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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
2
A Bethany College related report provides scant readable detail with fragmented phrases. The readable text references Bethany College, mentions an affair, and hints at persons involved, but key names, dates, and outcomes are missing.
The service for the deceased Syei was held this morning at Diamond Street Me, BC Workman con ervige and was assisted by Brown of the Palatine indi Rev. L. E. Old-Flrat'Ms.P. church. The tribute was paid by Ithiey, with a large attendance and many relatives. The funeral party left for burial, interment to follow.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, defended Frank P. Walsh, chairman of the Federal Industrial Relations Commission, in a June speech before the National Women's Trade Union League in New York. He praised the Clayton and McCumen bills and criticized press attacks funded by wealthy interests, notably foundations backed by the Rockefellers.
Laughing crowds watch nightly swimming contests staged by Charles T. Earl at Hipodromie. Winners earn a chance to enter the Friday championship. Tuesday's victor was Pierre Hill, with Monday's winner George McCray, son of Charles McCray. The tank is 16 feet wide, 10 feet deep, holding 10,000 gallons.
Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayo of the Atlantic fleet was designated by President Wilson as vice admiral of the navy, becoming the first of three vice admirals appointed. Also notes on rural carrier mail delivery changes, a motor cycle purchase for delivery, and Quincy Street paving disruption.
A fragmentary report outlines a legal dispute over liability limits tied to a White Star Line vessel. It notes a judge Coxe and family at Cook Hospital with the case lingering, and mentions damages claimed reaching about 91.5 million dollars with related figures in dispute.
Report from Paris on June 9 says Italian forces encountered German troops near Lavaronne in the latest fighting. No details on the outcome were available.
The French war office released a brief statement clarifying that there is nothing new beyond yesterday's official announcement, aside from details concerning the situation in the Forest of Le. The note emphasizes that no additional developments have occurred beyond the previously reported update.
Secretary of State Bryan resigns after debates with President Wilson over Germany policy. The cabinet approves a note to Germany regarding the Lusitania crisis, a step Bryan says would force him to violate his duty to prevent war. His resignation letter cites deep concern for avoiding grave consequences and aims for a peaceful solution.
The 1960 correspondence shows President Truman accepting Mr. Bryan’s resignation with deep regret and personal sorrow. The two years of close cooperation were fruitful, and the president expresses continued commitment to shared policies. Both pursue the same goals though the method differs, wishing Bryan Godspeed in retirement.
Governor Hatfield announces a 20 member at large committee from West Virginia for the Anti-Saloon League convention in Atlantic City July 6 to 9 1915. Delegates include Harry Miller Paw C D Howard Harvey Harmer Jarksburg B S Pope Parkersburg Cow g Campbell Huntington W Boreman Middlebourne W W Towns Harpers Ferry John Raine Rainelle S T Spearn Elkins F B Mower Hendricks K Myron Hubbard Wellsburg William Banfield and others.
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