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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
1
The passage praises advertising for expanding access to goods, lowering prices, and creating demand that spurs invention and manufacturing. It credits ads with popularizing electric light, reliable plumbing, better baths, and new home conveniences, arguing advertising drives efficiency and national progress.
Mier trial of Agnes Pratitt, charged with a statutory offense, was scheduled before Judge E. M. today in the Criminal Court. The case arose from an appeal of Mayor Conaway's decision. a jury was dispensed, with Attorney Abert J. Kern and Shaw as counsel for the prosecution and defense, respectively.
Fragmentary Washington dispatch notes issues in coal industry OEE records. The text references interference and industry concerns, with unclear details about causes and parties involved.
The Kiwanis and Rotary game ended with Kiwanis committing 13 errors to Rotary’s 16 as play wore on. Ward Lanham shuffled Diven in a lively display, while Dan Block repeatedly reentered the game. The crowd saw a tense match with rivals lingering toward a season finale.
Marion county doctors met at the noon luncheon to plan a baseball team and set the final month meeting at the Fairmont Country Club with wives in attendance. A large attendance conducted routine business and discussed club plans.
Miss Floy E Miller aged 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs George B Miller formerly of Charleston died last evening at Richmond Virginia after an illness of tuberculosis She was a pupil at the Thomas C Miller school class of 1916 later graduated from Fairmont High School Survived by parents a sister Doris brothers Franklyn and George E Miller Jr The Millers resided in Charleston before moving to Richmond Virginia
A visit to the White House by Justice Day of the Supreme Court stirred speculation on succession to the late Edward Dougings White. He conferred with Mr Aarding and said he would soon depart for vacation in the capital.
Coroner Frank A. Lloyd presided as the coroner's jury met in the county court room to hear testimony on the found dead man identified as Rocco Vordiglion. A 38 caliber pistol is reported as the weapon. four bullet wounds were noted including a fatal head shot. Witnesses described locating the body near Pine Grove and notifying Sheriff Charlton.
A 24th gemiannual session of the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute debated coal seam formation. Keeley argued for cataclysmic outpourings forming seams over ages, a view met with mixed reception from geology minds and industry representatives. The meeting drew many operators and officials, with attendees from Montgomery Fairmont and Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association.
A report recounts Adam Lane and associates Blane Moore and George Alexander staging a parachute display on Memorial Day. The crowd gathered early at a bridge as the trio hyped the stunt with loud chants and excitement, drawing curiosity and a rising atmosphere.
The Business Men's Association reports about 60 new active members, bringing total membership to over 200. A June 10 general meeting will include a supper and allow new members to meet established businessmen and learn how the association operates. An officer plans to have a State Tax Commission official speak.
London reports the executive body of the coal miners union has issued a call for its affiliate groups to attend a conference Friday to discuss the strike situation. Yesterday’s private talks between coal owners and the miners’ executive body continued with no clear settlement.
In Tulsa Oklahoma on June 7 authorities filed charges against B Stratford and three other Black men for alleged leadership in the race riot aftermath last week. The group faces counts connected to the burning of the Negro district and subsequent violence as prosecutors pursue prosecution.
The derrick outfit and compressor were loaded on the Monongahela railway by the Cusay Construction Company yesterday. They will be sent to Aspingrall Pas over the D and Le lines today. H J Cramer rigging foremast on the new Monongahela river bridge left yesterday with his wife for Cleveland. The two office men will stay in Fairmont late this week to wind up work for the bridge project.
For rent a summer camp on the Valley River, completely furnished. Available by the week during June and July. Phone 280 R.
Government relations committee in Washington appointed a three member subcommittee to study declaring assigned coal cars lawful. Jenkins of Fairmont to join Washington task force as coal shipments in Monongalia division are tracked, with Monday output totaling 141 cars and regional production differing from two weeks prior.
A supplement to The West Virginian dated May 28 announces a new supply of the large explanatory bridge picture. Copies may be obtained for five cents each via The West Virginian office or any agent of The West Virginian.
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