International Crisis Bites: Submarine War Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Reports from Washington and London on February 2 3 describe a brewing crisis as Germany presses a submarine warfare policy. Officials anticipate a possible break in diplomatic ties while cabinet discussions aim to determine the U S response. The German public expresses fatalistic support for the policy amid questions of neutral rights and wartime strategy.
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Dead and injured after Westful Plaza explosion blast
Chicago February reports forty feared dead and many injured after a massive explosion leveled a downtown tenement building. Rescue teams searched through rubble as firefighters battled flames. Widespread damage caused broken windows and panicked crowds, with survivors sent to Cook County Hospital.
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Parsons
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Burndage
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Tohanj
Remy Lvlé
Cook County
Atton
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Fremon
In & Vance
Tig
Mou
Sitle
John Lancewak
Mrs 8 E DeWitt Heart Attack Fatal At Home In Bast ia
Mrs. Sarah Willen DeWitt aged 69 formerly of Terra Alta died at 6 30 p m at her daughter Mrs G Bradshaw 413 Merchant Street Bast ia after brief illness from heart failure She was widow of D Samuel DeWitt and daughter of Thomas and Hulda Castell Eight children were born seven survive Daniel W of Kentucky Mrs Gilbert Fraley W H DeWitt Terra Alta Mrs R L Holland Keyser Rev T A DeWitt Terra Alta Mrs Simon Smith of Independ an and Mrs C G Bradshaw of this city One of the deceased body was taken to Terra Alta for burial after services to be held Sunday Undertaker Jenkins in charge
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Sarah Willen DeWitt
Terra Alta
G. Bradlaw
Merchant Street
Bastia
Sue
Hulda Castell
Daniel W
Kentucky
Gilbert Fraley
W. H. de Witt
R.L. Holland
Keyser
T. A. DeWitt
Terra Alte
Simon Smith
Jenkins
Delegate Murray's Wife Hospitalized Amid Operation Report
Marion county evangelist Mrs Murray, wife of a House member, is in a Charleston hospital for a planned medical procedure. Doctors say her condition is satisfactory and expect a prompt recovery. The local note notes the operation is minor.
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Murray
West Virginion
Jgharleston
W. Ve
Murrey
Pew
House of Deléaten
Marion County
Notice to keep chickens penned up before mayor
Notice to owners of chickens to enclose them and bring them before Mayor StHont Bowny. Complaints have been made and the practice of al ahickena out must be atop.
New Charter Sustained by Circuit Court in Richmond
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond sustained the Fairmont charter under a cave statue challenge. The decision, handed down in Philadelphia, dismissed the temporary restraining order and noted a permanent injunction request. The opposition foresees possible further action, with delays likely as appeals unfold.
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United States Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Richmond
United States
Chadt
Prichard and Woods
United States District
Dayton
Philips
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Court
Suprize Court of the United States
Washington
Dara
Old Folks Concert For Nursing Service
The Public Health Nursing Service met at the YMCA last evening to review January work and plan a spring fund concert. Miss Elizabeth Yoak reported a busy month with 58 active cases, 28 remaining, and 144 nursing visits plus 30 destructive and 42 house calls. Proceeds from an April Old Folks concert will support a Red Cross nurse during summer months.
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Public Health Nursing Service
Ymc.a
Red Cross
Elizabeth Yoak
Neely backs Coles for hundred postmaster
Representative Neely led with the president's recommendation that 5 J Coles be appointed postmaster at Hundred Washington a presidential post office on February 2.
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Hundred
Washington
Neely
J. Coles
American Valve Company forms permanent organization
A permanent organization of the American Valve and Tani company was formed at a coholders meeting. Directors elected include Harry L Heinzelman Tiga WJ Wiegel J Ross J Mi Boye with Sanderson and bor ter industrial engineers also linked to Great Fairmont investment. Planning moves toward two factory buildings 20x180 and 60x10, ground to be broken within three weeks. C O Wedding G Wedding and G A Wulf named directors. Wedding founder remains active. Orders guarantee plant operation for months. machinery ordered and arrivals expected to start production.
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American Valve and Tani Company
Harry L. Heinzelman
Tiga
WJ. Wiegel
J. Ross
J. Mi Boye
Sanderson and Borter
Great
Fairmont Investment Company
C. O. Wedding
G. Wedsding
G.A. Wulf
A. C. Lyons
CC. Wedding
Fairmont
Drunks Fined After Madison Street Pool Room Incident
Okey Hawkins and Criss Gill were each fined $6 after Dent Holden In Grook pool room on Madison Street were charged with fighting. Lucien Wagner of Morgantown was fined $5 for coming to Fairmont from Point Marion drunk and oversleeping, failing to wake at proper destination. Old Doc sold a saturated tincture, and a man named Kalenwed woke morning after being pinched for a rare offense.
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Okey Hawkins
Criss Gill
Dent Holden
Madison
Lucien Wagner
Morgantown
Fairmont
Point Marion
Uia
Chamber backs President Wilson at national convention
The United States Chamber of Commerce at its fifth annual convention today declared support for President Wilson. The affirmation came amid discussions on international crisis and broader economic policy, signaling unity within the business community behind the president’s leadership.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Wilson
British Readies Strike as German Fronts See Activity
The British prepare to strike at German armies amid heightened artillery activity and recon flights along the front. Germany reports scouts and preparations in northern France and Somme, with possible westward offensives while Russian, Romanian, and Macedonian fronts show little change per the German war office.
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France
Dor _ Mo
Germany
Somme
Artiifers
German War Office
Marrea Seized At Mannington In Shooting Probe
Mannington police detained Angelo Marrea after a reported shooting of John Sanzone. Marrea denies the charge, claiming he was not the shooter. He wore a mime costume and carried a siliken with his name. he is jailed awaiting victim identification and clothing evidence.
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Police Wars
Mannington
Clarkeburg Strod
Angelo Marrea
John Sanzone
Merrea
Marrea
Still Trying Case Against Rivesville
The case of GB. rum against the town of Hivesville and Shelby Coogle continued in court for day with numerous points of law. The judge weighed whether the town of Rivesville or contractor Patterson should pay for stone used in the admin, Patterson not finishing. The jury was drawn from the ordinary pool as proceedings stalled.
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Hivesville
Shelby Coogle
Uust
Rivesville
Pattarson
Paltarson
Patterson
Rodine
City Hall Notes and Bond Talks Surface in Evening Session
City board met to discuss outstanding bonds and municipal issues. A. Hayes received a pool room permit for the rear Pas Time Dowling alleys. weather worsens street conditions as muddy roads hinder work and public complaints rise around recently paved streets.
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No Canvas Made For Relief Funds
Contributions continue for the relief of Journ it the war terri tory as the Woek of Mercy drove to a Clone. Si mon D.Goodman treasurer of the Moir mont Jewish Weller Fund notes no canvass is being made this year and anyone wishing to contribute must do so directly to Mr. Gi eee or ta Falton noe} for fund support.
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Simon D.goodman
Moirmont Jewish Weller Fund
Gieee
Gas Pressure Falls Delay Industry and Drive Labor Drift
Last night’s sharp temperature drop followed by gas supply disruptions halting industrial activity. Manufacturers complain gas shortages hit pumping, forcing skilled workers to seek jobs elsewhere as pumping stations fail and traction firms struggle to maintain supply. The issue spans the region, affecting big manufacturers and small outfitters alike and highlighting a lack of engineering foresight by the traction company.
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Rus
Uavé
Sas
Traction Company
Banka
Maine
Theo
Jocal
Altmont
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