Prominent men seized in gum vending machine case
A Fairmont county investigation reports multiple prominent men invited by deputies to locate and confiscate gum vending machines. They faced a $1,000 fine for noncompliance and a $120 tax penalty. Deputy Stayfield led efforts, noting twenty machines seized and others under inquiry. The sequence involved letters to the Tax Commissioner and negotiations over who bore responsibility for machine removal and associated fines.
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West Virginian Sets New Advertising Record for City
The West Virginian reports a new advertising milestone in a regular weekday edition. Today’s issue includes 2,015 inches of ad space, surpassing the prior record of 1,007 inches set on December 19, 1918. The Advertisers' Service Department prepared 4 columns of notices, totaling 144 columns across eight pages. The previous record for total advertising was 1,700 inches.
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West Virginian
Ineben
Paly Advar
Virginian
Severtion
Mente
Fairmont
Robbery Ring Busted in New York Court Room Raid
Crime spree in New York City ends with a raid on a municipal court room on West 12th Street. Police announce 42 arrests from a 52,000 robbery operation linked to a jewelry store heist valued at 107000. Suspects include Emma Brooks Joseph Carnvaugh and Michael Doreseh, tied to Joseph Doresel.
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Jemeph Doresel
Michael
Diplomats Wont See Constantine
Reported in ATHINS on December 4 the return of Constantine occupies attention as the world debates anew. A British official statement says diplomats will not be invited to any formal contact while negotiations and recognitions remain unsettled.
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Renee Ree Athins
Weather Man and Santa Claus Collaborating for Christmas Cheer
A nostalgic column notes the weather man and Santa Claus preparing for Christmas. It praises Santa’s global gift distribution, urges local shoppers to help with a special fund, and emphasizes kindness to children, quoting a biblical line about letting children come to Christ.
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Sugar Cuts Hit Agar Refiners Amid Price Declines
New York on December 1 a trio of agar refiners said they would reduce prices by about one quarter of a cent per pound, following similar moves by two other refiners yesterday. The cut aims to ease market pressure and align with industry trends as refiners respond to demand and production costs.
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Anil
Betlon
Christmas Trees Come With Snow Art In City
The article notes Christmas trees on sale in the city at one dollar and up, with holly and mistletoe scarce. Wreaths fetch high prices, and mores likely will arrive soon.
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Court House
Governor Catts Threatens to go on War Path
In a letter released today Governor Sidney J. Catts of Florida warns of action against Harman’s Palm Beach Post and its publisher Jos Barmin. He accuses the paper of tyranny and misrule and declares this his final warning amid a controversy over a recent attorney statement.
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Railroads Make Good Showing Despite Snow
Railroads report steady activity despite snowfall across divisions of the B and O and B and C rail systems. Empties moved, coal and coke cars counted, with 322 cars ordered on one division and 68 empties placed on specific branches. Continued on page nine.
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Filipino Police Arrested After Manila Riot
Manila December 17 The entire constabulary garrison has been disarmed and placed under arrest. Complaints are being prepared to prosecute 75 constabulary soldiers who confessed to participating in the riot Wednesday, which cost the lives of four Americans and seven Filipinos.
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Coldlere
West Virginia Education Speech Sparks State Debate
Secretary Jay Marsh delivers a forceful address at Fairmont urging constitutional revisions to empower schools, reduce partisan politics, and modernize taxation and funding. He criticizes past neglect of education, advocates a state convention to update the constitution, and warns against political distraction from core school needs.
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Fairmoor State
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