Mighty Battle Of War Rages On Long Eastern Front
Petrograd reports massive fighting along a 750 mile front from the Baltic to Bukowina as German and Austro German forces press and Russians counter. Russia estimates Germany at about 2 840 000 men in the field across both fronts with 142 divisions, while noting lighter losses from its own offensives along the Dneister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Lavelle Murray
I. N
Petrograd
Baltic
Bukowina
Russian War Office
Germany
Allied optimism as war warns of German strain on fronts
The narrative describes German forces shifting to the eastern front after setbacks in Belgium and France. It notes reich divisions swollen to 141, the impact of forests on river crossings, and the growing cooperation between infantry and artillery. The piece asserts Allied strength and unity will secure future success.
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Stryj
Zurawno
Dneister
Belgium
France
Marne
East Prussia
Galicia
Germany
Austria
One Million Chicago Folk Must Walk
Chicago faced a citywide labor standstill with nearly 200000 unionists idle and rioting feared. Police guarded transit hubs and elevated lines while workers walked to jobs through rain as arbi tration talks were sought by Mayor Thompson.
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Chicago
Elevator man scolds office boy over dirt on face
A Boston Transcript quip has an office boy objecting to a clean face as an elevator man retorts that he is “bringing you up,” delivering a short downtown humor exchange.
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Boston Transcript
Memorial services for Camp No. 9 Union Veteran Legion
The annual memorial service for Union Veteran Legion Camp No. 9 of New Castle was held at First United Presbyterian Church. Rev. R. L. Lanning delivered the sermon. Officers of the legion presided with special music by organ and quartet. Three chairs draped in black honored members who died during the year. Names include Hillary W. Bay, William Joseph, and George Kelso. Taps were played by OD I Campbell and C J Lindner.
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Union Veteran Legion
Camp No. 9
New Castle
First United Presbyterian Church
R. L. Lanning
Legion
J. M. Martin
F. Ellison
Co. G
Roundhead Regiment
OD. I. Campbell
C. J. Lindner
Wife Refuses To Read The Bible Case For Trial
In Butler Pennsylvania Edgar Swartz 24 is charged with desertion and non support by his wife Clara 20. She says he threatened to kill her with a butcher knife and struck her with a razor strop after she refused to read the Bible at family devotions. Swartz says he was playful. Judge Reiber will hear more testimony June 28.
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Butler
Reiber
Edgar Swartz
Middlesex Township
Clara
Swartz
German firm replaced on Farrell benzol plant contract
The Carl Still company of Recklenhausen Germany lost the Farrell works benzol plant contract to Carnegie Steel’s engineering department. Carnegie officials say the move aims to speed production as benzol becomes a key war material driving price increases. The Still firm will be paid full contract price and may still work on other plants in Gary Indiana and Birmingham.
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Germany
Francis E. Norris
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie Company
Sill Company
Gary
Ind
Birmingham
Mayor Appeals To Businessmen Here To Enforce Firework Law
Mayor Tyler asks merchants and others handling fireworks to aid in enforcing the law and prevent accidents by refusing to sell fireworks until shortly before the Fourth. Complaints say children are being hurt and premature celebrations cause incidents. He aims to appeal to business sense and says fireworks will be tolerated only on July 5. If sold earlier, authorities will enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Carnegie Begins Summer Rest at Bar Harbor
Andrew Carnegie is in seclusion at Bar Harbor under a physician ordered rest for the summer. Mrs. Carnegie says he will have absolute quiet and she will protect him as he recovers from a grip attack. She notes he occasionally plays golf for “protection.”
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Bar Harbor
Andrew Carnegie
City Council Considers Utilities And Ordinances
Mrs Eliza Beck asked to connect a rear house to the sanitary sewer on O'Brien alley and was granted. Diptheria reported for Helen Conti at 122 Centre street. Flag Day celebrations feature many flags on Washington Street. Several arrests last night, with some drunks discharged. Frank Presner charged with beating his wife but discharged after mayoral scoring. Two incandescent lights ordered for Erie Bellevue intersection and Beckford Beckford at Harmony. Bell Telephone post hole complaint on Edgewood Avenue with water on Jarvis property. city engineers to investigate. Mayor Tyler sought action on city printing contracts but held pending Commissioner Gilmore's return. Gilmore absent at Philadelphia for his son's dental graduation. Council discussed new ordinance for film, circus, theatre fees. no final action. Butz Street viewing report established new grade. hearing scheduled June 22. Motorcycle cop Henry Dysart appeared in khaki for first time. Officers Lynch and McClain on vacation. Tyrrell acting day sergeant. Complaint of nuisance by Myrtle Davis about Nick Watsic. Watsic not found. McNutire picked up again and turned over on information charging breach of peace. Auto with licence 68 265 owned by Mrs Mary J Cord of Edenburg driven without lights. Fire damaged residence near the pottery, Charles Morse owner, J P Mack occupant. damage about 200 dollars.
United States Tire Demonstration Team In City
Three men from the United States Tire Company of New York arrive to demonstrate Nobby Tread and Chain Tread tires to local automobilists over the next two to three weeks. Manager W. J. Carrigan and assistants J. A. Murphy and G. R. Childs will operate from Fountain Inn, showing tire sections, workmanship, and materials while accepting orders through local dealers.
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United States Tire Company of
New York
W. J. Carrigan
J. A. Murphy
G. R. Childs
Fountain Inn
United States
Messrs. Murphy and Childs
Carrigan
Anti Fly Campaign To Be Waged Here
City Health Officer Dr H C Harper prepares an anti fly campaign with notices in five languages. The notices will inform the public about flies and health risks and how to act, with a fly swatting campaign to be arranged.
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H. C. Harper
Rush Case For Pardon Rush Case For Pardon
Atlanta June 14. Hearing on Leo M Frank clemency before Governor Slaton resumed with Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey opposing commuting the death sentence. Slaton planned factory visit with officials to study surroundings of Mary Phagan’s murder as execution date looms June 22. A 600 strong mass meeting on capitol steps protested clemency with over 100 women in attendance.
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Atlanta
Slaton
Leo M. Frank
Hugh Dorsey
National
Mary Phagan
Frank
Dorsey
Capitol
Rescued 14 year old from Cascade Park lake drowning
Morgan J. Vaughan 14 of 505 Waldo street lay unconscious at the bottom of Cascade Park lake for nearly five minutes after drowning during a swim. John Boyle pulled him from twelve feet deep water then local swimmers applied first aid and revived him before Dr. J. M. Popp arrived. He later regained consciousness at New Castle hospital in good condition.
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Cascade Park Lake
Morgan J. Vaughan
Waldo Street
John Boyle
Front Street
Boyle
J. M. Popp
Many Children Are Baptized in City Churches
Children’s day observances filled city churches with programs by day schools. Baptisms occurred at three churches: 23 at First Presbyterian, 14 at First M E, and 14 at Central Presbyterian.
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First Presbyterian Church
M. E
Central Presbyterian
War Party Dominates Greece After General Elections
Returns show Venizelos followers win about 200 seats in Parliament, giving a working majority. The party supports Greece entering the war.
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Athens
War Party
Venizelos
M. Venizelos
Greece
Local Social Notes From South N Cboro Area
South N Cboro residents share visits and family news. Mr. and Mrs. C M Schubart and family spent Friday in Savannah while Helen Trimble of Savannah was a Thursday business visitor here. Harold Raymond Dun caught born to Ralph Dun and wife.
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C. M. Schubart
Savannah
Helen Trimble
Verda
Dalbert
Estella Lindsay
Warren
Frank Graham
Hanna Street
John Woods
Youngstown
F. Graham
Ralph Duncan
Tempalena Avenue
Harold Raymond
Addy Schular
West Pittsburg
Tom Stewart
Gilmore Street
Charles J. Wick dies at 54 after 32 years in banking
Charles J. Wick veteran banker and vice president of the First National bank and the Dollar Savings and Trust company died at his home 1216 Fifth avenue after a two month illness. He was 54 and had been active in Youngstown banking for 32 years, previously cashier of Wick National bank before its consolidation.
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Youngstown
Charles J. Wick
Fifth Avenue
Wick
First National Bank
Dollar Savings and Trust Company
Wick National Bank
First National
Mrs. Martin A. Taylor Visits Mrs. Hugus in Highland
Mrs. Martin A. Taylor of Leetonia completed a short visit with Mrs. William K. Hugus of Highland avenue, returning after a few days.
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Martin A. Taylor
Leetonia
William K. Hugus
Highland Avenue
Farewell for A. O. McFadden from Local Post Office
A. O. McFadden, a mail carrier in the city, receives a farewell reception from fellow associates as he transfers to the Chicago post office as a clerk. James Eagan, superintendent of mails, presides and presents a traveling bag while praising McFadden’s eight years of service and camaraderie.
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A. O. McFadden
McFadden
Chicago, Ill
James Eagan
Eagan
Aubrey McFadden
Braceville hide dealer commits suicide in barn
Daniel Weaver a Braceville hide dealer 54 shot himself in the heart in a barn doorway as his wife sought medicine for a sick horse. The blaze on his clothing from the close range shot led to the discovery by his wife who extinguished the flames. He is survived by his wife and a four year old daughter.
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Warren, O
Daniel Weaver
Braceville
Weaver
Warren
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William Quinlan
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Joseph Gilmore
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McClain
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J. P. Mack
United States Tire Company
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George Campbell
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Henry King
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