German Forces Gain Footing on Verdun Front
Paris May 1 violent fighting resumed on the Verdun front with two German divisions attacking French positions in Avocourt wood and near hill 287 east of Ayocourt. The main attack failed but the Germans gained footing at a small post south of hill 287.
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Apposiateo Pneant
Paris
Verdun
Avocourt Wood
Metse
Flehl
Angerial
Dolante
Argonne
Kiffen Rockwell
Atlanta
Hartmanns-Wellerkopf
Dilly Arrives for Republican Nomination Campaign Visit
Attorney General A. A. Lilly, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, arrived in the city this morning and will address a gathering at the court house on Ada Street at 2 o clock. He is also slated to meet supporters at a hotel.
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A. A. Lilly
Republian
Ada St
Italians Launch Vigorous Counter Strokes On Front
Parlin May 19 Austrian troops push on the Italian front amid a May 18 official report of ongoing counter actions by Italy. Austrians crossed the Luan valley and took Coalabella, a strategic position previously held by Italians for months.
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Ony Aunocyaraa Pacee
Parlin
Polnia
Italiana Tra
Luan
Coalabella
Aupitians
Colenrin Pleaceri
Vhlets
Hamris
Steamers Assembled to Transport Ships Across Front
Report claims a hundred and fifty steamers have been assembled and waxed for use by Allied forces. The note also suggests plans for naval movement and mobilization of troops and munitions amid tensions. Officials warn of a possible Allied action against Albanian positions occupied by Thallans.
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Aesper Pais
German forces capture French trenches on Verdun front
Berlin dispatch reports that French trenches on both sides of the Harcourt Esnes high road on the Verdun front west of the Meuse have fallen to German forces. The war office lists nine French officers and 120 men as prisoners. The capture reaches near the southern corner of Ducks Wood.
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Berlin
Nay
Harcourt- Esnes
Verduc
He Meuse
War Office
Ducks ’Wood
Many Vessels Sinked by German Sea Forces Reported
A wartime dispatch states that German and Austrian forces have sunk a total tonnage of 671 500 across multiple ships including vessels sunk in April. The May 9 sinking of a ship named weasel is blamed on boiler explosions as reported on arrival in Liverpool. Bockhannon notes a local glass company closure for summer, hinting at broader wartime disruption.
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Tanuary
Aubma. Fine
Jam
Weip Cymrie
Liverpool
Bockhannon
Thin
Dave
Peknocratio
Mexican Cowboys Rout A Bandit Band
About 24 hours after the Maratha n Texas report, 21 Mexican cowboys from the Wearnt noch at Bableora attacked a band of bandits near Madera. They killed two leaders, wounded others, and captured six prisoners. The raid followed thefts from the Hoarat ranch and sparked a guerilla clash, leaving Villa bandits totaling around 250 since the U S punitive expedition began across the border nine weeks ago. Cowboys seized horses and rifles, delivering prisoners to Carranza authorities in Madera.
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Abbogiayed
Pease
Neail Namiquipa
Wirelenn
Colurbua
Bableora
Madera
Firoon
Rory
Ateratro Domingues
Pedro Cake No
Carranza
Borsaa
Hoarat
Alain
Presbyterian church plans interdenominational evangelistic body
Atlantic City May 19 The 127th General Assembly adopts a plan for a nationwide interdenominational evangelistic organization to mobilize and fund revivals under church supervision. Directors and a wealthy benefactor will shape, fund, and direct district evangelists to coordinate large revival efforts nationwide. Pittsburgh May 13 South Penn Oil directors declare a quarterly dividend of 35 cents and a special $3 dividend. Youngstown May 19 manufacturing strikes in Crab Creek district largely end. Republic Rubber plant sees about 700 of 1100 workers back on the job.
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Atlantic City
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Church In America
Tay Bord
Youngstown
Crab Creek
Republic Rubber
Hartman jailed on whiskey in a public place charge
Hartman jailed awaiting a magistrate hearing after deputy sheriff found a pink bottle of whiskey on his person in a public area near First Street. Officers had suspected illicit bootlegging activity and placed Hartman in county jail following arrestThursday afternoon.
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Terie
Susey Hartman
Firat Street
Bhorlm
Laco Wolfe
Hartman
Bualunas
Hughes Elects Bishop At Methodist Conference
Hughes of Pasadena California elected bishop at the general conference in Saratoga Springs New York on the twelfth ballot receiving 549 votes four more than needed He is the brother of Bishop Edwin J Hughes of San Francisco.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Matt 8. Hughes
Pasadena
Call
Edwin J
San Francisco
Helen Keller to Speak in Buckhannon and Weston
Helen Keller will lecture on happiness at Buckhannon and Weston this Saturday night, drawing large interest as the noted author and activist appears in western West Virginia. Special trains will carry attendees from Elkview and Weston, with stops at multiple towns on both legs.
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Buckhannon
Wesleyan College
Helen Keller
Herm
Elklos
Weston
Elkdan
Junior
Bolington
Philipp
Century Junction
Homer
Lorentz
Mies Keller
Dean
Buckhan
Pepe Rainieye
Public Address Questions Lilly on Prohibition Stance
A-E Lilly faces a public address at Clarksburg Court House in West Virginia asking him to answer plainly yes or no if elected governor he will enforce liquor laws and whether he would seek to repeal any prohibitions. The telegram notes prior charges of inconsistent views on prohibition and warns that silence would imply shifting positions for personal gain.
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A. A. Lilly
Tomke
Court House
Clarksburn
Poyerion
West Virginia
Lilly
General Lilly
Pelegram
Watt
West Virgina
Ayust Virginia
Rooneysit
Roosevelt denounces pork-barrel in national defense speech
Theodor Roosevelt rails against hyphenated Americanism and pork-barrel methods in defense policy. He urges universal military service and decisive action, criticizing inaction and money-minded politics while addressing supporters and delegates in Michigan.
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Roosevelt
Detroit
Mich
Theodore Ropangel
Michigam
Republican National Conventios
Ford
Nebruaka
Penorylvania
Lilly Unfit to Be Governor Says Hatfield in Fiery Speech
Governor Hatfield declares Lilly unfit for governor in a sensational address, accusing him of dishonesty and threatening impeachment. The speech targets Lilly’s candidacy, denouncing corruption and vowing to defend the public interest against party bosses and alleged graft.
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Hatfield
Unclear text about a new institution and patronage in Wheeling
Fragmentary report describes a new institution and mention of patronage in Wheeling. It references a building, supply, and a reported lack of concealment while noting actions around price and raids. The readable parts are inconsistent and partial.
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Wheeling
Ragortin
Inter Yala
Court records from Clarksburg show African American defendants
In Clarksburg May 10 a judge outlines sentences for several defendants including Digon of Riley Willan Hyde Clarkainirg and others in Connolinville for multiple charges. Other defendants face jail terms for assault and concealment of weapons, with fines and varying month long terms reported.
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Uniontown
Ore Jidge J. G. Yao Byeharligan
Riley
Willan Hyde
Clarkainirg
Negro
Connolinville Forlareany
Nanit Cage
Eluthiin
Coats
Aiorly Day
John Solaman
Jal
Damaged suit filed over gasoline explosion injuries
A damaged OCR fragment references a damage suit involving G. Tarrick and the Claykabueg Transfer and Bioraxy Company over a gasoline explosion. The readable portion mentions personal injury, court proceedings, and various misread details, but the text is fragmented and unclear overall.
Hanging Incident Reported in Texas Case at Brownsville
Vexed May 19 report from Brownsville states execution in a high profile case linked to Amexienne health crisis. Names Afel Qualdes Chupa and Jono Mucnrmtro listed among those tied to the raid on Sebastian Cameron County on August 6, 1915. Fourteen Mexicans involved in the action, with serious charges connected to the Heath at A. Ata and Klagon.
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Trownsville
Vex
Afel
Qualdes Chupa
Jono
Ata
Klagon
Charles
Sebestian
Cameron County
Mexten
No Response to American Policy Cited in Confidential Advice
Proceedings detail Washington delaying any reply to United States concerns. The document cites confidential guidance from Roland and Pakistan’s stance on the political matter. The report notes the submarine controversy and mentions anticipated nonresponse from the advisors.
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United States
Fina
Rolin
Captain Dusk Returns to Duty on Baltimore and Ohio Trains
Captain COT and Tank Af the Pilahirg Pullman on Baltimore and Ohio trains Non 7 and In on duty once more after a prokay in Butler Pennsylvania. Porter Bilis, one of the sant gonial in the service, is also beck on the run after a trip to California.
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Cot. Tank
Pilahirg Pullman
Baltimore and Ohio
Butler
Porter Bilis
California
Train Sleeper Schedule for Republican and Prohibition Conventions
A garbled notice lists sleeper departures for the Republican and Prohibition national conventions from Wheeling. One sleeper leaves at 8 pm on June 1 and another at 5 am the same day. The train travels via Zanesville, Parelarw burk, and Cincinnati, ending in Chicago.
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Baltimore and Ohio
WIL Obarata
Ataic
Republicrn
Pro
Chicago
Jain
Zanesvill
Frank
Tupi
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