Russian Armies Split as Germans Press in Galicia
British observers note divisions between Russian forces and German advances in Galicia as Austro Germans push toward Przemysl and Lemberg. The report discusses German strategy around the Przemysl corridor, possible offensives in the West, and Allied expectations on future moves.
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London
Galicia
Przemysl
von Linsingen
von Iinckensen
Jon
Przemis
Wwe
German Supply Base Cut Off as Russians Advance
Russian forces south of Libau cut the German supply base at Memel from the sea. Despatches from Petrograd say Polangen and the village Rutzen fall. A Russian force approaches Dibau from the north, leaving Dibau enveloped with only a sea outlet remaining for Germany.
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London
Liban
Memel
Petro— Grad
Polanien
Rutzan
Dibau
French Troops Reported Advancing Near Souchez
The French war office states their forces advancing east of Souchez captured an isolated wayside tavern where the enemy had established a position. The report mentions artillery activity and ongoing movements in the sector as of June 4.
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French War Office
Souchez
British plan horseback and car evacuation from Mexico City
A British official in Mexico City plans to move foreigners by horseback and car to a railway hub for transport to Vera Cruz and Brazil. Former British consul Miro Cnremini is slated to depart Tuesday with a party on horseback toward Pac bur a, while the escort will convert to automobiles the following day.
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Washington
Mexico City
Vera Cros de
Swedish steamer Leppland sunk near Peterhead
The Evening Standard reports the Swedish steamer Leppland was sunk last night about twenty miles east of Peterhead. No submarine was sighted but Captain Peterson believes the vessel was torpedoed. Four women were landed at Pear Head toleye.
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Leppland
Peter Head
Scotland
Peterson
Tygart Valley Presbyterial Adjourns Annual Meeting
The Tygart s Valley Presbyterial adjourned its second annual meeting here Thursday and plans to meet next year in Elkins in May. Officers, elected for two seats, include Miss Exmins Davis as president and Mrs Forrest Hutton as vice president, with other officers covering secretary roles and missions work. Delegates enjoyed automobile rides around Elkins in the afternoon.
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Tygart’s Valley Presbyterial
Elkins
Mias Exmins Davis
Clarkshurg
Forrest Hutton
Huttonswire
Gms West
Clarksburg
A. C. Lee
Foreign Missions
WT. Davies
Mui Creek
Margaret Chenowith
Midland
Stella Bradford
Philipp
Assembly Home Missions
J. R .Arbuckle
J. T. Arneld
Ada Boushver
Presbyteria
M. Grayson Cunningham
Monticello Auto and Garass Company
Milnford
Amu
Lecture by Dr Healey on Our Country and Its Heroes
Dr Healey of Richmond VA lectures at the Episcopal parish house on West Main Street at 8 tonight on Our Country and Its Heroes. The event is on request of the Daughters of the Confederacy with a male quartet providing national and southern melodies. A nominal admission fee is charged.
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Episcopal
West Main Street
R. Healey
Richmond
Henley
Daughters of the Con_’ federacy
Perfect punctuality record for B&O Valley trains May
The Shemandoah district of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad earned a perfect punctuality mark in May with 200 passenger trains arriving on time. In the Virginia valley, ten trains run daily, six between Harper's Ferry and Scranton and four between Harrisonburg and Staunton Lexington.
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Shemandoah
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Valley of Virginia
Harper's Ferry
Lexington
Harper's Perry
Scrasbore
Harrisonbore
Staunton
Prisoner Hanged After Attack Allegation in Caldwell County
In Princeton Kentucky on June 4 an unidentified group overpowered the county jailer and hanged Arthur Bell a Black man accused of assaulting a young White woman in Caldwell County. The execution occurred quietly with authorities not aroused.
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Reed
Princeton
Arthur Bell
Coll
Hansed bin
Bell
Caldwell County
Portugal Press Demands Severing Ties With Germany
From Lisbon and Paris reports June 4 protest over sinking of two Portuguese ships by German submarines. The press calls for severing diplomatic relations with Germany and a stronger government response.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Paris
Portuzal
Germany
Jailed on Capias in Gall Friday Morning
George Smith of Glen Eric was arrested on a capias in Gall Friday morning by Deputy Sheriff Lace Wolff. He had been indicted by the grand jury for bootlegging and assault.
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George Smith
Glen Eric
Zor Bootiersins
Germany Told to Adhere to Law in Submarine Note
President Wilson, in Washington, prepared a note to Germany after consulting with Counselor Lansing and Attorney General, aiming to keep U S replies within lawful humane bounds. Cabinet agreed that noncombatant lives must be protected and debated whether submarines should be treated as warships for merchant ships.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Ery
Lansing
Secr Y
Tétary Bryan
United States
Strong Peace Plea Highlighted by Grand Jury Indictments
Grand jury reports three felonies and numerous misdemeanors including forging a check by Willis Wilcox and burglary of copper from Consolidation Coal. A separate peace rally at Washington College auditorium features Dr. Sammel B. McCormick urging universal peace and warning against war profiteering.
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Criminal Court Grand Jury
Willis Wilcox
King
Natousl Park
Salem
Melvin
SiCo
Bush
McAfee
Ellis
Washington
Sammel B. MicCormick
Burg
Board of at Tectors of the Ol and Gas Association of West Virginia Meet
May meeting postponed with no definite time set for the Ol and Gas Association of West Virginia board to choose a September animal convention site. If unable to convene in Par Eersburg next week, the session may be deferred to the following week. City treasurer’s office to stay open Saturday night for tax payments as required by law.
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At Tectors
Ol and Gas Association of
West Virginia
Eersburg
Gerhard Sails for Amsterdam Amid Mystery of Citizenship
Meyer Gerhard, tied to Ambassador von Bernstorff as a German agent, sailed from New York yesterday on the United States for Amsterdam. He secured accommodations by wireless at the last moment and arrived at the pier just before the liner cast off. Officials knew nothing of his plans and his citizenship status remained unclear.
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New York
Meyer Ger Hharé
von Bernstorff
Berlin
United States
Amsterdam
Gerhard
New York City
Indemnity Demand Over German Property Damage in Milan
A Paris dispatch reports a demand for indemnity for damage to German property in Milan during anti German disturbances. The note was addressed to German authorities and mentions Swiss and Italian involvement.
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Paris
Milan
iGermany
Fahe Swisa Agate
Rome
Sayae Geneve
WORED'S CONGRESS OF EDUCATION AT OAKLAND
The National Education Association plans its largest convention August 6 to 12 in Oakland's new $1,000,000 municipal auditorium near the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Over 60,000 teachers and friends are expected to attend, with sessions on the fair grounds and at the University of California Berkeley Creek theater. The event will coincide with the World's Congress of Education drawing leaders from around the world.
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varEcial Po
Teleoram
Oawgland
Calif
Alroday
National Education Association
Oakland
Chicero
Tis Qrena
Fair
Creek Theater
University of California
Berkeley
Oakland Auditorium
Congress of Education
Double Hanging Set At Moundsville Penitentiary
Three men, William Stewart Matt Jarrell and William Graham, convicted of murder, are to be hanged early July at Moundsville Penitentiary. It would be the third double hanging in the institution's history as the trio await fate behind bars. Jarrell hopes for a commute from Governor Hatfield, while the others show mixed reactions to the pending sentence.
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Ee Moundsville
Jane
William Stewart
Matt Jarrell
Wiliam Graham
Hatfield
Jarrell
Parish Prayer Meeting Schedule
A parish prayer meeting is to be held at 7 30 this evening at the church hall.
Big New Methodist Church Planned at Stealer Heights
Enthusiasm among Methodist Episcopalians in Stealer Heights prompts a decision to build a $25 000 church on a donated $5 000 lot instead of a $15 000 structure. Trustees meet and plan a brick edifice with modern features, start work soon, and meanwhile will hold services in a large temporary tabernacle set up on Bulford Street.
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Methodist Episcopalians
Stealer Heights
Bulford Street
Stealer Heights Toller
Trial Dates Set for Dorsey White and Others
Trial dates announced for J O White, Charley White, and Dorsey on Wednesday June 6, with Barry Rick, Atee, and Lee Dead scheduled for Thursday June 10.
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Dorsey
J O White
Charley White
Barry Rick
Atee and
Lee
Danish Timber Schooner Salvador Crew Lands at Lerwick
The Danish timber schooner Salvador, sunk by a submarine last Wednesday night, landed yesterday at Lerwick Scotland. After the crew were ordered into boats the submarine set fire to the vessel and shelled the stern before being picked up by a trawler following twelve hours afloat.
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Wee
Tomdon
Salvador
Lerwick
Scotland
Mathene TX JA Charged With Drunk and Disorderly Act
Ezra Matheny of Settsmore Street is jailed in the city police court after being arrested for drunken and disorderly conduct and breaking glass on the street. The incident involved a confrontation with Officer Gordon and occurred during the Thursday arrest by MckSoud and Seas.
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Ezra Matheny
Settsmore Street
Iity Jatt
Sstor Gordon
Oldock
Peones Matheny
Omhers
MckSoud
Seas Thursdaright
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