Pershing Aims To Offset New Lines Of Carranza
A New Movement of American troops along Pershing's line of communication was reported, aiming to offset Carranza commands. Movements in the last forty eight hours were minor and not expected to alter the expeditionary policy. Shrapnel and ammunition arrived from the front and were sent to Colonia Dublan after being canalized from Namiquipa due to a misrouted channel to Columbus.
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Americaa
Pershing
Forday
Namiquipa
Colonia Dublan
Columbus
Reichstag Debates Martial Law Censorship in Berlin
May 25 The Reichstag debated press censorship and martial law. A budget committee resolution urged military authority to obtain the chancellor's consent before suspending any newspaper. Another proposal sought chancellor guarantees for impartial censorship and non military civil rights protections.
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Berlin
Reichstae
Au- Thoritia
Offer Rejected by General Leman in Swiss Refusal
German authorities offered General Leman permission to travel to Switzerland due to health and age. He refused to admit he could not fight for his country. Also noted is Roger Real Estate owner B. Ry Burowide taking spring vacation bedridden, and the birth of a nine pound baby girl Blaine Ruth to Burnside family who expect him back soon.
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Sunocia
Havre
Prance
Leman
Lio
Switserland
Hit Il
B. Ry Burowide
Post
Roger ‘Real Estate Company
Smearles
Stork
Hla
Blaine Ruth
Tennis Test at Buckhannon Between City Players and Wesleyan
George F. Hradford and Royal Mc Adame from the city teams traveled to Buckhannon on Thursday to challenge the West Virginia Wesleyan tennis squad. The two teams were slated for a series of matches expected to be fast and interesting as Wesleyan players have been making a strong showing this week.
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George F. Hradford
Royal McAdame
Buckhannon
Virginia Wesleyan
True Bills Return Against Roger Gasement by British Grand Jury
A British grand jury returned true bills against Roger Gasement and other defendants. The report notes turmoil involving Sinn Fein leader Thogur Guage and Daniel J. Halley, a former British soldier, with references to trials and charges.
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Roger Gasement
LOS Don
True Bille
Sr Thogur Guage
Tin Sinn Penn
Daniel J. Halley
Robinson rally to feature county voters at courthouse event
Republican governor hopeful Robinson of Gratton plans a Monday meeting at the courthouse with Joan Harrison and Ladies in attendance. Several state candidates expected. eminent jurist to speak. arrangements underway. Also note: British steamship Washington sunk by submarine per Lloyds. Ice cream social at Mrs. Virginia Taylor’s Ben Street residence.
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London
Washington
Lloyds Shipping Agency
Realdenen
Virginia Taylor
Ben Street
Dublin Interest in Roger Casement Trial Grows Little
May 26 reports show minimal local interest in the trial of Sir Roger Casement. British and Irish observers describe scarce public awareness despite wartime ties to Sinn Fein and Casement’s alleged links to Irish rebellion.
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Sinn Fein
England
Austrian Gunboat and Airplane Destroyed in Adriatic Battle
An Austrian airplane and a gunboat are reported destroyed in a clash with an Italian gunboat near the upper Ad ria tic. The Austrian crew were captured. Nearby Portoferrajo's outskirts were bombarded by an Austrian machine which coastal batteries repelled without major damage.
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Adriatic
Rome
Avsttrian
Porto Ferrajo
Internationalism urged at federation convention
Mrs Pennybacker of Austin urges the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to join the National Council of Women in the United States to participate in an international council after the war. She calls for rural improvement and immigrant Americanization, stressing government cooperation and the value of women’s community work.
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Sanoci4re
New York
General Federation of Women’s Cluba
Percy ¥. Pennybacker
Austin
Tex
Ohar
Thirtenth
Federation
General
Federation of Women's Clube
Pennybacker
Europe
International Council of “War
United States
International
Ldo
Vericulture
Interior
Mra
Ianda
Farmers face costly debt burden. calls for lower mortgage rates
Assistant Secretary Wil latney Ham A. Matburn told the West Virginia Bankers Association that farming is a non-partisan movement and the nation’s future wealth hinges on reducing farm mortgage interest. He cited the high debt burden and social impact, noting U S farm debt and high rates far exceed other industries and threaten urban migration and living costs.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Willatney Ham A. Matburn
Treasury
Weat
Virginia Bankers’ Association
Matburn
Methodist conference votes to remove expulsion clause
In Saratoga Springs on May 25 the Methodist General Conference revised church discipline by a 485 to 960 vote to strike the penalty of expulsion for members who play cards dance or attend theaters. The change alters conduct standards and disciplinary penalties within the church.
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He Beiares Vazany
Saratoga Epringe
Methodist General Conference
M ‘Tors
Nymphs in "Back to Nature" Dance At Bosant
The Woodland dancing nymphs attracted attention with their graceful interpretation in a Back to Nature performance at Bosant Musa Critics commended the young dancers for artistic ideas in this terpsichorean display highlighting their rhythmic style and stage presence.
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Elile
Iacant
Simy Conywmen
Nesire
Bosant
Musa
Weadland
Robinson speaks to great crowd at Plaza theater
Charles J. Robinson campaigned for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Charleston before a packed Plaza theater audience. The diverse crowd praised his dignified stance and vowed support, while rival Abe Lilly and supporters attacked his rivals and questioned backing from the administration.
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Charleston
Plaza
Jude Ire E. Robinson
Tha
Taylor J
West Virginia
Vinson
McKell Huston
Charles J. Schuck
Wheeling
Robinaunwert
Abe Lilly
Oy Taylor Vinson
Abo Lilly
Bohuck
Ohio County
Robinson
Abo Jilly
Charles Gribben
Ian
Judas Dayton
Lilly
Schuck
Grand Army Ceremonies This Sunday Morning
Grand Army of the Republic members are requested to assemble at the courthouse at 10 o clock Sunday May 2 then proceed to the Presbyterian Church for the main sermon by Rev. Dr Turner. Post members also meet on Decoration Day May 30 at 2 PM to decorate graves at Odd Fellows cemetery with flowers. Union politicians invited. donations of flowers welcome. Adjutant MGW Raymond Haymond
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Cantor Pont No. 8
Grand Army of the Republic
Odd Fellows Cemetery
AIL Union Politiers
Omdal
MGW RY Hayaiond
Adjintant
French Forces Repulsed Again in Village Attacks
On May 26 near Cumbras and the Mouse front, three German counterattacks failed to break the line. French troops repelled attacks along the Gail Wood southeast of Fort Douaumont, with prisoners taken and guns believed lost. reports cite significant German artillery gains on the Meuse and high casualties on the Allied side.
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Canneiesne Teem Terlin
Tin Repulin
Ian
Cumbras
Douaumont
Haudremont
Geenty
Gail Wood
Fort Douat
Wodinson Exdor sed by the Socialista Charleston May 25
In Charleston on May 25 the Kanawha County Socialists endorse Nobingwa for the Republican nomination for governor. The 4,000 Socialists in the union mine districts in Cubin Crowe and Pulp Creek reportedly back the endorsement amid a wage and labor dispute.
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Charleston
Kanawha
Paunty Sorialian
Holt
Comiuities
Indorsedra Nobingwa
Mayennie Couel Juare
Onip
Ouney
Cubin Crowe
Pulp Creek
Jude Robinen
Court martial for Texas guard over oath under new law
Secretary Baker reversed earlier plans and ordered 16 Texas National Guard members to court martial. He said action follows new militia law and required oaths under the Tick law and the Hay Chamberlain bill. The oath mandates defending the constitution and obeying the governor’s orders. the Hay Chamberlain bill adds obedience to the president as well.
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Washington
Baker
Téras National Guard
Sergion
wiarUnl
Bakar
Daker
Poland Relief Doubtful This Year Says German Source
NO. RELIEF THE HAGUE May 25 It declared help on information from authoritative Germany there is no chance Germany will accept British stipulations to feed Polish civilians through an American commission. Any relief for Poles will be this year and negotiations may yield losses so food cannot reach before October harvest.
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the Hague
Germany
Poland
Nicaly
Battlefield Legend Kluck Turns 70 Amid Congratulatory Messages
The aging Field Marshal von Kluck, famed for halting the Marne advance, celebrated his 70th birthday with numerous congrats including one from Emperor William. Despite partial injuries, he remains offered for service, while political tensions surface in West Virginia as Judge Robinson is defended by I N Bradley and J W Dawson voices support for the Independent coal group.
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Ausomarey Pavem Darlin
Pield Soarntint
Alezandrr von Kluck
Menanges
Imperor William
You Kluck
of the
Marne
France
J. W. Dawson
Judge Robinson
Dawson
Membre
West Virginia
Ansociation
Abe Lilly
Tts
di Reptora
Robinson
I. N. Bradley
Clay
Aradiey
Air ace Hall in Verdun battle claims German planes
Paris May 20 reports detail Sergeant Albert Hall of Galveston Texas in the Franco American flying corps. He fought multiple German machines near Verdun on May 22 and narrowly escaped damage to his propeller before shooting one down near Maloncourt. His crew included John J. Davis and Doyle.
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Paris
Albert Hall
Galventon
Tet
Knink
Maloncourt
Mia
John J. Davis
Tma Doyle
Washington
Hall
John Wy de
German Forces Seize Footing Near Paris In Night Attack
Reports say German forces gained footing near Paris during a nighttime assault supported by infantry and artillery. French defenders reportedly offered resistance as the attack continued, with both sides exchanging fire as weary units clashed around key positions.
Conductor Goodwin Remembered In Interurban Loss
Late Goodwin popular and obliging conductor of the Mohela Valley Traction Company is mourned after his death. Friends report his arrival home in good spirits with a newborn daughter named Mary Newwin. Carriers and lodges organized a joint event for members to honor his memory with planned activities and speakers.
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Goodwin
Mohela Valley Traction Company
Lis Plang
Mary Newwin
Godwin
Hatfield accuses Lilly in West Virginia campaign rally
Governor Henry D. Hatfield charged Aba Lilly with a deal with special interests, claiming they would control government branches to favor their welfare. He urged voters to see through alleged corruption and warned against helping Lilly regain power.
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Logan
Omar
Henry D. Hatfield
Aba Lilly
Lilly
Becanas
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