20 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
1
A Northern Washington West production slowdown impacted output across facilities. Officials noted reduced shipments and revised forecasts as workers faced intermittent interruptions. No injuries reported.
A Northern West Pennsylvania rail operations report details tonnage by division, highlighting Monongah division with around 9 000 to 61 000 tons, Cumberland and Wheeling divisions with varied shipments, and overall increases or shifts in coal movements for the week. Trains crossed the mountains with hundreds of coal cars and several hundred loads moved eastbound or westbound, reflecting fluctuating demand and interline activity.
Santa Claus will visit Reform School in Taylor County, with assistance netted from Patrmont and other locales. The event includes distributing four hundred boxes of De Seloun candy and four hundred Sundoun Flocidu oranges to the students on Thursday, MC Laugh and other club officers expected to attend.
A disjointed 1928 crime narrative recounts hangings in France and the United States. Witnesses include Robert A. Marrion of Wilmington and others describing the execution methods and attitudes. Officials discuss prosecution routes, the gallows, and survivor accounts amid wartime justice and postwar telegrams. The piece notes a medical recovery of a local man badly injured in an earlier event.
The Kansas Miners reelect Howat and elect August Dorehy as vice president amid a claim of a provisional mine workers government in district 14. A separate suit seeks to restrain Job L. Levis and other international officers from establishing or continuing authority, with the mine property described as part of the case. A fire near Mutshuzih destroyed a wine tipple and house, causing estimated losses of 16000 dollars near the Chapon Westerline Company mine.
Fairmont churches plan joint evangelistic services after the holidays. Local ministers will preach while an out of town singer is to provide music. Dr C I King pastor of First M E church spoke at a meeting yesterday outlining the plan and noting discussions are ongoing.
A decree signed today by all the ministers dissolves the Portuguese parliament and fixes January for the next general election. The action ends the current assembly and sets the election date.
The Great White Way lighting system on Merchant Street East Side is set to be turned on this evening. City officials report modern, reflective installations crediting local business volunteers who financed most equipment. The project, costing over $3,000 in gear, will be powered by the city.
Philadelphia reports a curious society notice on December 30 claiming a meeting about animal cruelty prevention. It mentions a rambling agenda with groceries and entertainments including carrot treats and catnip, and hints at a social event with cows and chickens involved at a community party.
Warrington resident Harnen fined five dollars and jailed for ten days for alleged intoxication. Mayor W W Cones presided as Barnes testified he gave a rideshare and distribution of moonshine occurred. Obie, a colored taxi driver, was tried for reckless driving. $10 penalty imposed. George McGraw charged with burglary and disorderly conduct, pleaded not guilty.
President Harding at the White House reportedly rejects the four power Pacific treaty as applying to Japan proper, stating the accord would not cover the main Japanese islands and only concerns areas in the Pacific. The White House description contrasts with official delegates’ statements.
A report notes Evangelist Bob Jones will open a camp in Brownsville Pennsylvania starting January 1 with a planned trip and events through July. The case of a prohibition violation charged for moonshine at Bonne No. 19 and District 2 was dismissed by Magistrate A. Ulngelen after Mary Jawinuk’s testimony. assistant prosecutors Mason urged dismissal due to insufficient evidence to proceed.
In Peoria on December 20, a detective thwarted a burglary at the residence of Congressman G. M. Ireland, stopping a 4 HP car carrying about forty gallons of domestic wine and five casks of French wine. Two men were arrested for taking the whiskey from the basement and are held for Washington authorities.
Washington December 20. A duty on Cuban sugar enters a key Senate Finance Committee hearing as U S sugar refining and emergency price controls face renewed challenges. The committee weighs how a sugar duty could affect imports and domestic markets amid wartime inflation concerns.
Historical newspaper brief reports George Roger and George Lewis, both convicted in a conspiracy related to a one thousand dollar postal theft, were captured after an escape from Palos Park and Toledo jails. Authorities traced Roger to Palos Park by a letter to a Toledo woman, recovered firearms, and recaptured him after a day on the run.
Explosion at a Grand Street building injures no one, causes panic as police and guards cordon the area. Reports mention a drone device estimated at eight thousand dollars and warnings of a broader attack, drawing crowds and tense anticipation downtown.
Fragmentary text describes accidents around Monongah and a fraternity tragedy with references to fatalities and injuries. Mentions B&O railroad officials, Fairmont hospital staff, and engineers. The garbled narrative references train movements and multiple locations including Fairmont, Baltimore, Brownsville, and Dittabureh, with limited readable details.
Community miners and families are invited to a Christmas program at Wyatt Mining to entertain and aid unemployed workers. A large Christmas tree, fruit, popcorn, and food will be served, with local music and a short film. Donations of money and time are welcomed to ensure all miners’ families feel cared for.
Dor. 20 Adurz Whario, 41, was killed today in a coal mine at Hattock Ohio. A nearby chain lunging to the roar of the ring filled while he was ranking repairs the car.
In Marjon county, about one hundred acres of land in Morgantown was offered to the University. Dr. TC While announced the plan, with the zoning official saying the project may bring revenue between 9 and 40 million dollars. Revenue would be shared between the city and the university once details are set.
Washington report lists Chauncey M. Opera lowers Harold's Van Ambilt and George F. Unkor among directors of interstate railroad corporations told to resign by December 27. The Interstate Commerce Commission Act requires the commission to determine if one person may hold multiple directorates. Several notable figures including A. J. Buith and Reginald Vanderbite receive permission to retain multiple roles under the ruling. A separate note mentions a cold wave forecast for the central U.S. and various local trials and legal notices.
The Associated Press report discusses British and American positions at naval talks, noting France's reluctance and discussions over tonnage shares. It highlights tentative agreements, potential delays, and the balance of power among France, Britain, Italy, and Japan as they seek a wider accord on submarine and capital ship limits.
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