War rumors and shifting fronts in Rome and Paris
In Rome military talks push toward war with the central empires as confidence grows that an agreement is unlikely. Paris rumors claim Germany and Austria have declared war on Italy, though no solid basis is noted. A Milan dispute hints at Austrian territorial concessions rejected by Italy over Trieste and Istria. An Italian counterattack failed.
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Paris
Germany
Austria
Milan
Triest
Istria
President Deliberates on Lusitania Policy
May 11 The president said he would decide on the policy for the Lusitania case as soon as all elements are in mind He offered no new specifics beyond last Saturday’s note that he was earnestly studying the right course to pursue He stressed a personal attitude not tied to any single case while signaling careful decisive action in line with international law norms.
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Washington
Lusitania
United States
Long Distance Fire Exchanged by Fleet
A Petrograd dispatch reports Prussian Baltic fleet cruisers in the south Baltic near Windau exchanged long range fire with a hostile cruiser and torpedo boat. The faster pursuers escaped southward, avoiding engagement.
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Petrograd
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Windau
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Fruitless Teuton Attack Reported Near Lomnitza
Petrograd reports a Saturday attack by the enemy in the Lzsok pass area and along the Javo Gina mountains. Russian forces repelled the assault, inflicted heavy losses, and swept the region. The same day Russians forced a retreat near Zalezeki, and Sunday night crossed the Dneister to strike at Chabouki, taking 1300 prisoners, one gun and several machine guns.
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French Town Bombarded Again in May 10 Shelling
Pont-a-Mousson, France, reports intense bombardment with shells hitting a house kitchen killing one and injuring three in a bedroom, amid a record of previous bombardments in the town.
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Neutral Italy urged by German Emperor
Rome May 1. The Agency National says Emperor William has written to Dowager Queen Victoria mother of King Manuel urging Italy to stay neutral. He argues neutrality avoids conflict and asks intervention to preserve peace. Cited line from the German ruler remarks on ruling in the House of Savor, implying one at a time.
Allies Repulsed With Heavy Losses Reported
A Turkish war office statement dated May 1 from Constantinople via Amsterdam and London says Allied forces were repulsed on the Dardanelles front with heavy losses. It notes continued enemy attacks near Sedd- al Behr, aided by naval gunfire, but claims Turkish defense held.
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French War Office Updates on Air Attacks and Front Progress
The French War Office reports aviators bombed a hangar at Maubeuge and a rail station at Doullens with minor damage. A French aviator was forced down between the Argonne and Meuse, others shot down German planes, and British crews downed two Germans. French forces recaptured areas near Carency and held gains north of Neuville. Dunkirk bombardment ended with German shells causing casualties. French batteries halted further shelling.
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Accident at Buckhannon leaves bookkeeper injured
Carl Carey of Wheeling, a bookkeeper for Newcomer Automobile Company, is in a focal hospital with concussion after a garage accident. He was removing a tire when the rim sprang from the wheel and struck his head. doctors say he will be in danger for some time.
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Newcomer Automobile Company
Italian officers ordered to join regiments amid Swiss rally
On May 11 in Geneva authorities in Switzerland reported Italian officers and men up to age 43 were ordered to join their regiments. Austrian and Bavarian forces were concentrating for a trial action as part of the wider mobilization.
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Switzerland
Paris
Funeral services for Mrs Oda Rhoades in Bristol
Funeral services for Mrs Oda Rhoades wife of Alonzo Rhoades will be held at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church in Bristol with burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery in Salem Miss Lucy Henderson of Fairmont is visiting Miss Jessie Ward and other friends here Lloyd Hursey a business visitor here Tuesday J Thomas who visited here returned to his home in Washington DC Mrs Al Thompson who visited her brother Dr B V Avis returned to her home in Washington DC Monday night
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Allegheny College to Hold One Hundredth Anniversary Reunion
A reunion during Allegheny College one hundredth anniversary celebrations will host many famed former gridiron stars and team captains. Exhibitions planned to showcase Allegheny's athletics progress, with standout performers such as Cox the senior star in football basketball and tennis, and captains like Munball and Graham highlighted for past successes. The college maintains a record of strong athletics across football basketball and tennis, including titles and notable victories over Rochester, Carnegie Tech, and Syracuse.
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C. J. Graham
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Four Drowned In Ohio River Currents Near East Liverpool
Four persons drowned at East Liverpool Ohio when two yawl boats carrying passengers were swept over dam No 7 in the Ohio River. Among the dead are William H Taylor 45 chief engineer at the dam his wife Celos 13 and son Stanley 9. All bodies not yet recovered.
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Liverpool
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William H. Taylor
Celos
Stanley
Stork Brings No 17 to Grafton Couple on Birthday
In Grafton near Hulenboro Ritchie county a baby boy was welcomed by Mr and Mrs H K Lennon as their seventeenth child. The Lennon clan gathered at the country home to celebrate the patriarchs seventy second birthday. His wife has seen only fifty summers.
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H. K. Lenon
Hulenboro
Ritchie County
Lennon
German aircraft over St Dennis drop bombs near Paris
May 1 A German air force plane over St Dennis a suburb of Paris dropped two bombs. One missile wounded five people and the other hit a building causing no damage.
German Count Presents Formal Lusitania Regret to State Dept
Count Bernstain, Germany's ambassador, formally presents the text of Germany's expression of regret for Lusitania losses to the U S State Department. Wireless delays kept the embassy from receiving the official dispatches. Dr Samuel B Strother of Salew visited Washington this week.
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Samuel B. Strother
Salew
French Flowers and two barbers suffer poisoning attempt
French Flowers and two local barbers attempted suicide last Friday evening by taking four kinds of poison. Flowers rests in a local hospital and is believed to recover. John Bond of Charleston, adjutant general of the state militia, visited here Tuesday. John D. Bickens of Quiet Dell acted in business here. Tugessey.
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State Militia
John D. Bickens
Quiet Dell
Tugessey
Boys to Walk 1250 Miles to Christian Endeavor Meet
Lloyd Erwin and Leo Smith, two Waxahachie youths, depart to walk from Waxahachie to Chicago for the Christian Endeavor World Convention. They carry Governor Ferguson's message to President Wilson and plan to pass through towns hosting rallies. The event is expected to attract about 20,000 youths with speakers including Billy Sunday and William Jennings Bryan. Patrick McDonald was sentenced to two months in jail and a $100 fine for violating the Prohibition Law, after a warrant was issued by county authorities.
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Broaddus Institute Commencement Schedule Listed
Broaddus Institute at Philippi announces commencement events from May 22 to June 10 featuring music and expression recitals by Evan Howell Lucille Crim Anna Lest Dyer and advanced pupils. A senior class graduation is set with President Elkanah Huller and a campus vesper service.
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Two More Bodies For Lusitania Toll At Baltimore
QUEENSTOWN May 11 The number of Lusitania victims ashore at Baltimore has risen to ten with two more bodies found at Castle Townsend near Baltimore. Six men and four women among the Baltimore dead. A Cunard tug sent to Baltimore to bring the remains to Queenstown. Relatives of survivors stay on hoping for further identifications. One body bore papers from Harrison Main Street Bridgeport Conn. Another carried a Florence Company toothbrush circular from Connecticut. The Cunard tug sent yesterday evening had not returned by moon today.
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Circuit court terms settle and continue cases
The circuit court has settled the case of C. V. Dragoo et al against C. S. Bates. A. R. Watson's suit against William H. Corwin has been continued. A continued order remains in Ellen Mumsis et al against Clarksburg.
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C. S. Bates
A. R. Watson
William H. Corwin
Ellen Mumsis
Clarksburs
Ray Shook Arrested for Bootlegging Charge
Ray Shook held in county jail awaiting hear ing before Justice Jackson V. Carter on bootlegging whiskey. Arrested Monday night in Broad Oaks by Deputy Sheriff Vannort and Ma themes. Arraignment expected in a few days. Merendino of Stout and Merendino travels to New York due to his father's illness. Gordon B. Late arrives from Independence on business.
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New York
President Wilson speaks on Lusitania disaster concerns
Washington May 12 President Wilson said he was not thinking of any single matter but of newly naturalized Americans. He noted some people were trying to exploit the Lusitania tragedy for political ends and urged calm.
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Aqeccuates Press
Washington
Wilson
Road Sentences in Theft Case at Local Railroad Yards
Three men named C. T. Wolf CM. Woodlin and C. L. Walters were fined five dollars and costs each on Tuesday in Magistrate T. G. Niedwarner's court for attempting to steal tide on a Baltimore and Ohio train yard. In default, they face ten days on county roads. Mr. T. Martin of Parkersburg is a guest at the Gore.
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C. T. Wolf
CM. Woodlin
C. L. Walters
T. G. Niedwarner
National Prohibition Night at Tabernacle event recap
Report on National Prohibition Night at the Tabernacle with sermons by Dr. H. G. Hope of Washington PA and other speakers. Six decisions reported, upcoming nightly services, store meetings, a businesswomen banquet, and a citywide procession planned to demonstrate support for national policy.
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