Pershing Seeks to Offset Carranza Lines
Columbus Ohio May 25 A new movement of American troops along General Pershing line was reported today to offset the redistribution of Carranza commands though no details were available at military headquarters. Movements considered minor and not affecting the expedition. A shipment of wharf shell and ammunition arrived from the front Monday and then sent back due to an error in routing.
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Columbus
N. At
Generit Pershing
Namiautus
Colonia Dubiia
Martial Law Debate in Reichstag Over Press Censorship
Berlin May 25 The Reichstag focused on press censorship under martial law with factional tensions rising. A budget resolution urged the chancellor to require military consent before curbing publications and to shield civil rights in nonmilitary matters, while another measure sought guarantees of censorship impartiality and nonmilitary authority.
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Berlin
Retchntag
Wsenda
Itr
Offer Rejected By Liege Defender In Ill Health
Havre France reports German authorities offered General Loman permission to travel to Switzerland on grounds of ill health and age. He rejected the offer saying he would not admit he was unfit to fight for his country.
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Liege
Havre
France
Loman
Switzerland
Bescause
Suying
Porlin
Alexander von Kivek
Ann Ht
Komperor Williim
Pan Ballet
Lai
Tin Emperor
Klick
Marne
Knights to Initiate A Clan of Ten Members
A group of ten candidates will be initiated into the first degree of the Knights of Columbus at the weekly meeting of Clarkburg Council No 872. The event, to be held at the council hall on West Pike at 8 oclock Thursday night, will be followed by major degrees in the city on Bun. Ay, Time 26. All candidates must possess the fraternal degree beforehand. The local council will be busy for the coming month.
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Columbua
Clarksburg
West Pike
Greece at War Sparks Public Debate Over Submarine Threat
In Greece on May 20 public opinion runs high as reports circulate that Teuton submarines have torpedoed several ships, including the Adamantion Korma Amantastos Proneos and the Greek vessel Istr. The attack has unsettled shipping and raised fears for maritime security along the Athens routes.
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Athens
Greece
Teuton
Adamantion Korma
Amantastos
Proneos
Istr
British Grand Jury Returns True Bills Against Roger Gasement
British grand jury returns true bills against Roger Gasement. The report mentions a business house and wages related notes, with scattered references to food wares, wooden tools, and female employment programs tied to the Young Woman's Christian Association.
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Youn Woman's
Chris Una
Trial date set for Casement and Bolster in revolt case
London May 25 The grand jury returned true bills against Sir Roger Casement leader of the Sinn Fein revolt and Daniel Sheehy the former British soldier accused as his accomplice The trial is set for June 25 and the case draws keen attention despite limited public interest.
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London
Troe Billie
Roger Casement
Jedder
Daniel 4Helsey
Robinson Rally in Grafton County Court Home Monday
Judge Ire E Robinson Republican nominee for governor will address Harricon county veterans at the court home next Monday night at 8 o clock. The rally is billed as a great political event with state candidates expected and all county candidates likely to attend. Arrangements were advanced Thursday.
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Ire E. Robinson
Grafton
Harricon
Ani Ladliw
Healdes
Furlat
Bankers Attend Annual Convention in Wheeling
Uarrison county bankers attend the Wort Virgins Hawkera Association convention in Wheeling. The attendees listed include AW. D. Nutter of Lost Creek, Hugh Jarvis and Oscar C. Wilt of Clarkeburg, and Robert J. Len of Shinnston.
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Uarrison County
Wort Virgins Hawkera Association
Wheeling
AW. D. Nutter
Lost Creek
Hugh Jarvis
Oscar C. Wilt
Clarkeburg
Robert J. Len
Shinnston
Quiet Dublin Interest in Casement Trial Grows
In May reports show rising attention to the Sir Roger Casement trial across political and general circles. Casement, linked to the rebellion leaders, remains largely unknown locally before the war but postwar coverage in Britain and abroad stirs Irish public opinion. The case lacks solid public support and remains a debated topic beyond small political circles.
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Roger Casement
Casement
Germany
England
Austrian Air and Ship Destroyed in Adriatic Clash Near Portoferrajo
In the upper Adriatic a Austrian autoplane and an Austrian gunboat were destroyed in battle with an Italian gunboat. The Austrian crew were captured. A hill near Portoferrajo was bombarded by an Austrian machine gun which was driven off by coastal batteries with little damage.
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Adriatic
Rome
Adriate
Porto Ferrajo
Expulsion Clause Not Voted Out at Baratoga Springe
In Baratoga Springe on May 25 the Methodist general conference rejected a motion to remove the expulsion clause from church discipline by a vote of 435 to 340. The clause bars members who gamble, dance, or attend the theater from church membership. Chancellor J Day of Symonce urged elimination, while Frank Neff of Tulsa supported retaining the clause and urged reporting against change.
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Oy Speciaras Caves
Baratoga Springe
Contarance
J. Day
Symonce
Frank Nef
Tulsa
Okla
Day
Sas
Neff
Wilson Outlines Peace Plan Amid War Talks
President Wilson told callers that any intervention for peace must rest on belligerents’ mutual understanding to safeguard the world’s broadest interests rather than those of any single nation. He did not present a definite plan or authorize a formal statement, but suggested goodwill could invite proposals toward peace under his outlined conditions.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
Wilton
Malburn urges lower farm mortgage rates at Wheeling meeting
Assistant Secretary William A. Malburn told the West Virginia Farm Bureau gathering that rural credit is a partisan issue and that national prosperity hinges on lower mortgage rates for farmers. He cited farm debt, war costs, and the burden of high interest, contrasting with lower rates in Germany and warning of the social and economic rise of urbanization if relief is not found.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Fariera
William A. Malburn
Treasury
West Virginia Tankers’ Association
Malburn
Tatt
Lapapore
Ntge
Aericulure
Germany
Hintandgehart
Moton Installed as Tuskegee Institute Principal
In Tuskegee Alabama a man described as a mixed blood African American became principal of Tuskegee Institute. The installation was led by officials and Moton pledged to continue the uplift policy of his predecessor Dr. Washington. He aims to follow Washington's programs while guiding the school.
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Tuskegee Institute
Washington
Tuskeghy
Ala
Bay
Robert K. Moton
Tuskegee
Institute
Hooker
T. Weshington
Moton
Fatally Injured Undertaker In Fairmont Fight
In Fairmont on May 25, Fred L. Jenkins an undertaker aged 38 was fatally wounded in a melee when Franklin Drummond attacked him with a razor during a quarrel between two brothers in law. Jenkins is expected to die from the injuries.
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Fairmont
Fred L. Jenkins
Franklin Drummond
Jenkins
Robinson Speaks to Great Crowd at Charleston
May 5 crowd packed the Viken theater for a political rally in which Judge J K Moblassa lauded Robinson and criticized Gov. Vinson and others. Abe Lilly was attacked as unfit for governor while supporters claimed 16,000 majority for Robinson in Ohio County and condemned the opposing camp’s tactics.
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Charleston
Viken
J. K. Moblassa
Abe
Aus
West Virgina
Vinson
McKell Huston
Charlen J. Selluck
Wheellaz
Juden Ronin
Jimden
Abe Lilly
Dily Deenson
West Virginia
Taylor Vinson
Schuck
Ohio County
Robinson
Juder Robineau
Wirge
Rovernor
Juste
Fie
Lilly
Brand
Will Orpet trial subpoenas parents over Marian Lambert case
In Waukegan Illinois May 26 counsel for Will Orpet on trial for Marian Lambert's murder announced the girl's parents have been subpoenaed to testify about her mental state before death. The defense aims to show possible death by own action. Also notes Frank H. Moann, once consul general at Berlin and Paris, lies in critical condition with little hope of recovery.
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Orpet
Jey
Waukegan
Will Orpet
Marian Lambert
Oy Nanodlaykorate
Pats
Frank H. Moann
Niles
Berlin
Parla
Grand Army of the Republic Ceremonies Planned
Members of Custer Post No 4 Grand Army of the Republic are called to meet at the courthouse at 10 in the morning on Sunday May 28 then march to the Presbyterian church for the general exercise led by Rev Dr E S Turner. On Decoration Day they gather at the courthouse at 4 then march to Odd Fellows cemetery to decorate graves with flowers. All Union veterans invited and flowers welcomed. Assistant HIBNILY FIAYMOND.
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Custer Pear No. 4
Grand Army of the Republic
Court House
Presbyterian Church
Turner
Tugaday
Bay
Fragmented dispatches on submarine care and embassy protest
A garbled Washington dispatch reports tense language about communications with Germany over submarine activity. It mentions the British and French embassies and a protest regarding neutral mails, with full text promised later.
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Washington
Germany
Tasuate
Ken Dutlinor
London
Varle
Mystery surrounds insanity plea in New York murder case
In New York on May 35 Justice Bhearn opened criminal court proceedings over Dr Arthur Walth facing a murder charge of his wealthy father in law. Prosecutors argued mental incompetence while defense counsel presented expert testimony and relatives to support an insanity claim. Witnesses including Gran Rapids, Mich.,联系 were referenced.
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Bomees
New York
Navn
Arthur W. Walth
Justice Bhearn
Quprem Court
Jobim, Yack
Gran Rapids
Mich
Gly
Miners Meet to Address District Five Disputes
Five hundred deloni va representing 60,000 bituminous miners from United Mine Workers of America District No five met in Pittsburg on May 28. They gathered to resolve grievances over the recently proposed scale, arguing rent and powder cost increases prevent fair wages and threaten miners’ earnings under the old pay structure.
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Anevaren Enrae
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers of America
Denogants Plea for Clean-up in Ballot Records
In Minko County on Thursday, voters filed a Supreme Court petition alleging fraudulent entries in voter registration. The petition claims names of living and deceased individuals are listed, making a fair election unlikely and requests removal from the registration list.
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Mingo
Minko County
Supreme Court
Honora
Watrion
Fetitioun
Bean
Mulen
Doga
Musical program at Trinity Methodist Church Friday evening
A musical program will be given at Trinity Methodist-Japtacapal Palace on Benatragt Friday evening. Performers include Virginia Stout, Bowyer, Mrs. Mattie Lasiter, Mrs. J. Johnson, Mr. W. A. Johnson, Miss Thes Tucker, Mrs. L. Myunk, and Ed Went. Former mayor invites all to attend.
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Trinity Church, Colored
Trinity Mathodiet
Benatragt
Virginia Jtut
Fin
Tone Bowyer
Mattie Lasiter
French Forces Repulsed Again In Verdun Theater
Reports from Derlin detail multiple German counterattacks against French positions near Naudremont and Port Davaymont with German forces capturing trenches and prisoners. French assaults in Calsetta Wood south of Fort Doraimone faced heavy losses, while Verdun area maps indicate shifting front lines and entrenched gains by both sides.
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Derlin
Rypulanot
Cunlorem
Ibn Mensa
Vardan
Port Davaymont
Naudremont
Calsetta Wood
Fort Doraimone
Jones
al Garbins
Verdun
Mont An Alps
Cimieres
Argoourt Seorage
Robinson Endorsed by Ve Socialist Groups
In Charleston Kanawha County a speaker from the executive committee endorses Robinson for the Republican nomination. The event recalls past county figures and wartime loyalties as townsfolk recall historic lines from Cabin Creek.
Court martial for Texas National Guard deserters noted
May 36 report: Secretary Baker reversed prior decision and ordered 116 Texas National Guard members who failed to report for federal service to be brought to court martial immediately under existing law. Baker contrasted enlistment oaths under the militia and Hay-Chamberlain bills, stressing duties to governor and constitution but not the president’s orders.
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Joe Washington
Aker
Texas National Quard
Daker Hi
Baker
Ion Hay Chamberlain
No clear path to Poland food plan via American commission
An uncertain report quotes Gorman stating no chance the British plan to feed Poland through an American commission will be accepted. Officials say negotiations likely fail to deliver food before harvest, risking no relief reaching Poland this year.
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Gorman
Dimpany
Hall's Exploits in Verdun Front By Galveston Sergeant
Accounts recount Sergeant Albert Hall of Galveston Texas in the Franco American flying corps engaging multiple German aircraft on May 23 near Verdun. He narrowly escaped losing his propeller before shooting down a German machine near Malancourt. The downed aeroplane was described as one of the fastest German machines, struck in a few shots.
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Sas
Sargeant Albart Hall
Galveston
Tex
Verdun
Malancourt
German Forces Gain Footing Near Verdun Front
Paris dispatch reports German troops attacked Prunieh positions on the Verdun front near the Meuse and gained footing in a night assault. French trenches were reeled by hand grenade fighting with limited infantry action while artillery exchanged fire along the line.
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Prunieh
Verdun
Meuse
Elial
Ordllary
Fragmentary 19th Century Religious Assembly Debate
An unclear report describes a Presbyterian general assembly discussion on relations with affiliated theological schools and seminary faculties. It mentions a committee, the 1870 compact, and debates on foreign missions and evangelization in Mexico with W. C. Cherry reporting.
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Rochonlers
Mats
Alma
W. C. Cherry
Rochester
Mexico
Suit on Trait Ends in Verdict for Lowther in Salem Case
The court returned a verdict in the case of Lowther against the Morgan Co. company at Salem, awarding Lowther 1M. The suit involved a trade dispute tied to a damaged contract and alleged deficiencies in a grading process.
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Columbia W. Law
Salem
Atréot
Lowther
Morgan Copany
Hatfield accuses Lilly of deal with special interests
In Logan on May 26 Governor Henry D. Hatfield delivered a sensational Republican campaign speech accusing Abe Lilly of negotiating with special interests to control state government divisions. He claimed Lilly would barter resources and wealth for political gain, urging voters to beware alleged plunder and misconduct.
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Logan
Oniwr
Henry D. Hatfield
Abe
Lilly
Conde
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Papa
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Grand Army
Arthur Warren Waite
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