Coal Shortages Grow As West Virginia Rail Delays Hit Output
West Virginia coal loading divisions report reduced runs with an average 36 percent, many mines idle due to car shortages and tax delays. Monongalia division faces empty trains, while Western Maryland and Morgantown lines see partial recoveries. officials anticipate possible improvements but list ongoing supply strains and industrial impacts.
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West Virginia
Chant Agalnet
Lononkuh
Car Shortuss
Monongaliola
Uraily
Ila
Paesonnor
B&O seeks new Charleston train service and schedule changes
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad filed with the Public Service Commission in Charleston West Virginia for trains between Grafton Charleston and Elkins. The sleeper would depart Grafton at 12 30 a m and reach Charleston at 8 30 a m with a return from Charleston at 8 49 p m reaching Grafton at 5 30 a m. Existing trains 2 36 and 35 6 between Elkins and Charleston would be restored with departures and arrivals aligning with prior schedules. Trains 27 and 38 would run between Gassaway and Charleston on a near identical timetable to long standing practice.
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Charleston
W. Va
Grafton
Elkins
Charelston
Sutton and Gassaway
Public Service Commission
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Red Cross Seal Sale Gets Good Start in County
County seal sale raises about 235 by noon with booths open since Saturday. Mary Hartley Greer chairs general efforts. county organizers include Mrs. Ord Lough and May Maloney. Daily booth assignments listed with volunteers at various city locations and the Home Savings Bank.
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Christman
Mles
Mary Hartley Greer
Mise Mar
Karet Gaskill
Meredith Kilne
O. J. Watkins
Thoreday
Jackson Vsakon
Feiday
William, Mahon, Jr
James
Bawin Gnekill
Miaa Florestee Hutchingon
Gerald McCarthy
Mary Margaret, Talbott
Misa Mary Turt
Booth
Home Savings Dank
MG. Lough
M.H. Drumbie
Joxanette Wigginton
Charles Shor
Lucille Lough
Marl Keenan
George Martch
One Man Killed When C&O Passenger Train Wrecks
Montgomery West Virginia December 6 One man was killed and another seriously injured when Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train No 4 eastbound struck a rock near Gauley early this morning The dead man was Robert Jabbaugh a fireman of Hinton the injured Harvey Temple an engineer of Huntington No passengers were reported injured The train left the track and plunged over an embankment with the baggage car and two coaches into the New River The Pullmans and other cars were derailed Temple was badly scalded and is being brought back to Huntington for treatment The full extent of injuries could not be determined due to telegraph wire trouble
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Montgomery
W. Va
Chesapeake & Ohio
Gauley
Robert Jabbaugh
Hinton
Harvey ‘Temple
O¢ Huntington
New River
Louisville
Ankland
Wasa
Puttmans
New York
Temple
Huntington
Doc
Harvey Temple
Goldsapeake
Ohio
Division
Way
Complaint Not Made By Wife Of John Jones
Ann Joan Jones wife of one defendant in the police court trial yesterday morning announced she was not the person making the complaint against her husband leading to the arrest of Jones and Mrs Laura Mitchall last Sunday morning The West Virginian’s report of the trial last evening said Mrs Jones made the complaint The informant was to another woman whose husband recently died and who according to her complaint was staying at the Mitchell home Mr Jones said today he supports his children and has been since he and his wife separated years ago.
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Ann
Joan Jones
Prion
Jones
Laura Mitchall
Mitchell
Robert Jack Buried Veteran Coal Miner Remembered
Robert Jack, 80 years old and longtime coal miner at Uuls, died suddenly on Monday. Funeral services were held at 4 30 this afternoon from his Pennsylvania Avenue home. The Rev T G MoXsdith of Highland Avenue M E Church officiated and burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery conducted by Musgrave and Son.
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Uuls “City
Pennsylvania Avenue
Rov
T. G. MoXsdith
Highland Avenue M. BE
Woodlawn
Musgrave and Son
Wanted Young Lady for General Flea Work in Store
Help wanted listing seeks a young lady for general store duties with basic book keeping knowledge. Requires references. Position at Zaviatt Tailoring Co located in Watson Hotel Building at 226 Madison Street.
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Zaviatt
Russians Oppose Allied Plan for Neutral Straits
Lausanne December six Associated Press reports Entente ideas to keep Dardanelles and Bosporus open in peace and war with an international control commission. Turkish delegates show doubt amid talk of Turkish neutrality and possible realignment toward Russia. US representatives and Russian opposition mark continuing debate as adjournment follows after urgent questions.
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Lausanne
Associated Press
Entente
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
International Commission
Black Sea
Sesion
Auditoriai
Turkey
Wittoy
Contaroucs
Aogston
Richard Washburn Child
Josaph C. Grew
Inquist
United States
Mintaur Mebucherin of
Rumtla
Wreck on Monongahela Railway injures passengers near Brady
A derailment on the Monongahela Railway near Brady, Monongalia County, injured one passenger and disrupted service. Engine and cars derailed after a rock fell onto the tracks on a sharp curve. Firemen and wrecking crews worked through the night to clear the site and tow the damaged locomotive to Brownsville shops for repairs.
Mrs Grose Addresses East Fairmont High Girls
Mrs E A Grove spoke to East Fairmont High School girls during Education Week in the chapel about "The Importance of Staying in High School." Report cards for the second period were distributed, with Principal George H Coleban present.
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E. A. Grove
East Fairmont High School
George H. Coleban
Mail Early Warns by Postmaster John Scott to Public
Postmaster John Scott of Fairmont urges residents to mail Christmas packages early due to a holiday schedule. The post office will close on Christmas and Sunday observance shifts may delay deliveries. He advises mailing by December 16 for long distances and by December 17 for all items to ensure on time arrival.
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John Scott
Alto
John S. Scott
Fairmont’ Porttunater
Carlier Ons Malls
Ourer
Toca
Peculiar Case 5 Disposed Of
A peculiar case ended with Knight charged with stealing a jack after arrest at Gallihue place. Knight appeared before Magistrate Musgrove, secured a $500 bond, and was set for trial. Morris and deputies led the search and seizure, and Knight tried to shift bond responsibility to the witness Harry.
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Oarmacea Fein
Marin
Musgrove
Knight
Morris
Ed Hawkins
R. D. Toothnan
Knight's Pines
Gallihue Place
Jack
Magiatrats
Harry
Sanford E Thorne Dies at Rivesville
Sanford E Thorne aged 72 of Connellsville Pa formerly Marion County resident died at Rivesville last night after surgery. He is survived by wife Margaret W Thorne and nine children including William H Niagara Falls and Charles G Thorne Connellsville, plus many siblings. Funeral arrangements pending at Mulgrave and Son.
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Sanford E. Thorne
Connelleville
Marion” County
Rivesville
Thomas ‘Thorne
Marion County
Connellsville
Rivenville
Margaret W. Thorne
William H
Niagara Falls
B. Thorne
Pittsburgh
Williams
Youngstown
Warder
Charles
G. ‘Thorne
Connellaville
Sanford B. Thorns
Cornellsvile
Raymond Thorne
Herschel ‘Thorne
Gonnelisville
Onesex
D. S
Thorne
John M. ‘Thorne
Serepta Wilson
Bellview
Elva Vincent
Baxter
Charles BE. Watts
Fairmont
M B. Thorne
Meadowbrook
Robscca
Cross Wana
Zana Barr
Croax Roads
Monongalia County
W.B. Thorne
Clarksburg
Maude
E.anderson
Webater
Kansas
A. T. Thorne
T. L. Thorne
H. G. Thorne
Delphia Tee
Dorcas King
Helen Thomas
Mulgrave
Sob
Will Testakon
Comnolinville Texor
District agreements shape coal operators conference
Report from Chicago notes coal operators keeping to district agreement policy after a minable conference. Officials plan a January 8 meeting of operator bodies while miners resist certain accords. Rumors of railroad and coal land developments also surface amid ongoing industry chatter.
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Minara
Chicago
Erapo
Vino Telegraph
United Mine Workers of America
Agroa
Maryland
Garfield
Nlesa
Joseph W. Reed
Consoliydation Coal Co
Huntington
Alteid
Virginia
sRobert B. Rightmire
New York
Injured Workman From Masontown At Fairmont Hospital
J B Hagans of Masontown was admitted to Fairmont Hospital yesterday afternoon after a tram accident with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. He sustained a fractured toe while working on the line.
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J. B. Hagans
Masontown
Domestic tragedy reported in Virginia with family shock
Fragmentary wartime style clipping notes a death by action linked to Martha Ker Stringingud, a widow aged 63, in MARIinsoUKULW Virginia. Relatives say she had been found after a long absence, with four children described as distressed and awaiting fuller details from authorities.
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Mariinsoukulw
Dee
Martha
Chess Champion of Nation Arrives for Exhibition Tonight
Frank Marshall, United States chess champion, arrives in the city for an exhibition at the Y M C A tonight after a long tour from Houston to Canada. He notes interest remains high and hints at a potential March meeting with Lasker, saying he has tricks to outplay the western expert. Secretary Ludwig reports arrangements are set, while Uncle Dan Aumiller may attend from Morgantown. Marshall plans to depart for Pittsburgh after the game.
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Tim
Y. M.c
United States
Houston
Canada
Frank Marshall
Royal Hame
Lasker
Marshall
L. N. Yoder
Ludwig
Dan" Aumilier
Morgantown
Dan
Pittsburgh
Counterfeiting on Increase Now
Washington reports a rise in counterfeit currency tied to bootleg liquor. Secret Service chief Moran cites widespread fake twenty and fifty dollar notes used to purchase whiskey, with two caves containing 1500 counterfeit notes and 1200 raised notes surfaced as examples. Canadian efforts to curb trafficking are noted.
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Washington
WH. Moran
Secret Service
Moran
USA
Morafinald
Mrs Kemble White Speaks At Kiwanis Meeting
Mrs Kemble White addressed the Kiwanis club after returning from extensive abroad. She focused on Austria and Hungary in her remarks while Alexander Hall performed a short program. Harry Starp won the attendance prize, a streetcar pass, with Bob donate next week’s prize. attendance was the best of the fall season.
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Dirs
Kamba Walte
Kiwanis Luddison
White
Auatra
Hungary
Kiwenian Alexander
Hall
Elf
Harry “Starp
Bob Th
Rusty Hinge Quartet Sings at Rotary Dinner
The Rusty Hinge Quartet performed at a Rotary Club dinner held at the YMCA Auditorium. The evening featured informal family style dining with venison, and the event included remarks by Hixinbaugh at the Watson Hotel.
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Rusty Hinge
Rotary. Co
Can
Fea
Erin
Hixinbaugh
Chet
Wateon' Hotel
Mashed Notatoea
Swaldort
Aalady and
Sriaeaaargied
unclear historical note about Wal Gearheart at Gay Gearheart
Vague report mentions Wal Gearheart and Ka location with Captain B A Doyle and four enlisted men. It notes a machine piloted tally and an injury amid fog, but details are fragmentary and next context is missing.
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Gay Gearheart
B.A. Doyle
Tally
Fog
PUPILS TO CONDL CHAPEL TOMORROW MORNING
Pupil activities listed for a program at the Fairlight School chapel tomorrow morning include ethnic exercises and a dramatic work. The entertainment will be managed by the lighting department of Whitett Mine Living Ri tor, with several students named in the cast.
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Mornlipen
Ing
Whitett Mine Living Ritor
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