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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-15
NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO

Richard FarnaUne, when arrested,
confessed assaults on three women.
Convicted on same charge.
Hundreds frightened when bomb
was exploded in garage of Kotek
Bros, 25th and Ridgeway, Little
damage.
Mrs. Mary Hague, PIG N. PauIina,
suicide. Gas. No reason known.
Paul Edgerton, 10, STAG Midway
park, left home and brand-new wife.
DenetroI MenUck, 622 W.. 18th,
went to church. Wife gone with an
other man when he returned.
Burglars stole $40 clock from
O'Hara & KehOe, undertakers, 1909
w. Madison.
Robber got suit belonging to Rob't
McAuley, 2319 w. Harrison, as it was
being returned from tailor.
Mrs. J. Buchanan, % S. Albany aV.,
robbed Of pOcketbOOk containing
S29 and signet ring.
Barnett Bernstein, retired mer-
chant, found dead in gas-fIled rom,
1927 S. Hamlin aV.
Cracksmen got 81 money and
checks amounting to $1,1OO from w.
U. Powers liquor store, 1850 w. Mad
isOn.
Alfred Bakata, 1911 w. 18th, killed
when he touched live wire while
working in metal works of Benz. Har-
Tis, 21st and LOOmis.
Frank Murray brought back from
Pittsburgh to answer charge of steal
ing clothes and jewelry from H J.
Carr, .319 S. Holman, who had fed and
sheltered him.
Frank Les, -Hegewisch, hit by mo-
torcycle driven by Geo. Baylisich.
Skull fractured. Motorcyclist ar
rested.
Zone of quiet ordered about house
of Mrs. F. M-Laufersh, 1858 Indiana
av., where baby is i'll.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-15

Sunrise, 4;29; sunset, 1868.
Policeman Matthew Poturich
stabbed in leg by Michael Coha, 1141
w. 18th, while trying to settle fam
lily quarrel. Coha escaped.
Carl Peterson, S51 N. Clark, held
for slashing E. w. Larson in Wash
ingtOn SO. fight.
Martin Strunbach, II, 1929 Grace,
injured when his bicycle was struck
by auto owned and driven by ROb't
Williams, 2847 Sheridan I'd.
VIM. Turner wanted on charge Of
holding up his employer, J. S. Bel
lack, druggist, 1903 E. 57th.
Burglars entered Newark shoe
store, u n. Dearborn, but took only
pair of shoes and few pairs Of socks
and carriers.
Nicholas Julian picked out wrong
spot to play hand organ. Was beside
Woodlawn police station and strains
woke the coppers. Arrested.
Morgan Park police raided alleged
blind pig, 1000 S. Halsted, and ar
rested Charles Machulsky, owner,
and 4 others.
Five hurt when auto of J. C. Ad-
derby, 924 CastlewOOd terrace,
crashed with State st. car at Huron.
Mrs. J. C. Sullivan, Columbus, O.,
reported to police loss of purse with
$12 in St. Mary's church, 9Th and
Wabash.
Jessie Bryan" alleged mother Of
Matters baby, to talk at trial of Mrs.
A. D. Matters today.
Divorce of Fred Richardson 4021
Lake Park av., up today. Blind, he
caught wife with man, police say.
Sam Gross, 1886 w. 18th, milk
wagon driver, found dead under over
turned wagon. May be murder.
John O'DonneII, 1901 S. Lincoln,
injured in attempt to stop runaway
team in L c. freight yards.
VIM. O'Brien, held in Toledo as the
SLAYER of Policeman BrOr Johnson,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03
RUFF STUFF
BY RED.
BY RED.

That Pennsylvania militiaman who
squeezed his sweetheart so tightly that
she suffered fractured ribs would be
bear at close quarters.
From what We understand the Brit.
ish have gained five miles of their
lost ground in one year and II months
OF fighting.
Three Connellsyille girls, aged 16,
were arrested Saturday for swimming
a la September Morn. Seems that
some police never will learn to apprec.
late art.
Correct English" says "to become
drunken" doesn't sound as sweetly as
ito get drunk
To some It would be sweeter to say
go get drunk"
Concerning the unlawfulness OF the
Uniontown hill climb II reminds us
OF the Fairmont smoke ordinance, milk
ordinance, awning ordinance and sew.
eral other ordinances.
With leather and gasoline going
Wen soon have to come to work on
bike.
obregon being the grandson OF Mike
o'Brien, one time Spanish viceroy,
might be able 10 smooth things over
between the First Thief" and Fred
Funston.
Last Saturday the Federal barrel
act went into effect. From now on a
barrel OF potatoes Is barrel Of pc.
tatoes or $500 fine.
John McGraw will have to do some.
thing with his Kauff. Sir Bonnie is
not in the 900 bunch.
We believe that should Dario Resta
race against our Great White Way
Resta might win.
Its all wrong, Chauncey; the Mexi.
can campaign is not a presidential
campaign.
The report that a man wore the
same shoes for 20 years may be true
but perhaps lie was an artist or a
reporter and leather was strang.
er on his shoe soles.
Yet there is not now Commoner ea.
preston than "a million over night"
Remember the guards.
4 a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
STATE PATRIOTISM

Hon. Anthony Bowen, Fairmonts
mayor, has done fitting and admir-
able thing. When It became known
that Fairmont's quota Of the National
Guard would be sent to the mobiliza'
ton camp at anawha City Mayor
Bowen issued proclamation calling
upon all the people Of Fairmont TO as.
semble at the railway station at the
hour set for entrainiug and bid the
boys a rousing and affectionate good.
bye, thus attesting sympathetic in.
terest In the fortunes Of the soldiers
and thus paying tribute to their
courage in a different way. Hunting.
ton has furnished more soldiers than
any other West Virginia city. The
people OF Huntington presented to the
Second Regiment, Of which the Hun
tington companies are part, hand.
some flag, the presentation ceremon'
les breathing patriotism OF the most
feeling and devoted sort.
Parkersburg is preparing for great
patriotic demonstration on July and
Wheeling, which at present Is not rep
resented In the West Virginia National
guard, Is also preparing TO give visi-
Bile demonstration TO the patriotic tide
which flows beneath the surface.
The smaller cities Of West Virginia,
II they have undertaken no formal
ceremonial expressive Of their patriot
ism. have given their boys to the SER
vice. and this of itself Is convincing
evidence Of their concern for the pros.
perity Of the common cause. West
Virginia Is patriotic. Her people are
ready to pay their part OF the price.
which duty must sooner or later eI-
act, and pay honorable their part in
the drama which must soon or late be
enacted.-Huntington Heraid. Dispatch.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03
WASHINGTON NEWS =
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WASHINGTON, D. c., July ga bill
having for its purpose allowing the
Kanawha Packet Company and w. E.
Roemaster Of the late steamboat Ka.
nawha, the right to sue the government
for damages in the United States Court
for the Northern district OF West vir-
ginfa, was introduced in the House OF
Representative today by Congress.
man Edward Cooper at the request OF
z Congressman Hunter Moss who is re.
covering from a serious illness at At.
lantic City. II authorizes the court to
sitas q court Of admiralty. In this case
and provides for the payment Of dam.
ages out Of the United States treasury
both proposed plaintiffs should any
damage be allowed them.
This BIN is an echo Of the disaster
which overlook the steamer Kanawha
In the Ohio river when It was wrecked
In q collision with light tower on the
wall Of Lock No. 10. resulting in the
loss of a number OF lives and the boat
and its cargo. The packet company
contends that the government was at
fault in the construction and mainte.
hence of the light tower on the lock
70 such an extent as to be responsible
for the damages claimed. The bill
was referred TO the committee on the
claims.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 3, 1916.
AMERICA FIRST
OUR 81: NATIONAL \, !, BIRTHDAY.

-, oMoRRoW we celebrate national birthday
The Declaration of Independence was signed one
hundred and forty years ago tomorrow.
It meant much the people of that time and IT means
much to u.s. although sometimes do not realize the
fact as fully should do not appreciate the great
significance attached to the day.
July Fourth should be the day Of all days in the year
70 show our patriotic spirit We should take time dur
ing the day to attngy celebrate the event Too many
Of us are busy with baseball athletics auto driving or
other lines Of sport and recreation to take serious
thought about the great holiday To many 1T is day
away from work-thats all But this should not be- We
shoud all take few minutes at least for serious con-
temptation 1t might not be bad idea to read over the
famous declaration, Just to refresh minds, and to
pause Just express thanks for the stand
taken by our foreiahers years and years ago. With
dtions all the world such they and with the
Mexican crisis on our hands, July Fourth should be
more significant than ever to us.
One of the best easiest and simplest ways to show
devotion to land and spirit Of patriotism is to hang
out Old Glory tomorrow. If you don't happen to have
nag get today and be ready to decorate tomorrow
need be large flag but by all have one. be
It large small. floating to the breezes from the porch
or window on Independence Day.
II you proud Of the flag, hang 1t out tomorrow It
Will look good to you, it will look good to Others II
cry home has flying flag tomorrow, Farmont may be
said have splendid and patriotic community ceebra.
ton, although formal program prepared and
fied out
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

DR.. Thomas Of Bramwell and Colum-
bus, O., a brother in law OF Congress
man Edward Cooper is In the city a
guest OF Mr.. Cooper. DR.. Thomas ia al
SO a brother OF Col. William Thomas
the well known coal operator who was
a delegate from West Virginia to the
recent Chicago convention. DR.. Thorn
as has leased residence at Hunting.
ton and will give us his Columbus res.
idence 80 as to be nearer the various
coal operations In which he is inter
ested in Southern West Virginia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03
THE NEW MOVE IN EUROPE.

FTER careful preparation. the British and French
~ have launched new and fearful offensive move
ment against the Germans on the West Front In
the opening hour Of the fresh drive the forces OF the
Allies drove back everything before them driving the
German line back several miles and hammering into the
second line of Teuton defense.
From descriptions furnished by sta correspondents Of
the Associated Press the attack was terrible the artl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03
aps on oiscseuon.

When wisdom, entereth into thine
heart, and knowledge Is pleasant unto
thy soul; discretion shall preserve
thee, understanding shall keep thee;
to deliver thee from the way OF the
evil man. from the man that speatieth
forward thinss. who leaves the paths
Of uprghtness, to walk In the ways
Of darkness; who reioices to do evil.
and delights IN the forwardness Of
the vieked.-Proverbs a:1elt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

One Of the pretiest social events OF
the week was the large reception fol.
lowed by dance given by Mrs. Jesse
Ryerson and Miss Anderson Shalcross
at their home In L street, In honor Of
Miss Val Sloane Of Martinsburg, w.
Va. Miss sloane's engagement to Mr..
William Woolford OF Gassaway, was re-
Gently announced and the wedding win
be an event Of early July, taking place
at the brides Martinsburg home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

h. Morris Of Clarksburg, for an in.
crease In his pension. Morris is to re-
ceiye S24 a month hereafter dating
from last September. Mr.. Sutherland
has appointed Albert Och, OF Wheeling
third alternate to take the entrance
examination for Annapolis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Oliver G. Daniels has been appoint.
ed to succeed A. D. Daniels as postmas
ter Beverly, Randolph county; William
II. Downey to succeed William Kimball
at Board Tree, Marshall county; Miss
Pearl A. Moore to succeed Martha Cor.
by at Lima, Tyler county. Postmaster.
snip commissions have been sent to
George A. Mason, Coalwood and VIII.
liam w. Hall, Stallings late Foley, w.
Va
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Why does railroad company always furnish the worst
cars on the road for the transportation of sodiers The
Wisconsin guard refused to enrn the cars that the
railroad first furnished them and waited for better ones
No one can well blame the boys
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

When the clarksburg Board of
Trade held It's annual meeting Friday
evening In the Masonic temple, i've
directors to serve three years were
elected as follows: Daniel Howard. Is.
aac ]. Coston, William J. Flaherty,
Thomas Coleman. Jr, and HarryP.
sturm- Mr. Howard was reelected.
The members Of the board Of directors
are J. Hcrner Davis. Carl L. Horrer,
Robert Morris, q. z. Travis, Arthur
Parsons, WA. Vance, oiandus West,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

The Pennsylvania soldiers at Mt Gretna certainly fix.
ed three lads who refused sign the federal oath They
ducked them in the river painted the word yellow" on
their backs and started them down the railroad track
telling them to walk home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Aspecial envoy of the State Depart.
ment sailed from New York today for
England TO personally see what can
be done with the British government
TO have q cargo OF gloves released from
blockade. This Is the case in which,
II Is evident from letters received b,
members OF the state delegation In
Congress that merchants everywhere
throughout West Virginia are interest.
ed. Hundreds Of them. II would appear
have orders In that cargo which was
shipped consigned to New York firm
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

The Hinton Independeut.Herald saws
Deputy Collectors H. T. Lemon and
9. O. Rutherford, and revenue men,
Sims, Hart and Hayes, captured n
moonshine still In tho mountains OF
Greenbrier county. yesterday about
noon. 1t was located about four miles
from Renick. on Gfeenbrier river, near
Otto postoffice. and was q homemade
product consisting OF kettle, cap. fer,
mendng tubs. etc. Tie owner and op.
orator is thought to be North Caro-.
Imam named Tom Watt He evidently
scented danger, as he had disappeared
when tho officers arrived upon the
scene"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Glenn
was the scene Of a beautiful wedding
this week when Miss Elizabeth Marye
Smith became the bride OF Mr.. Arthur
Keith. OF Washington and Quincy,
Mass. Miss Smith is daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robert Kinkade
OF Maple Manor, Frost, Ohio, and ia
wei known In Wewst virginia where
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

George sta,,ng is getting his Braves right up in ths
front in the National League There are many who
bsess That the Boston wiz be abla to aal the ias
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

The fact that West Virginia congress.
men and other male West virginians
are hitch!ng their trousers higher in
the last day or two is not due to the
fact that It is raining a great deal In
Washington as likely It is in dear old
Lunnon. Baby Member" George M.
Bowers Of the Second district, in the
cause Of It. Congressman Bowers is
Is head Of a factory In Martinsburg
which makes mems hose and which is
a large and prosperous mandatory.
employing at present time 1400 people
and In the market for several hundred
more hands. Col. Bowers brought from
his home couple Of gross Of the fac.
tory's output, three pairs Of socks to
the box. and has been passing these
boxes out to his friends. The socks
are q combination OF silk and Isle and
are as good as are made in America.
Friends are invited to take their pick
have the call Just now. Those who are
wearing the gift Of the Martinsburg
representative say that the socks feel
80 cool and comfortable on their Tril.
bies that they begin to understand how
1t was that Bowers made such fast
ana furious race In the special election
and the primary held In the Second
district.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Great work has been done by the womens Hospital
association and the organization plans even greater WORK
in the future 1t is active body and deserves the
support Of everyone
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Philip P. steptoe. CALVIN Wilson. os.
car c. VIM. Daniel Howard. Isaac Col.
ston, William J. Flsnerty. Thomas
Coleman. Jr, ana Harry P. Stnrn. The
The retiring directors are Dudley D..
Britt, 7. J. Lynch. J. Carl Vance and
B.. +. Robinson
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Many persons attracted to the corner OF Main and
Monroe Saturday evening to see balloon do wire wak
ing stunt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

A perfect specimen OF physical man.
hod at the age OF 16 says the Wheeling
Telegraph, Is Montraville Colts, who
applied to Sergeant W. W. Evans to
become member Of the United States
army. Colts Is the first boy to enlist
in Wheeling under the new provision
Of the army laws, which allows buys
from sixteen and up to enlist IL they
can pass the physical examination,
and as the provision has only been
in the hands Of the recruiting officers
for about four days It might be posi-
BILE that he Is the youngest recruit in
the United States.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Congressman Littlepage today rec.
commended Miss l.. Bennett to be post.
mistress Of the fourth class Office at
Glen Morgan, Raleigh county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

famous aviator asked for his reward for certain
brave deed that he be allowed As hours in Paris Some
town.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

So intense was the heat yesterday that it was reported
tina. the corn was popping right out of the ground.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

The leaders in the Braddock riots were given s pen
alties Saturday. Merrick, who supposed to have
been the worst offender. given three years in the
workhouse.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Congressman Sutherland has sue.
ceeded In having established q new
postoffice at Rhodesdale In Raleigh
county. Three new coal operations
have been started In that section. caus.
ing decided increase in the number OF
families served under the present con-
dition with the nearest postoitice two
miles away. After investigation the
postoffice department has authorized
the office on the ground that the In.
crease in population justified the ex.
penditure.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Rev. Mitchell made splendid talk to the Pythian
Knights at the memorial services Sunday morning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Congressman Littlepage has also Sc.
cured the establishment Of new
postoffice which will be located at Ep.
perly. Raleigh county. Albert X. Min
ter has been named as the first post.
master.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

The new drive of the Allies may, they say beat the
Dutch"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03
feY coNpo.l

she has many friends and relatives.
The Rev. William ]. Ennis, president
of Loyola College, Baltimore. perform.
ed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Keith
left Immediately after the ceremony
for an extended motor trip through the
New England states. They will be at
home after December when they will
open their residence in goth street. Mr..
Keith is member Of the Cosmos, Met.
ropolitan, Harvard and Chevy Chase
clubs of this city and Of tho Quin.
cy Yacht club.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

soldiers Farewell too Violent; His Sweetheart HAS,
FFractured Ribs, says head That farewell was bear
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Don't reckon 1t will make much difference to Case.
ment whether he is hanged by silk rope or plain
hemp.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

The Pension Bureau has passed IA.
vorably on the claim urged by Con.
gresham Sutherland In behalf OF VIM.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

If you go to war pray; you go sea journey. pray
twice; but pray three times II going to be mar.
ried-Russan proverb ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

tt is better for q child than the best.
regulated asylum in the worid,r says
kingsbury. commissioner Of charities
OF New York. He is looking for. homes
for children under eight years OF age.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

The Cole Realty Company with It's
principal office in Alexandria, was
granted a charter this week by the Vir.
ginia State corporation commission at
Richmond. The company which is
composed Of business men well known
In Washington has a maximum stock OF
100000 and a minimum Of $4,000.
Former senator George C. Cole OF Yves.
ton, has been named as president OF
the company.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

You never can nail down plank with tacks
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

chautauqua week. An excellent program has been ar
ranged.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

The Presbyterian church campaign ended in blaze of
glory.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

carranza seems to be from Missouri. He must be
shown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

The wellsburg Chamber Of Com.
meroe's nsxt meeting Is to be an al
fresco affair. II will be held Thursday
OF this week at Willow Brook farm In
Cross Creek listrict, Brooke county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Accompanied by his father Arthur
c. Craig, a wealthy farmer, Dana IL.
Craig. aged is years, rode lGo miles
over the mountains from persinser In
Nicholas county, TO Offer his pcrvtcrs
to his country. He appeared al the
recruiting station at Huntington, his
father accompanying him TO give his
consent to he enlistment. He was
accepted.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Citizens of Nicholas. Webster. Green
brier and Pocahontas counties are dis.
cussing the merits Of q proposition to
carve q new county out Of that section
OF the state. A meeting was held a,
Redwood, Nicholas county Saturday
and petition asking the next Legisla.
ture for the necessary authority will
be prepared.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Ad Lost column-one cargo o, beer by A. Lilloy
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

There is no one who can conado in you more than
yourself
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Of exporters. Congressman Cooper,
Littlepage and Nicely have each spent
much time at the State department
trying to get something done, urged on
to effort by numerous and insistent let
ters from influential merchants In
Wheeling, Charleston, Huntington and
half dozen other places. The send.
ing Of the special messenger abroad is
directly due to their insistent efforts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

If you are sane, you probably will be safe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-07-03

Are you going to be sane tomorrow?