Showing Is Begun Pwilight Sleep At The Grand Theatre
Article recounts public outcry in Fairmont over indecent film showings led by Rev J C Broomfield and the city’s leaders. Mayor Anthony Bowen defends limited jurisdiction while theater manager William Miller confronts opposition and promises a late showing amid protests by the Ministerial Association and Women’s Club. Joshua L Bailey dies in Philadelphia at Ardmore home. noted as a long time goods commission merchant.
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Alleviany
Patiani
Fairmont
Hest
Rev
J. C. Broomfield
Nhs
Williem Miller
Grit Thowler
Iui
Sind
Ailid
Anthony Howe
Siajyer Bowen
Miller
LA Geen
Fou
Mitontal
Ciel
Fred Harr
Baper
Ani
Tu Aualung
TNL
Anthony Bowen
Kave
Tieweu
Clarkeburg
Jecaple
Thompson Falls Reporter Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Hoyth Colby, a newspaper reporter, was found guilty of murder in the second degree in Thompson Falls Montana for shooting and killing A. C. Thomas, a politician. The penalty ranges from ten to twelve years.
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Thompson Falls
Mont
Hoyth Colby
Tony
Fig
A. C. Thomas
Politeian
Wm. Moyer Named Warden of Federal Penitentiary
For 12 years Moyer will serve as warden at Atlanta Georgia federal penitentiary announced today by the Hallly superintendent Carter Junieh at Wai i Avanta Sing Sing prison noted in the same report as a related career move.
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Wai i
Moyer
Wm. 1
Federil
Avanta
Sing Sing
Princing
Juuieh At. Carter
Inland Waterways For Preparedness
Washington December 6 Rear Admiral W. 8. Renxoo chief of naval operations urged wartime reforms of inland waterways before the National Rivers and Harbors Conference. He called for improvements to midwestern hoverers to support emergency mobilization with wheat from the plains and coal from Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia fields.
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Washington, D.C
Renxoo
Ohio
Penneylyumla Agi
West Virginia
Business Men Meet Thursday Regular Monthly Session
The Board of Directors of Mont Musiiions Mend Akaurdalion held a regular monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. Secretary Treven Nuntuen prepared the report for discussion. The session addressed future business, with a plan to divide tasks into logical actions and an expected full attendance to cover all items.
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Mont Musiiions
Hoeke
Rajesh
Thes
Grand Jury In Session Again Hears Evidence
A grand jury convened to hear evidence as the panel debated readiness for trial. Prosecutors urged vigilance for violations, with notes on juror selection and court procedures while names of jurors and officials were listed.
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Petit Jury
Shui Shiymond
Hsetn
Jude Taymond
Altoriet Tieargy
W. McCray
W. N. Musgrave
Thul Bbe
Che
Howlay
Baltimore
Obio
Shaw
Hsu
Witten Stiles
OM Tone Wen
Agallah
Asay En Win
Mile Dormhine
Lautel Sapiede
Jers Gantt White
I. Mortis
Ann Walker
Machlin
Hamliten
Alt Denis
He Renn
Warren Mohaften
Miler Pyres
le Vueu
Walter Williams
Janstt WE Kalen
Willan Merrel
Tin Ward
Sturphis
Hy AL
Speen
Duti Moton
Daw Urine
Groree Giles
Morsrhot Ferrick
Mei. Walls
Hidduttnson
French Admiral Du Fouriet Threatens Greece Coast
French Admiral Du Fouriet in commands mobilization on the Greek coast threatening King Constantine I with action if he resists sending troops. The Greek king reportedly responds by vow to defend using all colors reserves.
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Admiral du Fouriet
Nilins
Consantian
Greece
Asquith Forms Cabinet After King Reaches Agreement
London reports a political upheaval as Premier Asquith resigns and King George V invites Bonar Law to form a new ministry. Immediate talks involve Lloyd George and several Unionists, with notable absentees including Balfour. The event follows intense Downing Street exchange and ends with Law’s summons to Buckingham Palace.
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London
New
A. Bonar Law Ang
George Wy
Bayid Lloyd Gnorge
T Merbert H. Asquith
Asilihive
George
Bonar Law
Law
Ant Adviaa
Lew
Downing Street
Asquith
Earl Carson
Lont Robert Coell
Earl of Derby
Balfour
J Austen Chapherisin
Walter Hume Tong
Kchiditiy
Grey
Lewis Harcourt
Edwit S. Mortag
Crewe
Regtnuht McKenm
Welter Runehaan
Lord Buckimaster
Samuel
Lord Meads
Arti Tenderkon
Axquith
Micalae
Bryans Guests at the White House
William Bryan and Mrs Bryan were guests today at the White House in Washington. Tonight Mr Bryan will attend a dinner hosted by domestic ministers. He is expected to speak on his intentions to devote the next four years to the national prohibition cause.
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Tity Aseinlaverd
Wastiington
D.C
D. Bryan
Bryan
Paper Makers Get Raise in War Brought Weeks
The international company granted ten percent pay increases to workers. The first hour after December 15 shows many employees affected and expecting adjustments.
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Warbrtows
Harper Inauguration Chairman Named in Washington Amid Creek
Robert X. Harper, a Washington hak president, has Heescleeter as chairman of the committee to oversee the monties next March. The incident follows Drewtent Wilson's second innate than.
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Harper
Washington. Dee
Robert X. Harper
Washington
Heescleeter
Drewtent
Wilson
Fines Proposed for Election Bettors by Iowa Senator
Promotion of betting on elections would be prohibited under a provision introduced by Senator Renyon of Iowa. The bill proposes a fine of 500 dollars for each offense, aiming to curb election betting and related wagering practices.
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Washington
Dee. G
Renyon
Mepablican
Iowa
Mindy Puimmble
Election results reveal bond approval by narrow margin
Vague OCR recount shows $770,000 improvement bond tally with 2037 votes cast, roughly half yes and half no. Clerical errors and garbled words obscure precise figures though the final outcome appears decided soon after polls closed. Local officials report bond supporters edging opponents in a close countywide vote.
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Ane Hann Skay
Cay Mall
Mme Tal
Lees
Women’s Vote Sparks Local Elections in Umatilla
In Umatilla Oregon, Anti-Suffs react as votes for women bring changes. Mr4 B. Stareher is noted as enjoying the election’s outcome while the ballot also fills four municipal council seats and posts for recorder and treasurer.
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LE Apso
Umatilla
B. Stareher
Ninjoy
Umatil- In
Tying
Wonton
Puncil
Recorder
Mrs Grice Joliffe Dies at Catawba
Mrs Millin Morgan Jollitte aged about 70 wife of Brice Jolliffe dies at home near Catawba after illness with complications. Longtime resident of the area, member of the Moran fundy family. Survived by husband and several children including Kurvtvolis, Meter Aoltitfe, and Mrs Lizie Harris. Funeral arrangements pending with undertaker C. Jones in charge.
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Brice Jolliffe
Maud
Ertien
Moran Fundy
Tony
Jallimte
Catawba
Mires
Kurvtvolis Tunien
Meter
Jollitie & Anvil
Harnons
Abra
Moston
Lizie Harris
Rivenvile
Joliiife
de Jerased
IK Nittinle
Messrs
CHL
Sanh Mory
Huithhinson
Mt TW
Arnett
Uit
Jara A. Jolliffe
Merpont Avenue
Endertaker
C. Jono
Writer of Famous Song Nearing Death In Hospital
An aged writer known by several pen names is reported dying in a hospital. The individual, famed for popular tunes including a well known Town song, was hospitalized for medical care and remains under treatment as, according to local notes, his recovery has stalled.
Ship John Lambert Sunk Off Isle of Wight Without Warning
The steamship John Lambert, listed as an American vessel, was shelled and sunk without warning by a German submarine off the Isle of Wight on November 22. Crew members claiming to have survived reached the French Steamer Espagne, reporting the loss.
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Mtg
Aiediabal
New York
Tee
John Lambert
Isle of Wight
Momilings
Amorlents
Bors
Hens
Maine Railroad to Award Four Percent Wage Bonus
Bangor Me Dec 6 The Bangor and Aroostook railroad will pay a four percent wage bonus to all employees earning less than 2000 dollars in the last six months, Provident Verey AL Todd announced today.
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Lite
Ashagintt
Bangor
Bangor and
Aroatook
Provident Verey” AL. Todd Today
Funeral of Scott Jones Held in Oakland Md
Dr W R Crane attended the funeral in Oakland Md for Scott Jones a relative who died at his home. Jones was cashier of Garrett County Bank in Oakland and a longtime member of the local Aid Maxt gang. He is survived by a wife and two children.
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W. R. Crane
Terra Alte
Scott Jones
Iis Home
Oakeland
Oakland
Terra Atta
Mine Explosion Probe Postponed at Barrackville
Investigation into the Jamal No. 7 mine explosion killing ten men is delayed from today to tomorrow at Barrackville. County coroner Will Wohl will conduct the inquiry into Ly M Jones Mine Rescue Chief death. a jury of local residents will hear testimony from miners and state officials.
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Jamal
Klos
Wal
Barrackville
Grang
Veroner
Will Wohl
Iis
Ly M- Jones
L. 5
Minea Regen
Ted L. Brett
Harry Robinson
Musegrave
JW. Ballin
CS. Anie
Sam B. Seeman
L. X. Donee
Aisaster & Wittum
Arnett
WW. D. Straight
Ernest Sherwood
Bruce Barthuloy
Radl Henry
Bee Ege
Boy and Girl Farmers Call on President
President Wilson spoke to a crowd and announced national defense steps while reviewing Ohio boy corn growers and club girls at a citrus fair kickoff in Tulare County Viewe, Cal. A Fulton man, hospitalized for appendicitis, is reported in stable condition as his father travels from Bellaire, Ohio.
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Washington
Dec
Wilson
Mwe
Canton of
National Defense
Ohio
Tulare County
Viewlca
Cal
Carnegie Institute gets 1 038 500 dollar grant
Carnegie Corporation of New York has allocated 1 038 500 dollars to the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh. Other items note a Vanadium Uranium Radium sale by US Bureau of Mines to Pittsburgh Radium Co and a torpedoing of the Italian ship Valermo with 25 Americans aboard off the Soapist coast. Senator Penrose introduces a federal supervision bill for electrical utilities. Athen Topeka and Santa Fe directors approve a 10 percent salary distribution for eligible employees. Mrs Rose Virginia Maurehall acquitted in Maryland court. Oscar D. Meduntel acquitted in Missouri.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Madiusd
Valermo
City Hall Townspeople React to Bond Vote and Grand Show
City hall buzzed with activity as residents discussed a bond issue and ballots. Telephones carried messages to Clarksburg Wheeling and back while clergy and citizens crowded the hall to voice concerns about the Grand show described as indecent.
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the Grand
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Weather summary for West Virginia tonight and Thursday
West Virginia forecast indicates a clear night with rising temperatures. Thursday expected warmer with maximums around ten degrees higher than tonight and cooler minimums.
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West Virginia
Teutons Circling Bucharest as Rumanians Defend City
Central powers push through Romania toward Bucharest with German, Austrian and Bulgarian forces driving from the west and north. Rumanian troops resist near major lines as Entente reports Baltic and Balkan operations progress, with encirclement seen as critical to the campaign.
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Bucharest
Tha
Moechit
Thare
Bootyarnat
Moechil
Teutons
Ota Entente
Pro
Teutonic Armte
Hermannstadt
Associated Press
Sayville
You
Mackenson
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Rumania
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Axe Trop
von Ay Son
von Parkenbayn
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Mucharest
Transylvanian
Taube
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