03 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
1
In Wheeling and other Ohio river areas, massive flooding forces thousands homeless as waters rise to hazardous levels. Across Ohio and Pennsylvania, streets flood, rail lines halt, and relief crews scramble to aid affected residents and protect key facilities. Local schools and buildings suffer damage while lifelines like power and transport face disruption.
Chaos erupts on the Loop streets after a blaze at the Kalorhot hotel forces evacuations. Fire officials say the blaze caused adjoining skylights to shatter and drove guests from rooms while labor leaders including Samuel Gompers were evacuated from the Amalgamated Federation of Labor building.
A Pullman train on a Wheeling to Buffalo route derailed, sending passengers forward as debris blocked a river crossing. Engineers and workers coordinated shovels and cranes to remove wreckage up to ten feet deep, delaying Trail No. 66 but restoring service with Fairmont reached by late evening.
Colorado Federation of Labor members, including Wilttuas Wickey and Grose, are jailed on murder charges. The men were arraigned on information after a grand jury in November investigated labor violence tied to a mine strike in Woly, Poissonbure, Colo.
Paris dispatch reports French artillery and infantry attacks near Port-Phrass with German counterfire and aerial bombardment noted. Berlin corroborates German positions held, claims German artillery and machine gun exchanges repelled the French assault.
A fierce blaze at Feins lodging house killed nine occupants and injured Sik, with investigators pointing to a gas explosion as the likely cause. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night, securing the scene and outlining structural damage.
Nine men were burned in a furnace or coal yard fire at the Ponta Chutes Company plant in Mayburg county. Most workers were from home. only one occupant escaped unharmed. Two identified injured are Ludovis Martina and Meviey, with others unnamed. Local doctors and physicians treated the wounded. details remain uncertain.
In Charleston Feb 3 hearings before the railway committee drew a large crowd of local officials and workers. Speakers argued whether full crew legislation is needed, with advocates claiming it would create jobs while opponents warned it would be costly and unnecessary. Several members pressed for specifics on crew levels and safety impacts as plans were discussed amid tense exchanges.
Government antitrust action seeks dismissal of suits involving the Prince Edward and Empire lines in a case linked to alleged restraint of trade in freight and passenger services. Proceedings centered on the steamship Dunluone between New York and the Atlantic coast with Amartean and related companies.
Fragments report a Petrograd claim of Russian victory amid war activity. The lines mention battles in the Carpathians and forces in the region, with unclear attributions and garbled text. Named places include Petrograd and Carpathian areas, suggesting a wartime update.
Report describes first Twilight twins born as new tunnel cave area in New York City. Hospital suspends all traffic. details unclear due to damaged text. Authorities coordinate effort to evacuate workers and assess damage to Bethany and Walleburg regions.
Charleston delegates report the Fairmont charter bill favorably with recommendation to pass. The committee chair noted minimal amendments and the measure moved to the House hours for printing. Several speakers from Fairmont urged the bill amid talk of salary protections and anti corruption provisions.
Canada seeks the extradition of Warner Van Horn, alleged to have attacked the St Croix border bridge by dynamiting the tracks and causing railroad damage. Maine authorities detain him amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges with Washington and Montreal.
Fragmentary weather note reports variable conditions and unclear measurements across West Virginia. The garbled text hints at deviations in local atmospheric readings and possible impacts on area forecasts.
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