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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1922
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references a political gathering with names such as Bowman and Howard and mentions Worthington and Wheucusean. It reads like street notices or campaign chatter with unclear dates and places, suggesting a local election context but containing many unreadable portions.
A jury was drawn to try Clyde H. Nella on charges as the case in the cook capital mock trial proceeds. The hearing adjourned to Thursday morning January 4 at 2 20 a m with jurors including A G Hawking and others. Meredith dismissed remaining jurors until Thursday. Prices for Pennsylvania crude rose 26 cents to 9 98 a barrel amid market moves.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss auto licenses and plate validity dates and authorities. Mentions West Virginia plates and various dates such as January and February without clear event details.
A boarder named Burdyoo was charged with stealing 460 dollars during a Christmas party at Ida May. A preliminary hearing before Judge Blocher set bond at 1000 dollars. Witnesses testified for the state as Burdyoo, arrested, remains in county jail. Attorney Victor Shaw represents the defendant. Trial dates and court actions continued through the morning session.
The Washington case involves eight members of the Industrial Workers of the World linked to Fonapirnoy and war union act violations. They face commutation conditions with potential return to Leavenworth if violated. Names listed include Aurelio, Vincendi Azuara, C.J. Wre, Pater Groeny, Chios Le Lumber, Harey Moya, Burt Lorton, Samuel Sevelo, Archi Hinclatr. Bond requirements set for immediate departure and surrender for deportation if needed.
Trenton reports two people found dead in a private garage after apparent overdose. The victims, identified as Mrs Ange Belle Gleason and a man named Biel, died shortly after being transported to Marcar Hospital. Authorities suspect overdose and are investigating the circumstances.
A distressed dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Hughes outlining possible alternatives for German reparations negotiations. He pressed for an economic approach, warning that failure could compel Europe to seek reparations by force. Officials hinted at an American-led framework but stressed Germany must bear payment capacity.
From Onarleton West Virginia report to the State Health Department, Princeton records 300 influenza cases in a town of about 6000. Holon in Malgigh County notes 75 cases. Williameds reports 16. other towns warn of rising totals. Health officials urge reporting and containment measures.
A northern West Virginia coal region story details paymaster robberies and a shift toward paying miners by check after highwaymen struck. It notes past payroll thefts near Pittsburgh and Nowarilig and cites coal operators and officials debating safe payment methods and possible legal changes.
President Harding sends a 6.6 million supplemental for battleship modernization to Congress, arguing arms conference outcomes require a new national policy. Also reports a fatal Ardmore fire, a $20,000 payroll theft in Cleveland, and Turkish troop reinforcements toward Mosul per Lausanne talks.
In Chicago on December 10 a group of three men accosted a high school girl and her companions. A policeman, Officer William J. O'Malley, was fatally wounded after firing at the assailants, while the girl Mine Finkelstein, 17, was shot in the head. The gunmen fled as police returned fire. the condition of the wounded officer and girl remained critical. In a separate Detroit notice, ten year old Mary Glovanhangall was reported kidnapped and later returned to her home after a ransom claim, with the family indicating police had been alerted.
A police officer was found killed with a bullet through the heart in an alley near Beaton, after four shots were heard. Superintendent Calhoun ordered the full detective force to assist in the investigation as officers searched the area near the alley where the body was found.
The readable fragments indicate a local notice or brief item with names and details partially garbled. No clear event date, action, or official caption can be confirmed from the supplied text.
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