Diplomatic Interests Arranged If Austria Italy Sever Ties
In Washington on May 18 both Austria and Italy requested U S care for their diplomatic interests in Rome and Vienna should severance of diplomatic relations occur The U S government instructed its embassies in Rome and Vienna to be ready to act in the matter.
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Car
Mmecer
WASHINGTON, D_Ci
Austria
Italy
United States
Rome
Vienna
Washington
Russian Situation Prompts Pessimism in London News
London dispatches report widespread pessimism over Russia's war prospects as retirements on the Son er and halted offensives on the Vistula fold into concerns. Turkish defenses at Gallipoli prove costly for attackers, while weather and Allied positions in France and Belgium stall advances. Bar on Fisher resignation fuels coalition talk though no clear war shift emerges.
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London
England
Petrograd
Riter
Jefe
Vistula
Galicia
Achi Baba
Geliipoli
France
Belgium
la Bassee
Arras
Baron Fisher
First Sea
Raty
S Cid
Rome
Baye’ Een
Great Mass Meeting Thanks Dominions and Colonies
London May 18 a great mass meeting in Guild Hall voted thanks to dominions and colonies for men and money and praised Canadians in France and Australians at Gallipoli Prime Minister Asquith and opposition leader Andrew Lloyd were the principal speakers at the event.
Only a Miracle Seen to Avert War Now
Rome dispatch from Berlin reports a grim telegram claiming only a miracle can avert war between Italy and Austria. The short parliamentary interlude ends and Italian despatches suggest a general belief that war is possible without immediate decisive action.
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Berlin
London
Rome
Rapeblatt
Tizlian
Isner
Haly
Sastria
Operations at Straits Reviewed by British
A terse wartime update reviews recent operations at the Dardanelles, noting British assessment and Mediterranean force dispatch. The report mentions progress and ongoing pace, with continued coverage to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straits
State Senate Near Tie On First Revenue Test
Charleston May 1s The Senate showed strength for revenue measures by approving a Rosenblum resolution to form a committee to study state finances before revenue bills. The vote was 16 to 14 with administration leaders opposing extended consideration and the House pending bills include auto license increases and road bond proposals as the session adjourned until tomorrow.
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Charleston
Senate
Rosenbloom
Beckwith
Fox
McCuskey
Kump
Talbott
Morton
Lowe
Hoge
Hatfield
Hawley
Marshal
Rosenblum
Struther
Corlter
Noel—Carter
Graf
Gregorz
Blessing
Miller
England
Steed
McAboy
Goodykoontz
McClung
White
Parrish
Keim
Billings
McCrum
Goodbey
House
Porter
Hancock
Swicett
Trier
Hershman
Roane County
White ‘Alderson
Summers
Tomine
Steamer Drumcree Sunk After Torpedo Attack
The British steamer Drumcree bound for Cardiff from Barry was torpedoed in the English Channel. Crew and passengers were rescued by a Norwegian steamer after a second torpedo struck as it sank, with the Norwegian vessel taking aboard all aboard.
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Cardiff
Wales
London
Barry
English
Miss Kennedy Dead at 17 in Northview Home
Margaret Kennedy aged 17 dies after lingering tuberculosis at Northview home of grandmother Mrs Sarah Kennedy. Survived by father Edward Kennedy and sisters Mrs Nitah Gilbert and Mrs Audrey Graves of the city. Funeral at 2 PM Friday at Mrs Sarah Kennedy home, burial in Masonic cemetery.
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Margaret Kennedy
Sarah Kennedy
Northview
Edward Kennedy
Nitah Gilbert
Audrey Graves
Masonic Cemetery
Harrisville Southern Railroad Formal Opening Announced
Harrisville West Virginia plans a May 25 formal opening of the Harrisville Southern Railroad connecting to the Baltimore and Ohio main line at Cornwallis. The eight mile standard gauge line promises a celebratory debut with artillery, fried chicken baskets, and a free ride for attendees. The project, led by W Stout, aims to showcase the taxless town’s pride as the unique crossroads of oil and gas country.
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Harrisville
Baltimore and Ohio
Cornwallis
West Virginia
United States
Harrisville Southern
Hughes River
Pete
Stout
Taxtess
Hich
W- Va
Eas
Distress in Mexico Evident Near Vera Cruz
Reports from Vera Cruz describe growing economic hardship in Mexico with a corn line forming as the poor queue for scarce rations. Passengers arriving in Vera Cruz say the situation is visible near General Carranza's headquarters and affects women and children.
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Galveston
Tex
Mexico
Vera Cruz
General Carranza
Vere Cruz
Cabinet reshuffle in Britain during wartime under Asquith
London reports a definite cabinet reorganization plan under war conditions outside Downing Street with leaders from non Liberal groups consulted. Belief exists that Fisher may stay as first sea lord under a new first lord of the admiralty and Lord Reading could become lord chancellor, though Jewish faith sparks debate. Marriage licenses listed include I Williams Shinn and Elizabeth Borer and George Laughlin and Virginia St Michael.
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London
Downing Street
Asquith
Barom Fisher
Admiralty
Hom
Lord Reading
England
Novel method. Rome residents clash with consulates in phonograph protest
In Rome near Gregorian street residents have installed phonographs in windows aimed at the German and Austrian consulates. Day after day the devices blare Italian national airs, delivering a visual and audible protest to official representatives.
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Rome
Paris
Austria
Germany
Gregorian Street
Bills Passed in Harrisburg Expand State Workmen Compensation
Harrisburg May 19. The legislature approved seven bills creating a second system of workmen's compensation as urged by Governor Brumbaugh, signaling potential signing into law. Also approved were a constitutional amendment for highway bonds and a two mile tax for trunk sewer construction, plus measures extending coal miners under compensation. House and Senate ready to adjourn after revenue bills pass.
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House
Senate
Malicious pool hall damage leads to arrest near Orlando
Sheriff Ross F Stout and a pair of blood hounds traced a night-time break in at L E Skimmers pool room in Orlando to a 17 year old youth. The suspect was later arrested in Weston after a formal complaint. The motive reported is a grudge against the pool hall owner.
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Ross F. Stout
Orlando
L. E Skimmer
Lace Wolfe
Harrison County
Sheri
Skinner
Weston
Wolfe
Willful Murder Verdict In Zeppelin Raid Case
Coroners jury at Ramsgate England returned a verdict of wilful murder in the John Smith case. The deceased died from shock after injuries sustained in the Zeppelin raid on Monday. The coroner suggested the jury should hold someone responsible for the warlike action.
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Associates Sree
Ramsgate
England
Emperor William
John Smith
Germany’s Reply on Submarine Rules Delayed
Germany’s reply to the American note will take at least a week, likely ten days, and may outline submarines acting toward all merchantmen. The plan would allow passengers to evacuate only if ships are unarmed or cargo and passengers are separated, with the United States preserving its citizens’ high seas travel rights. John O’Hare returned Wednesday from a business trip cast.
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REED
Washington
Germany
United States
Greatest Night Yet at the Tabernacle
A religious revival scene fills Clarksburg as Merchants and Employers Night with Mammoth draws packed crowds. announcements and sermons spark broad participation among professionals and city residents, with reports of transformed lives and widespread spiritual fervor across Tuesday and Wednesday events.
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Tabernacle
Clarksburg
Howe
Ome
Se Pereira
Dr Hamilton Appreciated by Clarksburg Officials
A May 20 1915 letter from Clarksburg West Virginia city officials and police thanks Dr John Hamilton for public encouragement of good government. The mayor chief of police and department members express gratitude for advice and precept guiding higher standards of life and conduct and offer future courtesies during his stay.
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John S Hamilton
Clarksburg
West Virginia
John Hamilton
W- Va
Department of Police
City of
Clarkspurt
G. H. Gordon
H. L. Brooks
Preparedness Over Peace debated at Mohonk Lake conference
Dr. Joan G. Hibben of Princeton challenged disarmament advocates urging wise preparedness rather than weapons buildup. He warned against underestimating national emergencies and cautioned against peace propaganda in schools. He stressed avoiding catastrophic human losses if war comes and noted the era’s high tensions and suspicion.
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Dey Asocrates
Circuit court actions decree sale and partitions
Wednesday morning actions include decree of sale in Oliver M Reager versus Sandi I Berenson and decree confining distribution report in Jesse Ashcraft versus Guy Crime et al. Commissioners were appointed to partition lands in Arnold Strother versus Sevilla J Strucher and Andrew J Watson v Mar A ple Oi and Gas Company settled for 442.77. Dismissal discussed in Charles W Brandon case against J N Wilkinson et al.
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Circuit Court
Oliver M
Sandi I. Berenson
Jesse Ashcraft
Guy Crime
Charlies W. Brandon
J. N. Wilkinson
Boy Injured In Tram Accident Near Bridgeport
Seven year old Dent Highcock, son of William and Aislinn Highcock of Industrial, suffered a severe leg injury when he fell under a moving Monongahela Valley Traction car near stop five. His right leg was crushed and amputated three inches below the knee at Kessler Hospital after the accident Tuesday afternoon.
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Dent Highcock
Ais
Willam Hishcock
Industrial
Bridgeport
Monongahela Valley Traction Company
Kessler Hospital
Tracked by hounds men arrested on theft charge
Manuel Reduges Solantino Redugez and Ariello Gorzaley Spanish laborers were nabbed at Zeising by sheriff deputies Wolf and Caulfield. They face a magistrate hearing on stealing 282 dollars worth of clothing and items from a boarding house trunk. Hounds traced scent through rooms to linked suspects and recovered some items but missing money remains unfound.
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Manuel Reduges
Solantino Redugez
Ariello Gorzaley
Zeising
Laco Wolf
Leo Caul—field
Birth Announced for Olive Maurine Burnside in Pittsburg
Relatives report the birth of Olive Maurine Burnside, daughter of Mr and Mrs S E R Burnside of Pittsburg, on Saturday morning. Mr Burnside is a noted young lawyer formerly living here. Also noted are notes about Mrs Lillie M Rush as executrix of her late husband’s will and other incomplete probate details.
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Olive Maurine Burnside
Burnside
Pittsburg
Lillie M. Rush
Chauncey P
Glenna F. Wiliams
Cart
White
Darius S. Lawman
Praize
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I. Wiliams Shinn
Ehzs
Beth Borer
George R Laughlin
Virginia St Michael
Pennsylvania
John O'Hare
the Tabernacle
Mammoth
Ied LO
First Methodist Episcopal — Church
DR. Hamilton
Mohonk Lake
Princeton
Mrs. Rush
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