Sharp Turn in Galician War Situation with Germans Check
British and Russian reports sketch three major Galician battles showing German gains halted near Lemberg and Dniester. Russians claim offensive on Dubysa and Baltic fronts while Austro German forces redeploy to Isonzo. Albania unrest and Scutari occupation noted as Serbia expands control.
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London
Galicia
von Linsingen
Dniester
Russia
Germany
Isonzo
Italy
Trist
Petrograd
Dubysa
Baltic
Pruth
Bukowina
Galjein
Lemberg
von Linsengen
Lem
Usarisbursk
Sydachow
Przemysi
von Mackensen
Additional Russian Military Successes Reported From Petrograd
An official war office statement reports further Russian gains including the capture of many prisoners and guns. The most important victory was near a nest near Strr, with several villages seized on the left bank of the Tmiester. Stanislau s evacuated voluntarily amid the fighting.
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Mace Petrograd
Lonion
War Office
Nester
Strr
Tmiester
Stanislaus
Austrian evacuation and fort blown up near Rovereto
Austrians evacuated and blew up Fort Porzachio on the Fu gam plateau near Rovereto. The fortress stood a mile from Vallarse, an Italian-occupied stronghold once among the strongest Austrian defenses in Tyrol, built four years ago at large expense.
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Amy
Ted Rm Mmiguwan
Iety
Paris
Fone
Porzachio
Fugam
Rovereto
Secolo
Vallarse
Tyrol
Germany Reports War Operations From Western Front
Berlin reports a war operations summary stating that attackers near Ypres and Manneskeps were repulsed in the west while fighting near Lorette British ridge and Souchez district saw French reinforcements. German forces claim an afternoon French withdrawal with heavy losses, and a separate advance near Cerne. Prisoners and machine guns captured, plus gains along the Rawka river. Continued fighting with Russians noted.
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Berlin
London
Ypres
Manneskeps
Lorette Beichts
Souchez
Fichtine
Ecusie
Emems
Cerne
Embezzler Snodgress Sentenced to Two Years at Moundsville
Leo L. Snodgress confessed in criminal court Saturday to embezzling company funds while employed by Wells Fargo Express at the local railroad office. He received a two year sentence at the state penitentiary in Moundsville.
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Leo L. Snodgress
Wells Fargo Express Company
Moundsville
Tony Smitt
Frank Smitt
Dorsey
Charley “White
Byron Coal Company
Petit Tarceny
Jonn
Eyler
William H. Madison
New Woolworth Ten Cent Store Opens in Imperial Hotel
Crowds packed the West Main street opening of the F. W. Woolworth Company ten cent store in the Imperial Hotel building. Shoppers streamed in through the front and out the rear as clerks offered a full stock of modern five and ten cent goods. The store opened amid enthusiasm and is noted as a substantial addition to Clarksburg's mercantile scene.
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F. W. Woolworth Company
Imperial
West Main Street
Clarksburg
Alleged Peace Disturber Arrested in Asion Heights
Frank Oliverio of Asion Heights was arrested Saturday and ordered to appear Monday in Magistrate R Edward Fied's court to answer a charge of threatening to kill his neighbor Tony Vilco.
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Frank Oliverio
Asion Heights No. H
Placni Enderbond
Stremoon
R. Edward Fied
Tony “Vilco
Bankers of Group Six to Meet at Clarksburg Club
Bankers from Group Six plan their annual meeting at the Clarksburg Country Club next Friday. A special car will depart the station at Clarksville at 320 oclock to transport them. Dinner will follow the business session and facilities include golf and tennis courts. Group Six includes Barbour, Braxton, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Taylor Upshur and Webster. M A Fletcher of Fairmont chairs the group. Lee N Satterfield of Monongah is secretary-treasurer.
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Caarksburg Country Club
Clarksburg
Group Six
Barbour
Braxton
Doddridge
Har Rion
Lewis
Marioz
Monongalia
Peston
Randolph
Taror Upshur
Webster
M. A. Fletcher
Fairmont
Lee
Martinsburg Chosen Diocese Meeting Held By Council
The council of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia has chosen Martinsburg for its annual meeting. The decision was announced as the body plans the city hosting duties for this year’s gathering in the region.
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Council of the
Diocese of the Episcopal Church of
Demand for Glass Remains Light Amid Turbulent Times
Glazier reports weak demand for window glass with two dozen plants idle or under reduced capacity. Foreseeable easing not expected until late fall as international tensions and summer shutdowns depress construction markets. Wire glass shows slight improvement, but polished mirror and plate glass makers hold cautious outlook.
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Pitisburg. Fa
Germany
German Empire
London Gazette outlines central liquor control board powers
The Gazette publishes the council order creating a central liquor control board with two chairmen and appointees by the minister of munition, to regulate sale and supply of intoxicating liquors in designated areas. It may restrict or prohibit sales to achieve its aims.
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A. Assocates Com
London
T Council
Fires of ship suspected arson aboard Penlee hold
Philadelphia June 12 two thieves aboard the British steamer Penlee laden with oats for France were suspected of arson. One tres appeared in the morning and another in the same hold late in the afternoon.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Penlee
France
West Virginia National Guard camp dates set for July encampment
An official communication from Adjutant General Peter Lopez and others indicates the First and Second regiments of the West Virginia National Guard will go into camp at Kelly Hill and Parkersburg in late July. Arrest warrants were issued for several youths over alleged break ins at a general store in Parkersburg, but charges were dismissed on promises of future conduct. The encampment period is aimed at providing drills away from Cheat River sites, with travel considerations and logistics noted for the participating companies.
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West Virginia National Guard
Peter
Tony Lopez
Joseph
John G. Bond
Frank Romano
Kelly Hill
Lace M. Wolfe
Ibis
J-Lee Horner
Comof
Parkersbug
Jackson V_ Carter
Ravyenswood
Pickek
Parkersburg
Peny
Parkersurg
Cheat River
Washington
von Bernstein
Dor
Smrs
Caddell
Miners on Trial for Prohibition Violation in Mount Clare
Alfonzo Brebick Odohowiski and Benjamin coal miners from Mount Clare were taken from the county jail to a magistrate court on Saturday for trial on a prohibition charge. They were arrested Friday evening as they arrived by railroad with seven gallons of whiskey in two suitcases. the whiskey was seized and they were held at the county jail.
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Alfonzo
Brebick
C Odohowiski
Benjamin Oal
Mount Clare
Tate
W Hisker
Denmark stirred by British coal export limits
Copenhagen dispatch reports Denmark greatly stirred by Britain's proposal to curb coal exports to foreign markets. Delegations head to London to discuss the matter. American coal firms agreed to ship Denmark about 200000 tons monthly, but at a higher price than the English coal.
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London
Copenhagen
Denmark
Great Britain
Mexican Rebel General Sendisi Notes to Wilson and Carranza
A dispatch from Mexico City reports General Villa sending notes to President Wilson and General Carranza urging a conference of leaders to unite and reorganize revolutionary forces. The letters reference agrarian reform and the triumph of revolutionary principles, with Garza named provisional president by the Mexican convention.
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Generit
Framenco Villa
Carranza
Thelaoter
Emiliano Zapate Roque Garza
Ital
Mexico City
Garza
Villa
Esuas
Flag Day Celebration by Local Elks Lodge
The fo cal lodge of Elks plans a patriotic Flag Day observance in the lodge room on Monday at o'clock. The event is by Grand Lodge directive and will be attended by members, with future public access anticipated. The program features introductory exercises, invocation by W. I. Byrd, history, a quartet performance, altar service, and closing by the Exalted Ruler.
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Focal Lodge of Elks
Grand Lodge of the Order
Jodie
Elks
W. I. Byrd
Dr Dernberg Departs New York for Bergen Norway
Dr Bernhard Dernburg former German colonial secretary bids farewell to friends in New York before sailing on the steamship Bergensfjord to Bergen Norway. He will travel under safe conduct from Washington and awaits official word on his future in Scandinavia or return to Berlin.
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Bergen
Norway
York
Bernyard Dernbers
Geman
Bergensfjord
Deimbert
Cean
State Department
Washington
Berlin
Tufts College Inaugurates President Bumpus in Mass
Petermen C. Bumpus was formally inaugurated as Tufts College president after election last September. The theme of the day was The Obligation of College to State. Dr Louis E. Reber urged defining this obligation to shape public opinion and leadership.
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Tufts College
Mass
Petermon C. Bumpus
Bunmmpus
United
Louis E. Reber
University of Wisconsisi
Dean Reber
Wwe
Frank's Attorneys Seek Commutation for Leo Frank
Atlanta January hearing before Governor Slaton on Leo Frank death sentence. Attorneys led by Frank's lawyers, with former Congressman W. A. Howard, say no new evidence will be offered, relying on existing record. Governor to consider night session if needed as Solicitor Dorsey, ex-Gov Brown, and A. L. Stephens oppose clemency.
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Jane
Leo AL Frank
Slaton
O Ther
W. al Howard
Georgia Prison Commission
Staton
Metesary
Dorsey
Joseph Brown
al Stephens
Frenk
Clements
Balanta Locomotive Works Wins 250 Motive Contract
Ali B Johnson, president of Balanta Locomotive Works, announced receipt of a 250 unit contract from the Russian government for locomotives to be completed by year end. The report notes a torpedo attack on the steamer Lactra.
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Asboos
Philadelphia
Ali
B. Johnson
Balanta Locomotive Works
Sald
Sicuntiilion
German spy suspect Louisa Markstelt remanded in Toronto
Associated Press reports Louisa Markstelt, 21, held since May 26 in Toronto, admitted to police she is German but refused to name confederates. She awaits internment hearing after two weeks, with reports of visits to quarantine stations and trips along the Cana an west.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ont
Louisa Markstelt
Sps
Raricua
Cana
West
Student killed in auto crash near Princeton
Robert Spier a South Onneess sophomore at Princeton University died in an automobile accident here today. The car was found overturned in the Rairten canal with Spier pinned inside. Spier's brother brought the automobile to Princeton yesterday. Spier was last seen in the machine with two males whose identities are not known and who cannot be found.
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Aneoclavar
Dedication of Mt Zion Baptist Church on Water Street
The Mt Zion Baptist Church on Water Street will hold a dedication service Monday night at 7:30 pm with Rev W Taylor of a neighboring church invited to preach. Trustees and friends hope to raise funds to clear an $800 debt and invite the congregation to attend the ceremony and witness the opening of the new edifice.
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Mt. Zion ‘Baptist Church
W. ©. Taylor
Fiseeantist Church
White
Basil
Friends of the Church
Malady Outbreak Strikes Families Across Taylor Area
A disease outbreak spreads through Taylor affecting numerous families and households. Officials report multiple cases among residents and urge caution as health teams investigate potential contacts and transmission paths. Local clinics increase screenings and advise families to monitor symptoms and seek care if fever or blisters appear.
Garres Milnite Sight Report By Vera Crandit Field
A fragment notes a voyage to Garres for a milnite sighting from Vera Crandit Field near an eye of the coast. Details are sparse, but the report records navigation actions and aim for distant reconnaissance in the region.
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Ford
Garres
Vera Crandit
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