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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
1
The report outlines a heavy German and Bulgarian offensive in the Balkans with Serbian forces retreating. It notes Greek and British concerns over future actions, mentions movements of refugees, and cites Allied withdrawal as a growing factor. Additional lines reference a New York to Hull vessel incident near Goodwin Sands and the Winona ship on the Goodwin yagd.
Article reports on shifting power as Willa’s influence wanes, with references to Mexican political figures and regions around Sonora. Mentions General Villa era, Carranza agents, and local commercial activity, citing a source from Nogales and Cen Wobrogon.
The Palemont Chapter of the Order of the Lantern postpones memorial services. The regular meeting will be held tonight in the Masonic Temple at 7. Memorial services will be observed as planned in the near future.
Fragmented OCR describes a batch of incidents including ten starts of fires at a mine near Boomer and the seizure of chemicals and bodies. It mentions Worthington and Rid of Expensive Bridge, a county court election, and suppression of a town vote aimed at reducing the port authority. Foreign phrases blur details.
The festival of Victory opens in the Hebrew calendar era with a children’s holiday and the celebration lasting for several days. In ceremonies the community will sing songs by candlelight in the evenings and prayers will be offered at the synagogues.
Indications this afternoon point to a quarterly meeting and banquet of the Pugueot Business Men's Association to be held this evening at the YFOA beginning at 6:00. Main speaker will be Wei Goorgh along with Hon. J. M. Jacob and others discussing advertising, trade, and publicity in the region.
Mrs W E Clayton learns of her mother Mea Willan Kellney death in Arlington. She leaves tonight for Aviligton Md where she will attend the funeral. A message this morning said Mrs Kellney was critical and another noted she had died. No further details on funeral arrangements were provided.
Two barrels of beer and 100 gallons of whiskey were poured into the sewer at Jefferson and Jackson streets yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Buckley and constables Sattortvid and Conder. The liquor destroyed had been confiscated from a man convicted of violating the Prohibition law during the last few months, with most trials held in the court.
At Boomer West Virginia a massive mine disaster leaves multiple dead and many injured. Rescue teams pull bodies from wreckage as engineers from the Bureau of Mines investigate the blast site and assess damage to surrounding property while officials vow accountability. In New York officials probe possible links to war munitions shipments aboard ships and a suspected incendiary device being tested to halt movement of armaments.
In London a report confirms two more sailors lost to German submarines aboard the Colman and the Orange Prince. The Colman, 4323 tons, sailed from Middlesbrough October 38 bound for Hull then Bombay, while the Orange Prince, 236 tons, departed Liverpool October 7.
Fragmentary report notes Jane Addams shows no alarming illness after recent health concerns. Medical status uncertain with incomplete lines, but sources indicate she remains under observation and a decision on possible treatment or operation will follow within days.
A Berlin dispatch via Oversca News Agency reports British troops entered the Mesopotamian front on November 28 and clashed with Turkish forces. A mutilated body was found near the scene, and details of the engagement follow as authorities seek to establish control of the area. In unrelated local news, Lily Morganstown resident Danny Shelton, colored, was fined five dollars for drunken disorderly conduct in Morgan Town Mayore court after pleading guilty.
Washington reports Democrats nominate Chilton for a Senate seat amid party unity. Senator Smith of Georgia names Chilton, while others, including Senator Johnson of Maine and Senator Nichols of Minnesota, voice broad support as Chilton is acclaimed.
In Peking the government on November 27 weighed joining any belligerent powers. A proposal for talks with any power or group was received after negotiations with a named third party. Meanwhile a local basketball schedule at the M. C. A. features the Austrians versus French, Russians versus Germans, and Turks against English with games set for early evening.
In Pittsburgh, 600 students were asked to sort and deliver Yuletide mail during the holiday rush. George McNeil, postmaster, coordinated volunteers from Pittburgh University and Carnegie Institute of Technology and other schools. About 400 students helped last year. this year’s effort aims for even more mail handling amid improving post office efficiency.
The will of Charles Francis Williamson appoints his brother Harry A Williamson and Minn Baker of Duluth as primary beneficiaries. After debts and estate expenses are paid, the remainder is divided equally among heirs including Hugh Williamson of Cumberland, Eigeon L Williamson of Cumberland, and Harry A Williamson of Patentmont, with other relatives receiving shares as specified.
A disrupted report from Mannington notes unauthorized tapping of city water lines. Aubarty, living in the suburb, was arrested after officials found water lines tapped without permission. A hearing was scheduled before the mayor to address the case and a $6 water meter deposit related to a contractual dispute.
In Terre Haute Indiana a hospital visit reports a brother called to the bedside of another, Smith Hayhurst, following a serious operation. A second brother, Price, was also mentioned due to a recent medical procedure.
Weather brief reports unsettled conditions across West Virginia and western Pennsylvania with temperatures fluctuating tonight into Friday. Forecasters expect variable cloudiness and possible showers as highs and lows shift through the period.
In Marion County, Judge Aree Eason supported by council for the People moved to quash indictments involving the Citizens Dollar Savings Bank and other firms. Prosecution and defense argued over notes and alleged fraudulent transfers tied to a $50,000 embezzlement scheme, with Meredith and Linn among counsel, and Morris supervising for the prosecution.
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