Fruitless Fighting on Western Front Amid Bombardments
Anglo French troops batter the Turkish right without gain on the Gallipoli peninsula while the Russian center in Galicia reforms behind the river. The West Front shows little vigor except near Arras and the sea as German and Austrian forces strengthen the Galician line and Trieste defense, with Italian advances slow and potentially requiring redeployment.
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London
Galicia
Gaila Lipa
von Linsingen
Lemberg
Teutons
Arras
Ers
Austria
Triest
Vietna
Gallipoli
Russian armies not beaten says Times writer
June 29 in London a Times correspondent reports the Russian armies are neither beaten nor downhearted after six weeks of Teutonic advance. General Ivanof shows no despondence and notes that Gali cian victories have not solved the war. Despite massive losses, estimates place German and Austrian casualties high as they keep fighting. The Russian view is that they can retreat and advance again, wearing down the Germans without regard to casualties.
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London
The
Times
Ivanof
Lemberg
Warsaw
Russians Driven Back by Germans Official Statement
Berlin dispatch from London reports that the official statement issued today confirms Russian forces are being driven back by German units. The bulletin cites intensified bombardment and defensive retreats along the front with no details on losses or gains.
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Berlin
London
French War Office Statement on Front Amid Argonne Vosges Fighting
An official war office statement reports progress along the Rost line between Angres and Abloin while noting continuous fighting at Bagatelle in the Argonne. German forces allegedly forced back our advance near Metzeral on the Vosges front as shelling and torpedo use are described.
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Angres
Abloin
Argonne
Bagatelle
Vosges
Metzeral
Hendrickson challenges Ours to fifteen mile race at Independence Day
CHALLENGE J G Hendrickson formerly of this city now Detroit resident challenges Clarksburg speed king W W Ours to a fifteen mile motorcycle race at the Independent Day celebration Monday July 5 at the fair grounds A $60 purse is offered by the committee In pre race notes Hendrickson intends to bring a special racing machine if the challenge is accepted Ours may buy a new Indian model if he can obtain it Entrants from Pittsburgh and Uniontown expected the race touted as the best ever on the Clarksburg track
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J. G. Hendrickson
Detroit
Mich
Clarksburg
Ours
Fair Grounds
Soib
Bir
Hendrick
Otis
Pittburg
Uniontown
Mining department appoints fifteen district inspectors
Charleston June 29 Earl A Henry chief of the department of mines announces three new district inspectors Clarence M Orr Samuel McMahon and J G Vaughn increasing district forces to fifteen The new inspectors are assigned to districts including Grafton Clarksburg Fairmont Wellsburg Charleston Montgomery Berkeley Bramwell and Logan with names listed for each post.
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Charleston
Earl A. Henry
Department of Mines
Clarence M. Orr
Samuel McMahon
J.G. Vaughn
Clarence Orr
Thomas
L. D. Vaughn
Grafton
Frank E. Parsons
Clarksburs
William B. Rizeleman
Fairmont
S. A. McMahon
Wellsburg
Richard B. Cobb
Enoch Carver
Ely J. Mason
Montgomery
John I Absolom
John G Vaughn
Lance B- Holliday
Berkeley
Isaac 2Turray
Bramwell
Lewis Blankinship
Peter C. Kern Williams
E B.plester
Logan
United States to Notify Germany of Passenger Ship Departures
The United States will inform the German admiralty via Ambassador Gerard of the departure times for passenger ships sailing toward the American sea zone. This safety measure aims to warn German submarine commanders and prevent repetition of attacks on U S vessels.
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Agecctares Wrens
Washington
United States
Gerard
Gulfied
Spectator says officer actions unjustified in sidewalk incident
Witnesses describe Sunday evening event where Policeman McCloud restrained William Fricker near his business entrance. They insist Fricker was not on the sidewalk at the time and that McCloud acted rashly, sparking claims of improper conduct and public notoriety.
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McCloud
William Fricker
Bricker
Sehen McCloud
Funeral service for William Keefe held at home
Funeral services were conducted for William Keefe at his home Monday evening at two oclock. Grafton lodge officers, with Clarksburg lodge members, attended and escorted the body, reflecting the high regard friends and family had for him.
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Grafton Lodge of Elks
William Keefe
Grafton Lodge
Charles F. Kester
Clarksburo
Grafton
Clarksburg
Eyks
Missouri Supreme Court Sustains Chicago and Alton RRs Demurrer
The Missouri supreme court upheld a demurrer in a suit by the state to recover 2 million dollars in alleged excess fares tied to two cent rate litigation rules. The decision centers on freight law claims and related charges during the litigation period.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court Today
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Zapata A To Flee From Mexico City To Convey His Troops
A Vera Cruz despatch reports Zapata forces vacating Mexico City with archives moved to Cuernavaca and trains prepared to transport troops. It notes a foreign diplomat committee seeking protection of private property during evacuation and says Gonzales’s troops continue skirmishing in the capital’s suburbs.
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Galve
Tex
Zapata
Mexico City
Cuermabaca
Readines
Gonzales
Zapatistas
Vera Club
Villa Will Increase Garrison at Juarez El Paso
The United States reports that Villa plans to reinforce Juarez with 1,000 more troops and artillery. General Ornelas strengthens city defenses to prevent entry of armed bands from the Mexican side, while the U S government coordinates efforts to curb revolutionary incursions.
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EL Paso
United St21
Mexico
Ae Jauez
Ranida
Villa
Ornelas
Jaurer
United States
Sentences trial Tuesday on poisoning cow ownership case
Judge James W Robinson presided in the criminal court on seven counts charging poisoning a cow belonging to D Rush. The defendant was sentenced to serve one year in the state penitentiary at Moundsville. Bond allowed for appeal. Philip Pendlowski released. no indictment. Whiskey belongings returned. Roy Cage and Lee Dodd posted bonds of 500 dollars each for next term. Melvin Hurst denied bond. Davis M Morris posted 500 dollars with Norman Allen and Lloyd Duff as sureties. Alien Hodkins and Clara Smith each fined 60 dollars plus costs for living together unlawfully.
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James W Robinson
Criminal Court
D. Rush
Moundsville
Philip Pendloksch
Roy Cage
Lee Dodd
Nelije A. Walker
Melvin Hurst
Davis M. Morris
Duff
Norman Allen
Norman Alen
Lloyd Duff
Alien Hodkins
Clara Smith
Fate of Jews in Europe Crisis Warned by Rabbi Gries
June 29 Charlevoix Michigan Rabbi Moses Gries of Cleveland warned that a crisis impends for Israel as eastern European Jews face persecution. He spoke at the Central Conference of American Rabbis meeting, noting the million Jews in the region are buffeted by oppression amid the great war in Europe. Deputy Sheriff Lace Wolfe and county hounds chased thieves near Orion Heights after a poultry theft. the chickens were later recovered.
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Charlevoix
Mich
Europe
Moses ‘Gries
Cleveland
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Israel
Rabbi Gries
Lace Wolfe
County Cloodhounds
Orion Heights
Thaw on Stanford White killing blamed on jealous impulse
New Hampshire mental health inquiry quotes Dr Bancroft as saying the killing by Harry K. Thaw was a product of a sane mind driven by jealousy and anger. The commission notes Thaw showed remorse at times but attempted justification, not genuine paranoia.
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New Hampshire State
Iai
Sndersit Commission
Harn
Thaw
White
Bancroft
Sail
Mae
Tris
Stanford White
Ansen
Ime
Mr White
Attora
Wes
Cottage r Meetings Announced Wednesday and Thursday
Cottage meetings are announced for Wednesday and Thursday morning at 930 from 208 East Poplar street and 624 Mulberry street. Adeleee Adams street Monticello addition joins at the same time with Rev. Herbert Alsup leading.
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Aither
White
East Poplar Street
Adams Street
Monticellc
Curtin
Mulberry Street
Herbert .Alsup
Comptroller Sues Banks Over National Bank Conditions
The comptroller of the currency today is sued. The action concerns the condition of all national banks at the close of business Wednesday, June 23, in Washington.
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Wr Assoc
Mt Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
German casualty list names Lt Hein rich von Heinrichshofen
Berlin notes First Lieutenant Hein rich von Heinrichshofen of St Louis Mo killed May 13 per latest German casualty list. The piece mentions a school play by children led by Mrs Patsen and helpers to demonstrate educational worth to parents and public leaders, focusing on the value of play and child development.
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Berlin
London
Heinrich von Heinrichshofen
St Louis
Fatique
2Ichild
Rim
Women to Organize for Better Conditions Across Cities
In the United States women organized to seek improved work conditions and join the American Federation of Labor. The league now has eight local organizations in as many large cities. It was stated that three million working women are not yet sixteen years old.
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United States
American Federation of Labor
League
Independence Day horse races feature multiple entries at new fair grounds
Many fast horses are entered for the Independence Day events at the new fair grounds. Gaswill challenges in the 2:13 pace with Britton Hanks guiding Lord Talbottlin and others. J W Thorne fields Prince in the green pace. six to eight starters expected per race. A greased pig race is planned to thrill spectators, including a pig shipped from Webster county known for restiveness.
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New Fair Grounds
AD. Parr Hes
Gaswill
Lord Talbottlin
Britton Hanks
J. W. Thorne
Prince
Pyelll
Webster County
Jess
Jill
Labor surplus hinders harvest as labor agents rush
A Hutchinson dispatch notes a severe excess of harvest laborers nationwide with an estimated 2000 workers lacking means. Federal labor agents oversee Department of Labor distribution as wheat harvest opens. The situation is described as peaking in the coming days.
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Kansas
Miss Highland of West Milford Dies After Illness
Fannie Highland daughter of Baghiani died at the family home Monday after a weeklong illness following an unsuccessful appendectomy. The deceased lived in West Milford and was remembered by relatives for her quiet generosity.
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John Highland
West Milford
Job
Fannie Highland
Baghiani
Appeals Court Ties Up Charleston Case With 295 Peal
The Supreme Court of Appeals, sitting in vacation, has granted a 295 peal and supersedeas in the Fairmont charter dispute. Judge L Judson Williams authored the action, affecting Charleston proceedings and halting further lower-court steps Pending further orders.
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Fairmont
Supreme Court
Charleston
L Judson Williams
Supreme Court of Appeals
Fisherman Guilty Of Fish and Game Law Violation
Joseph Johnson of this city is found guilty under state fish and game laws for catching a one pound bass in trousers legs. He allegedly batted as several times while he was put in fried for dinner.
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Marlinton
Joseph Johnson
Encampment circulars issued to Knights of Pythias groups
General Charles A Barlow sent circulars to all Knights of Pythias groups and state organizations advising them of the next encampment. The notice emphasizes organizational continuity and participation in upcoming activities as part of the fraternal order’s structure.
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Charles _A
Barlow
Knights of
Pythias
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