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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
3
A city police report details a driving incident on Hilleay where a wreck damaged a vehicle and a suspect faced a court appearance. The case follows reports of a nighttime crash and missed proofs. authorities cited wind conditions and rider testimony in a search for accountability.
The Susquehanna River area endures cold weather and looming water shortages as Selter’s bottling and public water systems strain to supply fresh water. Communities from Shamokin to Locust Gap report supply cuts while nearby plants warn of reduced coal production if power needs falter. Local officials cite 49,000,000 gallons daily capacity and urge conservation amid emergency measures.
Mannington High School opens its basketball season with a promising squad led by returnees and new rulings causing some early adjustments. Coach Rieger aims to rebuild team depth and pace, bolstered by veterans from last year and several promising newcomers. TRACTION NOTES by first leave of Courtesy and the new house Argan.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a scene with visitors and a plan involving a widow and a ferry, yielding a brief glimpse into a historical chapter. Names and places are garbled, but the passage suggests a narrative moment and a directive to remove someone named Fip.
Goalland values in West Virginia outlined as the second day of the annual conference discusses coal land valuation and development. Officials emphasize the impact of land value on property tax and future mining potential across counties.
A two day convention outlined plans for a national third party movement. Delegates discussed a program demanding repeal of the Ellis Crum mas Law and public control of water works, stricter provident and vice president election rules, and nationwide labor and employment standards. The convention aimed to mobilize support through primaries and political action committees.
Crowded Smithfield Baptist Church near Jo. held funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. F H Showalter. Their children and many relatives traveled from Kansas City and other places but road conditions delayed arrival. Reverend A Auntis conducted, with Roy Woolter and others assisting. Burial followed at Smithfield cemetery amid expressions of grief and remembrances from Fairmont and nearby communities.
The entry notes a severe cold spell across the Northwest and Midwest with subzero readings in Mayr Montana and widespread frigid temperatures. It predicts a push of cold air into Atlantic states and Florida peninsula, plus disturbances along the California coast.
A garbled note references furniture products and a shop at a street address. It lists terms like turniture and repairs, with unclear names and numbers. The fragmentary text lacks coherent facts or entities to summarize beyond generic furniture and store references.
Waeington December 13 A chaotic scene followed a firemen's frolic as alarms rang and the crowd moved through streets. Lampe and others were briefly detained as a chase through the night ended with two companions jailed after a confrontation.
Liberty, December 13. Dr A Whefield's sister says the William Jewel College faculty dismissed him over progressive views. Board of college trustees approved by the mayor after a trust request. a conservative backlash is noted amid testimony. Costs cited include $400,000 for campus improvements.
Fragmented OCR reads unrest in Poland with political turmoil and worker protests. The interior minister and police chief are mentioned as facing actions while workers withdraw, creating a paralysed city and threatened leadership amid electoral or political tension.
We wish to express gratitude for the kindness shown in memory of the findaeke. Thanks are extended for the dountitu floral offerings and for the support from Mrs LB Morgan, Fenok RagAr, Clarence Wager, Allen Lager, and others.
A messy OCR page notes the death of Abt Conrad Gexnor and a 1577 voyage by Droke with garbled dates. It includes ad fragments for rooming houses, dental bargains, and a farms for sale listing, all with unclear details and multiple typos.
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