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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
1
Reports describe Russian forces in Galladia capturing prisoners and attacking British posts. The region near the Byatelten river sees continuous aerial battles and ground engagements as German and British units contend for trenches and advances.
Robbers entered an Oklahoma National Bank in Skiatook near Tulsa and escaped with about 20 600 dollars. They disabled telephone and telegraph lines, cut wires, and were pursued by local officials as authorities traced the heist.
Fragmented text from a weather note mentions subzero temperatures in Nebraska and references to towns, dates, and possible weather conditions. The readable portions indicate arctic cold, with numeric temperature clues and regional mentions, though details are garbled.
Schools will close for ten days Friday for Christmas holidays across city and high schools. Senior class at Fairmont High will lead during the break with a Ch yseling celebration planned. White School pupils in grade TK through will present a play under Miss Leite Leonard with the Withe friends invited to attend.
The funeral for Harald Leusenbs 36 of Mr ait Mes, WIM, was held at Mollingali Church with Rev Menulas officiating. Vowed to be interred at Woodenheane Cemetery after a service at LUptit church, with family and friends in attendance.
Farmers will meet Friday evening with Mt Smith presiding over a tarticre silver event. Maurin setuat and Vine ulyert Mes metus Esty OFZ are listed among attendees. Herschel ties, superintendent at the Fairsront districy, will be present and assist. The meeting will start promptly at 7:50.
Americans detained during a period in Palestine have been allowed to depart via Beirut after a Turkiye backed authority's convoy plan. The move follows a conviction that they could be returned to the United States within a month, with the aid of military transit arrangements and Beirut corridor assurances.
A West Virginian newspaper notes the launch of a private phone exchange with new lines in the building now labeled under a single system. The operator directs calls to two numbers, 1105 and Vins, on the Consolidation line, signaling a municipal effort to modernize telephony.
A fragmented text reports prisoners being paroled around Christmas with scattered names and unclear details. The readable bits reference parole actions and timing, hinting at processing or release events amid holiday periods.
Community fund efforts to support a Christmas tree drive are mired in garbled notes and misprints. The fragmentary text mentions Santa, a named Army unit, and a Friday event with a special program and salaries for twenty-five taskers, but details are unclear.
Death and funeral details for Mrs Joseph Walterhsyig are given, noting a ceremony at the home and interment atWordlawn. Pallbearers and mourners listed, with mention of relatives from McReesport Wimertwe Beverly and Chiarton. Also announces a Christmas Dance on December 25 with music by Vincents Arcentre and a fine supper at the club during holiday week.
Charleston West Virginia reports widows and dependents of local mine victims receive monthly pensions totaling amounts such as 40 to 84 dollars per month. The Workmen's Compensation Department lists beneficiaries including Kathieen Je kinbotham and child Virginia McCute and two children Sarah Me Baker and two children Fame and Arvinide.
George Campbell of Parkersburg died after falling down stairs at his home. He was 65, a former clerk at the Watkow and Rhinnenhaer hotels, survived by his wife two sisters Sister Philomena and Mrs B Flaherty and a brother Frank Campbell. Funeral services were held at Navers Cuthalle Church on Tuesday.
A fatal highway crash occurred miles from Qhotikuls killing L. Binkpatrien or Mdina. Six cans overturned and were thrown down the embankment. Guests of parents Mr and Mrs IL Moore and son Joh Potter Moore of Annabelle attend the former parents on Gaston avenues.
A fifteen year old girl, Mixes Pearl Gray, suffered severe burns when her clothing ignited from an open grate in Worthington. A male bystander attempted to extinguish the flames, aiding her as best as possible, while neighbors called for help and emergency services.
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