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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1915

Page

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Chicago Breakers Strike Renders City Transit Vulnerable

Amid a citywide labor stoppage affecting 7,000 to 12,000 workers, electric lines face disruption as 51.6 million residents endure service gaps, with 6,000 strikebreakers and 120,000 lodging workers in upheaval. Officials seek to keep essential mobility by guarding lines and maintaining sleep quarters for transit staff.

Feanf Guireoticar Chivanoly Meyers Solaj Teibe Rithih Chicago

Fragmentary 19th century crime note from Pittsburg raid

Associated Press report describes a tailed attack case amid gunfire and a raid. Names appear distorted but reference to officers, a Pitt street scene, a $1 fine, and a Saturday trial under Justice fendgael. Notable figures and precise details are obscured by OCR damage.

Prisoner Rescues Life as Guards Attack

New York June 14 prisoner Lyman Liebman on trial for murder attempted to escape Tombs custody by lunging at Warden Hanley. Liebman’s fall injured three others. Hanley was bribed but unharmed. Witnesses testified Liebman grabbed a 9 year old girl from a window, prompting a brief scuffle.

Amodaje New York Lyman Liebman Hanley Krepér Nou Timaalf J . Ligbmad Maggie Hanley Wan Liebomn Witnensad Koesiers Ang Chird Jim March

Damaged New York Yacht Collision Kills Several

In New York off Hunt's Point a collision between two vessels the Dassencer Steamer Bunker Hin and the slow yacht Vupidla caused multiple deaths and injuries. Passengers and crew from both ships were injured with Mr Kendrick Waasmeinied among the wounded and Captain Billings owner of the vanadis described as fatally affected. The scene near the water showed chaos as boats ladoff and salvage efforts began.

New York Bunker Hin Vupidla Ridense Top Hunt's Point Dougueland Wolmatsigoorse P Bunker FN Yerisela Waregen Justimads Tor Bunker Kendrick Dansenberg Ormah Martha’ Waugh Philaelphia John Cy-Ben Mr Billings

British steamer sunk by mine near White Sea coast

British steamship Arndale of 3,682 tons sunk after mine strike near the White Sea. Danish schooners Katrine and Cocos Meratal detained by a submarine. Local council discussions in Fairmont focus on Coal Run ravine and a bridge to Main Fairmont Avenue. Building permits issued for church and homes. city to buy second hand lumber for repairs.

Proen London Jima Ming White Sea Civadiatithe Firth Foray Scotland Bort Amalia Bowen Incresa Fairmont Avenue Tnkan Remy Ae Fairmont Tan Turnian Arnoud Board of Affairs Thomas Kobsy Christien Walnut Ayanie Worhip E. Minar East Park Avenue Besche RoMiller Vivick and Glass Office Annparor Washington’ Street Porter A W.H. Rousch A. J. Lehman L. Wilfong Lehman la_ nenta

Trainmen To Hold Memorial Services

The Brotherhood of Hallway Trainmen will hold its annual memorial service next Sunday June 21 at 10 45 o clock at the M F P Temple. Dr J C Broomfeld will preach and all city trainmen are invited to attend. The Brotherhood will travel in two bodies to the Temple for the service. Separately arrangements are being made to day to take J T Foster to Kingwood Preston county to answer a larceny charge for which he was indicted. Foster was arrested in Fairmont by Sheriff C D Conaway and Deputy Shortt T V Bholdey at the request of the Preston county prosecuting attorney. The prisoner brought a team and wagon valued at 400 to Fairmont Saturday and says he intended to start to work totsy on the new Normal School building.

Brotherhood of Hallway Anntal M.fp, Temple J.C. Broomfeld Brotherhood J. T.foster Kingwood Preston County Foster Fairmont Sherif C.D. Conaway Shortt T. V. Bholdey

Hearing on Leo Frank commutation delayed to night

In Atlanta on June 1 the hearing on Leo M. Frank’s plea for commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment was resumed before Governor Slaton. Lellestor Dorsey presented his brief against the application and gave an oral argument.

Associated Prewm Atlanta Leo M. Frank Siston Lellestor Dorsey Frank

Monongah Lodge Memorial Ceremony Reported

Monongah Lodge held a memorial service yesterday afternoon at the M P Church in Monongah. Rev C led the service with readings from The Black Diamond Lodge No 1 of Monongah and Mrs Ka herfield of Wheeling serving as security officer for the Pything Sisters.

Knights of Pything M.P N’ Monongah Black Diamond Lodge Lawson Monongah Mre. Kaherfield Wheeling

Payne Arraigned Before Lunacy Board

The Marion County Lunacy Commission met to take evidence on Joan Payne, a 37 year old oil pumper from Logansport, who escaped Cook Hospital and appeared at the courthouse after a trip to Shinner? Keep as per readable facts, noting the odd phrasing and potential OCR issues.

Marion County Joan Payne Logansport Cook Hospital Ted

Mant Fined After Alleged Hair Pull Incident

A man named Mant of Grant Town was fined after an incident in which his wife was involved. Police reported the arrest following the altercation, with details unclear due to the garbled source text.

Patton Trial Delayed Until Wednesday

The trial of Fred Patton, accused of striking Andrew Toss on the head, was postponed to Wednesday. Attorney Murry Shaw appeared before Judge W. S. Haymond. A motion to further delay the case and panel of jurors was denied.

Fred Patton Andrew Whatamer Murry Shaw Haymond

Steamboat Marion Arrives at Ultye Wharf With Barge Load

The steamboat Marion arrived at Ultye Wharf this morning with one barge loaded toward Buck Island and Northern Malhonday. After unloading the barge it departed for a downstream point farther along the river.

Sthamer Marion Ultye Buckhiannane&, Northern Malhondy Pointy

Lunacy Board to Hear Family Allegations in Bake Run Case

Warrants were issued today for G Martin and W M Mulyehill related to J Z Mulyehill’s accusations against his brother O Mulyehill. The case involves threats of violence and possible forced confinement as a mental health inquiry proceeds at the court home under authority of constable J Krank Ritsgart. Police plan to bring the accused to the court for an investigation by the lunacy commission.

Coulty G. Martin Miva Mary Mulyehill Agai W. M. Mulyehill J. Z. Mulyehill Ot. Muvehill Allegoncioc Us Han Allegod Wim Muvehill

Militia Camp Held At Parkersburg In State Exercise

A militia camp was selected in Parkersburg for a two week training period. Units will drill ground practice and camp life under state command. The event aims to improve readiness and satisfy state aid requirements for militia activities.

Parkeraburg Cmicerne Parkersburg

United States flag to be carried in parade through St Louis

The largest ULB flag measuring 160 feet by 40 pounds will lead the procession in a parade through St Louis today October 60. The flag was donated by a donor to mark a celebration with a million population. About 160 Boy Scouts were required to cheer as the banner passed.

Stacuw America Donigil Tote Wily St. Louie

Court Decides Virginia Debt Case

Washington June 14 The Supreme Court rules Virginia must pay 8 1 178000 for the debt plus interest from 1891 to date and 4 percent from 1961 to 1891 The decision fixes that West Virginia pays 2 966 000 of the original principal with Virginia covering the rest and interest Fees noted by Attorney General Hly on the matter in Pittsburgh as the court’s ruling is announced

Washington Virginia Pats tnacstVea Perth Charles B Courl Pintsburgh Hly Auectarert Light and Heat Company Piblic Supreme Court Littlefield Supremis Court

Father seeks consented marriage license for underage girl

The father of Milne Goncerta Ushi of Grant Town appeals to a local official to wed his daughter, a 15 year old, to Antonio Bordo. West Virginia law forbids marriage under 16 without parental consent, forcing the father to wait while supporting his daughter.

Neves Milne Goncerta Ushi Grant ‘Town PePhillipy Marfis Antonio Bordo Pol du West Virginia Phillipa Weathe

Bryan to Propose New Plan to End War

Former secretary Bryan announced through friends that he will issue a new statement proposing means to end the war. The message, to be delivered Wednesday, will not call for the cabinet’s resignation but will assign blame for the war and urge action.

Associated Washington Bryan Fridmide Hore Moana

Glarksburg Plans New Hospital in County Area

Clarksburg WV announces plan to build a new hospital facility at Macinnig atreet with estimated costs 75 to 100. The project aims to relieve current capital and improve services for the region. Community attendances expected as preparations begin.

Clarksburg Pri Maxon Genera Res Kapaler Plagae Hetila NOFY Chlarge Fenure Macinnig Tolstart

Austro Germans Making Great Effort Across Dniester

Teuton allies press a major offensive as Austro Germans push to cross the Dniester in a continued Baltic to Romanian front. Russians report heavy fighting with shifting gains and renewed actions in Poland as the battle landscape expands.

Teuton Dniester Poland Baltic Rouma Ian Ero

Czar Solovers Stand In June War Fronts Note

London dispatch notes continued Allied pressure and Austro German counterattacks across eastern fronts. Reports mention shifting fronts in Poland and Romania, with Russian ammunition shortages cited as hindering offensive momentum while Greek politics influence regional alignment. A Turkish sector update references operations near Dardanelles and Gulf.

Playground Improvements Planned For Summer

Mr Cornwell, supervisor of the Intrmval Playetiumie Assoriation, will arrive from Pittavitrab and begin activites to repair and install playground equipment within about a week. Areas include Kant Side, Loop Park, and Miller Sobo building sites. Probat, daughter of Rev Probat, will assist with the project.

Cornwell Pittavitrab Mian Probat Probat Asalat Kant Side Miller Sebo Cornwot Sumenor

Judge Wood Enters Race in West Virginia District

In Ellensboro on June 14 a family report notes Judge Hotoni Wood announces candidacy for Congress in the Third District. Prominent figures Lewis J. county and Senator George K are repeatedly mentioned as potential connections or supporters, with regions and timing kept in focus.

Ellenboro W. Va Terday Hotoni Asia Benator Georgre Lewis J County

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