Russian Retreat Seen on Central Front as German Schedule Looms
Dispatches say the Russian army may withdraw from the Dniester if General Mackensen keeps to his July timetable for reaching Lemberg. West of Aras the Allies push again while France reports gains near Lorette and the labyrinth. Britain readies a bill in the Commons to curb compulsory munition production while preserving voluntary enlistment and wage controls.
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An’ Mackensen
Dniester
Poland
Aras
Lorette
England
House of Commons
Bankers Group Six Meeting Promptly Seeks Early Deposits
The West Virginia Bankers Association Group Six plans a meeting at Clarksburg Country Club Friday evening. Banks are urged to collect 25 early deposits to assist clerks in attending the gathering.
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Bankers 2Nd Bank
West Virginia Bankers (Association
Clarksburs Country Club
Turkish report says allies suffer heavy losses at Ari Burnu
Official statement from Constantinople reports Turkish artillery inflicting heavy losses on the Allies at Ari Burnu and coastal batteries bombarding the enemy transport camp and airship sheds at Seddul Bahri.
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Constantinople
Tomight
Ari Burnu
Seddul Bahri
Turks Repulsed on Dardanelles Straits by Allies
Turkish troops failed to recapture trenches lost on June 12 as an official statement dated June 17 describes. The attack led by a German officer resulted in heavy enemy losses with about 50 dead reported, including the German leader and Turkish subordinates, while Allied machine guns and assault troops inflicted casualties on Ottoman defenses.
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Piranes Ezondon
Dardanelles
Bruttis
Gur
Dublin
French Masters of Valleys Heights
Paris reports the French war office states progress on the Vosges front. France claims mastery of the heights above the Fecht valley and gains ground at Steinbruck and between the upper Fecht branches.
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Pwerse
Paris
French War Office
Vosges
Fecht
Steinbruck
Penth
Admiralty Reports Submarine U-14 Sinking and Capture
The British admiralty announced in Parliament that a German submarine was sunk and that six officers and twenty one crew members were captured. Details note U-14 and its wartime features, while a separate city council meeting is set for Friday at 3 pm with routine business on the agenda.
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Pee Berlen
Wireless
Tune
Overseas Agency Today
Admiralty
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Springs Chosen for State Pharmacists Convention in Webster Springs
The State Pharmaceutical Association selected Webster Springs as the site for its ninth annual convention. Officers elected: President E Downs of Welch. First VP Stemple Stelnaker of Wheeling. Second VP Frank G Bland of Clarksboro. Third VP Grant Graham of Belington. Secretary Charles H Rosers of West Virginia University. Treasurer Sinclair of Wheeling. Executive member dates of Wheelns.
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State Pharmaceutical Association
Welco
Felows
Sert E. Downs
Welch
Stemple Stelnaker
Wheeling
Frank G Bland
Clarkshoro
Grant Graham
Belington
Charles H
Denial From German Embassy on Meyer Allegations
The State Department received a telegram from the German embassy in Cedarhurst New York denying charges that Dr Anton Meyer was actually Dr Alfred Meyer a senior German official secretly in the United States buying supplies. Officials will decide later whether to publish the telegram while no word has arrived from Count Bernstorff.
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Ar Amson Arestreem
Washington
State Department
Em—Bassy
Cedarhurst
Anton Meyer
Germany
Alfred Meyer
Secreta ‘Ly
United States
Count Bernstorff
Argh Collapse Kills Foreman in Cleveland Bridge Work
A steel arch collapse at the east end of a high level bridge over the Carahogs river in Cleveland killed foreman Vance Peel and fatally injured three others, with twenty men thrown to the ground and seven more hurt. The Eagle hotel porter Elmer Minor is jailed on weapons and whiskey charges. a detective testified about illicit liquor purchases.
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Cleveland
Fane
Carahogs River
Vance Peel
Frank Jones
John Mooner
Elmer Minor
Eagle
Glen Elix
Minor
City park near completion with fountains and band pavilion
The city moves toward finishing a new park featuring cement paths water fountains and lavatories along with a band pavilion. Flowers have been planted citywide as efforts continue to make this the city beautiful.
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Eleiis
Joi U
Mrs Floyd Dead In Fairmont At 26
Mrs Belle Floyd wife of Ross Floyd died at home after a short illness aged 26. She is survived by her husband two daughters and two brothers. Her parents are deceased.
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Fairmont
Jane
Belle Floyd
Ross Floyd
Corner Stone Laying at First Baptist Church
The cornerstone laying for the First Baptist Church will occur at 2:30 PM Sunday afternoon. Rev. EL White will be assisted by Mr. Ea Wootter of Salon and Miss Taydor of Clarksburg.
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First Baptist Church
Western
EL White
Ea Wootter
Salon and
Wibes Taydor
Clarksburs
Mrs Fletcher Dies After Long Illness at 481 Horner Ave
Mrs Mary Jane Fletcher aged 82 died at 1 o clock Thursday morning at the home of her grandson Walter Watkins 481 Horner avenue after a lingering illness. She leaves two brothers two sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 Saturday afternoon at the Watkins home with Rev W Taylor pastor of the First Baptist church in charge. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Mary Jane Fletcher
Howins
Walter Watkins
Horner Avenue
Thomas l
Lloyd Garrett
Ee ‘Brook
s—J_Fletche eR
Califormia
Wae
Fletcher
Tensie Watkins
Jacob Mo Swartz
Anthony J. Gerrett
Jew Terson J. Fletcher
Watkins
W. Taylor
First Baptist Church
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Miles sets American air record at Hempstead
At Hempstead aeroplane hangers on June 17 Charles F. Miles of Rochester New York flew a monoplane upside down and looped the loop with a 180 pound passenger Stephen Magordon of New York and Chicago aboard. The aircraft carried 585 pounds including aviator oil and gasoline. Miles and passenger completed four inverted passes and two loops.
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New York
Hempstead
I. I
Charles F. Miles
Rochester
N.Y
Stephen Magordon
Chicago
Miles
Against Preparation in StopTED Trees Washington DC
June 17 dispatch reports former secretary Bro questions military prep and supports Wilson’s international stance. Also notes an allied Britain France U.S. policy debate amid European upheaval and wartime anxieties. A Constantinople despatch claims an Irish warship ran aground near Kefala Bay with most of its deck submerged.
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Washington
Europe
Tisbi
United States
Wilson
Reeset
Amsterdam
London
Constantinople
Kefala ‘Bay
Tmbros
Man Fined After First Wheeling Creek Swim in Fifteen Years
Samuel Petweller aged 60 of Em Grove was swimming in Wheeling creek near his home in the suburb of Wheeling. It was the first fine in fifteen years for anyone seen swimming there. He was arrested and fined 329.
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Wheeling
Samuel Petweller
Em .Grove
Wheeling Creek
Commandery Session Opens in Reed Hall West Pike Street
The twenty eighth annusly session of the supreme commandry Uniform Rank United American Mechanics opened in Reed hall on West Pike Street. Supreme Commander Asbury B Webb of Washa wedneday comsns on June 16 Sheridan Commander No 5 was mustered in by supreme recorder Blason Jones. Officers of Phil Sheridan Commandery No 5 were installed by Supreme Vice Commander Richard F Chaney Frostburg. Installed: Commander Jasper Sayre Vice Commander S Harris Prelate William Sayre Treasurer Carl Wilson Captain J Lynn First Lieutenant Walter Burton Second Lieutenant E Bucka. The year was prosperous with several new commanderies and many charter applications. A reception honoring Rev and Mrs Turner and new members will be held at First Presbyterian church Friday at 8 00 o clock. all congregation members invited.
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Annusly Sesson
Supreme Commandry
United ‘American —Mechanics
Reed
West Pike Street
Supreme
Supreme Commanders
Phil Sheridan
Richard F Chaney
Frostburg
Jasper Sayre
S. Harris
William Sayre
Carl Wilson
J Lynn
Walter Burton
A- E. Bucka- Toe
Woman killed in New York burglary case
In New York a woman, 25, was killed during a burglary in her home. Police could not identify two suspects who allegedly entered the bedrooms and fired at her husband who sought help. The husband believed the burglar died by his own action. the victim was young and recently married.
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Temple
Rene
New, York
Israel
Cornelius
Carnel
Swiger on Trial in Prohibition Case
Basil Siiger faced a criminal court trial Thursday on a prohibition law violation charge. Melvin Radabaugh received six months in jail and a $50 fine plus costs for carrying a revolver. Oran Griffin was acquitted of assault and battery.
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Basil Siiger
Gmelvin Radabaugh
Stor
Oran Griffin
Murder of 11 year old Elizabeth shocks Cincinnati
Police report Elizabeth, an 11 year old girl, was assaulted and murdered at her home on Central Avenue. The body was found in the rear yard, wrapped in a sheet and brought back to her mother's house. The mother fears a kidnapper after candy was given earlier. Details include multiple names and a mention of local fraternal rituals unrelated to the crime.
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Cincennatt
Elizabeth
Beer
Mars Noltestoder
Schild
Central-avenue
Volce
Anezro
Nesro
Northview Baptist Church convention delegates hear sermons
At the Jidson Sunday school base the Northview Baptist church hosts a Wednesday evening convention where about 100 delegates attended. The program included songs "Honey in the Rock" and "Title Hallway to Heaven" followed by a tour of the parsonage. The Rev. Newton spoke, praising his truth presentation. Services run every evening at 7.45.
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Northview Baptist Church
Hirch
Interex
Mrr
Newton
Gil
Resignations Shake Richwood City Government
June 7 report states Mayor Willams and police chief Hara resign, with Ward DedriiL and other officers tendering notices. J. A. Conky named temporary mayor as council prepares to meet, amid breach between mayor and police over enforcement of automobile ordinances and city authority.
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Richwood
Hara
J. A. Conky
Tme
Wenens
Palics Forscome
Willams
Mazello
Owith
Varsity Beats Alumni 6 to 1 in Morgantown Rivalry Game
The Varsity defeated the Alumni in Morgantown on Wednesday afternoon with a 6 to 1 score. Barron pitched for the Varsity while McKenna started for the Alumni. the game was the fastest this season and kept the lead for the Varsity from the start. Barron logged a double among six hits, with two clean innings saved by the defense.
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Morgantown
Fternoon
Barron
McKenna
Orders on by the Count of Yume eras
A compact note describes decrees or directives issued under the Count of Yume era naming successive orders. The item outlines governance actions and dates reflecting the era's administrative sequence.
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Yume
Mudlidge Miner Clocked Over Theft Charge
A report from West Marland states a miner was charged Friday evening with stealing two labor items valued at $26.20. The case involves a coworker and the West Marland Some Company.
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West Marland
Jluatbbessenger
Liner Attacked by Submarine Near Montfort
A Pan Pacific liner Montfort was attacked about a day out from Southampton by a submarine. The crew fought back, the steamer escaped, and the ship continued its voyage despite the peril. The incident followed reports of a long voyage yielding seventy days at sea upon return.
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Presmontreal
Pacific Hoer
Sdontfort
Sibmarine
Syonmouth
Eng
Montfort
Dentar
Timeliami
de Montfort
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