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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1915

Page

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Huerta and Orozco Freed on Neutrality Conspiracy Bonds

Gen Victoriano Huerta and Gen Pascual Orozco were arrested on a conspiracy charge to violate U S neutrality and released on bonds of 15000 and 7500 respectively. Huerta arrived in El Paso with a party and was detained at Fort Bliss pending Washington advisories. Investigations in Washington review possible neutrality law violations or plans to mount armed expeditions from U S soil into Mexico.

EL Paso Tex Victorians Huerta Pascal Orozco United States Huerta Orozco Victoriano Huerta Mexico Newman, N. M General Huerta Fort Bliss Washington Pascual Orozco Luis Fuentes Newman N. M Fuentes A. K. Ratner

Laying Foundation of Christian Church on Walnut and Seefond

Work began today on the foundation of a new Christian Church to be erected on Walnut avenue and See fond street. Excavation was completed Saturday and foundation work started today. The cornerstone will be laid with usual ceremonies within a few weeks, date to be announced.

Christian Church Walnut Avenue Seefond Street

Air duel over Poelenrpelle ends with burning German plane

An eye witness account describes a dramatic air duel near Poelenrpelle at 4000 feet between a British reconnaissance aircraft and a larger German biplane. After exchanges of gunfire the German craft stalled, fuel ignited, and both crewmen were badly burned as the damaged plane crashed near British lines.

Anuuodated London Poelenrpelle

Germany Signals Favorable Submarine War Note Reply

Washington June 28 A favorable reply by Germany to the last American note on submarine warfare is indicated in state department advices from Berlin. Ambassador Gerard sent the dispatch, the first definite nature since the note reached Berlin, but exact content remains undisclosed. Officials remain optimistic about the trend of the forthcoming German reply.

Washinton Germany State Department Berlin Gerard Wilson Cornish

Arrest of waiter and others on assault and murder charges

George McHenry a waiter from Washington DC was arrested in Pittsburgh and identified as a guest at the hotel where Franklin Schneider, a wealthy candy maker, was assaulted. Attorney Thomas G Forney faces felonious assault charges and police guard as a possible suicide risk. In Wellsburg West Virginia Pietro Sacripontox, a foreigner, drowned crossing the river aboard the Maxwell ferry. John McFedries and several others were involved and arrested as investigations continue.

Wellsburg W. Va Pietro Sacripontox Mingo Junction Follawsbee James Harry Maxwell Maxwell Boys Pietro John McFedries William Shanks Grover Brandon McFedries

Gas Case Hearing Adjourns One Week

The Pittsburgh hearing on the Manufacturers' Light and Heat Company's appeal to the West Virginia Public Service Commission adjourned until July. Attorneys J. B. Sommerville and ex-Judge Frank W. Nesbitt have returned home. Only two witnesses, Amasa C. Bull and Herbert B. Brydon, were examined Saturday.

Pittsburgh Manufacturers Light and Heat Company West Virginia Public Service Commission J. B. Sommerville Frank W. Nesbitt Amasa C. Bull Herbert B. Brydon

Dog Net To Curb Stray Dogs In Fairmont

Police plan use of a six foot dog net to capture stray and ownerless dogs amid concerns over hydrophobia. City officials say the net enables officers to take even ferocious canines into custody safely, as patrols prepare for a city wide campaign. Meanwhile reports from Vera Cruz confirm Carranza forces moving toward Mexico City as fighting continues on the outskirts. An infant child of Dr and Mrs Yost of Rivesville died last night and was buried today.

Carranza Not For Cops Vera Cruz Fairmont Preen.y Washington Mexico City State Department Madero

Local Doctors to Hear Futcher in Clarksburg

Local physicians plan to attend Dr. Thomas B. Futcher of Johns Hopkins at Clarksburg Tuesday evening in a joint Harrison County Medical Society and Clarksburg Academy of Medicine meeting at the Waldo Hotel. Marion County Medical Society meets tonight at Cook Hospital to discuss plans. Attendees include Dr. A. L. Peters and Drs. L. N. Yost H. R. Johnson O. D. Riptey W. H. Sands and J. A. Sraham.

Thomas B. Futcher Johns Hopkins University Clarksburg Waldo Hotel Futcher Harrison County Medical Society Clarksburg Academy of Medicine Marion County Medical Society Cook Hospital A. L. Peters Marion County Association Dra L. N. Yost H. R. Johnson 0. D. Riptey W. H. Sands J. A. Sraham

Supreme Court Hearing Charter Suit Advances

Telegraph from W. B. Mathews, clerk of the Supreme Court at Charleston, reports a record in the Fairmont charter case that came Saturday. appeal and superseders allowed today by Judge Williams. Bond set at 200 dollars.

Mathews Supreme Court Charleston Fairmont Williams

Skoda Shells Land Condemned Prompt Paving Delay

Warfront reports quote Surgeon Major Leighinsteff on Skoda shells as the deadliest weapon, while local engineers condemn sand used for Main Street paving as too loamy. Contractors must replace it, delaying brick laying by a few days.

Main Street

Government Buys Big Target Range

The War Department bought 19,000 acres at Tobyhanna Pennsylvania for 50 000 dollars to establish a field artillery target range for militia and regular troops. Plans indicate possible similar ranges in the south likely Georgia or Alabama and another in California depending on militia development.

Washington War Department Tobyhanna South Georgia Alabama California

More Witnesses Say Thaw Is Rational

General Frank S. Streeter head of the commission for bail sought to assess Thaw's mental state in New Hampshire testified that Thaw appeared absolutely rational. The remarks came during jury proceedings to determine whether Thaw would be a public menace if released on bail.

Associated Press New York Frank S. Streeter Concord N. H Aldrich Harry K. Thaw New Hampshire Thaw

Teutons Cross Oniester River and Slavs Driven Back

City Board of Affairs meets long session approving a 920 foot water main purchase from South View Realty at 78.5 cents per foot and a deed for South View avenue. Licenses granted to multiple Fairmont businesses. Mayor Bowen asked to obtain written rights from Coal Run ravine owners to widen Coal Run bridge to 60 feet, with cost estimates set for a Coal Run causeway. Sewer work planned in Pittsburg Morgantown alley if property owners dig. Curbs and retaining walls ordered on several streets to improve alignment and safety. Meeting adjourned to Wednesday with Coal Run bridge report expected.

South View Realty Company South View Avenue Fairmont City Board of Afairs Anthony Bowen Coal Run Bridge Coal Run Bowen Lee Hall E. C. Jones Martin Brothers Drug Store Monroe Main Streets Mountain City Drug Company Jefferson Streets Mutual Drug and Chemical Company Fairmont Avenue Clarksburg Amusement Company Watson_building Watson J. F. Conaway Madison Street Watson Hotel E. Apostolom Skinner's Kenyon C. F.mccray J. Cowleis Main Street James Lampton Haymond W. C. Carrico Moran and Springer Water Street Board of Affairs Pittsburgh Morgantown Avenues George Carpenter

Retreat of Czar's Forces Halts German Victory On Front

Berlin reports Halicz on the Dniester occupied by German troops and a river crossing of the Dniester, while London notes Sarajevo anniversary and a broader view of Teutonic dominance. Russians retreat toward the Gaila Lips and Bug rivers amid halted offensives, with French actions limited and British advances against Dukoba in Africa underlined.

Berlin London Halicz Galicis Dniester Sarajevo Francis’ Ferdinand of Austria Europe Lemberg Boborka Zurawna Gaila Lips Rome Preemyal Halles Bug Covite Tom Finial Lake Victoria Africa Dukoba Balkans

Wesley Farrell Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

In Clarksburg West Virginia a criminal court jury convicted Wesley Farrell of second degree murder for shooting and killing Will Corbin a young coal miner at the Industrial area. The verdict comes after testimony detailing the fatal incident and Farrell’s involvement in the fatal shooting.

Clarksburg W. Va Wesley Farrell Will Corbin

Weather forecast for West Virginia area shows showers

The West Virginia Fair weather bulletin notes scattered showers expected during the day with chance of rain throughout the region. A separate lost property notice reports a Tuesday morning sighting of a car on Main Street with 3 individuals listed as returned to West Virginia.

Main Street West Virginilag

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Gen. Huerta Tamento Fort Bliss Lansing Washington, D. C Department of Justice OM Man F. T. Schneider Ohio Fred S. Hart Albert Seaman Lunacy Commission Board of ‘Ffairs SKODA Rarius Warsaw Poland Leighinsteff Teutons Oniesteriver City By Realty Company Chicago A. L. Lehman Antonio Yanero Bennet Street Lehman Michael Ambrose Pike Street Czar Virginie
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