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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1915

Page

2

President Ripley Honored at Alfalfa Banquet

An elaborate banquet honored President Ripley, with about 300 guests in attendance. Speakers included Bernard Kelly and Hines, among others, and tribute was paid to Ripley’s forty years of leadership. The event also highlighted the Santa Fe railway’s staff and the executive committee of its board.

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Brewers Indicted in Grand Jury for Vote Buying Schemes

The Sullivan district grand jury today indicted brewing companies and individuals for conspiring to influence the May election. Separate indictments allege bribes to sway voters with payments ranging from fifty cents to nine dollars per vote. The charges claim illicit contributions to support campaigns and improper influence by brewing firms.

Teplkemtes Sullivan Dhat Nightneils Ani JoneTen Ge Thie Aig Dhe Sulitean Courty Grand Welp Rat Muiinstthétes Brewing Cum Jpuales Chiraize An Mega Tesy

Denounced policy and Balkan war missteps in House of Lords

Viscount Aimner denounced the secrecy surround troop withdrawals from Gallipoli and criticized the government’s handling of the Dardanelles and Balkan crises. He urged honest accountability, warned against concealing blunders, and urged renewed resolve to support Serbia and Greece amid the war.

London Contebury Tonlebt Viscount Aimner Gilli- Poll Balkan Serbia Greece Lorena

Foreign influence and politics amid China change rumors

Analysis notes that moves toward government change in China are clouded by Allied, French, Russian, and German interests. Observers doubt a swift shift but see unity-building potential if parliament debates proceed. warnings imply Japan and Russia may recalibrate policy as Winter nears and Chinese unrest looms.

Ching China Ajjies Yuan Shi Kalo Ane Frances UN Rusia Japan Pekits Ile Germany Far Haat Srusin Pearance Berlin

King Constantine Delays Salonika Return Dispatch

Wireless dispatch from Berlin reports King Constantine of Greece has abandoned plans to travel from Athens to Salonika. He arrived at Saloulki and was received by Prince George and local authorities. The Entente powers were not present as per the king's wishes, according to a Paris dispatch dated October 27.

Constantine Athens Ty Salonkl

Germans Held in France Scandal Ties Spy Ring

Fragmented copy reports Germans in France linked to a spy ring run by a German officer. A French military official wife and two other women face arrest as an organized espionage network is alleged to have operated from Belgium. Sentences include death and penal servitude for several implicated figures.

Gythapi France Fraics Sof Andy Torgesponkge Belgium Ware

No Belgians Executed At Liege Says Gerard

A Berlin report to the state department cites German foreign sources stating no Belgians were condemned to death at Liege recently. The Belgian government is alleged to have erred in reporting 30 deaths. The inquiry follows rumors tied to nurse Miss Cavell’s execution.

Liege Gerard AaKodatam Ratang Berlin State Department Lehuis Omde Belgium Miss Cavell Tonleht Advions Amttertam Faves Lieve

Oratory Marathon Shapes Up for Tomorrow Vote

Oct. 30 reports a campaign surge as leaders predict passage of the woman suffrage amendment in the upcoming election. An open air concert and mass meeting are planned in Madison and a 26 hour continuous speaking event near Columbus. Antis both claim activity while Columbia University students rally behind DeAnna Toward Shaw, president of the National America Woman Bulger Association.

Topaday Madison Fauare Garden Columbus Cireles George W. Wickeryham Atorney

PLA PART Arab section continued assurance from Villa

Fragmentary PLA Part report notes assurances from Villa regarding protection for Americans. Logan Lipper consul representative for Villa at Nueo-Hake arrived with an American envoy and stated Villa will continue to provide protection._reader

Villa Buittaly Loperty Logan Liuper Villa Nueo Hake Osesiere Ace Conenlar Willig

Collision sinks ships off Loteripol Pen?ton details scarce

Fragmented report lists a 609 ton brigantine built in 1906 and a naval admiralty statement about the sinking and foundering of vessels near Hythe. It mentions Commander Arthur Hird, ownership of a ship, and wartime service numbers, with uncertain dates and names lingering in the garbled OCR text.

Brill Anoth Marchant Adinfratty Dutbarton Daving Detoper Soracy Aiellinsy Tyeeper Énlesapt Arthur Hird Wink Niles Warran

Five men charged in bomb plot against ships and jails

United States District Attorney H Snowildn Marshall said the government plans to present evidence to the grand jury next Wednesday against Robert Pay and four associates accused of conspiracy to bomb ships and military targets. The case details include alleged explosives purchases and alleged German ties, with Marshall outlining the defendants’ purpose to disrupt British shipping and jail operations.

Robert Pay United States H. Snowildn Marshall J. Biy Germany Marshall Br. Marabiall

Barbed wire barrier to watch American poll actions at Agua Prieta

A chaotic scene near Agua Prieta as Mexican workers abandon tools, crowds gather and Americans begin a border operation. Twenty two Americans from Bluxér, Regeaty miles southeast of here crossed the border, amid fears expressed at Naco, Arizona.

Bluxér Here Kyrety Naco Arizona

Carranza Troops Fired On By Villa Men Near Columbus NM

El Paso dispatch reports Villa forces attacked two Carranza trains bound for Douglas Arizona near Columbus New Mexico about seventy miles west of El Paso. U S troops guarded the line. two trains remained at night, with more expected tomorrow as Villa movement along the border prompted artillery and border patrol deployment. The last detachment of the Twentieth Infantry left Fort Bliss for Douglas, while Villa behavior caused relocation of artillery on the Juarez side and border patrols along the El Paso area.

EL Paso Tex Janie Carranza Roopalbouns Douxlon Ariz Wille Labi Columbis Niles Woatiof Perabing Fort Bliss Columbus Erly Tate Vila Blehih Novia N. Ms EL Paso Southwesterm

Drunk in public charge leads to police court hearing

Saturday night arrest of George Dayin after being tailed by Officer McCroud at Wett Main and Fouth streets. Court session set for Sunday morning with 114 trink recorded. News from Mexico City cites railroad and border policy developments, including rapid interior communication and work programs.

George Dayin McCroud Wett Main Fouth Metlon Hetail Urtalejo Cansaca Carranm Wiewsge von Mexico Exteo City Ijitonal Rapital Walter Yale

Two Men Shot In Alley Near Glen Elk

A shooting in an alley near Glen Elk left two men wounded as police pursued a suspect through streets near North Dure Avenue. Victims were taken to hospital. one, identified as Hartman, was in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

Locke North Glen Wear Bulles Joseph Hertinay Aed William Hydu Hu Hedke Fourty Street

Boy Dead After Baseball Incident at Huntington School

Huntington Oct 30 a student Lester Steward aged 13 or 14 was killed after being struck in the head by a thrown baseball during a game at Crook School. Ray Burgess a kick pitcher delivered the blow and Steward did not regain consciousness. Witnesses described the blow as accidental and there is no evidence of malice.

Huntington Lester Steward Ray Burgess Ray Hove Leateris Misa Bisie Yeacher Tie

Battle near Breslau with Goeben and Breslau renamed

A Berlin message via Bucharest reports the German ships Goeben and Breslau engaging a Russian squadron in the Black Sea. No outcome known. Breslau and Goeben have been renamed Midulta and Selim respectively.

Tondon Copenhagen ‘Telegraph Xchange Berlin Bucharest Breslau Goeben Handiehen Black Sea Breslau Goeben Cruixers Midulta Sultin Selim

Bulgars Recapture City of Wales in Serbia After Fiercest Battles

Bulghar forces crossed the Vardar after a roughly twenty hour battle near Veles and Vranix, driving Serbian defenders back toward the Kavadihltzd Mountains. Italian expedition aims to land at Aviona Altasin to aid Serbs, while French troops push Bulgars back from Strumitan region near the railway line.

Wales Serbia Parts Trayaimvasion Veles Bitles Vardar Sorpiana Velox Vranix Tita Aviona Altasin Monastir

Scott Dead and Noted New York Athlete Dies

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Former National League umpire Stephen Kanes dies in hotel

Louisville news report states Stephen Kanes, 45, longtime National League umpire and past association member, died of a heart attack today in a local hotel. The obituary notes his prior roles and affiliations with major leagues and the Federal League.

Associ Ree Parie Louisville Stephen Kanes Kane Ohla

Pittsburg Men Sentenced in Panama Canal Fraud Case

Patinl Pittsburg Oct 20 David J Almpson and Dennis K Bolling ex Carbon Steel Company Wiltsburg employees were sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to defraud the United States on Panama canal orders. Almpson was fined 1000 and Bolling 500 with costs, jury having recommended mercy.

Pittsburg David J Almpson Dennis K. Bolling Carbon Steel Company Wiltsburg Federal District Court United States Shapson Bullens

Men fined for violating neutrality in conspiracy case

In San Francisco on October 30, Dr. Thomas Addinani and Ralph K. Diair, both of San Francisco, were convicted of conspiring to recruit and retain men in the United States for the British army. They were fined $1,000 each in federal district court. no prison sentence was imposed.

Ay Ascennia San Francisco Calif Thomas Addinani Ralph K. Diair United States

Relief Work Plan Moves to Poland With Allied Consent

Washington dispatch says the American Commission for Relief of Belgium will extend similar relief work in Poland. The plan requires Kilburn and his allies to be consulted and Germany’s consent indicated. Immediate steps will be taken to secure formal agreement and cooperation.

Washington Belgium Poland Germany Kilbuin Allien Riursiitig Ginderstood

George Ware Election at Brooklyn Club Board Meeting

Theft announced at headquarters of the Federation today as George Ware is elected president at the Brooklyn Club to succeed his brother the late Robert B. Ward at the next stockholders meeting.

Federa Lsastie George Ware Lato Brooklyn Cub Robert BL Ward

Willis Illed After Wanlayas Football Accident

Wheeling Oct 40 Returning from the Wanlayas a football player from Bisundeviie was reportedly killed when a trampling accident caused him to be thrown from a vehicle and strike a brick paving. The incident occurred after the game with details incomplete and authorities investigating.

Wheeling Wanlayas Bisundeviie Waa Willis

Fruitless Efforts on Trade and Policy

Fragmented and garbled report from a late issue discusses stalled negotiations and unclear proposals in trade and policy. The piece notes attempts by British and other authorities to advance a Durpowe program and signals persistent, unresolved tensions. The text hints at market variances and regulatory responses, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors.

Fragmentary headline from unknown source

Readable facts include a garbled snippet with names and partial phrases. The item mentions a person or entity labeled Ghats Brennan and ends with stray terms like Ram IDM Ang and Begibb. No clear event, date, or location can be confirmed from the fragment.

Parisians react to frozen beef in markets and a dramatic wartime scene

Reports from Paris and London describe daily frozen beef sales at central markets with French supply expanding beyond Chicago suppliers. A London melodrama describes a soldier reclaiming memory upon hearing the word mother, linking theater to wartime trauma and hospitals.

Sammie Paris Paragany Lak Halles Chicago

River below Jam 4 ft in pool at Wheeling

In Wheeling on Oct 30 the river depth stood at 4 feet at Jam, with ten inches of stationary water in the pool. Liberty departed for Matamoras at 11:50 am. Amsterdam via London reports Admiral von Tirpitz falling into disgrace with Emperor William. Benjamin F. Kellar of Charleston WV, recently near full recovery, was struck by another attack and moved from the federal building to his home.

Papocanen Wheeling Liberty Matamoras Amsterdam London A. U Rotterdam News Massbode Admiral von Tirpitz Mae Fins William Charleston Benjamin F. Kellar 13Tates Court West Virginia Federal

Doctor Jota Huddigston Passes Away in New York

Obituary notes physician Jota Huddigston died today in New York. The second year of his career is referenced, with limited readable details. The report confirms his status as a noted medical professional and records his passing.

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Bulgarian Railways Report Special Trains Prepared

A fragment from a report states that special trains have been prepared on the Bulgarian railway. The text mentions German connections and routes toward Constantinople, with notes on arms and communications being searched or strengthened.

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Fragmentary note on religious talk and greetings

A garbled message references preaching about Christ and mentions personal names in a fragmented form. The readable parts hint at a religious gathering or invitation with assorted phrases and unclear context.

Local merchant shielded during late night theft claim

Moe Lewiieton reports that Hartney Shields, a local merchant, faced a confusing incident after working overnight for twenty four hours. A theft claim arose as Shields allegedly altered the scene and money details, with Sheila asserting the suspect misrepresented intentions amid confusion from previous events.

Lewieton Hartney Shields Roe Roilkers Aurea

Australian Conscription Debate in Melbourne Campaign

Fragmented report on conscription in Australia with disputed positions. Mentions Melbourne events in October and public figures backing or opposing conscription. Notes political divide and uncertainty about government stance amid a heated national debate.

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