British Advance Near German Line Reported by Russian Dispatches
London reports say Field Marshal Sir John French announced British forces advanced nearly a mile into the German line northwest of La Bassée. French and French observers describe the move as a genuine break in the German positions, with others noting recapture of the ridge at Steenstrate and shifting German line dynamics near Ypres. Russian reports alongside warn of heavy defeats from central Poland to the Carpathians as Austro German forces pressure Danube fronts, while Italy’s entry remains a possible turning point in Allied strategy.
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Ypres
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Amerca
Italy
Flood tide of religious fervor and awakening in Hameton
A sweeping tide of religious enthusiasm marks a real awakening in Hameton Campaign as evangelist meetings flood the city. Dozens of adults sign cards for church unity, with 156 people making decisions Sunday and weeks of momentum building daily at tabernacle services.
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Christ
Uniting
French War Office Reports Progress On Front
Paris May 17 The French War Office issued an official statement reporting continued progress in Hot-Sas region. French forces occupied a strongly defended house and secured the east bank of the canal, capturing the first German line, taking 145 prisoners and four machine guns. A German counterattack failed, with no notable advances north of Arras aside from a fierce artillery duel and four counterattacks halted.
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Accouaren
Railroad free passes clamped as June first near
Rumors in railroad files report the end of widely granted free transportation for railroad employees. After years of liberal pass use across lines, curtailment is seen as a revenue measure. Meanwhile Gentry Brothers' Famous Shows arrive for two performances in the city this May, with promoters billboarding locally.
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Force of Men
iSeritore
Pookies to Meet Bee Trial Wednesday
Ralph Bee, jailed by Sheriff Ros F tue county for possessing a whiskey bottle in a public meeting, will be arraigned before Magistrate Jackson W Enjents in Khorassia. The trial is set for Carter at 3 o clock Wednesday. Bee was visiting a friend on Pewaird Street when stopped by Sheriff Stout who found the bottle.
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Tau
Governor Batchelders Address In Sutton Rally
The Hon. Alex Dulin of Sutton visited in town after noon Sunday to see his hospitalized relative. A mass meeting at the Sutton courthouse Saturday afternoon featured Governor E Batcheld, with about 1000 Republicans Democrats Progressives Socialists and Prohibitionists present. E G Rider county Republican chairman called the meeting which drew enthusiastic reception and a two hour discussion of state policies. Resolutions praised the governor tax policy state finances and the Huntington platform.
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Braxton
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Re_publican party
Auditors Compile Statement On J V Thompson Affairs
Auditors appointed to audit the entangled affairs of J V Thompson of Turontown Pa are at work in the city drafting a certified statement to close the $20 million debt. West Virginia holdings are being examined and certified by county clerks in Wetzel Marshall and others will follow in Monongalia Harrison and Doddridge counties under Corney W H Conavar supervision. The audit should finish in a week or ten days.
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West Wirginia
Wetzel
Marshall
Monongalis
Harrison
Doddridge
Corney
Conavar
Mighty Armada of Warcraft Gathers in New York Harbor
A vast fleet anchored in the Hudson near West Forty-first for a presidential naval review. President Wilson arrived aboard the Mayflower, reviewed ships, and rode through crowds with heavy security as officers, marines, and sailors formed parade units. The event capped ten days of Atlantic fleet visit and included a war game planned for the coast.
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Hudson River
United States
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Wilson
Washington
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Wallo
Citens
Police raid nets two men and one woman in Glen Elk house
A Clark street Glen Elk raid shortly after midnight led to two men named Pank Weber and L Bartholomew being fined 6.60 for immoral assembly. The woman identified as Mrs Eaton faces trial at 7 pm for running the house. Lieutenant Nicholas Whyte and Officers Sims Joyce White and Howe led the operation under Chief Brooks guidance.
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Pank Weber
L. Bartholomew
Eaton
Nicholas Whyte
Sims
Joyce
White
Howe
Brooks
Armenian Massacres Reported in Asiatic Turkey
In official Russian dispatches dated May 25 and received in London, Armenians in Asiatic Turkey are described as massacred and defending themselves against Turks and Kurds. The message says urgent help is needed and notes a mission prayer service at Christ Episcopal Church at 10 20.
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Armenia
Turkey
Urumish
Persie
Christ Episcopal Church
Lisbon Turmoil as Monarchists Lead Riots and Naval Ultimatum
A late despatch reports Lisbon calm fading as monarchists take charge of riots. The Almirante Reis sank after being hit. crew fled to shore and issued an ultimatum for government resignation by 1 a.m. Former Madeira governor Cunha is killed by a shell. James Castro led a force advancing on Lisbon to back government troops. Civilians seized weapons from artillery sheds and attacked republican guards near the interior ministry. ministry and finance buildings were damaged.
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Medeira
James Castro
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Ministry of the Interior
Fire report details slip from Yokofama port incident
Fragmentary text describes a ship named Chiro Maru heading to Yokofama with unclear details. Report mentions owners of the Chiyo Maru and a fire onboard, but the wording is garbled and specifics are missing.
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Yoko— Fama
Chiyo, Maru_dens
Greek King Constantine Fever Deepens Amid Illness
May 1 report from Athens notes King Constantine's fever worsened. Temperature and respiration increased with him gravely ill for over a fortnight, an illness that threatens his ability to attend to state affairs soon.
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Tardon
Athens
Constantine
Greece
Damage suit over injuries from alleged bad road in Sardis district
Trial in circuit court on Elijah Gain’s $200 damages suit against the county court for injuries from a bad road while riding in a sprog wagon. Gain says he was thrown from the wagon atop a ditch and severely hurt. Nonsalt entered in EM McWhorter et al v Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. Judgment for $26.87 given ROS Shott v Arthur Hill.
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Elijah Gain
Sardis
Gain
Auto Upset Injures Gerrard and Rittenhouse Parties
Miss Ethel Gerrard of Wilsorburs is hospitalized with two broken hips after a Sunday afternoon crash on West Milford road at Corks place. Alta Rittenhouse and Wilts Rittenhouse, Gregorys Run, suffer bruises but no hospital visit. The other car involved fled the scene. its occupants remain unidentified.
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Jacob Gerrard
Wilsorburs
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Cork’s Place
Milford Road
Wilts
Alta Rittenhouse
Ashby Rittenhouse
Gregory's
Transylvania Arrival at Greenock
The steamship Transylvania arrived safely at Greenock after sailing from New York. At 2 o'clock this morning reports indicate bonds of 13 50 were forfeited by a girl booth and rank in the strange headline filled fragment.
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Liverpool
Max
Coward
Transylvania
Greenock
New York
Revolution breaks out in Trieste amid Austrian rule
Dispatch from Rome via Paris on May 17 reports a Trieste uprising led largely by women as men join the colors. Crowds surround the governor's palace, shouting Death to Francis Joseph and Down with Austria while a manburned Austrian flag and emperor portrait.
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Paris
Triest
Baron von Friessekin
Francis Joseph
Austria
Allen Pays Fine for Disorderly Conduct at Home
Richard Allen, colored, paid a fine of $6.60 in police court Monday morning. He faced allegations of beating his wife when officers Sims and force arrived at the Glen Ble home Sunday night.
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Richard Allen
Allen
Offcers Sims
Ruffner Resigns Exponent American Editor to Depart
Joseph Ruffner Jr editor of the Exponent American resigns from his post and plans to leave by evening for Parkersburg. The move recalls past editors and the uncertain spirit of the paper.
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Exponent-American
Parkersburg
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Ruffner
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