Verdun siege report cites enormous German losses at Douaumont
The dispatches from Patis describe brutal fighting across Verdun through May 23. The French recaptured portions of Fort Douaumont after months of German gains while German troops suffered heavy, possibly enormous losses. French forces pressed the advance on the west side of Hill and at Kawie ponté with bayonet counterattacks yielding prisoners and momentum.
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Patis
Galna
Fort Douaumont
Derthenstern
Germany
Ai Qnmont
Deuaumont
Ari Mild
Thianmont Farm
Fort Datanmont
Gerwanm
Nivel
Verdun
Tole
Geminin
Dawanmont
Neate Togat
Ifantry
Maraullaine
Kawieponte
Frolda Terre
Douaumont
Yerman
Douwmovt
Une
Toboggan Charleston Cites Incorporation Ventures Across States
Secretary of State reviews incorporation cites for several companies operating under West Virginia law. Notable filings include The Minney-Reimann Tran Works at Slatereside and Hanford City with 50000 capital and multiple Slateresite incorporators. Kentucky Ol & Gun Products Company at Huntington with 29000 capital and Huntington, Poonhantay and Tramwell incorporators. Locoma OM and Gas Company at Logan with 10007 capital and Logan area directors. Clarksburg Toborgan Company at Clarksburg with 500000 capital and Glarkwhure and Lenaitate incorporators.
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Charleston
Mabel L. Tilley
Slateresite
Kentucky Ol & Gun Products Company
Huntington
cXief Works
State of Kentucky
A.B. Broda
Charles ¥. Dosbier
Frederick A. Piteh
Robert Wallace
Poonhantay
Per. McElrath
Tramwell
Locoma OM and Gas Company
Lagan
Ciet Works
Wyoming County
James T. Jones
J. A
Washington
Dan Chat
M. Neowning
Alne Rone
A.C. McCon- Haughey
R. J. Shrewbury
Logan
Clarksburg Toborgan Company
Clarkbure
A Wherland Capital
F. F
N.F. Burke
Edmond Denham
Glarkwhure
L.A. Seaman
Lenaitate
Aeroplanes in Columbus New Mexico Move to Field Service
The 160 horsepower aeroplanes are being fired up and military units began field preparation under General Pershing. Food and forage shipments to the Mexican mission reached American command at Cavan Granden yesterday. An engineer detachment was sent to Colonia Dublan to repair roads as support for the withdrawal of the expeditionary command is contemplated.
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Columbus
N. M
Pershing
Mexico
Northwenters
Cavan Granden
Colonia Dublan
Porter released in Glen Elk hotel robbery case
Major Fleckr a Glen Elk hotel porter jailed Saturday night in connection with the Rakman Lawn robbery two months ago has been released under his own recognizance at the urging of the prosecuting attorney to appear at the trial of Hamor Roy, shared with the robbery.
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Major Fleckr
Glen Elk
Rakman Lawn
Mar Roy
New Board to Control All Food Under German Empire
Rumored new board within the German Empire would be granted authority to import and distribute all food and fodder for animals, with power to dispose of raw materials and supplies needed for feeding, centralizing control under a single president.
Women clubs race for federation presidency in New York
May 1 192? delegates from Ohio and California prepare for the thirteenth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Rival candidates are Santyal B Sneath of Titty Ohio and Joplal Rivano Cortes of Los Angeles California as campaigning heats up ahead of the May 10 election.
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New York
Holmand
General Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Sante Yal B Sneath
Titty, O
Joplal Rivano Cortes
Los Angeles
Cal
Ohio
California
Bishop Donahue views Italian Catholic mission site
The Right Rev P J Donahue of Wheeling visited Tuesday to inspect a site for an Italian Catholic mission in the region. Officials report the bishop is favorable to the plan though no decision has been made public. He remains in good health and spirits.
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P. J. Donahue
Wheeling
Yee
Thie
Eth bin Naval
Clarks
Burgers
Conservation Congress Backs Private Development of Water Power
The National Conservation Congress endorsed private development of U S water power after a stormy three hour debate, turning down Gif ford Pinchot and signaling support for limited franchised, regulated private plants to unlock hydroelectricity for industry, farming, and national needs. Leaders like Hugh L. Cooper and Henry S. Drinker led the push, while officials and governors across states attended the session.
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Washington
Spec's
United States
National Conservation Congres
Congress
Soa
Theen
Gifford Pinchot
The
Conservation Congress
Pinchot
Chamber of Commerce
Couster
Conservation Lite
Congrana
Hugh L. Cooper
Evangelical meetings at Church of Christ renew zeal
Frigid clerical notes describe inapel meetings at the Church of Christ with evangelist sessions titled An Appealing for the Whole Bible and a sermon on Hig tard. The preacher cited Bible verses to prove adherence to Christ's law. Arthur G. Polk joins Philadelphia Oil and Gas Co as vehicle expert. Ella Quinn, Lynch Osborn Undertaking Co bookkeeper, ill at home on Rant Pike Street.
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Church of Christ
Evangeliok
Uy Old Ventasment
Mr. Wieldiaw
Anta
Clore
Bridgeport
Miss Ella Quinn
Lynch Osborn Tindertaking Company
West Virginia men named for convention noncommission roles
Seventeen West Virginians are recommended for national convention duties such as nonistant sergeant at arms doorkeepers and ticket takers by Virgil L. Highland of Clarkeburg. The slate includes Phil Walters Charles Hodiley William McCormick and Eugene Rolland among others. if appointed they would share a liberal convention patronage, signaling West Virginia’s strong influence in Chicago.
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West
Charleston
Benjamin Barrinons
Highland
Charles H. Hodiley
Wheeling
William McCormick
Chicago
Phil Waters
Charlonton
J. J. Bateman
Charles Stebert
Bln Grove
C.L. Morton
Parkersburg
Charlee Willian
Joseph Taylor
F. H. Hudkins
Clarksburg
G. Woln
Wellaburg
Jans
A. Dixon
I. Ly Jones
West Virginix
Italee
National Committee
Young Woman's Association in India travel and camp reflections
Report on a Young Woman's Christian Association gathering in India. Mission hosts at the American Presbyterian Girls School, with daily programs, study sessions, sunrise devotions, campfire songs, and inter-school tournaments. Leaders emphasize service, early missions exposure, and sending workers abroad as the movement expands.
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Nmi
Valley of the Tents
North India
Nalila
Ameren Presbyterlin Girla’ School
Ava
Hw Kiral’ High School
Hostensen
Amos
Tia
Mission Church
Thors
Christian Association
Yiraisa
Guneral
Large Mexican Army Movement Near Parkersburg May 89
A garbled report from Parkersburg discusses a large Mexican Army movement and a proposed celebration on June 30. It mentions the West Virginia Board of Trade hosting events and plans to involve community leaders, elders, and clergy in patriotic activities, with emphasis on unity and support for national values.
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Tarkehbeurg
Mackersburry
Parkersbure
Furthar
Alliante
Iim
Elergy
Jno
Garranza Orders 30000 Troops Against Bandits Expedition
Washington reports the Mexican government has ordered 10,000 troops with 1,000 more to pursue bandits south of the border. General Obregon coordinates large scale action near the border while authorities mobilize forces to restore control and suppress uprisings.
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Garranza
Washingnon
Owe Mnea Kovs
Reston
Stain Iimparinent
Obregon
Van
Serious Charges Against John Miller in County Court
John Miller faces multiple charges including theft and assault with intent to commit burglary. The county warrants name him as arrestee awaiting arraignment before Magistrate Taekeon Vz OAtter. Accuser Nicole Mlnngsdie alleges Miller approached Friday night seeking five dollars, then fired at a home and burned two properties, plus stole a horse and fled.
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John Miller
Taekeon Vz
Charlie Hin
Horne
Feawn
Tallinn
Glen
Eli No
Itm
Bum
Nemaultonianu
Panture
Omrare
Man Arrest Waives Examination in Prohibition Case
Morrin, jailed on a charge of carrying whiskey, waived examination Monday night before the county court judge. He was held for the grand jury under bond posted by Ly Watling of Shinnaton and remained in custody.
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Morrin
Ly Watling
Shinnatom
Intrata
Jackson Y. Carter
Prohibition Case Jennings Mc Cone Continued Two Weeks
At the instance of the protesting attorney the proceedings against Jennings Mc Cone on a bootlegging charge were continued two weeks by Magistrate L Watkins in Shinnston in Magistrate Jackson McCarter's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings McCone
L. Watkins
Shinnstan
Jackson
Fern
Safety-First Exhibit Shows Old Relics at Grand Central Palace
New York May 21 A Baltimore and Ohio railroad safety exhibit at Grand Central Palace traces evolution from horse drawn carriages to modern electric and air brake systems. Photographs portray Harpa Ferry the Thomas viaduct and the Rails history, contrasting 1830 horse car and 1836 Arabian locomotive with today’s multi track operations and freight car safety gear.
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New York
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Grand Central Palace
America
Firet
Uiy
Sagameor
Tte
Maatety
Fing
Sioa
Ung
Woale
Cy W. Xan
Enly
Harpa Farry
Jon Brown
Thomas Viaduct
Retay
Bamore and
Ohio Railroad
Suffrage Debate at General Conference Endorses Women’s Vote
At the May 24 session in Saratoga Springs New York the Methodist conference discussed suffrage. A recommendation urged continuing the push for female vote rights while bishops and leaders urged restraint. Judge Henry W. Rogers of New Haven County led a resolution endorsing women’s suffrage with broad delegate support.
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Satatina Springs
Minard
Alexander B Calmphor
Tivmhigham
Elpater
Atrion
Bios City
Ate Ramainder
Federal Juden
Henry W. Rogers
New Haven
Couny
Atl
McCann Funeral for Mrs Millie Tine McCann
Funeral services for Mrs Millie Tine McCann widow of J G McCann of Ropes Bud will be held at her home on Glorar n Gap in Wilmet County on Thursday afternoon Interment will be in the cemetery there Survivors include her mother Mrs Sarah Critchfald husband J G McCann daughters Mrs W Foresti of Mt Clare Mrs D G Robinson of Gypsy Mrs W Harmon Dora and Maria Virginia McCann and son John I McCann all of home
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Millie Tine McCann
Youre
J. G. McCann
Ropes Bud
Waiker
Sarah Critchield
Glorar'n Gap
Wetedl County
Intermont
Rotebud
Wednentan
President Wilson Sends Note to Great Britain on Interference
President Wilson directed the state department to dispatch the finalized note to London concerning interference. The document will be cabbed to London immediately and a duplicate will go by the Pet government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinicon
Wilson
State Department
Great Britain
Tewan
London
Usd
Porto Rico suffrage bill passes House without amendment
In Washington on May 33, the House struck from the Porto Rico bill the proposed amendment. The measure passed by a wide vote, confirming the main draft on suffrage for Porto Rico without added changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Fort 15 Firar Burnin May 2 nota chaos
The fragmentary notice references a May event involving a fire or burn at a Fort or location. It mentions ownership, possibly legal or administrative actions, and conditions affecting a term or termase. Names and precise places are unclear due to damaged text. The readable elements imply a local incident with potential official response or governance.
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Mionths
Hartmanns-Wilerkopf
Jos
Company of
Flemks
Berlin
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Keokuk Lam
Niagara
Susquehanna Rilver
Membara
Hie
Congo
Sili
Alre
United Staten
Henry 8. Drinker
Lehigh University
Italia
Drege Condra
Nazional Conservate
Wate Howe Dam
Gogpel
Arthur G. Polk
Philadelpha Oil and Gan Company
Jie Automobiiles
Hoe
Nne
Mie
Eugene Rolland
Young Woman's
Association IN India
Glarksburg
Ian
Kenora
Fonderehine
Wien
Young Woman's Christian Association
Secretarien
Carjoil Run
Nori
Routh
Canada
Ags Rentine
Rast
Chile
China
India
Turniah
Cayton
Traits Settlements
Hpatt
Turkey
Asia
Australia
New Zealand
Austria
Denmark
Finland
Frasca
Firenes
Tolland
Hungary
Italy
Malta
Norway
Sweedlun
Porineal
Tavala
Belgium
Puilentlas
Mise Otto’ Yates Ix
Mra
J. C. Berry
Oiate
Nicolo Minnesota
Baltimore and
Wann
Glover Stop
Wetzel County
Britain
City of
Firar
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