircraft over Calais at noon drops several bombs. One person is killed and property damage is described as small.

Associated Fparess Paris Havas Agency Calais

Suffrage Leaders Meet in Chicago to Plan 64th Congress

Suffrage leaders from several states will meet in Chicago on Monday and Tuesday to map strategy for securing Congress approval for women’s enfranchisement. Participating figures include Mrs Medill McCormick chairing the national association committee, Dr Anna Howard Shaw national association president, Mrs Harriett Taylor Upton of Ohio, Mrs Stanley McCormick of New York, and Mrs Orton H Clark of Michigan.

Chicago Medill McCormick Congressional Committee The National Association Anna Howard Shaw Harriett -Taylor Upton Ohio Stanley McCormick New York Orton H. Clark Michigan Orton HC Clark Harriett Taylor Upton

Bank holdup man given twenty years prison term

In Kansas City on June 5 an 18 year old bank assistant was robbed of 304 dollars by Luther Afton 19 of Merrick Ohio. He was captured by citizens and sentenced to twenty years in prison.

Associated Press Kansas City Martha Zls Peoples’ State Bank Dodson Luther Afton Merrick Ohla

Trial Postponed in Dairy Officials Indictments

Trials of criminal cases against Old Capital City Dairy Company officials are postponed to June 22. Special counsel Robert W. Childs announced the change after the resignations of U. S. District Attorney Sherman McPherson and assistant Harley Burns, and the appointment of Stuart R. Bolin to succeed McPherson. Bolin’s appointment follows government moves to annul attorney fees for F. X. Taylor, receiver of the dairy company.

RY Associated Force Columbus, CO Old Capital City Dairy Company Robert W. Childs Gregory Sherman TF. McPherson United States Harley TE. Burns President Wilson Stuart R Bolin Columbus McPherson Bolin Burns Fx-I. Taylor Dairy Company

Court of Inquiry to probe Annapolis exam irregularities

Washington June 35 Following conferences with President Wilson today Secretary Daniels named a court of inquiry to investigate seven midshipmen at Annapolis who allegedly secured advance information on examinations. The inquiry will broaden to probe possible involvement by midshipmen and instructors and will seek to clear up 21 charges. Testimony from students is expected as the annual practice shipment is postponed. Three cadets may be dismissed. names are not released.

SV Associated Freed Washington Wilson Daniels Annapolis Naval Academy Navy Department Academy Annapolis

Shooting at Newton restaurant leaves woman fatally wounded

Walter G. Green a Newton Center restaurant owner was shot and jailed. Ruby Stewart a waitress likely fatally wounded. Charles E. Warren a Boston chauffeur is under arrest for murder. The shooting happened in the crowded Green dining room as Warren fired. Green shielded Stewart and was shot in the temple. Stewart fled to the kitchen as Warren pursued and fired again.

Frese Newton Mass Walter G. Green Newton Center Ruby Stewart Charles E. Warren Boston Green Warren Miss Stewart Werren

American accused Charlton found mentally responsible in 1910 murder case

In Como Italy Charlton Sane was deemed mentally responsible for his wife’s death at their villa in June 1910. A court report by Professor Maggigioto stated he was fit to stand at the time. The trial is set to begin early next month.

Como Italy Paris Porter Charlton Maggigioto Charlton

Monks Arrested After Bari Monastery Search

Five Dominican monks from Bari's monastery were arrested after soldiers searched the monastery. Residents report night flashlights over the sea and suspect the monks. they are to face court martial. Bari citizens attempted to attack the monks but police rescued them.

Pres Bari Italy Paris

Five Children Burned in Rock Springs Amusement Ride Tragedy

A fire trapped seventeen picnic children on three boats in the Rock Springs amusement ride known as the old mill. Five were burned and Albert Reiner, 12, of Chester died. Others listed as severely burned include Glenn Stout 17 Eva Dales 14 Merry Mackey 15 and Miss Mary Pearson 18.

Speed Chester Rock Springs Albert Reiner Glenn’ Stout Eva Dales Merry Mackey Newell Wva Mary Pearson East Liverpool

Roosevelts Go South Travel Story Starts

Theodore Roosevelt accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt travels south as reported by the Associated Press in New York on June 5. The brief dispatch notes the former president and his spouse setting a pace for a notable journey.

Associated STI New York Theodore Roosevelt

Coalition Could Gain Early Washington Recognition

Washington reports discuss a possible reunion of Villa Zapata and Carranza factions in Mexico. A coalition formed from the Constitutionalist base might receive swift U.S. recognition, while Carranza pursues military aims. Refugee movement, relief plans, and refugee leadership are outlined as ships and trains prepare to move people and supplies to Vera Cruz and Monterey.

Preesa Washington Wilson Mexico United States Villa-Zapata Carranza Constitutionalist Huerta Villa Eliseo Arrenenso Arrendondo Enrique C. Liorente Obregon Buford Kilpaterick Galveston Vera,Cruz Mexico City War Department Pechuca Vera Cruz American Red Cross Monterey Arnold Shanklin

King Constantine Undergoes Rib Removal Operation

An Athens dispatch says Professor Hisel berg of Vienna performed an operation on King Constantine removing part of the tenth rib. The king felt relief after the procedure, with the illness likely to require a long treatment period. Earlier bulletins noted pus in the pleural cavity and relapses, but later reports show a lower temperature and improved respiration.

Associated Press London Athens Exchange Telegraph Company Hiselberg Vienna Constantine

Oklahoma Implements First State Oil Conservation Law

The Heald ton oil fields must limit daily production to meet market demand under Oklahoma's new oil conservation law. The state oil and gas commission issued the first order under the act, regulating how much crude can be produced from a field to avoid wastage and determining each holder's equitable share while the field remains underground.

Oklahoma Healdton Easie

More Arrests in Indianapolis Police Campaign

Two more arrests were made today in Indianapolis as part of the police campaign to stop the sale of a baseball pool. The action targets illegal gambling activities and involves local officers and prosecutors.

Indianapolis Jane S Rovdert Ham

Strong German Fleet Appears There and Exchanges Shots

A German fleet appears in the middle Baltic and exchanges fire with the Russian fleet near the gulf of Riga. Our offensive on the lower San advances. Austrian corps retreat to fortified lines after defeats. Prisoners captured, counterattacks repulse enemy efforts along several positions amid continued fighting through June 4 to 7.

Associated Press Petrograd London War Office Baltic Gulf of Riza Lower San Leng San

Search for arms outside court during graft trial in Chicago

About thirty people were detained by bailiffs outside the criminal court building as they sought admission to the police graft trial of former Police Captain Storen and Detectives Weissbaum and Roth. Authorities barred entry after threats against witnesses. Defendants' attorneys accused the state attorney’s office of misconduct as a former convict, a key witness, testified again, detailing alleged operations of the so called trusts in which the defendants were implicated.

Oclites FRESE Chicago Criminal Court Storen

Trawler Sunk by Submarine Attack Off London

The trawler was sunk yesterday by shell fire from a German submarine after the crew took to lifeboats. The crew were rescued and landed safely at Lerwich today.

London Traxier Lerwich

Not Cabled to Berlin as Wilson Note Delayed

Washington June 5 The note to Germany insisting on international law in maritime warfare was not cabled today though nearly finished. Wilson played golf and rode with family. Bryan and Lansing were seen in driving and baseball, delaying final legal review and transmission plans. Officials expect Monday revisions before possible dispatch to Ambassador Gerard for Berlin, with potential timing aimed to reach Germany midweek.

Berlin Washington Associated Press Wilson Germany White House Bryan Commesellor Lansing Lansing State Department Gerard Condor Copenhagen Gerhardt Meyer Gerhardt Count von Bernstorf Cecil Spring-Rice United States New York Dudley Field Malones Gustav Stahle Lausitaniz Department of Justices

Cowboys and Mines Force Release After Border Raid

A posse crossed the border from Nogales into Santa Cruz Sonora where 150 Mexican soldiers watched as two American youths aged 17 were released. The colonel in command surrendered the prisoners and they returned to the United States. Santa Cruz is garrisoned by forces under Jose Maytorena and Villa. The kidnapping origin and purpose remain unclear.

Nogales Ariz Santa Cruz Sonora Arizons Washington United States Jose Maytorena Villa Duquesne

Double tragedy in Lebanon ends with shootings and suicide

A carpenter identified as Miller, age 45, shot his 20 year old son Cyrus Miller and then killed himself in Lebanon, Pa. The incident occurred around 2 am, leaving two dead in a night of violence. The report notes a self inflicted gunshot and no further details are provided.

Stey Lebanon E Miller Cyrus Miller

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