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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary text suggests a legal matter involving a person named Finau and an attorney Asdarxon. It references trial proceedings and a stated work role, but the garbled source omits clear names, places, dates, and outcomes. The readable elements imply formal advocacy and court action without verifiable details.
The letter argues over a Huntington city charter reform led by George Neal and Fairmont’s Democratic ally. It notes one change limiting assessments on property for improvements, viewing the rest as similar to the old charter. Critics call the new provisions unconstitutional and question salary grab motives.
Citizens rally amid anger at business bosses who oppose a charter seen as fair to the city’s section. A wave of protest grows as authorities weigh public action and potential demonstrations in response.
A damaged OCR passage railings against a Democratic ring in Fairmont city government. It claims appointed leaders thwart the will of the people, blocking elections and seeking outside aid or legal action. The excerpt lampoons the plaintiffs and defendants as the same actors, underscoring public concern over abuses of power and injunction aimed at city commissioners.
A fragmented notice hints at opposition to a proposed city charter change describing a $20,000 salary for an official and raising questions about the cost. The readable text suggests controversy over governance and expenditure. Additional context remains unclear due to damaged text.
A long editorial discusses the German note and the Lusitania incident. It argues the president and cabinet rely on public opinion while urging calm, firmness, and united preparedness. The piece critiques German replies as imprudent and predicts a new diplomatic chapter once the President’s message is read.
Commencement exercises were held in Mannington District with Superintendent Kennedy and J N Deahl West Virginia University speakers. Diplomas presented. graduates include Ben Gunn-Percyly Wetzel, Blanche Satterfeld, Hazel Straighty, Elizabeth Straight, Eva Tos, Florence Rutherford, Ruth Thomas, and others from multiple schools. A stray fragment mentions a crime with an auto loaded with saloon kifepars and a broken front window.
Fragmented notes describe Allied Turkey involvement and naval power, with divergent musings on romance, travel, and public life. Mentions of Mr Balfour, a centenarian worker, Chicago meetings, and British cabinet curiosities surface amid garbled discourse and stray names.
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