Victories Reported On Fronts As War Backs Austria Germany
Reports from Vienna and Berlin describe significant Austro German gains against Russian and allied forces, with victories across Galicia and central Poland. The British and French fronts show heavy fighting near the Salinity Canal as German offensives push forward while Russian counterattacks are repelled. Austria-Hungary plans mobilization, with a proposed 1,000,000 man force to reinforce defenses and project strength on multiple fronts.
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Senibaiere
Front Vienia
Vienna
Buxii
Rownanta
Gilemet
Galicia
Poland
Warsaw
BelghiGe
Henry Jonsus
Severn
Salorace Canal
Australia
Y A
German Commander Killed by Accident in Windhoek
German commander Colonel Beydebreck, in command of forces in German Southwest Africa, was killed at Windhoek. Advices say he was inspecting hand grenades when one exploded accidentally, causing his death. The report comes via Cape Town from London.
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Pswcciaren
Cape Town
Lonson
Beydebreck
Windhoek
Tere
German aid and American aid seen on Emperor William’s birthday
In New York on June 27 observers noted a war time display celebrating Emperor William’s birth anniversary. The scene featured German and American flags amid a broad display of red white and blue symbols reflecting wartime sentiment.
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New York
Mel
Geran
Willum
Dart of the battle cruisers arrives amid fleet
Amid a tense docking scene the battle cruisers join the fleet with the Royal Navy ships Ren and Brinogss on moorings. New Zealand and other destroyers are already secured while the Linn arrives to a cheer from crews.
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Ren
Brinogss Royal
Tuilamitas
New Zealand
AAV
Sittsrung
Dora Lilindatookyarda
Armale
Snow Belts Hit Arkansas as Fort Smith Sees First Snow
Reports from the Weather Bureau indicate a heavy blanket of snow across Arkansas with Toninokee township and Fort Smith among affected areas. Little Rock and Si-A areas also report significant snowfall disrupting travel and daily activities.
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Little Rock
Aricy Tua
Toninokee
Forth Smith
W Weather Bureau
Amnesty Degrees Declared by Emperor War Warn
Berlin reports amnesty grants issued by the emperor marking the city’s anniversary. Conscripts freed from disciplinary punishment by court martial within six months, and a second phase extends protection for offenses committed before the call to service.
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Berlin
Artillery Exchanges Reported From Paris This Week
Paris dispatch reports the French weathered daily artillery exchanges, noting German losses on January 25 near Ypres. The German battalion strength cited is about 1,000 men per battalion, with French claims of a decisive blow.
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Prine
Paris
Ypres
Germany
German airship raid on a Russian port details
A German airship attacked a Russian port yesterday morning near Libau. It dropped bombs but caused no serious damage before sailing south. It landed on the water seven miles from the German town of Vischen, where an armored tug from Libau engaged it. the crew was taken off before the Zeppelin sank.
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IBY
Patrogral
Vni Ondoti
Tibet
Rudelan
Linivat
Waler
Gertan
Virshen
Libau
Sevan Min
Fole
French Driven Out of Their Positions
An official statement from Terres reports the German army captured several positions held by French forces. The claim notes gains on the heights and areas east of Heurteblac, with 865 French wounded and captured. The report mentions movements toward La Croute and the westward front near Maff.
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Sahagin
London
Terres
la Croute Ierme
William Hatton
la Yoo Reams
Heurteblac
Govermans
Wrauighnon
Warships of England Return From Battle
London January 27 Most of the battle ships engaged in Sunday's action in the North Sea returned home Monday and were hailed as heroes tonight The report highlights the return of the Idon Migabip of Sir David Beatty and notes the ships’ crews and readiness for further duty.
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England
Bills Topped Harrisburg Session Face Broad Reforms
Harrisburg January 27 before adjournment to February 1 the Flotine received a large number of bills including electing board members for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, 558000 for foot and mouth disease eradication, 390000 for state normal schools, 5 per day for workers, revival of restitution measures, authorizing boroughs to own electric plants, amending the hodhop code, creating a pension fund for janitors, waiving mercantile tax for corporations, trackless trolley regulation, and highway department oversight.
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Anyocyaren Peasy
Harrisburg
Flotine
Philadelphia
Pittsbills
Fis Mennor
Jane Checke
Mercantile Ax
Jointystock, Association
Lmited
State Highway Department
Freight hearings on glass rates in Morgantown
Special Examiner J F Abbott in Morgantown hears freight rate arguments from large manufacturers led by T F Lent of the Lent Draughtic Company Pittsburgh. They seek to equalize Morgantown rates with Pittsburgh and Clarksburg districts. the gap is about eight to ten cents a ton per car. The session runs today and tomorrow before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Sancy
Morgantown
J. F. Abbott
Washington, D. C
TF. Lent
Drattic Company
Pittsburg
Manumctiiters
Elyo
Fagla
Clarksburg
Interstate Commerce Commission
Record Weather From Winnipeg in 1915
A 1915 weather record was set in Winnipeg as the temperature dropped to 36 below zero. Northwest winds intensified the cold, contributing to the extreme chill reported today.
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Associated Prena
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Mercury
Aera
Thaw's motion denied and trial date set
The court denied Thaw's motion and scheduled a trial for February 23. Thaw remains a detainee in Tours as lawyers consider next steps. Deputy Kuennelly reported ongoing proceedings and potential changes in legal representation.
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Thaw
Cold Wave Forecast By Weather Bureau In Northeast
Washington report outlines a cold wave sweeping the eastern half of the nation. The Ohio valley and Tennessee show chances of snow while the Gulf states and the lower Atlantic face cold air by midweek. Missouri and Michigan expected near freezing with northeastern states and New England turning colder by Thursday.
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Washington
Tie Agua
Gerald Oy
Ai Demreen Bolow
Weather Bureau
Noright
Ohio Valley
Roote Changey Report From Washington D C
In Washington DC on January fifteenth a motorcade incident left several people injured with one critical condition reported. Officials respond as investigators assess the scene and authorities urge caution during ongoing traffic disruptions.
Gamers! German Army Message From Berlin Inbound
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a German command message referencing the second army, marshal officers, and a large army deployment. Readable names include Bailey and Archiptio with mentions of Berlin and Amsterdam via London.
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Amsterdam
London
Jan
Berlin
von Bailey
Commandan
Archiptio
Dan Benspolutet
Nowra Noh
Cid
Hugeen Prev
Rai
Warrant Dismissed In Break-in Case At Point Conifork
A warrant sworn in Justice Inekwon V. Garters court by Deputy Shariff Jaco Wolf charged Dewey Daugherty with breaking into and robbing the general store of D. M. Vie at Point Conifork Sunday. The case failed to produce sufficient evidence, Daugherty had been in custody for two weeks awaiting trial and had confessed earlier but was released under bond.
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Inekwon V. Garter’s Court
Shariff Jaco Wolf
Dewey Daugherty
D. M. Vie
Point Conifork
Usinyi
Soing
Daugherty
Broakhik
Criminal Court
Primary election bill set for Senate action. liquor move on Friday
In Charleston on January 27, the primary election bill from Senator Saunton Parrish was found a special order for tomorrow in the Senate. The prohibition bill was also placed as a special order for Friday morning, signaling key legislative steps ahead.
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Charleston
Saunton Parrish
Senate
Prohibition Bnl Wie
WIGHTING SALARIES BIT
Special to the Telegram from Charleston dated March 27 reports a meeting among county officials including the county clerk and others debating proposed salary adjustments. Key figures cited include Crown, Drumont county clerk, and Guy Patrik a former county clerk.
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Charleston
Dan
Kalarten
Tawik
County Clerka
Khra
Crown
Dronont
Hareminonv
Guy ‘Tatrick
Cllerk
Love Husband Appears in Court Over White Slave Charge
Lorrys Witon Rogers known as the one husband who shared a life with three women is shown in a New York court last week. He faces a white slave charge after allegations of poisoning her children and herself. Indicted by the grand jury, he could face prison if convicted.
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Lorrys Witon Rogers
New York
Banks Seek Transfer to Cleveland Federal Reserve District
Representatives of banks in Tyler and Wetzel counties in West Virginia appeared before the Federal Reserve Board to request inclusion in the Cleveland Federal Reserve district rather than Richmond. The hearing occurred in Washington on January 27.
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Associated Eee
Washington
Tyler and Wetzel Sonation
W. Va
Federal Reserve Board
Cleveland
Uchmond
Adams woman pays fine after Tuesday assault case
Mrs Sadie Shingleton of Adams paid the cost in the case when tried Tuesday night in Magistrate W S Starcher's court on the charge of assaulting and beating neighbor Mrs Anna Riley. She paid the required amount and was released.
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Sadie-Shingleton
Adams
Ws. Starcher
Anha Riley
Woman Sentenced In Belgian Case At Amsterdam Trial
From Liege Belgium a telegraph states the wife of the Greek consul Calhbert faced trial for aiding Belgian rape charges. The report notes a three year imprisonment sentence was imposed.
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Amsterdam
Londay
Liege
Belgium
Calhbert
Colordo Hearings See Rockefeller Meeting Mother Jones
Industrial committee hearings featured Toby Rockefeller and Mother Jones in a photographed handshake. The exchange touched on reform and national greatness as Jones urged a cross country trip to confront social issues, Rockefeller expressing polite disagreement and a defensive stance.
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New Nore
Toby di Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Mother Jones
Great Activity At Suez Canal Reported
Fragmentary wartime dispatch claims troops and warships assembling near the Suez Canal while civilians flee. Mention of Turkish forces moving toward Egypt under a Pasha and multiple camps around Shino and nearby areas.
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Suez Canal
Coldest Winter Weather Report From Duluth Area
A fragment from Asebelated Press notes bitter cold across the Tron ranges with Duluth reporting lower temperatures. The brief item highlights the harshest cold of the winter season and mentions a frigid environment beyond 49 below in the local area.
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Asebelated Press
Hermiomorere
Duluth
No Civil Rights Ruling From Court On School Seating
In Brainerd Minnesota Judge McClauxhin declared that schools cannot be compelled to integrate seating in Sunday schools. A 16 year old student Mary Muratia faced removal from activities after alleged separation from white members. The ruling emphasized church and religious services as not fall under civil rights mandates, noting potential constitutional issues.
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Mintlan
McClauxhin
Mary OC
Muratia
Clanahan
Farm magazine reps arrested for alleged subscription fraud
Police arrested Harris and Samuel Reed on Wednesday afternoon on Fourth Street after complaints they fraudulently solicited subscriptions for Farm and Fireside. They claimed to be bona fide representatives of the Springfield based Farm and Fireside magazine. After questioning by Police Chief Harry L. Brooks they agreed to leave town and were released, promising to depart immediately. Both men said they lived in Toledo, Ohio.
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I Farm
Zames
Hirris
Samuel Reed
Fourth Street
National Farms
Springfield
Harry L. Brooks
Cay
Charké
Toledo
Senate Passes Dry Amendments Amid Turbulent Debate
Jan. 27 in Charleston reports the Senate and House debated prohibition law changes. Prohibition amendments drew opposition from Senators Gregory and Rosen bloom, with Rosen bloom branding the selection of juries outside counties as revolutionary. House action included a women’s suffrage measure and a constitutional provisions bill, while committees reported bills favorably for passage despite earlier opposition.
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Charleston
House
Senate
Gregory
Wood
Rosen
Bloom
Ohio
Marios
Roll Ha Doubind
Ntondgi
Highton
Sénate
Zonarte
Therstore
Biu
United States
Gin Panne
Willanah
Deflected bullet wounds telegraph messenger in shooting case
William Rittle a telegraph messenger boy was wounded by a deflected bullet near a Negro dance hall on Monticello Street January 18. Lloyd Munford charged with attempt to murder testified. Munford held on $500 bond for next grand jury. The wounded boy remains in critical but improving condition at Ressler hospital.
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William Rittle
Monticello
Svenile
William
Starctier
Lloyd Munford
Aningro
Witnussen
Munford
TiNfo Willis
Megrass
Ressler Hospital
Davis Coal and Coke Company to install new president
John Mt. Pitts, former Western Maryland Railway president, will become president of Davis Coal and Coke Company. Carl M. Gray, railroad president, will be president of the coal company. The plan aims to raise output from 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 tons by adding capacity and new shafts.
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Ulat John Mt. Pitts Geyald
Western Maryland Railway
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Carl M. Gray
Rails Road
David Coal and Coke Company
Weston man obtains airline passport shells in obitton note
Weston resident Birk S Stathers secured passports via the state department as part of a memorial obituary notice. The fragment mentions a brother Sas C Staller and a planned visit to Rounmula, but details are incomplete and dates unclear.
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apAdak Torre
Feman
Washington
Veto Bill Said to Be Test of Literacy Plan
Washington June 27. An authoritative statement says President Wilton will vote against the immigration bill. The literacy test is the issue under discussion after a conference with cabinet and committee officials.
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Annocintad Presa
Washington
Wilton
Evangelist Lutz Forpetation At Revival Service
Evangelist Lutz Forpetation responded to the invitation of Evangelist MLK and led a revival service at Central Circulation. A large crowd attended as he delivered Rightly Dividing the Word with his characteristic royal power. Tonight his topic will be Pentecost and Its Lessons.
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Forpetation
Mlk
Right
Cirlation
Scottish Rite Masons to hold degree work and initiation
The Scottish Rite of the Masons will conduct several candidates for degree work and initiation in the Afagotjie temple auditorium on Friday afternoon and evening. A buffet banquet will be served by the members of the Eastern Star.
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Order
Masons
Afagotjie Temple
Bill 18 Recalled in Pennsylvania Vote on Womens Suffrage
Jan 27. The joint resolution to amend the state constitution to grant women the right to vote passed the legislature in 1913 and was reintroduced in the House today. If approved again, a referendum by the people would be held next November on woman suffrage.
Turkish Troops Marching Toward Egypt Reported
Dispatch from Tanton June 27 reports Turkish army units amounting to about 120000 men moving under defense of Pasha toward Egypt. Sparse details follow, with confirmation pending from official sources.
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Athng
Yin Tanton
Rey la
Thres
Tuarsay
Mit
Egypt
Dfenat Pasha
Engagement Reported Near Egypt In Turkih Province
An engagement occurred east of El Tora in Egypt, with Turkish detachments engaged and one British official wounded. Fighting extended near Hil Acanthas and the vicinity, as Turkish forces held positions and Turkey suspected forces were forced to retreat after artillery exchange.
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London
Tete
EL = tora
Egypt
Newire
Hil Acanthas
Tong Range
Mounnis
Turkiat
Birmurhadad
First Degree Murder Trial Near in Olgfi County
Report from Wheeling notes a murder case involving a man named Thomas Med arraigned after a shooting at a rural location. Police captured the suspect about thirty minutes after the crime, with details indicating the wife of the accused involved. The incident is tied to a 15 year old in Olgfiteent Years case, with a large multi-claim investigation ongoing.
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Wheeling
Miomas
Thin Place
uTheney Scan
Thomas
Tnfonlon
Mie
Aiimer
Ollo County
Manningdon Store Robbery Report Spurs Police Alert
Manningdon police receive a report of a store robbery and seek Robertson described as a man who robbed Harry Anderend at Hatpines. Officers are on alert and watching for a suspect meeting the description as details spread through the city.
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Mannington
Rubertura
Harry Anderendot
Hatpines Tiveday
Robertson Sam
Trim
Davis Appointed To Roanoke Post In City News
Davis, a former official, has been appointed manager in Roanoke Virginia. The city expresses gratification at the news as details arrive.
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Davis
Roanoke
Tly City
Stockyards Closed by the Department Peter Lyngh
Peter Lyngh stockyards closed by the department after a fumigation safety action. The obituary notes the death of Peter T Lyngh, 74, longtime resident and president of a local estate and improvement company, survived by widow Virginia and several children, with ties to Pittsburg and Buckhannon. Funeral planned at his home with services at Cratemoor church.
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Lyngh
Peter T Lyaich
neh-Eliad Felixtate and Improvement Company
Wied
Hile
Fealdé
Jy Lachlann
Tiltmen Cyoch
Pittsburg
Tristan
George C
Wilimin
Clarence
Howard
Ghisten Lynch
Maud RohrBaugh
Buckkannon
Mises Molton
Wlozence
Mabel Vi
Tyme
Charles W. #Lynch
Tate Mipreme Court
Lynch
Mtock
Cratemoor
Dvn
Stockyards Closed by the Department
A disrupted OCR entry reports stockyard operations halted by a department in Washington on June 7. The fragmentary text mentions inspections, possible shutdown actions, and references to diesel and agricultural activities, but the exact agency and reasons remain unclear due to illegible portions.
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