War between Italy and Central Empires Seen Near in Rome
Rome reporters say war between Italy and central powers seems inevitable with little chance of peace. Milan dispatch cites Austria offering territorial concessions excluding Trieste and Istria as unacceptable to Italy. Paris rumors of a German Austrian declaration linger, while Rome expects Italy to join the war within days. Correspondent notes front-line sentiment in Austria border regions that war is a matter of hours.
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Mauretania Sails Not Resumes Passenger Service at End May
London May 11 The Cunard steamer Mauretania sister to the Lusitania has had its sailing postponed. The ship recently served as an auxiliary cruiser and may have transported troops. It was to resume regular New York to Liverpool passenger service at month’s end, then alternate with the Lusitania.
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Baltic fleet cruiser duel near Windau reported
A Petrograd dispatch says a squadron of Russian Baltic fleet cruisers in the south Baltic near Windau exchanged long distance fire with a hostile cruiser and torpedo boat. The faster enemy escaped southward to avoid engagement.
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Allied Offensive Continues on Gallipoli Front
An Athens dispatch says Allied troops on the Gallipoli peninsula extended their offensive on Friday and Saturday, seizing key positions amid fierce Turkish resistance. Turkish losses are estimated at 45,000 men. Constantinople hospitals are crowded and wounded are being sent to Konia in Asia Minor.
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Fruitless Teuton Attack Reported at Uzsok Pass
An official general headquarters statement says on Saturday the enemy made a fruitless attack in the Uzsok pass region. enemy columns attacked a Russian position in the Javo Fina mountains on Lomnitza slopes and suffered heavy losses. They withdrew after our trenches fire. That day, after a desperate fight, the enemy forced a Russian detachment near Zalezek to retire to the left bank of the Dmeister. Sunday night our vanguard crossed the Dneister and attacked on the Chabouk front, taking thirteen hundred prisoners, one gun and many machine guns.
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Italy urged by German Emperor to stay neutral
May 1. The Agency National reports Emperor William wrote to Dowager Queen Mother, Emmanuel II’s mother, outlining advantages of Italian neutrality and urging intervention to prevent conflict with Austria. The widow of the king has replied.
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All Lies Repulsed With Heavy Losses Reported
Telegrams from Constantinople dated May describe Allied forces repulsed with heavy losses. The dispatches mention ongoing action and state that further official statements were issued today, though text is unclear on specifics.
Erie Canal Bills Move in State Senate and House
In Harrisburg on May U the Senate bill expanding the powers of the Ohio river and Lake Erie canal commission and altering construction specs passed the House 71 to 70. A companion measure allowing counties to issue bonds for their share and bond election provisions also passed. Senator Stewart introduced a mine ramp regulation bill. The Whiteaker House bill permitting street railway companies to operate jitney buses with their system passed 35 to 5.
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Public Service Commission Mandamus Case Heard
Charleston May 11. Foriners for the public service commission urged the state supreme court to grant mandamus to stop the Baltimore and Ohio railroad from raising rates and to force recognition of the commission. railroad counsel argued no power exists to delegate rate authority to the commission as the constitution assigns rate setting to the legislature. court took the matter under advisement.
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German Count Submits Lusitania Regret Statement
Count Bernstorf, the German ambassador, formally presented to the State Department a statement accepting as authentic Germany's expression of regret for American deaths aboard the Lusitania. The embassy has not yet received the official text due to wireless communication delays.
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Blue Law Relegated in Weston Sunday Opening
Weston residents welcomed a Sunday reopening allowed by Prosecutor Bennett. Local druggists and safe drink stands could sell Sunday newspapers, ice cream and cigars after nearly a year under the ban. The change surprised but pleased the community.
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Administrator Qualifies for Eliason Estate with Bond
Walter Eliason qualified as administrator of George W. Eliason’s estate with a $2000 bond posted by Fidelity and Deposit Company. Appraisers are A. S and T. W. Fleming and S. B. Iseman. Constable Robert M. Noon arrested Simeon Hedges, a Black man, and jailed him for a hearing in Magistrate R. Edward Kidd’s court on immoral conduct with a woman, following a raid on a Black resort in Glen Elk City by county police.
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Allegheny College to honor famed athletic stars reunion
Meadville Pa Mayan There will be a reunion during Allegheny College s centennial celebrations next month Twenty one former gridiron stars and team captains will attend informal exhibits on athletic progress since 1913 Allegheny s teams boast a flawless season and notable wins over Carnegie Tech Rochester and Grove City Basketball crowned state champions with an eleven and one record Syracuse loss the sole setback of the year Notable stars include Osh Graham Dotterer Munhall Cox and Dobbs among others who carried the blue and gold in football basketball and track
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Russians Continue To Be Driven Back Front Wide News
Report from London states Russians retreating in western Galicia as Austro German forces push toward Przemysl. British and French troops widen their attacks on a broad front despite German concentration in Flanders and France. Lusitania sinking fuels British recruiting fever and public support.
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Parlor Prayer Meeting Set For Adamston Home
A parlor prayer meeting will be held at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs W M Carr in Adamston. All women are cordially invited to attend. Mrs McGaugeey of the Hamilton party will be leader.
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Farmers Meeting Notices At West Milford And Shinston
County agent announces farmer meetings at West Milford on Thursday May 18 at 1 pm and at Shinston on Friday May 14 at 1 pm. He will also be at the same place each Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. Call to express interest and arrange attendance.
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Ten More Bodies Brought To Port In Lusitania Toll
Queenstown reports ten Lusitania disaster victims brought ashore with six men and four women identified among the decayed remains. A tug ferried bodies to Queenstown while relatives of survivors linger for further identifications. A Connecticut connection is noted in papers found on two bodies.
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Four Drowned in Ohio River Current Near Midland
Four persons, including William H. Taylor chief engineer of the dam and his wife Celol and children Celol 13 and Stanley 6, drowned when a yawl they rode was swept over dam No 7 in the Ohio river near Midland Pa. Bodies not yet recovered.
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Cain Wilson defends speech amid naturalized Americans crowd
In Philadelphia CAIN Wilson said his remarks were not a policy declaration but addressed newly naturalized Americans in attendance. The report notes Jarecia references and political tensions as a background to the May events at BLUEFIELD. Michael J. Cullinan and Thomas J. Beara were elected state officers at the Knights of Columbus meeting. Ray Shook remains jailed awaiting a bootlegging case hearing before Justice Jackson V. Carter after Broad Oaks arrest by deputies.
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President Deliberates on Lusitania Policy
Washington May 11 The president said he would decide on the policy to follow in the Lusitania case once he has all elements in mind. He added he has nothing to add beyond last Saturday night statement that he is earnestly yet calmly considering the right course of action and acting with deliberation and firmness.
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National Prohibition Night At Tabernacle Sees Six Decisions
A long week of prohibition services continues at the Tabernacle with nightly meetings and daytime shop sessions led by Mr. Taylor. Dr. H. G. Hope of Washington spoke to a large mixed audience, six decisions reported, and plans for many events next week including a baton of meetings and a prohibition demonstration led by Mayor Gordon and the police.
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