British Drive Thrust Four Miles On Somme Front
British and French dispatches report a four mile penetration of German lines near Bazentin le Grand and Longueval north of Montauban. Haig's forces claim success in the Somme offensive with gains on the right wing as German defenses stiffen elsewhere.
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Sryshnosi
Ota
London
Brinab
Somme
Douglas Haig
Bazentin-le-Grand
Longueval
Montauban
Tronessond
Hardycourt
Ovitlers
Aauiprine
Combles
Malg
Germany
Bazentin-lo-tirind
Hale
Seustern
Samnes
Verdun
France
Gremans Tals
von Bothmer
Galicia
Delatyn
Sudans
Caucasus
Burbartnd
Ersignin
Persia
Kermanshan
Two German Attacks Repulsed by French
July 4 report says German forces attempted two assaults last night but were repulsed by French troops. Details on locations and outcomes are limited in the fragment.
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Patas
Rack Regiment No Pass Through Route To Border
The excerpt notes the New York National Guard unit Rack Regiment with officers and leaders moving via a designated route toward the Mexican border this Friday afternoon. Colonel D Appleton commands the expedition, with Lieutenant Culone and Inspector General Vanderbilt among the senior figures onboard.
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New York National Guard
Ely
D. Appleton
Livroghaont
Alfbery
Culone
Ornellu Vanderbilt
Appointed Vice Consul By the King of Spain
Biagio Merendino, of Stout and Merendino, is honored by King Alfonso to serve as vice consul for the Kingdom of Spain in West Virginia. He will oversee legalization of instruments for recordation, protect immigrant interests, issue passports, and manage Spanish estates and military records. Merendino, a prominent local lawyer, follows former consuls and will represent Spanish subjects in neighboring states.
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Biagio Merendino
Hu Kworm
Stout
Merendino
Thik
King Alfonsy
Spain
Kingdom of Spain
West Virginia
Mr. Merending
Hie
Spajirmud Tlk Oredasi
Maly
Robert Latatig
Plate
United States
Uila Ely
West Virginii
Javine Salas
New York City
Alfonso
Jemerui
Conank
Merendiio
Anid
Kovern
Atales
Cha Cls
Morandino Hae
Dni
bin Will
Engineering Corps to Be Organized Here in Clarksburg
Engineering corps to be formed under a new airings bill will equip in Clarksburg with officers led by Major Cuthbert A Osborn. The unit will mimic an infantry company in discipline and arms, handling fortifications bridges and railroads, with surplus gear stored locally.
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West Virginia National Guard
Cuthbert A. Osborn
Wud
Hat
John C. Bond
Clarksburg
Miejor Osborn Jx
Engineers' Corps
Ag Ali
Miss Thorney Recounts Visit With Relatives in New York
Miss Thorney Recounts, Ming Sunlo Hurley, daughter of Roy T. Pronch Hurley, who visited relatives and friends in New York City and New Jersey, returned home on No. 3 this morning. Miss Anna Dennis, a public school teacher from Cabiden, 2 L, 21a, came Whittor to spend part of her animiner vacation in Clarkabiire.
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Ming Sunlo Hrfey
Roy. T. Pronch Hurley
Reluiven
New York City
Jersey
Ely
Anna Dennis
Police Seek Missing Man A J Minor In City
Police search for A J Minor 47, a holler maker 648 West Main Street, who vanished from home Wednesday after moving from Richnin Va to seek better health. Described as five foot ten, brown suit, brown derby, heavy moustache, last seen near Waldo Hotel. funds limited for travel to Richmond. Information to wife.
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A. J. Minor
Main Street
Mtr
Minor
Winnthe
Canilly
Rich Nin
Mr. Minor
Wis
Win
Wrathbr
Waldo Hotel
Richmond
West Main Street
Police raid nets twelve gambling suspects in city room
A police raid led by Lieutenant Nichola M. Whyte arrested twelve men in a West Main Street room on charges of gambling. Bonds posted for appearance before Mayor G. Gordon at a Friday evening court amid fictitious names provided by the arrestees. Det- L. White and officers Yates Davison and Ci aided.
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Willan Hawnain
G. H. Gordon
Ty O Elork
Odlicard Daviskon
White
Nichola M. Whyte
Weat Main Street
GH. Gordon
T-o'lork
Jor Hitchenck
Frank Willegon
Nshhun
Doe Smith
Chautauqua to Quit and A Committee Gets Busy
The Lincoln Chautauqua plans to skip Clarksburg after poor local support. A temporary committee formed to rally readers for ticket pledges and organize lodging, entertainment, and contracts for a 1917 season. Key groups linked include the First Methodist Church parlor gathering and local women’s clubs.
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Chautauqua
Lincoln Chautawqua
Lincoln Chauquit Company
Ovary
Hoehautauqua
Vohautauqua
Tincoln Chautauqua
Clarksburg
Alening
Republicans To Attend State Committee Meeting
Virgil K. Hiehiaad Sherman Co Denham W G Stathers and Charter G Coffman of this city along with George W White of Weston Guy Pritchard and Wilbur Brand of Fairmont left Friday forenoon to attend a Republican state committee meeting in Charleston on Saturday.
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Virgil K. Hiehiaad
Sherman Co
Government land tour car opens in city to draw buyers
A government Indian land tour car arrived in the city from Park Omburg and parked at Clarksburg yard opposite Keblepard and Company. It will stay three days, open daily 9 am to 9 pm, advertising the sale of a million acres of Cherokee and Choctaw lands in Oklahoma south of Tulsa. Officials say buyers may select land before November openings, with a likely rush once sales begin.
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G. Cy Obins
Parkomburg
Clarks
Okahoma
Tula
Twi
Joro
Rablas
Omr
Ilva
Tealao
Kacare
New York Sees Jump in Infantile Paralysis Cases and Deaths
Health department report shows 162 new cases and 31 deaths in New York City over the twenty four hour period ending Friday at 10 am. Brooklyn records the highest single day cases since the outbreak began, with 122 cases and sixteen deaths.
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New York
Health Department
Brooklyn
Pennsylvania Guard to organize machine gun detachments
The Pennsylvania Guard on duty plans to form machine gun companions across infantry regiments. Anti infantry equipment will be issued early next week as drilling starts. Overnight reports show divisions moving toward Ontario border with Third Battalion Tenth and Second Battalion Second heading to Marfa for border duty.
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Ny Renndaree Patam EL Parg
Pennsylavania Guard
Nord Wan Racelynd
Four Passengers Wounded on Broadway Limited Near Bucyrus
Pittsburg July 14 four passengers on the Chicago New York Broadway Limited train No 29 were wounded by shots fired near Bucyrus. The injured were R J Ward of Pittsburg H P Gillette of Philadelphia Royer Newman and Dortha Gosswaller both of New Orleans. The shots struck passengers on the observation platform as the train passed a physician boarded at Lima and said one injury was in danger.
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Prem
Pittsburg
Avetal Ra
Pennsylyans Bailroag Company
Broadway Limited
Bucyrs- 0
R. J. Ward
H. P. Gillette
Philadelphia
Rolfer Newman
New Orleans
Dortha Gosswaller
Hasan Gory
List
Lima
Marriage Records Mention Bam Mestre and Isadore Miller
Fragmentary OCR notes show a marriage scene referencing individuals Bam Mestre and Isadore Miller at a county clerk's office. Details such as date and surrounding context are unclear in the readable text.
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Bam Mestre
Isadore Miller
Military raid reports near Charleston July 14
Fragmented wires describe shots fired at Raiders, with Major Q and Donaldson of the Inspector General’s department arriving. Fourth infantry regiment reportedly moved to federal service, battalion redeployed and equipment updated. Unclear details on the curtain minor items and supply arrangements.
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Charleston
Ordura Huivn Doon
Matileatton Nau
Donald
Storm Kills Two as Charleston Waterfront Floods
A storm battered Summerville and Charleston causing two deaths and extensive damage. Reports say a high wind struck at 1 18 this morning inundating the waterfront and leaving parts of the area under water. Damaged structures and displaced residents followed the surge as assessors surveyed the scene today.
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Snnaravan Paren
Summerville
Charleston
Dhapatehos
Charleton
County Court Finishes Checking 15000 Orders in Settlement Work
The county court Wrlday completed checking about 15,000 orders in the annual actisement process. Work had consumed several days. settlement aimed for next week. Amelia H. W. Tenswell named as executor of Mary Timurray with bond of £4,200 via Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. Appraisers Q. McMamuwing, Ban- Jamin Robinson, Frank Horr, Edwards, Wallis, and Albert W. Rapp named.
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Wrlday
Uma
Amelia H.W. Tenswell
Mary Timurray
Fidelity and Dopontt Company
Maryland
McMamuwing
Ban- Jamin Robinson
Horr
Edwards
Wallis
Albert W
Rapp
Ora
Widow Margaret Duff to face lunacy commission ruling
An elderly woman, Margaret Duff, residing at Went Bad, is to be examined by the county lunacy commission late Friday afternoon. Proceedings have been reopened, with Duff aged about 86, to determine her mental condition.
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Margaret Ds Duff
Texas Infantry Repels Raid on Border at Dawn
An early morning clash on the border saw a company of Texas Infantry confront armed Mexicans near the Grandada area. The Mexicans advanced after orders to halt, were fired upon, and withdrew to their quarters with casualties reported by U.S. observers.
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Texas Infantry
Puna
San Antonio
Tex
Tor ‘Iuming
National Guard
Hango
Moxtcana
Granda
Dontfox
Bread Seized on New York Central Train Route
A New York Central train carrying état troops was halted near a bakery after robbers seized hundreds of loaves. The New York regiment moved to recover the bread and forced the thieves to reimburse for the stolen food. Soldiers delayed reporting the incident since 10 o'clock that morning.
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New York Central
New York Regiment
Milittas
Peaceful Vessel Status Report on Gurtian Submarine Submemo
A terse government neutrality board assessment informs Acting Secretary Poll about the Gurtian merchant submarine D nchiind. The document suggests the vessel is a pose traft and entitled to privileges. They anticipate no formal State Department announcement and advise the Treasury Department to permit sail from Baltimore for a return voyage.
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Washington
Government Neutrality Board
Audi
Indicationa
Stafe
Doglen
Seventeen Days Left in Telegram 10000 Club Drive
Only seventeen days remain to join the Telegram 10000 Club with a chance at a share in a 4260 prize pool. Members are urged to boost subscriptions now for certificates giving millions of votes, with rewards for top workers in each district and renewals allowed through the final deadline.
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Prizon
Tho Pa
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