Russian Advance Brings Cheer to England on Front
On the Western Front activity rises with artillery duels and signs of movement. German forces retreat earlier in the week, while British observers note a shift in momentum and morale improves in England amid the renewed clash.
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England
New London
Beter
Sharl
Courland
Nicholas
Przemysi
San
Petrograd
Aviens
Ei Bahr
Austria
Italy
Russia
Young declares candidacy for secretary of state in Charleston
Houston G. Young, chief clerk in the West Virginia secretary of state office, announces his race for secretary of state. Supported by political allies, he is a West Virginia native from Clarksburg, educated at Buckhannon's Wheeling and West Virginia University, and based in Charleston.
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Secretary of State’s
Charleston
Houston G. Young
Stuart F. Reed
Haring
Young
West Virgina
Secretary of State
Charles W. Swisher
Yours
Westleyan College
Buckhannon
West Virginia University
West
Nation Must Be Ready For War At Mohegan Lake
Secretary of War Garrison, speaking at Mohegan Lake May 20, urged strong national defense and preparation to deter aggression. He rejected isolation as safety and argued that prudent military readiness preserves self respect and prevents future conflict, while noting militarism must not override government conduct.
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Washington
Garrison
Hibben
Princeton
United States
Pation
Salome
Republic
Oscar Straus
New York
Turkey
Straus
Evangelist Dr Hamilton Sees 1821 Souls Saved So Far
Report shows Dr Hamilton's revival reaching 1821 salvations with a projected 2500 goal. Attendance includes bankers, teachers, doctors, engineers, and students from diverse states and nations. Sermon titled Some Things Fixed urged immediate conversion. tonight features regional representation.
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John S Hamilton
Hamilton
Suna
Bien
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Secant
Ohio
Spr
Taylor and Welch
Stan Aliss McGaughey
Holinoisi
Roper
Missouri
Jet Day
Britain
Christ
British War Casualty List Issued With 670 Officers
The British casualty list published in London on May 27 records 670 officers and 1,400 men. It notes about 100 Australian casualties at Gallipoli and 150 naval losses in the same area, with General Sir William Birdwood leading the wounded.
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London
Casalte
Gallipoli
Peniasis
William Birdwood
Astral
Dardanelles
Austrians Marshal Reinforcements for San River Stand
A dispatch from Austrian headquarters via London reports we have assembled reinforcements behind the San river and prepared to make a stand. The correspondent notes imminent readiness for a defensive battle and anticipates further action as forces concentrate.
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Reoean Gerlix
London
Mar
River San
Swedish steamship lines suspend Baltic services
London reports Swedish steamship companies will suspend services between Stockholm and Hull due to frequent interruptions by German warships in the Baltic. The disruptions have caused serious delays and made trade impracticable, with a potential larger battle expected soon as Teutonic allies gain ground near Przemysl and Czernowitz.
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Av Agaecated
London
Stockholm
Norcopinz
Hull
Baltic Sea
Fourth of July Program at Fair Grounds
The committee announces a full day for the Fourth at the fair grounds with morning events including base ball matches and racing, a sack race, tug of war, and a motor cycle race. Afternoon attractions feature space purses and a pony trot, plus prize events and exhibitions.
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Fair Grounds
St. Mars
Gordon's Brotherhood
Phillips Sheet
Tin Plate
McNichol Potters
Webster
Ross F. Stouts
Pier
Clarksburg
French Land Forces Reach Gallipoli Seddul Bahr Front
A dispatch from Mudros Lemnos reports French troops landed at Seddul Bahr at the southern Gallipoli tip and on the European Dardanelles side. The French fleet supports operations while British forces at Gaba Tepe push toward Kilichisu to envelop Turkish positions as the Chibaba fortifications come under attack.
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Faris
Seddul Bahr
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Krichisa
Mudros
Lemnos Island
Athens
Gaba Tete
Kiichisu
Chibaba
Tree Land
Widtie
Republican leaders plan national and state politics talks
Charleston May 20. Thomas Ys Sherrard, chairman of the Republican state committee, announced that J R Reynolds, secretary of the Republican national committee, will attend Friday conference on national and state politics.
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Charleston
Thomas Ys. Sherrard
Republican State Committee
J. R. Reynolds
Republican National Committee
France War Office Briefing Report Feet Wednesday
Paris May 20 The French war office released a report noting there were no significant events on Wednesday. The brief states there were no notable operations or changes reported for that day.
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Paris
French War Office
Tepores
American on Trial as a Spy Hangs Himself in Brixton
London dispatch reports Anton Roeferle, an American-claimed former Brooklyn resident on trial for aiding Britain’s enemies, committed suicide in Brixton prison. He left a slate message declaring a fair trial and mourning being a soldier, asking his estate go to his uncle Rastatt.
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London
Anton »Oepferle
Brooklyn
Great Britain
Brixton
Ruepferle
Lord Reading
Kuepferie
Vwrarden Cook
Perry
Cook
United Kingdom
Rastatt
Tate
Patrol Wagon Sought by Clarksburg Police Department
Clarksburg officials led by Mayor G H Gordon and Police Chief B L Brooks push for a two million patrol wagon to keep officers on beats, reduce arrests transport time, and remove intoxicated individuals from streets, especially near churches and crowded areas. The proposal, seen as a safety necessity, will be discussed at the next city council meeting.
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Clarksburg
G. H. Gordon
B. L. Brooks
West End
Glen Elk
Juan
Gorcon
Cate
Bene
Policemayor
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