Germans Bend On Decisive Victory In War Fronts
London dispatch says Germany and Austria-Hungary push toward Warsaw while countering Russian advances in Galicia and on the Dardanelles. Mackensen advances between the Vistula and Bug. artillery roars near Arras and in the Argonne. Colonial troops press in Dardanelles as Turks are kept busy. US-Germany tensions grow over submarine warfare. Lisbon and Amsterdam reports note a Zeppelin shed explosion and June submarine losses total 98 ships sunk or damaged.
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Sey
Prewe
London
Warsaw
Berlin
Galicia
Marshal von Mackensen
Vistula
Bug
Arras
France
Argonne
United States
Germany
Amsterdam
Brussels
Vienna conference notes German Austrian economic union efforts
Zurich dispatch reports Dr Reiser of the Hansa League stating that allied quadruple entente powers have political bindings and several economic pacts with Germany and Austria. None may sign a separate commercial treaty without the others consent.
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Zurich
Condon
Vienna
Germany
Reiser
Hansa League
Austria
Furious German Attacks Promised Repeated in Argonne
Paris July 2 Lieutenant Colonel Rousset military critic of the Petit Parisien says furious German attacks in the Argonne by a full army corps to break French lines and reach Verdun will be renewed. He notes repeated checks have not discouraged the Germans and they press to gain control of the hilly region though French forces have prepared to insure failure of crown prince's army efforts.
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Paris
Argonne
Verdun
Rousset
Petit Parisien
French War Office Reports Night of Intense Artillery Battles
The French war office describes a night of heavy artillery fighting near Woesten, Ypres region, Souchez, Verneuil, Ablain Angres, and La Boiselle. German grenadiers attacked near 2 o'clock but were repulsed, while French mines at La Boiselle destroyed German advance works amid further combat in the Argonne and Lepretris forest.
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Annoclaves
Paris
French War Office
Woesten
Ypres
Souchez
Verneuil
Aisne
Ablain
Angres
Bethune Highway
la Boiselle
Lepretis
Annapolis Banker Dies in Apparent Suicide at Club
Annapolis July 2. T. Marshal Caughey treasurer of the Annapolis Banking and Trust Company shot himself in his club room last night. Directors were in session at the bank waiting for him to appear to explain concerns about his accounts.
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Nano Tae
Annapolis
T. Marshal Caughey
Annapolis Banking and Trust Company
Trust Company
Caughey
County uniform exams set for July 23 in Torpccal
The county will hold uniform state examinations for teachers on July 23 in Torpccal. The tests will be conducted by Carl C. Lawson, county superintendent.
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Carl 3. Lawson
Preferential Tariffs Against Germany Editorial
London July 2. The Post argues amid the Austro German economic conference for allies to curb postwar German penetration with a system of preferential tariffs aimed at Germany, urging adequate measures after the war. It emphasizes protective tariffs to counter German influence and preserve Allied economic interests.
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Eg Ausocia Reormessi
London
the Post
Germany
Owens Officials Inspect Toledo Plant En Route
Officials of the Owens Bottle Machine Company from Toledo arrive in Charleston to inspect the local plant. The party includes M. J. Owens general manager E. D. Libbey president J M D Briggs treasurer and Messrs Holden and Alexander of the English syndicate. The group plans to leave Friday for Newark Ohio after visiting Fairmont earlier. Charleston July 2 the Public Service Commission names R E Bernheim secretary H E Nease statistician and assistant secretary W I Bernheim as assistant statistician J K Anderson as chief engineer to succeed themselves.
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Owens Bottle Machine Company
Toledo
Fairmont
Newark
M. J. Owens
E. D. Libbey
J. MD. Briggs
Messrs. Holden and
Alex‘ander
Charleston
The
Public Service Commission
R. E. Bernheim
com_mission
H. E. Nease
Commission
W. I. Bernheim
J. K. Anderson
Egineer
African Lecture At Mt Zion Baptist Church Tonight
A returned missionary from Africa will give a lecture at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at o clock tonight. The talk will emphasize the modes habits and customs of the black heathen. Admission is free.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Train of Corn to Mexico City Passes Pachuca
The American Red Cross relief train with twelve cars of corn moved from Vera Cruz to Pachuca under Carranza guards. It has reportedly passed Pachuca and advanced toward Mexico City, though contemporaneous details on entry into the capital are unclear. The expedition is believed linked to Carranza’s plans for entering the capital.
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Washington
Amercan Red Cross
Mexico City
Pachuca
Carranza
Mexico Ciy
Zapata
Silliman
Vera Cruz
German Official Bars Belgian Insignia in Belgium
Brussels dispatch says General von Bissing, German governor general of Belgium, issued an order forbidding the wearing or exhibition of Belgian insignia in a provocative manner and forbidding insignia of nations at war with Germany and its allies under penalty of fine or imprisonment.
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Abedchate
Percy
Brussels
London
General von Bissing
Belgium
Germany
Speedy athletes to headline Fourth of July fair sprint meet
Monday’s Fourth of July at the fair grounds will feature a major sprint meet with college entrants including West Virginia University Davis and Elkins College Wesleyan Glenville Normal and more. Notable racers include Deforest of WVU and Ed Keenan and Speedy Mylius of Davis and Mikins College, with Wesleyan’s Heagner and Maryland Agricultural School’s Doc Garrett among others. Local youths also enter as organizers offer prizes amid favorable weather.
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Fair Grounds
West Virginia University
Davis and Elkins College
West Virginia
Weesleyan
Glenville Normal
Maple Leaf Athletic Club
New York City
University of Tennessee
Maryland Agriculture School
Deforest
Ed Keenan
Mylus
Davis
Mikins Colege
Fiat
Mylius
Wesleyan
Heagner
Maryland Agricultural School
Doc" Garrett
Averal
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Joel
Toca
Road Work Near West Milford Progress This Summer
Charles Fittro county road engineer with a force of men is pushing permanent road work on the West Milford road. They aim to build three miles this summer, with about one mile mostly completed, at a rate of 200 feet daily. M. J. Fahey assists in laying the base. The completed three miles will connect Stealey Heights to the hilltop near West Milford. FAIRMONT July 2. W Johnston, a Clarksburg druggist, is in the city working in the McCloskey drug store during J H McCloskey's vacation in New York City. Johnston plans to stay in Fairmont to help with relief work for local druggists on vacation season.
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Charles ©. Fittro
West Milford
M. J. Fahey
Stealey Heights
Fairmont
W. Johnston
Clarksburg
Johnston
McCloskey
Locust Avenue
J. H. McCloskey
New York City
Flood statistics and protection plans explored in city
F Archibald of Pittsburgh representing the United States Engineering Department visits to study past flood conditions and gather practices for improved protection in Pittsburg. He aims to support a movement toward better flood defense and safety measures.
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F. Archibald
Pitteburs
United States Engineering Department of
Pittsburg
Prison terms set after June term adjourns in Bristol
Cecil Morris received a two year penitentiary sentence for breaking into Swentzel's store in Bristol but was paroled due to youth and a chance at a better home. Wesley Farrell, found guilty of second degree murder in the Will Corbin shooting near Union baseball park, was sentenced to five years. Indictments for multiple felonies included Harry Bastow and many others. cases involve a list of defendants including Tru man Dawson, Rebecca Dawson, and Stonewall Strother among others.
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Cecil Morris
Swentzel
Bristol
Wesley Farrell
Will Corbin
Union Baseball Park
Harry Bastow
James Panetta
Albert Jendeal
Andy Yukais
Truman W. Dawson
Rebecca Dawson
Bert Latamer
Charles Hart
Casey Hartman
Rue Heenan
Bud Weatherly
Ada Heatherly
Leonardets
Earnest Daugherty
Earnest Minor
J. Martin
Guy Pitts
Malissa J. Booth
Thomas Burke
Harvey E. Poorbaugh
Stonewall Strother
Thomas H. Burke
Peter Burnus
Clarence Matheny
Clarence
Arthur Vancort
Andy Ridenour
Thomas Waldo
Stealey Heights
Lloyd Daft
Mack Wolfe
Martin Brtso
Bobbie Beresford Engaged to Wed Admiral's Daughter
The Hon Seton R. Beresford announces the engagement of his brother Bobbie Beresford to Rosemary Graves Lawle, daughter of an admiral. The couple, prominent social figures, are slated for a forthcoming wedding.
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Bobbie” Beresford
Conran
Rosemary Graves-Lawle
Seton BR
Bobbie) Bereaf
Seton R
Bobbie) Beresford
Lord Decies
Ves
Spain tightens neutrality talks amid public speech ban
Madrid July 2 Spain enacts an official order prohibiting public discussion of neutrality as deputies opposing the government plan a speech campaign against the cabinet. Premier replies meetings may be allowed if neutrality is mentioned, arguing debate would sway public sympathy toward either side in the war.
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Ambociater
Madrid
Spain
Px Gato
camjPaten
Governor Withdraws Warrant Over Lynch Threat in Brown Case
Philadelphia July 2 Governor Brumbaugh withdrawn requisition warrant issued by Tener in 1913 for Fred Brown a negro wanted in South Carolina on a murder charge after representations that he would be in danger of lynching if returned. Brown's counsel argued preventive danger and cited former South Carolina Governor Biesse. Supreme Court upheld lower court in refusing interference.
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Philadelphia
Brumbaugh
Tener
Fred Brown
South Carolina
Brown
Cole Biesse
Fnally
United States
Supreme Tribunal
Baltimore and Ohio Employees Magazine Returns in July Issue
After a six month suspension the Baltimore and Ohio Employees Magazine resumes with the July number. The new issue pleases readers and includes news of interest to the public, as well as to Clargaburg and other Baltimore and Ohio railroad employees and officials.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Feud c
Clargaburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Mrs Rogers Seriously Ill at 51 West Pike Street
Mrs Rogers is seriously ill at her home suffering from blood poisoning. The note describes her condition following a prior illness and references a recent incident related to illness and hunger, with unclear details and garbled wording.
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M. Rogers
West Pike Street
Clarksburg Beats Fairmont In Golf Showdown At Local Links
In a first fall golf meet at Clarksburg Country Club, Clarksburg defeated Fairmont 17 to 10 after a prior 16 to 11 loss by Fairmont. Petiit Hart and Zeising led with three points each for Clarksburg while Stockley and Taylor topped Fairmont with 2.5 points each. Next matches set for Fairmont and home links. Also listed are new Workmen’s Compensation rates by industry, detailing boosts for manufacturers, coal operators, glassmakers, and other sectors, with effect slated for 1913.
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Aear
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Petiit
Hart
Zeising
Stockley
Taylor
Fairmont Country Club
Fairmount
Charleston
Cokie Ana Lepl
Arntes Cou
Pew
No Sympathy From British Trade Unionists At Derby Conference
British trade unionists at the Derby federation session dismissed calls to show sympathy to German unions. Ben Tilsett led the defiant response calling it sentimental bosh and likening it to prizefighters stopping a fight. Some delegates, recalling 1914 visits, argued German workers supported their government and boasted of plans to crush France and England.
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London
Great Britain
Federation
Derby
Ben Tilsett
Germany
France
England
Buying Foodstuffs Through Switzerland Ahead of Embargo
Austrian and Hungarian agents are purchasing large quantities of foodstuffs in Switzerland at high prices. The aim is to secure as much as possible before a general Swiss embargo on exports, which officials say is likely soon.
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Basel
Paris
Switzerland
Moose Lodge Picnic Draws Families at Norwood Park
Moose Lodge invites families for Moose Day at Norwood Park with a village program. Highlights include a five mile motorcycle race a fifty yard ladies race a five mile marathon and events like bat throwing ponies race 100 yard dash running high jump brass cutting contest greased pig baseball and a wrestling match. Gregor's band to provide music as a dancing ball and roller skating rink stay open all day.
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Norwood Park
Moose
Gregors
New Trial Granted in False Pretenses Case
Chief Justice Covington grants a new trial in Criminal Court No. 1 for Edward W. Mollohan who was charged with obtaining 6700 from Henry Woodard by false pretenses. The court found the evidence insufficient to support the verdict of not guilty, with United States Attorney Weecomas Hewken and Attorney Douglasy Baker involved.
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Washington, D.C
Covington
Criminal Court
Edward W. Mollohan
Henry F. .Woodard
Fidelity
Trust of
Bluefield
WeeComas
Hewken
Unium States
Douglasy Baker
Steamer Sunk by Submarine Off Cape Coast
London July 3 Three British steamers the Englemoor Caucasian and the Welbury were torpedoed and sunk today by a German submarine. The crews were rescued at sea. The British cutter Ix C Tower, left Nova Scotia June 1 for Newport England and was sunk off Fasinet. The submarine boasted of sugar cargo found aboard the Welbury.
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Jer
London
Haglemoor
Eng
Fasinet
Uni
Queenstown
Welbury
Cuba
England
Dono Consolidated Oil Company Rebrands After Meeting
The annual meeting held at the company office on June 30 and July 1 announced a capital reduction from 250 000 to 160 000 dollars and a name change to Consolidated Company. Board of directors for the coming year includes Samuel Powell Josey A Mason W Stever A Vo Park James Sheets A R Heltzell and Wolf. Samuel Powell elected president A H Heltzell vice president EDR Smith secretary Jesse A Mason, a well known man of Monington, is general manager.
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Dono Consolidated, Oil Company
Pany
Consolidated Ompany
Samuel Powell
Josey A. Mason
W. Stever
A. Vo Park
James Sheets
A. R. Heltzell
Wolf
A. H. Heltzell
Smith
Jesse A. Mason
Mie
Stork Brings Gibt 1B Baby Girl to Onesle Family
The Onesle family celebrates the arrival of a baby girl at Oweale. The father notes the newborn's health steadies anxious hearts as the community shares in the joyful event.
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B. Onesle
Prin
Oweale
Onesle
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