16 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
1
Fines in region loaded 1,112,450 tons in a month. The report notes regulatory actions and cargo figures tied to the port and shipping firms. Local authorities oversee penalties and collection. Port activity shows a strong throughput with sanctions attached to noncompliance.
Fragmented OCR notes show January coal output totals for Northern West Virginia and surrounding area, listing divisions and towns such as Morgantown, Fairmont, Connellsville, Cumberland, and Monongahela. The text mentions 1,182,460 tons produced, with daily ladings and regional rail links, plus references to a mining extension and political context for the period.
Oakland police reported recovery of about 82,000 worn half dollars in a wagon load to be used as bail money for Lorenzo Galeal, who faced a charge of failing to render aid to a woman harmed in a motor vehicle incident. Two officers counted the coins for hours before release. Governor Brildto, overseeing, noted the coins were taken from a bank vault by a manager in Dallas.
President Harding tells Congress that only general sales taxes or bonus plans can fund postwar relief. He cites potential hardship for veterans and urges careful taxation to avoid broad economic strain. The message, presented by Portnoy and the Ways and Means Committee, weighs short term notes against long term bonds and assesses revenue needs. The address signals cautious support for a targeted bonus system but warns of broader fiscal risks and political feasibility.
Fragmented OCR text reports a Marion County grand jury proceeding with references to fiteering cases and officials, including a tuttorney and terms like criminal court and grand jury. Names and details are garbled, but the piece centers on case handling and jurisdiction.
Mayor Conaway presided as Maggie and two other women faced charges over alleged conduct at a Water Street house. Maggie pleaded not guilty to running a house of ill fame. the others denied involvement as inmates. After testimony and remarks by witnesses, Conaway sentenced one defendant to 10 days and $100 fine, and fined the other two $25 each. Court recessed to resume later.
A condensed report from a 1920 census study notes rising numbers of married individuals in the United States, with 1 600 boys and 12 831 girls married by age 1. The analysis highlights trends across age groups, including a dip in marriage rates among younger men and increasing proportions of married women in the 35 to 44 age bracket, contrasted with earlier decades.
Funeral services for N C Dick enon will be held at the Central Cheitian church tomorrow night at 6 00 conducted by Rev. 1 6 oreo and the congregation. A large crowd is expected with final arrangements. Light vote unredacted Charleston Feb 18 reports a city bond issue of 480000 for tenet and other measures. Improvements include widening and extension of Washington and on streets with 350000 of funds paid to the state for oil capital property.
A federal court petition filed in Toledo this year led Bacon Brothers of Toledo to reveal the UMW Railway Laborers union case. The court action seeks appointment of a receiver for the union amid reported internal disputes and financial questions.
Unclear fragmentary notice references a Knight's Machine Show on East Park Ave with the name A. Tav or A. Tavor, listing contact 1145 J or 1949. Details are fragmented and incomplete.
A disputed convention struggle in Indianapolis centers on Howat and Farrington delegates with district tallies, and claims of legality leanings against the leadership. Delegates from multiple districts converge as routines and procedures spark debate about seating and authority.
Morgantown jurists decide evictions tied to mine housing amid union tension. The cases involve miners and company workers with ongoing occupancy disputes as local open shop sentiment grows. Local officials and union leaders comment on potential shifts while a separate obituary notes Mrs. Mary Jann Motter of Rivesville dies at home.
Fragmented OCR text shows figures submitted to government by operators. It references average figures for the division, a price of 4 dollars per ton, production and demand metrics, and distribution details for freight to retailers.
The report details 10 Mexican border troops and Ameri can units massed along the El Paso and Juarez sectors. Officers briefed on patrol movements with cavalry support and reinforced positions near Fort Bliss as tension rises over incursions and border control.
High School students presented a musical program featuring soloists such as Misa Ratherton Moorh and Carl toEifresh, with orchestral pieces including Dalila and Saens. After the program, a $100 prize essay contest winner was announced by the superintendent, discussing market themes.
Report from PAYETTEVILLE details a February attack on a Willing Branch Coat Company sub station supplying power, wrecked by dynamite. P A Grady testified about aiding the sabotage, with damages around 4600 dollars and participation linked to crews from Cletevill and Walrwood.
Report from Indianapolis dated February 16 cites Lewis and Green predicting rapid unionization of all West Virginia coal fields. Mentioned are William Green and John Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America noting challenges in several counties, with optimism that most mines will join the union soon. Continues on page four.
The Monongahela valley hosts a large Pythian event with a Masonic style pageant by Lodge No. 30 and Tau Temple No. 89. A parade is set for 3 pm with a 5:30 free banquet. special train service from Clarksburg to Morgantown and Parkersburg is planned. Officers, honors, and a vow to initiate new candidates frame the long, community event in Morgantown and surrounding towns.
A jury returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree after deliberation this morning. The court postponed sentencing pending motion practice, while defendant George Allen and Claude Bogue faced separate charges and fines were imposed on others.
New York Pet Rickard was indicted on abduction and assault charges by a grand jury. The indictments allege he abducted and assaulted Alice Ruck and another girl, aged around 16. Rickard appeared at a matinee and pleaded not guilty, with bail set at $19,000 to cover both indictments.
In Cortex Florida a Ringling yacht explosion wounded Joan Magling and five others, while Captain George Minnley’s life was saved by Sergeant Emmett Collins Me Milington. Fire control prevented broader damage as the crew fought the blaze and the engine exploded aboard.
Fragmentary OCR text reports possible postponement of the opening of a conference in London. The garbled lines hint at high stakes and a disrupted schedule, with references to key terms like priority, deliberations, and facilitation. No clear dates or participants could be confirmed from the readable fragments.
Confused report describes trains on the Huffalo express near Odenton Maryland disrupted by an incident described as corruption of line conditions. Several cars derailed injuring people none seriously. Authorities continued to control the scene as repairs began.
A fatal attack by bandits is reported in Chaï where a barber was killed. The incident was followed by a burglary and an attempted robbery at a nearby shop, with limited details available from the Pittsburgh office and local police notifications.
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