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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
5
A fragmented report on economic waste and mounting fire costs across municipalities. It notes insurance burdens, anniversary-like yearly damage, and the impact of disasters on property owners and communities, urging accountability amid rising losses.
A fragmentary opinion notes that progressives face a weak field with few distinct policies. It mentions new and old ideas labeled progressive and references past doctrinal shifts. The text hints at divisions among supporters and possible effects on an election outcome.
The piece surveys a tense political scene around Mr Hughes and Mr Wilson, noting factions within the Progressive crowd and their stances on reform, foreign policy, and tariff issues. It highlights hopes of Hughes breaking past judicial restraint, offers mixed views on party alignment, and references local sports and other items in a broad newspaper page.
Widespread state notes report court and school figures in Charles town and Harrison, with aviation studies at a local academy. Mentions a Clinton Company tungsten plant and a Canawha Valley DAR dinner plan marking Ft. Clendenfa site. A Turkey at Waymance Robson rides county farm is described, alongside a Tunnel Green home with a single illegal gambling den cleared after a raid.
Court records show deeds filed with County Clerk AO Marin in Mannington and Fairmonts eighth ward with nominal prices. Marriage licenses issued for Geoil St. Reed and Mary M. Justice, both from Canton and Fairmont, respectively. Federal case notes include John Harrison of San Antonio charged with robbery, transfer of property interests and upcoming special term in Wheeling.
Fragmented excerpt mocks Virginia politics and presidential talk with garbled names and dates. Mentions St. Louis, Russian troops, and weather forecasts while referencing candidates like Bryan and Glynn in a satirical stream of phrases.
In Charleston on June 18, officials continued recounts amid disputes over returns for Lilly and the Grafton candidacy. Judge Robinson emphasized counting every Lower voter vote and abiding by the majority decision, while some attorneys sought to overturn or delay results.
A garbled note outlines a vaudeville program titled Highbrow featuring performers Heinrick Pratinin and others. It mentions European concert prospects and United States attempts, with scattered names such as Teechalkowsky and Gort, in a fragmentary article snippet.
In the Democratic presidential fight, Wilson's influence shapes the campaign. Morganthau, a former adviser, and political operatives push a hardball approach within party circles as tensions rise over fundraising, policy, and public support. The focus centers on steering allied groups and shaping messaging to bolster Wilson's leadership.
Winfield Mr and Mrs David Saltarneld were calling at James Baker's Sunday evening. David Baker of Fairmont was calling on his father H. Baker Sunday.
Fragmented telegraph items report Uniontown talks on independent movement and a lower Conall station contest. In London and Detroit observers note ballot growth and party alignment, with local expectations shaping a likely Republican policy declaration.
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