Fourteen Austrian Towns Taken As Front Advances
In ongoing Alpine fighting, fourteen Austrian towns are reported captured as Italian forces push through Carinthia and the Isonzo front. Austrian positions near Bozen and Valpolicella face intensified artillery as German and Austrian units concentrate for a potential major strike. An Italian lieutenant and 85 men held a mountain pass for an hour before Bavarian troops, aided by Maxim guns and artillery, overwhelmed them. the conflict continues with heavier weapons being deployed along the frontier.
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Geneva
Tray
Paris
Caranthia
Mmountain
Sourcers
Vile
Acne
Trgolese
Cot Tosale
Monfalcone
Ison Zo
Valpeline
Samother
Bozen
Trentsehere
Twelfth Army Corps
Majestic Battleship Sunk by Enemy Torpedo Near Gallipoli
On May 28 the Admiralty announced the torpedoing and sinking of the battleship Majestic by an enemy submarine while supporting Allied forces on the Gallipoli peninsula. The 14,300-ton vessel with 20,000 horsepower and a crew of 757 was on peace footing when the disaster occurred.
German Activities Widen On Baltic Front Near Warsaw
May 28 report notes Austro German advance in Galicia halted and signals wider German activity along a front east of East Prussia and along the Baltic southward toward Warsaw. Preliminary operations begin along this line where heavy battles previously raged in fall and winter.
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Ess Petrograd
London
Galicia
Baltic
Warsaw
Poland
Persian City Taken by Russian Forces
Persian city of Gremiah, with about 50 000 inhabitants, has been occupied by Russian forces after a clash with Turks near Dilman and Bach Enila. The find notes large Christian missionary activity and dangers to Azsshan Christians, with thousands seeking refuge and many unaccounted.
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Wer Newecia
Ted Pees
Petrograd
Londom
Cremizh
Azsshan
Harry Packard
American Presbyterian Mission
Canusau Causus
Fortress of Przemysl Besieged by Russian Forces
London dispatch reports Przemysl fortress held by Russians after Austrian garrison withdrawal. Vienna confirms Austro German troops drove a wedge through Galicia and encirclement attempts from north and southeast intensify as forces push toward the San river line.
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London
Mass
Premesl
Snore
Ater
Preemysl
Jsst Biarch
Austro-Gurman
Galicia
Vienna
San Tergepsseenich
San
Miss Fox Dead Bliss Fox G Fox Daughter of J J Fox
Miss Fox died Friday morning after a long illness. She was favored by years of rheumatic disease and had recently returned home in slightly better health before worsening. Survived by father J J Fox and brothers Joseph A and Lawrence Fox. Funeral plans include transportation to Term [Ala] and burial at St Marys Cemetery after services at Holy Rosary Church on arrival of the Baltimore and Ohio train.
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Bliss Chrimenes
G. Fox
J. J.fox
Jacksoo
Miss Fox
Baltimore Hospital
Catholic Church
J. J. Fox
Joseph A
Lawrence Fox
Beltimore
Church of the Holy Rosary
St Marys Cemeptery
Deserters From German Crew Seek U S Entry
Five German sailors, who claimed to hate the German cruiser Kurls ruhe, arrive at Nogales Bay 23 seeking entry to the United States. They fear internment if admitted, and Colonel Sege of the Twelfth United States Infantry at Nogales is reportedly handling the case with Washington authorities.
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Carroca
Sonors
Bay 23
United States
Sege
Twelfth
United States Infantry
Nogales
Ariz
Washington
New Comedian Found Incomplete Report On Nebraskan Explosion
Secretary Bryan announced an incomplete investigation report into the Nebraskan steamer explosion. Naval experts will review before public release, with the full investigation to be carried by Ambassador Paze.
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Washington
Bryan
Lenton
Navy Department
Ambasasdor Paze
St Marys Minstrel Adds New Comedian Lee Walsh
Dabney reports Lee Smith directs St Marys Minstrel at St Marys high school auditorium next Wed and Thu. Martin J Walsh known as Red Walsh debuts as end man after talent shown during Maiden Clarkshoro rehearsals. Walsh, with strong voice and dance skill, to perform main part and participate in olio and after piece.
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Dabney Lee Smith
St. Mary's
St. Mary's High School
Thureday
Sir Mary’s Minstrel
Martin J. Walsh
Red Walsh
Ir Walsh
Walsh
Arizona House Rejects Bid to Save Florence Firemen
In Phoenix on May 2, the Arizona House of Representatives declined Governor Hunt’s request to memorialize the board of pardons and appeal for clemency to spare the firemen condemned to be hanged at Florence.
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Roess
Phoenix
Ariz
House of Representatives
Arizons
Hunt
Board of Pardons
Florence
Board of Pardons Deadlocked in Mexican Executions
Florence May 25 The state board of pardons and parole debated any hour this morning without result, the fate of five Mexicans condemned to die between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Warden Sims's secretary entered the condemned cells to take last statements and wills while guards prepared the execution strap order.
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Caren
Florence
Ariz
Etate Board of Pardons and Parole
Sims
Deaf mutes convention to be held in Hampshire County
Arrangements are being made for a two day convention of the West Virginia deaf mutes to be held at Romney in Hampshire County early in June. It is expected that men women and children from across the state will attend Romney home of the state school for the deaf and dumb.
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West Virginia
Rommer
Hampshire County
Romney
West
Red Cross Official Aids Mexican Food Relief
Morris acting national director of the American Red Cross travels from Chicago to Monterey Mexico to oversee food distribution for starving people. He has ordered carloads of beans and corn for immediate shipment as bread riots and food shortages are reported. The move follows reports of severe hunger and calls for aid.
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Chicago
P. Morris
American Red Cross
Monterey
Mex
Borris
Morris
Mexico
Supreme court rejects habeas petition in Chalrleton case
The Charleston Supreme Court of Appeals refused Frank Kunick’s writ of habeas corpus. Kunick, jailed in Marshall County for possessing more than half a gallon of intoxicants without proper labeling, petitioned on grounds the law is unconstitutional. The court found the petition insufficient and ordered Kunick released. A passenger steamer incident near Cambridge involved a separate matter.
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E ' Gharleston
Eupreme Court of Appeals
Frank) Kuaick
Kullick
Amarshall
Innis
Kunick
Baltimore
Gelia County
Ste Borneed
Ieamer
Dorchester
Balti
Cambridge
Shine Steamer
J. A
Palmer
Annapolis
Charles Pattox
Wilson Street
Miss Greenfield
Ignia
Keeley Funeral Steamer Rammed Washington
A United States cruiser named North Carolina ran aground within the outer harbor of Alexandria Egypt. Commander Captain Joseph Womans reports the ship is not damaged and dredging will be undertaken to release it.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Washington
North Carolina
Mary Department
Frse
Joseph Womans
Not Guilty Return in Road Gang Escape Case
Renney Farres was found not guilty of escaping from the road gang. The defendant, serving a partial sentence for a violation of the Yost law, faces return to jail to serve the remainder. Funeral services for Eveline Kelley are set for Thursday at 11 at her home. several relatives attend. Gentry Brothers' show announced to appear Monday at Highland Park and Stealey Heights.
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Pees Kelley
Sokley
Orelock
Carters Court
Immaculate Conception
Farley
Holy Cross
Sharon
Fo ES Banehlin
Mildred Kelley
Gentry Brothers
Highland Park
Stealey Heights
Cadeds Sunk by German Submarine off Penzance Coast
The British steamer Cadeds was sunk yesterday by a German submarine near Newlyn. The crew of eighteen, plus four passengers, were rescued by two fishing boats and brought into the village harbor.
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Penzance
Eng
Newlyn
Arthur Price Dead at Three on Wes t on Road
Arthur L Price aged 3 son of Mr and Mrs Henry Price of Weston road died at 25 oclock Friday morning after a short illness of heart disease Funeral services will be held at clock Saturday afternoon and burial will be in the Green Plain cemetery
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Arthur L. Price
Henry Price
Wes Jton Road
Moraine
Greenplaxp
Mrs Hineman Dead at Worthington After Lingering Illness
Mrs Julia A Hineman died at her Worthington home Friday morning after a long illness. She is survived by her son Clarence E Hineman of Worthington and sisters Miss Lee Philips of Clarksburg and Mrs Emma Haden of West Milford. The funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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Julia A Hineman
Worthington
Shears
Clarence E“Hinerman
Wworthington
Iiss Lee Philips
Clarksburg
Mma Haden
West Mil ‘Ford
Argyllshire Attacked by German Submarine
The British steamship Argyllshire, sailing from Sydney Nova Scotia, was attacked by a German submarine off Liverpool England. It sent wireless distress calls but reached port safely later in the day. harbor details were not announced.
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Liverpool
Eng
Argyllshire
Sydney
N.S
Passengers Land Safe as Champagne Vessel Safe at St Nazaire
Paris May 28 Officials of the French lines report all passengers aboard the Champagne have landed at St Nazaire and there is no need for anxiety about the vessel s safety. It was not torpedoed.
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Paris
St. Nazaire
Last Sermon to Be Tonight for Abby Aldrich
York May 3 Mrs Abby Aldrich widow of Nelson W Aldrich is seriously ill at her home here. News confirms the will of Aldrich has been probated at Warwick and the estate is valued around 500000 dollars.
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York
Nelson
Aldrich
Warwick- RR
Airs
Abby Aldrich
Tabernacle Meetings End as Tonight’s Service Draws Close
Campaign a big success as more than 2,500 have attended at the Hemlock Temple. Tot turnout reflects strong interest in revival activities and ongoing outreach efforts across the community.
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Tabernacle
Flood fears ease as Missouri river crests near city
Flood reports from Kansas City Missouri and Kansas continue to show rivers within banks though the Missouri crest is expected around twenty four feet tomorrow. Officials say main residential and business areas face no immediate danger, with all readings within safe levels.
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Hansas City
Kansas
Okahoma
Missouri
Fimited States Weather Observer Today
Kansas City
Jss
Kan
Germany's Reply Reported From Berlin May 1915
London dispatches from The Hague report Berlin will present Germany's reply to the American note tomorrow. The note is described as temporizing in character and asks the United States to affirm or deny that the Lusitania carried ammunition.
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London
Hagues
Berlin
United States
Lusitania
Antihalian Demonstrations Rock Trieste Memorial
Austrian papers condemn antihalian protests in Trieste causing memorial statue damage and widespread property harm. Mobilization of reserves from Carinthia and the Tyrol accelerates, with completion set for June 7.
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Veenina
Austria
Triest
Carinthia
Tyrol
Steamer Champagne Ashore Near St Nazaire
The steamer Champagne of the French Transatlantic line ran aground near St Nazaire, France. All 500 aboard were rescued. The vessel, built at St Nazaire in 1836, had sailed from Colon on May 27 bound for France in the trans Atlantic trade.
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Nantes
France
Champagne
St Nazaire
South American
Colon
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