Przemysl Fallen to Austrians After Lengthy Siege
Allied observers report the fortress of Przemysl fell to Austrians after a protracted two‑plus week bombardment and siege operations. The Russians had starved the garrison, sacrificing manpower to preserve strength as German and Austro‑Hungarian forces closed in. The capture shifts the eastern front dynamics, with Russians retreating toward the San while Austro‑German forces advance in Galicia and toward Cracow.
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Associated Press
Preemyslshia
London
Przemaas
Viena
Petrograd
Pfsherzemysl
Priemysl
Tara
Przemysi
Cagndy
Yser
Przemys
Trian
Galicia
Pnes
Silesia
Tour Ifol
Przemyst
Tern
Pers
Rav
Rawka
Hethlof
George
British Submarine Sinks German Transport in Marmora Bay
London reports a British submarine torpedoed a large German transport in Marmora Bay yesterday morning. The vice admiral in the Dardanelles area confirmed the action, noting the submarine was among several operating in these waters.
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London
Sea of Marmora
Panderma’ Bay
Dardanelles
Saley
Judge Morgan Returns to Close Up Affairs in City
Judge F Morgan recently named to the States Public Service Commission by Gov H D Hatfield returns to Fairmont from Charleston to wind down his extensive legal business then plans to move to the capital to serve a four year term. The appointment draws broad approval from diverse political factions and local supporters. Italians in America called to report for military duty in Western Pennsylvania reservist draft order affects about ten to sixteen thousand men aged 20 to 39.
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F. Morgan
States Public Service Commission
H. D. Hatfield
Fairmont
Charleston
Morgan
Marion County
Hatfield
America
Pittsburgh
Joseph Natalie
Pennsylvania
Professor Woodley Delivers Address at Elkins High
Professor O. L Woodley president left early this morning for Elkins to speak at the commencement exercises of Elkins High School.
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Elkins
L Woodley
Elkina
Elkins High School
Weather Summary for West Virginia and Surrounding Areas
Partly cloudy conditions prevail in West Virginia and western Sylvaniin with variable Friday skies. Expect mild temperatures and light winds, with a slight chance of isolated showers late afternoon along eastern mountains.
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West Virginia
Western
Sylvaniin
Tokyo Meeting Turbulence Sparks Wide Arrests
In Tokio on June 3 a mass anti-government meeting near the Tokko building provoked serious disturbances. Police reinforced the city as many arrests were made. elsewhere in the House, a confidence resolution was defeated 133 to 232 as cabinet ministers defended negotiations with China amid heckling and partisan clashes.
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Tokio
Japan
Toko
House of Position
Okuma
Kato
China
K.hara
M. Imukai
H. Ogawa
Haying
Prem Okima
French Finance Minister Introduces Major Bill
Paris June Alexander Ribot, the French minister of finance, introduced a bill in the Chamber of Deputies proposing the appropriation of 1,120,000,000 francs provisionally for third quarter needs.
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Paris
Alexander Ribot
Chamber of Deputies
Governor borrows 100000 for state finances
Governor Hatfield today negotiated a loan of 100000, the second since the late legislative session. Officials believe it will cover state expenses until July when revenue from new tax measures is due, with possible further borrowing if needed. Also notes lectures tonight by Prof J K Barnes in Webster Springs and SW Vere.
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Charleston
Wie
Hatfield
Webster Springs
Grand Jury Near Complex Work Near Complex
Grand jury near completion will finish this evening or tomorrow morning and return several indictments. Likely targets include Dominick Feraro for a deadly mine shooting last year, James Lee and Carmin Deffort from the Evernon street duel, plus various violations of the prohibition law and misdemeanors. It is unlikely any indictments will arise over street blockades caused by road work.
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Dominick Feraro
Burero Rome
Consolidation Coal Company
Monongah
James Lee
Carmin Deffort
Evernon
Grand
Main Street
Fairmont Avenue
Confederate Vets March In Parade At Richmond Reunion
Confederate veterans marched through Richmond in a 25th reunion parade led by the United States Marine Band. About 6000 grey clad survivors cheered the Stars and Stripes and passed the Lee monument and nearby Jefferson Davis statue as a cornerstone for a Stonewall Jackson monument was dedicated. The procession echoed Dixie and The Star Spangled Banner with Tipperary also heard.
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Richmond
Army “of the Confederacy
Robert *E. Lee
Jefferson
Stonewall Jackson
United States Marine Band
Dixie
Tipperary
Germany to Cut Flour Prices for Small Bakeries
An Associated Press dispatch from Berlin reports German authorities will reduce flour price spreads beginning soon to ease shortages. The move aims to support small bakeries and ensure adequate bread supplies across the country.
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Associated Prem
Berlin
London
Julie
Germany
San Marino Declares War After Italian Stand
A Lugano dispatch reports San Marino has declared itself at war, siding with Italy against Austria Hungary. The tiny republic, surrounded by Italian land near Rimini, becomes a wartime ally, removing its neutral stance as Italy advances.
Wilson Preparing New German Note
President Wilson drafts an American reply after his conference with German Ambassador von Bernstorff. The note, prepared by the President, aims to test Germany’s adherence to international law in sea warfare and to clarify limits on armed vessels and prize courts. No change in strategy is expected.
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William
Germany
Spd
Washington
Wilson
Sount von Bernstorff
United States
State Department
Sitania
Ignete Jin
Jcustomis
Beraster DE Gori
People's Attorneys Find Paper In for True Instigators
Investigators led by the People's Attorneys identify key figures behind a new charter, naming primary instigators and outlining the legal actions or reforms sought. Officials emphasize transparency and public accountability as papers reveal the targeted individuals and their alleged roles.
Master Lawyer Coaches Lowe and Eec Case Ahead
Detailed notes reveal a plan to fast track a charter and voter registration case in Fairmont. The paper shows instructions to file the bill by June 1 and seek speedy court action, with both sides kept under tight control to secure a ruling.
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Fairmont
Billot
Reuben’ Anderson
Tonga
Dhe
Aig
Marion County Woman Dies At Terra Alta
Mrs Elien Sigler aged 83 died yesterday morning at seven o'clock at the Tuberculosis Sanitarium Terra Alta after lingering illness. The funeral was held this morning at ten o'clock. Independence Mrs Sigler was a cousin of Mr Harvey Lanham of this city. Franks Day and children left this afternoon for Quakerstown where they were called by a message announcing the death of the former father H O Reeds, long a resident of the city and formerly employed by the Coal Company local.
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Elien Sigler
Erra
Alte
Sigler
Harvey Lanham
Quakerstown
Mdin
Butia
Belngy
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