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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
1
Fragmented text reports percentages and car counts across multiple districts and areas, mentioning Western Maryland and other places. It references supply and demand shifts, weak weather effects, and various vehicle counts by district though specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
An early 20th century Charleston report notes Strong University alumni establishing an alumni club with Apllee McCrom as president and W Ty Lively as secretary. About 250 alumni are eligible, with efforts to organize county and town groups and connect existing clubs in the state.
Charleston December 29. State Health officials plan a probe into the tuberculosis infection connected with a dairy herd at the University dairy. Governor Morant urged a statewide inquiry to determine if milk from the infected herd reached university students or residents, and to assess possible human cases. Regulators said milk from tubercular cows is forbidden. Northern West Virginia Coal Operators' Association members invited to a conference in Chicago next week to discuss preventive measures. Leaders from Clark County, Consolidation Coal, and Monongahela Coal Association to attend. Watson to travel to Pittsburgh and Chicago for negotiations. The joint meeting is seen as unlikely to yield an immediate plan, given wide split between operators and miners.
Two men named Murphy and Whalan were savaged a ... this report notes an execution in Dublin with unclear details. The fragment mentions Dublin and an Associated Press dispatch, but the action and names are garbled.
Help wanted notice from Monongat-Glase Co seeks girls aged av yarn or over to work in the selection department at Hey 33th Street. Apply in person for employment opportunities.
Senator Johnson blasted Borah and his world peace plan as worse than the League of Nations. The Senate began third day of debate on the naval arms limitation proposal amid fierce exchanges over amendments and potential U S commitment to league oversight.
The O Coal Co purchased 7000 acres of valuable coal lands from the Pugh estate in Harrison County. Walter O. Rabirton, vice president of the O Coal Co, closed the deal. The transaction is expected to spur development of the ground in the near future and has involved more than 2,000,000 in related interests.
A quake struck near the town in the afternoon causing no reported damage. Officials recalled a hero from the area as investigators assess the event and recorded timings.
Mer Rouge Louisiana story on a mob linked murder and kidnapping case involving Doctor McKoin a former Mer Rouge mayor who faces charges and possible federal habeas writ. Details describe mutilated bodies found after dynamiting and threats against the sheriff while Governor Ritlife's stance could influence legal moves.
Authorities again today declined to confirm reports that two incarcerated individuals implicate forty persons in the Watt Dantelx kidnapping and murder, with further details expected on page following.
The West Virginian reports will provide radio coverage of the Pitt grid game to air in May 1908. It notes KDKA will deliver the broadcast from Palo Alto at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Fairmont time, with references to prior coverage of Gonzaga and Stanford games.
Washington reports the nation’s coal supply situation as drumbeat of federal actions and delays. President Handling outlines factory and railroad concerns, expecting reduced output and a possible shift in power supply while shopmen strike lingers and winter weather looms.
Washington reports a Senate confirmed appointment for Pierre Butler of St. Paul to a federal post as New York details recount a teen homicide case. Theresa McCarthy of William Street was found dead in Brooklyn after a 22 caliber pistol bullet pierced her heart. Police link a suspect who owned a pearl handled revolver and two other firearms, with an arrest record and motive under investigation as the case unfolds.
A man identified as Grewer was found dead from a gunshot in an unspecified location. Police inquiries suggest possible homicide or suicide, with a preliminary note indicating a violent confrontation and a vague timeline. Witnesses report a muffled gunshot and disrupted routine near a residence.
The article reports unsettled results in the United Mine Workers era election across districts. Names such as Pralitat, De Prank Keenay, P. A. Burtholow, and Andrew McComas appear among nominees for president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer with several districts close or incomplete.
In a fierce gale a motor ship of 1 425 tons displacement, United States owned, limped toward safety after waterlogging and engine trouble off Fiya near Fathom Bank. Coast guard rescue operations from Cape May were reported as the vessel faced peril. Also noted are unrelated items including a fined dope case in Bellaire and Japan policy discussions from 2012.
Reports from Lausanne outline Allied insists on control over Mosul oil fields and Turkish strip, while Britain defends a cautious approach. Uncertain outcomes loom as Constantinople and Lausanne debates shape a fragile peace stance.
The motormen faced a rough day in harbor with delays and outages affecting service. Officials reported port congestion, equipment issues, and rescue crews coordinating to restore operations as scheduled trains and ferries struggled to keep pace with demand.
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