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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1922
Page
1
A local lodge announces the Flas Memorial Series to be held Sunday with a program including a choir, organ solo, and readings. Notables such as George Cunningham and Dan A. Blaster are listed among officers and participants as the event promotes fraternal fellowship and public observance.
An Ames West Virginia coal mining institute plans a gathering next week at Havel Breiaricks Huntington on Tuesday morning. The program includes talks by industry leaders from Elk River Mtasines Co Dundon and the Baltimore Maryland Department of Mines about modern mining education and coal trade outlooks.
A fragmented OCR reading hints at a local sale event with garbled titles and scattered names. The readable bits mention oddities sold under a sale banner and possible participants or items, with unclear place or date details.
A memorial service is held in Washington for James Mann of Missouri whose death ends a 25 year House term. After private rites at the Capitol, his widow heads to Chicago for burial with a congressional and cabinet attendance noted. Funeral plans by Rev James B Freeman are announced as the ceremony proceeds in the House chamber.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Turkey amid debates on capitulations and foreign influence. Turkish authorities and the Angora government confront the end of capitulations and foreign control over financial affairs, with talks on debt and sovereignty.
A local mystery involves Walrmant who dazed a diner patron and led to a family dispute. Names Bephtites and Nichtot Thapkariving appear in fragmentary notes about a platinum bracelet and alleged theft. Further details remain unclear in the readable text.
A battered OCR report details mine car supply across divisions including Monongahela Morgantown Wheeling and Charleston. It notes percent runs of cars, empties placed and orders, with variations by district and division and a brief note on improving conditions and ongoing shortages.
The final World Wide Guild rally concluded in Morgantown with a 1:30 pm meeting led by Mrs. Franke Goudy. The program featured a round table discussion on the value of the guild to women and the Woman’s Society, with Mrs. G. E. Bartlett presiding and delegates listed from Morgantown, West Virginia, and nearby towns.
Louisville Bee reports a court hearing where a defendant seeks to address the jury in a murder case. A female witness, constrained by the judge, denies intent or direct involvement while testifying under surveillance.
Premier Georges Clemenceau of France arrives in St Louis on a day of heavy events. A public automobile parade and the fourth Allied armistice initiative headline his schedule as police and soldiers guard the route. Reporter Jozeph Pulitzer hosts the reception while crowds watch the march through Forest Park toward the business district.
An education committee of the American citizenship department of the Woman's Club will meet at the old Normal School Building in Palmont Aquatic. The gathering aims to improve English learning for young men and women, with classes on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 to 8 39 oclock. The club intends to canvass for local pupils needing instruction and address language translation barriers among the twelve language groups represented. Mrs Walter J Tarnws leads the group with several other club members assisting.
A damaged wall collapsed onto a Road truck in Vieamats County injuring workers. Police report unclear names and exact time. Investigators begin a site check to determine cause and liability.
Gouvernor Blaine accuses Treasury Secretary Mullowitor of secrecy in tax debate tied to income tax and federal revenue losses. He cites correspondence with Representative Mreuer of Wisconsin and warns publicity could deter accurate assessment of tax collection. The dispute centers on how government collects and attributes income taxes amid party political maneuvering.
Constable W. Hy Shlonar dies from a bullet wound in a case tied to the skinner family tragedy. Fuerst anrvines prepared at Cook Hospital. funeral arranged for Tuesday at Cunningham Morgue and Grant Town. Coroner's jury to view the body and determine cause. The Skinners of Grant Town endure a community shock as investigators pursue the slaying suspect.
A regional conference of the Sunday School of Waa Virginia will convene next Monday to discuss leadership, appointments, and programs for adult and older student participants. Walton County delegates are designated for the event and the agenda includes selections and assignments for local Sunday schools.
Madalynne Obenchain, a Northwestern University student linked to the Kate Halton murder case, faces a third trial on November 14. The article details her emotional strain, defense and prosecution positions, and ongoing public interest as jurors and judges weigh a complex case.
Curis Bay shipments of the Monongah Division, B and O, show steady handling with 43 cars of coal moved to Cortie ty on Friday and 487 cars ended Sunday. Outputs include foreign loads, coke loading, and diverse division contributions across the Western Maryland and Charleston divisions, reflecting resilient railway activity amid industry concerns.
Fragmentary report cites former law professor J P Tor at Nota Dama University. Police indicate a high profile family incident near Pulaski Avenue with missing spouse and children unaccounted for. authorities pursue leads about a possible confinement order and related actions.
Fragmented OCR describes extensive town damage from a violent event with many fatalities and injuries. Text notes high winds and rapid spread, with survivors evacuating to safety. Details are obscured but imply widespread destruction and rescue efforts.
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