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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1915
Page
2
Voter inquiries focus on ballot access and timing as officials respond to last minute ambiguities. Community members seek guidance on registration deadlines, polling locations, and candidate details amid ongoing elections.
A long Senate session focused on Speaker selection and party leadership as Republicans, Democrats, and Independents debated and name changes circulated. Key figures like Longworth and McKinley were discussed as potential future speakers amid broader inquiries into reform and election issues.
A woman shoplifter at Hartley Store attempted theft and fled with clothing worth less than payment. She was pursued by a store employee who urged her to stop and followed by police. The incident ended with the suspect detained and questioned, no injuries reported.
Five men and five women were sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and related crimes at the state penitentiary. The proceedings list Joseph Perigo and others for involvement in the case. Prison guards secured the inmates with restraints including handcuffs and leg irons during sentencing at Munsideville.
The eighth birthday celebration was held Saturday afternoon for Columbia Alreps with friends Mildead Nugum Lowine Iisner Naon Boyers Helen Norain Merrifield Opal Great Wouno Enther Palmer and Louis Day among attendees. Nearby. Charlo Baker and family move from Scottlo to Walkur property on Vast Parke ayemie. The Ladies Aid Society of Lin Diamond Street Mf By Church plans a 230 PM meeting at the church. members urged to attend.
A detailed notice outlines a Banquet for Monongah Pythians with plans for a memorial service. Attendees include lodge members from nearby towns and Fairmont, noting ranks and payment duties for participants. The program features a memorial oration and a subsequent dismantling of the event details in a formal community notice.
In Clarksburg a criminal court jury found John L Maverly Buckhannon guilty of murder for shooting Miss Martha Hurrin last July in Bridgeport. The penalty ranges from five to 38 years in the penitentiary with mercy yet to be decided. Beverley is to be tried for killing his wife in a separate case. The narrative describes a traveler’s rough search for lodging and meals amid distrustful places and sparse funds.
A meeting of Morgantown Crafton and other area schools formed the Monongahela Valley High School League. The Fairmont Red Raiders schedule includes Dec 10 Shinnston at Clarksburg Dec 18 Clarksburg at Fairmont Jan 7 Parkersburg at Shinnston Jan 14 Grafton at Morgantown Jan 28 Shinnston at Buckhannon and a full league schedule through March with multiple games at Clarksburg Buckhannon Weston Morgantown and Fairmont.
Washington reports a complex Italian incident as Ancona was attacked on both port and starboard sides. The event involved multiple submarines and a series of diversions with Italian witnesses and Allied observers detailing coordination. Casualties and medical care followed as officials assess the aftermath and security implications.
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