Russia forms board of munitions power over private industry
London reports that Russia has enacted a law creating a board empowered to spend unlimited funds and exercise near total control over private industries nationwide. The move follows Austro German victories in Galicia, blamed on supply and equipment shortages as Grand Duke Nicholas’s forces suffered recent setbacks. Diplomacy and domestic issues also dominate attention worldwide.
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Nicholas
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Poland
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Turkey
Constantinople
Italy
Vosges Mountains
Batte Line
Furious fighting reported in Western District
Paris June 30 The French war office reported violent cannonade and engagements north of Ar ras. slight progress north of Curleni. German attack at Cabaret Rouge repulsed. in Vosges enemy attempts east of Metzeral checked.
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Chategn
Curleni
Cabaret Rouge
Vosges
Turkish Forces to Be Taken by the French
A Athens dispatch reports exhausted Turkish troops facing French forces on the Gallipoli front, predicting Erithia’s likely assault and a French advance. It notes 5,000 Turkish deaths in trenches and claims Allies gain ground in the Dardanelles as Turkish supply lines prove fragile. German officers have allegedly left Palestine to aid natives against Italians, while Senussi chiefs pledge Arab uprisings in Tripoli.
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Tripoli
Tripall
French Biplane Forced To Turn Back Near Stuttgart
In Württemberg on June 20 the War Ministry said a French biplane approaching Friedrichshafen descended, returning after encountering German defenses. A French report claimed eight shells were dropped at the Zepelin hangars, but German officials reported no successful bombardment.
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Mexican Peace Prospects Reported In El Paso
June 20 El Paso reports peace talks in Mexico with leaders of the warring factions to discuss terms. Felix Diaz and federal authorities’ manhunt noted as outstanding features. Jose Robles, former Gutierrez cabinet member, confirms talks but cites no terms and expects possible progress by July. He arrived from the south as a presumed intermediary.
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Bein
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Diaz
Jose Robles
Gutierrez
Robles
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw Served Subpoena Near Lake Chateaugay
State process servers found Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw at a summer camp at Lake Chateaugay and served her with a subpoena to testify against her husband Harry K. Thaw. Proceedings to determine his mental condition continue in New York City, with her testimony expected next week.
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New York
Tay
Evelyn Nesbitt
Lake Chateaugay
Harryck
New York City
Thaw
Probbly
Tests Complete On Steel Flat Car For Liberty Bell
In Philadelphia on June 30 preliminary tests of the specially built steel flat car for transporting the Liberty Bell across the continent to California expos were completed. The car traveled at about 55 miles an hour through a network of switches in a local freight yard with water-filled ballast intact and no spillage. The all steel car is designed to carry 100000 pounds and features reinforced hangars. A separate note mentions motor trouble forcing an aviator to divert to Swiss territory after an incident near Friedrichafen.
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Philadelphia
Retreat of Russian Army Around Lemberg Analyzed
Russian forces in retreat along the Dniester near Lemberg as the city fell, with two weeks of orderly withdrawal in trenches. Photographs from Europe show young Russian officers observing Austro German advances. Russians cite ammunition shortages and superior enemy numbers as reasons for retreat.
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Europe
Lemberg
Prohibition Violations Lead to Jail and Fines in Court
In court Wednesday Claude Bussey received two months in jail and a $100 fine for violating the prohibition law. Willis Wilcox, who confessed to forging two First National Bank of Salem checks, was sent to Pruntztown reform school. Basil Swiger drew two months in jail and a $100 fine for prohibition violations. judgment suspended to the November term with a $500 bond and JT Swiger as surety.
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Willis Wilcox
First National Bank of
Mines on Full Time at Grafton Wendel Mines
June 30 report from Grafton states the Mary and Coal Company now operates the Wendel mines full time and is hiring more men to meet rising demand. The firm is loading from 90 to many cars of coal daily.
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Wendel
Physicians Hear A Brilliant Address In Clarksburg
Nearly a hundred physicians from central and northern West Virginia heard Dr. Thomas B. Futcher of Baltimore discuss the modern etiology and treatment of a gastrointestinal disease at a joint Harrison County Medical Society and Clarksburg Academy of Medicine meeting in the Waldo hotel. Dr Futcher ranks among readers in his field and is a Johns Hopkins professor. After the address, attendees gathered for a banquet with Dr C A Halterman of Weston as toastmaster. the event was deemed the most entertaining and instructive in the history of the two societies.
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C. AW Halterman
Weston
West Virginia State Hospital
Harrison, Count Medical Society
Norwegian Steamers sunk by German submarine action
The Norwegian ship Clurbuskenneth, from Portland bound for Liverpool, was sunk today by German submarine U-39. Thirteen crew were landed, eight other sailors were taken aboard the submarine. The Norwegian steamship Giese of 1084 tons gross was also sunk, its crew landed at North Shields after torpedoing.
Bible Study Meeting at Mrs Patton's Home
A prayer and Bible study meeting will be held at 329 Wilson Street in the home of Mrs Charles Patton. Miss Josie Sheets will read at 7 o clock Thursday. The topic will be The Life of Joseph.
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Wilson Street
Larcise
Josie Sheets
Joseph
Contested Decision Delayed In Harrisburg Meeting
In Harrisburg on June 30 the hearing delayed a decision on contest procedures. The ruling aims to empower authorities to halt disputed contests and move toward closure of proceedings as soon as possible.
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Harrisburg
Wedding Crowd Dens Bowling Green for Genevieve Clark
Thousands of guests fill Bowling Green Missouri for the wedding of Genevieve Clark daughter of Champ Clark speaker of the House. Train derailment alarm causes a rapid awakening but no injuries reported. Local officials urge cleanup as guests and press converge on the city.
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National House of Representa__ tives
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Gayle
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Bennett Clark
House of Representives
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Rane
Chicago
Res
Courryville
Officer Tolman to Inspect Sewers and Sanitation Systems
New officer Tolman will inspect sewers streams and ill places before taking charge. He will visit several large cities en route to Charleston to review complaints including sections of Keyser and Clarksburg. Tolman, a Massachusetts Polytechnic Institute graduate, previously worked for the Massachusetts health board and Maryland health board.
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Politechnic Institute
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Health Board
Zinn Reports County Meetings and Farm Visits
County Agent Zinn held two meetings last week with 105 attendees and visited ten farms. In Eagle district the topic was lime pulverizer purchase and he hopes the machine will be installed soon. W. Ec rum and others helped recruit farmers to join the farm tour, with eight and nine participants in morning and afternoon sessions respectively. A session on Lesk on the Farm is planned for 2 PM Saturday with all farmers urged to attend. Morgantown extension representatives will be present. Attendance also requested for July 30.
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Eagle District
W Ecrum
Torenoon
Morgantown
Fragmented Mount Glare church notes and visits
Mount Glare represented by the Methodist Episcopal charge in the Grant District Sunday School convention. Duckcreek, Mr. Clare, and Thomas Williams are noted for injuries from a shin strike three weeks ago and resulting inflammation. Mrs Ey Brand and Miss Helen Louther visited Camden-on-Gauley. Mrs C Darwsser shopped in Clarkshire. Ladies Aid Society to meet at Nes GSE Davison’s home Thursday afternoon.
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Worgan
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Thomas Williams
Ey Brand
Hellen Louther
Cameden-on-Gauley
Darwsser
Clarkshire
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Rester
Stiss Mattie
Owens
Weston
Local Officials Named For Two and Three Year Terms
A fragmented list names several city and state officials including Tsynn S. Borner of this city as president Fredi Paul Grossenpool-Charles South Morgontown to serve two years. Also listed are George SB. Riddle Wheeling George Wilson Weston J R Munce Charleston Thomas Gattelan Parkershore Louis Bennett Weston J 2 Trainor West Unions J P McClosky Huntington land Osman E Swart Clarksburg for three years.
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Fredi Paul Grossenpool-Charles
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Morgontown
George SB
Riddle
Wheeling
George Wilson
Weston
J. R. Munce
Charleston
Thomas Gattelan
Parkershore
Louis Bennett
Trainor
West Unions
J. P. McClosky
Huntington
Land Osman E- Swart
Clarksburs
Wages Increase at Rainey Plant in Coca Region
Announcement by J Rainey chief of Cosnelusville plant states starting July 1 wages revert to the 18M scale, the highest ever paid in the region. The independent producer marks a return to peak pay levels for workers in this coke industry area.
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Cosnelusville
J. Rainey
Issuing Licenses Prompt County Clerk and Sheriff Action
Tobacco pool caruggist and other licenses are being issued now by the wholesale as a result the county clerk's office and the sheriff's office are unusually busy with license processing and approvals.
Fast Running Races Planned For Monday At Romney
In Romney on June 10 a preliminary meeting discussed organizing a major Fourth of July fair with a top attraction of fast running races. A half mile dash purse of 50 dollars will draw five or six contenders from central West Virginia and beyond. Entries include Sweet Butter, Red Oak Archie, Ellis Carson, and Arthur Jack. Exhibitions by trained horses and other acts are planned as part of a large fair day.
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Imother
West Virginia
Yovnen
Dy Mie
Speek
Speek Wednesday: Morning There Was A Rush of Entries: Ly
Fairmont
Weston
Sweet Butter' Cap
Ellis Carson
Red Oak
Archie, Butts
Arthur Jack
F Stout
Zour Suclin
Cole
Local Masons Hold Grand Lodge Meeting In City
The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons held a session this afternoon with Rev. Dr. Wi Coo Tayien of First Baptist delivering an address. Senior officers Charles D. Sturm and Wilbur Heenen presided, joined by Knights from the local commandery, as many members from Shinnstown attended and will return this afternoon.
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de. Wi Coo Tayien
First Baptist
Charles D. Sturm
Erand Lodge
Wilbur Heenen
Esmont
Shinnstomsthe
Shinnsthe
Jeft
Panama Canal Reserve Force Proposal By General Edwards
June 30 report outlines canal employees joining a reserve force. Each able bodied worker would be enlisted for annual military duties, training with regular troops on the Isthmus, with no vacation deduction and service tied to canal employment contracts. If War Department approves, the plan may recruit fit young men for military tasks.
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Panama Canal
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Canal
War Department
Charleston notes and banking call from state banks
The report mentions relatives visiting and guests in Charleston with numerous social mentions. It notes a special meeting of the Aid Society and a currency fare report. the state banking commissioner issues a call for the condition of West Virginia banks on June 23.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Oxe Marriage License Issued for William Smith and Marqress Smotocycle
Marriage license has been issued for William Smith and Marqress Smotocycle. Wall beat own.
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Wall
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