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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1916

Page

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Roumanians Battle Crushed in Transylvania Clash

Bavarian troops halt the Second Roumanian Army near Hermannstadt and Rothenthurm pass in Transylvania. German Austro Hungarian forces split their front, encircling Romanian units as heavy losses and prisoners mount. The first Roumanian army group repelled, while booty and prisoners stream east in the eastern campaign.

Central Powers Ginnal von Mikeshayn Vhclef Transylvania Fornes Vna Baltte Virneaya Thenrdley Stratrak van Falkenhayn Hermannstadt Rothenthurm Pass Mont Fainy Harmasnatadt Eantorh Yerinsylvania Houiaantine

War warnings prompt U S statements on German actions

Washington September 20 The State Department clarified the American stance on German warfare amid agitation in Germany for a full resumption of submarine activity. Any action endangering American lives by sinking ships without warning will reopen the submarine question with all responsibilities. Despite developments, there has been no immediate indication of a change in policy.

Washington Germany Challentier von Hechmann Hollowees State Department Americcan Kulps

Methodists Oppose Any Change of Act

Wheeling Sent 80 Protests against any change to the Main white law. Resolutions adopted at the West Virginia annual conference urging Congress to modify the Mann act only for commercialized vice. Rev Albert Sidney Gregg of Cleveland urged a campaign to flood Congress with protests before any change. West Virginia Wesleyan College fundraising pledges discussed.

Wheeling West Virginia Methodist Episcopal Church Wilson Congress Albert Sidney Grege Cleveland American Civic Reform Union Gregg Thi Pittsburg Washington Wallace B. Fleming West Virginia Wesleyan Ouera Aldress Sodiat Wexleyan College

Bootleggers Charged in Kanewhi County Grand Jury Case

A flood of alleged bootlegging activity surrounds Kanewhi County as the grand jury convenes on November 8 in Charleston. Dozens of violators face indictments as authorities pursue a crackdown, with multiple raids and seizures linked to illegal liquor distribution. The case implicates local merchants and transporters, and reflects broader law enforcement efforts ahead of the funeral election era.

Kanewhi Charleston Palloe Eotry Magletraves Marine Nat Wil Key Ron Tanditules

Peyton 10 Attend Hoot and Reunion at Home

The fifty one general commander of the federate veterans will be at RonE for a reunion. He plans to attend the event and speak, with veterans gathering at his home for the ceremony and activities.

Rone

Decree Establishes Judicial Reforms Across States

General Carranza issues a decree reestablishing judicial rituals and the Republic’s authority. Governors are ordered to enforce the decree, appoint judges, and organize magisterial courts in each state per petitions and regulatory guidelines. The measure aims to standardize justice nationwide.

Carranza Ere

At a Station Off the East Coast of Scotland Latest Report

Fragmented text reports at a station off the East Coast of Scotland with references to high military officers in Washington and unclear accounts of events. Mentions Bettini, London, Chicago, and a death or wealth figure of 1,600,000 amid garbled names and phrases.

Scotland City of Washington Nonhe Hremon Toaytl Syce Mleaton Atamruni Lanidon Gadowel Chicago Minchother Colter Wee Blo Ward

Campaign shifts in Wilson era speech amid war debate

Wartime politics fill a chaotic clipping noting President Wilson’s speech from Shadow Lawn urging voters to back Republicans as the only path to altering foreign policy. The report blends personal tragedy and local events with a national tone, highlighting public reaction and party contrasts.

Expulsion and railcar orders mark mixed frontier news

In Charleston a rail initiative plans to import over one hundred seventy ton steel cars to ease regional shortages. Separately in Haredo Texas a U S resident linked to an American club is expelled under a 33 law aimed at "pernicious foreigners" with surveillance to follow during departure.

Charleston Virginia Chesapeake Ohio Maxton McKeestocks Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Lateration Haredo Tex Tiron Wilkon Bn Sfesiecity

Engagement of Evelyn Shaw and John T. McCutcheon Reported

An engagement is announced between Evelyn Shaw of Lake Bordat and writer John T. McCutcheon. The couple reportedly plans a wedding soon after a recent land purchase in the Bahamas. The inland area known as TSfihe is mentioned in connection with future plans.

Evelyn Shaw Weller Lake Bordat John ‘T. McCutcheon Atdaland Bahamas Murtatmua

Roosevelt Attacks Wilson In Michigan Speech

In Battle Creek Theodore Roosevelt urged election of Charlow B. Hughen, criticizing President Wilson’s foreign policy and Mexico stance. He cited Wilson’s vacillating positions from 1914 to 1915, claiming forty one contradictions across speeches and letters.

Leclares Roosevelt Battle Creek Mich Tony Theodore Roosevelt Fresidant Wilson Charlow B. Hughen Viter the Tonso Michigan Colons Wilson Adamson Pany

Emphatic Denial From Defense In West Virginia Election Case

The defense in the 1914 War Fingle voting conspiracy trial in Mingo County asserts denial of charges that defendants planned to control polling. Witness George W. Kelly testified he was not part of any conspiracy and went to the polls at 4:30 am. Prosecutors’ witnesses Hafield Maynard Copley Hallield and Gibson are described as presenting difficult testimony in the Huntington report dated September 4.

United States Simphii Ottern War Fingle Mingo County George W. Kally Crons Kelly Juntonne Jax Herman Hafield Tom Maynard Ben Copley HaWield Grant Gibson Bette Huntington

Man pleads not guilty in wife murder at Ossippen cottage

Prodarick J. Luist, charged with the murder of his wife Florence A. Sprall, whose charred body was found in their cottage on Lake Ossippen shores. Coroner's inquest returns death by strangulation. proceeding set for October 5.

Mountal i. HL Prodarick J. Luist Florence A. Sprall Lake Ossippen Binal Howring

Bandit Lender Pelted Headquarters Amid Punitive Expedition

Fragmentary historical note describes a punitive expedition in Mexico dated September 20 to 30. It mentions Winel Columbus and N.af, a force of 200 men near a location 100 miles from a Mertean troop deployment, with Beultanneter involved. The readable text is garbled but indicates a military action against a bandit lender faction and troop movements.

Mexico Winel Columbus N.af Villap Dnid Beultanneter

Local Tax Update Scrambled in Fragmented Text

Fragmented OCR notes reference a federal tax topic with scattered letters and garbled names. The readable fragments mention tax, public notices, and possible agency terms but lack coherent details or identifiable entities to confirm a clear event or outcome.

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