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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

4

Alaska Salmon Industry at Risk from Proposed Bill

Wickersham warns that a Missouri bill could empower a fish trust to seize Alaska salmon fisheries and traps. He argues the measure would deny Alaska taxes and monopolize vast resources, while noting salmon canning dominates the industry and supports thousands of residents. The committee may report the bill favorably.

Alaska Fish Trust Represent Itive Alexander Missouri House Committee James Wickersham Alexander Erchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Wickersham Fiat” Trust Sdelegate Siya United States Bureau of Labor Statitics

Milk Inspection Budget Hinted by City Leaders

According to reports the city fathers have intimated they will include an adequate appropriation for milk inspection in the next budget. If true, they deserve congratulations for taking another step toward public welfare and health.

Public milk inspection considered by city officials

The West Virginian urges action on milk inspection and welcomes careful consideration by city leaders. The paper hopes a budget allocation will fund the 600d work in the next city budget.

West Virginian

Campaign primer signals tight race in looming election

A preface to the campaign outlines party gearing for November with expectations of a Republican win. Commentary cites Hughes as GOP standard bearer and critiques Washington's four-year tenure while noting witty asides about public figures, journalism, and looming political fervor.

White House Washington

Washington Gossip Parade open with President led march on Pennsylvania Ave

Washington gossip notes the Preparedness Day parade with President Wilson leading 60,000 citizens up Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. Mrs Wilson and guests applaud Pocahontas and John Smith, while a June wedding at All Saints Church in Chevy Chase and navy orders, honors, and political duties ripple through the capital.

Washington, D. C Capitol Pennsylvania White House Misa Mario Durant Mra James Maxwell Durant Earle Kelle Burton All Saints’ Church Chevy Chase Charles M. Martin Parkersburg Thomas Perry Lippitt Porto Rico West Virginia And Washington Charlotte Dorthea Woest Frank Reeves Curist Church Chapel Baltimore Fair- Mont John Hopkins University Lssles T. Stewart Monroe Stewart University T San Palo Brasil Littlepage State Department

Outbursts of Everett True report on multiple political concerns

The column reports on Representative activity involving Sutherland Bled, Neely, and Littlepage aiding cases in West Virginia including Lynch in Terra Alta. It notes pension actions for several individuals, a Maplewood post office burglary, and various posts and transfers, with editorial asides on Prohibition and national topics.

Maplewood W. Va T. A. Anderson Congressman Littlepage

Ruff Stuff by Red in a rambled political missive

A fragmented partisan screed attacks Wilson era politics and figures in a clipped, satirical tone. The jumbled text references Democrats, a vote against Wilson, and figures like Robinson, with stray mentions of Lilly, Jupiter P, and a Bloomer Girls game. No clear event or date is established, making the piece a stray opinion note.

Gators Duel At City Hall Ends in Death

A fatal duel at Wheeling’s city hall leaves one alligator dead in Paxton Mountain basin. The attacker is unknown, but the creature valued at roughly twelve years old was brought from Florida by Treasurer Wilt McElroy who cared for city pets. Nearby, grocers seek Wednesday afternoon store closings at 1 pm, 30 merchants endorsing the move. Other items recount poisoned dogs in Gypsy, a unique insanity claim before the Ohio county commission, and railway plans for 120-ton coal cars with higher capacity.

City Hall Wheeling Telegraph Paxton Mountain Wilt McElroy Wheeling Florida McElroy Sayseen Sayseen Ohio County Insanity Commission Sayseen Thomas

Rabbit Abducted From Snake Shock Local Sentinel

A large snake lay on the ground when a man named Black summoned his dog. The dog attacked, killed the snake, and a dazed young rabbit emerged from the snake's body. The man revived the rabbit at home, where it hopped about. Dr. H C Wood, health expert, attended the Detroit convention. Local reporting notes railroad and bridge inspections, a lightning fatality near Buffalo Creek, and court actions involving Tyler County and West Virginia Masons.

Mr. Black Feigure

Philadelphia figure identified in National Beach of Credit Men

Eureka Cal 210 aboard wrecked steamer Beat accounted for. Total loss of life five persons.

Wwttspurgh Chark Pi Re Philadelphia National Beach of Credit Eureka, Cal Iifo

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