Eastern Front Quiet Yet Steady War News Report
In Galicia Austro German forces push forward with solid gains as Russian defenses strain. Paris reports French offensives with limited gains while German counterattacks are repulsed in parts of the Arras area. A drop in Russian exchanges raises banker optimism about straits strategy. Bulgaria maintains uneasy neutrality amid negotiations.
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London
Galicia
Mackensen
Grodel
Petro
Grad
Russian War Office
Nicholas
Freuchith
Paris
Arras
Dardamélles Trant
Bss
Bulgaris
Federal council freezes long term grain and sugar contracts
Berlin date June 13 The federal council has declared orders contracts of sale for 1915 harvest rye wheat spelt barley oats and crude sugar signed to fulfill after August 21 will remain under empire control through the end of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Federal Council
Bulgaria Not Ready to Enter the War Yet
Berlin reports Sofia has told the powers it expects territorial rewards before joining the war. Bulgaria seeks specifics on gains from Romania and parts of Greece and Serbian Macedonia and aims to avoid a definite commitment, keeping room for further negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
Ase
Berlin
Sofa
Bulgeria
Romania
Greece
Serbian Macedonia
Steubenville Civic Groups Oppose Coal Strip Mining
The Steubenville chamber of commerce and Jefferson county groups unite to block 7000 acres of coal development in Wayne and Smithfield counties by stripping rather than traditional mining. They warn surface tearing would ruin productive lands in the upper Ohio valley. Counsel studies options to take the matter to court. Steam shovels could enable twenty-five laborers to handle coal instead of many skilled miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dey Democraten Frese
Steubenville
Chamber of Commerce of
Jefferson County
Wayne
Smithfield
Upper
Ohio Valley
The Theft of Mare Near Gien's Pass Case
Accused of stealing a mare and losing track of the animal after a trip from Jesse F Suzum ory Shinn’s run. Trial notes name Paul McCracken and others. mare recovered after alleged sale for 56 dollars. Magistrate to hear the case.
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Jesse F Suzum Ory Shinn
Paul McCracken
Shewerner
Jie Reuben
J. Bartlett
Gien's
Nuzum
McCracken
Hat McCracken
Fairmont
Blood Poison Fatality Supposed From Foot Injury
Bruce Goodwin a waiter at the American restaurant on West Pike Street died in a local hospital after a three week illness misattributed to foot poison from a cut on the foot. He is survived by his widow Hattie, siblings John Harper Tyem Goodwin and sisters Mrs William Clatt and Mrs Frank Jones. The body will be taken to Rosemont for funeral services and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Goodwin
West Pike Street
Goodwin
Hattie Goodwin
John, Harper
Tyem Goodwin
Rose Mont
Willam Clatt
Grafton
Atrs
Frank * Jones
Rosemont
Miornine
Mediation urged by Bryan as path to avert war
Washington reports Bryan in the third section of his The Causeless War statement advocates universal extension of his investigation commission and treaty plans. Mediation is described as the international mechanism to bring belligerents to conferences and to root out the desire for war. In Parisburg the State Board of Health meets July 7 to hear physician license applicants. Mary Morrison of Point Comfort is noted in police court.
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Bryan
Wey
Paese
Washington
Pareeersburg
State Board of Health
Chancellor Hotel
Mary Morrison
Point Comfort
Oregon spruce sent to warring nations for aeroplanes
More than 5,000,000 feet of Oregon spruce has been shipped to European belligerents in the last three months for military aircraft. Lumbermen report orders unfilled due to shipping space shortages.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Europe
Adelphi Lodge Observes Memorial Day Services
Independent order of Odd Fellows Adelphi Lodge No. S observes Memorial Day Sunday with services at the First Methodist Episcopal Church at 10:45. Rev. Dr. G. D. Smith delivers the address, inviting transient and nearby members to attend and march to the church from the George room on West Martin Street at 1:15.
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Adelphi Lodge
No. S
Order of
Oda
First Methodist Episcopal Church
GD. Smith
Order
Odd Fellows Lodges
Joege
West Matin Street
Federal mine rescue sub-station opened in Huntington
The federal mine rescue department opened a sub-station on the third floor of the federal building in Huntington. A meeting with H D Jones led to arrangements to deploy mine rescue cars from this location to assist in future emergencies.
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Huntington
Federal Mine Rescue Department
Federal
H_D_ Jones
Tenmile District Convention Soon at Enow manee church
Advance programs for the thirty second annual Tenmile District Sunday School Association meet outline a praise service led by Rev J W Kirks opening. Welcoming address by intendent W Shahan and a review of the year’s work by President W Hartley follow lectures on rural Sunday School role in social life with Miss M L West directing music. Reports of committees and district officers including secretary and treasurer are listed with discussions on Bible study and prohibition law enforcement.
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Tenmile District Sunday School Association
Enow Manee
Bristol Wedne
J. W_ Kirks
Addiesy
Shahan
Hartley
Socia
A-J. Cl Don
M. DL. West
Milorec
Wakdinsony
Davis
Fleming enters race for Congress in West Virginia district
Washington June 1 Thomas W Fleming of Fairmont announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in the First District. Known as Tom Parks, Fleming is praised for a democratic outlook and strong local service, with supporters hopeful for a competitive primary season in the district.
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Washington, D.C
Thomas W_ Fleming
Fairmont
Uinsecn
Fleming
Thomas W. Fleming
Pan Mandle
West Virginia
Tom Parks
Tery
Dany
Fleming Dowbikess
Smbonit
Congress
Alhpoor Boy
Ion
Tim Ker
Messure
Eiest
No Extra Session Planned by Governor Hapfel at Charleston
Governor Hapfel declares no reason for a special session this year despite U S financial strains and a possible West Virginia Virginia conflict. He says lawmakers will be called only if developments necessitate a third session, with more action likely if debt concerns deepen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Kuoen Tedey
Hapfela
Supreme Seourtt
Virginia
Mexican forces capture Coco and advance on Aguas Calientes
Reports from Douglas Arizona recount General Obregon's troops advancing from La Guas to Coco and then toward Aguas Calientes after capturing Coco. Villistas allegedly occupied Texos and pushed toward the capital region, while food shortages and desertions rise in Sosota and Campus districts amid crop wheat conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
Sosota
Zooun
Hundris
Ctri- Hans
Officers Elected in Supreme Commandery Session
The morning session of the Supreme Commandery Priform Rank of the American Mechanics elected officers. Richard E. Frostburg Med was named Supreme commander with John W. Poult Wheeling as supreme vice commander. Asbury B. Webb Washington Pa became supreme past commander. Jane J. Kur ner Wheeling WV was chosen supreme captain. V. W Brown Clarksburg WV the supreme protector. Claine E. Haray Cumberland Md supreme prelate. A Thomas Wheeling named supreme junior councilor. A W Exterior Washington Pa supreme guard. Simon Jones Wheeling Pa supreme recorder. FL M Isiminger Washington Pa as supreme treasurer. Afternoon session installed officers by Supreme Organizer Macon Tones.
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Supreme Commandery
The
United
American Mechanics
Richard E
Frostburg
Med
Jonhn W. Poult
Wheeling
Asbury B_ Webb
Washington
Jane J. Kurner
W- Brown
Clarksburg
Clanie E. Haray
Cumberland
Thomas
Werden
Washington, Pa
Supreme Recorder
Siacom Jones
Wheling
Four Year Old Dorothy Missing From Cincinnati Bound For New York
A four year old girl named Dorothy reportedly left Cincinnati with plans to reach New York City. Police traced her to a train yard and brought her to headquarters while authorities awaited telegram confirmation from Cincinnati. She claimed money was earned by riding a wheel ride and could not clearly identify relatives. A city officer expected to escort her back home tonight.
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Dorothy
Cincinnati
New York City
Cincinmati
New York
Gordom
Dorothy Seid
Cocina
Gkke
Bankers Meet At Clarksbars Country On Weston Street
Bankers gather this evening at Clarksbars Country along Weston Street car line for a local meeting. The event focuses on community issues and potential outreach efforts in the district.
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Clarksbars Country
Weston Streep
Locomotive Order Reported for Belgian Railroads
A noisy note from New York in June claims the American locomotive company planned orders for Belgian railroads. It details Belgian orders largely troubled by German influence and questions delivery timelines to purchasers in New York.
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New York
American! Motive Company
England
France
Begian Railroads
Ter
Aimericenyative Company
Purchs
New-York
German note signals path to talks on American situation
Berlin June 18 Dr Anton Meyer arrives from Washington to confer with German officials on the American situation. Officials say the note from Berlin to Washington intends to pursue a friendly settlement and broaden discussions as talks continue.
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Berlin
Anton
Meyerhard
Washington
Germany
Wittens
Natal
von Jazow Sndene
Zimmerman Ste
Contis
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Chamber of Commerce
Bruce Godwin
Russia
Siberia
Archangel
Tenmile
Bristol
MR. Fleming
Will Bel
Tes
Candmeota Es Coco
Tome
Obregon
LaGos
Aguas Calientes
Eral
Gonzales Pesterday
Coco
Steck Amniles
Vera Graz
Ceregon
Aruas Calientes
Lexcoct
Issault
Clarksburg Countryy
Gerrard
Foreign’ Office
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