Fairmont Charter Bill Advances Amid Strong Debate
Delegates pass the Fairmont Charter by 44 to 22 and send the measure to a second reading. House opposition wanes as the bill moves forward, while Senate efforts to recommit fail. Critics seek a referendum via amendment, hoping to influence the election timetable, but passage is anticipated in both chambers.
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Arleston
Pelof
Efusti
Memrshwera
Senate
House of Delegates
Alarm False as Morwn Aeroplane Report Stirs Ottawa
Ottawa reports a false alarm after residents in Morwn and Brookville claim aeroplanes crossed the St Lawrence River near Ottawa last night. Canadian officials say no attack occurred and authorities in Brockville and Morristown watched for visits from aircraft from the United States. Premier Robert Borden received a telegram about three aeroplanes over Brockville around 10 last night.
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Rottawa
Ont
Brockyile
Morwn
N.Y
Ottawa
United States
State) Department
Washington
Awa
Robert Borden
Brockville
Sckville
Bedland
Charles Town Protests Water Rates Before Commission
Charlestown and Ranion board of court house meet to file a protest with the Public Service Commission against Charlestown Water Company raising rates. The company seeks approval for a rate increase and a $75,000 issue of bonds, with figures reflecting a plant valuation around $1010.
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Stown
W. Va
Arlestown-Ranion Board of ‘Court House
Ree Corporation Commission
Charlestown Water
Pany
Arrange Funeral Then Shoots Self
Peter Heath, 64, committed death by his own action at his office by shooting in the mouth. He had arranged all funeral details, including burial plans, clergy, casket, carriages, and even slippers, with notes to his family indicating the act.
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Htu
MI Health
Democrats Divided Over Ship Bill Vote Tuesday
Washington February 15 A split Democratic caucus looms as Congress winds down a deadlocked ship service bill fight. House Democrats inch toward caucus approval of the Weeks Gore shipping measure while Senate leaders push cloture amid Democratic dissents and Republican opposition.
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Washington
Congress
Capitol
House
Senate
Fletcher
Simmons
Martin
Feed
Gore
Wilson
Breaks Bone In Foot By Kicking Rooster
Connelleville Pa February 15 Mrs William E Coughenour wife of eight local dairymen kicked a rooster that had chased children and attacked her The rooster dodged and her foot struck a stone breaking one of the large bones of the foot in a painful accident for the community players
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Connelleville
Wiliam E. Coughenour
German pressure on Britain over flag issue widens sea crisis
London reports say submarine blockade remains top topic as Germany and Britain exchange notes. American ambassador Gerard may meet Emperor William while German ships approach British ports with lifeboats loaded and provisions. Front lines show battles in Belgium and East Prussia with varied gains and ongoing artillery duels.
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Foodiatna Press
London
British Isles
Germany
James W. Gerard
William
Berlin
Washington
Great Britain
Prosa
England
Bel-glum
East Prussia
Lyck
Augslang
Carpathians
Vienna
Buckowins Crownland
Landes
Sunday Converts Now Number Over 25 000
Philadelphia February 15 Billy Sunday’s seventh week of campaigning opens with 1313 converts across services and 3000 women reached by Mrs Sunday at the Metropolitan Opera House. The total converts now exceed 25 300 as Sunday praises prayer and faith in a whirlwind schedule.
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Philadelphia
Billy Sunday
Misserman
W. A
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Bill
Pladelphia
A. J. Drexel Biagio
Metropolitan Opera
Baby Kidnapper Caught by Crowd in New York
Aémon the infant daughter of Morris Anthers wealthy manufacturer was kidnapped from a carriage during a nurse's temporary absence. A 35 year old Negro woman Bessie Swan was captured after a chase by the baby's mother and a large crowd.
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New York
Aémon
Bernice Rentner
Morris Anthers
Bessie Swan
Diamond St Revival Closes with 5 Conversions
The Diamond Street Revival meetings closed last evening after weeks of services. Pastor Rev. J B Workman commended the strong support of the church and praised Rev. Feathers and Rev. Phillips for help. Five conversions were recorded during the revival and new members were received yesterday. A prayer meeting is announced for Wednesday night in the Sunday school room, inviting the public to attend.
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J. B. Workman
Feathers
Phillips
Italian Floods Threaten People Near St Peter's
Rome reports flood waters around St Peter's rising to nearly five feet as walls collapse with no serious injuries. A day later the Tiber runs 50 feet beyond its banks, rising two inches per hour amid aftershocks and heavy rain. hospitals move patients to upper floors fearing collapse while weather looks to improve.
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Rome
St. Peter's
Tiber
Santo Spirito
Vatican
England's Newest Dreadnought Ready
London Feb. 15 The H M S Queen Elizabeth England's newest dreadnought passed trials last week and now waits at Portland with full crew aboard. The battleship displaces 27 500 tons, exceeds the Audacious by 2 000 tons, and carries eight 15 inch guns sixteen six and a half inch ships guns and four submerged torpedo tubes. Built at Portsmouth completed in October last, she uses Parsons turbines and burns oil only. Designed horsepower 58 000, heavily armored against shellfire, cost estimated at 12 000 000 dollars. Officials expect 25 knots.
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London
England
Portland
Portamout
Diptheria Germs Lurk for 50 Years in Pa House
In York Pa February 15 health authorities and doctors said diphtheria germs had lurked for half a century in the walls of the Raymond Miller house and caused the recent deaths of Miller's three children. Fifty years ago several family members who lived there died of diphtheria after whitewash and wallpaper work revived dormant germs.
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Sas Fay
Dayton Opposed Miners Allegations Heard In Wheeling
Testimony before a House subcommittee accused Federal Judge A G Dayton of derogatory remarks about the United Mine Workers. James Oates of Charleroi testified that Dayton called the UMWA a criminal conspiracy and its officers conspirators and urged jail. He cited Joe Hoblett’s six month contempt sentence amid alleged lack of attorney and interpreter, claiming Hoblett is mentally unbalanced.
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Wheeling
W. Va
A. G. Dayton
West Virginia
Calted Mine Workers of America
House of
Lim
Parkersbuts W. Va
James Oates
Charleroi
United Mine Workers of America
A. M. Delcher
Charleston
Dayton
United Mine Workers
Oates
Colors
Joe Hoblett
Oats
Hoblett
Colliers
Hob- Tott
United Wing Workers
Pilchard Improves After Typhoid Threat in Charleston
W W Pilchard of Bethany Brooke county delegate in the West Virginia House has shown marked improvement after typhoid fever fears. Doctors and Senator Godbey report he may resume his seat within a week. he was hospitalized but yesterday his fever was checked and his condition is much improved.
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Charleston
W. Va
W. W. Pilchard
Bethany
House of Delegates
Brooke County
Godbey
J. J. Allen
Candidates For City Election Talked Of
Clarksburg whispers name Giri Gordon as Republican mayoral nominee with Wil H. Cole likely city clerk and Harry L. Brooks the police chief choice. Democrats reportedly back Lowlay Johnson for mayor and W. R. Johnson for clerk with Pearl Johnson as police chief. Election set for Tuesday April 6.
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Clarksburg
W. Way
G. Hiry Gordon
Coal District
Wil H. Cole
Ikoly
Harry L. Brooks
Lowlay A.johnson
W. R. Johnson
Pearl Johnson
Ripe Cheese Blazes Way For Detectives
New York police lock up Frank and Bertha Bruce on charges of shoplifting after a department store cheese scent triggers a detective led pursuit. The couple, described as fashionably dressed, claimed to be on honeymoon as they faced accusations tied to a rash of thefts linked to a pungent cheese.
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New York
Frank
Bertha Bruce
Bruce
Smallpox Quarantine Hits Kanawha County Jail
Charleston Kanawha county jail quarantined after four smallpox cases surface among prisoners. Seven inmates moved to Moundville state penitentiary overnight. Governor Hatfield orders isolation. Six prisoners released to home for treatment. five later rearrested after an overnight stay with exposed inmates.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha County
Moundaville
H. D. Hatfield
Austrian Fleet Bombards Antivari in Montenegro
Austrian fleet sorties from Gulf of Cattaro on Sunday bombarding the port of Antivari while Montenegro royalty, including King Nicholas and queen, watched from Riska near Lake Scutari. Two Austrian aeroplanes fired machine gun fire on the royal residence.
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Prva
Jail Unfit for Lady Says Fair Prisoner
Lizzie Doe, sentenced by Mayor Bowen for loitering, argued the city jail is no place for a lady and won release on condition she leave the city with two Italian companions. They were fined $10 each, lacking money to pay, and faced return as city guests. A color led man and two colored women were also arrested for loitering. key witnesses failed to appear and the case was postponed.
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Lizzie Doe
Bastile
Bowen
Lizzie
Strate
Coal Run Hollow
Tucker
Phil Harr
Tolsock-Jast
Watertreet
Add Tlo
Wilhelmina Cargo Still Being Held
London report states no disposition has been made on the cargo of the American steamer Wilhelmina. The ship appears to be under voluntary joint guardianship of the British Foreign Office and the American ambassador.
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Sey Associated Rere
London
Wilhelmina
R Ggardisnahip
Britshit Foreign Office
Ammbaasador
Weather forecast for West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania
Partly cloudy tonight with a colder temperatures trend. The outlook calls for further drops in temperatures across the region with light winds. Expect a chilly start to tomorrow with below normal readings in West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.
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West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Germany Ready to Abandon War Zone Threats
Washington February 1915 German ambassador Count Bornstorf presented a note from Berlin stating Germany stands ready to consider retreat from the war zone and recede from plans to attack British merchant ships if Britain halts efforts to starve Germany. The note argues Britain’s actions threaten international law and signals a return to normal naval rules on food supplies for neutrals.
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Washington
Count Bornstorf
Germany
Koln
Thompson Coastlands Valued at $11,000 per hundred
Fragmented OCR notes mention Thompson Coastlands valued at $11,000 per hundred and reference counties, Pittsburgh, ownership, and an average assessed value around $164. The text is garbled but indicates property or coal-related valuation with several place names and a collector or court context.
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Pittsburgh
Ellsworth CoUvtet Ckawennk
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