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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1916

Page

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Graton Grand Jury Drawn Improperly in Felony Case

Judge Nell Jones in Ghewit Court finds the Graton grand jury improperly drawn in the Charles Durian violation indictment. The court orders a special grand jury to reconsider the matter. indictments from the last term may be affected. Iowa, T. McGray and others connected to the case are noted in the proceedings.

Nell Jnes Phatoment Churlen Durian Graton Grant Iowa T. McGray AipLmunita

President Eyes Speed Up Congress on Defense Bills

The president aims to speed defense legislation through Congress with top Republican and Democrat lawmakers, including leaders of the Senate and House committees, to push a unified national defense plan and related revenue measures amid ongoing talks.

Unsettled Trial Delays on Gait Ford Drive Case

Jurors in a long unsettled case were kept in deliberations yesterday as Justice Connors presides. The panel, including Campbell’s counsel HOS Lively and MW Ogden, faced extended sessioning with jurors told to remain until a verdict or next prompt.

J. H. Connors Campbell Connors Enna Ney Ogdon HOS. Lively AL Curry P. B. Medarson Stornild A. Talley W. ‘Nusum W. B. Beall Reloymnydl R. L. Musgrove P Munderson

Little Change in Usitania Draft Drafted by Secretary Lauaing

Around NGTON Feb 3 One of the tentative draft terms was discussed as an agreement by Secretary Lauaing to Bernstortt. The Gorman recognizes "Mobility" for the times liability. High Watson of Oklahoma stated here last evening and will travel to fastomormw with Fenaetof, her grandfather, spending a short time with relatives.

Ngton Ini Tho Lawitinia Oby Lauaing Fe Bernstortt Ue Gorman Watson Oklahoma Fastomormw Fenaetof Gramifather WBIF

Judge Atkinson to Retire from Court Post

Washington February 9 Indication from W Atkinson of the Court of Olaleen that he will retire within the month He plans to return to his home in Chartestom West Virginia The President and the Department of Justice review many candidates for his replacement after retirement plans become clear

Ansminoth Washington Indico W. Atkinson Olaleen Atkinson Ynaiey Aarti Ellltzte Chartestom W. VI Department of Juatiow

Bunch of Old Bags Court Battle Over Property

A court case centers on Cain county livestock and hogs disputed by Jon C. Jacobs Fletcher Plegot H N Johnaony J N Merviild Cyrur Novel Lawrence Tiges and others with Constable Fleming and Squire Keenan issuing orders. W W Bragg and attorney Abbitichle press for possession as investigators seek to determine rightful ownership and recovery value of the property.

Jon C. Jacobs Fletcher Plegot H.N. Johnaony Theme W. J. Bragg J. Abbitichle Dotinus Droge Mickagin Ganley

Mine Run Demand Up in Conference

Mobile Alabama February 9 United Mine Workers of America rejected as a whole the mine run demands at their vacant Indianapolis convention. A joint conference of employers and employees at Poor Lok Up considered the ML demands. The mine run call seeks 60 coal baseload for a single run paid on a talve system. President John P. White urged adoption as the only equitable basis for payment based on output. C E B Mourer of Cleveland and Georgy W Schluderber g of Pittsburgh argued mine run should not be interstate and must be settled by state action.

Mobile Ala United Mine Workers of America Indianapolis Lok Mont Important John P. White Union C. EB. Mourer Cleveland Georgy W. Schluederberg Pitta Vontag Schludurberm Schluederberg Wester Pennsylvania

Senate Passes House Preparedness Measure

The Senate today backed a House preparedness resolution authorizing funding for raw materials and support in New York and Annapolis. The measure, increasing by 800 the entry level, moves to President Wilson for approval.

Senate House Washington New York Annapolis Wilson

Big Yankee Surgeon Regarded as Miracle Man by the Russians

Petroghad June 29 Correspondence reports Dr Buena Hurdubell, chief surgeon of the Twenty Ninth and known as the Grodno Nobility Flying Commission, as the only American surgeon with Russian forces. A tall, imposing figure, he earned a reputation among noble Grodno families. he survived multiple near misses and was sent to Vladivostok after Grodno.

Petroghad Grodno Pateh Grodno Skoan Shepwak Aurkton Russia Vladivostok Sant

Brandeis Favored Roaus in Bg Rate Case

Washington, Med. 0 WASHINGTON The nomination of Louis Brandels for the Supreme Court faced heavy Senate scrutiny as a subcommittee debated railroad rate objections. Thorn, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, attacked Brandeis for conflicts of interest, claiming the rate returns were inconsistent with railroad prosperity and public welfare. The subcommittee approved a report pushing full committee action, with Senate consideration pending.

Sais Brandeis Roaus Washington Med Wilson Loulg Thott Brandoly Tharn Brandeis Brandois Sion Hrandofe

Four naval guns lost overboard in Puget Sound voyage

Four 22 ton naval guns fell overboard from a B-scow while en route from Puget Sound navy yard toward Battle Inlet. The weapons, part of the armored cruiser Colorado, were recovered and reassigned for reboring at a Washington facility. the incident was announced today.

Puget Bound Navy Yard Colorado Agyal Arecual Washington

Live Stock Prices Manipulated Claim Emerges

A confused excerpt alleges manipulation in live stock markets. The speaker cites packers, yards, and terminals as factors, arguing government action is needed. The text references Governor Capper and remedies to prevailing conditions, focusing on organization and cooperation rather than supply and demand.

Ori Courant Capper

Methodists Hold Sunset Meetings Amid Parish Gatherings

Fragmentary OCR lists Methodist meetings and prayer gatherings this week, naming residents and addresses as attendees. Vague references to August and biblical citations appear, with scattered names like Robertson, Rue, Borges, Holt, Lowery, and McNooly. The text lacks coherent dates or a clear event outcome.

Ada Willam Aynoh Vand Barriatt Tasophinie Robertson High Street Thomas Rue Bevont Avenuie Clayton Spring Street Mix August Parr Virginia Avenues Borges Walnut Clyde Holt Fairmont John Lowery Third Street Ava G. McNool

Downtrodden Slaves of Jewel Shops Strike

A New York City general strike by jewelry workers drew more than 200 shops and 2,600 employees as unions demanded shorter hours, abolishing piece-work, and higher pay. The stoppage disrupted busy parades and diamond cut days, with workers marching and calling for better conditions.

New York Damand An Aya Tom

Proclamation on National Holiday and Patriotism

A damaged proclamations text urges Fairmont citizens to observe a national holiday and cherish American citizenship. It proclaims promises of liberty, honor, and defense, urging respect for traditions and unity with nations that honor rights, while promoting patriotism and national service.

Xci Tome Fairmont Creadiot

Troops in France Reported Move to Northern Front

London February 9 The Central News dispatch quotes a Belgian frontier telegraph claiming about 600000 German troops have been shifted to northern France. The message suggests a German aim to extend the Belgian coast toward Zeebrugge and shift further forces to the front.

Presa London France Ils Zeebrugge

Auto Gas Poisoning Traps Carful of Riders

Four persons fell unconscious from automobile gas poisoning today on a trip from Guaiho to Clayton in St Louis County. The driver Colvar lost consciousness and was replaced at the wheel by Fred Hackman as three more passengers succumbed before the vehicle stopped. The car became heated and the scene grew grim as responders arrived.

Louis Guaiho

Telper Indicted For Murder Of His Mother In Erie County

An Erie County grand jury indicted John Edward Telper on murder charges in the death of his mother. Prosecution alleges he killed her amid alleged threats and a prior disturbance, with authorities naming the case a formal murder investigation.

Telper John Cedward Smuder Eris Pers Ee Riese

Mortgage sale of West Virginia property for Four States Gas and Coke

A group including Captain Melvin G Sperry and W S Maddox purchased the West Virginia assets of Four States Gas and Coke at public sale. United States Material Company acted as special marshal. the bid totaled about 3.5 million dollars, exceeding the first mortgage by 200000. The sale covered the Annabolla district and related Garrick holdings across several counties.

Melvin G. Sperry Clarbourg Foprasentite J Avope Maddox Glen F. Barnes Aecomd Pour Stites Gas & Coke Company West Virginia Malgeron County Dorothy and Garic Mings Raletwls County Court House United States Smith Dayton

Claims Officers Tear Off Labels in Rail Case at Point Marion

Lorraine Houtzy claims a Monongahela railways train site at Point Marion on January 20 involved a labeling error. She alleges a container was relabeled before the train moved. Defendants boarded the tram, removed a gate cave, and two constables allegedly tore a label from the case. Martine and Hagerty represent parties in the case. Martine was arrested January 20 and jailed ten days before trial after bond was secured.

Flemine Walter Hagerty Charion Martine Arian Mtartina Hia

Godfrey Lazier Dies Near Norway

Godfrey Lazier a long time resident near Norway dies at five o clock in the morning. He was Swiss born but resident in the United States for thirty years. He worked at Owens Went Virginia Bottle Works on the east side. Survived by wife and one daughter Mrs Russell Moore two grandchildren. Funeral Friday from the Grace church with interment Maple Graves cemetery under undertaker Carpenter Ford Row. No funeral services.

Godfrey Laser Norway Savoral Willy Lagter Switzarland Itha United States Timia Troy Waa Jan Owens Virginia Godtroy Flussell Moore Ithe Onstaven Pince Wilbur Williteke Ford Row Peather

Weather Forecast Fragments for Northern Lakes Area

A fragmented weather item notes flurries near lakes with cold, unsettled conditions. Expect variable cloudiness and brisk winds. No solid timing or exact temperatures are provided in readable text.

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