French and Italian Offensives Drive Early World War I Pushes
Allied forces press the Central powers on multiple fronts with gains near the Somme and along the Lisonzo. French and British units push south of the Sonne toward Barleux while Austrian troops revert to the lower Lsonzo front. Reports from Petrograd cite Austro-German activity toward Hungary and rail connections in the Carpathians as both sides tout strategic progress.
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London
Tullon
Somme
Sagartay
Sonne
Barleaus
Somme Goutl
Peronne
Pertine
Iwaseed Hye Bulle
Hse
Trentino
Lsonzo
Petrograd
Atusalan
Linehnaky
Avethian Mur Enardé
Carpathians
Cossitke
Hungary
Letehiteky
Asc
Trian
Kolomea
Stanlalau
Lunverg
Transfer Revocation For Army Units Sparks War Dept Interest
Charleston July 9 Adjutant General Bond revoked a vector transfer of 178 men from the First Infantry to the Second Infantry. A court report notes an equi same bor of men would be recruited for the Second. The machine gun company and a bos tury corps unit of the Second regiment are ready for quietee as orders from the War Department awaited. All other troops remain under the adjutant general and Governor. The First Battalion Mirne regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard, detrained at Fort Dllna.
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Hans Charleston
Heneral Bond
Ian
Jmachine
Bos Tury Corpy
War Department
Ube
Terra Alia
Poordi
Aud
Tntield
Mexican Crisis Ends Amid Arrests and Jail Transfer
A chaotic report describes arrests and police actions in a Mexican crisis ending with a county jail inmate moved to a state hospital. The story mentions an aged Mount Chi man and other locals, with officials asserting control over a tense situation and a fatal pathway to custody.
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Velet
Mount Chi
Tuna Ue
Weaton State Hospital
Wilkon Lamba
Hinney
Friendly Carranza Note Handover to Lansing Report
A conciliatory note from the Mexican government, transmitted via Secretary Lansing, signals openness to an early, friendly negotiation to resolve border tensions. Officials stress restraint, aim to curb banditry, and hope for a mutual withdrawal of expeditionary forces, with Mexican and American leaders seeking an amicable settlement.
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Carranza
Lansing
Aasocnyan
Washington
United States
Moexten
Defacto Governhiank
Taal
Mdonswnson
Ureatettag
Bunewalt
Heluin
Cy Dardor
Laving Ninmoit
Fanan
Milek
Lanning
Menton
Agencian
Tome Ali
Conoral
Fusco Arredondo
Tin Plate Workers Ready for Big Picnic
The report notes industrial workers preparing for a major local picnic while broader events unfold in Europe. It mentions Nicholas's forces and revived military activity in the Balkans with Entente Allies claimed successes and shifting propaganda in Greece and Romania.
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Perar Nicholas
Balkans
Somle
Ime
Grevoe
Roumashi
Big Parade and Sports At Phillips Sheet Tinplate Picnic
Preparations for the Phillips Sheet Tinplate Company annual picnic at Norwood Park are complete. A 10 am parade from the Flitaner and Gaxt Pike corner will head to Sixth Street then to Golf Plaza. After a free dinner for mill employees and families, athletic events include baseball, Tasman’s race, a 50-yard dash, tug of war, sack race, all-women’s race, potato race, broad and high jumps, shot put, a girls race, and an automobile race. Two brass bands perform and speakers John C. Williams and William Tobe address workers. Parade command by W. M. Shakespeare with assistants. Street cars will transport attendees. grounds admit free.
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Phillips Sheet God
Tinplate Company
Norwood Park
Flitaner
Gaxt Pike
Pike
Golf Plaza
Tinplate Mills
Got Muga
Tin Plate Mills
Tasman
Talian Marine
John ¢. Willams
WM. Tobe
W. M. Shakespeare
Maple
Oliver Ryan
F. P. Strenpniel
Foxaman
Cara
Germans Repulsed by British Forces on Western Front
July 6 London dispatch says German counter attack against new British positions at Thien Val after bombardment was easily repulsed. Prisoners report German troops rushed to Sonne front toward Verdun. one surrendering officer claimed many would be kept alive in Germany after the war ends.
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Prem
London
Thien Val
Germat Wilts
Verdun
Lenka
Lis
Iven
Germany
Fifteen Thousand Prisoners Taken Reported
The report declares that fifteen thousand prisoners have been taken, with confirmation continuing on page three as press camp 1D 5 notes.
Kingwood Banker Enzi M Santa Drowns in Cheat River
Enzi M Santa cashier of the Kingwood National Bank dies by drowning while swimming in Cheat River near Caldwell. Witnesses describe attempts to help as the river claimed two others, Bar M Lantz and Doyon. Santa, a longtime Preston County resident and prominent local banker, was active in Elk and various lodges. Funeral services set for Thursday in Kingwood.
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Kingwood
Enzi M. Santa
Kingwood Nations Bank
Oscar
Claudio Maxwell
Kinewood
Tos
A. F. Richardson
Gratton
Wilt
Maxwell
Santa
Doyon
Bathiog
Cheat River
Caldwell
Teyou
Min
FBI
Mr. Devon
Mr. Devoe
Tyler
Kingwood Natonal Bank
Preston County
South Branch of Company Secure Oil and Gas Charter
The secretary of state granted a charter to The South Branch Of Company of Glarkaburg to conduct a general oil land gas business and related by products. Authorized capital stock is 5000 held by R. M. Williams J M. Coltrane Samuel Powell G. P. Myre D. Hy Kuhn and William Walt. Camellian symbolism noted in 1816 Prohibition campaign. 18th Infantry boarded toward the border with General Logan in attendance.
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Secretary of State
South
Glarkaburg
R. M. Williams
Shiwnston
J | M. Coltrane
Haywood
Samuel Powell
Adamaton
G. P. Mrye
Ilo
D. Hy Kuhn
Moorefeld
William Walt
Daniel
Maccabee Life Company Plans Regular Monday Thursday Drills
The Maccabee Life Company schedules drills each Monday and Thursday night at Golf Plaza. About thirty members gather at Economy Store and march to the lava at 7 30. Albert Yenker, former US Army sergeant and ex captain, says progress is strong and movements are aligning with regular army standards. The next drill is set for Thursday.
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The
Maccabee Life Company
Golf Plaza
Economy
Lava
Albert Yenker
Sargeant
United States
Alent
Senator Smith Proposes Nationwide Prohibition Ad Bill
In Washington on July Senator Smith of Georgia introduced a bill to bar liquor advertising in states with laws against such ads. The measure echoes crime features from Senator Jones’s customer bill. J Harbert of Lumberport faced a separate police court case for insulting a woman on the street and paid a fine of 48.60 after Tuesday debt arrest by Officer Bis.
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Tae Aungcierra Rosa
Washington
Senator Smith
Georgia
Jones
J. Harbert
Lumberport
Bis
Tile Man With A Joy
A book by Wightman D. Rabe orts is in its edition at Charlonton Mall now in an edition of twenty thousand copies. The text notes the book has been bought in quantity by employers across western and central states for worker instruction. Michigan manufacturers ordered 12 000 copies at one time.
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Wightman D. Rabe
Epidemic of Infantile Paralysis Impacts New York City
July 5 reports show a sharp exodus of residents leaving for summer as health officials confirm an epidemic of infantile paralysis. City tallies indicate thousands departed, with deaths rising overnight and Brooklyn’s outbreak area hardest hit.
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New York
Brooklyn
County Board of Review Elects Parle President for year
The county board of review and equalization met Wednesday morning and organized for the year by electing Samuel S. Parle to succeed himself as president. The other two members are John M. Flanigan and J. O. Ynasel. The board is ready to hear complaints on property assessments for taxation, and will be in session for not more than twenty five days.
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County Board of Reviow and Equalization
Samuel S. Parle
John M. Flanigan
J. 0. Ynasel
York
New York City
Cnnes
Brooklyn
Willie
Hie
Pool
Tonke
North Fourth
John J. Tel
Uatcapley Weather Noy
Constata Toner
Prolite
Pition
Dulio
One Death Hour Of New York Babies
New York reports an alarming rate of infant deaths amid a disease outbreak. Statistics show 174 cases, with 16 near the epidemic’s peak. Brooklyn hospitals record dozens of deaths and a grim outlook for many patients. Authorities, including Constable Stout and Magistrate Nicewarner, pursue cases linked to the crisis and related disturbances.
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New York
Epidemic Spreads to City of Newark Claims Child Life
Newark sees epidemic spread with George Whittlinger a three year old dead after contracting illness. Authorities report the child died and another person remains in critical condition as the outbreak reaches the city.
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Newark
Pamilynis
Nawark Raday
George Whittlinger
Holler Toy
County Sunday School Workers Convene at Salem in August
Harrison County Sunday School Association executive committee met at Hotel Gore Tawkday to plan a county convention at the Country Club courts on a Tuesday afternoon. County President Thew Portné and secretary Miss Josephine Burmer chaired the gathering with G W Gerrard J D Kennedy Frank Outright and several others in attendance. Matches at the event featured Earl Flowers defeating H Koblegard and Flowers later edging Koblegard in a final.
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Harrison County
Gore
Thew Portné
Coa. Schutte
Jo Vsephine Burmer
Flowers Crested Post
Flowers
Koblegard
Youth Arrested in Break-In at Bowen Residence
W. A. Nicely was arrested Tuesday at an ice cream plant and jailed in Lewis County on a warrant from his stepfather John Bowen accusing him of breaking into Bowen's dwelling in Tahs county with intent to steal. trial scheduled for Wednesday.
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W. A. Nicely
Weston
John Bowen
Bowen
Tawls County
Tate
Shely
Lewis County
County Convention Set For Salon August 3 4
County convention scheduled at Salon on August 3 and 4 with an out of county speaker and delegates from local departments and schools across various districts to take part in the program.
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Preaent
Women Denounced as Suffrage Group Disrupted Wilson Dedication
Senator Thames denounces members of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage after they interrupted President Wilson during the dedication of the American Federation of Labor building. The July event drew sharp rebuke from the labor and suffrage factions.
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Cnr
Washington
tho—Metber
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
Senate
Thames
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Voter drive promises prizes in local club offer
A July promotional blitz in St Marys Kansas offers cash prizes and a 45 000 vote ballot for members who join clubs and place a 25 purchase by Saturday night. The appeal urges participation and notes a campaign to boost turnout with incentives and a safety guarantee while describing the robbery incident at the St Marys State Bank.
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St. Marys State Bank
AmostaTa
ST. Marys
Kan
Ang
Ko Lo
Thia
Long Jia
Campainn
Mrs Swisher Dead in Northview Home After Illness
Maggie L Swiger 43 wife of Swisher and a Monongahela Valley Traction Company employee died at 5 PM Tuesday at her Northview home after long illness. Survived by husband and four children. Funeral 10 AM Friday at home with Rev Thornwell officiating, burial in Tin Pint cemetery.
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Mys
Maggie L. Swiger
Tt. Swisher
Monongahela
Ansocarro Fans Plan Wilson Address at Detroit Congress
President Wilson promised Representative Doremils he would address the World's Salesmanship Congram in Detroit Monday. He will depart Sunday, reach Detroit Monday morning, attend a reception, then return to Washington a few hours later.
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Ansocarro
Washington
Wilson
Doremils
Detroit
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