19 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
1
The government of New Zealand relays a demand for imperial use of beef mutton and other staples. Officials note the central mobilization of food stocks to meet imperial requirements.
A steady rising demand for Fairmont coal spurred a gathering of industry leaders. George Watson and others led discussions on boosting output for the coming year with attendees from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati and more.
A fire swept the Buttilo Hotel early this morning destroying the building and forcing a guest to jump from a second story window to escape. The hotel, crowded with guests, suffered extensive damage while firefighters fought the blaze with buckets and limited water. One guest, identified only as a man from Dysontown, leaped to the ground and survived. the cause of the fire remained undetermined. The hotel is owned by the Carroll family, with losses estimated at thousands. A nearby restaurant also burned previously last year in a separate, unexplained blaze.
Fragmented text argues that Democratic policy harms workers and unemployment, asserting Republicans defend production and labor. It condemns the Democratic Party, claiming workers suffer as factories close and jobs vanish, while Republicans promise protection and employment despite political attacks.
In a Fairmont county case, Palm a wife tends to her wounded husband. A bullet lodged near the shoulder since Christmas. doctors removed the bullet during an operation. The wife, tested by fear, assisted and sustained him with care and support through the medical procedure.
A garbled weather item references West Virginia and a rally drawing attention. The fragment mentions officials, a forecast or event, and local interest in the outcome.
A street car collision near Clarksburg West Virginia injures several people including Bert Hickman conductor and Laura Henderson passenger. The car derailed and struck a garage wall causing extensive damage. Investigations began tonight.
City health officials warn of rising typhoid fever cases and urge physicians to report promptly. The advisory, issued by Health Officer C. M. Raminge, stresses required case notifications and emphasizes preventive measures to safeguard residents.
A Black suspect robs two Folteh crag miners on the Walaa railroad near Mingo Junction bridge in Broo County. He fled the area, pursued by a large posse and local farmers. Deputies traced tracks to Applegate and authorities issued alerts as searches continued.
Two robbers boarded a train near Alexandria and seized a safe. authorities reported an empty auto left behind as they fled toward Washington. Police and deputies pursued along the Seaboard Airline Line through Florida and nearby towns.
A historic banking merger in Charleston links Charleston National with a major city bank. The agreement, announced February, paves the way for a large reorganization affecting customers and local stakeholders.
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