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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
1
Police Chief Harr loses a valued bird dog named Hare in a troubling incident reported with limited readable details. The fragment mentions a dog, possible assailant, and a local names implied but unclear, leaving the exact sequence and outcome sparse.
Marion County sheriffs deputies report a record tax collection for the period ending November 30 1915 with totals exceeding 120 000 and a 16 percent discount period yield of seven percent for the year. The report highlights large checks and multiple firms involved including the Consolidation Coal Company and Water Company tied to the dispute.
Haris dispatch reports Sergeant George Carpentier, noted heavyweight champion, attached to the French Aviation Corps. He aided a mission with the unit, earning the French War Cross in a March action involving an airattack and a coordinated response.
London dispatch reports that Russian forces have crossed into Bulgaria, signaling a major shift with potential widespread impact on Bulgaria’s internal and international situation. A Salon correspondent notes no confirmation from London, while rumors persist of a Russian army’s rapid deployment within a week.
A muddled note from Cary reports confusion over a festive prize carnival amid campaign activity. Readings mention meetings, alleged slander, and calls for unity as organizers navigate competing claims and public sentiment, with remarks about campaigning tactics and free distribution of material.
Alfred Bedylek Prichard, long resident of Marion County, died at home on Fitzharris Street at age 67 after a long illness. His wife had died months earlier. He was born in Hoodaville and survived by several siblings and children, with a concrete note of a large extended family. Funeral services were set for Sunday afternoon at 4:30 from his residence, with interment at Baxter Cemetery beside his wife.
Word from a Supreme Court clerk says opponents of Fairmont charter have filed a petition for rehearing. The court’s last mandate reversing Judge Haymond’s local ruling remains unsettled until the high court acts on the petition. Observers note the move aims to align delays with opponents’ strategy while awaiting future Supreme Court action.
The body of Mrs Cyide Williams was returned to Drumright Oklahoma after death by suspected poisoning on Friday. The funeral will be Sunday at 1 o'clock from Fairview Chapel with interment at Fairview Cemetery. Mrs Summers and the husband accompany the body. police and authorities investigate the poisoning claim.
A London despatch indicates another British merchant vessel has been torpedoed in the Mediterranean. The incident follows a prior strike as the submarine activity intensifies near the sea lanes, with limited details available on the ships involved.
Fragmentary weather note in which cloudy conditions persist tonight and a Saturday turn toward fair, with temperature hints. The text is garbled but suggests a cooler, unsettled pattern with limited detail on exact values or timing.
The West Virginian publishes a note urging readers to prepare adverts for tomorrow's issue, promising influential content that could shape the routes of many tours and feature notable achievements.
Ongoing extensive drilling in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio drives crude oil prices up. Today prices rose across multiple fields with Pennsylvania crude at 2.10 per barrel and other regional prices including Cabill Mercer black New Castle and Corning around 1.60 to 2.10. Industry leaders warn further boosts are likely as producers anticipate a 2.50 oil price by spring.
Henry Ford received a passport from the State Department to travel to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. A representative submitted the application from New York, with no notable differences in the assurances beyond the usual neutral-country travel restriction.
Ohio oil prices moved higher with Lima quoted at 1.08, South Lima 1.28, to Lima 1.38, Wilson 1.48, Princeton 1.49, Plymouth incomplete figures. The note records varied prices in cheaper and more expensive crude grades, reflecting a market uptick today.
A Clarkesburg event featuring George W. Dyddorar cites a claim that fake advertising drains local wealth, arguing every dollar spent on replicated ads reduces the community’s long term prosperity. Speakers from the Clarkabure Trade and Association highlight community advancement and outline future plans at a large dinner attended by local figures.
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