German Drive at Lutsk Halted by Russian Offensive
Russian forces stop the German push toward Lutsk from Kovel and Vladimir-Volynski, and push the front across the Stokhod to the northwest and west toward Vladimir-Volynski. Svidniki and Mosor lie on the west bank as battles rage, while Russians strike near Kiselin and Zubilno. The Stokhod is crossed at several points and natural barriers vanish.
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Petrograd
Kovel-Sarny
Lutsk
Kovel
Vladimir-Vleynski
Stokhod
Vladimir-Volynski
Svidniki
Mosor
Kavel
Pinsk Likely to Fall as Brussiloff Advances
Reports from Petrograd say Brussiloff's Russian forces press toward Pinsk threatening the German right flank. The German line faces isolation by marsh raids as Russian gains extend north of the Pinsk marshes and Lutsk salient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Pinsk
Brussiloff
Daily News
Lutsk
JAS K GLENNON APPEARS BEFORE TAX BOARD IN 1915
Jas K Glennon and associates present before the tax board detailing property valuations and depressions since 1914. He argues most assessments should not be raised, citing declines of one third to half and widespread real estate inactivity. He urges four year stability to revive investment and notes a recent storm worsens conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
JAS, K. Glennon & CO. P. S
Providence
Health Talks Advice on Nerve Pain Baths and Worms
A question and answer from Health Talks discusses using hot sea water baths for nerve inflammation with emphasis on overall health and hygiene. A reader asks about a two year old with a six inch worm and is advised to rely on the family physician for diagnosis and cure, not distant remedies.
Measles Quarantine Hits Nashville Camp Amid Small Outbreak
An epidemic of measles breaks out in Tennessee state mobilization camp with seven cases in one battalion of the Third Infantry under quarantine. Captain W H Hughes elected colonel of the First Infantry. Other brief items note legal testimony in Estes case and Knights of Pythias assembly.
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Nashville
Tenn
Talion
W. H. Hughes
Wonders of Sandbank Pebbles and Ancient Glacial Tales
The passage reflects on sandbank pebbles as vivid gems of color and texture. It describes layered histories carried by rocks from glacial ages, with pebbles resting in a bluff and releasing their first sunlight, linking them to eras from Alexander to Columbus and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Asia
Caesar
Gaul
Columbus
America
Beer Confiscated From Archie McCall's Car By Sheriff
Deputies found a case of beer in Archie McCall's automobile on Water and Eslava streets late Tuesday night. The beer was confiscated and McCall arrested. Earlier Tuesday deputies also found beer and whisky at M Rossner's store at Jackson and Adams streets.
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Archie McCall
Eslava
McCall
M. Rossner
Jackson and
Adams
Relief canvass assigns funds by city volunteers
A relief effort expands with 10 appointed committeemen receiving territory to solicit funds. Sub chairmen named by Dr. Inge include James L. Cawthon for Water and Conti streets and Frank J. Thompson for City Bank and Van Antwerp buildings. Others cover real estate, Dauphin area, county buildings, physicians, lawyers, hotels, and charities.
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Inge
Water
Conti
James L. Cawthon
City Bank and
van Antwerp
Frank J. Thompson
Russell Ladd
Dauphin Street
Royal
Dave Bauer
L. E. Carroll
County
Safford Berney
P. B. Dorlon
Price, Williams
E. D. Laurendine
W. H. Holcombe
G. H. Fonde
Aubrey Boyles
South Government Street
Conception
St. Michael Street
A. LeBlanc
St. Francis Street
C. B. Hervey
E. J. Hackett
Royal Street
Julius Hammel
Committeemen Report for 10 O Clock Meeting and Relief Gifts
Committeemen are asked to report at 10 o clock Thursday to the office of Frank J. Thompson at City Bank building. M J McDermott president of Bank of Mobile donates 1000 for storm relief and offers to disburse through E M Bailey Chamber of Commerce. Gordon Smith proprietor of Smiths Bakery pledges seventy five loaves with further bread donations to prevent bread hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Thompson
City Bank
Mobile
M. J. McDermott
Bank of Mobile
McDermott
E. M. Bailey
Chamber of Commerce
Relief Committee of
Gordon Smith
Smith's Bakery
Tarpon's Regular Trip to Mobile Is Called Off
Local Agent W M Eanes reported a telegram from H H Boyer president of the company stating the Tarpon would resume its voyage to Mobile next Monday as usual. The Tarpon missed this week's trip due to the recent gulf coast hurricane.
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Tarpon
Mobile
W. M. Eanes
St. Andrews and Gulf Steamship Company
H. H. Boyer
Pensacola
Fla
Captain Banes
Gulf Coast
Watchman Bit by Dog at Magnolia Firm
Morris Hyde a watchman for the Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company was attacked by a dog Tuesday afternoon and badly bitten on the right leg. He shot the animal to save himself from serious injury and received surgical attention. Hyde lives at 107 North Hallet Street.
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Morris Hyde
Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company
Hyde
North Hallet Street
Loss of another vessel reported from Pensacola wreck shoals
Pensacola reports the schooner Dorothy sunk in the gulf storm with nine lives lost though unconfirmed. Several ships reached port damaged by the storm as seven miles of railroad near the gulf shore washed out and trains may be delayed. Navy aeroplane station suffered about 150000 dollars in damage. four hydro aeroplanes and hangars destroyed. The cruiser North Carolina remained undamaged and the army post incurred about 50000 dollars in losses. Wharves were wrecked and a small cutter destroyed.
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Pensacola
Fla
Dorothy
Gulf
City
Points East
Louisville and Nashville
Gulf Shore
United States Navy
Navy Station
North Carolina
Here
Mobilians Form Millinery and Garment Co
The Pearson's Millinery and Garment Company filed articles of incorporation in the probate court to engage in general retail dry goods clothing and millinery with headquarters in the city. Capital is $20,000 fully subscribed. Officers are A Pearson president Harry Haverman secretary and Walter Mitchell vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson's Millinery and Garment Company
Messrs. A. Pearson
Harry Haverman
Walter Mitchell
Fire Damages Unoccupied Home on North Julia Street
Firefighters from Hose Company No 12 and watchmen atop City Bank and Trust building discovered a blaze at 1 10 a m Wednesday in an unoccupied residence at 72 North Julia Street. The property owned by Miss Annie McDonald sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCosker
City Bank and Trust Company
North Julia Street
Hose Company No. 12
Annie McDonald
Storm Damages Hit Coastal Shipping and Vessels
The gale damaged commercial interests with ships sunk or damaged along the coast. Six fishing schooners returned safely from the gulf after the storm, while the 451 ton Avio was driven ashore breaking a wharf. The 898 ton Else was distressed in the gulf. a tug aided rescue. Many summer resort crop losses followed heavy rains after the 104 mph gale.
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Gulf
Avio
Fighting in Chihuahua as de facto forces clash near Parral
Dispatches report heavy combat in Chihuahua between de facto government troops led by General Ernésto Garcia and Villa bandits near Parral. General Hilario Rodrigues, who joined Reyes after surrendering, sent a letter from Villa dated the 15th at San Juan Bautista asking for aid to return to old alliance. Rodrigues says he has no sympathy with Villa's split aims and will aid Carranza authorities to restore order.
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Chihuahua City
Mexico
Ernésto Garcia
Ate Blanco
Jacinto Trevino
Garcia
Minos
Domingo
Hilario Rodrigues
Reyes
Trevino
Villa
San Juan Bautista
Ge Trevino
Rodrigues
Carranza
Dram Order Knights of Khorassen Ceremony Postponed Indefinitely
The ceremonial of the Dram Order Knights of Khorassen at the Kile Yacht Club, scheduled for last Monday night, has been postponed indefinitely amid unclear circumstances.
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Dram Order
Knights of Khorassen
Kile Yacht Club
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A. Kodak
Kodaks
Stearns
Gussie
Jas. K. Glennon
TAX Board
Margaret S. Wildberger
Mary A. Burfoot
St. Anthony
Scott
William Schroeder
State and Wilkins
Wilkinson
South State
Mr. Glennon
Sis
Reliance Equipment Co
The
Tight Stave Manufacturers’ Association
National Cooperage Association
Allied Cooperage Industries of America
Washington
Santos A. Dominici
Venezuela
Peru
Colombia
Ecuaor
George I. Fossick
Memphis
Edington
Z. Newton Estes
Shelby County
Cleveland
Supreme Assembly
Military Department of the Knights of Pythias
Chicago
National Colored Democratic League
Harrisburg
Washington Party
Progressive Party
Pennsylvania
West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Newport News
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
R. H. Downman
New Orleans
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Richmond
Henry Fairfax
Leesburg
Lloyd’s Shipping Agency
Kara
B. IL. E
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Locomotive. Engineers
Y. MB. 4
Cérro Blanco
Carranitas
Omile
L. Hammel Dry Goods Company
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