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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1922
Page
1
Fire swept a building in Inland area with few injuries reported. Officials described the chaos as investigators sought identities of those affected while cleanup and assessment continued at daybreak.
An elderly resident died last night at home after a prolonged illness. The deceased, a member of the Grand Army post, lived in the county and was well known in local civic circles. Funeral details were not immediately available as authorities reported the death.
Delegates from Whaling Moundeville to Ringwood attend the World Wide Guild rally at Ue Patstlhe Baptist Church in West Virginia. The event supports child welfare and world missions, aiming to raise a $5000 quota through the New War Movement campaign. new chapters have formed, with Mrs J D Vanoy and Mrs G B Badlutt leading efforts.
A 14 year old, Nibur Wraai, was shot in a street in Denver. He was taken to Conk Medical with a serious condition and given emergency care after the loaded rifle discharged. Authorities report the boy’s injury as life threatening and ongoing. The incident prompts concern over street safety and gun handling in the neighborhood.
Clarksburg man driving a Chevrolet roadster fatally struck a girl near Annabelle Junction while en route to Morgantown. The car, driven by A. P. Hall, fled the scene after the collision, and the girl was rushed to Cook Hospital. The incident prompted police inquiries and ongoing details reported in Worthington.
Fairmont supporters packed the Morgantown stadium after a football clash that drew over 7,800 fans. Railways carried large crowds to and from the city, with Monongahellas and Baltimore & Ohio lines setting full trains for the event. A late evening dance followed, and enthusiasts hailed the day as ideal for football and fan enthusiasm.
Help wanted notice seeks a young lady for occasional shopwork with basic bookkeeping knowledge and references required. Applicants should contact The West Virginian for details and further information about the position and department.
A rumor circulated that football star Avrumor Wes Og died from injuries sustained in a game at Morgantown. The West Virginian queried the Associated Press for confirmation and found no report of a death, noting the rumor was unverified and spurious.
Hoover asserts Warren G. Harding is the Republican presidential candidate for 1924. He cites policies to rebuild the country postwar and during reconstruction, including credit improvements, construction codes, and commerce department roles.
Edmonton dispatch reports the Aviphris acid plant at West Arennis Chemical Co. back in operation after a pause. The plant resumed under new management with Mr. Temes of Boston overseeing the relaunch as labor unrest affected nearby mining operations. More than 1,900 miners remained away from work in Edmonton as a general strike to gain union recognition continued.
Fragmented OCR reads mention of Ku Klux Klan activity in New York and references to a congregation and a briefing to members. Details are unclear due to garbled text. Potential discussion of a protest or public statement appears, with unclear dates or figures mentioned.
A garbled notice from Worthing describes an unusual event involving a spicecar crank and a public moment at a local venue. The fragment hints at a ceremony or gathering, with unclear participants and place names, reflecting a clipped OCR rendering of a historical social note.
Constable W. Skinner of Paw Paw District lies dying at Cook Hospital after a shooting yesterday afternoon at 2.00 pm. County officers search for Moos Tishma, alleged shooter, as physicians report the wounded officer shows only slight movement in his arm and remains in danger. Police descriptions of the assailant and events grow murky while officials pursue leads and await fuller information. The incident reportedly ties to a local Town of Ping and the attempted capture of the suspect during the aftermath.
Report outlines mine supply levels across Northern West Virginia divisions. Western Maryland and allied lines show improved car loading, with specific percentages and placement figures for Monongalia and surrounding districts. Mi ners report returning to work after extended holidays, with varying coal car movements and railroad loading adjustments across divisions.
A chaotic shooting in Chicago left one man dead and a policeman injured as a clash involving the Wallen's Club members led to gunfire and arrests. Police reported multiple injuries and a suspect in custody amid the riot.
A fragmented report details a campaign drive tied to the Chefarian College project. It alleges planning meetings at VGN Tuplday and lists numerous organizers. The piece notes fundraising targets for a college chapel, memorial building, and student housing amid broader campaign activity.
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