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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1922

Page

1

Coal shipments data reveal Friday load and regional distribution

The report lists Friday coal shipments from Northern Virginia mines and Maryland to Monongahela divisions, detailing tonnages loaded to Washington and Alexandria routes. It notes counts by division, with numbers for Monongahela Railway areas and several states, plus empties awaiting return.

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Coal mining course needs new West Virginia university building

The West Virginia Legislature will appropriate funds to erect a new building at Morgantown for the mining engineering department at West Virginia University. Prof. Callen described space constraints amid rising summer enrollment, noting strong coal mining growth and calls for state support. The Morgantown region’s coal work spurs state interest, with 600 men awaiting courses and classes expanding in early May as funding debates continue.

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Business Men to Elect Officers in Paiemont Meeting

The Business Men's Association of Paiemont will hold its annual meeting at 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the YMCA Auditorium to elect a board of directors and approve the year’s reports. Members include merchants, banks, publishers, and real estate agents. the organization runs a credit rating bureau similar to RG Dun and Company.

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Locals vote on affiliate ties in Northern West Virginia

Members of the United Mine Workers of America in subdistrict 14 and surrounding counties vote on affiliation matters. Balloting continues after April 1 with 14,000 members in the subdistrict and 9,000 in subdistrict 3, totaling about 22,000 in Northern West Virginia. Locales include Marion, Kanawha, Cabell, and others as the union plans ballots sent to Secretary William Gree in Indianapolis by March 9.

Minn Withers America Virginia Satda Wiliam Gree United Mine Workers of America Merchants’ Bank Indianapolis Sthwest Unifon Mooongalla Marion Hacknot West Virgin Caylor Braxton Preston Barbour Randolph Lewlaster Upanut Webster Nicholas ‘Banttes Charleston Seehwoka Cappion

Building Trade Impasse Frays City Construction

An Ot action report details a building trade stalemate in Fairmont as contractors and local union men clash over wages and project scope. A meeting at the Builders' Exchange outlined labor and open-shop questions affecting several city sites including the normal school and East Park Avenue residence. The conflict centers on wage rates and whether to proceed under a union or open-shop arrangement, with regular exchange meetings planned.

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Extra Elks Show Tonight At Hippodrome

An extra Elks performance is offered tonight at the Hippodrome after strong demand. Crowded capacity tonight prevents many from entering the main show. tickets priced at 1 dollar and 50 cents for the extra late program.

Elks Tonight Attra Hippodrome Aire Chaite Y Haldony

Bishop Gravatt to Speak Here Tonight and Tomorrow

The Right Reverend William Toyalt Gravatt of Charleston will preach at Christ P E church in the morning and conduct services at First M E in the evening as part of a union revival campaign ending tomorrow night. The campaign climax features Rev. R. T. Brows delivering a sermon at Glory Church with a call for local participation and reflection on missed opportunities.

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California Officers Doubt Field's Story

Los Angeles reports state police doubt the many details in the murder case of William Rosen mond Taylor. Investigators say they cannot verify allegations Field made to Boston authorities as doubts rise about the motive and evidence. Official inquiries at the time questioned the credibility of the self described witness and the timing of the statements.

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Harding Says Navy Personnel Should Be 80 000

Washington February 25 President Harding reportedly told a Republican committee at a White House conference that while navy personnel should be reduced, the total number of enlisted men ought not fall below forty thousand He also urged resistance to reducing air power and discussed graduation plans for Annapolis midyear amid broader military cuts. In addition a separate note mentions dying condition of attorney Gordie Son.

Harding Washington Fun White House Annapolle

Pacific Treaty Approved Today by Committee

A committee approved a Pacific treaty today marking progress toward formal adoption. The move signals bipartisan support and sets the stage for possible floor action in the coming weeks.

Four Power Treaty Reported By Senate Panel

Washington dispatch reports the four power pact and its naval limitations, plus reservations altered by a Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote. The panel adopted the pact and reservation plan after debates over implications for Japan and American commitments. Several Democrats and Republicans split on amendments, with administration opposition shaping the final stance.

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Booze Arrested With Five Pints In County Chase

County officers on patrol along Norwood Road chased two men carrying five pints of whiskey in hollowed packages. The suspects, William Todthman and others, were arrested and jailed on trial charges. The incident led to police court appearances as officers recovered the contraband and noted more liquor in later searches.

Edward Jal Heary Armesteal Nougaliela Indi Wiliam Todthman Fficera Norwood Sherman Lome J. M. Gregory Gregory Altri Smade

Fire Damages Basement of Intelligencer

A fire early this morning damaged the basement of the Intelligencer building. Estimated loss was about 915,000 with 20 to 25 people displaced. Firefighters discovered flames after 3 o clock, and the cause had not been determined at the time of report.

Intelligencer

Davis Calls Coal Men 10 Capital Dispute Splits Talks

A Washington dispute over coal miners wages and working conditions prompts calls for a joint conference. Operators claim it serves their interests to stabilize wages, with talks reportedly shifting to a possible formal discussion by April 1. Local officials in Fairmont have heard little about the matter amid broader union and employer tensions in Northern West Virginia.

Washington Secretary of Labor Fairmont George 3. Brackett West’ Virginia Usocial Hom Ila Atric Macquaery MrneRatls C.D. Robernsgo Robinson Coa Company Una Northern Wart Virginia

Child Burned Friday Dies in Hospital Here

Teresa Bruno 2 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Angelo rumo who was severely burned at street down on Chinlin street yesterday, died this morning at Conk hospital. The funeral will be paid tomorrow afternoon. Completa arrangements days for bie con cluded. Undertaker R C Jones rein charge.

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Eight Contenders Mate In Moi Sum Contests

A fragmented report notes eight contenders in a series of contests at Moi. Details are sparse, but the item records mating among contenders and implies a local event with communal interest. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable in the surviving text.

Local prep hoops round up notes and scores from Mackville games

A garbled report covers morning prep basketball action across Morgantown and neighboring towns. It notes Lepora leading a spirited effort, Corners and Fairview scoring battles, and the Fast Side squad posting a wide win margin as teams chase late-season momentum.

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