Blockade Fails as Haimond Bill Passes Amid Session Turmoil
In Charleston West Virginia on February 16 the House faced a heated, partisan session as Democratic leaders rushed through the Haimond bill and related measures. Republicans denounced the move as unfair filibuster tactics while Democrats argued the actions were local and necessary. The session featured intense floor fights, calls for recognition, and rapid amendments, with key figures Delegates Johnson Harrison and Haymond leading the opposition and Speaker Thurmond presiding as the majority pushed through primary, election, and registration measures despite minority protests.
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Charleston
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Harrison i Haymond
Marion
Harrison County
Clarksburg
W.T. Otto
Thurmond
Ohio County
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Poe
City Hall Notes and Paving Plans Face Delays
City affairs and East Park avenue paving hold status under Mayor Bowen as political debate grows. Maxine, the fire department’s sensation, plans to enter amateur competition after rest. a cold spell interrupts civic events. February notes report churches and schools facing cancellations, with concert halls restricted and activities forbidden amid ongoing changes.
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Bowen
Mayote
M.boll
Conrad Toothman Dies At Fairview In 12th Year
Conrad Toothman aged 12 years and seven days died this morning at his Fairview home of diseases associated with advanced years, survived by twelve children from two marriages. He was a former Fairview merchant and longtime business figure, a Christian and active church attendee. Services set for Matho district church in Fairview with interment at Toothman cemetery on Toothman Run. Undertaker J. Hamilton to arrange.
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Conrad Toothman
Fairview Front
Mr Toothman
Mary Anne Eddy
Mathodist
Pairview
Toothman
J. ¥. Hamilton
Rov
Fairview
Appeal Granted In Fairmont Charter Case
Hon John A Howard of Wheeling represented Thomas Haymond in a bid to appeal a Fairmont charter ruling. He appeared before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, securing a grant of appeal from judges Prichard Woods and Dayton. The renewal keeps city commissioners from enforcing the new charter. the appeal goes to the U S Supreme Court.
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John A. Howard
Wheeling
Thomas
Haymond
Anthony Bowen
Richmond
Virginia
Circuit Court ‘of Appeals
Prichard, Woods
Dayton
United States Circuit Court
Fairmont
United States Supreme Court
Coal for Water Works Relief in Pittsburgh Feb 16
Four car loads of coal partially relieve the water shortage in Pittsburgh and prevent the closing of a pumping station serving a thickly populated North Side area. The shortage affects several city districts and all city reservoirs remain well below normal levels.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio coal shortage probe opens with plea for cooperation
The State Public Utilities Commission opened an inquiry into the Ohio coal shortage with Judge C J Hughes urging railroad representatives to cooperate. The commission said it possesses information indicating individuals may have engaged in indictable offenses connected to the shortage, and warned of a criminal conspiracy interfering with duties.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
C. J. Hughes
Hughes
Oho Railroad
Commission
Some Colored Man Was Very Colorless Grant Evens Arrested
Grant Evens, a colored man from Montana, was arrested yesterday at Billy May's restaurant after Constable L J Michaels found a six shot 22 caliber revolver with five loads at the scene. He was to appear before Justice Conaway for a hearing this afternoon as the case developments were ongoing.
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Grant Eyane
Billy May
Grant Evens
Montana
Cashier Charged With Shortage
Edgar J Smutz a 3 paying teller at Citizens National Bank Connellsville waived hearing for the May term of the U S district court Pittsburgh and was held on 95000 bail by Commissioner Roger Knox He is accused of embezzling between 12000 and 13000 from his bank accounts He was arrested in Connellsville January 17 on charges brought by Ben E L Cooper national bank examiner for the district
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Pittsburgh
Edgar J. Smutz
Citizens National Bank of Connellsville
United States District Court
United States
Roger Knox
Connolly
Ville
Bian E L. Cooper
National Bank Eaminer
Philadelphia Faces German U-boat Menace on Sailed Ship
The Philadelphia, unarmed and carrying 95 passengers including 38 Americans, sailed amid Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare. It includes dispatches for the State Department and two tons of embassy dispatches. Three American ships are now in the danger zone, with Rochester and Orleans also in transit.
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Simondy
Winfield J. Sheehan
Henry van Dyke
United States
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Philadelphia
Ayo
London
State Department
Washington
Rochester
Orleans
New York
Birdeaux
France
Ships move via new neutral route to Europe
British admiralty agrees neutral vessels from American ports may sail to Europe by Halifax for examinations. Dutch and Scandinavian steamships held in New York due to submarine blockade prepare to use the Halifax route, with Ryndam likely leaving for Rotterdam without passengers. Stockholm of the Swedish American line expected to sail today via Gothenburg to Hamburg. In Titusville Pa Mrs Joseph Seep dies at home after sudden illness.
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Europe
Halifax
Kirkwald
Falmouth
Ryndam
Hore
Rotendam
Jeave
Tovch
Halltar
Frederick Vil
Stockholm
Gothanburg
Joseph Seep
Titusville
Joseph Soop
National ‘Transit Company
Standard Ol Company
Noted Educators to Attend FS 8 Celebration
The Fairmont State Normal School plans the semi centennial celebration April 5 6 and 7 with the dedication of the new Normal School building and the spring meetings of the Monongahela Valley Round Table Association and Marion County Teachers Association Noted educators Dr A B H Winship Chancellor Samuel F M McCormick and Dean James B Russell have accepted invitations to address the gatherings Other state officials including State Superintendent Morris P Shawkey and J F Marsh will take part The event aims to draw educators from across the state to Fairmont and mark a major educational occasion.
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Fairmont State Normal School
Normal School
Monongahela Valley Round Table Association
Marion County ‘Teachers’ Association
United States
Parsons of
A. BH. Winship
Journal of Education of
Boston
Samuel F. M. McCormick
University of Pittsburgh
James B. Russell
Teachers’ College of Columbia University
New York
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McCormick
Dean Russell
Feot
Livir
Morris P. Shawkey
Board of Regents
J. F. Marsh
Marion County
Fairmont
Freighter Battles German Submarine Near Brest
French freight steamship Honoury 8 reported a running battle with a German submarine on December 7, about 20 miles from Brest. Officers said they believed the submarine was hit during the clash and the encounter occurred while the ship was returning from Bordeaux to New York.
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Bordeaux
Brest
Anchor Line Sails for Glasgow
The Anchor Line steamer Tuscata sailed from New York today bound for Glasgow carrying 14 cabin passengers, including four Americans, in a brief Associated Press report.
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New York
Tuscata
Glasgow
Heavy fighting reported near Havana in Cuba
Heavy fighting between rebels and government troops near Hoyo Colorado 17 miles west of Havana. Several rebels were killed. News by Associated Press from Havana dated February 16 reports intense clashes with casualties.
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Cuba
Associatad Presa
Havana
Hoyo Colorado
Revels
Cuban Situation Is Not Alarmed Says Navy
An American gunboat arrived at Havana with orders to avoid hostility while surveying Meannan area. Two U.S. warships anchored nearby at Santiago de Cuba and Havana. The navy notes developments in Cuba are not alarming but vessels stay in Cuban waters if danger to Americans or interests persists. Foreign property remains undamaged and foreigners not molested, according to Minister Gonzales.
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Intiako
Gulia
Navy Department
Kald Santiago
Gian
Santiago
Havana
Moinister Gonzales
State Department
West Virginia Legislature Eyes Statehood in Panhandle Bill
Charleston March 16 report on WV Senate double election bond bill and House adverse action on related measure. House panels advanced or stalled various bills including ten hour labor, gas supply for WV, and roads and Morgantown charter. President Wilson letter read, urging severance with Germany. In Washington Pershing reports 31 Mexicans captured near Columbus raid, to be turned to DOJ.
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W. Va
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Panhandle
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Judiciary Committee
Arguienta
Contikel
Lewis County
Morgantown
Washington, D. C
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War de
Mexico
Columbus No M
Department of Justice
Freight glut baffles German freight plans
Washington reports indicate a train load of former American consuls and other Africans traveling to Germany has been delayed with no clear departure date. Officials cite ongoing freight tensions at Atlantic ports and possible government action. The embassy protests over treatment and a cabinet meeting discusses next moves as Germany delays shipments.
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Germany
Berlin
Swithartt
MtyGe
Stovall
Berne
Saveral
M Mabe
Joseph Grew
Ambanayoat
Atlantic Ports
Deliberatiny
Congressiona
Red Cross Interest Is Keeping Right
Daily Society meetings in Toronto draw large attendance as members roll bandages and prepare hospital supplies. A shipment of tin-foil articles is forwarded to the national office for upcoming needs. Members not attending are urged to join weekday gatherings from two to five o'clock at the city building.
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Toronto
Four More Vessels Sunk by U2
Four vessels were added to the tally of ships sunk by U2, including the British steamship and the sailing vessel Repros Tate. The total tonnage was 6,040. The trawler was sent to the bulles subscriptions and the mothership Jorn closed today.
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