German subs and naval actions near England and Poland fronts
Reports describe German U boats near England’s coast and Bristol Channel with British losses, including a trawler Viclo and a Liverpool steamer, while broader war updates note Austro-Hungarian and Russian fronts holding and German reinforcements moving east of Medyka as the Western Front shows little progress.
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England
Galge
Maida
Littia
Pasui
Bristol Channel
Jewheen
Liverpool
Ari
Takia
Yaer Canal
Judge Morgan Heads to Capital for Public Service Term
Judge E F Morgan, recently appointed by Governor Hatfield to the Public Service Commission, will move to Charleston Tuesday or Wednesday to begin his four year term. He will secure a house there and reside in the capital during office hours. Morgan notes the commission’s work is congested and will require concerted effort from all new commissioners to start hearings on cases.
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E. F. Morgan
Heg H Neld
Public Service Commission
Charleston
Fairmont
Charleston St
Morgan
Hatfield
Ww Warning Sent ericans In' Europe Ww Warning Sent ericans In' Europe Ansociated
In Washington on June 5 reports quote Ambison Gerard at Berlin cable noting warnings to Americans abroad. The warning, described as standing guidance, cautions that Europe is not a safe destination for Americans as the war continues.
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Ahington
Ambison- Rah Garard
Beriin
Europe
Bryan Ggeavhat
Ilia Bean
Piedmont Man Dead At Home in West Virginia
An obituary item notes the death of a Piedmont resident, EB McCandlsh, a longtime local figure, found in a bungalow yard after an apparent accident. Survived by family members including Jorine Johnston. funeral arrangements pending at a local church.
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EB. McCandilsh
Medmont
W.va
Jakebert McCandlinhy
Mesamfilah
Bert
Lindsay McCandreewell
Williamson Charter Upheld By Court
The Supreme Court upheld Williamson's new charter and granted a writ of mandamus to bar Dr. Nudnamaker from taking office June 1. W. Peters, elected May 1, 1913, would have served under the old charter until April 30, but the new charter shifts terms to July 1. Peters contends entitlement under the old date. Nunemaker, the rival, was elected. The writ is returnable Tuesday.
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Charleston
Williamson
Supreme Court
W. Peters
Pudis Nunumaker
Algo
Peters Wan
Williamson Connel
Nunemaker
Peters
Petera
Ho le
Nunamaker
Burdatta
White
Potitionar
Crowds greet Emperor William at Arch Duke’s birthday
Berlin reports Emperor William arriving at Field Marshal Arch Duke Frederick’s headquarters to join in the Arch Duke’s birthday celebrations. Crowds greeted him with enthusiasm as news circulated of Przemysl’s fall and talks of a coalition ministry.
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Berlin
London
Williamy
Frederick
Yauterday
Przemysl
Mperor
William
Mmprecata
Aujiancen
Toudera
Party of Bangary
Colottion
Frick Co Orders 800 Coke Ovens Firing near Connellsville
June 6. The Frick Company issued orders for firing about 800 coke ovens in the Connellville region. The ovens are to be fired Friday, Saturday of the next week, and early next week. Frick reports 12,898 of 18,224 ovens in blast in the region.
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Connellevilur
Prick: Company
Connellaville
Frick Company
Reverend Av. T. Canter Attends Morrin Harvey College Meeting
Reverend Av T Canter pastor of the Southern Methodist Temple Church returned from Barboursville where he attended a meeting at Morrin Harvey College. The report notes his effort to engage with college affairs and continued church responsibilities despite travel.
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Av.t. Canter
Southern Methodiet
Mplecopall Church
Barboursville
Morrin-Harvey, College
Canter
AhFatron
Bigliner crew prepares to save life from submarine threat
Photographs from the rescue show lifeboats and lifelines in use as bigliners shift to safety measures. The scene depicts crew and passengers rushing to readiness on deck as a torpedo scare looms during the voyage to England.
Oates Ready for Telephone Merger in Northern West Virginia
A meeting of Northern West Virginia commercial groups adopted a resolution favoring the merger of the two local telephone systems. The action urges Consolidated and Hollardscia to pursue a universal, single system, with oversight by the Public Service Commission and state legislature. Copies were sent to authorities and the two companies.
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Cittnt
West Virginia
Fairmont Chamber of Commeres
Public Service Commissions of
West
Iratemont Chamber of Commerce
Fulemont
Wat
Virginia
West, Virginia
Rst
Tory
Thorn
Torrifon
Tofora
Anld Citien
Tolyphons
Buninena
Linenim
mpPubli c Services Commission
toiNx Tatox
Allepublicadvice
Nocesa
Tystor. Com
Ppilusvartalaphony
Irgiula
Ibertes
Fairmont
Morgantown
Clarkulture
Grafton
Parkersburg
PubliciService.com
Mannington Baptist Church to be formally dedicated tomorrow
The new Funptial Church at Mannington will be formally dedicated tomorrow with Rev W J Eddy of the First Baptist Church in the city presiding over the Sunday services. Rev B F Condit of Huntington will preach the dedicatory sermon as will other local pastors. The church, a $20000 reconstruction project, features modern conveniences and additional facilities.
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Mannington
W. J.eddy
First Baptist Churett
Thin City
Witl
Othe
B. F. Condilt
Luntington
Stump
Parkerwhore
Raye Caudill
Huntington
Staat
Kentucky
Fancington
Prattfaat
Gmnusie
Adele” Nicholls
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Rat Extermination League Campaign Sparks City Rat Virus
A vigorous campaign by the Rat Extermination League of Paltment claims bounties for each rat killed. Rodents attacked Dr J A Graham so that 40 prize Barred Rocks died or were damaged. Graham reports his flock in ruins and vows to press the effort in Morgantown and Fairmont.
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J. A. Graham
Graham
Morgantown
Fairmont
Ronchl
Grahame
Anonymous Threats Prompt American Evacuations in London
Rumors spread that anonymous calls ordered Americans to flee London with their families, prompting warnings from the American Consul General. M K Shaler of the American Belgian relief commission was told to vacate. Reports claimed a June deadline for all American women, but the embassy denied any Berlin request.
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London
Severais Amert
Cap Cealdests
M. K. Shaler
Belgian Relief Commission
England
Berlin
High School Class Refuses to Graduate in Connellsville
In Connellsville Pennsylvania the ML Pleas ant High School graduating class refuses to graduate after a strike. Howard Myers, class president, allegedly was denied a diploma by the school board despite exams. Class members claim a prejudiced teacher affected Myers by failing him.
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Connellsville
Suan
ML Pleasant High School
Howard Myers
Myers
Talire
Ohio U S Attorney Resigns Position
Anipylated Proms Washington June 6 Shermar T McPherson United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio resigned today after renewing a white slavery criminal proceeding involving a dairies company. He allegedly directed a $20000 fee from the client in the case to his private attorney.
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Washington
Shermar T. McPherson
Atorney
Ohio
Dayland
Wilson
Bolin
Columbus
Gregory Lad
I McPherson
Aselvlli
Constantine Constantines Report Deteriorates In Greece
A fragmented report from Athens notes Constantine’s condition worsened with increasing fever and respiratory distress. The text references a planned operation and mentions critical temperature and vital signs, though linguistic issues obscure full details.
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Jorine Johnston
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Frick Co
Oates
Fox
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Runsell Smallwood
Williams Wright
Talidington
Fred pBarrows
Swat the Rat League
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Constantine
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