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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
1
London reports that Gerard, representing the U S government in Berlin, pressed the German government for measures to safeguard American lives and ships. The note follows recent widespread public dis quiet and signals possible actions if safeguards are not provided.
SHUNTINGTON W Va June 11 Groundworks claim grounds set and damaged by action of Governor Hatfield of West Virginia Their arrest Sunday and subsequent indictment in Mason county Point Pleasant for alleged act of testament belonging to the executive From a Kanawha diner George Raush and Abbott Philadelphia traveling natives preparing to bring suits in which Governor Hatfield named as defendant Joseph McCoy Philadelphia attorney Spencer WVa and Lynn Byrne Charleston will represent the plaintiffs in West Virginia courts.
Workmen plan to demolish Central Christian Church today as construction proceeds for a new structure. The first service will be held at the De Williams site with state inspector Ary Williams leading an inspection tour in Marion County accompanied by engineer Mr. Ong and county officials.
A mysterious man dressed as a farmer planted corn along the entire length of Main Street before paving is completed. Officials question legality and potential disruption to traffic as observers debate arrest, liability, and public response to the unlikely urban crop attempt.
A dog struck by a streetcar near Main and Monroe streets lost a hind leg and dragged itself toward the office of attorney Rollo Gopley, counsel for the Humane Society. The wounded animal left a blood trail, attracted attention, and was captured and shot by police after failing to reach the attorney.
Frank Williams a 30 year old tinner employed by Charles Hough of Fairmont swallowed poison at CarriCo's restaurant Madison Street. Restaurant staff gave eggs and milk for emesis, Dr Carter Fleming used a stomach pump, Williams moved to Cook Hospital. Physicians report his condition good and expect discharge today. Prosecution for suicide is rare and difficult under West Virginia law per Prosecuting Attorney Jason Morris. Marion County sees numerous attempted suicides. one physician treated nine patients in the past year. Williams had been repairing roots at Cook Hospital only days before admission.
Phillip Shorter aged eight son of Mr and Mrs C L Shorter died yesterday evening at the family home in Colfax after illness of dropsy and rheumatism. He survived by his parents a brother Cecily and sister Garnet. Funeral held this afternoon from the residence with interment at Colfax under Fred Jenkins undertaker.
A Ford delivery truck owned by E C Jones and driven by Clyde Baker, with his nephew Fred Baker, about 12, struck a telephone post on McCoy street near Locust avenue this morning. Baker was severely cut on hands and arms. radiator and fenders damaged.
A group of local Masons traveled to Wheeling this morning for a Shrine meeting. Attending were Dr L N Yost James B Canning Richard Shurtleff Wilbur G Brand T W Arnett Charles Hawkins Thomas W Fleming Simon Board Richard Gilkeson W T Hartman Ira uG De vault. Local candidates for degrees include L R Clayton Charles L Bartlett Paul W Lang Frank R Amos L D Satterfield Trevey Nutter.
Five thousand horses escaped from a stockade during an electric storm at East Alton Illinois and overran surrounding towns Benbow Wood River and East Alton causing damage. Two passenger trains bound for Chicago and St Louis were delayed as result.
British fishing smacks Welfare and Laurestina were attacked and sunk by Zeppelins in the North Sea. Dutch authorities rescued their crews, who were taken to Amsterdam. Other overseas ships faced torpedoing off Ireland and the southwest coast, with crews saved by various vessels.
The Salvation Army secures a contract for a new two story hall in Clarksbury to serve as headquarters. The expected cost runs around four thousand dollars and construction will be undertaken by TaIEMORTyBHICK Co. The project aims to provide space for Salvation Army activities and services.
Galveston Texas June 11 Reports of serious differences between General Villa and General Angeles have reached the constitutionalist consulate here Bay the two commanders accuse each other of cowardice at the battle of Leon. The reports say that each general accuses the other of ordering the retreat and adds that the quarrel may lead to open hostilities between the two forces.
The fifty-fifth Bethany College commencement and related exercises were held in Bethany West Virginia. Governor Hatfield delivered the morning address with Colonel Wylla Beall in attendance along with trustees and many out of town guests. Diplomas were awarded to the class of forty four. valedictorian Miss Ruth B Bloom and salutatorian William Sharratt were named.
June 11. Lieutenants Brauers and other crew members of the German commerce raider Prince Bitel Frederick reportedly left the ship before internment. US agents at Norfolk Navy Yard investigate possible Copper tax or Treasury Department connections in the seizure and note potential returns.
John C Payne a Logansport oil pumper was jailed on a lunacy charge after two suicide attempts inspired by indigestion. Relatives stopped him from inhaling gas and hanging himself. He will be observed at Cook Hospital under Marion county lunacy commission supervision. Alumni banquet committees and honors noted in the same report.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a river engagement with cannons and a capture near Great Britain. The text is garbled but implies a battle event and lost or seized equipment, with no clear dates or organizations.
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