Berlin Bound Message From distant port
A fragmentary note appears to show a voyage to Berlin with mentions of Washington and a distant departure point. The context is unclear but indicates travel or transmission between nations and cities.
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
2
A fragmentary note appears to show a voyage to Berlin with mentions of Washington and a distant departure point. The context is unclear but indicates travel or transmission between nations and cities.
The text appears to describe a courtroom proceeding involving immigration, an attorney general or states attorney, and a social prosecution element. It mentions a father, a prom, and a court taking word of a conviction with unclear context and fragmented terms.
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Abundant fragments describe a scene in Cabazo with ground objects and scornful attitudes. The readable bits mention pine and sparse detail about people or actions, suggesting a brief, unsettled note. Entities: Cabazo, pine. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes emerge.
A large wheel truck driven by an inexperienced chauffeur toppled near the Elk Street bridge in Pike Street, sending six prisoners and two others to the county physician. Rescue workers freed them as a crowd gathered. only four escaped unharmed. Prisoners include Devore Wagner and Villa Burnham, with others named and jailed for various offenses.
Floyd Kelley, a Monard Kelly of New Castle, Pa, and brother of M S Kelly and M T Kelly, saved James Stone and Walter Menning from drowning at the second dam. The swimmers went under while watching a boxing match and Kell y, a strong swimmer, entered the water and brought them to shallow water by assisting their clinging to his feet. This is the Kelly boy's third rescue this summer.
Paris June 16 reports from the French war office state no significant changes in the progress of hostilities. An enemy attack on June 1 against trenches at Queeneviere was repulsed. German artillery fired on Compiegre, two projectiles landed without injuries or damage.
An incomplete text fragment references a firefighter appeal regarding an investigation. The readable portion hints at scrutiny of procedures or actions, with no clear names, dates, or locations available to confirm specifics. Further context from the original page is needed for a precise headline and summary.
Bentley D. Ackley longtime secretary and pianist for evangelist Billy Sunday quits the Sunday organization. He cites differences over the revival system and organizational structure. Ackley plans to pursue publishing and recording ventures as exposure of revival practices looms.
Marion county lunacy commission reported Miss Mary Mulvehill and her brother W. M Mulvehill adjudged insane. They were taken to Weston Hospital for observation and treatment after being found unable to care for themselves. The sister and brother, both aged mid forties, were brought to court by J Frank Russell and later returned to relatives. Aged farmer J T Mulvehill supplied details and links the case to prior death attempts.
Charleston West Virginia June 15 unofficial belief here that in special session the West Virginia Legislature will be called to consider the decision for the United States supreme court in the Virginia West Virginia debt case. Gov Hatcheld conferred with counsel as to what course to pursue. Should the Legislature be called together again it will be the fourth session and the third special session this year.
June 15 Princeton University trustees voted to abolish compulsory chapel for undergraduates and faculty. A committee report urged voluntary service as preferable, noting students and staff would participate. the action shifts from mandatory Sunday chapel to voluntary attendance.
In Butlera on June 15 Johe T sak reportedly jumped from a moving car at Alameda Park and suffered broken legs. The incident left both legs injured while authorities investigate the sequence of events.
Virgil Dilworth of Catro WovVa was brought on a counterfeit money charge in Parkerburg WVa but released after a hearing before U S Commissioner Dorr Casto. The arrest stemmed from finding an old mold set and coins described as queer nickels dimes and quarters.
London June 15. The House was informed that expenditures in the next three months would not be less than 15 million dollars daily. The report notes a vote of credit for 1.25 billion dollars and highlights the substantial fiscal outlook for the period.
In Clarksburg a group including Frank Crissi and Alexander Monroe, all Americans, faced $1,000 bonds on charges of attempted murder after a stabbing incident at a merchant Mustafa's home. The assailants, reportedly drinking, were detained by a deputy sheriff. The report also notes Piedmont West Virginia plans to build a chlorine plant at the water works site.
Evening disturbance on Baltimore Tollroad leads to arrests for fighting and disorder. Police report depots with telephoned threats and outcry in the town. Mayoral actions and fines are noted as authorities move to recover costs and restore order.
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