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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1922
Page
1
Fragmented OCR describes forced movement of mines to a penadle lot and car orders. It mentions Monday schedules, a Northern town, and coal transport details with various place names and figures. The text also references workers, placements, and a Monday deadline affecting deliveries and roles.
Obscure obituary notes a person named Carl Vanes, a farmer from Clarkabari, with unclear spellings. The fragment references a funeral home in SelForl and a surviving family, including a baby brought to Clarksburg for burial or service, with garbled lines about Germantown and a stormerjr event. Names and places are uncertain due to OCR damage.
Charleston West Virginia bids opened for road projects across multiple counties. Awards include Windee Co Oregon providing gravel and culverts, Braxton Sutton Construction, Dodirage and Smithway for bridge work, and Monmouth Valley firms securing grading and paving contracts. Totals range up to several hundred thousand dollars with numerous projects statewide.
Report of two miners obtaining payroll envelopes with about 330 dollars in December 1986. Wages for two weeks ending December 16 discussed. some confusion over amounts and distribution within coal companies. Pay plans noted as issued by superintendents across mills and plants. payments scheduled for Friday.
Reported executions in County Wicklow and Dublin as seven men were put to death for railway disruption tied to Irish Republican actions. Names linked to the executions include Rory O’Conor and others. claims tie act to planned reprisals and suppression measures.
Disjointed report describes a plan for a treaty involving Turkey to be presented Saturday. Talks on the Straits defer to tomorrow with Lord Curzon noting directives and further consideration of the Dardanelles issue.
Fragmentary report outlines a witness description of an attack connected to a mine incident at Herrin. The document mentions suspects and the ongoing trial proceedings as authorities pursue the murky event’s motive and actors. Details are obscured by the garbled OCR.
Tur in Italy reports renewed clashes between communists and fascists. One party claims victory as several people are killed or wounded. Police and mobilized squads patrol the area amid rising tensions and warnings from authorities.
In a tense session Judge Meredith heard arguments from Attorneys for the defense and prosecution on whether to set aside the verdict in a case related to B N Batdar. The jury reported they could not reach a clear verdict and were discharged until Thursday morning. jurors indicated they had agreed on a hung result but could not finalize. The court postponed final decision to consider further arguments as jurors were sent home.
A court session in Salem addressed charges involving a CJ Board of Children’s Guidance investigation. The judge noted the actions of Showalter and McKinnay, with the juvenile court urged to act promptly on upcoming matters and possible removals or additional charges.
In Washington on December 19, officials moved the tax reform plan forward. The proposal by the committee seeks to enable constitutional changes to raise revenue and support public finance. The document outlines the rationale and potential impact of the amendment on state taxation.
A distorted report notes a new record price at a charity sale of a newspaper issue. W A Horneyld of United Woollen Mills Co paid $1,600 for a framed item, while the event was staged in early morning hours with organization from Ohio State and Fredericky manager overseeing.
Amid a coal strike, non union mine operators in Washington DC and various districts convene to submit data. Leaders including Thomas Robey and Brady Warner Coal Co figures travel to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh as district audits race to tally votes. Local unions report district 3 officers elected, with incomplete returns delaying final results.
Report notes that Civil War veterans widows or orphans and nurses may receive government Christmas presents under a pension bill. Conferees of the Pension Bill worked to resolve differences between the two houses and the president’s signature was sought for national action. Estimates of monthly payments range around 72 to 50 dollars, with some figures unclear in the transcript.
Five convicts from Trenton prison testified in the Brunen case in Burlington County court. The proceedings focused on the killing of Honest John Brunan at Tavaroalda and the behavior of witnesses including Charlie Powell, who claimed self defense. Prosecution examined Brunen’s wife and others as to timelines and motives, while defense sought to undermine Powell’s testimony and the credibility of witnesses.
Washington, Dec 15 — The decision by Federal Judge Monit in New York holding that the Prohibition Act applies to U S territorial waters was attacked as contrary to immemorial law. Attorney General George W Wickersham defended the ruling, arguing the Act applies to the United States and all territory under its jurisdiction though not to regulate foreign ships entering within three miles of American shores. The debate centers on whether foreign vessels may carry wine or liquor for passengers and crew in territorial waters.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Wittermas predictions and regional references from the Great Lakes to the Midwest. It includes garbled notes on medicines, dates, and names with unclear actions and outcomes.
A fragmentary report from Washington outlines impeachment charges discussed by Republican members about the attorney general. The proceedings reference Michigan and North Dakota representatives and mention committee chairmen and ongoing examination at a Departing location in April.
An in depth report details a fatal fumes incident at a residence in Morgantown. Police identify a couple found unresponsive with authorities confirming the two victims and ongoing investigation into cause and timing.
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