Encampment to Be Held in Parkersburg West Virginia
Governor Hatfield approves Parkersburg as the site for the annual West Virginia National Guard encampment likely August 2. Rumors on location settled, with plans for free water and lights, and Army wagons provided. Governor’s letter to Parkersburg official confirms favorable outcome. Also reports Pittsburgh police questioning George McHenry in a separate case connected to a millionaire candy maker attack, with details emerging after long interrogation.
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SBURG
Aasur
Parkersburg
H. D
Inchier
Atate Multis
Charles
Campbell
Parkersburg Industrial Company
Shattuck Park
Hatfield
Charleston
W. Yn
Charles S. Smoot
West Virginia
Aew
Jean
Parkersburgh
WD. Hatfif
Bond
Aso
Pittsburgh
George McHenry
Washington, D
Franklin T. Schneider
Home E. Crooks
McHenrs
Thomas G. Forney
Washington
Ma Schneider
Forney
McHenry
Schneller
Haveril
Harry C. Carliste
Atlantic City
Record of Largest Police Court Session Yet
June 29 reports the largest court session in Powan history as Judge T. A. Null presided. The crowded courtroom, with over 149 traffic violators and numerous drunks, saw most defendants discharged after a lecture on law obedience. Fines ranged from five to fifty dollars for the offenders.
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Powan
T. A
Smen
Inrer
Couttry
Null
Sand laying dispute stalls Main Street repairs
Representatives claim the sand hauled from Coal Run bridge toward Monroe violates county wishes while brick work on Main Street between Matt and Jefferson proceeds. Officials indicate protection of public needs and speed, with traction concerns and track work pending review by authorities.
Asquith Accused of Telling a Lie in Parliament
London June 29 A Liberal MP demanded proof of Asquith's April 2 claim that Britain and allies faced no munitions shortage. The Prime Minister denied the charge as unfounded while Sir Arthur Markham pressed, arguing the statement slurred Field Marshal Sir John French. The exchange drew heated protests and cries of shame.
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London
Prenster Asquith
Newcastle
Great Briain
Howe of Commons
Arthur B. Markham
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
Asquith
Arthur
John French
Mr. Asquith
Arthur Markum
Notify Germans Of SAP Sailing Through War Zone
The United States government宣布 notifying the German admiralty through Ambassador Gerard of the departure times and approximate passage hour of every passenger ship sailing under the American flag. This precaution aims to alert German submarine commanders to monitor these vessels and prevent a repeat attack like the sinking of the Lusitania.
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Washington, D.C
United State
Gerard
Agricultural Mem Holding Meeting in Morgantown West Virginia
County agricultural agents from 25 West Virginia counties gathered in Morgantown for a conference under the extension department of the University College of Agriculture. The meeting aimed to align agents with College methods and operations, with attendees listed from multiple counties and guests from New Brunswick and Washington, D. C.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia
University College of Agriculture
College of Ngriculture
Zinn
Clarksburr
Marisol
Webster
Hill
Bethany
Brooke County
Chisure Williamson
Minigo County
G. St. Dodd
Clay County
M. Foote
Beckley
Teich County
J. F. Wechington
Huntington
Cabell County
T. M. Melorain
Charleston
Kanawha County
Wayne
Wayne County
Summersville
Nicholas County
Tee Crane
Oak Hill
Payette
N. J
Jesse M. Jones
D. J. Garnell
Washington, D. Ca
German Cardinals Appeal To Pontiff
Cardin als von Hart mann archbishop of Cologne and von Bettinger archbishop of Munich protest to the Pope over a Paris published piece titled War and Catholic. They deny German atrocities and say Mercier was not imprisoned. They warn French and Belgian clergy against continuing the campaign or provoking reprisals.
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Rome
Cardinal von Hartmann
Cologne
Cardinal von Bettinger
Munich
Fone
Paris
Monsignor Baudrillart
Catholic Institute At
Cardinal Amott
Cardinala von Hartmann
von Bittinger
Cardinal Mercier
Carry Woman On Stretcher Ten Miles Through Mountains
Huntington West Virginia June 2 Typical kindness of mountaineers shown as Mrs Emery Johnson wife of Lincoln county farmer carried ten miles on improvised stretcher by 29 neighbors to hospital for burns from open flame doctors say little hope for recovery Sister of Prosecuting Attorney Edglbert Young two children also burned when clothing ignited during accident Prayer meeting announced for Central Christian Church Wednesday at 5 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Joan Bowers with Friendship Bible class directing
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Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
Emery Johnson
Lincoln County
Chistian Church
Joan Bowers
Virginia Avenue
Friendship Bible Class
John W Davis May Succeed Lansing in State Dept
Washington reports gossip on Lansing's successor as counsellor of the state department. John W Davis, solicitor general, is prominently mentioned while A Mitchell Palmer is also named as a probable alternative. No decision until President Wilson returns from Cornish New Hampshire. The counsellor post requires deep international law experience and may go to a current or former US arbiter or international law practitioner.
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Washington
Lansing
State Department
John W Davis
Department of Justice
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Davis
Wilson
Cornish
Knights of Columbus Confer Degrees in Elkins West Virginia
Elkins drew Knights of Columbus from Parkersburg Charleston Fairmont Weston Clarksburg Gratton Piedmont Cumberland and Connellsville Pa for the first second and third degrees on about thirty five candidates A banquet followed with speeches by Mayor A M Fredrock William J Largelia of Tunnelton and State Deputy M J Cullinan Helen Fell of Unfentonstown hosted by Mr and Mrs AE Ragpert on Guifey Street
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Elkins
W. Va
Knights of Columbus
Parkersburg
Charleston
Fairmont
Weston
Clarksburg
Gratton
Piedmont
Cumberland
Connellsville
A. M. Fredrock
William J. Largelia
Tunnelton
M. J. Cullinan
Wheeling
Mrs Styre Undergoes Appendectomy At Cook Hospital
Miss Elizabeth Styre underwent an operation this morning at Cook Hospital for appendicitis. The procedure was performed by Dr. H. H. Carr.
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Elizabeth Styre
Cook Hospital
H. H. Carr
RailRoad briefs reveal shifts in freight, crews, and repairs
The past week's loading at B and O yards concentrates on eastern ports for Curtis Bay exports while Great Lakes outbound freight from Fairmont remains heavy. Local crew changes include A B Cassiday taking a Pittsburgh trip and C Wills replacing ALB Cassiday on the Paw Paw turn. Brakemen R Hall Frank Rasclus C F Bolyard and C Travis take absences or moves. A repair shed on the Buckhannon and Northern platform nears completion, awaiting paint and a tin roof. High-level inspectors from Baltimore, including the general superintendent and motive power head, arrive for tours, with J M Scott from the Monon division boarding at Grafon to review lines. The inspections occur every three to four months to spur notices of needed improvements.
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Curtis Bay
Great Lakes
Fairmont
Haywood
Lumberport
Renwood
A. B. Cassiday
Maryland Avenue
C. Travis
Buckhannon
Northern
Sd, Brady
Buckhannon and Northern Railtead
Morgantown
Baltimore
Beltimore
Monon Ran
J. M. Scott
Grafton
Grafon W
Knights of Malta Field Meet Judge Chilson Leaves Port
Sir Knight Commander J N Chilson leads the local Knights of Malta delegation to McKeesport Fa where he serves as a judge at the annus field meet of the Malta Commanderies in McKeesport and vicinity. Captain General L B Pugh accompanies the party aboard.
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J.N. Chilson
Knights of Malta
McKeesport
Malta
Mr. Chilson
L. B. Pugh
Bear Cub Creates Havoc In Grocery Store
Greensburg Pa June 23 A juvenile bear cub gathered a crowd in front of D J Hyer store. Hyer kept the cub in a cage overnight. Sunday it escaped and rummaged the shelves breaking a crate of eyes and pulling canned goods from the shelves upsetting fish buckets before the ewer arrived and tied it up.
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Greensburg
D. J. Hyer
Hyer
Boyd County Wet Local Option Vote Dominates
In Boyd County Kentucky the local option election produced a strong wet majority with Catlettsburg totaling 305 and Ashland 717. Rural districts showed narrow margins. The contest, intense up to polls opening, saw West Virginia city officials like Fred O. Blue participating in demonstrations. The election followed a county court petition six weeks prior.
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Huntington. W
Boyd County
Kentucky
West Virginia
Catlettsburg
Ashland
Fred. 0. Blue
Counte
Teo Htows
Dames
Prize Court Continued From Page One
The text discusses additional questions raised by the Imperial German Government regarding its actions and behavior. It notes that the Government of the United States responds by addressing these issues and the broader implications for nations and their conduct during the war.
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United
Ssttes
United States Rejects German Prize Court in Frye Case
In a note marked by Secretary Lansing, the United States states that the German prize court lacks jurisdiction over reparations for the Frye sinking. It urges direct diplomatic negotiations to settle the claim, arguing indemnity constitutes proper reparation and should not be delayed by prize court proceedings.
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United States
Prise Court
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