Frontline struggle in Somme and Russian theaters continues
London reports flighting along the Somme with no line change while Russian forces hold and German offensives press on multiple fronts. Grand Duke Scholarly Armand and Persian forces push against Turks, with renewed battles near Erzerum and the Pinsk marshes as Allied and Central Powers clash across vast fronts.
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London
Bate Front
Somme
Tonaloy
Wyerkaete
TaRasae Caruil
Meost
Union
Reussia
Grand Duke Scholan Armonia
Persie
Braerwin
Tall Hock
Grand Duke
Majnikhsum
Erzerum
Pinsk
Eins
Verdin
Verdonik
British Heir Courting Italian Princess Revealed
Unconfirmed reports in Rome claim Prince Edward of Wales seeks marriage to Princess Yolanda eldest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy. The princess is fifteen and the prince twenty-two sparking wide debate amid royal circles.
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Prince Edward of Wales
Yolanda
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Rome
Fire destroys Fairmont ATC Grass Company plant and homes
The Fairmont ATC Grass Company plant on the East Side of the river was destroyed by a blaze that started about 7 o clock yesterday evening. The inferno also razed the home of Mrs. Printer Houty and her children, with extensive damage totaling from ten thousand to twenty six thousand dollars. Tanks, pots and machinery were lost, and the Mekitrest property two story brick residence burned to the walls, all owned by the Baltimore wind Ola Railroad Company.
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Fairmont
Fairmont Atc Grass Company
Fowelty
Deeatroy
Wollay
Printer Houty
Tony
Baltimore Wind Ola Railroad Company
Artillery Active Along French Front Report
Paris dispatch reports heavy bombardment and artillery activity along multiple fronts including Verdun and the Somme. French defense engaged German forces as prisoners were taken, with clashes noted in Champagne and Argonne sectors during the period described.
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Tie Sourie Keeton
Chenois
Tauntee
Verdun
Paris
Champagne
Somme
Proneh
Argonne
Tolay
Sage
Interiilt
Tre
Telegram race heats up for free prize gifts
The Telegram race offers 4350 in prizes to members, with a vote offer to boost returns for subscriptions. Winners will be decided by district, with certificates up to 100000 and six 60000 prizes for top builders. Early persistence and active campaigning are urged as the clock runs to July 15 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jase
Mindy
Gonno
Bome
Jose Hone
Gregory Ordered to Recruit Band for Second Regiment
Harvey LeGregory the chief musician of the First regiment has orders from the Adjutant General to recruit a band for the Second regiment and report to Camp Kilawha near Charleston for service on the Mexican border. The record notes the Second regiment headquarters at Martinsburg and mentions a dispute with federal service.
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Harvey LeGregory
Musick
Weal
Virginia National Ward
Secon
Kiliawha
Charleston
Martinsburg
Gregory
Moximann
Askeed
No Gloom Among The Fighting Ten Band At Camp Kanawha
The First regiment band of the West Virginia National Guard performs at Camp Kanawha near Charleston while the regiment trains for possible federal service on the Mexican border. The band is nicknamed The Fighting Ten and members listed include Wills Dean, Bridgeport. Green Griffith, Harvey Ty, Gregory. Clara and Gordon Cundingham. George Maltragaot, Aubrey Duff, Louis Malfregeot. Samuel Graham. Nicholas Marcel. all shown standing and seated in the presented photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virgina National Gudrd
Tulon
Camp Kanawha
Charleston
Cama
Wills Dean
Bridgeport
Green Grilnth
Harvey Ty
Gregory
Miss
Itnlol Clara
Gordon Cundingham
George Maltragaot
Widow Catherine Huefman Passes After Long Illness
Mrs. Catherine Huefman a pioneer resident of Ube rly died at home on Water Street after a long illness tied to old age. Born November 23 1846 in Ramahannock County Va she was married to F Hulton and had seven children five of whom survived. Surviving children include Miskes Bila and baey Hamman at home with the last husband Mr Mulls dying six months ago. Her death marks the end of the Embrey family line. She was noted for strong intellect Christian faith and generosity to neighbors and community.
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Catherine Av Humtman
Intertess Hhiffnut
Uberly
Water Street
Iean
Dineaves
F. Hulton
Miskes Bila
Baey Hamman
Mulls
Elinder
West
Cunard
Infantile paralysis daily bulletin reports higher deaths
New York records a slight drop in new infantile paralysis cases but an increase in deaths in the last four hours. For the epidemic since June 26, 1,507 children have contracted the disease and 817 have died, a mortality rate over twenty percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of Health
United States Coke Company to light plants with electricity
Edward O Toole general manager of United States Coke Company at Gary McDowell county says the firm will illuminate its mining plants on the Norfolk and Western railroad with electricity. Miners will use lights only in emergencies and plant safety is stressed with Henry backing. O Toole and Meals will work at company coal plants for nominal prices.
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Charleston
Edward O'Toole
United States Sone Coke Company
Gary
McDowell County
United States
Norfolk and Western
Calemvn
Tampa
West Virginia
O'Toole
Chiee Henry
Auto Collision Under Monongahela Trestle Reported
An automobile driven by Curtis B Prunty collided with another vehicle under the Monongahela Valley Tracon Company's trestle at Arbutin Park early Thursday morning. One car was badly damaged. the other rolled and jamage. Neither driver was admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis B. Prunty
Monongahela
Seven Are Killed in Ammonia Explosion in Northview
July 12 report from Northview recalls a deadly ammonia explosion with seven killed and many injured. A three story Brooklyn blaze follows similar tragedy as responders rush to scene.
Rev J W Harkness Dies After Crash Near Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG July 13 The Rev J W Harkness of Deland Florida died today after a car driven by Sheriff Franki Badger of Elizabeth West Virginia went over an embankment near here last night. the second death in the crash is Sheriff Badger's son Charles not expected to live Miss Mollie Gobbies and Mrs John Norris have gone to Atlantic City to spend several days then visit points in Virginia before returning.
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Parkersburg
J. W. Harkness
Deland
Fla
Sherif Franki
Badger
Elizabeth
W. Va
Charles Badger
Uyé
Mollie oBgies
John Norrix
Atlantic City
Tom
Virginia
Northview approves bond to pave main streets
Citizens of Northview ratified a 24000 bond law Wednesday to pave principal streets. The vote was 132 for and 26 against. Paving contracts will be let within a month and work to begin soon, weather permitting, including the turnpike joining Barnes Crossing to Sycamore Street, Starksbay Gol Avenue, Seventh and Sixth Streets toward the Northview school.
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Northview
Glizens
Swenen
Seventh Street
Gell Avenue
Sheth Strane
Albin
Gotl Avenue
Northylew Park
Jan Graml
Pregent
A. Lan Matthaw
Halleve Tox
Ogek Northview
Northglew
Clark
Jhares Wii Dbs
Barnes
Sixth Street
Northview Kehoo! House
Powder House Explosions Kill Four at Pompton Lakes
The powder works near Pompton Lakes blew up at 11:20 Thursday, shaking the surrounding country. Initial reports were unclear on casualties, but later four people were confirmed dead and three injured.
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Pompton Lakes
Duy Pont
Direct Bell Denham pacing mare nets second in Youngstown pace
Direct Bell trained by Edmund Denham finished second in the 2:18 pace at Youngstown Ohio on Wednesday afternoon. Denham, who saw the race, returned home Thursday proudly noting Wishbone’s strong effort. Rinard of Charleston attended to business matters as Bryant of Palrmond, a city business man, arrived.
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Direct Bell
Edmund Denham
Youngstgwn
Denham
Wishone
Fs. R Rinard
Charleston
W. M. Bryant
Palrmond
Bandit Suspect Caught After Dropping 14000 in Unsigned Notes
A young man from Atlanta, Ga named Edward Vioz 24 was arrested in Denver after investigators recovered 141000 in unsigned national bank notes dropped as he neared arrest. The notes were traced to a Baltimore and Ohio railroad train robbery at Central Station earlier. He denied knowledge of the robbers and had resided at the Young Men's College Association in Denver.
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Denver
Col
W. Edsward Vioz
Atlanti
Jonaphora
pontoMes
Irl
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Central Station
W. Wascemberg
Hot Springs
Ark
Kanme City
Young — Men's Chelate Association
Local Bridgeport News Briefs on Residents and Moves
A period of community notes from Bridgeport highlights residents and events. Davis of Clarkburg welcomed a son. Mayme Jones of Romnke attended a local event. Frank Miller’s nephew visited Newark. Several families moved to new homes, and local figures traveled from Charleston with militia unit duties. Anna Remallaigury, retiring after long teaching, will teach volley at a Fort Poseard school in Florida.
Lightning strikes plant injuring many workers near Buffalo
A fire and explosion at the Loment-Bolyay Company plant on the Niagara road two miles from the city wounded over a dozen men, with three dead and six seriously injured. Messages reported all injured treated at Buffalo hospitals.
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Plant
Buffalo
N Y
Loment-Bolyay Company
Ningver
Williams Funeral and Local Notices From Summit Area
Ankrom of Parkersburg attended the funeral of H J Fox in Bulent Mond. John William's attended Luther Day's funeral in Davison run. Solomon Antrer of the l Bnd sold property to Monongahela Valley Traction Co. Mrs Swiget to occupy property of M Dolan Summit. J J Lough of Adamaton noted a quantity of her daughter Alem Cummings. Dr R D Brombaugh of Cranburg hosted guests. Minton Lone Stuart and Hodge visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Merriman. Bilut, superintendent for South Penn Co, in Charlesboro for business. Marie Thom ao and Catherine Dolin aided in Clarksburg Wednesday. James Maxwell at home of James Smith. Griet Stroup returned to Jane Low for work. Missionary program planned by local Sunday School class at Method ist Hplace burgh Sunday eve. A buy-for-lug will be taken. George G Way and family moved to Salem Wednesday evening. H Ly Bartett on business at Clarksburg Thursday. Gordon Dolan to take position as pay clerk at Long Brot Coal Co Phoenixville.
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Wole Summit
Ankrom
Parkersburg
Blindard Olt Company
Waa iv
Regent Bualons Viultor
H. J. Fox
Bulent Mond
John ‘ Williama
Luther Day
Davison Run
Solomon Antrer
L Bnd
Hay
Monongahela Valley Traction
Pany
Charles Merriman
Bilut
South Penn of Company
Yialor
Charkabury
Minnad Prakola Bins
Marie Thomao
Catherine Dolin
Ware
Clarksburg
Wadnanlay
Jamen Maxwell
Wedai
James, Smith
Griet Stroup
Jane Low
Uuyor
George G. Way
Salem
Man Eater Hunt Shocks Matawan as Sharks Attack
Hundreds of armed men rowboats hunt a man-eating shark that killed a boy and wounded another along the Matawan shore in New Jersey. A second shark incident near Port Monmouth reports the death of Lanter Stillwell age two, with rescue efforts ongoing for Joseph Dunn, 10, hospitalized in critical condition.
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Matawan
New Jersey
Baldwin
Port
Lanter Stillwell
W. Stanley Misher
Stillwell
Joseph Ralph Dunn
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Fecott Rieet
LIK
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P.M. Cole
Robert Willin
Charles Stephan
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Thranber’ Parenty
Thrasher
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A. G. Dayln
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Mdr
Hennie Stout
Tome
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Roy Darhatt
Anna Remallaigury
Voley
Muale
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Triaudé
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TEMG
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