War updates from Europe with mixed fronts and rumors
Despatches report limited land combat between Italy and Austria Hungary with naval and air activity. Russian counterattacks slow Austro German advance near the San. British lines allegedly penetrated by gas, with trench losses recovered. Domestic politics in England center on cabinet shifts and wartime leadership.
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Austria-Hungary
Iialy
Iratr
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Nephas
Marchester Guardian
House of Commons
Leron Fisher
Winston
Spencer Churchill
Senator Nathan Goff Urged as Republican Presidential Possibility
A group of business leaders in Pittsburgh favor Senator Nathan Goff of West Virginia as a potential Republican nominee. William S. Morris, oil operator and Pennsylvania native, praised Goff as a strong, safe, and statesmanlike choice who could unite business interests and national policy. Morris noted a Pittsburgh supporter would donate $50 to the party committee if Goff were the nominee.
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D. C
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S. Morris
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Goss
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Nations Committee
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Italian Forces Capture Three Towns in Carniolo Front
Fralian land forces announced Italian operations in Austria seized Caporetto, Cormons, Cervignano, and Terzo as fronts advanced through Carniolo and Friuli. Seven Austrians captured. Italian losses reported as one dead and several wounded. bridges burned and enemy troops dispersed.
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Austria
Aporetio
Itnio
Isonzo
Cormons
Cerviemagno
Perse
Carniolo
Friuli
Venice
Italian Ambassador Quits Berlin Secretly
A despatch from Amsterdam reports Riccardo Bellati, Italian ambassador to Germany, left Berlin secretly this morning. He was driven to the railway station via less frequented streets as Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg declined a farewell call and Foreign Minister Jagow advised against the usual mission closure.
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SERL
London
Arsterdam
Riccardo
Beliati
Ger Jngns
Berlin
von Bechmann Holireg
German General Claims 21,000 Russian Prisoners
General Mackensen renews offensive north of Przemysl and reports 21,000 prisoners captured, according to an official German war office statement issued in Berlin via London.
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Berlen
London
Mackensen
Przemysl
Yertin
War Office
Netherlands protest sinking of Lusitania
The Dutch government in The Hague sent a note to Germany protesting the May 7 torpedoing of the steamer Lusitania. The note mirrors the American communication and notes that several Dutch subjects perished in the attack.
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Netherlands
Germany
Hague
London
Gersnan
ICC Allows Ferry Boat Lines to Remain Under Panama Canal Law
InterState Commerce Commission ruling permits Puente Marquette, Bessemer and Lake Erie railroads to keep ferry boat lines under Panama Canal law. Amtrak Arbor railroad may retain Michigan ferry service. Funeral notices for Tam from Constantinople and Matilda Debaux aged 40, plus Turkish wives of Alfred Debaux, are reported with burial plans at Greenlawn Cemetery.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Puerte Marquette
Bessemer
Lake Erie
Amn Arbor
Michigan
Adam
Tam
Constantinople
Tabernacle Campaign Sees Record Interest and 302 Decisions
In Peking China and Washington Japan China sign treaties amid ongoing tensions. Back home, the tabernacle revival in the city draws intense interest with 302 decisions to date and an extended campaign hour as Dr Hamilton plans further services. Notables and businessmen attend noon luncheons fueling renewed momentum.
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Hamilton
Jess
Miss Saaw
Miss Straw
Gerbera
Alstine Cross
Ama. Koper
Winona Lake
Ind
Foreign Minister Labeled Traitor in House Clash
May 25 session of the House saw an opposition member call Foreign Minister Kato a traitor during his explanations. President Shimada ordered apologies, but the critic argued the president overstepped his power leading to a heated exchange and eventual committee referral.
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House of Representatives
Kato
Monse
Shimada
Swiss to Represent Interests for Rome and Europe
Berne May 23 The Swiss government announced it will represent the interests of Rome the German empire and Bavaria and that Austria Hungary’s interests will be represented by Spain Mrs Josephine Gresors of Monte cello avenue telephoned Tuesday to Telegram that she is not the Josephine Gregory reported in Monday's Telegram as arrested for disorderly conduct.
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Rome
German Empire
Bavatial
Austria- Hungary
Spain
Josephine Gresors
Monticello Avenue
Josephine Gregory
Hatfield Exonerated by House Committee in Charleston
Charleston reports the legislature closes an all night session after passing revenue and appropriation measures. The Hatfield contingency fund inquiry found no misuse by the governor though a clerk was discharged for improper handling of a warrant. House and Senate adjourned after approving public service commission funding and other reforms.
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Cajonal Guard
West Virginia University
Morgen
Geological House of Delegates
Hatfield
D. G. Lilly
Darst
Auditor’s
Talbott
House
Senate
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Public Service Commission
Unclear Yosemite Area Eruptions Alarm Valley Ranchers
The peak rose and the crater appeared, frightening cattle ranchers who began a cautious second return to their flooded, mud plagued farms and homes in the valley as running water and broken wells hindered livestock.
Becker murder conviction upheld by Court of Appeals
Former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker loses his second conviction for the Rosenthal murder as the New York Court of Appeals denies relief. He must seek clemency from Governor Whitman or a US Supreme Court reversal.
Alien enemy labor moved to mines in Vancouver district
Report describes alien enemies confined in a Vancouver coal mining area. It notes a special train bound for a temper camp, with references to Cumberland and Nenzimo mines and a yearlong prior relocation as a strike breaker measure amid wartime tension.
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Vancouver
Istong Syneon HS
Cumberland
Nenzimo
Lee
Jternmert
Parkersburg bootlegging arrest of Homer Epperson
Homer Epperson colored, 28, was arrested Friday night at Baltimore and Ohio depot as he rode from Marietta toward Clarksburg with two quarts and thirty six pints of whiskey in packages. Prosecutor H I Hastingshew says evidence shows trips to Oakland and Marietta for liquor, while defense argues bottles were labeled for personal use. Appeal planned. trial continued to Monday afternoon.
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Parkersburg
Homer Epperson
Boreman
Epperson
Baltimore and Ship
Marietta Tain
Clarksburg
Walter Bee
Clarkshoro
H. O. Hitcshew
Oakland
Marietta
H. E. Bills
Hitcshew
Epperson Lefar
Eight Bodies Recovered From Valley Mine Blast
A mine explosion at the Smokeless Coal Companys Valley mine in Johnstown Pennsylvania killed eight men. Rescue crews had recovered several injured workers and were discharged. Engineers from the Pittsburg bureau of mines arrived to assist state mine inspectors and company officials in determining the cause.
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Johnstown
Valley
Smokeless Coal
Pittsburg
Bureau of Mines
Company- 7
German horse racing resumes amid crowd after pause
Horse racing returns in Berlin at Hoppelsrten with a large audience despite the temporary abolition of pari mutuel betting. About 200,000 makers are allowed to accept wagers though odds are not published. The event follows controversy over munition shipments from the United States to hostile nations.
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London
Germany
Hoppelsrten Bsshb
Berlin
United States
Neutrality Proclaimed as Italy Enters European War
United States issues a neutrality proclamation regarding Italy's entry into the European War. The document is published today under official state authority and date, signaling a formal stance amid evolving global hostilities.
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Washington
United States
Italy
Tobacco Company Assets Placed Under German Supervision
Berlin reports that all property of the British-American Tobacco Company in Germany is under German supervision. The note comes from James Duke of New York, a Berlin correspondent, via London.
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Amsterdam
London
Tobacco Company
Germany
Berlin
James Duke
New
Hartley Trial Postponed Until January
The Hartley trial for Winnie Hartley was postponed and will be held at a later date in January. Hartley has been released on bond awaiting further proceedings.
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Winnie Hartley
Seenee
Wes
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