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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1920

Page

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Mould De Injustice Oral Hedging On Prices

Notes on price hedging for coal and oil markets, mentioning Willminnun forces, regional pricing pressures, and attempts by operators to reduce costs. References to New York New Jersey Hartford coalition and rail supply constraints. Data on mines, cars, and export shares indicate ongoing disruption and planned adjustments amid emergency planning and supply shortages.

Iit Palmon Domurrhano New York New Bagu Hartford Baltimore and Ohio Charleston Pillmore Okita Gutwsara Chotton

Roses Bloom on First Winter Day in Nantucket

Nantucket reports its first winter day with bloom scattered as farmers plow fields and fishermen work. The town sits cut off by barriers amid clear skies and minimal snow, while residents note the upcoming Christian holiday in four days.

Nantucket Maas Milaummor Krent

Community extends help to Salvation Army drive

The Hutchinson Cowl company donated 12 bushels of potatoes to the Salvation Army for distribution to the city's needy. Grocers and others contribute, and the drive has raised about $2,000. Volunteers from the Business and Professional Women's Club and other groups aid in preparing baskets, with calls for more volunteers and donations to ensure a generous holiday distribution.

Hutchinson Cowl Company Salvation Arme Baey Ilena Salvation Army Ain Uutamnobile Taskela Joan N Uar Wervices Comminsatan Port Hive Nepple Delore Iacuh Heonte

Insurance Firms to Leave a State in Mississippi Action

New York Dec 21 About thirty eight fire insurance companies are surrendering their Mississippi business, their aggregate policy coverage around 1.29 million dollars. The move follows state tax authorities' charges that they restricted rates, alleging collusion.

York Mlasissino

Monongahery Valley Chambers Organize Civic Group

At a Clarkeburg meeting representatives from the Pullmont Morzontown and Clarksburg chambers of commerce drafted plans for forming the Monongahery Valley Joy association to tackle mutual civic problems. Temporary officers named and committees appointed with a January 3 2931 meeting planned. Mannington and Graton invited to join. A new merchandise service will run daily from Pittsburgh to the Monongahela line with a 2:30 am departure from Brownsville. A Patmont Traffic Club meeting is slated and a monthly chamber letter is being prepared for members.

Clarkeburg Pullmont Tammeree Thomas B. Consell W. Cole CG. C. Robison Guy Assure Mnolog Morgan Town Dan Howard Gustav ‘Thelin O. © Wilt Trattle Gratehfield Curriaburg W. C. Cole C. D. Thebes CC. Rolston GD. Theloer Thomas D. Connell Mannington Gratoni Nepston Waldo Commerce Pittahirgh Lake Erteron Pittshurgh Monongahela Road Brawnaville Tore Patrmont Xooma Tin Ping Chamber of Commora Connell

New Yorker to Talk to Supervisors on Opportunities and Plant Build

The New Yorker program aims to draw attendees with two prominent speakers at Wednesday’s session of the Industrial Supervisors group. Charles Ewing Zollare will speak on Present Day Opportunities, addressing key industrial questions and potential opportunities, while Fred T. Ley Co. manager will share the Hickmaniston mill project story and Virginia Metal Products plant site choice with construction challenges. Dinner served at 6:30. tickets and reservations requested.

Lh YM Charles Ewing Zollare Business Training Corporation of New York City Rome RON, Saith Dietrice Manag Fred T. Ley Co Sprig— Fold Mim

Trouble's Visits to This Town Are Wide Apart

Philadelphia dispatch reports unrest after a wave of attacks and robberies. Local men formed a Minute Men group and raised 1000 dollars to organize a police patrol, a first for the town, as residents seek to restore peace.

Amsnemtea Crenes Philadelphia Dac wBort Washington Sear Hari

Judge Showalter Takes the Oath of Office

Judge E M Showalter was sworn in yesterday as Judge of the Criminal Court of Mar Flem County for a four year term. The oath was administered by Judge Lowe, marking a ceremonial sign of continuity as the first regularly elected Criminal Court judge since the abolition of the old system.

E. M. Showalter Cosamlersion Criminal Court Mar Flem County Sudza Scott D. Lowe Incun Dent Showalter Judes Tolar Lowe Cornwell

B. and O. Predict 800 Empties Tomorrow

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad expects about 800 empty cars to be cleared tomorrow in the Monempult division. Officials forecast totals around 809 empties as part of Wade nepdny's loading schedule.

Lisartormoan

Woman Found Dead on the Sea Shore

A well dressed young woman about 20 was found dead on the sea shore with a bullet wound over the right eye. The coroner's inquest opened to determine her identity and whether she was murdered or a suicide or accident.

Long Fuach

Fayette Firebug Used Oily Mops In Fayette

Uniontown December 21 fire damages reported as a Fayette and Westmoreland county fraud group carried out two month arson attempts. Fire discovered by a family preparing to retire. Residents armed themselves as a precaution hoping to catch the culprit. The New Salem plan mirrored earlier methods.

Uniontown Duga Citteron New Salem

Railroad shops burn at Etowah near Decatur

Fire destroyed the Etowah division shops of the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad, with all machinery reported lost. The blaze broke out early today, per a distant telephone report. Damage estimated unofficially as severe.

Noville Tenm Foule Villa and Nashville Railroad Etowah St Snoveral Onsen Olars

Committee Discusses Library Plan and Memorial Building in Fairmont

A largely attended meeting of county and Ely organization delegates in Fairmont reviewed tentative plans for a library and memorial building. A four member commission will be formed to pursue funding, with elected delegates to report back to their groups. The session debated location and scope, estimating needs around $100,000 plus associated costs. Mrs N C St Morrow and Mrs George DeBolt led, with Emory McKinnay and Dr Clause J Laymatt named to the new committee.

Merttus Fairmont Li Court House Oth N.C. St. Morrow George DeBolt Emory McKinnay Clause J. Laymatt Inkereat Commission of Ten Texas Jaxeera Mra. N.C. R

Clearing The Way For New Tariff Bill

Washington reports House action on a tariff bill moving to the floor after a 206 to 76 vote to suspend calendar rules. The measure sets the stage for the Portney tariff bill to receive priority consideration in the near term.

Washington

Wireless Amateurs To Span Continent Tonight

BRAINTREE MASS DOO 2l CARNUTIUAS from California to Massachusetts are to be relayed by ten amateur wireless operators across the continent tonight. Governor Coolidge authorized the relay and it will be addressed to Governor Stephens.

Continent Braintree Mass Doo California Masixchuaatts Govardor Coolidge

Workers to Meet in Tabernacle Next Tuesday

The text reports a large gathering of workers planned for next Tuesday at the Tabernacle, with hundreds expected and speeches by Dr. R. T. Brown, William Arbor, and others. It notes a major organizing event for the project, with 3000+ audience anticipated, and references a campaign context and prayers.

Per Geal R. T. Brown Chalruiun Wiliam Arbor Howard J. Tow R. W. Howard Grone Park Broomfield Sven Lug Roy Lyon Peraona

Wages Cut Promised as Textile Employers Announce Reductions

The article reports textile industry leaders pledging wage cuts across the sector with a headline date noting reductions from 10 to 38 percent in the near future. It cites unions and employers planning a January 17 implementation and outlines anticipated furloughs for knitters, knitters helpers, and older workers alongside broader pay reductions.

Sankttnatun Awalluy Quilla Wilow Brinbels Willow Reneacen Tativas Lnto Epures Epicners Swentar Koil Fabrie

Commons Passes Home Rule Bill in Lords Debate

London December 2 The Irish home rule bill recently modified by the House of Lords was adopted by the House of Commons today. The measure now goes to the royal assent for signature and enactment.

London House of Lords House of Commons

Poindexter Urges Harding Plan For World Peace Association

Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington today urged the administration to advance a world peace association as part of a broader foreign policy plan. Governor E C Morrow of Kentucky, a vocal opponent of the Veracruz treaty, was named to a key position in the effort amid ongoing Senate discussions.

Magn Senate Miles Peindexter Washington Wis Cating Olmer Hug World Peace Association E. C. Morrow Kentucky

Quiet Again In Mingo County Disturbance Report

Reports from Mingo County say calm returned after a weekend disturbance with no major developments. Authorities prepared to shelter workers and children in tent colonies along Tug River as safety measures were planned and executed.

Mingo County Prem Williambon Neo Werdking Minora

Inwartants FEA Davin Attack Response Reported

The Associated Press reports from London that a county authorities accuse crown forces of burning a village during an early today action. casualties include Guése and Bhopa, with others wounded as a mob attacked police sacks. The incident allegedly involved a military unit securing a school and civilians amid rising tensions.

Associated Pram London Theaerihe Association Davin Panieses County Crown Ballinaleo

Deveny Case Heard In Local Court Involving Lodge Conflict

The Deveny case dominated a morning hearing in which T A Deveny is accused of hindering a temporary restraining order involving the Bika Lodge front and its operations. Attorneys Swarts and Show argued affidavits alleging interference with lodge activities and payments, while a judge postponed a final decision for about a week.

Bika Lodge sleo_ Monnet Eny Worpan Rome Swartshay Deveny Biltem Wilts

Secretary Cold Arrives in B

Secretary Cold arrives in Bangor aboard the Florin from the United on a morning visit. The item notes the arrival and the official schedule ahead, mentioning the Secretary’s forthcoming meetings and the planned engagements.

Secretary Cold Aqacolniee Raat Janeros Vetary Unite Florin United

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