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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1921

Page

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Monongah Division Coal Shipments Drop in Season II

Coal movement shows Lake shipments halved in season two with Monongah division leading declines. Data indicates 1276 cars from Lemont region, 44 percent off Mondigabe division, and 4631 Morgantown & Wheeling cars. Open shop talks rise as joint board meets in Clarksburg to discuss mine operations and a banquet program advances for the district institute.

Anead Morgantons & Wheeling Lemont Mondigabe Conneilayilie Divi Figo Morgantown & Wheeling Railway Monon Stivision BaLy Faniohn Jacobs Clarksburg Paul W. Sullivan Kaattente al Co Plana Aro Ido Wasiong Ars Fas. Cation G. IC. Brow Adam OE Pax

Lone Prisoner in Court This Morn

A solitary prisoner faced Mayor W. W. Conaway in police court this morning, Thomas OD was arrested by Patrolman Dy after a late night incident on Diamond Street. He appeared intoxicated and was kept in custody as the jail reached capacity with 32 unemployed men seeking lodging and relief. The scene involved local officers and Dave Salden caring for the detainees.

W. W. Conaway Thomas OD Haner Mayer Canaway Harding Rome iChat L. D. Salden

Barnes Speaker at Farmington

Community meeting at Farmington school building attended by patrons of the Welod and others. J A Barnes, county superintendent of schools, chaired the evening with E Haines, principal of the Junior High, and teachers Blair and Thomas among speakers. Additional meetings planned this week with Barnes continuing.

Farmington Welod J. A. Barnes Schoola E. Haines Prim ‘Cipal Mennington Bisie Blair Thoma Trinity “Methor Fairview Sigar Grove Pave

Lloyd George Confidante Loxmdance and Social Ties

A fragmentary report outlines Lloyd George’s confidante, her upbringing, and social role. It notes an upcoming conference in Washington and hints at support from her prominent father in Washington society.

Megan Lila Politien Trina Hmitelios Wishington Sto Washington Maria Megan Lloyd George Thesi Pals

Street Garden Help Army Fund Letter Donation

Members of Division No. sit of the Amaragated Ascortation of Street and Beatrical Trailway Euploses of April in this city send a check for 60 to Capt Alfred Carr of the Salvation Army to aid their work among the city’s needy. Attached is a receipt for 60 dollars and a letter from Mr Cure Capt Alfred Carr Falemont W Va and references from the Street and Electrical Railway Villages of America asking use for Christian fund.

Alfeat Carr Salvation Army Ald Cure Alfred Carr Falemont Rtv America Fulen Christans Fund

Fire destroys shorter hall dormitory at Wilberforce

Flames swept Dormitory Shorter Hall on the Wilberforce University campus in XENTA Ohio. The fire gutted the oldest building, destroying property valued around 200000 dollars. About 200 students occupied upper floors but most saved personal effects as fire crews fought the blaze.

Xenta Ohio Wilberforce University Watter Holt Formex

Action by Pres Lewis approved revoking Kansas district charter

The International examining board approved President Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America for revoking the Kansas District charter and deposing its officers. The board ruled that the action of District No 12 to place an assessment on its members was illegal and violated organizational law.

Indianapolis Ind L. Lewia United Mine Workers of America Kanas District Organization Ito Titernations Kaneas Kaneas Mombéra Wan Iloral

Detroit tragedy ends in double fatal act

In Detroit a man killed his wife and then took his own life after a disputed scene at home. Their four to ten year old children were left inside the home, alone, as a boarder freed the youngsters and found the bodies. The surviving details describe a quarrel between Michail Sima and his wife preceding the fatal actions.

Detroit Michail Sima

Gym Men to Hold Banquet on January Sixteenth

The gym men banquet will be held January sixteenth at 6:16 p.m. Tris notes are requested so the group can reserve this date and avoid other engagements.

Tris Nolles Piven

Efforts By The Way Daily Column On Carpet Events And Music

A New Jersey dispatch reports on a daily column noting carpet events and a National Bureau for the Advancement of Music lead about carolers reviving Christmas customs. It reflects on enduring joys amid the machine age and jokes about Santa Claus and the Easter bunny.

National Bureau For the Advancement of Music Santa Claus

Tragic Shooting Ends a Ten-Year-Old’s Life

Jonah Metz, ten, is found shot to death in Mannington after a man called his own name in the home of B. F. Powell. County coroner J. L. Blocher investigates. little information is available as officials arrive.

Jonah Metz Mannington Feninktic B. F. ‘Powell Metz J. L. Blocher Motz Vehe Ton

Welfare Work In Coal Field Urged

Charleston sessions of the Young Men's Christian Association focus on health and reorganization programs in West Virginia Virginia and Kentucky coal fields. Speakers include Dr Henry Kallbers secretary of the physical department ICS and J B Withea state boys work secretary with talks on construction improvements and human relationships in labor settings.

Charleston Y. UM Felds West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Henry Kallbers International Committee The Young Men’s Christian Association J. B. Withea Par Keornbueg J. W. Bichoff Elkins

Delegates Meet At Washington Arms Conference

Two American delegations met in Washington today at the arms conference. Secretary Hogey chaired the proceedings as delegates from both sides discussed policy and future talks amid tight security and formal remarks.

Washington Dec Americas Hoghey

Fragmented humorous observations mix of politics and Christmas

A garbled column of social and political musings references Gompers Gutouel and Lord Carson, noting the Red Cross, Christmas, Japan and armament themes. The piece jumbles phrases about taxes, diplomacy, and consumer sentiments, reflecting a chaotic editorial voice with scattered names and events from the era.

Billy Sunday Still Pepper Box in Oklahoma City

A garbled note recalls Billy Sunday sparring with the “evil one” in Tulsa and Oklahoma, praising his unchanged vigor. Mentions Harper Poling of an Oklahoma coal firm, Mackwell, and Hutchinson Coal, with scattered personal references and testimonies.

Billy Sunday Billy Oklwhonm Virginia Eritey Marion Harper Poling Oklahoma of Oot Gar Company Hendricky W.va Mackwell Oklahoma M.C. Launhs Hutchin Yon Coal Ca Tulsa Statthews Neko Lough Airis Matthews Asher J Tholeheaver

Judge Maxwell to preside at Marion county court

Harrison county circuit court judge Ludgn Haymond Maxwell will oversee the Marion county circuit court session tomorrow. Several cases including Parker Coke Co. and First National Bank of Fairmont v Henry F. Smith are set for trial at 10 o clock. Judge Meredith may be temporarily replaced to avoid conflicts.

Ludgn Haymond Maxwell Harrison County Circuit Court Marion County Circuit Meredith Beligible Co Mexvall Clare Cather Wie Gonteatan Wondal Vormis A. Jackson Ha Jedge Murwell Cabander Tudeo Meredith Harrison County Moarwell Grare Maredith Werston Jfiuty Mornion

Kines Speaks at Rotary Session in Fairmont

A Rotary meeting in Fairmont featured remarks by Mr. Kines and Dr. John G. Stansbury from the Veterans Bureau of Washington. They discussed vocational training, compensation funds, and aid to disabled veterans as part of ongoing wartime recovery efforts.

Klaus Henly R. H. Cimalnsham Fairmont Rotary Glib Klwanis Club Nicessary Donee

EXPORT MATTER UP WEST VIRGINIA NATURAL RESOURCES

The matter concerns West Virginia natural salt production and distribution controlled by several companies. The issue centers on export to Obsey and Townsylvania and the impact on domestic supply and public institutions. The court case questions state interference in the distribution and profit rights, amid claims of inadequate supply meeting industrial and domestic demand.

Washington Dea Statan Bf Shio Pennaylanle Domentis West “Virginia Tia Sajionne Antira Nakitenl West Vito Winia Sanies Obsey Townsylvania Nestle West Virginia

Vany Lives Lost In Heavy Storm

Reports detail one of the worst storms striking the coast. Many vessels were damaged and tied up in port. Property damage is estimated around 250000 dollars. Rescue and relief efforts are under way as investigators assess the wreckage and weather impact.

Vany Foundland Tod Shipmantara

Henry Flood Dies in Capital Describes Virginia Ties

Fragmentary report notes Henry Flood death at Washington capital. Text mentions Virginia connections and personal history, with garbled phrases about his home and public life.

Henry Flood

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