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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary excerpts discuss varying views on the death penalty, gubernatorial action, and proposed leniency for Frank. The text questions constitutional guarantees, voter ballot access, and Southern states’ grandfather clauses, implying a broader critique of voting rights and justice amid a murder case.
A contested local charter dispute in Fairmont triggers recall drives and threats of delaying city elections. Citizens push for accountability amid claims the city hall crowd can sway payrolls and political outcomes, while critics warn of legislative power over the next commission.
The article notes Judge Haymond's advice to charter reformers about Reburn Anderson potentially seeking a mandamus to compel vote counting if franchise disputes arise. It framingly warns that the ruling seems to reward premature action and that over fifty allegations against the new charter survive only one. The piece hints the case may reach the Supreme Court, with the Wilson era referenced and a torpedo metaphor for political battles in 1946.
George A. Vincent named executor of the will of Anna R. Miller. Bond set at $500. The piece references political chatter about Bryan and Wilson, wartime strategy, and editorial contention, with no direct action beyond executor appointment.
Fragmentary lines describe a dialogue about sending someone to the Belgians. The text appears to capture a tense exchange between individuals discussing covert arrangements involving foreigners and recipients.
The text presents varied charges about a charter's validity and describes tense scenes on temple steps. It discusses American reaction to Bryan's views on Germany and arbitration, questioning whether the Lusitania incident justified submarine warfare. It notes debates over U S policy and calls for restraint.
The New York Times notes that Bryan’s resignation followed intractable frictions with the administration over the Germany note. His inability to align with the President’s position made his continued tenure untenable, signaling a shift in how the United States would manage diplomatic relations.
The New York Sun comments on Mr Bryan’s resignation, arguing it wounds cabinet unity and betrays honor and patriotism. It criticizes his departure as abandoning duty while leaving unanswered questions about political prejudice and public trust.
The article discusses removing Mr Bryan from the administration as Secretary of State and the international implications. It argues the President must seek American public approval and questions the administration's foreign policy unity amid a determined, unified American public stance. The piece cites Wilson and Roosevelt era themes from The New York Post.
The note on German demands and Wilson administration policy prompts discussion of Bryan's resignation and its implications for U.S. stance on wartime diplomacy. The New York American weighs the cabinet's role and potential consequences for national history.
A fragmentary notice references Mr Holst and public prediction of government moves. It notes life growing harder for married men and mentions Governor Whitman in Sacramento. Elbert Hubbard's death prompts a strange revelation about a woman's claim regarding his writings.
Review notes Beppo Ponnatt's performance as a live to role holder with clear Prologography and interior settings. The production features a rapid car sequence, stark stunts, and a immigrant tale of struggle to provide a moving, if standard, plot. Audience reaction praises the actor and the performance's pace.
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