War News from Galicia and Arras Fronts in June Dispatches
London dispatches report Russian forces holding the Grodek line west of Lemberg under protected flank by Dniester marshes. Austro German gains claimed between the Dniester and Prath rivers mirror limited activity in the last day. French hold against Germans north of Arras with three sided positions near Souchez. Italian batteries show shelling at Gorizia suggesting advance. Balkans whispers say Entente offers Bulgaria territorial terms, but no alliance signed yet.
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London
Russia
Grodek
Galicia
Lem—berg
Dniester
Lemberg
Petrograd
Gorizia
Balkans
Bulgaria
Sofia
Russians fortifying west of Lemberg city
London June 13 A trio of Galician aviators report heavy Russian fortifications ten miles west of Lemberg. German patrols note the Russian line could be lengthened toward Tomaszoff as Russians reinforce the flank while railroads and highways from Lemberg become crucial for defense.
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Berlin
London
Lemberg
Tomaszoff
Rus
Wisu
Poland
British condemnations by German admiralty revealed
Overseas News Agency reports the German admiralty confirms rumors of the submarine G-29’s destruction by a British tanker. The Swedish flag was flown when rammed after refusing to stop, and German papers cite lawful flag abuse to justify sinking neutral ships without warning.
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Wernine
Sunday Red Jette Day at Norwood Park
The article describes a Sunday event at Norwood Park with a large crowd expected. Manager Edmund Denham tries to ensure guests have a good time. There will be a 3 PM baseball game between Hazel Atlas Glass Company and Norwood Park on the quarter stretch diamond. A colored minstrel troupe offers two free performances in the afternoon and evening. An Cadents orchestra will provide music and Atlantic City bits. Refreshment stands remain open.
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Norwood Park
Edmund Denham
Hazel Atlas Glass Company
Ape Diamond
New York
Atlantic City
Emperor William Speech Cited on Prospects for Peace
Paris dispatch quotes Bavarian court connections summarized in Spain by Matin. The emperor says the main aim is a peace favorable to all German states and that the empire can grow, suggesting a potential signing tomorrow if desired. He notes past limits and hints at future gains beyond current achievements.
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Paris
William
Spain
Matin
Tomorow
Davis Boom Starts to Put Davis in State Seal
Washington report says President Wilson weighs John W. Davis for secretary of state. Davis, Solicitor General, tops list as potential cabinet choice amid ongoing speculation.
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Washington
Wilson
John W. Davis
Meeting of Clarksburg district in Hoo Hoo
A lively meeting of the Clarksburg area took place on Friday night drawing about 25 attendees from several points. The ceremonial session featured speeches by J H Henderson and E Stringer Bogeess. two kittens were presented as a result. An enjoyable banquet at the Wald0 hotel followed with Barry B. Curtain as toastmaster.
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Clarksburz
Hoo
Perene Siding
Ha. Aeorrtar
J.B Wolfe
Palmer
TM DeBarr
Buckhannon
1Valdo Hotel
Barry B. Curtin
J. H. Henderson
Stringer
Jy W Sullivan
Alexanders
H Davis
Weston
Naval raid on Isonzo front reported by war office
An official war office statement describes a combined Italian naval seaplane and dirigible raid on Austrian positions on the Isonzo front near Plava. Significant damage to railroad stations and Austrian trenches is noted. All aircraft returned safely to base and Italians are said to have gained further successes in the ongoing struggle around Plava.
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Rome
Paris
Isonzo Front
War Office
Plava
Spring Hill School Construction Under Local Firms Bids
Excavation for the Spring Hill School will start Monday led by L. R. Whyte of the C. D. Cooley Company Pittsburgh. Bids are being taken for remaining building portions and contracts will go to local firms as practicable. The project aims to serve as a school starting in October.
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Sprins-Hhl
L. R. Whyte
C.D. Cooley Company
Pittsburg
Pyndins
West Virginia units to camp Dawson and Ravenswood in July
The first infantry of the West Virginia National Guard will depart for Camp Dawson Cadell W V July 19 to 28 with orders approved by Adjutant General Bond and Governor Hatfield The second infantry will move to Camp Baker Ravenswood from July 29 to August 7 inclusive A funeral for Bruce Goodwin with service at Warne Undertaking company chapel is planned for Sunday at 7 00 a m and the party will travel to Rosemont aboard the 7 25 Baltimore and Ohio accommodation train for burial
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Charleston
John C. Bond
Hatfield
West Virginia National Guard
Camp Dawson
Cadell
W.va
Camp Baker
Ravenswood
Bruce Goodwin
San
Warne Undertaking Company
Baltimore
Onio
Ten Per Cent Wage Advance Now Sought by Workers
Pittsburg June 19 The Glassworkers union reports an impending demand for a ten percent wage increase following a thirty day shutdown. Hand plants in Columbus and other regions will be approached to secure cooperation for a coordinated wage scale advance. Committees from the manufacturers association plan to meet at Fort Pitt hotel to finalize action before the July wage scale conference.
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Pittsburg
Columbus
Whanthe
Imen
Quanufacturers’ Association
Unittendon
Appilton
Rosestein
Raymond Cornil Hans An
Virginia
Eugenes Japele
Fom
Netcom Pepassivania
Eda
Eich
Tor Bya
Fort Pitinotel
Sitsbarx
Austro German Armies Advance on Lemberg Rail Lines
Reports describe German forces nearing Lemberg in Galicia along five railroad corridors. Armies advance from Jaroclaw, Sambor, and Stryj with General von Marwitz in overall command. Austrian troops under Archduke Ferdinand and General von Staussenberg hold other sectors as Teutons approach within thirty miles.
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Lemberg
Galicia
Jaroclaw
Eine
Raws Ruska
Ysl
Mosciska
Sambor
Stryj
Dniester
Hzlicz
Dniestera Kittle
Genersl von Marwitz
Linsingen
Stryss
Austran
Archduke Ferdinand
von Staussenberg
Arizona slips into ocean as battleship joins navy fleet
Washington June 19 The navy launched yet another fifteen million dollar battleship, the Arizona, sister to the Pennsylvania. Built for heavy armor and long-range fire, she features twelve 14 inch guns, four twin turrets, and twenty two 5 inch secondary guns. The ship aims to overpower foes with superior protection and formidable broadside range.
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Tay Associates Rwes
Washington
Arizona
New York
Zona
Sher
America
Anyare
Jess
Mexican Cabinet Crisis Shifts Focus in Washington
New reports from Washington state that rifts between General Carranza and General Obregon, plus Carranza’s move of headquarters to the fortress near Vera Cruz, threaten the unity of the Carranza movement. Officials see a pending cabinet reorganization as potentially altering the Mexican situation overall.
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Washington
Carranza
General Obregon
San Juan de Clos
Vera Cruz
State Department
Garren
Mexico
Hurst Found Guilty in Cow Case Remanded to Jail
Melvin Hurst was found guilty of a charge involving a cow belonging to D. Rush. A motion for a new trial was not passed on and Hurst was remanded to jail. The partial OCR fragment confirms the verdict and custody status though details are incomplete.
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D. Rush
Melvin Hurst
Bankers Meet in Club House Addressed by C S AteKinney
A bankers gathering in the club house discussed the importance of banking and approved committee appointments including treasurer Lee N and a toastmaster. Absent member MS Ai Neely noted, and resolutions urged the committee to seek engagement with bankers in Igantown.
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Aes
Lee N
Benking
Igantown
Sant V_ Woods
MS Ai Neely
Laurels for Travis as Chicago trip honors Clarksburn boy
Robert Travis son of Mr and Mrs Hue Travis returned home from Chicago after being honored by invitation of the Chicago Association of Commerce. He attended a luncheon at the Hotel Salle where speakers discussed Chicago Center of Education and Culture. Travis received a guest award for winning an oration at St. John’s Military Academy Wisconsin.
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Robert 4
Travis
Hue
Chicago
Otion
Charles Ie Dering
Ascstiation! ‘of Commerce
Ea Salle
Ways and Means Committee
Association
Harry Pratt
Carl L.lathem
Ueatier
Center of Education and Culture
Robert A Trevis Ce
Pri
St) John
Academy, of
Wisconsin
Chiago
Travis -Re
Conerat
Clarksburg
Governor Deliberates on Frank Case Commute Decision
The governor weighs Leo M. Prank's case, delaying until Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning to decide on commuting Frank's sentence. He indicates the court's conclusion should guide the prison in preparing for death, while noting the need for a prompt, decisive ruling.
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Leo M
Frank
Ina Aemple
Missionary Reverend Speaks at Mt Zion Baptist
The Rev. George H. J Hotta uis from South Acres will address the Mt Zion Baptist Church in Bridiy. He is billed as a missionary speaker visiting the local congregation to share insights from his service.
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George H. J Hotta Uis
Donaxy
South Acres
Mt Zion Baptist” Church
Col-| Sted
Bridiy
Red Men and Daughters Plan Cemetery Graves Decoration
The Red Men and Daughters of Pocahontas will meet in the Jones room at 2 o clock in the afternoon and then proceed to local cemeteries to decorate the graves of deceased members.
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Pocahontas
Becker's Lawyer: Ossining Man Sentenced for Murder
In Ossining, a lawyer for Charles Becker faces sentencing after a verdict of guilty for murder. The case centers on a dramatic shooting linked to a crime boss in the city, with Becker awaiting final judgment and potential appeal.
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Ossining
Charles Becker
Local Young Women's Christian Association Formed
A temporary Local Young Women's Christian Association organized with twenty seven members and a board of directors. The campaign to establish a full national organization is vigorous. Rooms are planned for a reception area office kitchen and domestic science sewing facilities with a supervising superintendent and secretary. Open daily from 9 to 11. The movement aims to provide Bible study and community services in Kennedy school area.
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Ganization
Women's Christian’ Association
Kennedy
Gurksburg
p.Sicik
Dally
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