British Resume Offensive On German Front
London July 16 The British resumed their offensive today with the war office reporting a sharp push that forced Germans back to their third defensive line. More than 2,000 prisoners were taken, including a regimental commander of the Third Guards Division, as British forces claimed continued success and large quantities of captured war material.
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British War Office
London
War Office
Stargent
Lrenchey
Pricourt
Mamet
Third Guards
Hospital corps recruits sought for army service
Sergeant Alexander W. Johnson announced a local recruiting push for the hospital corps of the army. The department seeks pharmacists or those with related knowledge, with promotions possible for qualified cooks and pharmacists upon demonstrated ability. A competitive exam for sergeant first class is open to sergeants after one year of service. One applicant, Kevenson, was accepted at the local station. others were rejected for reasons including marriage, age, literacy, and fitness.
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Alexander W. Johnson
Washington
Tien
Heapital Corps
Army
Aoke
Graise
Johnson
Kevenson
1Ocoal
Somer Calkits
Gaines
W. Va
Violent Artillery Duel In Fleury Sector
Paris dispatch reports a violent artillery duel in the Fleury sector with German attacks northeast of Avecourt repulsed and attempts in the Apremont forest checked by a curtain of fire, according to the war office.
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Naroeurge
Dues
Paris
Fleury
War Office
Avecourt
Apremont
British Attack Penetrates German Lines Near Somme
July 16 report from QORLIN says British forces broke German defense between Poyleyennd Lous Hieval, capturing Trones Wood after heavy fighting north of the Somme. The war office notes the attack continues, with German lines stemmed but under renewed pressure and British gains reported in Trones Wood.
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Tham
Somme
Hla
Tozierea
Longuaval
Hemao
Trones Wood
Annual PNG Dairy Picnic At Grassells Farm Draws Dairymen
The Central West Virginia Dairy group held its first annual picnic at the times TB Su plér farm near Grassells with about 150 dairymen in attendance. Notables from Morgantown and the state attended and discussed dairy interests. The luncheon occurred at noon followed by a program and remarks, sparking strong enthusiasm for future gatherings.
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West Virginia
Mion
Times TB
Morgantown
Alate
Pittsburg Train Delayed By Freight Wreck
The Baltimors and Ohio passenger train between Pittsburg and the city was about an hour late arriving at four o'clock Saturday morning. A small freight wreck at Mount Bradford caused the delay.
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Baltimors
Ohio
Pittsburg
Mount Hradford
Pistol Duel Claims Life of Mrs McDaniel in Buchanan County
Mrs decay McDaniel wife of the county prosecuting attorney of Buchanan county died from injuries after a midnight home shooting. Five shots were fired during a revolver duel with an unidentified assailant who escaped. McDaniel had recently received threats to his life.
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Joshpim
Decay McDaniel
Buchanan County
McDaniel
Lutora
Pittsburg financier funds auto for frontier unit
Well known Pittsburg financier, Mr Lynch, arranged an automobile at once for Colonel Coulter and the Tenth Pennsylvania Infantry stationed on the border. The car, ordered from a Texas agency, will be delivered to the colonel for use in the Marathon region where roads are poor.
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Sasacraren
Pittsburg
C. Meltaynch
Coulter
Tenth Pennsylvania Infantry
Marathon
Lynch
Pexas
Wilson nominates James Hay for U S judge seat
President Wilson nominated Representative James Hay of Madison Virginia as judge of the United States Court of Claims to succeed Judge George W Atlason of West Virginia who retired for age. Hay is chairman of the House military affairs committee and nephew of Mordecai Lewis of Clarkaburg.
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Coy
Washington
Wilson
James Hay
Madisen
House
United States Court of Claima
George W. Atlason
West Virginia
Best Big Bonus Offer In Club Ends Tonight
Tonight at 9 o clock the big bonus offer ends the Telegrams 10,000 Club campaign. Members can earn thousands of votes with a grand prize of certificates. this last week brings final chances for districts and workers to receive 100,000 and 50,000 certificates. Act now or miss the chance as only tonight counts toward the next week.
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Ain
Epeh
Small Hauls Reported In Weekend Break-ins
Aurglars, described as a gang of youths, broke into PM. Compton's Love and Joseph Currman's restaurant on Friday night at Adamaton, stealing two flashlights, twelve pennies, tobacco, and ebowline iim. Entry was gained by smashing windows and fastening window catch. Deputy Sheriff Laco Wally and Sheriff Rosa F. Stan traced to Compton store Saturday morning, leading to a chase along rally road nver at Adaraton Junction where it was lost.
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Compton
Joseph Currman
Adamaton
Laco Wally
Rosa F. Stan
Adaraton Junction
Milwaukee Quiet Parade Amid Saloon Closures
Milwaukee on July 15 saw saloons close voluntarily and most businesses suspend as a parade gathered for a news event. Shans and perrous Warn expect ail to murch in the prepared parade downtown.
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Milwaukee
Tha Wily
Sue Panda
Detective Mistakes Visitor for Burglar in Chicago Shooting
A visitor named Miller was shot and killed early today in Chicago by Detective Sergeant Jamies Garvey who mistook him for a burglar. Miller was at a friend’s home when the alleged intruder was pursued across the lawn before the detec tive arrived and fired twice.
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Chicago
Jamies Carrey
Miller
Garvey
Fred
No Morning Service At St Pauls Methodist Amid Illness
The Rev W H Foglesong pastor of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church South is ill with laryngitis and cannot lead morning worship. The Rev Merbert Jimatin Alinup of Central Presbyterian will preach at 3 PM from the pulpit.
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Ttev
W. H. Foglesong
St Paul's Methodist
Mpnicopal
South
Merbert Jimatin Alinup
Parker to Reveal Campaign Plans Soon
John M. Parker of Louisiana, Progressive candidate for vice president, has no running mate and has not yet disclosed his campaign strategy. He promises an imminent public announcement outlining his planned course during the campaign.
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John M. Parker
Louisiana
Fire Rages At Greek King’s Summer Residence At Tatoi
July 16 report from Athens states the forest fire destroying King Constantine I’s summer residence at Tatoi continues to Rage threatening the royal chateau. Among the fallen are Colonel De La Perts and M. Chrynads pathia head of royal secret services. twenty soldiers wounded in firefighting efforts.
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Renee Pats
Constantine
Greece
Tatoi
Athos
Hayat
Athenw Anyatte
de la Perts
Angliers
M. Chrynadspathia
Crack Regiment Heads to Mexican Border Duty
The Seventh New York National Guard regiment moved through the city Saturday morning toward the Mexican border for duty. The convoy consisted of twenty eight cars with ambulances, supply cars, and sleeping cars. A second section followed at 10 o clock and included seventeen cars. The final section passed after 1 pm and comprised twenty eight cars similar to the others.
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New York National Guard
New
York National Dart
Thin City
Frat Rata
Fiat
Keventeen Park
Italy and Germany tensions threaten postwar pact
Rome reports a strong popular demand to cancel the agreement granting reciprocal rights for citizens across borders. Allegations of German violations heighten strain between Italy and Germany, touching relations since the war began. Millard F. Suler, local Democrat, is invited by Lawrence Watson to attend a ceremony at Shadow Lawn, the president's summer home.
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Rome
Italy
Germany
Viola
Garman
Itay
Millard F. Sulier
Huge Iron Drums Aboard Notice in New York
July 15 headline reports an Italian tanker Duca Ley Abruzal arriving from Naples to New York with a strange cargo. Early morning small boat attack revealed crew under arms. container on deck identified as a large iron drum. Authorities note Mediterranean oil and gasoline shipments aid German submarines.
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New York
Latina Mtednive Duca Ley Abruzal
Naples
Hallavangers
Mediterranean
Government imposes military censorship on press in Madrid
Madrid reports that the government has ordered military censorship of all dispatches. Martial law was declared through a cabinet decision following a railway strike that disrupted the northern system. A Madrid despatch notes a general strike announced for July 16.
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Spain
Madrid
Martial Irwo
CWC
Trunk Seizure At Local Station In Whiskey Case
Deputy sheriff seized a labeled trunk at the local passenger station after a query under the Yost prohibition law. The trunk contained twenty five quarts of whiskey. One quart was taken to the county jail for safekeeping.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Bheritt Laco Walfo
Uncle Sam Orders 250000 Hob-Nailed Boots for Forces
The war department ordered 250000 hob-nailed boots for U S regulars and militia on the Mexican border, with 20000 already delivered. The footwear, used by allies, features hob nails and is currently in use by the army.
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Department
U. S
SINKING OF AIDED DESTROYER REPORTED IN TIDINITA AREA
New York July 15 A marked drop in temperature failed to curb the epidemic threat as naval action and air defense measures were reported. Officials announced substantial funds and actions to combat the disease as a major concern across the country.
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Uy Nayocsaren Heaner
New York
Dane
New York City
Chockerellyr Foundation
Mitchintting Boon
Opidante
Juha
Boen
Marines Air Crew Grounding Report From Charleston Yard
A Navy Department radio gram from the Char Jolyon navy yard reports the marines air crew aboard the collier Lee grounded off Charleston. It states most personnel remained on shore, with some aboard the Wilmington in Charleston harbor, and a few aboard the ship.
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Collier
Hector
Charleston
S. C
Washington
Navy Department
Char Jolyon Navy Yard
Lee
Don Wi
Muy Yard
Thy Ug Wihlington
Merchant Vessel ruling sparks postwar maritime claim
Washington July 15 The state department ruled that the German submersible Dontachland is not entitled to merchant status and will not set a precedent. Acting Secretary Park said future related cases should be resolved on their own merits. A man named Franke Willivan was arrested in a narcotics incident at the Colonial building, though the real name is suspected to be Ty Hothla. In Pittsburg John Lyler of Grafton Va died in Allegheny county jail while serving a five day misdemeanor sentence. Cleveland sees the Nick alplate railroad reorganized with O P and M J Sweinstein as owners. W H Caniff resigns and J J Burnet elected president. County court adjourns the sheriff’s settlement to Monday morning.
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Jayanandaren Raxani
Washington
State, Department
Park
Onn
Tone
Iits
Franke Willivan
Ty Hothla
Pittsburg
John Lyler
Grafton
W. Va
Allegheny County
Falls 10 Death At Hotel Biltmore In New York
Paul Smith vice president of Chalmers Motor Company was found dead today on the tenth floor widow of his room at the Hotel Biltmore New York. He had arrived July 10 from Detroit on business and had complained of ill health. Mrs Smith arrived earlier and breakfasted with him. she heard a bang and saw him fall before dawn. He was 28 years old.
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York
Paul Smith
Chalmers Motor Company
Biltmore
Builth
Hie Wits
Detroit
Hiv
Rho
Alge
Mr. Smith
Mrs Jacobena Inahelle Tockobona Dies After Operation
Inahelle Tockobona aged 31 years of Monongsh died Friday afternoon after surgery in a local hospital. She is survived by three sons and four daughters. The body will be moved to Mos j Sennah Sunday for funeral services led by Wilder and burial at a Nongal cemetery.
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Inahelle Tockobona
Monongsh
Aupundieltie
Mos J Sennah
Serevicor Wilder
Atonongal
Tawn Fe in at Came Camp Young Woman's Christian T
Fragmentary OCR notes announce a youth camp event at Camp Kill Kare in Dunnott. A Young Women's Christian Temperance group invites participants to attend Tuesday afternoon activities starting at 4 o'clock with related training and rounds planned.
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Thi
Christian Temperance
Camp Kill Karo
Durnott
Rae
Spiders Used in Surveying Instrument Production
In Washington on July 16 a report notes no manufacturing breakthrough yet. a large room houses three to four women who handle a workshop for assembling surveying instruments. The process uses a spinning frame and delicate hands to wind wire into frames as part of the instrument assembly.
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Washington
Funeral services for T Heed electrocution victim held
Funeral services for T Heed aged 21 were held at 2 30 Saturday at his father William Reed's home in Interstate for electrocution in the Bower Coal Company mine at Tiawer. He is survived by a widow and three sons and two daughters. The body was moved from the mines to Interstate Route.
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T. Heed
Bower Coal Company
Tiawer
Belock
William Reed
Interstate
Workman
Clare Comatary
Bower
Cutlip Acquitted by Magistrate in Liquor Charge
Willis Cutlip was acquitted by Magistrate T G Nicewarner on a charge related to liquor at his North Nashville pool room. The ruling concludes the magistrate’s consideration of the case and clears Cutlip of the alleged offense.
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