Lemberg Defenses and Front Actions Reported From Europe
London reports Russia at bay along the Gretek line west of Lemberg with marshes of the Dniester protecting the flank. Claims from Petrograd say Austro-Germans pushed back between the Dniester and Prothe river. French hold Germans north of Arras and may render the Souchez front untenable. Italy shells Gorizia rail station. Balkan rumors speak of Entente territorial terms but no formal alliance yet.
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London
Russia
Gretek
Galicia
Lembers
Dniester
Lemberg
Weither
Petrograd
Proth
Arras
Souchez
Italy
Gorizia
Balkans
Entente Alles
Tenigaris
Sofia
Beet
Wntil Fe
Russians Fortify West of Lemberg City
London reports from Galicia state Russians are heavily fortifying a line about ten miles west of Lemberg with German patrols noting a stand ahead. If needed, Russian forces could extend toward Tomaszoff, leveraging railways and highways from Lemberg for defense while retirement conditions remain favorable.
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Jyia
London
Galicia
Lemberg
Tomaszoff
Rus
British Condemned by German Admiralty
Berlin reports the German admiralty released confirmation of rumors that submarine 729 was destroyed by a British tall steamer near Hag, after refusing to stop. The piece cites German newspapers claiming British abuse of neutral flags and notes German submarine commanders must prioritize their safety, sometimes sinking unfriendly ships without warning.
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Berlin
Ens
French Aviator Fights Off German Gunfire
An air engagement left the French pilot fatally wounded in the neck after his machine gun pierced through the German fire. He steadied his craft, regained control, and continued to fly despite perforated climbers and a damaged steel shield.
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ARS. Fone
Aram
Tour— Ang
Slizatly
Cholera Spreads in Vienna Prompting Stricter Measures
A Paris dispatch reports cholera spreading in Vienna with local authorities adopting more severe safeguards to prevent contagion. The situation prompts intensified public health actions as officials seek to curb transmission.
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Paris
Vienna
Peace Talk Pains Show Bavarian Link to Spanish Letter
Extracts from a letter attributed to Emperor William discuss peace as Germany’s aim that could be concluded sooner than expected. The empire’s growth is noted and future achievements hinted, with references to the Bavarian court and a publication in Spain. The tone suggests cautious steps toward a potential settlement.
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William
Spain
Tomorow
Ohio Engineer Testifies At Gas Hearing In Pittsburgh
A Columbus engineer testified at the Manufacturers Light and Heat Co appeal hearing against the West Virginia Public Service Commission ruling. He described transportation costs for natural gas and noted price levels in Ohio, suggesting profits were within six percent. The hearing, expected to continue next week in Pittsburgh, involved cross examination and contested statements.
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Cer
Reese
Pittsburg
Thej
Manufacturers Light and Heat Company
West ‘Virginia Public Service Commission
W. Wyer
Columbus
Yanade
Cross
Nesbitt
Vandervort
West Virginia
Ohio
Alleged Murderer Townsend Held in Malad Idaho
Informa received states Charles Townsend is held at Malad Idaho for the murder of Wallan at Stout's Mill years ago. Sheriff Garrett plans to bring Townsend to West Virginia for trial under a $500 reward. Townsend allegedly attempted to throw his wife into the Harawh river from a bridge at Stourt Mills and Moss, who saw the act, says Townsend shot his wife and fired at his father while fleeing. Rev George HJ Bolt, a missionary from South Acca, will speak at Mt Zion Baptist church, colored, Friday.
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Weno Press
Weston
Charles Townsend
Malad
Wallan
Stout's Mille
Garrett
Townsend
West Virginia
Stourt Mills
Moss
Sntan
George HJ. Bolt
South Acca
Mt Zion
Baptist Church
Colored
Hoo Hoo meeting of Clarksburg district concludes
The Clarksburg Hoo Hoo district held a Friday night gathering officiated by J. S. Henderson. Twenty four members attended from various points. Ceremonial session produced two kittens named J. B. Waite and T. M. DeBarr. Banquet at Waldo hotel featured toastmaster Harry B. Curtin. Speeches by J. H. Hedderson, E. Stringer Burgess, J. W. Sullivan, and J. R. Davis covered lumber topics.
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Clarksburg
Hoo Hoo
J. S. Henderson
Viet
Gerent Snark
Anj
J. B. Waite
Palmer
T. M. DeBarr
Buckhannon
Waldo Hotel
Harry B.curtin
J. H. Hetderson
E. Stringer Burgess
J. W. Sullivan
Alexander
J. R. Davis
Weston
Italian Naval Raid Strikes Austrian Front At Isonzo
An official war office statement describes a combined Italian raid using seaplanes and dirigibles against Austrian positions on the Isonzo front. The operation reportedly damaged 20 railroad stations and trench works while all aircraft returned safely. Italians also report gains around Plava in the ongoing struggle.
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Rome
Paris
Jaune
War Office
Plava
Tragedy at Forest: Dysinger Fatally Shoots Daughter
Harvey O Dysinger, a 40 year old farmer near Forest, shot and killed his daughter Esther 15, wounded son Herbert 16, and attempted suicide. He left a shattered family. youngest child Freneth 11 survived. Mrs Dysinger likely to die. Authorities report no reason for the act.
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Epper Sandusky
Harvey O! Dysinger
Hardin County
Esther
Herbert
Sulcice
Forest
Cansgatched
Frenneth
Dysinger
Court Actions And Petitions In Local Term
At a special circuit term a rule required J C McGregor to appear before the commissioner in the chancery cause of T E Neale J C McGregor and others on June 23. A judgment for 682.4 was given S S Primm against D D Orr related to Sheridan Griffin. The First Baptist Church of Salem petition to sell its old church property was docketed to be heard July 10.
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Circuit Court
J.C. McGregor
T. E. Neale
S.S. Primm
D. D_ Orr
Sheridam Grifin
First Baptist Church of
Salem
Founs Women’s Christian Association Forms in Clarksburg
A local movement to establish the Founs Women’s Christian Association of Clarksburg has grown rapidly since Tuesday night with aims to reach 3,000 members in two weeks. A temporary group set policies, appoints 10 core members, and plans a Kennedy school space for a reception, offices, Bible study, sewing and domestic rooms, open daily, with an eventual paid secretary and staff.
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Ior
Founs Women’s Christian Association of
Clarksburg
Campsien
Kem
Aim Apa
Uver Ania
Kennedy School
Telegram Square
Younr Women’s Christian Association
Ounz Men's Christian Association
Austro German Armies Press On Toward Lemberg Rail Lines
Austrian and German forces drive along five rail corridors toward Lemberg while pushing from Przemysl and Stryj. General Mickensen leads with General von Linsingen commanding other sectors as Archduke Ferdinand and Staussenberg watch near Galicia. Open plains and long distances remain to the city as advance maintains vigor.
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Temberg
Amans
Lemberg
Jaroslaw
Yembers
Rawa Ruska
Moneeasmpal
Mosciska
Sembor
Stryj
Dniester
Halicz
Przemysl
Mickensen
Vor
Linsingen
Galicia
Archduke Ferdinand
von Staussenberg
Teuton Alles
Arizona Battleship Slips Into Water At Navy Yard
The battleship Arizona was launched at Brooklyn Navy Yard, the largest in class with sister ship Pennsylvania. Crowds cheered as the ship slid into the East River amid salutes while officials including Secretary Daniels observed, noting its heavy armor and 14 inch guns with a vast firing range.
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Arizona
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Wiss Ethel Russ
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
Manhattan
East River
Bitop Atwood
Evers
Banis
Justin
Williamsboro
Tittle Navy
Navy
Newy
Arizons
Federal quarantine extended for foot and mouth disease
Washington on June 19 announced further modification of the federal quarantine of the foot and mouth disease. The Department of Agriculture said the changes take effect in Connecticut Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia with much area freed from quarantine and restrictions on other portions modified.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Connecticut
Kansas
Kentucky
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylven
Virginia
Miner Killed in Coal Mine Accident at Monongah
Miners Lugingo Plate aged 16 and Peter Subject aged 45 suffered fatal injuries in separate incidents at Consolidation Coal Co mine at Monongah and Annebeil mine of Four States Company. Plate slipped under a coal car and crushed to death. Subject fatally injured in mine between river of mine and a coal rain. body crushed. Other details fragmentary from the report.
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Fairmont
Bankers Meet in Club House Amid War Scare
Fragmentary OCR describes a wartime scene with trench fighting and shell fire. It mentions a club house gathering of bankers and references dangerous disinfecting tasks, a trench line front between German positions, and mortars striking a target with casualties.
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Bankers
Dro Chrision
Group St Eamancers Annual Meeting Banquet Near City
The fifth meeting of the Group St Eamancers West Nirein association was held Friday Attendees discussed questions raised by the group committees were appointed The speech by Senator Sam V Woods highlighted the event A sumptuous banquet followed at the club house with several named local attendees and speakers.
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Eamancers
Sam‘ V. Weodss
Pulipaies
J.L. Keener
George
Tin’Place Company
Burg
Philippi
Glenn Potersam
Sam V. Woods
Georreie
Pittsbur
Winness
Governor Slaton Considers Commutation of Frank Mo Prank
In Atlanta Georgia Governor Slaton, at his country home, continues the long account of Leo M. Prank’s case. He plans to announce a decision on Frank’s commutation next Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. The governor stated there would be no malice, but a ruling is expected by Tuesday regarding the sentence.
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Atlanta
Slaton
Leo Mo
Mary Phagan
Frank
Mexican Cabinet Crisis Alters Mexican Situation
Washington reports show distinct differences between General Caranza and his commander cabinet as Caranza moves headquarters to San Juan de Ulua fortress in Vera Cruz harbor. The move, plus fear of disunity in the Carranza movement, may affect the Mexican problem and delays in occupying Mexico City by Generals Gonzales and Carranza troops.
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Washington
Caranza
Mander
Carranza
San Juan de Clos
Vera Cruz
State Department
Mexico
Begkers Lawyer Ror Appeal For Clemency Whitman
Begkers lawyer seeks clemency for Whitman in an appeal noted as a post conviction effort. The report outlines legal strategy and potential gaps in the case as it moves toward mercy consideration.
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Whitman
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