Membership Campaigns On In Earrest Fight For News
Campaign notices spread across the city as M G A members push outreach to every corner. Officials urge residents to join, linking membership to community progress and local initiatives.
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15 Feb 1916
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The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1916
Page
1
Annabelle Children Form Two Garden Clubs
Agents and local leaders arranged a program at Annabelle school to create two garden clubs for boys and girls. Children will grow vegetables and flowers, with plots provided by the coal company and school support. Parents and scholars will participate in garden work, cleanup, and planting, aiming to beautify yards and teach practical horticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle
Ir Biates Coal Company
Coat Company
Elso
Chase Alvbs
Anabelle
Gurde
Eballe
Syalth
Presentsbury
Jane Wlenough
Heavieh Builthwan
Monongahela River Rises Amid Flood Warnings
Monongahela water levels climb as temperatures rise and river crests. Flood warnings issued for nearby locations including Run, Buckhannon, and nearby points amid continued winter storms and high winds. River remains unsafe with rapid currents and rising tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Irmor
Wil
Run
Wenton
Buckhannon
German Naval Order Advances 8 in Senate Debate
Senate debate focuses on a German admiralty proposal allowing merchant ships to be sent under armed escort. Sterling from Dakota introduces the resolution asserting US and other naval powers may act to counter any violation of neutral rights. The measure prompts concern over neutrality and international recognition of naval actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
Hington
A.remhiddclarn
Senate
King
Ore Sterling
Republican
Path Dakota
Unf
Shern Idebono
Orbyi
United States
Ermhan Admiralty
Jong
Nantral Rishi
Women to Protest at Republican Convention Parade
YORK Feb 16 Mrs Chrrsn Haplan Catt expects more than a few suffragists to join a parade to convention hall in Chicago for the Republican National Convention. Demonstration aims to demand the right to vote and press for suffrage measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Chrrsn Haplan
Doc Awoian
Chicago
Uuffraga
New YMCA Membership Drive Sparks Red and Blue Rivalry
Members of both teams at the M. C. A. convene for a dinner as a membership drive floods the city with application bins. Volunteers tally progress with “YMCA” banners, red and blue uniforms, and daily counts from a court of canvassers, aiming for 1,400 memberships and a final tally at the banque wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ead Anl Hiue
M.C. A
YM. C. A
Mombarakip
Huya
J. W. Rigtt
Reda
Rede
M_C.A. ibnight
Federal court probes Brewers political activity debate
In Pittsburgh today a federal district court denied a motion to withdraw subpoenas linked to a grand jury investigation of alleged political activity by the Brewers Interest. The jury was set to begin this afternoon. Edwin A. Schmidt, president of Northwestern National Bank of PA and head of the United States Brewers Association, was expected to be the first witness. Schmidt also served as treasurer of the Pennsylvania Brewers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LM Aaenontyesd
Pye
Pittsburgh
Tudge Hy &, Thompson
Policics
Edwin A. Schmidt
Northwestern National Bark of Paadelphia
United States Brewers Association
Willard Memorial Service Held by Woman's Club
The annual Willard memorial service honoring Frances Willard’s birthday was held this afternoon at Library parlors by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. President B S Amos presided, Rev. John Robinson led the devotional service and spoke on Milan Willard. Members read readings about Miss Willard and songs were sung. program arranged by Mesdames Nagi and Frank Z. Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
Cietatian Termporance Union
B. 8. Amos
John Robinson
Ufa
Milan Willard
Miss Willard
Mesdames J, Nagi
Frank Z. Kellay
General War Council To Be Held in Paris
Allied leaders to meet in Paris to discuss political and strategic points of the war. A tentative agreement was reported in the House of Commons by Prime Minister Asquith. Ambassador to Washington George T. Marys and others noted changes in personnel and confirmed plans for the high level talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Parla
House of Commone
Premtor
Awauith
Wyoming Primary Cadet Corps in Public School System
Charles H. Newell argues Wyoming already runs a form of national service via school cadet corps. Seven cities host cadet units, evolving from Cheyenne’s initial 60 volunteers, seen as a model for national preparedness and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Wyoming
Editon
Charles H. Newell
Dreyenne
Wyo
America
Thie
Cheyenne
Tve
politicians to pick generals in french army theory
Paris dispatch reports Prof Aulard argues leaders can be uncovered among ambitious young officers through close government contact and troop observation rather than hierarchy. He cites Bonaparte and Moreau as examples, warning surveys today risk shifting leadership selection away from battlefield merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Presa
Aulard
Atl Armien
France
Abe
Hecho
Jourdan
Moreau
Bonaparte
Lazaro Hoehe
Aulard Dectires
Baibott
Armien
Wyoming plan would send 320000 schoolboy cadets to Uncle Sam
Wyoming proposes enrolling 320000 boys aged 19 or younger in regular military cadet training tied to schooling. A five year test at Cheyenne High showed 60 percent of cadet enrollees chose non compulsory work, with about 220096 boys affected if training became compulsory nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
United States
Cheyenne High School
Fire drill saves ship as North Dakota burns at yard
Philadelphia February 16 quick work by the crew of the battleship North Dakota prevented a serious blaze after a fuse blew igniting woodwork in a fire drill scenario. Crew sprang from bunks and grabbed fire bags to contain the blaze while alarms sounded and engines tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armodated Meese
Philadelphia
North Dakota
Te Philadaipht Way
Fra
Nice Social Fight In Depths of Mine
In Janson Mine No 8 workers Chas Damien and Paul Poleski fought over a hand tool and a heavy lammed weapon during a dispute in a driven mood. Charley Hina paid $10 and Pant $6 as penalties after a night in Farmington Justice Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Damien
Paul Poleski
Janson
Waula
Charley
Paul
Toothsman
Farmington
Charley Hina
Mrs Bella Helfrich Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Bella M Helfrich died this morning at 645 Pierpont Ave after a week long illness. Daughter of Charles Wiggington and Lou Wiggington she was 26 and wife of John Helfrich employed at Marion Production Company. Surviving mother and a long time city resident had admired her. Funeral plans not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malla May Helfrich
Charles Wigeington
Oae
Pierpont Avenue
Helfrich
Charles Wiggington
Lou Wiggington
John Helfrich
Marion, Prodicty, Company
Nis
Holfeel
M. P
Mellen Declines Comment in Brandeis Nomination Fight
Washington informally notes former president of the association told the Senate Judiciary Committee he has no knowledge of Brandeis aiding railroad markups. The remarks respond to charges by C. Barron that Louis Brandeis helped shape New Haven railroad policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ben Ts’ Charlaw S. Mellen
Haven Kltron
Senate
Louis D. Braniers
Boston
Supreme Court
Bootlegger Retires From Active Business
WW. T. Boston, a known member of the Hootinggers Band, has retired from active bootlegging in Mannington to rest for 60 days in Marlon county jail while recuperating from his hectic career. He was arrested on returning from Wheeling with an unlabeled suitcase of liquor. Boston appeared before Justice Barracks and was fined 100 and given 80 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. T. Boston
Max Deen
Mannington
Marlon County
Boston
Wheeling
Jones
Public View of New Hotel Plans Tomorrow
The general public is invited to view prepared plans for a new hotel at a public exhibit in the Chamber of Commerce rooms tomorrow afternoon and evening. The committee hopes to gain fresh viewpoints and ideas from visitors, with many local residents expected to attend the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Vinitora Ar
Menera! Publia
Alaskan Storm Claims Lives in Seasonal Disaster
An obscure report describes a deadly storm in Alaska sweeping through Muska and related coastal areas. Officials note multiple fatalities and ongoing rescue efforts as communities brace for further severe weather.
Local Weather Summary for Halle Observer Reading
Readings show clear conditions tonight with rising temperatures through Wednesday. Highs near 19 and lows around 3 with no significant changes in precipitation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Date Set for New Bridge Hearing Near Jefferson Street
Public hearing scheduled February 24 at Chambers for a bridge across the Manongalela River at Jefferson Street. U S Engineer in Pittsburgh will host the session to weigh objections and required permits. Reading of the full plan is available at the City Engineer’s Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manongalela
Jefferson Street
Cowferce
United States
Pitshureh
Gnelivern
Pittaburgt
Pied
UC S
Gongrens
Uyanie
Francie J. Shunk
Tha
Corps of Engineers
Pittsburgh
Balldin
Naely
Senate
Kilton
Road store charged with milk theft at Montana platform
Albert Pautol of Hallmore Ohio faces a twaling charge after stealing 27 cans of condensed milk from the railroad platform. A search warrant issued days earlier by Bynis Mangrove targeted Postol's home. Several empty oxen were found in the House, with two cans opened buried underneath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallmore & Ohio
Montana
Albert Pautol
Aftarnoon
Bynis Mangrove
Postol
German Guns Batter French Town Badly
Reported bombardment by German heavy guns has caused severe damage to a French town. Communications indicate many buildings are destroyed and casualties are unknown. Output reflects limited readable text from an overseas agency brief with damaged wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Fortes
Melfort
Antira Atrestave
Switzerland
Ead
Preparations for Appeal in the Charter Case
The official report details Judge Maymond's tentative ruling after the first hearing of the Palrmont Charter. Attorneys for the new charter prepare pleadings for appeal to the Supreme Court as Circuit Clerk W. B. Blacks and associates oversee the process. The date for the High Court hearing remains uncertain with further action unlikely tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maymond
Palrmont
Cara Wan
Attornaya
W. B.blacks
John
We Mason
Wicsitaa Leon
Supreme Court
Buprema Court
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