Russian Front Shifts in World War News
London reports the Grodek region fallen to Teutonic forces and asserts Russian defenses. Russian war office notes frequent retirements but says attacks exhausted Austrians and Germans. Grand Duke Nicholas altered his center thrice in strategy as French gains in Vosges grow. Reports mention large prisoner numbers and a cautious outlook on straits reopening amid Bulgarian neutrality shuffles.
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le Ees
London
Grodek
Petrograd
Lenner
Nicholas
Vosges
Ial
Thas
Bulgaria
Federal Council voids 1915 harvest sale contracts
The Associated Press reports from Berlin that the federal council voided contracts of sale affecting the 1915 rye, wheat, spelt, barley, oats and crude sugar. These contracts are halted through August 21 and the commodities will stay under empire control until the war ends.
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Associated Press Berlin
Federal Council
Vold
Bulgaria Hesitates to Enter War as Negotiations Continue
Berlin reports Sofia signaling expectations of territorial restitution before joining the conflict. Bulgaria seeks precise terms for gains from Romania Greece and Serbian Macedonia and aims to avoid a firm reply to the allies, prolonging the war negotiations.
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Berlix
Berlin
Sofia
Bulgaria
Roumania
Greece
Serbian Macedonia
Allied Naval Forces Work With Italians
Paris June 18 The ministry of marine announced Anglo French naval forces in the Mediterranean are cooperating with the Italian fleet to patrol the Adriatic effectively. Allied war ships are also destroying enemy oil depots used to replenish submarines.
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Pacen
Paris
Mivistry of
Marine
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Austro Naval Stronghold Report From Pola
A refugee arriving in Rome from Pola says the Austrian navy has 200000 men in strongly entrenched positions there. He notes Pola had almost no civilians when war began and believes Pola can only fall by bombardment or a prolonged siege as the Austrian fleet holds the port.
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Wy Pees
Rome
Vie
Paris
Poala
AdrizHe
Acs S
Pola
Hope Mont tuberculosis hospital expansion plan announced
On June 18 the parity of the Hope Mont tuberculosis sanatorium near Terra Alta will be doubled by August 1, according to J S Lakin chair of the board. The damntation now holds sixty patients and three new buildings under construction will be completed to accommodate more.
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Hope Mont
Terra Alt
J_ S Lakin
Board of Control
Fintea Ft
Not Announced in Ellenboro Court Case
Fragmentary report from Ellenboro notes June 15 with Judge Homer Bo Woods presiding. unclear details mention a person or entity named Harris and a reference to a third district or unit. The unreadable text prevents full identification of the case type or outcome.
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Ellenboro
Homer Bo Woods
Popple Harris
Peeran Tare
Blood Poison Claims Bruce Goodwin at 193
Bruce Goodwin aged 193, a waiter at the American restaurant on West Pike Street, died in a local hospital after a three week illness from blood poison caused by a cut to his foot. The injury occurred when he kicked a broken milk bottle on the sidewalk and a piece of glass cut his shoe. He bandaged the wound but it worsened. doctors could not save him. He is survived by his widow Mrs Hattie Goodwin, his mother, three brothers John Harry and Tren Goodwin of Rosemont, and two sisters Mrs William Clark of Grafton and Mrs Frank Jones of Rosemont. The body will be taken to Rosemont for funeral services and burial.
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Bruce Goodwin
West Pike Street
Goodwin
Hattie’ Goodwin
John
Hary
Per
Tren Goodwin
Rosemont
William; Clark
Grafton
Frank Jones
Election of Officers in Su preme Commandery Uniform Rank
Morning session of the Supreme Commandery Uniform Rank of the United American Mechanics elected officers. Richard F. Chang as Supreme Commander. Joha Wo Pultz as Supreme Vice Commander. Asbury Bo Webb as Supreme Past Commander. Sary J Kar mer as Supreme Captain. W. W. Brown as Supreme Protector. Claude E Harding as Supreme Prelate. C. A. Thomas as Supreme Junior Councilor. A. W Emerick as Supreme Warden. Mason Jones as Supreme Recorder. F. M. Isiminger as Supreme Treasurer. Afternoon installation by Mason Jones.
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Supreme Commandery
United American Mechanics
Richard F. ‘Chang
Frostburg
Joha Wo Pultz
Wheeling
Asbury
Bo Webb
Washington
Sary J Karmer
W.va
W. Brown
Claisbore
Claude E-Hardy
Cumberland
3Rd
C. A. Thomas
A.W Emerick
Mason Jones
W. Ve
Supreme
F.M. Isiminger
Mediation Proposed by Bryan in War Causeless Talk
Former Secretary Bryan in the third section of his statement on The Causeless War proposes mediation as a preventive measure. He argues for universal extension of his investigation commission to place treaty plans and bring belligerents into conferences.
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Dapamnocia Restate
Washington
Bryan
Investigation Commission
State Health Board to Meet in Parkersburg
Parkersburg on June 13 reports the State Board of Health reconvening September 7 at the Chancellor hotel to examine applicants for physicians licenses following recent reorganization under a new statute.
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Parkersburg
State Board of Health
Chancellor Hotel
Allied force destroyed in France operation near La Basse
An official report states an allied assault against German positions north of La Basse in northwestern France was destroyed. The dispatch from Hazebrouck via Paris mentions Miss Mary Morrison of Point Com June 18 and notes a total of 1,150 German fortifications with several arrested and few prisoners taken.
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Jay
Hazebroick
France
Paris
Mary Morrison
Point Com
Dozen Killed In Southwest Storms and Tornado Toll
Twelve people killed as wind and rain swept the southwest last night. More than a score injured. Five members of John Burges family near Onago in Pottawatomie County died. two seriously hurt. A tornado damaged homes, killed stock, and caused major property losses. Reports from Topeka via Union Pacific offices.
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Asmeena
Meee
Fransas Cely
John Burges
Onago
Pottawatomie County
Topekz
Union Pacific Railroad
Experts Testify Pittsburg Hearing on Gas Case
In June the number of gas consumers in the United States grows as Heat Company presents evidence before Federal Master Jo W. W Vanderwort in a suit against the West Virginia Public Service Commission. Samuel C Wever of Columbus offered figures while attorneys pressed objections. Other experts also gave technical testimony related to the cases before the master.
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Pittsburg
Dantley States
Heat Company
Jo W. W Vanderwort
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Samuel C Wever
Columbus
Lilly
Frank W. Nesbitt
Tenmile District Convention Planned at Enon Baptist Church
Advance programs announce the thirty second annual Tenmile District Sunday School Association meeting at Enon Baptist church near Bristol on Wednesday June 30. Highlights include an opening praise service, delegate enrollment, welcome address by Super Tal Schools and Rev J W Birley, committee reports, discussions on Bible study, and district treasurer's report.
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Tenmile District Sunday School Association
Enon Baptist Church
Bristol
J. W. Birley
Wesicome
Tal Schools
Mias
L_ West
Warman
Kembper
Diserice
Miildred Wilkimson
Dietric
Davis
Fleming enters race for Congress in First district
Tom Fleming known as Tom Parks Fleming, a central and northern Panhandle WV figure, announces his candidacy for Congress. Supported by West Virginia Republicans, Fleming has a long party record and prior legislative service in Marion County. He stresses readiness to run in the primary and to uphold Republican business priorities.
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Washington
D.cy
Republican “Party
Pantandle
West Virginia
Tom Parks
Borhood
Moss
Ching
Mr Fleming
Iman
Nehir
Stsee
Tivine
Iis
Marion County
Congress
Thomas W. Fleming
Fr. Fleming
German envoy in Berlin weighs new American settlement path
Berlin June 18 German envoy Dr Anton Meyer Ger 4 from the German embassy in Washington held talks with Foreign Office officials and Secretary Solt following meetings with Foreign Minister Jagow and Zimmerman. The note form and scope remain undecided as officials seek a path to possible discussion amid mixed views on peace talks. News writings reflect split among pro and anti settlement factions.
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Berlin
Anton
Meyer Ger
Washington
Foreign Office
Sec
Dr. Solt
von Jagow
Zimmerman Itz
Gonzales Captured as Forces Engage in Mexico City Area
Report says Gonzales was captured and transported toward Mexico City after a sharp engagement between Corexon's forces and Constitutionalists near Aguas Calientes. Fifteen Mexican troops moved from La Guas toward the capital as clashes continued in the region.
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VerCro
Corexon
Aguas Calientesa
Zapaes
Texcoct
Governor Won't Call Special Session Over Court Ruling
Charleston reports Governor Harfield will not convene the legislature in a special session despite the Supreme Court ruling on West Virginia Virginia titling. The financial impact cited is deemed insufficient to warrant extraordinary action.
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Charleston
Harfield
United States Supreme Court
Chester Rubber Tire plant to expand capacity under new York company
Enlarge Chester plant to eight times current output after forming a 2 million dollar New York corporation. Phillip Freshwater, general manager, will head the new concern. Large orders from nations and wartime demand drive the expansion. about five hundred more workers to be hired.
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Chester
Chester Rubber Tire Company
New York
Phillip
Freshwater
Lest
Starving Mexicans Survive on Acorns in Sonora
Reports from Douglas Arizona on June 15 describe widespread famine in eastern Sonora. Villagers fled to mountains subsisting on acorns and prickly pear fruit as wheat crops were confiscated by Villa troops, leaving civilians with scant rations. Hundreds already in the hills, more forced to abandon homes in Campus district.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
Erm
Sonora
British Lose Berlin by Wireless Report From Constantinople
An Associated Press dispatch from Constantinople notes that after an inspection of Turkish positions along Ava Boromon west of Galtipotm peninsula British forces hold most of the ground previously held. They have only two small crescent trenches to the north of Gaba Tepe on the western coast and face shortages of water and shelter from the sun.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Constantinoples
Ava Bormmon
Coset
Galtipotm
Beid
Tiet
Gaba
Tepe
German Reservist Indicted for Perjury in Federal Probe
A federal grand jury indicted a German reservist named Stant on perjury charges amid an ongoing investigation. The defendant was taken into custody in default of $1000 bail. Prosecutors signaled the jury will press for additional evidence to sustain the conspiracy aspect of the case.
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Gustave Reservist
Stehl
State Department
Gune S Be
Wes
Sustania
Stant
Oregon Spruce Lumber Fears Supply for Aircraft
Oregon lumbermen report over 5,060,000 feet of spruce reserved for military airplane production. Orders for additional quantities were not filled in part due to shipping and supply bottlenecks affecting delivery timelines and manufacturing plans.
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Aswciated Press
Oregon
Clarkburg directory delivery notes and court case hints
The Clarksbury directory by Ly Polk and Company is being delivered. The entry hints at Melvin Hurst on trial in the criminal court charged with poisoning. the text mentions a prior directory and improvements in arrangement.
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Ly Polk and Company
Clarksburg
Melvin Hurst
Hminal
Polsonilas
Cove
German Ambassador Denies Knowledge of Secret War Purchases
Washington reported that Count von Bernstorff informed Secretary Lansing that neither he nor embassy staff knew of a Dr Alfred Meyer secretly in the United States buying war supplies. The ambassador denied Meyer Gerhard engaged in any work beyond his Red Cross mission and made no request for investigation of charges.
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Der
Meyer Gerhard
Red Criss
British Fleet at Goa Reports German Fleet Losses
AP correspondent in Goa relays reliable seas reports that a British fleet has damaged or destroyed German forces in Kefals. The message notes ongoing battles and emphasizes confirmation from naval sources.
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E Serilen
Associated Press
Goa
Enl
Stist Fleet
Fon Germen
Kefals
GOAL STRIPPINE: STEUBENVILLE MINER EMPLOYMENT SCHEME
A note from Steubenville documents an inquiry into mining labor in the upper Ohio Valley. Authorities assess the use of skilled miners for large scale operations and potential employment practices. Local officials, employers, and workers are referenced in the probe.
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Steubenville
Upper
Ohio Valley
Secretary Daniels by Dent Anes Gordon
A terse record notes Secretary Daniels connected by a dent case involving Anes Gordon. Officials indicate inquiry into the incident and its potential administrative implications.
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Daniels
Dent Anes Gordon
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