Lansing Sees Wilson After Aral Talks
The White House reported Secretary Lansing held his first personal conference with President Wilson today amid cautious expectations for peace efforts. A German embassy note hinted at possible disarmament discussions at a forthcoming conference, drawing wide attention from governments and diplomats.
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Muntead
Lawl Tlasat
Coliiius
State Department
Rajs
Germany
HEH Bugressiona Covn
New Management For Business College
New management for the business college will take effect soon. The Jacobs building will house the facility with updated equipment as enrollment increases. Experienced staff have joined to support the winter term starting January 2, with a free health program and increased student services planned.
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Jarry S. Urlew
Bueivens Volegn
Ming
Gore
Charity Committee Meets Here In State Conference
The extension committee of the state conference on Charities and Corrections holds a meeting in the city offices of the Associated Charities. A yearlong program is planned and to be discussed. Members include Prof. E. H. Vickory and Prof. J. M. Tristel of West Virginia University at Morgantown, Rev. Cory Montague of BU, A. E. Sinks of Wheeling, H. S. Flosher, superintendent of the Pruntytown Reformatory, and Mrs. James O. Wateron of the city.
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State Conference On Charities and Corrections
Assaciated Charities
H. Vickory
J. M. Tristel
Weat Virginia Univaraire
Moreatown
Cory Montague
Cleveland Milk and Gas Shortage Sparks Tension
Winter weather grips Cleveland as milk supply falls under control of Northern Otis Mill Producers Association. Dealers threaten grand jury action over price and rationing while only limited gallons reach the city amid transportation and distribution issues.
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Armoetatrd
Cleveland
Dee
Otia Mill Producers' Association
Wheat Market Drops as Peace Reports Tilt Prices
Chicago December wheat futures plunged on peace talk rumors and Berlin offers. May wheat fell to about 1.4804 a bushel, closing near 1.504 with a broad market decline across contracts.
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Chicago
Accon A
Woman in hospital after kerosene stove fire
A Quaned woman is in critical condition after a kerosene stove fire at a residence on West Avenue. Authorities say she poured oil on the fire, causing flames that enveloped her body and possibly another adult. the child was severely burned and died shortly after the incident. Medical staff report she is not expected to survive the day.
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Kernan Olanit
Annibelle
Mike Maudie
Almittei
Falement Hospital
Dirx
Radio Wink
Barker Society Meets at Cook Capital on Kidney Disease Talks
The Lieweys Barker society for the aid of medicine met last night at Cook Capital. members Wade Hell Fleming Johnson Henry McDonald and Graham attended. The discussion focused on the history of the kidney and the organ's importance, with readings from eminent physicians on kidney disorders. The group plans continued study, honored by Dr Moyers.
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Wy & Vintt
G40. Moyors
SUTHERLAND AND VOTING IN WEST VIRGINIA RESULTS
Historical recap of election returns showing Sutherland, Wade Hampton era figures, and statewide results across West Virginia. Mentions state offices votes for governor and secretary of state, and the ratification vote on a certain amendment with a statewide tally. Includes names of candidates Cornwall Robinson and other party affiliates, with county results and overall totals.
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Charleston
Hainatity
SOULE
KATO
Tripslive
Tilly
ATE Winn
Ciltud
Pemular
Huwar Sutherland
Dieta Peat
Vite
Studhvertann
Chmon
Liisi
Unies Ee
Savialian
Ciodlton
J. Cornwall
Jiday Ura FE
Robinson
Siveunibes
ANS Vanes
Torna
Republicn
Wehiche
Ean
Lloyd Ainwharf
Dobnien
Daret
Repube Hewn
A. Kenney
Thirst
Agriculture
James IL Brewitt
Republicas
John B Finley
Stewart
Wiggland
Repubican
W. H. Rawyers
England
Ravitionton
West Virginia
Brake Ani
Peniciston
Aid
Isueos
Uniind Eraktus
Ant
Virania
Boy Scout Officers Elected At Local Troop Meeting
In a high turnout, the Boy Scouts of Troop 1 elected Kaulve re Kweletrol as leader and Timioy Moore as assistant. Gwen McNealy was chosen as secretary with Ed Crawl as scribe and Hugh Fox as bugler. Jin Frome will manage the troop with Ed Crow overseeing activities during the meeting.
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BOY Scouts
Frovie Showalten
Hight
Hugh Fos
Guslsta Pt
Timioy Moore
Lene
Gwen McNealy
Wolfe Votrot
Thy Troup
Ed Crawl
Scribe
Hugh Fox
Jin Frome
Ed Crow
Broaddus Institute Banquet Set for December 28
Broaddus Institute alumni banquet to be held at the Waldo Hotel in Clarksburg on December 28 at 8 15 o clock. A Judaon Finley prosecuting attorney of Clarksburg is president of the association. The banquet will likely become an annual affair.
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Broaddus Alumai
Broaddus Institute
Tm Bapting Woluminational Instituts
Philipph
Waldo Hotel
Clarksburg
A. Judaon Finley
Umn Wradition
Weather Wordle Virginia Weet
Fair tonight with cold wave in the mountains. Temperatures rise to near freezing tonight. Saturday readings show low 20s Fahrenheit, high around 26 degrees. Yesterday's weather was clear with a max near 26 and a low around 14.
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Virginia
Mountains
Calder
F. P. Hall
Maximun
Teotphefton
Anti Booze Law Puts Premium On Marriage
In Roanoke Virginia a Prohibition ruling states that unmarried men cannot be allowed whiskey by the month under the new law. The decision clarifies that households cannot be treated as private clubs where liquor may be bought for private use.
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Roanoke
Virginia
Peteryan
Six Inches of Snow Falls and a Cold Night
Heavy snowfall blankets Fairmont in a major winter storm. Traffic slows as icy streets and slick sidewalks hinder travel while residents stock up for Christmas. Weather reports predict continued cold and lower temperatures into the night. Local factories report energy and supply disruptions due to low pressure.
City Hall Notes and Weather Delays Mark City Work
Dominick Castelnes foreman of the city water department was taken ill with pneumonia yesterday afternoon while working in cold weather. He has served six years with the department and has led the crew since the current administration began. Two thirds of Robinson street remains paved with one third unfinished on Walt, as crews clear snow from bridges and sewers prone to freezing. Monroe Street paving will resume when weather allows brick laying. Finance Commissioner J Walter Barnes reports a gathering of building committee members and others from the new Presbyterian church to pay for works by several famed artists, then attendees move to the Mankey hotel for the exhibit viewing.
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Dominick Castelnes
City Water Department
Heathiaunt
Dominick
Robinson Street
Walt
Monroe Street
J. Walter Barnes
New Presbyterian Church
Extra force used at post office campaign disruptions
Muddled report describes intensified post office staffing and wagon runs during a shop early campaign. Several daily par cels and a single wagon will be added, with operations extending until next Thursday as 10 men secure handling and moving duties.
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Cieisius
von Knochen
Fairmont
Pascinivinn Chirry
Rumen
Trade Board Adopts Resolutions at Huntington Convention
The West Virginia State Board of Trade convened in Huntington adopting resolutions for a unified state approach. They call for road construction, bond standardization, improved real estate transfers, and better safeguarding of assets. Officers were named with Parkersburg representatives and districts assigned presiding roles for the next meeting.
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Huntington
W. Yu
Board of Trade
Duparmnen
Walt
Washington
Virginia
Officara
FB. Exlow
Intington
He Archer
Parkersburg
John B. Finley
Flist
George W. Luz
T. K. Brett
Howard Sutherland
C. R. Doves
Orlando Went
Stuart F. Reed
Robery L. Archer
Yenne T. Menn
Lawrence Tierney
W. A. Wolley
Adam Little Bako
Clarksburg
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
Cancer not hereditary or contagious, study finds
A five page report by Arthur Minter of the Ample Lock League analyzes cancer ancestry in insurance cases. It concludes cancer is not hereditary nor contagious, based on reviews of twenty thousand applications and detailed family records showing no clear hereditary pattern. The study states no statistical evidence that cancer transmits through lineage, urging reassurance for those anxious about family history. Mrs. Saran rung died at the county home in Hoult aged 65, formerly of Monongah, with funeral services held yesterday.
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Amgoelited Press
New York
Artie Minter
America
Herodiy
Vanerr
Averner
Wits
Dan
Candi Fy
Saran Rung
Hoult
Monongah
New Normal Edifice for School Opens in May 1916
In May 1916 the state approves construction of a new school building in West Virginia. The Mudie plan totals about $200,000 for a large white edifice with eighteen and one half acts, central placement, and extensive facilities including a modern auditorium, lab rooms, domestic science and art spaces, and ample seating for roughly 500 people.
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POLI
Vichalit
Palemont
Winteaview
West Virginia
Rev Goodwin to Speak at Meeting Presented by Village Church
(Continued on page two) Rev Goodwin is set to speak as part of weekly gatherings. Parishioners are urged to attend and invite guests as plans mention a vocal duet and other performances.
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Thia
Atwan
Ing
Silden
Lierré
Colonee Voensole
MD. Barrett
Druoh
Mivsun ‘Pillie
Myrtle McKinney
Gondwin
Hurst
Date Squaros
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