French Report of Slow Progress in Western War Zone
British observers read lines from official notices to argue Russians gaining a breathing space on the eastern front. Austro German prisoner counts, Italian Isonzo actions, and French advances are cited along with Bryan’s resignation and the awaiting American note to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Pwess
London
Galitz
Petrograd
Przemys
Acording
Galicia
Dniester
Zuraena
Lemberg
Berlin
Linsingen
Stanislaw
Austria
Isonzo
William J. Bryan
Germany
Trawler Velocity Sunk by Submarine Crew Reaches Hartlepool
The Velocity crew, rescued after nine hours at sea in two small boats without food or water, landed at Hartlepool England this morning exhausted. The Grimsby steam trawler Nottingham was sunk Monday in the North Sea by a submarine, with the crew also reported safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Hartlepool
England
Velocity
Grimsby
Nottingham
Shriners Temple Meeting and Elections Planned
The Nemesis Temple of the Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine will hold its last regular session before summer recess in Parkersburg at 8 o'clock p m Thursday June 17. A ceremonial session at Sistersville for the early fall will be considered and a representative to the national Seattle meeting will be elected. I Wade Coffman, past potentate, was elected as representative but recently resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemesis Temple
Ancient
Order of Naples
Parkersburg
Sistersville
Seattle
Wash
I. Wade Coffman
Storage 1 Secured at Ice Plant for Fresh Green Goods
Joseph Becker manager of the Public Market House Company secures cold storage space with the Arctic Ice Company at the old Clarksburg Brewing plant. The arrangement will allow storing several carloads of green fruits and vegetables to be kept fresh and available as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Becker
New
Arctic Ice Company
Clarksburg Brewing Company
Jury Verdicts Reported On Theft And Prohibition Violations
A criminal court jury found Charley White guilty of petty larceny for stealing wire from the Byron Coal Company. Another jury convicted John Trier of violating the prohibition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ednesday
Dorses
Charley White
Tor
Ebyron Coal Company
John ‘Trier
Eustry
Wedding Glows at Bridgeport as Jene Cropp Marries Ray Hustead
June 10 report from Bridgeport details the wedding of Miss Jene Cropp to Ray Hustead at 2 pm. The ceremony officiated by Rev W M Davis followed by a lavish reception for more than fifty guests. Bride Daisy Rutherford wore white. best man Herman Kester of Harmony Grove. The couple will reside in Hutchinson, with Hustead owning a barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Plazera
Jene— Cropp
Ray Hustead
Daisy Rutherford
Herman Kester
Harmony Grove
W. M. Davis
Hustead
Columbus Hustead
Tenmile
Hutchkinson
Tife
Rifle Range Sought for State Camp in Parkersburg
Adjutant General Bond arrives Friday to meet with guard officials on locating the annual state encampment. Col Morrison hopes Parkersburg will host if a rifle range can be secured with government funding. First camp date is July 9 followed by July 29 with weekly drill pay now in effect. Potential sites include South Side near Baldwin Tool Works and nearby farms and Stephenson's field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Bond
Col Morrison
Col. Morrison
Regidental
Baldwin Tool Works
Camden Farm
Murdock Avenue
Stephenson's Field
Teachers Tentatively Chosen for Next School Year
The board of education has tentatively selected teachers for city public schools for the next year. Official announcements will follow at the annual board meeting on July 1 as required by law. Few changes are expected, and the list is set to allow unsuccessful applicants a chance to find positions elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Hst
Sutsana
E. A. Wilson
Blanche
Byron King
School of Oratory and
Clay Spindle
Granville
Gertrude Pettit
Instendter
George Trainer
San Diego
Robison
Mason County
Wright
Carpenter
Morton Traugh
Wilcox
Bucyrus
Traugh
Flora Smith
Atkinson
Afaster
Herbert Snider
Air
Okey Snider
German reply to Frye sinking arrives at state department
The German government’s answer to the second American note on the sinking of the ship William P Frye by the Eitel Friedrich reached the state department in Washington. Acting secretary Lansing said the contents would remain private until studied. A state charter was granted to White Brothers Company of Clarksburg to run a wholesale and retail grocery and general merchandise business with authorized capital of 10000. Corporators include Burton De White John T White Thomas C White Otho L Douglass and Orie L Hol Singer all of Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Brothers Company of
Clarksburg
Burton de White
John T. White
Thomas C- White
Otho LE. Douglass
Orie L. Hol- Singer
Clarks F
Rural Carriers to Get New Pay Schedule in July
New pay scales set for rural carriers with routes of various lengths. Annual pay ranges from 1,030 to 1,200 dollars depending on distance, plus a 1,806 dollar option for vehicle provision in certain cases. Additional notes reference licenses, sentences, and county road issues amid scattered OCR garble.
Three Men Charged With Peddling And Gambling
Joseph Bomse A Silverton and H Sommers were arrested on peddling and gambling charges after a police raid on West Pike street. Bonds were posted for peddling and gambling counts, with trials set before Mayor G H Gordon on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bomse
A. Silverton
H Sommers
Bonse
Silverton
Tris
G. H. Gordon
West Pike Street
L_ 12 White
Willard Considers Another Baltimore and Ohio Staff Meeting
President Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad weighs a third staff gathering, likely this month at Deer Park, to bring 300 officials together for rapid idea exchange and service improvements. The meetings have been among the rail system’s most important conferences with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Deer Park
Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Vanderbilt body in Clare coast found named Alfred Vanderbilt
London Queens town dispatch says a body recovered on the coast of County Clare last night is identified as Alfred S Vanderbilt. The Vanderbilt representative in London confirms the discovery and attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen London
London
Vanderbilt
Queenstown
County Clare
Alfred S Vanderbilt
Cunard Company Clarifies Vanderbilt Connection
The Cunard Company denied any involvement with Mr. Vanderbilt's affairs and stated that no direct ties exist between Vanderbilt and its associates. The clarification aims to dispel rumors linking Vanderbilt to Cunard interests.
Body recovered on shore identified as Alfred Vanderbilt
A report from Ireland says the body of Alfred G Vanderbilt, missing since the Lusitania sinking on May 7, was found ashore on the Clare coast near Doolin Moher. An old woman found the body, clothing bears initials Vanderbilt, papers in pockets appear to identify him. Confirmation awaited from Vanderbilt’s secretary and Cunard Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frees Condon
Ireland
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Lusitania
Clare
Dooling
Moher
Vander— Pilt
Ody
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Mrr. Vander—vilt
Cunard
Tine
Secretary recounts Mor Vanderbilt carried a gold watch
New York June 10. Charles A Crocker, secretary to Alfred G Vanderbilt, testified that Mor Vanderbilt carried a gold watch when he sailed on the Lusitania. Crocker recalled the watch bore Vanderbilt’s monogram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A Crocker
Alfred. G. Vanderbilt
Mor. Vanderbilt
Lusitania
West Virginia Business Men's Association Elects Officers
The June session of the West Virginia Business Men's Association elected officers. President H J Ross of Fairmont. vice presidents J C Myers Moundsville J Orr Morgantown V Froth Charleston. secretary William Schertsfeger Wheeling. treasurer Henry Morton Parker. Executive committee I E Bowd Fairmont Ll BP Sanders Clark pure G A Northcott Huntington C C Bissett Mannington and C sE Wat-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Business Men's Association
H_ J. Ross
Fairmont
J- C. Myers
Moundsvilles
J. Orr
Morgantown
V_ Froth
Charleston
Yeager
Ersburs
T- J. Hays
Glarks
Orz
Wiliam Schertsfeger
Wheeling
Henry Morton
Parkers- Ote
I. E
Bowd
Fairmont, Ll
Sanders_Clark
G. A Northcott
Huntingtons
C.C
Bissett
Mannington
Captain Arrested While Disguised Aboard Italian Steamer
The captain of the German cruiser Prinz Eivel Friedrich has been arrested at Algeciras, Spain, while posing as a cook on an Italian steamer. The captured officer was identified in a dispatch from Algeziras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
FREER
Prinz Eivel Friedrich
Algeziras
Norfolk Navy Yard Shipboard Inquiry Over Missing Surgeon
Norfolk June 16 Captain Thherichens recently returned from leave is aboard the Pring Huels Friedrich at the Norfolk navy yard. Surgeon Nolte is reported away from the ship and an inquiry is being made. Nolte reportedly took leave about a month ago and did not return on time prompting Navy Department notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PaEam
Norfolk
Thherichens
Pring Huels Friedrich
Norfolk Navy Yard
Nolte
Navy Yard
Navy Department
Arraignments Set After Raid on First Street Whiskey House
David Morris and Alien Allen are docketed for arraignment at 7 30 p m on separate days before Magistrates Carter and Sweigher on bootlegging charges. The duo, arrested by Prohibition officers and city police during a First Street raid, allegedly bought whiskey and were freed on $500 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Morris
Jackson V. Carter
Pee Allen
William
Sweigher
Morris and
Alien
J.tenney
John Blair
Ruben Scartlett
James Simms
City Police’ Force
First Street
Allen
Morris
Birth of a ten and a half pound daughter at Wright Street
Mr and Mrs JH Hendrickson celebrate the birth of a daughter weighing ten and a half pounds at their home 1130 Wright Street this morning. The annual meeting of the West Virginia Osteopathic Society has been arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JH Hendrickson
Wright Street
The
West Virginia Osteopathic Society
Salem College alumni banquet celebrated memories and progress
Salem, June 10. The alumni banquet of Salem College drew alumnae, students, and friends to the Baptist church lecture room. Prof. Rosier of Fairmont recalled early teachers and school days, while others spoke of memories, present facts, and hopeful futures. A male quartet closed the program with song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Selem College
Th Baptist Church
Baptist Auxiliary
J Berry
Clarksburg
Fespett
A. C. Bond
Seventh Day Baptist Church
Joseph Rosier
Fairmont
Land
Cherry Camp
Bristol
Salem Public
J. N. David
William Blair
Salem College
Samuel B. Bond
w_ C. Hertzog
C. J. Keys
Alumni Association
Mt van Horn
Ernest Randolph
MENG
Pharmasian
American Vessel Contends Contraband and Damages Treaty Notes
In Washington a note discusses the sinking of the William P. Presbut Prinz Eitel Friedrich and Germany’s claim that contraband may not be stopped except by destruction. It cites the 1823 treaty and argues the United States rejects two points, maintains prize courts, and questions military necessity in destroying a vessel carrying contraband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameocared
Washington
Gerymany
United States
William P. Presbut Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Unite States
Dipsc
Prassiz
Germany
Iri
London
Camp of the Lewis Lamber Stuated About Three Miles
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a camp associated with Lewis Lamber located about three miles from an unspecified point. Details are unreadable and no clear event or outcome can be established from the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Lamber
Norwood Park to Host Cuban Giants Exhibition Game
Norwood Park schedules a 2 30 o clock game where the Cuban Giants, a top semi professional club, will face the Norwood Park team. Manager Denham from the Sorwond park team has not finalized the lineup but the star players will appear in action against the Cubans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday ‘Shen
America
Norwood Park
Ae Gianager Denham
Sorwond
Perk
James
Bryan Plans Public Statement At Tomorrow Meeting
Emma Haldeman and Bert Bayile are named leaders for a public meeting to be held at 216 Mechanic Street this evening at 1 to 300 percent reserve time. The event invites all interested residents to attend and hear the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Haldeman
Bert Tha Bayile
Mole Patton
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Morrison
Wiliam P. Frye
Charles- Annes
Hogue
Alice Matthews
Misses Farham
Anna Schrader
Margaret
Mary Farham
Anna Schasden
Meares Peee
Reese
Cunard Company
Mr. Vanderbilt
West Virginia Business Men’s Association
Bertes Jime
Bétzagoia- ZoginieIne
Convention OF Osteopaths
Ciasp
Norwood! Jam
Bryan
Morrow
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