Allied Success in War Stirs Gallant Exchange of News
Newspaper reports gauge Allied momentum as French advance between La Basse and Arras could force a German retreat on a wider front. British commentators note French gains may widen gaps while northern lines hold. Eastern Galicia shows 1,500,000 German troops near Przemysl as Russian counter moves emerge. Rumors of conscription and a political cabinet reshuffle suggest Italy may soon join the Allies, with Salandra expected to seek the king’s support.
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Jimvesim
Joffre
la Basse
Arras
Galicia
Przemysl
West Galician
Fbukowina
Lord Haldane
Nation
Publc
Italy
Salandra
Russians Fall Back to Strong Positions Along San
London May 14 The Russians pull back to fortified lines along the San River in central Galicia as German pressure shifts west. Fresh Russian troops engage the German flank, easing center strain while cavalry supported by artillery strikes on the wings intensify amid ongoing Polish front activity. The Russian retreat from Lopkow is linked to exposure at Tarnow and the Kissian city flank, with lines entrenched along the Inner Vitloka at Dembica.
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Ny Aesociatee Press
Pethogead
London
San
Galicia
Baie
Sktermiowice
Rava
Dembica
Tarnow
Besieged Americans Seek Aid at London Consulate
Germans and Austrians besieged the American consulate in London on May 14 asking protection for themselves and children. The consul general, Robert P. Skinner, received their statements but could only forward their requests to authorities as the expulsion decision and related actions unsettled the community.
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London
Asquith
Robert P. Skinner
Ison and Sect Institute
Fridas Tr
Italy’s cabinet resignations signal political divisions
The Italian cabinet resigned amid internal splits over neutrality as King Victor Emmanuel contemplates new ministers. Signor Giolitti leads the neutrality faction while Signor Manfredi and Signor Marcori hold top presiding posts. The move follows the cabinet’s failure to unify party lines before parliament convenes May 2.
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Cir Associates
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Signor Manfredi
Senate
Signor Marcori
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Giolitti
Italy
Emmanuel
Submarine Sank Off Northumberland Coast Claimed
On May 14 a German submarine was reported sunk in the North Sea. The steamer Collarane captain said his vessel struck a submerged obstacle near the Northumberland coast and oil appeared on the surface, suggesting a submarine was run down, though no sub was seen.
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Ye Tee Teleamans
Eng
North Sea
Collarane
Northumberland
Mayo Absent From Divorce Case in Scranton
Virginius Mayo, New Haven manufacturer linked to the Lillian Cook tragedy, did not appear in Scranton for his wife's divorce action. His absence led lawyers to presume he would not contest the suit filed by Florence Mayo, whom he wed in Binghamton in 1890, after a deputy sheriff served him in Philadelphia weeks earlier.
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Anton
Virginius Mayo
New Haven
Lillian Cook
Scranton
Florence Mayo
Binhampton
X.Y
Mayo
Philadelphia
Rioting in Milan Over Italian Cabinet Resignation
Dispatches from Milan report severe riots sparked by Italy's cabinet resignation. Faction clashes involved firearms and the situation is described as grave. In Worthington, Knox Tetrick dies at 66 after a brief illness. his wife Beary and brother Beary survive.
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Ome
Paris
Milan
Knox Tetrick
Worthington
Beary Tetrick
Note on Wilson's Demand for Neutral Travel Rights
London May 14 The Westminster Gazette reports President Wilson's note to Germany demanding that neutrals may travel on any sea route in neutral or belligerent ships. The paper says this safeguard is vital for present war aims and future world peace, marking a firm neutral power stance on wartime limits.
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Washington
United States
Berlin
Orlard
America
Germany
White House
Armany
New York
Ted
London
Wilson
Westminster Gazette
Thaw Case Heads to Jury on Mental Status
The appellate division of the New York Supreme Court on Friday refused to halt plans to place Harry K. Thaw's mental status before a jury. The prohibitory writ was dismissed, allowing submission to a jury next Monday.
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York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Harry K. Thaw
White Star Liner Cysric Sails for Liverpool Without Americans
The White Star liner Cysric left Friday for Liverpool in calm conditions with 965 aboard including 400 crew. Commander Beadwell announced daily boat drills and life preserver instructions for passengers during the Atlantic crossing.
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New York
Cysric
Liverpool
Caaptain Beadwell
Royal Naval Reserves
Atlantic
Fighting in Rain and War News From Europe and West Coast
French war report says rain hampered operations but German trenches southwest of Souchez were held and gains from Loos to Arras remained. Navy orders Admiral Howard to send a warship to Tobari bay to aid Esperanza colony attacked by Yaqui Indians. Drs. Rogden and Cherry return tonight from Huntington after West Virginia Medical Association meeting. Parlor gathering at Mrs W Brent Maxwell’s home on West Pike Street noted. Hamilton party invited the ladies to attend.
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Paris
Souchez
Loos
Arras
Los Angeles
Calif
the Aisne Yester
Navy Department
Howard
Tobari Bay
Mexico
Esperanza
Chester Rogden
C. Lcherry
Hufiigton
West Virginia Medical Association
W. Brent Maxwell
West Pike Street
Miss McGaughey
Hamilton Party
Bombs Dropped on Dutch Trawler Stravenhage in London Dispatch
A Ymukien dispatch reports the Dutch trawler Stravenhage was struck by three bombs dropped from an attacking aircraft coming from the west. The vessel reportedly displayed the Dutch flag yet the bombs exploded near the stern, causing damage.
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Uy Associates
London
Ymukien
Stravenhage
West
Dhe Sta
St Marys Minstrel Opens At High School Auditorium
Dabney Lee Smith stages The St. Marys Minstrel at St. Marys high school auditorium on June 4 and 5 under St. Marys Club auspices. The show features cast from Maiden-Clarksburg and local talent with special New York music, aiming as one of the citys best minstrels. Rehearsals are nightly, with a 8:15 start tonight.
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Dabney Lee Smith
St. Mary’s Club
St. Mary's
St. Mary's High School
Thursder
Mr. Smith
Clarksburg
Elks’ Lodge
Marcato
West Virginia
Fairmont
Grafton
Apacily
Smith
New York
Mr Smith
Harrisburg House Clears Reading Calendars In Brief Session
Harrisburg May 14 The House met briefly to clear the first and second reading calendars in preparation for the closing week of the session beginning next Monday night. A bill for inspecting bituminous coal mines was reported out of committee. The Senate passed a $50,000,000 highway improvement bonds issue and a House appropriation bill, disposing of several bills on second reading.
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Erevene
Harrisburg
House
Senate Pais
Ihway
Barnes defends policy as Roosevelt testimony denied
Syracuse New York May 16 William Barnes finishes direct testimony in supreme court defending his organization policy, denying portions of Theodore Roosevelt and L W France testimony and conflicting with William Loeb. He says the colonel reproached him in 1910 when he did not vote for the former president as temporary chairman of a State convention. His answers aimed to show the ruling influence of the defendant in the Republican party.
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Jay Aasccus
Syracuse
Wliam Barnes
Supreme Court
Vneodore Rosevelt
L. W. France
William Loeb
Writ Granted On Prohibition Law Challenge
Charleston May 14 The supreme court of appeals awarded a writ of habeas corpus returnable May 18 for Frank Kunick in Moundsville jail serving ninety days for violation of the Yost prohibition law He challenges the law’s provision making it an offense to carry intoxicants in an unlabelled container The ruling may yield a final state opinion on the statute now under dispute
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Charleston
Supreme Court of Appeals
Frank Kunick
Moundsville
Unick
West Virginia Sunday School Association elects leaders in Charleston
Charleston May 14 The West Virginia Sunday School Association today decided to hold the session next year at Morgantown R J Hubbard of Charleston was elected president and A T Armold of Wheeling was re elected secretary.
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Charleston
West Virginia Sunday School Association
Morgantown
R.J. Hubbard
A. T. Armold
Wheeling
Famous Singers Will Come Here Baseball Fatal
Hanover Pa May 14 Fifteen year old William Crawford was killed in an amateur baseball game after being struck in the temple by a pitched ball. He died a few minutes later. Later in the article, a note mentions musical meetings at the Tabernacle and an earnest appeal by Dr Hamilton preaching a sermon on a personal call.
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Hanover
William Crawford
Announcement of meetings and sermons in Bridgeport area
Friday events at Horner and Company store Bridgeport and Irvin Stealgs grove Stealey Heights with Mr Snyder speaking Seven Devils sermon. Saturday Hazel Atlas night with Where Are You sermon Sunday service at 11 a m for old folks and Shut ins 2 30 pm at the church meeting for men Does It Pay 188 men meeting 2 20 pm First Methodist Episcopal church meeting for women with Miss Daisy Hin and Broad Oaks Methodist Episcopal church with Milas McGaushey Speaking. More than a hundred attendees at tabernacle meeting last night 17 decisions raise total to 1217. Noon lunches at First Methodist Episcopal church grow campaign work. Prof A Roper from Chicago to lead music and Miss Straw to resume work Rev Fortesong of St Pauls with Miss Helen Hill to address women Sunday afternoon special for oil and gas men delegation from Bridgeport expected seats served
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Horner
Ipany’s
Bridgeport
Mass Meeringe
Irvin Stealgs
Stealey Heights
Snyder
Hazel-Atlas
Thernscle
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Daisy Hin
E Vangeliat
Broad Oaks Methodist Episcopal Church
Milas McGaushey
Mass Meeyns
the Tabernacle
Wom
Tabernacle Meeting
Wight
Main Street
Hamilton
Prof A, Roper
Chicaco
Roper
Miss Straw
Tuelt
Charleston
E. ©. Excell
Clarksburg
Fortesong
St Paul’s Methodist Church
Helen Hill
Carrie
Methodist Episcopal Church
City Land
Genteel Shop Opens In Clarkshoro With Modern Haberdashery
The Genteel Shop Company launches a new Clarkshoro store at 1 o clock Saturday morning offering a complete line of haberdashery and tailoring. L B Coserrande of Chicago leads the tailoring department. The firm promises popular prices, modern furnishings, and will distribute flowers at opening while officers C H Harding president and others welcome friends.
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Clarksburg
Gentes
L.? B. Coserrande
Chicago
Clarkshoro
C. H. Harding
G. E. Ketter
W. B.frantz
C. B. Mapie
W.E Harding
A. Lyons
War Fever Spreads as D Annunzio Speaks in Rome
May 14 in Rome amid Italian war fever a crowd gathered around the hotel housing Gabriele D Annunzio and cheered when he appeared on a balcony urging war. The procession then moved to Queen Margherita's palace where supporters roared. A clash with neutralists at Place San Silvestro damaged windows of German cafes before mounted police cleared the square.
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Imy Ameomiayaa
Rome
Paris
Italy
Gabriele D'Annuncio
Marcherita
San Sylvestro
Emden Heroes Arrive In Damascus After Long Escape
Lieutenant Muecke and a 50 man landing party from the German cruiser Emden arrived in Damascus after six months of wandering following their ship's sinking in the Indian Ocean. They were hailed as heroes in Germany and awarded the Iron Cross, with the lieutenant seeking command of a North Sea ship.
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Wey
Perse
Damascus
Syria
War of London
Muecke
Emden
Indian Ocean
Germany
North Sea
von Mencke
Asia
Cocos
Arabian
Lidd
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