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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

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From Front Near Arras to Isonzo Battle Lines

The report sketches ongoing hostilities across northern fronts. Belgian actions and French advances press from Arras toward the Isonzo area while German counterattacks unfold. Italian and Austrian movements show strategic aims to seize key passes and towns along lines near Gradisca, the gulf of Trieste, and Monfalcone as both sides press for early gains.

Associated Press Don Thessield Ithe Arras Basse Mef Vienhe Iltai Isonzo Iine Itva syThey Gradisca Tte Ecormons Verno Cervigfargo Porto Buso Rado Diggin Panftteshead Gulf of Trient Ran Yatlysis Ian Osonzo Vandrij Monjih Payo Ronzini Canale Des

People's Will Thwarted in Fairmont Charter Fight

In Fairmont a three year fight for efficient government culminates as citizens, chambers, and associations press for a commission form. The push, backed by both parties at times, saw a bi partisanship charter proposed by local groups and later attacked in the Senate, altering the people’s will and stalling reforms.

Fairmont W.teries Chamber Business Men's Association House ‘of Delegates Charleston Ice Chamber of* Commerce Ante Busine Jin Senate

Business Men Meet at AllState Capital Charleston WV

The State Association of Men convened in Charleston West Virginia for its annual session. President G A North Cot Huntington delivered the opening address. George E Breeden of Charlestown welcomed attendees.

AllState Charleston W.va State Association G. A. North Jor Huntington Mayon George E! Breede Charledresel Parkersburg WayVa Wests Virginia Sthell Firatje Dr.w CyViohmaniy Huntington Srr Moormanjisie Clarksburg Driya

Injunction suit decision delayed by Kelley murder trial

The West Virginian reports that Judge W. S. Haymond had not yet issued a decision in the injunctions case by afternoon, with expectations of a public ruling after noon recess but the Kelley murder trial resumed, delaying the expected action and maintaining the assault on the allegation.

Times the West Virginian W. S.haymond Kelley Li Bel Restiain Apldaeiaton

Villa's Army Captures In Mexico War Report

Wireless dispatch from Tampico reports Villa forces captured Tuxpam. One British citizen killed and four wounded during fighting. Consul Suiliman at Vera Cruz confirms Obregon victory over Villa at Leon with injuries. London dispatch notes Zeppelins attacked by Canadian submarines and bombs dropped by grounded ships.

Suiliman Vera Criz Obrégon Leon Obregon London Reginald’ War Renford Royal Navy Beleluna Victoria Warrenford Belgium seFis Farm Wangood Ithe Mienders

Norwegian ships sunk by German submarines in Atlantic

Two Norwegian vessels the Glittertind and another steamer were sunk by German submarines. The crew and passengers, including a pilot and his daughter, were reported saved, while the Norse ships Travals... and Superb were also sunk with details unclear.

North Kent Anil Tolriiven Travalsgigndi Germanraubmarines Tangther

Britain weighs national insurance against air raid losses

In a House of Commons session the Prime Minister stated the government is considering a national insurance scheme to cover losses from German air raids. The Associated Press report notes the discussion followed questions about damage across cities and affected households.

Associated Presh London Asquith House of Commons Ali Toya Asanti

Constantine of Greece Laid To Rest In Grave

Fragmentary notice reports the sudden death and burial transition of King Constantine of Greece. The incomplete text references a path from Athens and notes his condition as grave, with a focus on royal and state implications.

Athenaldausi Constantine Greece

Elbert Hubbard Will Filed In Court

The will of Elbert Hubbard and his wife was filed in court today in Buffalo New York amid the Lusitania disaster probate drift. The documents closely mirror each other with the estate split equally between Elbert Hubbard and Miriam Hubbard if one survives. The will omits several children from Hubbard’s previous marriage and notes an estate value tied to life insurance over $100000 and real estate holdings at East Aurora.

Buffalo N.Y Elbert Hubbard Lusitania Hubbard Clen East Aurora

Auto Bandits Rob 2 Men of $8,000 in Bronx Hold-Up

Two men in New York were robbed of about $8,500 after three bandits stopped their automobile in a sparsely settled Bronx district. The victims, George Listardt and Nora Boyd, were returning to deposit a cash collection from the Condensed Milk Company. The robbers fled across a footbridge and escaped in a waiting car.

New York George, Listardt Noma’ Boyd Ithe Milk Company Othe Bronx News York- Central

Kelley Trial Hearing Evidence Indicts Firearm Death Case

A crowded courtroom heard testimonies in Edward Kelley’s first degree murder trial over Marcus Morgan’s October death. Chief Fred Harr testified about the burglary theory near the Kelley home and the inquest, while defense attorney Harry Shaw cross examined him. The prosecution presented its witnesses, detailing the shooting event and circumstances leading to the fatality. The jury is scheduled to reconvene tomorrow.

Atate Edward Kelley Marcus Ray Morgan Fred So Harr Tasca Morris Morgan Kelley Rhea Hurr Harry Shaw Pires Thy Ude

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