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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
1
The Supreme Court today sent the resignation of President Hardin to the outgoing White House for approval. A new justice is expected to be named soon as the administration searches for a successor from the federal bench.
Widespread supply cuts hit multiple railway divisions in Maryland and Virginia today. Districts including Monongahela and Charleston reported sharp declines in ore shipments, with some lines down to single digit percentages. Overall system supply diminished as major routes faced limited stock and repeated delays.
Movements show 441 cars loaded at Mo Wongal Division with 203 cars at Paris and 14 cars added by M&O. Fordkn road reports 113 cars off, other lines list mixed freight and coal loads. Personal mentions include Robert A. Lellock of Toneviily Coal Co and Frank J. Lyons of Congregation Coal Co among executives traveling for inspections and duties.
The reopenings mark the start of a seal sale drive, with a total collection of 635 dollars reported so far. A long list of appointed chairmen and workers, led by Ralph Burt and Mary Morris, is named to manage next week’s efforts across multiple local booths and committees.
Four arrests reported after Tgunt y officers conducted raids yesterday near Mon Ongahy at the Home of Pilping Salde and Louw a man and a woman were taken into custody. One suspect was charged and others held for county hearings with a coroner and local officials present.
Dec 18 report from Washington states Keller’s counsel Jackson Halton warned the committee that Keller would not appear before the House committee on the alleged autocracy charges against Attorney General Daugherty. The chair indicated contempt may be pursued if Keller again defies summons, with action possibly set for Monday.
The Order of Seuhighr at Pythian lodge discusses selling land for a new Pythian town near Fairmont. A committee proposes 30 to 50 acres, with some wooded land, suitable water and crops. Propositions are invited from individuals and firms to supply a productive site.
A garbled note from the event lists protest actions and speakers including Dee Laubane and Rishard, with fragmented phrases about an expat, a smear campaign, and a late afternoon meeting. The readable text points to a disputed rally and unclear leadership.
Washington reports a Dec 16 incident at the Army Navy hop leading to an official investigation. Navy Department conclusions criticize prior experiment controls and note failures to prevent conduct issues within the Naval Academy and related bureaus.
In a disorder at the polls, a man named Null was restrained by Policeman Dignan Onully with aid from Howard Wood ward and Mr Poling. Null, intoxicated, faced multiple charges and was taken to the station, with plans to court on Monday morning as authorities pursue Prohibition-related violations and weapons possession. Scholarship awards announced for Karl G. Person of Washington High, valued at about 1,000,000 with 249,000 allotted nationally.
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