Evangelistic Campaign Preparations In Fairmont Tabernacle
A large gathering in Fairmont this morning outlined roles for 300 volunteers as part of an evangelistic campaign. Key leaders emphasized individual duties, prayer meetings, and nightly sessions, with more than 200 attendees present and 75 volunteers raising hands to join committees.
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Ignito
Siti O
Fairmont
Tabernacle
Pairmont
Homer Hode
Nay
R. T
Ash
Sorléen
Fights Over Banjo Case Triggered City Resolutions
In Wheeling and McMechen, unrest over public service rates spurred councils to demand abolition of the Public Service Commission after fare hikes by Wheeling Traction and Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. Police court fines followed a streetcar banjo dispute, with multiple arrests and penalties levied for fighting and disorder.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Henwood
McMechen
Public Service Commission of
West Virginia
Wheelinge Traction Company
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Commission
Train robbery suspects killed in Illinois exchange
Two youthful robbers, Jose and Jacob Scott, twins aged 24, held up a New Orleans Limited on the Illinois Central near Kankakee. One was killed in a battle with police and railroad detectives at Aroma Park. the other surrendered. A plan for a Cincinnati line holdup was foiled by a station warning.
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Astudend Press
Kankakee
Ill
New Orleans
Here
Aroma Park
Jose
Jacob Scott
Greenville
Cincinnati
Big Four
Aromaark
Lwo
Big Four Railroad
Judge Warren Miller Dies Suddenly at 75 in Ripley
Judge Warren Miller former West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals member died suddenly at his Ripley home aged 75 His long career included service as chairman of the Virginia Debt committee and an 1894 election to Congress. The second item notes the Interstate Commerce Commission refusal to cancel existing joint coal rates from Kanawha and Michigan Railway mines to southeastern cities citing rate increases and discrimination against coal operators.
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Assocland Press
Charleston
Warren Miller
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Riptey
W. Va
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kanawha and Michigan Railway
West Virginia
Miners face idle output as coal demand shrinksFairmont region drills show 76 idled mines and 1,364 loads listed
Period of easing up continues at Fairmont mines as low coal prices force plants idle. Of 91 mines in the Monongah division 76 are idle and six closed. Consolidation Hutchinson and Jamison remain active. Banks of empties surge with 2,388 on the Monongah division and overall limited orders depress market outlook.
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Fairmont
Monongah
B. & Orr
Helen's Run
Wyatt Dingsman
Hutchinson and Jamison Coal Companies
jThe
Robinson
D. Braydy
Clark Inter
Monongahela
Ume
Mayongub Élvision
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Wyatt-Bingamon
Western Maryland Railway
Charleston
Othar
B. A 1
Fuel Administration Costs During War Totaled 4 824 681
The final report of the fuel administration shows total expenses from September 1917 to June 30 1919 amounting to 4 824 681 with appropriations at 5 818 818 and a 89 137 balance. Headquarters spending reached 2 706 479 with state costs at 1 048 615 and New York leading among states at 212 013.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Federal Fuel Administration
Lawrence Mitchell
New York State
Pennsylvania
Illinois
New England
Lsted
Kiwanis Plan For Rad Loan To Be Presented Next Session
The Kiwanis club approved forming a committee led by Hon. C. S. McKinney to report a plan for lobbying the next legislature to address Maton gounty’s needs in ration bonds. The meeting featured Dale's Jaxx orchestra, Grace J. Cole and J. Clyde Kinsey performing, and announcements adjusting luncheon time to 12:20.
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Kiwanlang
C. S. McKinney
M.C. Lough
Junctaon Waa
Dale
Jaxx
Hippodromie
Sol Burka
Grace J. Cole
New York
J. Clyde Kinsey
Minor Dunham
George Brobst
Railroad Notes of Interest and Hemphill Dies
Officials of the B and O R R have issued passes for employees this morning some distributed to railroaders by Ernest Marlett trainmaster of Fellmost J D Hecker B and O passenger agent was on the sick list today Harry Henry chief clerk of the Monongahela railway passenger office takes charge of the Morgantown office 205 The regular man being Hemphill dies New York December 29 Alexander J Flemphill chairman of the board of directors of the Guaranty Trust Company died today of heart trouble after a year of failing health He was born in Philadelphia 64 years ago and was identified with public service corporations throughout the country
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Lee ' King
Monongah
Lon Moore
King
Watson
Moore
Snider
Arnett
Main Street
Paul Graig
P. Lurinoyeux
Clarksburg
Conaway
Herbert Moats
Blanche Keyser
Blanche Smith
Monongahela Railway Round House
Exch
Costa
Smith
Ross Barbour
D. B. Olker
Meredith Street
Ernest Martlett
Fetrmost
J. D. Hecker
Harry Henry
Monongahela Railway
Morgantown
A. J. Hemphill
NEW _YORK
Alexander J. Flemphill
Guaranty Trust Company
Philadelphia
Venizelos Still Has Partisans Amid Greek Unrest
In Athens on December 29 disorder broke out at St. Theodore church during a Name Day service for former Prime Minister Venizelos. Police arrested two officers accused of threatening priests. they were later released. A newspaper ran Venizelos’ photo on its front page and claimed the two men were plotting to starve the country.
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Associated Press
Athens
Thrace
Doctors Elect Officers For Year At Medical Society Meet
Officers were elected for the ensuing year at a four meeting of the Medical Society held at MC A Test evening. Dr. L D Howard was named president with Dr H S Keister as vice president and Dr C W Waddell as treasurer. Dr James B Benton became secretary and Dr C O Henry moved to censor. Delegates Dr E P Smith and Dr L D Norris were chosen for the state convention. Dr W A Quimby of Wheeling spoke on X Ray. A large county medical gathering attended.
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Medical Society
Medical Club
L. D. Howard
H. 5. Keister
C. W. Waddell
James B. Benton
C. O. Henry
Beam of Censors
J. B. Offner
E. P. Smith
LD. Norris
West Virginia Medical Society
W. A. Quimby
Wheeling
Minerd Held for Action of Federal Court
Arthur Minerd was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs in Lowesville and held for the federal court after a hearing before U S Commissioner J P Kirby. He faces Mann Act charges as Della Roberts alleges he deserted his wife and child and took her to Pittsburgh before returning to Lowesville. she will be a witness.
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Arthur Minerd
Howard ‘Woodward
Howard Adams
Lowesville
Parkersburg
United States
J. P. Kirby
Minerd
Della Roberts
Pittsburgh
Loweeviile
Roberts
D'Annunzio Yields Power In Fiume Amid Wartime Turmoil
The report recounts Gabriele d'Annunzio surrendering power to the Fiume Council on December 29 as Italian politics and the Fiume siege faced stalemate. It traces the Paris Peace Conference, the Treaty of London stakes, and the clashes with Yugoslav and Croatian factions, noting Wilson's self-determination principle and the eventual downfall of Orlando's ministry.
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Associated Prew
Milan
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Respondent
Tribunal Council of
Fiume
Gabriele D’annunzio Day
Davig D’annunzio
Legionnaires
Caviglia
Del
Gabriels
Doounsio
Bock
Ime
Italy
Croatia
Jugoslavi A
Sussak
Wilson
d'Angunzio
Aly
Wilton
Tatlan
Tealias
Paria
Orlando
Istar Sonnino
Heda
Dent Wilson
Wilis
London
d’Annunzio
Paris
Failura
Mod
Orate Nitti
Ttatian
Yamnansio
d'Annunzio
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Marion County
Fiverybody
Men's Organization
Olding
Piro
Morongalin County
Morgontown
Tom Buckley
Monongalia
Buckley
Tom
WA Grocery Co
Benwood
Hippodrome Theatre
America
Arnold
Northland
Ippodrome
Fairmont Coal
Uncle Sam
Kiwanis
Venizelos
County Medical Society
Jane
Oympla
Burgh
Toskkye
Plas
Risniak
Durazzo
d'Annunnicime
Tndia
Poe
Diplomitioss
Promresa
Lussia
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