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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1921

Page

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Robbery at Hoge Residence in Cleveland District

Thieves broke into the Hoge home on Cleveland Districts and looted the house. Jewelry and clothing were taken while the owners were away. Police reported the incident this morning and an autos pursuit was considered, bloodhounds were used to track possible getaway routes.

Cleveland Yana Hoge Maby Pckow Zogo Ipithlavea PBN Apubore Carriany Works Avenio Bistapei

Valley real estate market shows weak demand and limited buyers

Real estate activity along the Valley river near Antioch Station is minimal with few buyers. Proposed transport improvements and a Bentons Ferry route face low prices and slow progress, prompting callers to contact local agents Paul G. Wrong and others for updates.

Jere Oppusite Antioch Station Pha Thad Benton

Miners in Fairmont Region Readjustment Talks Today

Regional coal operators and workers move toward unwinding contracts amid adjusted wages and conditions in the Fairmont area. Officials report limited prospects for immediate contract abrogation while industry leaders seek to align with postwar demand and rising shipments.

Wally Ubotewe Mont Region Ad Ming Exinta Maat Wach Charleston M&o Fairmont Bayeral Timoe Mintra Fayette Corda Bay Algat Conballaville Bomerant Bomrant Z. H. Watkins

I By The Way Daily Column on Current Events

I By The Way offers frank commentary on events such as Germany reparations, champagne consumption, and allied occupation figures. It includes a humorous note on Cupid vs Bolt en and aCOMMON SENSE reflection by Gompers about public censuses and public works.

Columa

Fragmented Observations From a Distracted Page

Puzzling OCR text mixes random phrases about hens postal workers politics and German references. It contains scattered lines about fall forecasts, appetite for Russia, cinema, patent offices, Lenin, and a New Yorker planning a pole dash, mentioning a wife and seven children.

Rosesteel Taken By Death In Clarksburg

Mass Rosesteel dies at 9 10 this morning at the hospital in Clarksburg after long illness from heart disease and complications. She was a devoted Presbyterian, widely known, with many friends and neighbors. Funeral plans are pending, with burial expected tomorrow in Starksburg after services at the Presbyterian church.

Alia Tnrioux Borsith Christian Bae Clarksbure Revlda B.C. Jouen Pat Tive Dallas Wade Abe Aliuaas Carolyn Bright Jackson Street Aly Jenkins Eual Presbyterian RC. Jones Shuren Starksburg C.F. Grambind

Will Not Confer On Mine Wages

Altoona Pa August 5 through their president John Brophy the UMW of District 10 notified Central Pennsylvanian transit operators that a joint conference on wage reductions would not be granted. Brophy cited the policy laid down by International President John Lewis and warned any modification would violate it. The memorandum was issued amid rising tensions and potential actions.

Altoona Zobn Drophy UMW Bhlllagtard Ananddy Ite Uct Itu Marehi Johana Lewis

No Decision Yet in Grimm Case At Charieton

The Aug report notes Governor Morgan has not yet decided in the Grimm case. The text mentions commutation questions and potential prison actions, with unclear wording about Hobart and related authorities, leaving the outcome pending.

Charieeton Aug Morgan Hobart Grizm Grimm

Ex serviceman Horton to speak at Fairmont Legion event

A large public meeting is set for tomorrow at 8 oclock in the First ME church with ex serviceman and national headquar ter spokesperson Mr Horton of the American Legion. He will discuss the ideals and purpose of the American Legion and advocate support for patriotism and home front efforts. A crowd of about 4000 recently heard him in Bluefield and organizers expect a similar turnout in Fairmont tomorrow evening.

Themertown Logan Oslock Atred LW. Horton Eponker Horton France Ee-Sarvico Beneft Fairmont Mr. Horton American Legion Cariala Sealitia Vairmont Bluefield Larga Horton Ad

Four Children Die in House Fire Tragedy

Four children perished in a house fire on August 15 as firemen battled the flames. Two other residents were injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. The blaze caused extensive damage to the Brose Street residence, with investigators reviewing the cause.

Nursing Training Opportunity At Cook Hospital

Application blanks opened for young women seeking nurse training at Cook Hospital in Palmerston. Five spots already filled with more applicants expected. Three year program leads to diploma. graduates join growing nursing staff as salaries rise with experience. Demand for competent, reliable nurses noted as hospital seeks steady entrants.

Mina Margarit Leatham Muraee Tarvala Bytwom Tara Cook Hospital Palrmont Furita Garao Wilk Qursen

Police Seek Joy-Chasers Over Alleged Shop Theft

Police investigate a reported plan by Joy-Chasers to defraud and steal cloth from Bretson tailoring shop. Officers questioned suspects at headquarters after a claim they traveled from a city shop with cloth missing. An Arch Keon tailoring manager linked the case to the Maleey tailoring company in a port of inquiry.

Bretson Tailoring Maleey | Tailoring Tha Btoteon' Tailoring Cmipany Abibarnd Owe Thio Ial Ss al Aire

Gov Small Sought as Fugitive in Writ of Embezzlement

Springfield reports a deputy sheriff labeled Low Small as a fugitive governor. A warrant for embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud is in effect with 86 reward for capture. The case involves a suspect resembling Governor Small and potential links to Antoine officer notes.

Springfield Yhors Aberitt Geuat Harrington Maas Lina Bberitt Nalingit Minola Low Small Aald Dafraud Small Ram

Boy Gadly Hurt by Dynamite Cap

A young Lambert boy, about ten, was injured when a dynamite cap exploded after being handled by peers. Investigators note the device had been acquired from local workers and placed into a balloon fuse setup. He received medical care at Cook Hospital as doctors treated his injuries.

Charles Lambert Wight Camile Little Lambert Robinson

Bridge Removal Planned Over B and O Tracks

Arrangements are underway to remove the deck bridge spanning the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at a city pause. The Seaboard Construction Company of Philadelphia handles the operation as the old iron bridge approaches completion. The bridge will be torn down and the expre ss will be moved across the tracks by a temporary row ways system. The work affects Cleveland and nearby divisions with maintenance crews coordinating Wednesday attempts and travel plans for crews and officials involved.

Bo & O Cleveland Seaboard Construction Company Philadelphia Old City Grafton

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