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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1916

Page

2

Robinson a clear winner on face of the returns

Charleston dispatch reports recounts completed in Wayne and Herkley counties boosting Judge Robinson’s Republican gubernatorial majority to 11,638 while Lilly gains and losses shift in Marion Wayne and other counties. Lilly plans to pursue technical challenges, Robinson camp defends mandate.

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OldeTime Folk Day Service At Adamerin Methodist Church

Community holds a decreed Folk n Day at Adams Infant Methodist Church with morning hymns and a sermon by Pastor A. H Arnett. Special efforts by traveling members of the Ald people are noted and singing options are set for 9 am and 11:30 am with evening worship at 8 pm. An invitation is extended to all.

Arnett

Famous Circus Arrival Promises Grand Show Wednesday

A Chicago era of a traveling circus plans a Wednesday arrival and weeklong performances in the city. The piece details the extensive preparation before the Wagons of the Selle Floto circuit reach town, citing 100 workers, three contracting agents, and crews coordinating bill posters, advertising, and transportation to ensure a smooth opening.

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National Guardsmen Ordered to Be Ready for Duty

Washington June 17 The United States Army including east artillery men are on alert for patrol duty with regulars. States have been notified to be prepared to respond as discussions continue between the War Department and governors. The plan requires dual allegiance for quartemen and raises questions about militia pay and jurisdiction.

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Waters Sweep Juniata Valley Amid Floods in Huntingdon

June 17 reports describe historic flooding across Juniata Valley with the Sonlata and Naystown rivers swelling to record levels. Overflow damages homes, fences, and roads near Mirminghen, Bpruce Creek, Shelter, and surrounding communities, with cattle drowned and property losses feared.

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Damaged Bald Eagle Valley reports vast flood destruction

Thousands of dollars worth of damage and high water plaguing Bald Eagle Valley and Bellefonte after nightlong torrents. Lower Mileshore Conteal boroughs flooded two to three feet. farm stock moved to barns as creeks rose. Local residents and visitors from Parkersburg Wheeling Elkins and other towns joined in relief efforts and brief visits amid flood cleanup.

Bellefonte. Fm Bald Valley Mileshore Conteal Dave Beckamtreety

Manufacturers Aid In Industrial Preparedness

June 17 report on a national effort to mobilize American industry for war. Business leaders and engineers cooperate with the federal government to inventory industrial capacity, align plants for defense production, and create a framework for systematic industrial preparedness across states led by the committee on industrial preparedness and figures like Jent Coffin and Gifford. The program aims to prevent wartime disruption, keep plants operating, and deter future trust formation by turning peacetime industries into a ready munition base.

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War era industrial bidders pledge support to government

New York industry figures from crafts to automakers propose wartime aid, detailing plans to convert plants for munitions, armor, and logistics. Jacob Astor’s widow planned marriage to William K. Dick. terms of his will affect trust funds and property.

NEW Ys Jacob Astor Derinhed Har Harbor William K. Dick Brooklyn Fonlay Colonel Astor Vincent Astor Astor Fifth Avenue Town House

Robingon Ahead as West Virginia Gubernatorial Returns Update

June canvass of Republican gubernatorial returns from Mercer Lincoln Braxton Webster Payette and Raleigh counties shows minor changes in Mercer and Lincoln favoring Lilly with Lilly leading Robinson by 1 558 in Mercer and 497 in Lincoln. Braxton totals shift Lilly 524 Robinson 1087 giving Robinson a 523 lead. Statewide Lilly 59614 Robinson 54887 Lilly ahead by 2714 with Raleigh recount expected to show Robinson gains.

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Collision sinks destroyer amid night naval clash

June 17 report from Havre states a transport ship collided with an English torpedo boat destroyer during a night engagement. The destroyer split, the stern sank, the bow section remained afloat in water-tight compartments and was towed to England. Several victims are reported though the cause remains unknown.

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Colonel Roosevelt Returns Home After Illness Visit

Colonel Roosevelt of Oyster Bay New York returned to his Laramore home after a New York trip by automobile. He traveled with Mrs Roosevelt and their son Quentin, appeared fatigued, declined to meet reporters, and said he was all right with nothing to say about the political situation according to physicians.

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Invited Are Members of Progressive Party to Join Prohibition Party

Chicago date June 17. Formal invitation was sent by Virgil G Highland to Victor Murdock and George W Perkins inviting Progressive party members to join the Prohibition party. A small cottage behind Grassells hotel burned at 10 49 PM, with $1 000 loss. origin unknown but suspected gas. Hotel building threatened as Third Cavalry units moved toward border in pursuit of Mexican raiders.

Progressive Party Prohibition Party Chicago Virgil G. Highland Prohibition National Committee Victor Murdock Progressive National Committee George W. Perkins Bull Me Grassells Lews

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