Personal notices from Morgantown area readers
PEmionsane visiting Gach Ite SQW Murray from Charles si Wate Coffman circuit clerk returned Saturday afternoon from a Scottish Rite meeting in Wheeling Houston G. Koung of Charleston district chief clerk in Stearn office prominent city visitor Reed i secretary of state is a prominently city visitor Wilbur Swiger of the Fairmont Times start came to the city Saturday evening to spend Sunday Rolla W. Jones went to Weston Saturday afternoon to spend Sunday Attorney Thomas Joe Gillooly spent the week in Morgantown on legal business.
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Si Wate
Veteran Sparkersburg Fatal Railroad Accident
Michael Foy aged 65 was killed near the Baltimore and Ohio crossing on Harris street when he stepped from a belind engine and was struck by a freight car. He had served the railroad for 43 years and planned retirement but refused.
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Sparkersburg
Michael Foy
Baltimore’ (and Ohio
Harris Street
Pythians Memorial Day Observance to Be Held This Afternoon
Pythian Knights and Pythian Sisters plan a memorial day event this afternoon at their South Third Street hall starting at 2 o clock. Judge James W. Robinson will deliver the address before members proceed to local cemeteries to decorate graves of deceased order members with about 25 visiting attendees in attendance.
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Pythian Knights
Pythian Sisters
South Third Street
James W. Robinson
Order
Dar
Toca
Miners Paid in This Region for Work Done Latter Part of Lune
The Consolidation Coal Company paid out $60,000 here for miners and other employees in late May with independent companies also disbursing large sums. The labor market is returning to normal and the outlook is excellent. Local trade was stimulated Saturday night by the party.
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Consolidation Coal Company
Mnuch
Pary
Washington Chiefs Face Loss of Skilled Arsenal Workers
Officials report serious problems at U S arsenals as many trained civil employees drain to private checks and other contracts with belligerent governments. Some on staff are taking $52 per day while being offered up to 35000 annually elsewhere, risking compromised military property and production.
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Washington
German aviation corps member held in Cincinnati in Lusitania probe
Heinz Hardenberg, believed linked to the Lusitania investigation, was arrested in Cincinnati by Justice Department agents. He and his employer Pan Haase of Norwood went to the post office seeking Washington bound mail for transfer to state department and justice officials.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Heinz Hiar
Denberg
Aviation Corps
Norwood
Post Office
Clemency arguments in Leo M Frank case before Governor Slaton
In Atlanta on June 12, arguments for and against clemency for Leo M Frank were presented to Governor Slaton. Solicitor Dorsey to prepare briefs and offer rebuttal. Frank’s counsel to argue innocence. Joseph R. Brown opposed clemency, warning against overturning juries and encouraging lynch law. William J. Howard spoke for Frank. Governor Slaton questioned druggist Welch & Fullerton about city deliveries.
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A. Associatin
Georgia
Willian J
Frank
Staton
Welch & Fullerton
Shutdown at Morgantown Li breton plant halts operations
June 12 report from Morgantown states a major shaft connecting the cold roll to the main engine at the Li breton plant of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company has broken. Repairs will take several days after arrival of replacement parts, leaving plant operations uncertain. Separately, the city water and sewerage board advances fountain installations, with one near Third and Pike on the post office square completed.
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Morgantown
Libreton
American Shett and Tin Plate Company
City Water and Sewerage Board
Wis
Third and
Pike Streets
Ofice Square
Mexican famine denied by Villa amid court of inquiry notes
The report covers testimony at a court of inquiry into exam paper irregularities where midshipmen alleged recommendations for dismissal for cheating. Admiral Fullam warned he might resign if Navy Department did not challenge the prior probe. Villa and Wilson exchanges frame Mexican turmoil with Villa denying famine threats and calling for reform and unity.
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Naval Academy
Todas
Fullam
Navy Department
Annapolis
Richard BH “Adams
HB. Broadfoot
BR. Holcombe
Hotel Raid At Glen Elk Ended In Arrests For Immorality
In Glen Elk at 1 30 Sunday morning a raid on the Basie hotel led to arrests of Nell Warlek Mary Morrison Rosie Church Clyde Bennett J Boughner L R Rodgers Charley Myers and Bert Gibson on assembling for immoral purposes F I Beamer proprietor was charged with conducting a house of bad repute and Elmer Minor colored with being a procurer W25 also arrested Bonds posted for some to appear at 7 PM Sunday evening Mayor Gordon to preside Others jailed Lt Nicholas M Whyte and Officers Davidson Simms Shahan and McCloud conducted the raid
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Reid
Glen Elk
Nell Warlek
Mary Morrison
Rosie Church
Clyde Bennett
J. ©. Boughner
L. R. Rodgers
Charley Myers
Bert Gibson
F. If. Beamer
Elmer Minor
Beamer
Neil Warick
GH Gordon
Nicholas M. Whyte
Davisson
Simms
Shahan
McCloud
Heat in AustriaHungary Raises Crop and unrest alarms
Intense heat across AustriaHungary coupled with late drought worries military and agricultural circles. Reports from Budapest describe serious riots in markets requiring police intervention, signaling potential grain crop damage if heat and drought persist.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Via
London
Austria-Hunga
Budapest
Landslide devastates Simbirsk district in southeast Russia
A massive landslide struck Simbirsk, burying an area along a street in the town and causing extensive damage. Homes were wrecked and the nearby area suffered severe destruction as debris swept across the locale. Official details and casualty figures were not immediately available.
Another Continued Ocean Page Headline Rescue Sinks
Continued column notes a naval action with fishing smacks sunk by four Zep ships. The report lists losses and outlines subsequent rescue efforts and maritime response, highlighting the wartime context and regional impact on coastal communities.
Russian successes spark optimism near Dniester banks
Reports from Pierograd June 12 describe Russian gains on both sides of the Dniester River near Juranzno and Ugaresbers. Military circles and the press show optimistic sentiment, with officers noting no immediate danger to Lemberg and expect German forces to entrench rather than advance. Stanislaus evacuation is seen as a logical consequence of new alignments. Fifteen thousand Testaments, sent by American Sunday school children, head to the front in support of Russian troops.
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Pierograd
Juranzno
Dniester
Ugaresbers
Mosciaka
Przemysl
Lemberg
Stanislaus
American World Sunday School Association
West Virginia Osteopathic Society Plans Next Year Meeting
June 12 in Parkersburg reports the thirteenth annual convention of the West Virginia Osteopathic Society. Officers elected include President Dr. W. J. Seman Huntington Vice President Dr J H Rotinett Huntington and Secretary-Treas Dr W A Fletcher Clarksburg.
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Parkersburg
West Virginia Ostepathic Society
Parkers
W. J. Seman
Huntington
J. H. Rotinett
W.A. Fletcher
Clarksburg
Treas
Box factory blaze. three years for white slavery convict
The Box factory at McKees Rocks burned early today, destroying the plant and two million feet of timber with a large quantity of merchandise. In Parkersburg the Rev J W Fieming was sentenced by Judge Dayton to three years in the penitentiary for white slavery. An estimated 156180 dollars in losses reported. In Constantinople an official note said the Russian torpedo boat destroyer was sunk in the Black Sea by the Turkish cruiser Midilli. the ship returned safely.
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J. W. Fieming
Parkersburg
Hasselt
A.g.dayton
McKees “Rocks
Moundshire
Aniskea
Constantinople
Black Sea
Mmidullu
Brelsau
President's plan for peace and neutral treatment outlined
The text reports on calls for neutral treatment and peace proposals during wartime. It notes the president seeking international commission oversight and warns of risks if diplomatic ties break. It mentions former secretary and Mrs Bryan heading to Old Point Comfort, with plans to announce future steps on return.
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Brean
Conntry
Germany
International Commission of Investigation
Bryan Teft
Old Point Comfort
Bryan
West Virginia New License Tax Sparks Auditor Warning
State Auditor Joan S. Darst says the new revenue measure imposes higher license taxes on 6,500 West Virginia corporations. The plan doubles the capital license tax for domestic and foreign charters and becomes effective July. A marriage license was issued Saturday to Charlie Karder and Mary Hazel Titchenal.
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Charleseon
Joan S. Darst
West, Virginia
Charlie Karder
Mary Hazel-Titchenal
Carranza Outlines Policy On Foreigners And Reform
Carranza discusses his early moves as head of the Constitutionalist government and criticizes foreign understanding. He promises to inform resisting factions of the political path and outlines social reform measures, aiming to protect foreigners, their lives, liberty, and property under Mexican law.
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Carranz
United States
United
Carranzz
Mexico
Fresh Produce Prices and Specials at Market Basket
A local market lists prices on many fruits and vegetables including cherries cantaloupes cabbage beets peppers asparagus peas beans tomatoes spinach cauliflower parsley kale cucumbers squashes and lemons. It notes large quantities arriving weekly and offers free market basket services.
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Texas
Bermuda
Toro
California
Motto Promise Runs Through Local Market Slogan
A local market reiterates its motto If it grows We have it promoting meat and bakery sections and claiming only the best goods are offered. The note emphasizes consistent quality across departments.
Mexican Reform Principles Stated in Constitutional Draft
A fragmentary text outlines core aims of reform in Mexico including separation of church and state, protection of individual rights, and restraint on special privileges. It mentions nationwide tolerance for foreigners, support for government reform, religious liberty within public order, and agrarian settlement by legal means.
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Ants
Mexico
Forelgness
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