British Close In On German Forces Across Front Lines
British troops reported successful operations along both banks of the Holtele river and near Tens, with heavy artillery duels and air combat continuing. Reports claim significant German casualties and prisoner captures as Allied offensives press toward Reims, Ghent, and Galicia front sectors amid ongoing bombardments and redeployments.
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London
Tens
Kanes
Pas-de-Cahus
Aqaerfons
Virions
Gelgium
Wrance
Telsium
Lie Aie
Jost Hivenniehin
Vn Sraret
Cernians
Prince
Rheims
Iais
Agein
Kirtihawa
Galicia
Sereen
Nuarayurk
Bertia
Asain
Jost Ueir
Local Lightning Strikes Kill and Injure Nearby Residents
A strong early morning thunderstorm near Charleston injures and kills several people. Athert Cushwa, 45, was struck and killed by a bolt while tending a dirt pile, his body not severely burned. His wife and two children survive. neighbors recall him as a respected farmer. Idris Cushwa, father-in-law, witnessed the strike. Two others, Olds and Glassul, were lightly hurt as houses on nearby properties were struck. Damage reported at Samuel Walters and John Longsdecker homes. The storm caused widespread damage and a citywide alarm as residents sought safety.
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Killeal
Gatelock
Charleston
Mer
Castina
Cushwa
Idris
Olds
New Carlisle
Glassul
Naither
Samuel Bb. Walters
John B Longsdecker
Carelisle
Dan
Whist Evening At The Press Want Ad Event
A local Press Want Ad item notes a whist event hosted by readers with prizes and refreshments. Organizers invite newspaper staff and readers to join, with details on timing, location, and entry rules likely announced in the notice.
Para Avenue Tragedy: Man Ends Life in Local Home
Joseph OY Beedle shot himself at his Para Avenue home after months of mental distress. Survivors include Joseph Beedle’s wife and children as authorities plan funeral arrangements and note the family’s grief.
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Joseph OY
Gol Park
Pisa
Ile
Lewis
Hose
Hiv Joseph AL Beedle
Lwo
Abs
Tragei
Stickie
Arynd
Jon Martin
Wiuern
Nave
Slander and Divorce Case From Greenville
Mrs. Shank of Greenville files for divorce from Robert Shank in Darke County claiming abandonment and cruel treatment and seeks permanent alimony and restoration to her maiden name. She contends his alleged harsh conduct and gossip damaged her reputation while she resists his counterclaims.
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Greenville
Ane
Mace Shank
Near
Arcanum
Cosamoan
George W. Mivniy Jr
Hep Husbaindl
Robert Shank
Senptem- Wer
Shank
Robert Sianuk
Simic
Drgsband
Russia seeks locomotives to fuel wartime industrial push
June 26 Washington The Russian mission reports needs for 1 000 ten wheel locomotives to activate idle cars, another 1 000 with cars to relieve congested terminals, and 850 annually to cover renewal and new construction. The United States is seen as Russia's hope in this program.
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Wasttington
Prat
Lomonosort
Russia
United States
Russia Faces Transport Crisis Says Lomonosoff
Prof Lomonosoff warns railway networks in dire condition due to manpower and funding shortages. He notes 1900 to 1910 locomotive orders collapsed from 4,280 to a mere 805, delaying repairs and expansion amid private ownership and aging lines.
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Frankivy
Russia
Ture
Suffragists Arrested at White House Picketing Include Cincinnati Activist
Fourteen suffragists were arrested by police as they marched before the White House blocking traffic with banners. Hundreds observed as officers charged the protest, with no disorder. The fourth demonstration of the day included Tligwreth Iully Vesant of Cincinnati among detainees.
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White House
Parfice
el Ap
Lefe
Tli
German U boat Intercepted by Fishing Smack?
Washington officers report a German submarine encountered near port. A steamer spotted the U boat disguised as a fishing smack. The crew’s attack caused the craft to sink the disguised vessel, but the steamer reported no damage to itself or its crew.
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Washington
Fb Atier H
Steiner
Ohio Officials Want Guard to Serve as One Division Abroad
Ohio officials resist War Department plans to assign single regiments abroad and press for the Ohio National Guard to go as one division under Adjutant General Wood, arguing the division should be state controlled. In a separate dispatch from Montreal, survivors of the British steamer Ortola were rescued. three crewmen died when the Ortola sank while bound for Liverpool.
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Ohio National Guard
Columbus
Ohio
de Perichenv
Tomnivad
Louisiana
Olig
Deluse
Raul
Sail House
Montreal
The
Marine
Geron
Liverpool
Miami County Sunday School Workers at Marion
The Miami county delegation to the Ohio Sunday School convention and girls congresses at Marion, Ohio, were early this morning to attend. Names include Piqua Boynton Arnold Miller Hilvapeth County Frederick Wartin Helen Wetherington Kells Miller Z. Stewart Wm Heilaman Mmuily Montgomery Lautner Manger Neyo Mote Kon Miller Geo. Washing Wan Montgomery Ralph Yates Jt Tippecanoe City Mrs ALG Fritz Mtalph Sunderburg Charles Karns Ralph Eiser Miarbel Puamderburg Pleasant Ifith Weviam Polker Claude Elkernan Mildred Aberton Du Stour Illith Abortion Fleveber joo dideding Dorothy Tyson Mary Jirake Mabel Judd Roy Wilson Coppock Walter S taeda daudtaw Iihs Cecil Munch Covington-imima Prumbaugh Phoneton Haven Ditsmore The Presbyterian Sabbath Adolph Kinkmiin delegates to the boys and girls compresses of the Ohio State Sunday school convention at Marion Ohio.
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Miami County
Marion
Piqu I. Boynton
Arnold Miller
Hilvapeth County
Frederick Wartin
Helen Wetherington
Kells Miller
Z. Stewart
Heilaman
Mmuily Montgomers
Lautner Manger
Neyo Mote
Kon Miller
Geo. Washing
Wan
Ralph Eiser
Miarbel
Ohio State
Ohio
Community notices and arrest roundup in town
Taxpayers must pay by June 28 and water rent by June 30. Springfield Epworth League plans a district convention in Arcania June 26–27 with Marion Sunday School and youth sessions. Bishop Marizell to address, with receptions and gatherings noted. Elmer Gorrel, 18, jailed for intoxication after refusing to go home. Three Irishmen from Beadford, Jim McCarty Marshy and Mike Sheal, arrested for intoxication.
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Springfield District
Epworth League
Arcanain
Marion
Lettie Cady
Jim McCarty
Marshy
Mike Sheal
Beadford
Irregularities Alleged in Ohio State Fairs Report
A report by State Examiners William Bliss, Dawson, and Trennan alleges mismanagement and irregularities in six state fairs. Concession contracts were awarded to low bidders while many concessions failed to pay, creating shortages in funds. The document was filed with Auditor of State Donahey.
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Ohio
Celunbus
Wliss, Dawson and Trennan
TEMS
Ita
Auriter
Donahey
BEFOR E GRAND JURY Elgin Butter Board Prices Questioned
Members of the Elgin butter board were subpoenaed before the grand jury to explain why butter prices for the nation should be fixed every Saturday. The case centers on the price setting by City traders and the impact on national supply.
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Elgin Butter Board
Hene
Twen i
United States
7Aloe Srand
Indictment Against Anti-Draft Agitators Held Valid
Columbus Ye 26. Overruling motions to quash indictments, Peter Tudse Later ordered Ammon Tlennacy Mary HK Townsley Cecil Raitey of Columbus and Jonny W. dam mond of Washington to stand trial on charges of conspiracy to hamper the draft. The defense argued indictments invalid and evidence obtained by conspiracy, with property seized without a warrant, and alleged printed anti conscription material taken from a local printing office by US agents.
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Columbus
Pederai Tudse
Ammon Tlennacy
HK. Townsley
Cecil Raitey
Jonny W. Dammond
Washington
Ne- Ecusen
Ceri Biti
United States
Young soldiers greet returning quartermaster corps pair
They were lined 35 this morning and unable to pay were taken back to jail. Paul Haendel and Leonard Mhulm joined the regular army quartermaster staff and passed through the city last night on the 7:32 train to Ortley Kansas for three months training. Mr Waendel, father of Paul, works at Wendels Jewelry Store and received a telegram stating they would pass through town. About seventy five people were at the station to greet them and gave a royal reception.
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Paul Haendel
Leonard Mhulm
Quartermaster's Department
Regular Army
Ort Tley
Kas
Waendel
Paul
Wendel’s
Struck by Train Kills Woman Section Hand in Elyria
In Elyria Ohio Muiry Kus , sixty five, the first woman to take a railroad section hand job, was killed when a Baltimore and Ohio engine hit a gang of women workers including her daughter Margaret Krojec, a fifteen year old, who was fatally wounded. Four other women escaped unharmed. In Washington, President Wilson’s call for 76 000 Army recruits drew 914 by weekend.
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Kurt
Elyria
Most Royal Thing to Labor as He Speaks Heavy
Alexander the Great criticizes friends for degenerating into sloth and luxury. He laments their indulgence as a slavish void of effort and a roving display of excess, urging a return to discipline and work.
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Alexander the Great
Minister Vopicka Plans Return After Global Journey
Washington June 26 Charles J Vopicka American Minister to Serbia Bulgaria and Roumania prepares to leave for America after a globe circling trip from Bucharest to Jassy nine hours apart. He faced German seizure of Bucharest and will cross Austria Hungary and Germany then sail home. His route continues through the Pass civic and Siberia and Russia.
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Washington
Charles J. Vopicka
Serbia
Bulgaria
Roumuania
Pas
Civic
Siberia
Russia
Friends Send Gratitude for Sympathy and Help
Mr and Mrs Harry Fleming and Mrs Charles H Adams express heartfelt thanks for devotion and kindness shown during the illness and death of their sister Frances Housum Fleming.
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Harry Fleming
Charles H. Adams
Frances Housum Fleming
Value of Experience in Life and Learning
Waldo Trine argues that every experience holds value if rightly regarded and turned to wise use, transforming past events into sources of gain and blessings in disguise, a philosophy suited for personal growth and resilience.
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Waldo
Trine
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