Man Left Mine for Matches Explosion Incident
A man reportedly left a mine to fetch matches and caused an explosion. No injuries or losses were specified, and the incident details remain unclear. Authorities are investigating the event.
The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
1
Inquest Reopens Into Mine Disaster That Killed Eleven
Witnesses describe precautions followed and matches found on bodies after the October 19 explosion at the mine. Engineers and lamp men testify about gas, motor placement, and safety checks as the inquest resumes with details of ignition, entry permissions, and rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Duuiisun No
Ussue
Carertaker Cunninghan
Dudley Miller
Cunningham Establishment
Frank Higginbotham
Undernaker Jones
Vance
In Mine
A. J. Cowan
Chapman
Cowan
South A
Jobo Hi. Huggies
Tim
Vincent
Poster
G. A. Wetzel
Foster
Molloy
Ile
J. J. Melnerney
Matt Allison
John Fagan
I. B. Stevens
John M. Haynes
Robert Russell
Woop
Bridges
Cutter
High Lights on European War Headlines
European Front dispatches report several advances and setbacks. Entente forces push near Monastir while attacks east of Ploechesti drive back Romanian troops. Austro Hungarian air squadron bombs Bergena and Soobba batteries. German planes downed at Verdun and Champagne amid ongoing shelling along the Somme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Dee
Bergena
Soobba
Paris
Verdun Front
Champagne
War Office
Somme
Normal closes December 22 at Fairmont State Normal
The Fairmont State Normal school will hold its last session in the old building on Fairmont avenue on Friday December 22. A special morning program is planned for ten o'clock with a committee headed by Prof Walter Barnes. The holiday recess will begin after the program and the new building will be occupied in January. A longer vacation aids moving equipment to the new site. The February or March opening will include dedication events and a fiftieth anniversary celebration of the founding of the institution in 1870. The event will draw educators from across the state and several officials are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont State Normal School
Fairmont Avenue
Wiel
Mic Ue
Deven Bor
Mrof
Walter Barnes
Mises Minnie Dickinson
Anna Denham
Messrs
Jobn Reed
J.J
Wlrmont Normal
Ven
ISG
Monongahela Valley
Keown Table Assvcttion
Wien
Bel fast family sails to New York for holidays
Mr and Mrs Sammel Hall and their children Hales James and David from Belfast, Ireland, sailed for New York on December 5th and are expected to land Saturday. Mrs Hall, formerly Molly Dinnell of Graton, is sister to Mrs Alvie Hall and Miss Acheson and Miss Abbie Carr. They plan a brief eastern visit before returning to Grafton for the holiday season. The couple has recently sold their estate in Ireland and plan to return to the Privestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sammel Hall
Chiiedren
Hales
James
David
Belfast
Ireland
Hall
Molly Dinnell
Graton
Alvie Hall
Acheson
Abbie Carr
Grafton
Teland
Contests Likely as West Virginia Legislature Opens
Charleston dispatch notes anticipated House contests when the legislature convenes for a 45 day session in January. Democrats hold a tenuous majority, potentially tying on joint ballot, with Republicans aiming to push reforms including a primary law, while court decisions on journal inserts and a gubernatorial draft bill loom over the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Explosion at Quiker Gants cereal plant in Ontario
An engine room blast at the Quiker Gants plant in Erboro Ontario collapses walls and buries workers. At least four firemen are trapped, twelve workers rescued and hospitalized. The Paddock merchandising building roof collapses, fire destroys the structure. Loss estimated at 55000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erboro
Ont
Quiker Gants
Ete Ployes
Rhins
Buckhannon Cases Continued for Term
Trial of eight pending cases against Buckhannon and Northern railroad was continued to the next term by Judge W. Haymond. Hearings against the now non existent Duckhannon and Northern corporation are expected to draw many testimonies and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civenit
Buckhannon Widorthern
W. Haymond
Duckhannon and Northern
New Revolution Starts in Greece, Telegrams Indicate
A telegram from Athens reports a revolution breaking out in the Cyclades in the Aegean. The Hydra battleship, under Entente control, is said to be interceding while Greek advisers in Berlin communicate with King Constantine. Egyptian Greek communities are reported to have renounced allegiance to Constantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Cyclules
Aegean Sea
Hydra
Constantne
Berlin
Egypt
Constantine
Salvation Army Plans Christmas Tree and Food Baskets
Captain Bryant of the local Salvation Army will distribute twenty five baskets of food to poorer city families for Christmas and provide a Christmas tree for one hundred children. The charity seeks clothing and other necessities, while its Thanksgiving drawer fed nearly one hundred people and reconnected with several families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Salvation Army
Oval Army
Rewila
Lave
Mrs. Joshua Kerns Buried Yesterday
Funeral services for Verdeans Sern were held Sunday at her residence on Westington Street. The ceremony was conducted by a local minister, followed by interment at Maple Grove Cemetery with pallbearers and church members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Kerns
Funore
Verdeans Sern
Rod Belvay
Soragon Iron
Westingtion Street
Rov
Bir
Chien
Cnnduer
Farater Musenive
San
World War II era brief telegram summaries reveal notable deaths and events
Field Marshal Prince Iwav Oyama died at seventy, his wife educated in the United States, and Emperor William II awarded the grand cross of the Iron Cross to Marshal von Hindenburg. Earl Curzon in a reshaped cabinet. Mrs Grace Elvina Duggan linked to Buenos Aires. Deutschland submarine arrived off Weser mouth. Three men killed in Aetna Chemical explosion near Parc Me, including W D Williams and Charles Leisen. AF of L plans wage increase drive for all U S government workers from president to laborer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl Curzon
Kedles
Ton
India
War Council
Grace Elvina Duggan
Alfred Duggin
Buenos Aires
Curzon
Mary Victoria Lester
Levi Z. Leiter
Chicari
Rumors of Goff Resignation Circulate in West Virginia Press
In West Virginia newspapers rumors spread that Senator Nathan Goff planned to resign, with reports claiming the resignation was received by Governor Hatfield. Goff denied the first publication and officials issued denials to the second. The motive suggested by polemicists is to trigger a statewide race for his Senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C
West Virginia
Nathan Goff
Hatfeld
Partis Democratic Newsapers
Seniatur
Seco
Tayses TL
Goff
Eri. McDermott
Goth
Congress
United States Senate
Wesila
Cornwell
Senate
Weather forecast for West Virginia with rain likely tonight
West Virginia forecast indicates rain or snow tonight with a higher chance of rain tomorrow and cooler conditions on Tuesday. Local readings show a 29 degree temperature at 5 today, yesterday was clear, and maximum thermometer reading around 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
F. P. Hall
Mic
Three men sought after Fort Pitt plant explosion
James Reed is jailed in Pittsburgh after a blast at Acta Chemical Fort Pitt plant killed three. Federal agents seek three others tied to explosions at Oakdale plant of Aetna and other sites, including a September 15 blast that killed five. Reed, once at Oakdale, was overheard trying to enter Fort Pitt. Authorities suspect a coordinated plot, with other suspects possibly fleeing to New York and Uniontown paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Associated
Reed
Oakdale
Fort Pitt
Samuel C. Jamison
Avsos Counly
Omkdalg
Confeds
Contra
New York
Uniontown
B M A Rejects Early Closing
The Fairman Ministerial association failed to persuade the Pairmont Business Men's association to move closing time to nine o'clock on Saturdays. The merchants claimed no jurisdiction and that decisions rest with individual businesses. The ministers decided to hold city churches’ services individually during the week of prayer starting January 1, followed by evangelistic services at the Southern Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev. Jackson of Marion, Virginia, and similar work at the First M B church led by Rev. M B Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairman Ministerial Association
Pairmont Business Men's Association
Business Men's Association
Hey
Wy J Edily
Ty Webb
Janes Aiki
Y. Mlc
Ue Ministerial Association
Southern Methodist Episcopal
Jackson
Marion
M. B. Mitchell
City Hall Eyes Bond Issue Date After Ballot Canvas
City Clerk Kern reports daily inquiries from bond and banking houses about the $760,000 bond issue approved in the city election. Once ballots are canvassed this afternoon the board will likely set the bid date for handling the issue. A petty thief from Pittsburg dubbed “Gyp the Bloat” was picked up on Main Street by Officer Boggess shortly after Chief Hart received a Pittsburgh police notice. He fled in Pittsburg for the theft and jumped a fence. A colored woman accompanying him stayed with the arresting officer and tried to redirect the conversation. Daily Thought laments moral uplift through actions and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Pittshurch
Main Street
Boggess
Two O'Cluch
Hart
Pittschurch
Revocation and permits in city health and building records
Official canvass of votes noted by the City of Affairs. The Health Department reported unsafe conditions at a Hungarian restaurant on Waly Winston Street. Proprieties were urged to clean up. Outstanding debts noted. Pensioners Bell Ellis and Mary Ployd mentioned. Building permits granted for a garage on Moreau or Auburd Street. Window Group plans a well and berrick. Madison Hotel transfer to We Lyneh noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Waly
Inston
Bret
Bell Ellis
Mary Ployd
Huilding
Bass
Fairmont Wiss Flow Glass Company
Moreau Orane
Auburd
Berrick
Heese
Huey Pople
Madison
We 5
Lyneh
French Destroyer Sunk in Collision
Berlin reports The Overléan News Agency says German sources state the French destroyer Yatagan was sunk in a collision with a British transport. It would be the fifth French destroyer lost in such incidents this war. No earlier confirmation on the Yatagan sinking has been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PY Associated Press
Berlin
Overléan
Weg Pers
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