Germans Bent on Decisive Victory and War Front Actions
London dispatch reports Germany intent on quick victory over Russia, with efforts to seize Warsaw as Austrian allies stand isolated. Von Mackensen advances between the Vistula and Bug, Austro-German gains in Gallois, artillery active at Arras, no infantry push yet. Dar danelles troops push on, Armenian relations strained by submarine actions, Zeppelin destroyed near Briesels, British ships losses near 39,000 tons in June across 98 vessels.
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London
Warsaw
Berlin
Gallois
von Mackensen
Vistula
Bug
Arras
France
Argonne
Dardanelles
United States
Germany
Amsterdam
Briesels
Treaties Move Toward German Austrian Economic Union
At Viena a conference of German and Austrian industrial leaders, with London input, notes that quadruple allies have political treaties and yet have laid groundwork for economic ties. A key provision bars any commercial treaty with Germany or Austria without the others’ consent.
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Kevsmacc
Tem
Zurich
London
Vienoa
Germany
Austria
Reiger
Hansa League
Furious German Attacks Pressed at Argonne
Paris July 2 German onslaughts in the Argonne are described as continued attempts by an entire army corps to breach the French lines and reach Verdun. Lieutenant Colonel Rousset and other military writers foresee renewed drives despite prior checks, while noting French preparations to thwart six forts of the crown prince’s forces.
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Paris
Argonne
Verdun
Rousset
Petit Parisien
Billy Reason
Crown Prince
French War Operations Report From Front Near Ypres and Aisne
Paris reports a night of heavy artillery action with German grenadiers attacking Ablain Angres and La Bassee area repulsed. Mines at La Boisselle destroyed German advance works. Argonne and Lepretris forest saw continued violent fighting with enemy movements beaten back.
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Paris
Woesten
Ypres
Soucherwnd
Verneul
Aisne
Ablain
Angres
Bethhune
LaBoiseele
Argonne
Lepretis
Germans Press Russians Before Them in Polish Front
The German army headquarters reports continued pressure on Russian forces in Russian Poland. Official statements say advancing German troops have reached Krasni, with Russian forces in the southern district near Zamost driven back in the region.
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newOehavan Primmee Arlen
Krasni
Russian Poland
Mrs Rogers Seriously Ill From Blood Poison
Mire. Fe. M. Rogers is seriously ill at her home at 61 West Pike street suffering from blood poisoning. Several days ago she was bitten on the middle finger by a crab bug and blood poisoning developed. Taylor Ward of Peet Tres visited the city Friday. A. J. Lodge was lisre Friday from Bridgeport.
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M. Rogers
West Pike Street
Taylor Ward
Peet Tres
City
A. J. Lodge
Bridgeport
Preferential Tariffs Proposed Against Germany
London July 2 The Post in a column editorial urges allies to adopt steps after the war to curb German economic penetration. It suggests a system of preferential tariffs guarded against Germany and stresses vigilance in postwar trade policy.
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London
the Post
Germany
Austrian and Hungarian Agents Buy Foodstuffs in Switzerland
Austrian and Hungarian agents are purchasing large quantities of foodstuffs across Switzerland at high prices. They aim to secure as much as possible before a general embargo on food exports likely to be imposed by the Swiss government.
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Wey
Bashl
Paris
Switzerland
Annapolis Bank Treasurer Kills Self In Club Room
Annapolis July 2 Marshal Cangher 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 his appearance to explain matters about accounts. Marriage licenses issued include Raymond D Hurley and Margaret Bryans and Delben M Summers and Coma M Dennison.
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Annapolis
J- Marshal Cangher
Annapolis Banking and Trust Company
Trust Company
Caughey
Raymond D. Hurley
Margaret
Bryans
Delben M. Summers
Coma M. Dennison
Train of corn aid moves toward Mexico City under Carranza lines
Washington reports that the American Hed Gross resist expedition has passed Pachacu within Carranza territory and moved toward Mexico City. A special convoy of twelve carloads of corn shipped from Vera Cruz to pacify Mexico City traveled with armed guards provided by General Carranza. The capital strike is hoped to be the one Carranza intends to seize if his forces enter.
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Carranza
German order bans Belgian insignia in provocation
Brussels dispatch reports the German governor general of Belgium issued an order banning the wearing or display of Belgian insignia in a provocative manner and forbidding insignia of nations at war with Germany under penalty of fine or imprisonment.
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Preess
Brussels
London
Vou Dbissing
Belgium
Germany
Speedy Athletes Assemble Monday for Fourth of July
A crowded Fourth of July meet at the fair grounds Monday July 5 features speedsters from West Virginia University Davis and Hiking College West Virginia Wesleyan Glenville Normal the Maple Leaf Athletic Club New York University of Tennessee and the Maryland Agricultural School among others. Noted sprinters include Deforest and Keenan from Davis and Hiking Mylius, Heavner from Wesleyan Doc Garrett from Maryland Agricultural and Joe from Tennessee with Glenville also boasting a top sprinter. Local entries promise strong competition for prizes offered by local merchants under favorable weather conditions.
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Fair Grounds
West Virginia University
Davis and Bikins College
West Virginia Wesleyan
Glenville Normal
Maple Leaf Athletic Clubs
New York City
University of Tennessee
Maryland Agriculture School
Deforest
Ed. Keenan
Doc Garrett
University of ‘Tennessee
Joe
Glenville
Warrant Withdrawn In Brown Murder Requisition
Governor Brumbaugh announced the withdrawal of a requisition warrant issued by Governor Tener in 1919 for Fred Brown a negro wanted in South Carolina on murder charges. Brown’s counsel argued he faced lynching if returned. pleas cited Cole Blease’s public utterances. Supreme Court upheld the lower court.
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Philadelphia
Brumbaugh
Ias
Tener
Fred Brown
South Carolina
Brown
Cole Blease
United, States
Supreme Tribunal
Bernheim Returned to Public Service Commission Post
Charleston July 2 public service commission announces R B Bernheim as secretary to succeed himself He Nease also reappointed as statistician and assistant secretary W T Bernheim named assistant statistician Jo Anderson named chief engineer to supervise commission duties
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Charleston
The
Public Service Commission
R.B. Bernheim
Commission
He.nease
Apniniun
W. T. Bernheim
Prison term and indictments from Bristol court
Before the June term of the criminal court was adjourned, Geoil Morris was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for breaking into Swentzel's store at Bristol but was paroled due to youth and a good home. Wesley Farrell, convicted of the murder of Will Conbin near Union Baseball Park last March, received five years in the penitentiary. Indictments listed include Harry Bastow in eight cases and several others in felonies, with names such as James Panetta Albert Jendeal Andy Yukais Thaman W Dawson Rebecca Dawson Bert Latamer and many more tied to Stealey Heights and Lloyd Dutt.
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Geoil Morris
Swentzel
Bristol
Wesley Farrell
Will Conbin
Union
British steamers sunk by submarine off Fastnet
Three British steamers Englemoore Caucasian and Welbury were torpedoed and sunk today by a storming submarine after dusk off Fastnet. The crews of Englemoore and Caucasian were landed at Plymouth Queenstown. The Welbury cargoed augur was later destroyed. the Tower schooner and a bark were also sunk nearby. The submarine used decoy rigging to appear as a large steamer.
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Au Ane
Rnepey
London
Englemoore
Gaucasian
Welburys
Englemoor
Laitie
Palmouth
L. GC
Tower
Universem
Sway
Queenstown
Welbury
Cuba
England
O-Neale Family Welcomes Baby Girl in Broadus Addition
GNeale home in Broadus addition reports the arrival of a baby girl Thursday night. Mother and child are doing well, but Mr O Neale remains in grave condition, causing concern for the family.
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B. B. O'Neale
Broadus Addition
Mother
Babe
Mr.o'neale
Woman Jailed on Threats Warrants In County Court
Mrs Rosie Stabeno of Shinnaton is jailed awaiting a hearing in Magistrate W Starches court on two charges of threatening. She was arrested Thursday on a warrant issued by the prior official.
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Rosie Stabeno
Shinnaton
Starches Court
Hatenelebbar
Spain Debates Neutrality Policy Amid War Pressure
Madrid July 2 Spain grapples with neutrality as deputies oppose government policy and seek a speech attacking the cabinet over suppression of public meetings. Premier Gato would permit meetings only if neutrality is not mentioned, arguing discussion would sway public sympathy.
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Aenocan
Madrid
Spain
Gato
Spalgn
Kotka the Norwegian Bark Sunk Report Contrary
AFLOAT LONDON July 2 The Norwegian bark Kotka, earlier said sunk July 30 off Fastnet, Ireland by a German submarine, was found afloat this morning. Crew of twelve boarded life boats and reached Queenstown six hours later. Steamers to tow Kotka to Cork where its timber cargo was bound. Also notices missionary Wheeler Boggers to preach at Parkerburg Baptist church Sunday morning. Uniform state teacher exams set for July 22 and 23 in the county under county superintendent Carla S Mulherson.
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London
Fastnet
Ireland
Stockton
Maine
Queenstown
Cork
Wheeler Boggers
India
Parkersburg Baptist Church
Parkersburg
Carla S7lmwson
British unionists reject sympathy for German workers at Derby
The Derby federation conference dismisses calls for sympathy with German unionists. Ben Tirotgott warns the stance is a fight to be settled in the usual Streit. British workers with sons at the front express anger toward Germany, while some delegates report German workers backing their government in 1914.
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Ists
Great Britain
Federation
Derby
Ben Ti.rott
Germany
France
England
Webber Says Becker Framed in Rosenthal Murder
Bridgie Webber told attorney Marshall that Dr Hecker had nothing to do with gambler Herne Rosenthal's killing and that Becker was framed by Vallon Rose and Schepps to save their skins. The statements reveal alleged perjury by Webber and others in earlier trials.
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Webber
Jay Associated Cames
New York
Bridgie Webber
Melf Gins
Herne Rosenthal
Hecker
Hlt Marshall
Beckers
Ws Webber
Becker
Harry Vallon
Jack Rose
Y ‘Schepps
Misuse of Flag Under Study as Note to Britain
Washington on July 2 reported representations on flag misuse by British merchants will be included in the general note to Britain about restraints on American commerce and the blockade. Secretary Lansing said the US inquiry into flag misuse to fool Cuban submarine commanders was not finished, but specific cases may be cited separately to Britain.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Lansing
Judge Tra y Robinson to Speak at ABA Meeting
Judge Tra y Robinson president of the West Virginia supreme court of appeals has been notified as one of the speakers at the American Bar Association meeting at Bast Lake ity tah on August 27. The discussion theme is Uniformity in Practice and Procedure is Desirable.
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Charleston
Tray Robinson
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
American Bar Association
Bast Lake Ity
Tah
Premium rate overhaul announced by state official
Charleston July 2 State Compensation Commissioner Lee Ott unveiled new premium rates for the workmen's compensation fund effective Thursday. Employers pay 20 percent and employees pay 10 percent. The overhaul shifts assessment powers from limits in the old statute to broader rates, with large increases for powder manufacturers and various trades.
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Charleston
Lee Ott
Albacribera
Glaam’ T
Snelters
Blagi
Hessian Fly Inflicts Extensive Wheat Damage Across States
A circular from agricultural authorities warns the Hessian fly will damage wheat crops across a broad region from northeastern Cardboma through Arkansas Kansas Missouri Nebraska and southern Iowa with principal impact in Ti diania Ohio and Pennsylvania. Officials urge monitoring and reporting of infestations as losses are expected to mount across the affected states.
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Tom Liph
Cardboma
Arkansas
Kansas
Mosouri
Newbraska
Iowa
Andoeag
Tidiania
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Dentist shot in Gravenhurst office kills doctor
On July 2 in Gravenhurst, Dr. Harry Williams, a dentist, was killed in the office of Dr. Victor Rowe by Sedgewood Holmat, a resident there. Holmat fired five shots then killed himself. Williams was substituting for Dr. Rose who is away. Motive remains a mystery.
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Hamilton
Harry Williams
Victor Rowe
Sedgewood Holmat
Gravenhurst
Holmes
Williams
S and Co
Willams
Rose
No violation in advert claim on Cleveland machine firm
Washington July 2 report by the department of commerce says no deliberate neutrality violation in an advertisement for Cleveland machine company. Investigation shows the firm makes machines for use in explosives and ammunition production, not explosives itself. Officials call the wording a misinterpretation rather than a factual misrepresentation.
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Aandavan Menm
Washington
Cleveland
Department of Merce
Dept
Two Miners Jailed on Prohibition Warrants
Two coal miners from MoyWhia, unnamed, are jailed in the county jail awaiting hearings before Magistrate T. G. Nice. They face charges of violating the prohibition law, arrested on 7 Doe warrants sworn by Je Tenney, deputy state prohibition commissioner.
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MoyWhia
Coty
T. G. Nice Warners
Doe
Je ‘Tenney
Prohibition
Alfred Dging Nicely Involved in Lewin County Incident
Perry Alfred of Weston, acting sheriff of Lewin County, was seriously injured in a Wednesday road accident and received treatment after being taken to a local hospital. He remained under care Thursday as authorities investigated the incident and the conditions of the injuries.
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Perry Alfred
Weston
Lewin
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