Nebraskan Torpedoed Off Ireland Coast
The American steamer Nebraskan, from Liverpool to Delaware Breakwater, was torpedoed forty miles southwest of Fastnet. The crew abandoned ship as the sea was calm, then returned to a damaged hull and proceeded under its own steam toward Queenstown. No passengers were aboard.
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Nebraskan torpedoed or mine danger sparks debate
Washington reports Consul Skinner in London cabled that the American steamer Nebraskan was torpedoed by the British admiralty. Officials voice confusion over how a ship bound for the United States with no contraband could be endangered. International law complicates potential claims if Nebraskan served a British company and faced prize seizure.
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White Star Line
Funerals and social notes headlined in brief
Captain Harry Purdum of the local Salvation Army returns from Springfield Ohio after attending his mother in law’s funeral. Adjutant George Willis joins to plan the summer work. G Stuyvesant Fish, part of Fork’s social set, dies at Glen Cliff after a brief illness. May 26 reports from London note British approval fleet, coalition talks, and a marriage license for Floyd Jenkins and E Holstine. Union National Bank purchases Steuber Heights bond issue to pave streets. Rotterdam reports Berlin says Germany and Italy agree not to intern civilians.
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Harry Purdum
Salvation Army
Springfield
George Willis
Insane Woman and Children Die in East Brooklyn Home
On May 26 in Brooklyn’s eastern parkway area, Mrs. Charlotte O Neill wife of Francis O Neill an architectural engineer employed by Brooklyn Rapid Transit was found dead with a bullet to the heart in her home at 511 Eastern Parkway. In an adjoining room lay two of her three children Josephine 02% and Francis aged with cards around their necks. The boy was revived but the baby died. Detectives say the crime occurred while Mrs O Neill was temporarily insane.
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Francis O'Neill
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Eastern Parkway
Brookfins
Josephine
Francis
Booze Turned Over to Local Man by Bee Order
In Parkerburg on May 26 Bronday W H Primm of Clarksburg, garage proprietor, recovered some seized liquor from Callettsbore after presenting an order from Prohibition Officer Bee. The goods were delivered to him while the remainder remains in the city building under supervision of Mr. Bo.
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W.H. Primm
Clarksburg
Callettsbore
Bee
Night lights banned in Venice to defend city
May 26 Venice authorities order lights out from sunset to sunrise to shield the city from aeroplane attacks. Citizens, usually abroad at night, now linger to behold the darkened streets and search the skies for Austrian aircraft, though fear seems to be fading.
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Paris
Cottage prayer service for Hamilton tabernacle questings
A cottage prayer service will be held at Mrs. Palmer Mawyer's home on Frederick Street at 9 30 Thursday morning. Mrs Strickler will lead the service. The obituary notes the death of John F Griffith, 67, former resident who died at Massillon Ohio. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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Hamilton Tabernacle Questings
Palmer Mawyer
Frederick Street
Mra Strickler
John F. Griffth
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Massailon
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Italians Capture Austrian Frontier Towns in Lombardy Pact
Rome reports broad Austrian territory is occupied from Lombardy to the Adriatic as Italian troops seize towns in Trentino and push through mountain defiles. Austrians retire, destroy bridges, and Italians bomb Monfalcone while advancing along the Isonzo and Cadore fronts.
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German Drives Are Successfully Stopped In Galicia
Petrograd reports Russians claim the German drive in Central Galicia along the San River has been checked. They say German forces from Creon through Galicia and nearby districts have lost momentum, with Russia ready to take the initiative. Observers note supply shortages slow German offensives, awaiting replenishment before resuming pressure.
Germany's War Operations Statement Released From Berlin
Berlin via London May 26 The German general staff issued a statement on western theaters reporting no enemy advance west of the Belleward forest and noting increased machine gun losses. It cites British troops failing to gain major trench positions near Givenchy and describes a French attack between Lievin and the Lorette hills as largely repulsed while counterattacks restored trenches north and south of the Souchez Bethune road.
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London
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Givenchy
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Lorette
Souenez
Bethane
Dutch Liner Ryndam Damaged In Atlantic Collision
A Dutch liner Ryndam carrying seventy seven passengers and a million dollar cargo was badly damaged in a collision fifteen miles southwest of Nantucket Shoals. The ship tussled with a tramp steamer, transfers to the battleship South Carolina followed, and the Ryndam proceeded toward New York under convoy.
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New York
Judge rules intent required for liquor law violations
Judge Huntineiva Taylor in criminal court held that when arrestees are charged with state liquor offenses and the liquor is properly labeled, proof of intent to violate the law is necessary for conviction. An indictment against Arthur Lucas and William Scott of Charleston involved their attempt to transport fifteen gallons of labeled liquor from Catlettsburg, Kentucky through Huntington toward Charleston.
Prayer Meetings Arranged for Hamilton Campaign Thursday
Campaign organizers schedule prayer meetings for Hamilton on Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:00. The events aim to bolster support through communal prayers and reflection ahead of forthcoming activities. Local pastors and volunteers will lead brief programs at designated venues in the city.
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Hamilton Campaign
Bond issue defeated by Salem voters at special election
Salem voters rejected a $60,000 school bonds proposal to retire bonded debt and build a new high school. The measure failed by a large margin with 142 in favor and 208 against. A bond levy proposition also failed, with 152 for and 205 against.
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Mayor Gordon to Hear Immorality Case Trio Tonight
Mayor G. GH. Gordon will hold two sessions of police court at 7 PM to try Adam Woodford, Sirs Melle Jacobs, and Rosie Church charged with assembling for immoral purposes. All three are prisoners in the city jail pending further action.
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s.Rosie Church
Good Roads Day Drives Pennsylvania Public Works
In Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania volunteers from civic groups and motor clubs laid aside personal tasks to repair roads. Governor Brumbaugh toured Camp Hill and southern counties praising the effort as thousands shovel dirt in mud despite trains and weather. Women’s delegations aided by serving lunches to workers, while hightraffic lines were rerouted to keep progress rolling.
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Tabernacle meetings draw crowds as stores plan early close
In Connellsville Pa on May 26, H C Frick Coke Company reports firing 60 coke ovens, boosting last week’s total to 3200. Meanwhile tabernacle services attract large crowds with persistent exhortations, urging townspeople to attend tonight’s 7:30 PM session after a day when merchants consider early store closing.
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Connellsville
H.C. Frick Coke Company
Hamilton
Angell of Saginaw Executes Efficiency Drive in City
EFHGIENGY 4G WovAngel efficiency engineer from Saginaw Mich is in the city for two months. He is staying at the Hotel Gore and aims to improve business practice. He notes that average concerns operate at about sixty to seventy percent efficiency with thirty to forty percent waste. His work covers store systems factory practice railroad work and municipal research to locate and seal wasteful leakage.
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St Mary's Minstrels Set at High School Auditorium
Luther Moore and Jack Jacor have built scenery for St Marys Minstrels to be staged by Dabner Lee Smith under the St Marys Club in the St Marys High School auditorium Wednesday and Thursday next week. Sixty persons will appear on stage with new songs dances and jokes.
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Jack” Jacor
Robinson Grand Theater
St Mary's Minstrels
Dabner Lee Smith
St.Mary's Club
St. Mary's High School
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