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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

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Primary election expense statements filed with county clerk

Republican and Democratic candidates filed expense reports listing payments to attorneys, committees, and officials. Several Republicans show minimal or no expenditures while Democrats show higher totals. notable high spenders include A. M. Glover and F. Patin with significant itemized costs.

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Jury Term Opens With Grand Jury In Session

Jurors begin June term proceedings amid orderly acceptance of cases. Grand jurors report for morning work with Walter Hag among those excused. indictments expected to be returned later today or tomorrow. Districts listed include Paw Paw Lincoln Fairmont and Mannington with names such as J Button Wbbn Carey Hibbs Beatty and Gribt among others.

Grand Durore Phrewit Miurney Walter Wy Donee Llyeste Chat Ttcan Wirneld Dlatelet J. Huwaaker Keni Varrie Paw Paw John 8 Button War

THAT PRIMARY PLEDGE Affects Voter Attendance and Independence

A dated discussion on primary pledges questions if requiring voters to pledge allegiance to a party vote will deter independents from voting. Legal authorities say the pledge does not legally bind voters to a straight party ticket, leaving independent voters free to choose best candidates.

Will Not Go To Chicago Convention

A draft report notes that T. R. Will not attend the Chicago convention. The piece mentions a question about the decision and notes a reception by a crowd, with unclear details remaining from the garbled OCR.

T.R Chicago

E B Moore Class at Jackson's Mill

A misread trip is planned as E B Moore leads a class outing from Jacksons Mill toward Clarkburg with 228 attendees. The group seeks tennis and quiet recreation but faces a mutiny of the party. they expect return to Seely Lonhitt by eight.

E. B. Moore Jackson's Mill B. B Nien Fiak-Arart Jackson’a Clarkburg Hole Opougor Ugs Mna Anting Moory Hemo

Terra Alta Wire Firings Highlight Visit by Wilcox and Kon

Wire from Terra Alta reports Clivanes Wilcox and Kon arrive tonight from Tarra Alta to stay with relatives. They will travel home tomorrow. Wilcox formerly Ms Marrwoite Arnott of this city and will be hosted by Mrs Ord Tough and her uncle Be Soap Jamluon during the visit.

Terra Alta Clivanes Wilcox Kon Detroit Mich Tarra’ Alta Wilcox Wa

May 27 to May 30 siege details at Verdun and frontier battles

May 27 to May 30 reports describe intense bombardment and Allied French German clash along the front. Troop movements, trench actions, and counterattacks unfold near Verdun and rail corridors as German forces attempt breakthroughs while French and Soviet Allied lines repel assaults amid heavy shelling and casualties.

Deni Minn Tila Ddrova Teutonte Arantey Aranton Aye Glyan Garman Prieonore Vrain Mleston Inttar Chatanconet Vilage Runuin Tie River Aga South Cummlerey Folnoreamionty Aicof Ueally

Ten Year Sentence For Bank Robber

Talbot, convicted of robbing the First National Bank of Houston, was sentenced to a term of not more than ten years. The looted amount was $16,000, and the sentence imposed reflects the severity of the crime and court findings.

Thoras H. Talbot Taut Wok First National Bank of Houston War Leddy Wemora

Age Old Fable Reimagined for Modern Readers in Virginia

A fragmented feature from the West Virginian recounts Aesop and the grasshopper tale with local angles. It notes 7000 Civic readers and a $9,200 merchandise prize distribution, while referencing Hutcherg youth and a man in Pari sib ad Flumfiy. The piece ties the fable to practical moral applications for winter prep and personal betterment.

Wost Virginian Triands Lan Pontwine

Mrs J E Cowles Wins General Federation Presidency

Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles California has been elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs by a strong majority. She defeated Mrs Gata Sneath of Titera. The federation will affiliate with the National Council of Women. Several women were ejected from the acting because of their protest when denied the right to vote.

New York Junie Josiah Evans Cowlen Los Avgsi¢e Cala General Federation of Women's Clubs Uy Wilarga Mra Gata Uo B Sneath Ot Tita Mex. Cowldn Sneath National Council of Women International Bouncll of Women

Entertainment at School Tonight at Miller School

Pupils from Miller School present a school evening program directed by teachers Palur and others. The event features operettas by First and Second Grades, piano solo by Marjory Fleming, primary choruses, children’s folio pieces, drill, dances, reading by Seventh Grade, and a duet by Mary K. Howard and Barn Watts.

Miller School Palur Iwi Tara Tian Uddully Arle Doeria Lina Virgie Nutter Marjory Fleming Dusleso Neading Mary K. Howard Barn Watts Pato Danco

Student Actors Make BI Hit Ube in the Grind Night

Student actors staged a lively show titled Two Men From Mama. The cast featured Murlano and Burns in leading roles with a large supporting ensemble including Kaun and Granger Simpson. The production, directed with vintage flair, was noted for ambitious settings and a bustling backstage.

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Troops Will Stay in Mexico Item

American officials stated that troops will not be withdrawn from Mexico with the Carranza authorities. A reply to that effect will likely be made. Carranza’s forces are expected to maintain control until the situation is stabilized.

Mexico Washington Waa Carranza Wuthelanto Carralls Apta Carransa Willas

Fairmont Charter Case Court Upheld New City Charter

Special to The West Virginian Charleston June 1 The Supreme Court sustains the Fairmont charter approved by the legislature ending a four year fight. The decision affirms cleaner elections voter reform salary cuts elimination of offices and proportional party representation on boards. Advocates hail a victory against fraud and corruption while critics warn of political maneuvering surrounding the charter’s implementation.

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