Allied Success Question Marked by World War I Commentary
British and French reports echo German and French statements of early May as gains near Arras are touted. Analysts foresee a potential gap in German lines if French advances persist, while Russian counter moves unfold in Galicia and Bukovina. Italian cabinet upheaval sparks talk of Salandra’s return and Italy joining the Allies.
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Tme
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Arras
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Galicia
Praemys
Italy
Salandra
Washington eyes Berlin as Lusitania note goes forward
The United States awaits Germany’s reply to a note demanding disavowal of the Lusitania sinking and other harms to American rights. The White House stays silent pending Berlin’s response while President Wilson travels to New York on the Mayflower to review the Atlantic fleet.
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United States
Berlin
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Foreign Office
Germany
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White House
New York
Russians Fold to Strong Positions Along San River Front
London report says Russian lines strengthen along the San through central Galicia after retreating from Lopkow. German drive in west Galicia deemed ended as freed troops join center defense. Russian cavalry supported by mounted artillery presses wings near Skierniowice and Rawa. The right flank rests on the lower Wisłoka near Dembica, about twenty miles east of Tarnów.
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London
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Galicia
Skierniowice
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Wistoka
Dembica
Tarnow
Navy to send warship to Tobers Bay for Esperanza aid
A May 14 message says the Navy orders Admiral Howard to dispatch a warship to Tobers Bay Mexico to assist the American colony at Esperanza attacked by Yaqui Indians. Knights of Pythias leader Samuel B Montgomery reports Buckhannon Pythian Home plans are abandon ed and 75 000 dollars may become a pension fund for widows and orphans. A Paris duo claims discovery of a gangrene serum. More than two thirds of the cold world has appeared in fifty years.
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TELE
Los Angeles
Calif
Navy Department
Admiral Howard
Tobers Bay
Mexico
Esperanza
Samuel B. Montgomery
Kingwood
Knights of Pythias
West Virginia
Buckhannon
Italy’s King Receives Neutrals Amid Cabinet Resignation
In Rome King Victor Emmanuel III received Ignor Manfredti and Giolitti allies as Italy faces a cabinet resignation over its international policy. The ministers quit after failing to bridge rifts with Giolitti supporters, delaying parliamentary display of internal division and leaving Emmanuel to pick new advisers for Italy’s critical moment.
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Roide Ttaly
Newspaper man J G Shaw relocates to Haywood Junction
J G Shaw, a well known newspaperman, has moved his family to Haywood Junction and taken a comfortable home near the station. He will continue his work producing industrial write ups of state towns for the Fairmest Times and other papers.
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J. G. Shaw
Haywood Junction
Afr. Shaw
Dutch trawler reports bomb attack by airmissile near Ymuiden
A Ymuiden dispatch claims a Dutch trawler Stravenhage was bombed Wednesday by a westbound plane despite Dutch flag. The bombs exploded in the sea. Kenner Farley was sentenced by Justice Starcher to two months on county roads and a $100 fine for violating the prohibition tax, posting land for payment and being released from county jail after serving two months.
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London
Ymuiden
Stravenhage
West
Kenner Farley
Assistrate
W. E. Starcher
West Virginia mobilizes drive for better roads
On March 14, counties report active road building efforts statewide. Committees and speakers drive labor and money donations, with prizes from county courts and boards of trade for districts completing the most work. Gov and local leaders urge citizen turnout to support improvements and place West Virginia among states with better roads.
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UN Soc
Boards of Trade
Summers
T. H. Lilly
West Virginia
Submarine Sunk Off Northumberland Coast Report
On May 4 a German submarine was reportedly sunk in the North Sea as the steamer Collarane reached port claiming to have destroyed it by running it down off the Northumberland coast. No submarine was seen, but a submerged obstacle was struck and oily substance surfaced. Drs Chester R. Ogden and C Lenerry will return tonight from Holmeton after attending the West Virginia Medical convention.
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Northumberland
Chester R. Ogden
C. Lenerry
Holmeton
The
West Virginia Medical
St Marys Minstrel to Be Staged at City High School
Dabney Lee Smith will produce The St Marys Minstrels under St Marys Club at St Marys High School auditorium on Thursday and Friday June 5. Smith cites his prior Maid in Clarksburg success and aims for one of the citys best ever minstrels with New York music and local talent. Rehearsals run nightly at 8 15 in the high school building as Smith hones the plot and casts from previous shows.
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Dabney
Lee Smith
St. Mary's Club
St Marys High School
Mr. Smith
Clarksburg
Elis’ Lodge
Mareatoe
West Virginia
Fairmont
Grafton
St. Mary’s High School
Fighting in Rain Maintains Front Gains in France
Paris May 14 The French war office reports ongoing rain and slippery ground yet French forces held and extended gains from Loos to Arras. They say German blockhouses in the Aisne valley were silenced and several trenches levelled yesterday.
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TeLeman
Paris
French War Office
Souchez
Loos
Parlor Meeting Hosted by Hamilton Party Leader
A parlor meeting will be held at the home of Mrs W Brent Maxwell on West Pike Street at 3 o clock Saturday afternoon conducted by Miss McGausher of the Hamilton party. All the ladies of the city are cordially invited to attend.
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W. Brent Maxwell
West Pike Street
Miss McGausher
Hamilton Party
Cordimls
FIGHTERS Pinnell and Hess Arrested for Testing on West Pike Street
Ernest Pinnell and William Hess were arrested Thursday night by Officer Michael Joyce on West Pike Street. They will be arraigned before Mayor G. H. Gordon at 7:30 Friday evening in police court after posting bonds of 6.60. Another car owner was arrested for driving past a street car taking on passengers. Mayor Gordon orders officers to crack down on such violations of the automobile ordinance.
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Ernest Pinnell
William Hess
West Pike Street
Michael Joyce
G. H. Gordon
Gordon
Highland paper cites water works duty and sanitation
Scotland G Highland of Clarksburg W Va addresses the American Water Works Association in Cincinnati on water quality and sanitation. He argues water departments must analyze consumer premises and advise on home conditions, not just mains pressure. The convention ends today with next year in New York. Enos Tetrick dies at Worthington after brief illness at 64. his wife and brother survive.
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Scotland G Highland
Clarksburg
W. Va
American Water Works Association
Highland
New York
Enos Tetrick
Worthington
Henry Tetrick
Mrs Odell Dead Near Wyatt Widow of Joshua Odell
Mrs Odell an aged woman of near Wyatt is dead. She is widow of the late Joshua Odell and is survived by children and other relatives. The obituary notes her long life and local ties in the Wyatt area.
Fifteen year old dies after being struck in baseball game
In Hanover Pennsylvania on May 14 fifteen year old William Crawford died after a pitched ball struck his temple during an amateur game. He collapsed and died a few minutes later prompting emergency prayers and expressions of concern from local clergy.
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Hanover
William Crawford
Genteel Shop Opens In Clarksburg With Modern Haberdashery
At 10 o clock Saturday morning the Genteel Shop Company will open a new men s haberdashery and tailoring store in Clarksburg. The shop promises the latest styles and popular prices with a complete line of merchandise from renowned brands. Officers include C H Harding president H E Kettering vice president W B Frantz secretary treasurer with C B Majc W E Harding and C A Lyon among directors. Flowers will greet callers and staff will be on hand to welcome customers.
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Clarksours
C. H. Harding
HE. Kettering
W. B. Frantz
C. B. Maj
W.E Harding
C. A Lyon
WAR FEVER OME Paris May 34 Italy swells with war cries
War fever spreads through Italy and Paris reports. A crowd cheering intervention gathered at a hotel where Gabriele D Annunzio appeared on a balcony spurring war fervor. They then hailed Queen Margherita at her palace while prewar partisans clashed with neutralists in Place San Silvestro. Blackened windows marked the protest as mounted police cleared the square.
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Paris
Italy
Traiy
Gabriele D’annuncio
Margherita
San Sylvestro
Emden Heroes Return With Iron Cross Award
Lieutenant Muecke and a six dozen strong landing party from the Emden arrive in Damascus after six months of wandering. They are hailed as heroes in Germany and have been awarded the Iron Cross. The officer seeks command of a North Sea ship. Additional crew members, including Von Mencke, reportedly escaped Allied patrols aboard the schooner Asia.
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London
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Emden
Indian Ocean
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von Mencke
Asia
Personal Salvation Campaign Draws Hundreds At Tabernacle
More than a hundred residents of New Fair Grounds attended last night’s tabernacle meeting and occupied center seats. Evangelist Hamilton preached a personal call to salvation as individuals sought guidance. Seventeen decisions brought the total to 2,237. Noon luncheons at First Methodist Episcopal church boost planning for the campaign, with Prof. A Roper from Chicago to lead music, replacing Miss Straw. Helen Hill will address women at First Methodist on Sunday afternoon, urging all to attend. Sunday afternoon also focuses on oil and gas men from the region.
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New Fair Grounds
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Chicago
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Harleston
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Roper
Hamilton
Clarksburg
Foglesong
St Paul's Methodist Church
Helen Hill
First Methodist Episcopal’ Church
Itrand County
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