Germany weighs immunity claim after sub sinkings
A German submarine commander reports sinking the British warship Marina was as a transport vessel. Germany seeks US information on the ship's status and possible immunity, with negotiations led by Count von Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing. President Wilson monitors the talks for a settlement satisfactory to the United States.
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Washington
Marina
Germany
United States
Count von Bernatorff
Lansing
Mbassador
Grant von Bernstorit
Berlin
Wilson
Prominent Men Visit Fairmont
A large group of state officials and prominent business leaders visited Fairmont yesterday to attend the football game between West Virginia University and West Japan at South Side Park. Among the attendees were Morrin Shaw, George S. Laldley, Earl Ogelby, Joseph M. Murphy, Ari an G. Swiger, J. F. Marsh, Howard Sutherland, Dr. Frank B. Trotter, Roy J. Varrishirk, Steve G. Jackson, and Herman G. Johnson, along with ALB. McCrim of the State Board of Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Untyoruity
West Japan
South Side Park
Binle
Morrin & Shawkey
Board of Rogerts
George S. Laldley
Eark Ogelby
Joph M. Murphy
Arian G. Swiger
Board of Regent
J. F. Marsh
Howard Sutherland
U.S
Frank B.trotter
University
Roy J. Varrishirk Stathers
Steve G. Jackson
Sonar
Infant Terre Buried in Monongah Cemetery
Franco Terre, infant son of Antonia Terre, who died Wednesday, was buried yesterday in Monongah Cemetery by Undertaker R. C. Jones.
City Hall Notes on Fairmont Decorations and Auto Theft
City officials planned Thanksgiving decor for Fairmont to welcome visitors but flags were reportedly stolen after decorating. Police were active at the football game with mayor and commissioners present. Officials will ask drivers to lock cars to curb increasing motor vehicle thefts and theft recovery by police.
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Fairmont
Crowded Market Pickpocketing Leaves Many Looted
Thanksgiving day jam leads to multiple thefts around the railway depot. J Lane Parish of Worthington reports $200 in cash and collateral stolen, J B Mearns of Buckhannon loses about the same amount, R S Pollock robs of $55, KS Stone of Parkersburg loses $14 in cash and papers. Police and detectives traced suspects but made no arrests as thieves fled the city.
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Inixtunen
Elther Inn
J. Lane Pariah
Wortherngton
J. EB. Mearns
Buckhannon
R.S. Pollug Wir
Robb
KS. Stone
Parkersburg
Alleged Burglar Trial On Today In Court
The State case against William Pyles for robbing Clark Coal Company store at Iferton proceeded before Judge Haywend. Cremeny confessed, implicating Pyles and Siriehler. two constables attempted arrest. Trial featured jurors and an awkward incident with a light fixture, no notable injuries.
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Willam Pyles
Joe Strickler
Dave Cremene
Clark Coal Company
Iverton
Haywend
Elecult
Cremeny
Pylex
Siriehler
Aurickter
Pyles
Telok
Riley Davis
John M. Cook
Geo. W. Mul
Auliubristge
C. Walatt Sud
Piney
Nixon Child Burned When Comb Ignites
Jesse Nixon aged two years suffered severe burns to his head face and arms when a comb ignited from a stove flame. The accident occurred on Wednesday as his mother and maid rushed to extinguish the blaze and the child was removed to home care with medical doubt about recovery due to poor health prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
David Nixon
Doubtul
Nixon
Morgantown
Expatriating Women of Belgium Reported by Reuters
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam says Belgian towns Hasvelt and Lanaye will divert male residents aged 17 to 50 and women with sewing machines to Germany. The plan targets both genders, reflecting occupation-era policies and population movements reported by international wire services.
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London
Fauquepront
Reuter
Amsterdam
Hasvelt
Lanaye
Belgium
Germany
Recount Confirms Narrow Election Results in Fairmont
In a heated county recount, Republicans gain slightly in multiple races led by U.S. Senator and Congress contests. Precincts shifted small margins, totaling 18 point gain for Chilton, 18 for Sutherland, and minor changes for Neely and Fleming. The process, overseen by county officials, may seed further contests if challenged. A separate Fairmont celebration drew 6500 attendees for the annual parade and stadium event, despite weather and accommodations concerns. The crowd fronted by West Virginia fans filled Main Street to South Side Park. a section collapse caused minor injuries, with one student unhurt after hospital check. The scene featured the famous snake dance, Phi Beta Kappa pageantry, and festive university spectacle.
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Commissionard
Conjias
Sharif
Hoard of Education
Mannington Dlatetct
G. Martin
Figher Court
Takat
Atorney A
Fleming
Tien Morris
Charles Powell
Neely
U.S
Chilton
Sutherland
Congress Neely
Haggerty
Conley
Glover
Veach
West Virgins
West Virgins. A Two O'Clock the Banda of the
Wa Untvorel Hes
Fairmont
Southskip Park
Huttmont Avenue
West Virginia
Wheelitt
Charleston
Wesleyan
Mion Sue Mula
Ure
Phi Beta
In Feld
Plunk
Phi Beta Capera
Ray
Nimgolt
Keene
Culversly
Severn in City Jail After Failing to Pay Fine
Ross Severn, described as a local figure, was jailed after unable to pay a $5 fine tied to a police court proceeding. He was brought to Pennie by his mother several days earlier in poor condition, with the judge ordering confinement until payment. Nina Lee, a Black resident, forfeited $10 for drunkenness last night.
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Rose Severn
Wei
Severn
Hamar
Tool Deerser
Plane Town
Puie- Nant
Siuch
Nina Lee
Tottering
Bryan Invited to White House Dinner
President Wilson invites William Jennings Bryan to attend a White House dinner in his honor on December 1. Bryan has not accepted yet. Also notes funeral of Mrs. Sarah Jane Sanders of Maidsville West Virginia with services and burial in Bethlehem cemetery and family notified.
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Bryan
White House
Washington
T-Presidant
Wilson
Willtam Bryan
Bryan Ft
Senate
Inl House
Bryan Cane
Daniels
Tumuity
Football Player Boger Campbell Dies From Injuries
Boger Campbell a 20 year old bank clerk died in the hospital in Pittsburgh from injuries sustained yesterday in a football game. He was thrown while making an end run.
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Associated Press
Wittsburgh
Boger Campbell
Rumanians Put Up Stiff Fight In War Front Lines
Report from Berlin via Assorted Press notes renewed Russian assaults on the Alota river front and near the Demube crossing, with Romanian forces holding. Russian and Turkish forces suffer heavy losses as attacks fail to gain advantages, while Bucharest area battles and Dobrudja offenses are described as repelled. Local report also mentions high school funding in Charleston and county class structure in Marion.
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Berlin
Alota
Galacia
War Office
Mackowyon
Demubes
Argesty
Bucarest
Dobrwtya
Mrs Lockridge Funeral Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Halt Lockridge were held today at First M E Church with a large turnout from Columbus and beyond. The body lay in state at her sister Mrs. Alex Goodwin’s home on Fthea Torres then arrived from Columbus yesterday. The service included hymns and a quartet from the church, with pallbearers all former associates of Mr. Lockridge. The casket rested under coral tributes before burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Mary Halt Lockridge
Columbus
Alex Ithedaffer
Fthea Torres
Columbus, Row
Goodwin
M. E
Clyde H. Neill Wang
Minos Edy Jaecoli
Ethel ‘Toothman
Mevars
Barrington
Arnold Mason
Jesus
Woodlawn
Mr. Lockridge
G. Kerr Hosking
AL M. Rowe
John Wight
M. R. Frantz
J.C. Thompson
N. Kander
Weights and Measures Law Changes Meeting Called
Charleston West Virginia December 14 the state weights and measures commissioner J N Nightingale convened a meeting of county and city sealers in the capitol city. The gathering aims to discuss proposed amendments to the weights and measures law ahead of the next legislature. Twenty eight counties and three cities will be represented with sheriffs acting as sealers.
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Charleston
W. Way Ter
J. N. Nightingale
Dannat
Iite
Weather Summary for West Virginia and Nearby Areas
Fair tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions. Local readings show a high near 95 in Bam and a low around 49 yesterday. Puzzling data mentions Hall and OK, but the report lacks clear citations or context for those locations.
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West Virginia
Hall
Bam
Gitzens Meet to Discuss the Bond Election
Gitzens hold a noon meeting to discuss the bond election. Officials and residents attend to review proposed financing measures and potential impacts on the community.
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Gitzens
Engineers Report on City Project Vote Planned Next Week
City engineers report a council meeting about a proposed project from Beant of Atuira and Mayor Bowen. They discuss grade tie river and county run costs, labor and material issues, and a public statement about the project before a special election next week.
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Bowen
Atuira Iba Nidine
Bospir
Atticena
Fairmont
Bnwon
Og Re
Hippodrome Plays Quick Change Manager Reports Missing Play
The Hippodrome Theatre manager, an oilman, received a New York broker telegraph stating The Girl from Out Yonder was misrouted to Navar. Investigations have stalled for a week with no trace of the shipper. The company replaced the show with The Spender and will stage the initial matinee Monday.
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Oilman
Hipdrome Theatre
Agons
Jay
Hits
New York Playbrokers
Naver
Tor
Bedn
Tim Huickose
Mr Hellman
Tolvedoday
Mission Society to Hold Special Service
Mission Society to Hold Special Service at Grace Lativery on Sunday evening December 7 at 7:00 p.m. The program includes an anthem, readings, missionary exercises, solos by Mrs Bloom and Mr Bloom, a children’s segment, hymns such as I Love the Lord and The Morning Light is Breaking, and an offering. Public cordially invited.
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Mission Society
W. H
F. M
Chotr
Mra
Solo
Daler Rosenmoride
C. Solo
Mr. C. H. Bloom
Coa
Pilsons
Hugh Dempster Wilsons
Jesus
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Clase
Marlon County
Elaxk
Airmont
Fairview
Mornington
Chiss
Riverville
Thoburn
Colorad
Barrackville
Mrs. Lockridge
Sheriff's Office
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Banke
Walt Om How
Tater
C. D. Conaway
Fairmont Choral Society
Jackson Clyde Kinsey
First Methodist Episcopal Church
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