Germany orders German citizens in US to observe laws
Germany through Count von Hernstorf instructed all German consuls in the United States to urge German citizens to scrupulously obey American laws and refrain from any actions outside the law. Berlin officials said the move aims to prevent plots or lawlessness by sympathizers and to prevent export of unrest, with no U. S. action behind it.
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Washington
Nay
Germany
Couny von Hernstorff
Tmbassys
United
Tk Wan
Se Wax
Spocie Ences
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Berlin
United States
Count von Bernscrift
Count von Bernatortz
Borin
Toreten
Naxsport Frauids
Hows Lets
Navy reorganization plans to elevate Coffman and others
Plans for a major Navy reorganization to be announced by Secretary Daniels include Admiral Fletcher advancing to commander in chief and Vice Admiral Mayo moving up from the fleet division. Rear Admiral Dewitt Coffman is slated to become vice admiral as part of changes effective June 19 after Admiral Viethner completes his term.
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Washington
Dantela
Fletcher
Henry J. Mayo
Kla Mak
Metsher
Rebellion Uprising Plans Tied to Foreign Help Hearings
London May 18 testimony at the royal commission on the Irish rebellion shows government advance warning of preparations for an uprising aided by German sources. Sir Matthew Nathan testified that Irish leaders, then in possession of intelligence, moved to arrest and discuss actions before the rebellion began.
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London
Royal Commission
Matthew Nathan
Ireland
IuMeleut
Matthew
West Virginia Optometrists Plan Ninth Convention
The ninth annual convention of the West Virginia State Association of Optometrists will be held at the Waldo hotel Monday and Tuesday. Officers include president AB Scott Pallmont, vice president Dr John Lewis Beard of Charleston, second vice president C B Lively of Huntington, third vice president P Smallet of Martinsburg, secretary and treasurer Charles G Wilson of Salem, state president Dr John Lawin Beard of Charleston.
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West Virginia State Association of Optometrists
Waldo Hotel
Ab, Scott, Pallmont
John Lewis Beard
Charleston
C. B. Lively
Huntington
P. Smallet
Man Convicted in Conspiracy Case Receives Jail Term
In Wheeling on May 18 the case of Frank Cavaille charged with conspiring to violate liquor shipment regulations ended with a guilty verdict. Judge Dayton overruled defense motion and Cavallo received a jail term of months and a $200 fine. Local counsel name not clearly legible.
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Wheeling
Frank Cavaile
Clarkeburg
Tralian
Dayton
Hoyee
Gatengant
Cavallo
Ohio County
Bribery charges hit New York tobacco tax collectors
Christopher J Fortman a long time deputy internal revenue collector was arrested on a warrant for demanding and taking bribes from tobacco dealers in return for falsifying reports. Several other collectors expected to be arrested as graft probe widens costing the government over 200000 in ten days. F E Drew and Lloyd Cunningham along with John Lee Coulter and Frank Treadway noted in City.
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New York
Christopher J. Fortman
Internal Revenue Coletlor
United States
McDonald
Wilson to Speak at Walington Meeting
President Wilson accepted an invitation to speak here next week at a League to Enforce Peace gathering led by former President Taft. He urged a postwar world with a united peacekeeping league. The county elementary exams concluded Friday with eighth graders tested in multiple towns. A marriage license was issued to Charles H. Carr and Haset I. ahaiugh.
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Walington
Wilson
League
Taft
All Nations
General Lilly to Speak Here at Courthouse Friday Night
Abe Lilly the General Lilly will address a large audience at the courthouse Friday at 8 15 pm. Local Republican supporters are preparing for a sizable reception and turnout as Lilly campaigns for the governorship. He has drawn crowds across the state and will be greeted by Rosie Republicans escorting him to the meeting with a regimental band to provide music.
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W. G. Osborn
Geemral
Abe
Lilly
Court House
Tilly
West Virginia
Ritchin County
Parkersburg
Will
Gregory
Aituit Rifst
Kreeape
Air Attacks Near Rome Reported by Italian HQ
A May 18 dispatch from Italian headquarters says Austrian air forces staged multiple attacks on towns near Rome vicinity. The raids caused minor material damage with no lives lost and no military gains reported.
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Mecce Te Prea
Rome
Cat Utline
Nero
Vani
Urges Pastors Sign Peace League Initiative Sent Letters
Ex-President Willem S Tart heads a church cooperation committee urging pastors to explain the No League to Enforce Peace program on Peace Sunday May 21. Signatories include Bishop LT Wilson, Hamilton Holt, Fred Smith, and Taft of the League to Promote Peace.
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League
New York
Willem S Tart
LT. Wilson
Methodist
Shatler Mathews
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Charles 8.MacFarland
J. B. Ramanaynder
Arthur 7. Brown
Hamilton Holt
Fred. Smith
Taftin
Ufores Pence
Philadelphia
Ray
H. R. Hene
John Tamkin
Hearings Resume on Clarkabore Gas Rate Petition
Hearings resumed on the Clarkabore Light and Heat Company petition to raise its gas rate for consumers in the section. Judge Emy Morgan of the state utility service commission presided as the oral session opened.
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Clarkabore Light
Emy Morgan
Staterpulli¢Iservice! Commission
Damaged Property After Overturned Wagon Collision
A wagon driven by a fordigace Heried aero fie bridae collided with a overhead bridge in Glen WX injuring the driver. The wagon overturned near Homer Lynch's home and damaged a porch wall. A horse involved in the incident was wounded and fled toward nearby houses before being stopped. Meanwhile William K. Thompson announces Republicans and Democrats fielding bids for school and board seats in Simpson district and Coal Market. London report: Sir Bernard Gray says Britain has sought Vatican mediation to persuade Germany to abandon submarine warfare.
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Morninem
Homer Lynch
Wil
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Lynch Bom
Doug Mweh
Wiliam K. Thompson
Board of Placation
Simpson
Mathews
Noble Nuition
Coal Market
Abandoning Navy Build Plan Faces Senate Vote
Washington May 18 The House naval committee voted to abandon the five year building program urged by Secretary Daniels. They will instead push five battle cruisers and about twenty five cruisers under the current navy bill. The war front notes a recent Austrian offensive with new positions reported on the Doberdo plateau.
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Washington
Tha Hou
Daniols
Knights Templar State Conclave Ends Amid Memorial and Parades
The Grand Commandery concludes its annual state conclave with a funeral for Edward Dugan and a Rotarian style parade. Officers and attendees from Parkersburg to Weat Virginia attend the ritual at the temple hall amid complex ceremonial sessions and a wide procession.
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Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar
Austrian Offensive Reported on Italian Front in Tyrol
A distorted wartime item notes Austrian forces advancing on the Tyrolean front and pushing into areas of northern Italy. The account references a large-scale offensive anticipated for some time, with emphasis on the Austrian military push and strategic implications.
Soap Shortage Report From Colmanus and Ascension Line
Fragmentary telegraph style dispatches describe a soap shortage near Colmanus and Ascension. Military communications mention Major Valle and J. Pedahing's Expeditionary command amid limited supplies. Reports indicate disruption of provisioning and mobility concerns impacting local operations.
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NoMay
Carrange
Ascension
Sannes
Aloo
Anurieum
ML Valle
Noroiah
Meid
Gocaral
J. Pedahing
Otnarwlay
Whitten Visits State for Republican Attorney General Nomination
JWOGE WHITTEN, a judge and Republican candidate for attorney general, toured much of the state meeting Masonite members and seeking support. He appeared in Interiat and Dalen, receiving warm encouragement. County officials toured Elk Creek area, inspecting a bridge project for Pool.
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Johnny Whitten
Generil
Elty
Whiten
Tate
Kia
Wreater
Whitten Tnene
Wanto
Pool Trea
Elk Creek
Burial in Maroneo Cemetery for Lucy Lacy at 2130 Friday
Funeral services for Lucy Lacy a 42 year old colored woman who died at her home on Flat Street Tuesday night will be held Friday at 2:30 PM at the Colored Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church on Henatrset. J H Forking of Wildeling will have charge of the services and burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery.
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Lucy Lacy
Col‘ored
Fliat Street
Colored Trinity Methodist Hp Acopal
Henatrset
Tio Ttey
J. H. Forking
Wildeling
Masonic Genatery
Germans Repulsed with Heavy Losses in Verdun Front
May 1 dispatch reports German attacks on Verdun front repulsed with heavy losses. Allied counterfire and trench fighting near Ayocopre and Meuse region limited German gains as French and Allied forces stoutly held positions despite relentless assaults. Several German casualties and captures noted in the latest routine battlefield update.
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Verdun
Gorman Trenchien
Meuse
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