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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
1
The court, presided by Judge Haymond, schedules sentences for German official involved in Atlanta incident. Attorneys request clemency and aim to secure reduced terms. The proceedings center on a government led inquiry and potential prison time.
In Marion County Mills faces four felony indictments over alleged stock scheme. Witnesses describe a bucket shop setup with alleged $9,000 in plays, while George Kotter, Adolph Huchmerester, and Hart Munitions owner are tied to the broader Hamburg Amerika fraud case. Trial date set amid defense calls to quash.
In the Mediterranean on December 4 two additional British ships the Middleton and the Leo appear to have been sunk with one wounded. The reports indicate further losses amid ongoing naval actions in the region.
The West Virginia Christmas Carnival offers the largest extra vote bonus. Subscriptions received by the today’s deadline earn 100,000 extra votes at various $15 increments. Prizes include free Dinner Sets and radio prizes for participants who present certificates by the close. Cora Barr of West Virginia is noted as involved, with the contest ending tonight at 9 PM.
Report details sentences for liquor selling with fines totaling $200 and two months jail. Mentions arrest linked to a robbery complaint by Steve Ku negsyck and a boarding house raid involving foreigners allied with Nauor. A separate street incident notes a horse and wagon collision and a driven Italian man explaining injuries.
Mrs Porter Holland, longtime resident of this city, died this morning after a brief illness at her Wal UvennG home. She was married to Porter Holland for twenty years and is survived by her husband, three daughters, four grandchildren, and several siblings. The funeral plans directed by RC Jones will move to Mt. Pisgah Monongalia County Monday morning for interment.
An OCR fragment reports a wedding day for Wilson and Galt on December 13. It mentions preparations and formalities at a local hotel or hall, with limited readable names including a mother and a president’s brother. The text is garbled and incomplete.
Aw Walker opens ten new stores in Fairmont on a busy morning drawing crowds. The event features a lively display with music and new shops including Walter's at 217 Main Street. Residents from nearby areas visit the street for the sale and opening demonstrations.
Brambler, a Swiss-born valve maker with long US residence, died this morning at Miners Hospital from injuries after entering a locomotive tank to examine it when an explosion occurred. He lived near the Fair Ground area. funeral plans by Undertaker Jenkins are not completed.
Fragmentary OCR reads that a majority of one hundred two are present in Stockholm area events and related lists. The text mentions a mist and a party theme with numbers 82 twenty, implying attendance counts or age references in a historical notice.
A derailment and collision affected the Runaway DumpiCars near the Helens Bridge area. Workers reported coupling failures and a car hanging near the edge, forcing streetcars to transfer passengers as investigators assess damage and cause.
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