Offensive in Austrian Territory Reported Across Front
Rome May 26 reports from the war office claim Italian forces occupied Austrian territory from Lombardy to the Adriatic. Troops seized towns in Trentino and advanced through mountain passes while Austrians retreated and bridges were destroyed. Italian aviators bombarded Monfalcone and other targets as battles spread along the Isonzo and Carnia fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herald-Star
Rome
Lombardy
Adriatic Sea
War Office
Trentino
Monfalcone
Gulf of Tresti
Forcella
Montezzo
Tonale
Ponte Cassaro
Ferra
Monte Baldo
Reonro
Montesoppa
Lessina
Monte Passubai
Bafferan
Agno
Leogang
Cadore
Misutrina
Carnia
Fel D’inferno
Val Dagna
Florelli
Isonzo Rehe
Toretta
Judiio
Isonzo
Austria
Santa Maria
Santa Lucia
Tolmino
Indrio
Ysonzo
Malfalcone
Rotterdam
London
The
Courant
Berlin
Germany
Italy
Venice
Darknes
Gg 26
French War Office
Thaternoon
Angras
Loretta Heights
Angres
Buval
Loretta
Souchez
Soissons
Rheims
Harville
Grand Prict
Kitcheners Keeps War Secretary Post In New Coalition Cabinet
London May 26 Lord Kitchener retains the post of secretary of war in the new coalition cabinet approved by King George Arthur J Balfour is named first lord of the admiralty Winston Spencer Churchill becomes chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster Other key figures include Asquith Grey Lloyd George Henderson and Buckmaster The cabinet blends Liberal Conservative and Labor figures with thirteen holdovers from the old cabinet and notable retirements from public life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
King George
Admiralty
Arthur J. Balfour
Winston Spencer Churchill
Duchy of Lancaster
Herbert H. Asquith
Edward Grey
David Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
Earl Kitchener
Asquith
Runciman
Birrell
Wood
Stanley Buckmaster
Viscount Haldane
Germany
Prince Henry
Battenberg
Order of
Eee
Nebraskan Torpedoed Off Ireland Not Fatally Damaged
The American steamer Nebraskan, 2824 tons, sailing from Liverpool to Delaware breakwater, was torpedoed about 40 miles southwest of Fastnet. No lives were lost. the ship was not carrying passengers or contraband. It remained under its own steam and signaling not under control. Officials seek further details before comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herain Star
London
Nebraskan
Green
Liverpool
Delaware
Fastnet
Ireland
Broadhead
Crookhaven
Kinsale
Queenstown
Washington
Skinner
United States
American Hawaiian Steamship Company of
New York
Italy's Entry to War Issued as World War Outlook
Russia's foreign minister Sergius Sazonoff told Reuters that Italy's entrance would shorten the war and shift neutral powers, enabling closer alignment of states with opposing interests. He predicted Bulgaria would not move against Russia and Serbia would gain an Adriatic outlet with free ports. He dismissed any notion of a separate peace as absolutely impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Italy
Sergius Sabonoff
Reuter
Bulgaria
M. Sazonoff
Russia
Servia
Adriatic
Austria
La Belle Iron Works Declares Dividend and Elects Officers
The La Belle Iron Works board met Tuesday for four hours. They declared a quarterly dividend of one percent on preferred stock payable June 30. Improvements to the by product coke plant were discussed with action to follow. Plant operating at 70 percent capacity, business prospects improving. New officers elected: T. A. Burt treasurer secretary and auditor. W. E. Beswick secretary. H. P. Beswick assistant treasurer. T. M. Robinson assistant auditor. Existing officers include H. D. Westfall vice president and general sales manager. W. B. Higgins assistant general sales manager. G. B. LeVan general manager.
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la Belle Iron Works
Ite
T. A. Burt
W.E. Beswick
H. P. Beswick
T. M. Robinson
H. D. Westfall
W. B. Higgins
G. B. LeVan
Liner Ryndam Damaged After Sea Collision With Freighter
The Dutch liner Ryndam and tramp freighter Joseph J. Cuneo collided 15 miles southwest of Nantucket lightship at 4 AM. Passengers and crew from the Ryndam were transferred to the Cuneo, battleships assisted, and the stricken liner was convoyed toward New York with limited propulsion while trying to reach port 124 miles east of Ambrose channel. The incident left both vessels badly damaged and the Ryndam bearing down to New York with hopes of arrival late tonight or tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Ryndam
Rotterdam
Nantucket Shoals
Joseph J. Cuneo
Boston
Baracoa
Cuba
South Carolina
Cuneo
Newport Navy Yards
Texas
Louisiana
Ambrose Channel
Holland American Line
Herbert Services for Thomas Albert Herbert
Funeral services for Thomas Albert Herbert youngest son of the late Hanna and Harry Herbert were held Tuesday evening at the family home on Virginia avenue Fol lawsbee. The body was shipped to Leechburg Pennsylvania for interment on Wednesday.
Mrs Shorts Dies After Self Inflicted Wound
Mrs Mary Shorts died from a self inflicted wound in a personal crisis on Friday night. She passed away Tuesday at 4 20 p m. The Huntington WV resident left a son John and a daughter Edna Moon from a previous marriage. Surviving siblings include Harry Frank John and Mrs W W Dick. She was born in Staffordshire England and was a member of the Protestant Episcopal church. Her remains were taken by undertaker and moved to her Ridge Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shorts
Ridge Avenue
Staffordshire
England
Harry Mountford
Huntington
W. Va
John Shorts
John
Edna Moon
Harry
Clarksburg
Frank
Newell
W.W. Dick
Punxatawney
Protestant Episcopal Church
The Weather Ohio Thunder Showers Tonight
Ohio forecast calls for thunder showers and cooler temperatures tonight with a unsettled Thursday.
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Ohio
City Court Hearings Tonight On Brass Theft And Speakeasy
Mayor's Court reports Robert Shoemaker arrested for stealing brass at La Belle, fined $10 plus costs. Sol Phillips booked for running a speakeasy, fined $200 and costs. Police responded to South Fourth street to a window entry attempt by a man who vanished. John Fath filed a complaint about nightly rowdy activity at Eighth and Washington streets.
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Robert Shoemaker
la Belle
Sol Phillips
South Fourth Street
John Fath
Eighth
Washington Streets
Becker Executed Week Set for July start
Albany reports the Court of Appeals fixed the week beginning July 12 for the execution of former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, condemned for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, detailing a final heavy blow to a long legal battle.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
McLane Family Buys Euclid Avenue Home in La Belle View
Mr and Mrs Alan E McLane who sold the old family residence on North Fourth Street to Dr Eynon have purchased Wilbur Workmans residence on Euclid Avenue La Belle View and will move the first of the month to the hilltop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan E. McLane
North Fourth Street
Eynon
Wilbur Workman
Euclid Avenue
la Belle View
Fire Damages Hangar and Fuel Tanks at Station
During the previous night four shells struck the Douay railroad station area. A fire broke out near the freight depot and a hangar was destroyed along with gasoline supply tanks at St. Quentine station.
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St. Quentine
Douay
An Appeal to Your Patriotism by Sons of Veterans
A patriotic appeal urging Americans to observe Memorial Day by closing stores, displaying flags, and supporting the Grand Army of the Republic. It honors Civil War veterans and calls for reverent remembrance of those who fought for the nation, stressing duty for both native born and naturalized citizens.
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Geo. W. McCook
Sons of Veterans
Brave and
Free
America
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons OF Veter
King's Daughters Convene in Ohio for May 27 Dinner
Local circle of the King's Daughters and Sons plans a Westminster Church convention on May 27 with over thirty delegates from Harrison Belmont Columbiana Tuscarawas and Jefferson counties and guests from Wheeling Ohio state president Mrs. Sara T. Gagle and Central Council member Mrs. Robert J. Reed will attend and report. The program features devotional services reports from counties and a circle clinic with medical demonstrations and lectures concluding with a consecration service.
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King’s Daughters
King’s Daughters and Sons
Westminster Church
Harrison
Bélmont
Columbiana
Tuscarawas
Jefferson Counties
Wheeling
Sara T. Gagle
Toledo
Ohio
Robert J. Reed
Central Council
New York City
Robert McGowan
North Seventh Street
Gill Hospital
M. E. Cole
Martins Ferry
Steubenville
James Morrow
Bridgeport
Central Council of the Order
W. Va
Sarah F. Gayle
Columbus
Beatrice Kelly
Circle
George Mendel
R. R. Kerr
Aenemia
Altai Floyd
Clela Reiser
Uhrichsville
G. B. le van
Sarah Gugle
Council Adopts Light Report and Morning Market Measures
The council approved the light committee report and moved to hire the low bid for ten-year street and public building lighting starting Sept 1 1915. It discussed sidewalk paving north of Market Street and a public comfort station plan with City Engineer Leech salary dispute over six weeks’ discharge.
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Maraket Street
John N. Leech
Messrs
Ralston
Hawker
Herbert
County Commissioners
City and County
J. N. Leech
Merrysman
Council
Finance Committee
Leech
Audietor
Wells
Zimmerman
Zimmerman, Mr. Hawkins
Teaff
Hawking
State Street
Cedar Avenue
West Adams Street
Bueche
Preche
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Talians
Kitchener
Balfour
Admir
Cers
Colision
Million Dollar Cargo
New
York
Mrs. Shorts
City Hospital
James
Whitcomb Riley
Charles
Becker
ANS
Earth
Christ
A. C. Douglas
Pittsburg Stock Exchange
National Exchange Bank
Asia
Reading
Paciie Ui c. Pee Ean Vanion
Bethlehem Steel
Peurg Ek
New York Central
Westinghouse Electric
National Biscuit
Hakake
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