Bright future for university urged by Dr Trotter
Acting President Frank B. Trotter toured the state seeking larger appropriations for West Virginia University. He cited a record enrollment and broad extension work, urged funds for a women’s dormitory and a new agricultural building, and predicted steady growth over the next 30 years with support from the board of regents.
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Charleston
Virginia University
Will &E E
Frank B. Trottier
Wr Trottece
Trotter
Good Goods
Morgantown
Mononglaha
Hanock
McDowell
Dr. Trotter
Syoman's
College of. Agriculture
Scampus
Nis
Morganvnown
Nongalia
Dille
College of Agricult
Mae
Association of American Law Col
Eges
America
College of Engineering
Unis
Norfolk & Western Felds
College of Agriculture
Board of Regents
Gems of Great Value Found in Old Suitcase in New York
A New York customs depot guards a stash of antique jewels and royal robes from Charles V era, carried by a priest fleeing Mexico. Valued from 30,000 to 500,000 dollars, officials consider admitting the robes and gems duty free under antiquities laws. A separate note records a Lewistown woman, nearly 700 pounds, unable to pass a car door and riding in a baggage car to Pittsburgh.
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New York
Spain
Charles V
Mexico City
Vera , Cruz
Montevideo
Mexico
Lewistown
Pittsburg
Walking Fever Hits Two Boys from Huntington
Huntington March 20 The walking fever has struck the country this year with San Francisco as a lure for sightseers and pedestrians. Emil Koontz and Bailey Bailey plan a 212 mile trek to reach the western fair city in about five months traveling via Cincinnati St Louis Kansas City and the western plains. They seek sponsorship from wholesale houses and local firms to outfit them with shoes and travel gear. one local factory may provide shoes as advertising. Koontz, son of J M Koontz, formerly a hardware merchant, has worked at American Car & Foundry. Bailey, son of F M Bailey, a retired merchant, is a Marshall College student and former football player. The trip is for adventure, usually paced to cover the distance in schedule time.
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Emil Koontz
J.M. Koontz
Young Koontz
American Car & Foundre Company
Bailey J
F. ML Bailey
Mt Hope
West Virginia Women Offer $210 Year Scholarship Plan
Mrs Hutchinson of Huntington announces WV Federation of Women's Clubs plan to grant college scholarships to worthy WV girls. Award covers four years at WVU or two at a normal school, worth 210 dollars yearly. Applicants need high school credits and endorsements, with loans repayable after graduation. Applications due by April 15, 1916.
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Parkersburg
Mar
BR. , Hutchinson
West Virginia
General Feast of Oranges at San Diego Fair
San Diego March 20 marks National Orange Day with an expansive floral exhibit by the San Diego Floral Association. Kern and Tulare counties send wildflowers in bouquets, and a rare bulbs focus expands the show in the Plaza de California cloister near the California Building.
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San Diego
Cal
Southwest
San Diego Floral Association
Kem
Farm Bureaus
Kern County
San Diego Lacieny
Palay Canyon
Kern
Tulare
Exposition Grounds
Plaza de California
California
Fins Arts
Husbands of Today Losing Their Honor in New York
New York hearings on divorce reveal a double standard with most undefended suits brought by wives while many husbands offer no defense. Judge Greenbaum and lawyer Inez Mitcholland Boissevain weigh in on gallantry and justice, noting women bear the burden and men defend out of societal pressure and perceived harmony.
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New York
Supreme Court
Greenbaum
Edith Ostend Goldman
New Yorks
James B. F. Smith
Mir. Smith
Blumies
Inez Mitcholland Boisseyain
Mr. Smith
Jian
Hospital group plans free drug addiction hospital in Williamsport
Society women led by Mrs Aven P Perley Mrs Albert F Hardinf and Mrs Robert H Rewalt started plans to open a free hospital for persons addicted to the habit who cannot obtain relief under the Harrison act. At a meeting this evening plans for equipment and a building or rooms in the central part of the city were made. All persons will be treated free. expense borne by organizers.
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Williamsport
Society
Aven P. Perley
Mrrs
Albert F. Hardinf
Robert H. Rewalt
Ots
Mary
Lobbyists Blocked State Militia Funding Amid Crisis
Charleston dispatch reports a battle over militia finance as Governor Hatfield vetoed 858000 in proposed appropriations, with the extraordinary session failing to restore funds. Adjutant General Bond blames lobbyists and corporate interests for blocking revenues and warns the West Virginia National Guard may be disbanded after June 30, 1915.
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EERAR
Charleston
Mar
Virginia
Hatfield
John C. Bond
Adjutant ‘General
Military Department
West’ Virginia “National Guard
West Virginia National Guard
Senate
State Board of Health
National Guard
United States
Itj
Aps
Indian Corn to Be Used by Bakers in Vienna Decree
A Vienna government decree requires bakers to use at least fifty percent maize in bread. The order applies to both private home bakers and bakeries, and mandates daily baking for hospital supply. Horse meat sales are limited to a specified pounds per time at horse butcher shops.
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Associated Press
Vendios
wVienna
Michigan Lays Claim To a Climbing Cow
In Lapber Michigan farmer Marshall Rust claims a herd of cows demonstrated athletic ability by climbing a bean pod loaded field. One night he found several cows missing after darkness set in, prompting a search for the missing animals. The report presents a curious local livestock anecdote with little verifiable detail.
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Lapber
Mich
Marshall Rust
Rust
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Floral Association
Society Women' of
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JG. Gherry Co
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