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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1922
Page
1
An historical notice reports the Consolidation Coal Company appointing a new general manager for its West Virginia division. The record details prior service, promotions, and organizational changes within the company, noting leadership shifts and the impact on operations and personnel.
Coal movement data from Curtin Bay Mocongah Division and Monongah Division shows 502 cars loaded, 52 curymwent, and 92 cars of coke shipped in Northern Wong Virginia. Monongah Division had 214 cars loaded, with 105 cars for West Virginia routes, and Falcon division reports multiple mines shipping to Foreign routes. Daily totals indicate heavy output across Cumberland and related districts, with 1,228 cars touched and significant production changes noted compared with Thursday.
The West Virginia university plans a Christmas Day broadcast of the football game from Gab Dingo, California, with radio coverage by KOKA in Pittsburgh and The West Virginian reporting on site. Pre game fitness segments and weather updates will air, and the broadcast will begin at 0:15 Fairmont time, 2:26 California time.
A chaotic morning in Santa Fe ended with the arrest of a man described as Bix Fttsnady at a local restaurant. Police report heavy weapon-like devices seized and confirm a failed attempt to flee. The suspect, linked to a plan involving several accomplices, awaits charges as authorities tighten security.
A Portland woman was buried in a Chinese burial site described as a neighborhood tragedy. The report details a racialized tabloid tone with accusations of ethnic tension and murder misstatements, noting a funeral, authorities, and community fear with lingering questions about motive and safety.
Special cars run on the traction line today from Fortmont to Chinicebure and to Manningtan. Trains operate hourly with a southbound service to Pittsburg and North Monpt, carrying a group of passengers including Mrs Primm and Mrs Grapes.
The listing notes a guitarist and concert alum seeking a used upright piano in good condition. Contact details include a phone number for arranging a viewing or purchase, with specifics on delivery and pricing not fully clear.
Ancient wedding commemoration notes Weldon as first official photographer and gifts valued at 10009 dollars. Downtown reunion plans include attendees Brum Drum and Mrs Drum, with 24 Patchius in attendance. Weather outlook for Washington shows a mild week with periods of rain unlikely. College student Johnstan returns home to Brogdguy College with Mr Johnston in tow.
Data shows marginal relief in regional car availability with varied gains across divisions. Minongahela and Charleyston report small increases while Northern West and Pennsylvanian districts show mixed results. overall tonnage and shipments remain constrained by persistent demand and limited inventories.
In Mannington a lumber lawsuit proceeds as parties discuss partial settlement. Attorneys for the plaintiff and defendant report ongoing negotiations, with court actions including a sixty day show cause order and a stay on execution while details are finalized.
A laconic White House Christmas unfolds with President Harding issuing an executive order closing federal departments. In New York, vast spending signals a festive but wary national mood. Moscow reports Christmas toned by Soviet officials wary of religious displays and the age of propaganda.
The funeral for Monroe Moran occurred Tuesday morning at the Mount Zion Church in Vermont. The service was conducted by Rev. J. Hy Gardin with interment at Mount Zion Cemetery. The obituary notes the deceased was a member of the Central Chexlsting Church and Rin parish.
Fragmentary report notes a January conference planned in Washington with J W Libb of New York and a reference to a national association official. Names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Grove City Centre and Canton with mentions of football and a Christmas context. It notes past two seasons and home games, plus rail bonds and state commerce commission actions. Contains numerous garbled names, places, and figures.
Authorities report remains found under a local bridge with belts and clothing pieces aiding identification. Relatives name two suspects and describe the night of the assault. An autopsy is planned as investigators seek motive and suspect details in the case linked to Lake region violence.
Police searched for Blaney Collat, a war veteran, after an incident at Wallovia Hospital where he reportedly annoyed Mrs Brakdr and was taken into custody by hotel detectives. A court order sought his return to hospital under observation, with details of the alleged drive-by and zoning concerns noted in the chaotic report.
Fragmentary text mentions names and places in unclear order. No coherent event or date is readable. Unable to determine precise people or actions from the provided fragment.
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