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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

3

Bankers Gather at Edgewood Club for Dinner Meeting

Virginia Bank will convene at the Edgewood Club for a bankers dinner hosted by local officials in Braxton Dodridge Preston Row Webster and nearby counties. Attendees include city and county figures plus bank representatives such as A F Sandy John O More Walton Miller and J Clarence among others.

Virginia Bank Ed 7iClub Fofelock Forelock Braxton Dodridge Preston Rowmayor Ipector Webster Ant A. F. Sandy Peoples National Ter John O. More Walton Miller sBarnes Kla. Hill Repreat Nepretionsl ‘Bank J. Clarence Avention G. M

Local Woman Adjudged Incarcerated Amidhouse Disorder

In Marion County a local woman was adjudged laybye after a tumultuous incident at the Catawba site led to her recovery from injuries. Authorities direct arrangements for care as she remains in custody at the asylum under local oversight.

Catawba

Dreadnaught Trial Question Sparks Governor Inquiry

Fragmentary wire text notes June 17 and a question to the governor about a trial. Names like Itzer and Russell appear with references to an arrest and a potential trial, tied to a ship launch at New York and remarks from Janlelsi.

Fated Press Othe New York Chris meRoriwater Janlelsi Wolking

Fairmont Masons Attending West Virginia Mining Institute

A large contingent from Fairmont is attending the West Virginia Mining Institute sessions in Wheeling this week. Among the Fairmonters listed as in attendance are M. Cas terline Taylor Lloyd Canning Bruce Bailey G. Tarleton B. Peddicord K. D. Bailey C. H. Jenking and G. B. Gaskill.

Turkish war office reports success at Ari Burnu and Seddul Bahr

Official statement from Constantinople via London says Turkish artillery inflicted heavy losses at Ari Burnu and coast batteries bombarded the enemy transport camp and airship shed at Seddul Bahr. Berlin via Sayville reports U-14 submarine lost with crew captured by the British. six officers and 21 crew members captured. U-14 class submarine built in 1911 or 1912, 300 tons submerged, 12 knots, surface range 1200, carries three torpedo tubes and crew of 12.

Preas Constantinople London Turkish War Office Ari Burnu Seddul Bahr Berlin Sayville Overseas Agency Today Admiralty House of Commons A. J. Balfour

Wash-Jeff Athlete Elopes and Marries

June 17 Washington and Jefferson College reports John L Spiegel, Detroit born senior class president and esteemed athlete, eloped with Katherine Wrenshall of East Washington. They reportedly married after slipping away to Pittsburgh with timing unclear. Mother's reaction noted. Spiegel absent from commencement.

Washington, Ps John £. Spiegel Detroit Mich Washington & Jefferson Katherine Wrenshall Elizabeth J. Wrenshell East ‘Washington Pittsburgh Spiegel

Found Dead On Railroad Near Moundsville

Henry Offferdingar, a well known young man, is found dead near the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks east of Moundsville. He had been missing from home and it is believed he was run down while walking home late at night.

Moundsville W. Va Henry Offferdingar Baltimore and Ohio

Fairmont Chamber of Commerce Housing Session

A directors meeting of the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce is held this afternoon. H J Ross, the new president, will preside as committees may be reorganized to reduce the number of standing groups and appoint special committees to address emerging problems for the coming year.

Fairmont Chamber of Commerce H.J. Ross Fairmont

To Arraign Man On White Slave Charge

United States Marshal C E Smith and Albert Vivaldi alias Albert Succur, a federal prisoner, were stopped in Fairmont while en route from Wheeling to Elkins where Vivaldi will be tried before Federal Judge A G Dayton. He was arrested in Bellaire Ohio for taking Nina Varananese from Bellaire to Fairmont for immoral purposes. The offense occurred a year ago and Vivaldi has been held in Wheeling in default of a $5,000 bond.

United States C. E. Smith Albert Vivaldi Albert Succurr Fairmont Wheeling Elkins Vivaldi A. G. Dayton Bellaire Nina Varananese Wheeling Jell

Becker Decision Is Expected In Court Of Appeals

Bourke Cochran filed a reply to District Attorney Perkins in Becker’s reargument case. The brief argues Justice Seabury failed to present Becker’s defense to the jury. The Court of Appeals will adjourn for the summer next Friday and is expected to render a decision before adjournment.

Albany N. Y Perkins Charles Becker Herman Rosenthal Court of Appeals Bourke Cochran Seabury Becker

Phonograph in Justice's Office Delights Courtroom Crowd

A phonograph was installed in the Court of Justice of the Peace room today, drawing scores as Constable Charles Satterfield presided. Classical selections led by John Macdonough drew encores, with The Holy City and The Palms among favorites. Lighter tunes and war songs followed, including It’s a Long Way to Tipperary, Down South in Dixie, and I Want a Peach Like You in My Care. The piece suggests future recordings may accompany trials, plus a note on miners’ injury at Barter.

Justice of the Peace Leigh Fleming Charles Satterfield Constable Satterfield Iti John “Macdonough Holy City Court of Justice Dixie Tipperary

Pushing Work Continued With City Offices Move

The plan relocates major city offices to a new section of the building. The mayor's office, police chief, police court room, and city treasurer will occupy the first floor area. Second floor will house street water and finance commissioners and city clerk. The Associated Charities move from a third floor room to the new clerks area. City engineer gains a second floor office. former mayoral offices become a rest and reading space.

Page One Avenue Monroe Street Parks. Avenue Water Commissioner

City hall addition underway amid coal mine delays

The city hall expansion on Monroe Street and Parks Avenue proceeds under Mayor Bowen with workmen hired by the city. Foundations encountered a coal mine beneath and a large quarrying project used rock for lower walls and street retaining walls. Completion hoped by tall season despite weather and delays.

Anthony Bowen Monroe Street Parks Avenue Solla Dalaya Sranreres

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