12 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1917
Page
1
Residents gather as five taxpayers protest a street paving project begun on Main Avenue. They accuse the contractor Sam Poiino of defective work and say concrete is crumbling in several spots. Commissioner Barnes reviews the contract while city engineers report actual damage only in a few areas.
Dr Freeman of New York and Dr McCam of Oakland Md met with Fairmont physicians to review Elizabeth Cunningham daughter of Mr and Mrs Cunningham who is critically ill with a gastric form of infantile paralysis. They diagnosed polimyelitis affecting the stomach and urged strict quarantine to curb spread. Arthur Frey’s little son is also ill but expected to recover.
Major Hami Sadan es ana ntry regimen Brown pate, Princess ree chiyoas todidy hero with only one, but asserting, that his tenting are not over. He announced that Son as he has entirely recovered his wounds received in many Battles he would join the flying corps.
Kansas City report describes a man who, unable to use his arms, reads and feeds himself using his tongue. The feature recounts his daily routines, medical observations, and the impact of his condition on mobility and independence.
In line with Board of Education action, sixth to eighth grades of the lower elementary schools opened their morning session with about seventy percent attendance. Several students arrived, and teachers reported for duty as the day began. Buildings remain in need of maintenance to protect pupil health and safety.
A chaotic, OCR like text describes a YMCA membership drive with plans for a whirlwind canvass. It mentions 1,600 memberships hoped for, chairs G. Smythe and J. Smythe and scheduled events including a dinner at 6:30 pm, with efforts by the Red and Blue membership teams and rough references to tomorrow’s activities.
The annual West Virginia conference of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Southern Methodist Episcopal denomination, scheduled for March 18 to 20 in Fairmont, has been moved to Huntington. The meeting will be held at Johnson Memorial Church on the new dates due to local appreciation of the situation and likely plans.
Firemen Battle Kenwood hotel blaze shortly after midnight. Many guests unaccounted for as basement fire spreads upward. A woman on the top floor jumps to a snow drift after fleeing flames while others cling to windows awaiting rescue. Fire crews struggle as downtown units fight another blaze.
Fragmentary dispatch reports three ships sunk today amid German submarine activity. British and French forces clash along the front with limited gains as operations continue near Bestmont Hamet and the Ary tat river region.
The obituary notes William W. Kennedy was buried Sunday after funeral services led by Rev. Yor a of Piney Me re The body was interred at the cemetery by Undertaker Rev. Tuten.
Washington February 12 The German proposal to deter American entry into war sparked strong debate. Officials refused to confirm responses, while observers saw Germany pressing to curb U S rights and threaten American life. Local industry advocacy urged extending the Brownsville packet line to Valley Gem to capitalize on the situation. Pittsburgh Brownsville Packing We and Valley Gem ties discussed at chamber of commerce meeting.
Fragmentary note describes a city treasury rider incident and multiple scattered phrases about drunken behavior and an owner’s pickup Saturday night. The readable bits mention a morning appearance, a drunkOm event, and unclear names.
The article reports Amerte asking for public safety measures tied to a maritime context. It notes a Prankling president involved with the Merchant Marine and an application to the Navy to arm passenger lines. Details are unclear due to OCR issues, but the piece centers on arming passenger ships and related naval action.
Judge Vincent presides over a docketed case involving Dr Ridley chiropractor and others. The matter appears in the intermediate court with charges or related proceedings, the docket listing including an $800 figure and several named participants.
In Zurich German ambassador Gerard faced severe press scrutiny as reports claim he was barred from communicating with Washington and restrained by German authorities amid ship seizure rumors. The Swiss Foreign Secretary denied cipher communications with Washington and notes tension over Prussian treaty amendments.
Rovert T. Cunningham Jr., weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Cunningham, died at home after birth difficulties and weakness. The infant weighed a small amount at Woodlawn Cemetery where Rev J Broom conducted the rites. Buried with sympathy from relatives and neighbors.
Montreal report outlines local garment makers facing harsh conditions and rising costs. Details mention industry strain, worker struggles, and market pressures affecting outfits and wages.
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