Yarrowdale hostage dispute fuels Berlin debate
American and German officials grapple with the fate of the prize ship Yarrowdale and its crew. Ambassador Gerard remains in flux amid reports of German ships in American ports and assurances needed for Americans to depart Germany. Dispatches from Berlin and Copenhagen note hostages held and guarantees demanded for safe passage of officials and crews amid the Atlantic war scene.
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Fairmont Colored People Arrests Reported
In Fairmont a colored man and woman were arrested amid conflicting reports. The tale centers on Ady Smith and Lillian Hatch Garksburg, with references to Parkersburg and Morgantown connections. The narrative includes confusion over names and dates as authorities pursued the pair.
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Ady Smith
Fairmont
Parkersburg
Cpzitl Mageio
Aseife
Lillian Hatch
Prichard Child Dies in Poliomyelitis Case
A two year old child named Prichard died amid a poliomyelitis case recorded at the home on Coleman Avenue. Officials report the tragedy as part of a broader outbreak with limited details available. The incident underscores public health concerns in the area and prompts calls for vaccination and hygiene measures.
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Srancen Prichard
Mra
Rank Prioh
San Coleman Avenue
U-Boats Sunk 59 Ships Since Feb 1
New York Feb 8 Fifty nine ships have been sunk by German submarines or mines since February 1, with 33 British vessels among the victims and remaining ships from other Entente powers and neutral flags. US line officials debate arming passenger ships or seeking convoy protection as private action remains uncertain. St Louis stalled by mail and ship delays, while Lloyds reports show German subs maintaining target tonnage and progress in their campaign.
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Liverpool
Philadelphia
Alloctiion
St. Louis
International Marchantiio Marine
Red Cross opens new quarters in Fairmont
A group of Fairmont women gathered at the Red Cross headquarters on the city building's third floor to roll bandages, fashion garments, and prepare for wartime relief. Equipment moved from Parish house to the new center as plans for an active membership drive proceed, with Mrs. M. H. Ashcraft as general chairman and district committee sub chairs named.
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Red Cross
Germany
Fairmont Avenue
Mra. M. H. Ashcraft
Masdaines J. P. Straight
Arthur Stanley
George Price
Susan Arnett
City Board of Affairs
Washington to Accept Wilson's Diplomacy Move
A report indicates Spain will formally consider President Wilson's demand to sever diplomatic ties with Germany. The decision was discussed at Beate Departments but details were not released publicly. The article notes swift official action and potential shifts in international relations amid wartime tensions.
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Soh
Spain
Findlinns
Wilson
Germany
California War Clouds Grow As Germany War Threats Escalate
Washington reports show no single act yet triggers war with Germany over submarine raids. Officials fear an overt act is imminent as Germany intensifies unrestricted warfare, threatening more American ships and lives. Austria also hardens stance, making break with Vienna unlikely.
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Associated Press
Washington
California
Germany
Belof
United States
Wilson
Wea
Boys Hand Shattered By a Dynamite Cap
A six year old Corey boy from Pennsylvania suffered a severe hand injury when a dynamite cap exploded in his hand. The limb requiring amputation was performed at Fairmont Hospital after initial attempts to save the hand failed. The child remained in hospital as doctors determined the best course of action.
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Jule Gallovi
Corey
Pennsylvania
Fairmont Hospital No
Firat
Temple Congregation To Hold Celebration
Temple congregation plans a church rally to mark the twenty first anniversary of the minister Dr J C Broomeld pastor of the temple. The event is scheduled for Sunday February eleventh with a day of services expected to draw large audiences. Redevelopment work will start February twelfth redecorating the auditorium and Sabbath school room.
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M P. Temple
Foviral Pee Ae Auditor Om Et
Gabdarh A
South America republics warn Germans in notes
Brasilia will reply soon to the German note with polite but firm stance holding Germany responsible for consequences of submarine warfare. Peru and Chile plan protests against Germany’s naval actions. In Rio de Janeiro, a wireless telegraph station connected to German ships was found offshore at Njchteroy harbor, with ships detained nearby.
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Rio Sanereio
Braail
Germany
Peru
Chile
Rio Janerio
Subure
Nichteroy
Rio Janeiro
Boxing Bill Passed by House in West Virginia
In Charleston West Virginia Feb 8 the House passed an athletic commission bill to regulate boxing amid protest and threats of a filibuster. The measure would ban or penalize tenalizing matches and includes a provision to regulate the daily calendar for related legislation. Delegates Terris Patrick and Hult spoke against passage while Otto Ryan and Yager supported it.
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Oqharleston
W. Va
Hall
Home Committee of Rules Today
Terris
Patrick
Hult
Paasage
Otto
Mysterious Mrs Visconti Highlighted in Hearings
Washington February 8 Hearings by the Joak investigating committee continued with testimony from State Department employees who aided in transmitting President Wilsons peace note. John H James chief of the department Information bureau testified that a printer s proof of the note remained in an unlocked drawer for most of December 30. Ruth Thomason Visconti was also called and declined to name who provided information used in reports to Thomas W Lawson regarding advance knowledge of the peace note.
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Congressional
State Department
Wilson
John H. James
Department Information Bureau
Ruth
Thomason
Vineontt
Thomas W. Lawson
Son
Abe
Ian
Dr Alfred M Jackson Dies of Pneumonia
The longtime barber and prominent Black resident in Morgantown area dies of pneumonia. He practiced dentistry early in Morgantown and later barbering in Morgantown and Paris. His wife had died previously. Funeral services set for Sunday at 5 o clock in the evening at Beahureh’s chapel in Cleveland with Abdadekae Mie and kin noted in the obit.
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Alfred M. Jackson
Ated
Braultea
Jackson
Pairsmont
Morgantowl
Geo
Morrie
Youthful romance visit to the jail ends in disaster
Tom Mason and Goldie Mason, a youthful couple married six weeks, faced a court-ordered weekly alimony after Goldie pursued another man. A jail visit led to discovery of a loaded revolver on Dan Anderson, with Davis cited for weapon possession and six months by the peace officer presiding.
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Tom Mason
Goldie Mason
Tom
Goldie
Eo Court
Musgrove
Pond
Dan Anderson
Morgantown
Aye Hue
Walter Davis
Walter
Bob
Robert Hii
Jatley
Dan
Davis
Hill
Tom Buckley
California Sunk Off Ireland After Armoury Fire
British liner California of the Anchor Line sank off the coast of Ireland with a small life, leaving 31 passengers and 184 crew. None of the dead or missing are known to be American, and the ship carried British crew members. The vessel, armed with a stern gun, was en route from New York to Glasgow with general government supplies and munitions.
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New York
California
Ireland
State Department
Waal Mn
Jalmicas
Frost
Fala
Wipes
Glasgow
John L. Hen
Californie
Norrow
Normalites to vote on athletic rules amendment
The Normal school will hold ballots to amend athletic rules requiring players to be in good standing in at least four classes. The move aims to curb absentee behavior and raise team standards, potentially affecting three basketball players currently on the team.
Countywide Elementary Exams Open for High School Entry
About one hundred students from Win Union grammar school in Grant districts begin countywide elementary school exams to qualify for high schools. Tests run today through Friday at four locations under County Superintendent Toothman with district schools coordinating. A second round is planned March 16 17 across Marion county including Winfield Union and Grant districts, with testing sites in Monongalia Watuom Hi Boothaville Kingmont Goo Hickman Run Indy Crowley Laymin Shaw Winfield Harmony.
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Curtincates
Toothman
Diit
Pravious
Firabis
Marion
Winfiald
Union
Grant Af Bo
Belie Hald
Monongal
Court House
A. H. PooUlll
B. D. Kleine
Busterfield Morris
D.C. Goodnight
Barry
Dayton Grubb
Thome
2. H. Hall
Intermediate Court Continues Case On Remington Co Suit
The court today continued the matter involving The Remington Typewriter Co and D. Simon with decree for a rate of property of Damon an infant and an order for the same entered up. Guardian F. Gerod and infant Wiliams Ingel versus Brealy wap heard but not yet resolved.
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E.P. Pople Gon
Wieming
Remington Typewriter Co
D. Simon
We Py
City Hall Notes Bridge builders at City Board session
City officials and committees convened to discuss a proposed bridge project and funding. Baltimore area representatives and the water department outlined the contractor selection process and budget concerns while a local builder touted prior savings. The chaotic briefing referenced competing international images and a public interest in progress.
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