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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1916

Page

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Funston Forges Ready for Army Guard to Border

Secretary Baker ordered all army departments to send available militia to the Mexican border immediately. Regiments must muster and notify General Funston of completion. he will designate movement points and transportation arrangements. Orders shift from planned mobilization to rapid cross-border deployment from multiple states. Secretary Baker also reviewed a preliminary Pershing report on the Carrizal clash, delaying public release until full account is received and no vote-mobilization pledge is ordered.

Washington Baker General Funston Funston Wallington Forch War Department Rgard Penching White House Pershing United States Little Tenth Cavalry Charter T.boyd Henry R. Adair Penhing Comord Plank Vole Hhere

Fears Grow For Men Taken Prisoners At Border War

El Paso reports show American command strengthening border posts with field artillery and machine gun detachments. General Pershing notes an unprovoked attack, while 17 American prisoners are believed held in Chihuahua City. Mexican troop movements increase as Juarez evacuated, with trains ready for rapid departure.

EL Paso Uma Carsizal Pershing George Bell, Jr Trevino Chihuahua City Fiat General Obregon United States Jumrez Gonzales Mexico Coe

Japan says it will not aid Mexicans in war tensions

In Tokyo on June 3, a Japanese foreign minister told Associated Press he sees no scenario where Japan would arm Mexicans or sell munitions. He called reports of such plans implausible and noted munitions supplies from Europe and trade disruptions in the Americas could affect Japan economically. He asserted Japan aims to pacify Latin America and avoid widening conflict with the United States.

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Reverend J C Broomfield Receives New Honor

Dr J C Hrootmgeidhaw returned from Mitaburg after attending a two day Executive Committee meeting of the General Methodist Protestant Conference. He was named chairman of the Forward Movement Commission, a small group overseeing the movement across the denomination. The appointment emphasizes leadership in church reform efforts.

J.C. Hrootmgeidhaw Mitaburg General Methodist’ Protestant Conference Broomfield Aeryu

Auction Sale Recovers $6,000 From $50,000 Book Accounts

Book accounts totaling about 50000 were sold for 6515 at Marion county courthouse by Capt C Greery of Pittsburg as receiver actions. Receivers J W Alvna PR Babcock and Joan B Jones of Pittsburgh note creditors and bond holders plan reorganization. Separate sale of a mill equipment also brought 2300 from Pittsburg and Buffalo Coal company assets.

Four States Coal Ant Cok Capt. C. Greery Pittsburg Marton J. W. Alvna PR. Babcock Joan B. Jones Pittsburgh Guruy Pittsburg and Buffalo Coal Company Hia Lie Company Annabelle Um Company Marion County Toca Onancieta Minw Hertatore Munde Jones Tee Willio Lutaca

Germans Attack In Champag ee Front Report

Paris reports German forces launched two heavy attacks in the Cham agro region and near Verdun with infantry fighting east of the Meuse. Allied defenses repulsed several advances as reports describe intense bombardment and fierce engagements around Dead Man bili and surrounding sectors.

Paris Yin Garmans Chamagro Granada Sud Myourts Tha Meuss Verdun Meuse

New Siding For Fairview Line Affected by Monolgubota Valley

Local reports indicate construction on the Fairview line siding to accommodate new production at the Monolgubota Valley traction company. Officials deny plans for a new plant near Futrylow but consider expansion elsewhere as railway workers volunteer for service to keep trains running during disruptions.

Lishews Monolgubota Valley Trac Patrview Fairview Busnettayilio Thy Hope Sacle Uw Hope Company Futrylow Hun Mope UN Movouxahela Valley Traction Soma Tie ¢Htamans Mor Fasoline

Industrial engineer Speed to lead Fairmont development drive

Speed, a graduate industrial engineer, arrived in Fairmont to begin work for the local Chamber of Commerce. He plans an accessible data survey of Fairmont industries and freight rates, aims to attract manufacturers, and expects about six weeks to prepare a community summary of available resources.

Ji R. Speed Chamber of Commerce Fairont Fairmont Mr. Speed I At High University Chamber Bariness Faismont Speed Condit Fairmont Rotary Eviats de Merce

Wonderful Vitality May Save Clayton

William Clayton the young tool dresser suffered a severe accident when a rove attached a drilled tool and an oil wolf struck him, hurled him into a chair. He underwent another operation yesterday and rests, with doctors noting his remarkable vitality gives him a better than even chance of recovery despite lingering complications and infection concerns.

William Clayton Dr. Harman

R R Baker Dies at Home in Meadow Brook Area

R R Baker aged 77 died Thursday morning at 9 at his home. Survived by sons Jarratt of Meadowbrook and Edgar Bakers of Mt Pa, and G Hakar of Charleston, plus Mrs Johnston of Clarkeburg and Pred Monongah. Funeral Sunday at 1 o'clock, burial in Shenandoah.

R. R. Baker Big Baker Bee Apelin G. ¥. Hakar

Hard Work the Pole to Knock Down the Largest Persimmn

Promoted as a real opportunity the piece urges readers to join the Seven Thousand club and work toward large cash prizes and top boards. It promises cash and merchandise for those who respond with effort, urging persistence and participation in a contest held at a local shop.

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