Germans Begin Great Counter Offensive Against French and British Today
German forces launch a major counter offensive along the Franco British front. Reports describe heavy fighting around Bullecourt and advances by German units against British lines. Allied positions in parts of the Hindenburg line are said to be under pressure while German troops push to widen gains in the region.
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Unites! Proax
London
D'Hu Fermans
Layine
Brenoh
Belthih
Komieral
Fini
Tito
Germain
Hindenburg
Bullecourt
Hate
Shake-up in French Army Names Petain Foch and Nivelle to Commands
A French military reshuffle announced after a ministerial conference assigns Petain to lead the army in the fold while General Foch, famed for the Marne, takes command of the Front Junior. General Nivelle, previously in held command, is placed over various army groups amid sweeping changes to the military commune leadership.
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Petain
Uis
Miniatory
Liner Baltic Escaped Torpedo Attacks Reported
Information from travelers indicates the liner Baltic narrowly escaped two German torpedo attacks. One strike missed the White Star liner by about ten feet, while an earlier attack against the same vessel occurred the previous day near Ape Crowdlake, with the bow area damaged but the ship continuing.
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New York
Death of Mrs Gifford in Columbus
Columbus May 14 Mrs I W Gifford died this afternoon after long illness at age fifty three. She is survived by her husband four daughters Mia Will Bite of Columbus Mry G I Hoycks of Youngstown Ohio and Mrs A L Webster of Jamestown N Y and three sons Merle Allison and Bur dette all at home. A brother A A Graham of Jamestown N Y and a sister Mrs J G Markie of Jamestown N Y. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday at 2 0 P M Informant David Curtis cemetery
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Columbus
I. W. Gifford
Mia
Will Bite
Columbbua
Mry
G.I. Hoycks
Youngstown
Imiw
Webster
Jamestown
N. Y
PJ. Mooney
Otiengo
Merle
Allison
Burdette
Uvine
Pinter
Markie
A, ii Graham
David Curtis
Wilson to Speed Up Congress
President Wilson plans to hasten congressional actions, aiming to advance key domestic policies. He will hold a series of conferences with leaders of major parties to push through powerful legislative priorities amid mounting pressure and political division.
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Congress
General hearing set for Northwestern Pennsylvania gas rate case
The Public Service Commission schedules a general hearing on June 7 in Harrisburg into proposed rate increases by Pennsylvania Gas Company. Municipalities including Corry, Meadville, Warren, Bradford, Sharon, and Erie area communities oppose higher charges. The hearing, announced by the State Board of Commerce, will feature city and regional representatives arguing to prevent steep price hikes affecting households and businesses.
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Dean Pet
Public Service
Corry
Bele
Warren
Meadville
Ranidhy
Tiriy
Hayrlburs
Board of Commerce
Inatlan
G.D. Kinoalit
IL Ia -Aiao
Pennsylvania
Voganiot Dropongh Inormaass
Erie
Torcer
Crawford
Venango
MoXeum
Public Service Commission
Harrieburg
Wie
Pennsylvania Gay Company
Bradford
Sharon
United Guns Company
Appeal to Russian Troops Movement Event Held Last Evening
A broad gathering by supporters of the movement appealed to Russian troops during an event held last evening. The program at the city school auditorium featured a school orchestra, Rev Fr Hiroe, and speakers including local committee members aiming to mobilize attendance next Friday evening. The Corry Chapter emphasized no affiliation with the Eblis Chapter and outlined tentative speakers and activities for the meeting.
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Ward Orig
WWE
Chitemen
Pal
Memiera
Cafo
Ford
Koni
Will Owen
J. Mebors
Harry Marre
Kye
George A Moore
Erie
Ninety Lives Lost on Eng Liner Abosso
Reports from New York state the British liner Abosso was torpedoed a few weeks ago with ninety passengers killed. The vessel was struck amidships causing multiple casualties and widespread damage.
Adams office crippled in company upheaval
Local Adams office crippled as the Gorry Offign of the Atlunds kx- Prem Company faced internal disruption. Workers fled, long tenured staff departed, and a new Agent 10 was promised but not filled by the company. Aggressive cost-cutting and policing hindered collections and hiring during the turmoil.
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Gorry
Atlunds Kx- Prem Company
Fodron
Dinsa JeMoHon
Wiploywe
wUltid
Hiptoy
Vha
Lin
Ray Lille
Qarvipe
Watlee
Brown
Alte Foda
Funeral of Mrs Leonard at St Thomas Church
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Leonard was held this morning at St Thomas church with Rev Fr Muller officiating. Interment followed at St Thomas cemetery. Pallbearers included Hugh DeLury George DeLury Dan DeLary John J Blattery. Relatives from out of town attended the rites.
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Issixabeth Leonard
St. Thomas Church
Muller
St. Thomas Cemetery
Hugh
George
Dan de~ Lary
John J. Blattery
Michael Sullivan
Dhoman ‘DunLavay
Hugh DeLury
Gebreo Washnor
Erte
Masonic Party Goes To Jamestown
About seventy members of the local Masonic Fraternity plan a trip to Jamestown for a lodge visit. The party will depart from the corner of Washington and North Contar streets this evening at six oclock, with Henry, Uphter and Blue Lodge leading. Weather holds promise. no excursion by the Curry party is planned.
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Tocal Masonie
Dansestown
Vyrenia
Washinton
Contar
Thi
Wehénry
Blue Lode
Simincetowi
Neil
Warrin Magonio
Lima
W. Cole
Mr Franklin Sixty Second Birthday Noted
W. W. Franklin, joined by daughter Mrs HA Wigbon, observes his ninety second birthday today at the corner of South and East Streets. He endured a harsh winter yet remained mentally sharp and gratefully receives the many flowers and cards sent by friends honoring the occasion.
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W. W. Franklin
HA. Wigbon
Gorner
East Streats
Mrr
Franklin
Bus Drivers Strike Disrupts London Transport
Several hundred bus drivers remain sick and out of work in London as a second day of strikes affects city traffic. Union leaders warn the government may invoke emergency powers to end the stoppage, hoping parliamentary action will resolve the dispute.
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Unlted
London
Atrio
Orber Whawe
Kurzt Men Visit Couple At Home Gathering
Murrey and many staff of Kirke Urins Bad Company visited Mit and Mira Chiriay Poul son Wat Bye Hing at the home. The event featured a social gathering with music, refreshments, and a positive mood. My Paulson holds a long-time position with the Kurte Company.
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WC. Murrey
Kirke Urins Bad Company
Mit
Mira Chiriay Poulson
West Pleasant
Paulson
Frank Bradt Enlists at Pittsburg in Army Training
Inked dispatch notes Frank Bradt enlisted at Pittsburg and slated entry into training with the Pitt Regiment at Oakmont near Pittsburgh. The report mentions physical examinations and readiness events as the unit drills prepare for mobilization. Commanding officers page Mr Bradt toward new assignment with the regiment.
Hominick Dompaer foray in winter tale with family ties
A garbled report mentions Hominick Dompaer and a foray or journey tied to a father figure, with references to Menuet Dempany, Mate Atren, and Me Hauipey Wig. It lists Alonwer Cempany, Wary, Darby, Michiel, and others, noting siblings Misapy and Mary and an age related remark about Cow yeaitk.
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Menuet
Mate
Thor
Pnetodil
Talon
Alonwer
Darby
Michiel
Tame
Patriotic Affair at U B Church Newsprint Report
Community event at U B Church features patriotic readings and recitations. Company A soldiers and local performers participate with readings by Nie Hayward and others, as Friends of The AWRGhary promote attendance and support.
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U. B. Church
Thorstoy
Hare
Honig
Company A
Hayward Kuro
Roosevelt Amendment Accepted by Conference
United press reports the Roosevelt Amendment was accepted by the conference as part of the Army draft bill. The House and Senate wrote into the draft the amendment introduced earlier in the Senate, which does not force the President to call a volunteer army but allows him to act as he sees fit. The bill, with the amendment, proceeds toward final approval or veto, with expectations of action by tomorrow night.
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Jose Wigml
Timlietwity Antritoro
Fient Domain Mint Pale
Qéimpany
Ierdaee
Tata
Erie
United Preas
Washington
Mas
Addass
House
Senate
Pissange
France
Theodore Roosevelt
Death of H. D. Proctor at Spartansburg
Harry Proctor age 2 died yesterday at about 12 30 at home in Spartansburg after a general decline following injuries from a game sign incident. Survived by wife Mrs J H Risenderick and a daughter, two grandchildren, all of Spartansburg. Formerly resided on a Concord township farm. Funeral Thursday evening at six with burial at sunset at the local cemetery in Spartansburg.
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Harry Proctor
Spartansburg
Proctor
J. H.risenderick
Concord
Tory
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