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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1916

Page

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Longworth Faults Wilson Policy in Blazing County Meeting

In Blazter Me a crowded county gathering heard Nicholas Longworth deliver scathing attacks on Wilson policy in Mexico and wartime leadership. He labeled the administration's stance the blackest chapter in American history and urged support for Hughes, while rebutting Democratic claims of prosperity and war necessity. The speech drew intense crowds and strong applause as campaign rhetoric filled the court house.

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Entente Presses Teutons and Bulgars on Fronts

War bulletin reports Entente forces pressing Teutons and Bulgars along multiple fronts. Romanian troops advance near Dobruja and along the Danube. French occupy German town near Lake Prisha. Serbian advances reach the Katmalexlan plateau. Bulgarian and Austrian defenses push back attacks as heavy artillery fire continues near the Somme.

Atkins Maondonia Dobrudja Struma Uritlan Nevolyan Carne Katmalexlan Finid Marshal von Mackennes Bobrindja

Two American oilers sunk in Arctic naval action

Consul reports two American oilers the Hargite and Columbia sunk near Archangel after a French steamer attack. Norwegian consul hazards about obtaining accurate information while noting German and Russian naval activity, with ships like Sinsen Rayn and Rolf Jur sunk and crews saved. Archangel remains key for war material to reach towns along the Arctic ocean.

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Fatal Electric Incident At Wheeling Steel Plant

Joe Chor, 60, was fatally electrocuted at the Wheeling Steel and Iron Company plant in Renwood when his body touched a high powered live wire this morning at 9 o'clock. He was a resident of Whealing. Action taken by authorities was not disclosed in the brief report.

Joe Chor Wheeling Steal and Iron Company Renwood

Longworth Stirs Voters of Upshur in Rally

In Huntington at 9 45 p m on Saturday Charles Longworth of Ohio addressed Upshur County voters. He attacked the Wilson administration over Mexican policy and tariff, urged Republican unity, and predicted a large Upshur majority for GOP state and national tickets. A large delegation planned to travel to Clarksburg to hear Hughes.

Buckhannon Upshur County Cane Nicholas Longworth Ohio Wilson Upshur Longworth Poater Clarksburg Charles” Brune Hughes

Estate valued at over ten million with three million增

Pittsburg October court records show executors West, Terre and Uprergrante report the late George Wheatinghouse estate was worth 10,265,858 at his death years ago and has since grown by about three million dollars. The trust now around three million to be distributed among beneficiaries.

Pittsburg H. West Péhotre Charles A Terre Senate George Weating- House Bere

U Boat Submarine Visits Newport Harbor Surprise

The German U-53 arrives off Newport News 17 days from Wilhelmshaven, drawing Allied interest. It carries eight torpedoes, appeared under flags of the German Navy, and signals indicate it is ready for action though provisions were ample and no repairs needed.

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Liner Antilla in trouble off Virginia Capes

Report from Washington on Oct 7 describes rumors of the liner Antilla alight near the Virginia capes amid tension between Germany and the United States. Dispatches claim Gerard carrying word from Emperor William to President Wilson, with German naval chatter and possible submarine activity fueling expectations of a dramatic wartime development. Officials say the evidence remains circumstantial as the story circulates in U.S. and European circles.

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Antilla Evacuates Passengers as Lifeboats Deployed

A distressed steamer Antilia crowds lifeboats with many aboard. Wireless operator reports many rescued and boats gathering off Cape Henry. Crew and passengers evacuated amid panic. Antilia towed to safety as rescue efforts continue and hunt for survivors proceeds.

Wiralona Wowwage Viner Antilin Afoe Gunek Alno Paasenger Cape Henry Alghnd Cuttera Antilla Confunion Thorn Guy Numaher Ward

Extradition Set in Raleigh for Former North Carolina Official

An extradition order directs the transfer of Wylie We Church, once postmaster at Statenville North Carolina, to face charges of defrauding his office accounts in 1914. He is held in Raleigh awaiting removal to North Carolina in a United States court action.

Chari Wylie We Church Statenville N. Co Raleigh Lilv Ramoval North Carolina United State Court

British Forces Report Significant Somme Front Advance

Official headquarters statement notes Lonnawy and Torcon formed a 600 to 1000 yard advance on the Somme front. Guouddooart fell, Lesbowuts held, and Bara village was captured on the Alhertod road, marking a notable progress reported tonight.

Lonnawy Torcon Mude

Wilson Silent on U-63 Arrival Note to President

In Long Branch New Jersey Oct the President learned of the German submarine U-63's arrival at Newport but declined comment. Initial information came from a metal source, Count von Bernatortz, the German ambassador, who carried a note from Berlin offering an engagement with President Wilson on Monday.

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Roumanian Troops Resume Offense in Transylvania Valleys

Romanian forces resumed the offensive in the Canens and Juul Valleys of Transylvania, per today’s war office statement. In Dobruja they captured detachments from German and Bulgarian units.

Annonarna Bucharest Vie Lenton Ost Canens Juul Transylvania They Dobrudjn

French Attack Advances North of Somme

Paris reports a French attack with British support advancing their line north of the Somme. The official statement says Entente troops pushed forward about two thirds of a mile toward several objectives, including redouters, as the operation pressed toward its aims.

Paris Somme

Marshall College Beats Second Regiment Football Team

Huntington Oct 7 Marshall College defeated a football team representing the Second regiment West Virginia infantry by fifteen to nothing. Sergeant Money Mubenks of one unit led the soldiers in the game.

Second Regiment Marshall Huntington Marshall College Virginia: Infantry Stara Train Werere Watigols Money Mubenks

Record of Administration In State Taxes Review

A detailed critique by Governor Watheld defends his administration’s handling of state finances and reforms. The speaker cites enacted laws, legal changes, and budgetary prudence while emphasizing accountability and opposition critique. It notes statewide programs, educational expansion, and infrastructure efforts alongside concerns about political pressures.

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