Fifteen Die as Zeppelins Bomb British Coast
London reports the most fatal air raid yet on the northeast coast as fifteen killed and many wounded. The June attacks mark the third raid in two weeks with earlier fatalities on May 24 and June 6. Russian forces retreat on the Galician frontier while Austrians gain prisoners on the Dniester’s left bank. Turkish forces show slight progress at the Dardanelles. Dr. Frederick A Cook heads to India aiming to ascend Mount Everest, a seven month expedition.
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London
Furland
England
Petrograd
Cernowitz
Dniester
Pruth
Jarosina
San
Steyr
le Littleness
Dardanelles
Purisig
British Troops Take More German Trenches Near La Bassée
Paris June 16 The French war office states British troops yesterday occupied a strip of German trenches to the west of La Bassee. There is no other notable report from the front. A German airship was forced to land within our lines near Noroy sur Oger.
Furious fighting in Austria near Gorizia and Poddora
Italian officers report heavy clashes as Austrian defenses hold the lines from Poddora and Mount Fortune. Trenches are reinforced with steel armor and subterranean passages while Austrian aims appear defensive except in the Camis Zone. Reports say Austrian attacks have thus far failed in the Inferno valley to Malbor area.
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Poddora
Mount Fortune
Test
Camis
Inferno Valley
Malbor
Gisman
West Virginia electric firms protest proposed utility rules
Representatives of electrical companies across West Virginia testified before the public service commission in Charleston on June 16 about the commission proposed rules for utility reform. Water companies protested compulsory metering, claiming costs could exceed 1.5 million dollars and that the policy is impractical. Clay DeForest, home from Patetown, WV, is a Chinquaburg High School graduate now at West Virginia University, selected for track this season and collecting medals and cups at various meets.
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Clay DeForest
Farpantown
Wes Virginia University
DeForest
Chksburs Bigh
Ate
Tug of War Prize at Fourth of July Celebration
George M West offers a cash purse of 13.06 to the winning team in the tug of war at the big Fourth of July celebration on the grounds Monday July 5. Entries and details for ski and strength contests may be made to W M Minhberian at Lowndes department store.
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George Mwest
Minhberan
Lowndes Department Store
Pittsburgh June 16 Manufacturers Light and Heat Co Property Values
Testimony before Federal Master Vander tort reveals Chicago experts valued the company's Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio property at 22 486 117. Evidence tied to a Virginia Public Service Commission rate decision. General counsel Finear DSBS presented figures. Sul Siren as general manager noted as principal witness.
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Son Nesomsaresom
Pittsburg
Manufacturers Light and Heat Company
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Chicago
J. W. Vander
Finear
Virginia Public Service
Fineil
DSBS
Sul’ Siren
County Court Views Route Through Elk and Sardis Districts
The county court approved two takings through Porter Maxwell lands in Elk district with damages set at fifty dollars. Bond surety Carl L. Hormer is relieved for Mary Hansford who must provide a new bond before July. Court and road engineer will view a route through Charles Lambert lands in Sardis district and a site for a bridge between Lambertport and Sar. S. James T. Keenan qualified as notary public. Thomas W. Ward also certified as notary public.
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Porter Maxwell
Elk District
Carl L. Hormer
Mary Hansford
Charles Lambert
Sardis
Lamberport
Sar. S
Feil fight over rent leaves man injured in West Pike Street building
A dispute over rent at a West Pike Street building endangers J. Simmons owner and tenant Fred Sheets. Sheets, ordered to vacate, allegedly assaulted Simmons during a barbershop and residence premises argument. Officers found neither man. Sheets later arrested on a warrant, tried before Magistrate Nicewarmer, and fined five dollars plus costs.
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West Pike Street
J. Simmons
Fred Sheets
Sheets
Simmons
Adam Copenhaver
T. Gnicewarmer
Plea of Guilty At Carlisle Indian School Embezzlement Case
Williamstown Pa June 16 former chief clerk at the Carlisle Indian School pleaded guilty to embezzlement and destruction of government records in federal court. He testified against Moses Friendman the former superintendent who faces the same charges. The destroyed records include receipts for payments made by Indian students.
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Carsenacanedtress
Williamsport
Jg, Nori
Carlisle Indian School
Moses, Friendman
West Virginia educators gather for annual Charleston meeting
Charleston hosts the annual meeting of the West Virginia Educational Association with public school teachers in attendance. Governor Hatfield is slated to address the gathering tonight in a key speech shaping state education policy.
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Charleston, Fionsand
The
West Virginia Educational Fa
Hatfield
State Pharmaceutical Association
Zeppelin drops bombs over northeast coast of England
A Zeppelin airship Visited the area last evening and dropped bombs. Fifteen deaths are reported from the district and fourteen were wounded. Several fires were started by the projectiles.
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London
England
Afteen
Chicago Streetcar Strike Ends After Arbitration Move
The 14,000 street car men strikers ended the walkout shortly after 5 pm. Arbitration will settle all issues, with Mayor William Thompson added as a third board member. Cars and lines will resume as soon as workers are notified. Mahon, head of the union, likely to represent the men. The 15 hour talks concluded yesterday evening.
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William Thompson
Ans
Wd, Mahon
Street Car Men's Union
Major Thompson Tame
Moor
Respite for Editor Parkerburg Federal Court Case Update
A continuation has been granted in federal court regarding the rule of conteperty against HC Ogden of Wheeling. The Manufacturers Light and Heat Company of Pittsburgh received a ruling with the public service commission. Details remain unclear as the article notes particle issues in Wheeling.
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Parkersburg
HC. Ogden
Wheeling
Iren Cal
Elkins
Mle
Licht and Heat Company
Pittsburg
Prublic Service Commission
Rej Beultime
Luftangriffe über Karlsruhe und London melden Verluste
Aus Karlsruhe wird gemeldet dass am frühen Morgen zwei Flugzeugebenen die Stadt angriffen. Neunzehn Tote und vierzehn Schwerverletzte, viele weitere leicht verletzt. London meldet ähnliche Luftangriffe beider Seiten seit dem Erstangriff auf das städtische Gebiet im Mai. Zusätzlich berichten Zeitungen von weiteren Angriffen und Gegenschlägen, die Entschlossenheit belegen.
German Purchaser of Munitions of War Sent Home Safe
Reports claim Dr Alfred Meyer, head of the German Army supply unit, and a person identified as Anton Meyer Gerhard were aided by a safe conduct to return to Germany with a personal message. Investigations will probe whether the same man traveled incognito to Christiana. State department officials recall Count von Bernstorff’s request and Bryan’s use of British and French envoys for safe passage during negotiations.
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Anton Meyer Gerhard
United
Stas
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Alfred Meyer
4 Army
State Department
Meyer Gerhard
Christiana
Count Bermstorf
Bryan
German Red Cross
Berlin
Wilson
German ambassador away from post in New York
Count Bernstorff, German ambassador to the United States, left the German embassy summer quarters at Cedarhurst and is reportedly in an automobile trip through the Catskills. Officials refused to discuss Mrs Thee assistance in a proposed purchase of 250,000 old style Krag Jorgensen rifles. Four men were arrested and ordered to leave the city by Mayor Gordon.
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Reson
New York
Count Bernstort
United States
Cedarhurst
L_I
Catskills
Drateven Ners
Bard
Herman A. Metz
Thee
Bryan
Pittsburg Collegians Game at Norwood Park Cancelled
The baseball game scheduled for 2 30 this afternoon at Norwood Park between the Pittsburg Collegians and Norwood Park team has been cancelled due to rain. The Pittsboro team arrived Tuesday evening from Buckhannon and left for Pittsboro instead of waiting for the match. Wheeling note reports the West Virginia Mining Institute began its annual session today.
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Norwood Park
Pittsburg
Wheeling
West Virginia Mining Insitute
Barbour County MLD disease claims long-time cattleman
Stuart, 57, a noted Barbour County cattleman and co founder of Stuart Brothers livery, died at home on West Main Street after four months illness following appendicitis surgery. He leaves a widow Magzie, two sons, and siblings in Coburn's Creek and surrounding towns. Funeral at Susar home with Rev. W C Taylor officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Stuart
West Maiinstreet
Franklin C. Stuart
Coburn’s Creek
Miss County
John W— “Stuart
Stuart Brothers Livery Company
Magzie P- Stuart
Werel Stuart Thee
John W. Stuart
Clay Street
C.stuart
Point Comfort
Hunter Stuart
West Pike Street
Sidmey, Horner
A. Ro Carter
Odd Bellows Cemetery
Livestock Officers Report Rapidly Spreading Disease In Cattle
Reports indicate a fast spreading cattle disease affecting horses and livestock. Officials warn of rapid onset symptoms and potential widespread impact on herds, urging owners to isolate infected animals and monitor for sudden illness signs.
Demarest attack and self harm ends in hospital
Alvin Demarest former national amateur billiard champion attacked his wife with a knife then slashed his own throat. His mother was cut while trying to intervene. Both victims were rushed to a hospital and were said to be in serious condition. Demarest later moved to the infirmary or house of correction. In Missouri, three men died and two were injured when a large rock slab collapsed from a mine roof at Little Martha, Chitwood.
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Chicago
Alvin Degarest
Demarest
House of Correction
Little Martha
Chitwood
Japan lodges protest over anti Japanese movement in China
June 16 announcement by two Japanese news agencies states that Japan has sent a formal protest to China regarding an anti Japanese movement in the Republic. The notice cites official channels and expresses concern over hostile actions impacting Japanese interests and nationals.
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TOHSO
Japan
China
The
Republic
Officers Elected by Druggists Auxiliary Segregate from Federation
The Butter-mers Union withdraws from the Western Federation of Miners after two decades of support totaling about 2,000,000 with no benefit. The move cites irregularities in strike funds and signals a major split. A special Hermon Lodge meeting and a travelers’ auxiliary session follow with new officers announced for the year.
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Rocenren Yacmes
Seibel
Veteratios
Congress
Travelers’ Auxiliary
West States
Theysave Place
Travelers
J. R Mallory
V- Terrell
Wheeling
Mires S.H Schriver
Philadel
Cost of living up modestly in 1930s United States
Federal strain labor stats show that the cost of living rose in 1936 with prices for fifteen staple food items up about two-thirds higher than in 1907. The bureau notes food expenditures and overall costs varied across forty four cities, highlighting the impact on family budgets.
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United States
Federal
Lshor
Orlineman
Bureau
Jmdas
Paving Project Set to Use Modern Graton Block Pavers
Besun Grafion W P Withers to complete paving work in early summer under specifications for the most modern and highest grade paving. Concrete bases will utilize Gratton Block pavers from Thornton Brick Company of Clarkburg with a plant nearby for production.
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