Senate Defers Soldier Bonus Debate Amid Tax Plan Doubts
Washington June 8 An effort to present the Soldier Bonus bill to the Senate was blocked by Senator Williams Democrat Mississippi who said he did not speak for the minority. Senator Robinson Democrat Arkansas disagreed, urging the measure be clear on veterans benefits and expectations. The debate reflected concerns over procedure and broader fiscal impact, with further discussion promised on a later page.
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Washington
Senate
Williams
Mississippi
Robinson
Arkansas
Take No Prisoners Belfast Flux War Update
Belfas t remained in British hands as troops advanced to seize the salie fort overlooking the town. Be the fort was captured by British forces and the town occupied by loyalist units with reports that Be leek was retaken without loss of life and captives taken. A British column moved from Logherne toward Be leek by nightfall, supported by armoured cars, artillery and engineers. Engagements began at Be leek at 1 o clock with rifle fire and artillery, while negotiations between Irish and British authorities continue in London.
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Belfast
Associated Press
Bellece
Salie
Bellos
Newtownards
Balleek
Halleek
Fermanagh-Donegal
Bekleek
Shoragot Logherne
Beleec
Oughers
Lannches
Jake Small
Torreo
Beleck
Spinosa Case Jurors Discharged After Week of Deliberation
In Parkersburg on June 8 the jury in the Spinosa contempt case was discharged after a week of testimony and deliberation. The panel stood 4 to 3 in favor of conviction before deadlock. The trial involved Ramon Spinosa of Wellston and the West Virginia Pittsburgh Coal Co on an injunction violation. The case will resume at the Elkins term with additional related prosecutions pending.
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Parkersburg
Thesirr Vipetha
Ramon Spitinsa
Wellstarg
Fed
United States Court
Wellsboro
West Virginia-Pittsburgh Coal Co
Spinosa
Mipe
Srto 4
Judes Baker
Spinose
Elkins
Pittsburgh
Coal Co
Judge Day
Fairmont Normal Model School Opens Monday
Fairmont Normal Model School opens Monday June 12 for first four grades. Nine weeks term with skilled teachers. No tuition. Make arrangements with Miss Blanche Gibson Normal School.
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Blanche Gibson
Normal School
Regional coal mine activity shows gains in Northern West Virginia
Northern West Virginia mines report higher output and more mines at work on Wednesday. B and O Monongah and Morgantown districts led with 89 and 34 cars respectively, while overall loading rose to 21 cars above Monday. Eviction actions were heard against five former Delmar Coal Co workers with five days to respond.
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Bofors S. A. Posten
Morgantown
Delmar Coal Co
UTELLUMS By TALL and Other Floral Parody
A verse poem repeats the refrain Let others chant rosesred while praising the early onion and garden produce. The speaker counters with rustic imagery of lettuce sprouts as adoration, contrasting refined scent with simple harvest, and ends by reiterating the line Let others chant ROSESRED.
Leonard Denies Neglect Charges Against Him
Dallas D. Leonard city electrical inspector denies neglect accusations from local electrical contractors. He says no cases of willful neglect exist, would investigate any reports, and is open to a meeting with contractors to review city electrical inspection practices with Daniel Maurer of Fairmont Electric Service Co. and City Clerk Luke Arnett.
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Fairmont Board of Affairs
Dallas D. Leonard
Monroe Street
City
Mr. Leonard
City Electrical Inspecta
Ltold
Daniel Maurer
Fairmont Electric Service Co
Luke Arnett
Wagon mines here loading more coal in Fairmont
The wagon mines on the Morgantown and Kingwood Railway and the B&O divisions report rising coal production this week. Ten cars loaded this week, with three Monday, two Tuesday, and three Wednesday on the Morgantown line. Three cars loaded Tuesday on the Connellsville division.
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Walker's
Fairmont
Mongngab
Morgantown
King- Wood
Connellsville
Court Modifies Borderland Coal Case Injunction
In Richmond Virginia this June the U S Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion modifying the injunction granted by Federal Judge McClintic for Borderland Coal Co and others against the United Mine Workers of America. The ruling sends the case back to West Virginia courts on the merits and narrows the scope to protect company officials and employees and those seeking employment from interference or property damage.
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Richmond
McClintic
West Virginia
Borderland Coal Co
United Mine Workers of America
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Martin A. Keane
C. A. Wood
Edmund Waddill, Jr
Memorial services for Fairmont lodge No. 2 1 0 C F
Fairmont lodge No. 2 1 0 C F holds annual memorial services at 8 PM Sunday in the First Methodist Church with Rev C H King delivering the address. Members meet at 6 PM at the old Normal School Building, proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery to decorate graves, then return for 8 PM services. Rebekah lodge joins. Mannington lodge invited.
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Fairmont Lodge No
C. F
First Methodist Church
C. H. King
Fairmont auto dealer on trial in federal court
Frank Snyder of Fairmont faces federal charges for receiving and selling a $3,300 car stolen in Braddock Pennsylvania and shipped across state lines. Prosecution says Spyder and Dominick Violetta conspired to move the vehicle to Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson of Fairmont in July 1921. car later recovered. Defense argues Snyder acted in good faith after acquiring the car, unaware of its theft. The original owner was Charles J. Maderella of Braddock. Violetta, tied to the theft, remains at large.
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Parkersburg
Frank Snyder
Fairmont
Braddock
Spyder
Dominick Violetta
Elizabeth Anderson
Clay D. Amos
Mark Hanna
Snyder
Anderson
Charles J. Maderella
Violetta
Sorder
Chicago man to speak at Fairmont Normal commencement
Dr. William B. Owens of Chicago Normal College will deliver the principal address at the Fairmont Normal School commencement. The event is set for 10 o clock tomorrow morning in the school auditorium.
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Chicago
William B. Owens
Chicago Normal College
Fairmont Normal School
Lost package at Fairmont and Gaston Avenues
Brief notice states a lost parcel described as containing trousers and gingham fabric. The owner may identify the contents and return the item to 725 Virginia Avenue, Ste Ward. A contact is requested for retrieval.
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Fairmont
Gaston ‘Ave
7Th St
Virginia
Phang
West Virginia's potential urged for outside notice by Harman
Pittsburgh leader P C Harman urged promoting West Virginia to the world highlighting mineral wealth, gas output, and manufacturing opportunities. He cited coal beds, gas production, favorable farming land, and growing industry as reasons to attract investment and residents to the Mountain State.
Bankers from Group Six Gather for State Association Session
Bankers from all thirteen counties in group six of the West Virginia Bankers Association and others from outside the group convened at the Country Club for a two session program this afternoon and evening. Captain G AM Alexander of Monongahela Power and Railway welcomed attendees. Oscar C Wilt of Empire National Bank answered. Roundtable talks on banking issues followed with a banquet at 6 30 p m. Mr Neely, a Democratic Senate candidate, was toastmaster. Alexander, Pittsburgh club president of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, will speak on cooperation between officers and employees. Dr Willard Scott of New York will give a humorous address.
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West Virgity Bankers’ Association
Ptay
State Association
Country Club
G- AM. Alexander
Monongahela Power & Railway Co
Oscar C. Wilt
Empire Naional Bank
Clarkshire
M. Neely
United State
Alexander, Duabarges
Pittsbargi
Pennsylvania Bankers’ Assolation
Willard Scott
New York
Fence ordered moved by city
Giovanni and Camella Derrtiget must remove a fence around a 16 by 40 foot strip of Front Street East Site after a special session of the Pairmont Board of Affairs. The board considered their garden claim but found no fault, noting a deed and street rights. No fine was imposed.
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Giovanni
Camella Dertiget
Front Street
Pairmont Board of Affairs
Derriggis
Dornigels
C. W. Brandon
Mes
Levi B. Harr
Eastern coal shipments rise on Monongah B&O division
Eastern coal shipments off the Monongah Division B&O show a lift with 63 carloads shipped Wednesday versus 67 on Tuesday, while western shipments remain limited. Production signals weaken on Monongah. Monday strong at 20 cars, but Tuesday and Wednesday totals drop to 12 and 15. Railroad fuel loading is down on Monongah and Charleston divisions with B&O/G dominating tonnage, as Pittsburgh sales manager Pearson notes in the Fairmont region.
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Daly Railroad
Monongah Division
Harleston
Sutherland to Speak Here at Chautauqua Jubilee
Senator Howard Sutherland will speak here on June 17 under railroad Chautauqua and Jubilee sponsorships. The Chautauqua runs June 15 16 17 at the National Normal School grounds. Governor John Jagg and editor GC Ogden are among expected attendees.
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Howard Sutherland
Thenaial Normal School
Mont Avenue
Ogden
Wheeling
F. E. Sapp
Ghereven
Ling
John Jag
Sutherland
Chautaugue
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