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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
7
The report discusses speculative activity in New York finance with emphasis on pools and cliques influencing prices. It notes irregular stock movements and hints at underlying energy in the market, referencing a Chicago event and the overall market tone.
The report outlines oil field activity in multiple counties, including Bonwell's bid for a lease interest on the Higginbotham farm and a restraining order issued. It notes drilling progress at various farms, map locations, and recent well results, with rival interests and court actions shaping ownership and profits.
Market notes show traded grain and produce volumes with prices and futures drive. References to corn and lard futures, with Liverpool market influence and August to September quotations, indicate mixed moves and notable open interest shifts.
In the Higlabotham farm region work last week drilled by J. J. Allen & Company for Nos. 2 and 3, with locations established. Dolmer BN Company reports four locations on Hay turd and is preparing two. Clayton Oil Company has made two locations.
Milas Amy Rogers Rico presented a piano recital at Normal School with both young and advanced pupils. Part I featured numerous pieces by Elizabeth Aking, Margaret Millon, Norma Hecker, and others, while Part II repeated selections from Tallant and Schumann with additional students performing.
The Mining Machine nine clashes with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at South Side Park in a twilight game. The two clubs will meet at Corneau Park Saturday for a 2:30 start after the Mining Machine’s recent appearances, including play against the Normal school and other amateurs.
Morgantown West Virginia June 8 Athletic Director Pyle of West Virginia University discussed slowing negotiations with Cathoo lic Tintvaraty for a game vs Morgantown on November 45 The WVU football schedule for next year nears completion with an option for September 33 and several open dates October 7. The schedule features four games remaining to be scheduled. Standings show various teams and tentative dates including November 26 Catholic University at home and November 10 West Virginia at Fairmont.
A garbled historical OCR snippet mentions WV football, schedules, and a cluster of named players and matches. It references Wright, F Brookes, Waldoer, and Jey Murray as notable rivals and hints at doubles play and tennis parallels, though the text is largely unclear and fragmented.
Harold Johnson reports a day of record breaking sprinting and hurdling. Bob Simpson, wearing two colors for Manor University, tied the world mark in the 120 yard hurdles at 14 seconds and set a 49 second time in the 220 yard hurdles. Alvin Keaina of Penn and Wendell of Harvard also excelled in the events. Simpson won the broad jump at 22 feet 10 inches, and his contemporaries set fast times in multiple races at Columbia, Missouri.
A fragmented sports column notes Harvard and Yale rowing quirks, boxing chatter, and a jumble of names and places. Mentions include Tod Town, Coney Island training, Harry Payne Whitney’s HWPA, Pipine Wack, and various teams and promoters amid scattered results and speculation.
Harvard football gains talent from Haughton trained staff with graduates and assistants joining teams across the country. Notable names include Edward Mahan from the University of Call, Donald Wallace from the University of Philadelphia, and Paul Withington among others. The piece notes strong demand for Haughton trained coaches and cites Harvard as well as other institutions courting these experts. The article also mentions ongoing schedule context and past games.
Yesterday results show Evansville 5 and Evansville 4, Evansville 4 at Porro House, Wheeling 6 at rants House. Lions and Wolves tonight. the league begins anew with hopes for strong performances from Linum and Bog's hive bats in what is described as the opening garde of the new league.
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