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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1922

Page

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Coal Loading Peaks in North West Virginia Mines

Miners in North West Virginia reported a coal loading peak on Thursday with 455 cars moving across Monongah Morgantown Cumberland and Wheeling divisions. Output rose in Monongah and Charleston districts with 108 and 16 loads respectively, while other divisions showed gains within the last week.

Twen-Union Northpriest Virginia Basie West Virginia Monongah Bilestad Connellseil Connellseil Wigs Cumberland Morgantown Kinewood Jorgintown & Wheeling Onpigahela Westerland Belington, Weaver & ‘Mhern Harvey Charleston North West Virginia

Hot Ohio primary predicted with many filings in race

Columbus report notes a crowded June primary as Democratic and Republican hopefuls file for governor and U S Senate. Key names include Charles L. Enright, Beetham, Thompson, Smith, Pay, Durand, Harry Clay Smith, and Supreme Court Justice James Johnson. US Senator contenders include Pomershne and Dick with others possible. Party lines shift as filings close in.

Columbus Ohio United Saepse Withdenyer Davis Zanesrito Arthurs H. Pay Cleveland C! Hemar Durand Cochoctod Harry Clay Smith A. Viow Denaney New Philadelphia Supreme Court James Johson Sprinsfield Thomas J. Duthe East Liverpool State Industrial Commission United States Avec Pomersne Canton United State Simeon Tt Fees Yellow Sprincs Charles Dick Akron Sonu A Arnold Ata Dy Wood Sanrivsky

Utellums From West Virginia Distorted Image

A fragmentary regional piece laments misperceptions of West Virginians by the eastern press. It asserts local identity against stereotypes, claiming poverty and danger are overstated while defending rural life and values amid scattered dialect and garbled spellings.

Willys Plant Bid In By Durant Motor Co Today

Properties of the Willys Car corporation at auction in Alizabeth New Jersey today by Durant Motor Co. draw bids near 9.59 million with a second offer from Maxi Motor Co. The plant covers 27 acres with an estimated value around 11.9 million and awaits judge Bodine in the federal district court at Newark.

Alizabeth Willys Durant Motor Car Co Tor Maxi Motor Co Mush Judige Bodine Federal District Court Newark

Annual Visit to the County Home by W.O.T.U. and W.C.T.U.

The W O T U and W C T U plan an annual visit to the County Home. Members are invited to join the Sunday afternoon trip, meet at 2:45, and donate automobiles and canes plus bring flowers. The party will also visit the Yadhi and hospitals, says County Superintendent Py Bo Swearingen of Waver Biselon Wark.

W. C. Tt. Bs Elso Yadhi Py BO Swearingen Supl Wawer Biselon Wark

112 Students of Normal School Granted Diplomas

Dr William B Owen of Chicago delivered the commencement address as 112 students at Fairmont State Normal School received diplomas. The ceremony opened with a calvary sermon, musical selections, and diplomas presented by Thomas C Miller, with brief remarks on education’s progress and future responsibilities.

Lyndred Fairmont State Normal School Thomas C. Miller Exercia William B. Owe The Normal College Chicago Tae R. T. Welln Methodist Episcopal Church, South Morris-Harvey College Barboursville Katherine Beltz— Shooter Owen Miller Charles Barril Mitchell Joseph Roster Mr. Mitchell Mlowing Owens Lack Daisy Cross Anne Bogdonovich Hs Normal West Virginian E. 3. Lively Laura Lewis Wen Joseph Rosier Wiliam B. Owens America Lfe

Dry Officer Accused of Violating Laws in Martins Ferry

Health Commissioner Shannon Tilton swore out a warrant for Prohibition Officer John Jiddings charging him with violating sanitary laws after allegedly throwing home brew into Martins Ferry streets. The warrant was issued in Squire Thomas Seyne's court, with efforts to resolve the matter without trial.

Martins Perry Ohio Tune I Martins Ferry Shannon Tilton Todayy John Tris Squire Thomas Seyne

British Irish clash and Belfast tensions report

June 9 reports of exchanges of shots between British troops occupying Belfast and Irish forces ending in calm. Refugees allowed to return. A Pettinger visit to Belfast led Bates to hear Loyalist concerns over military withdrawal, urging twenty four hours notice. Heavy sniping from Free State side near Fermanagh Cavan border with no casualties.

Belfast Associated Press Befleek Petigoe Home Bates Petligoe Irish Republican Army Free State Fermanagh Cavan Ulster Special

Abduction Reported Involving Sullivan And Moyd Case

An investigation began after Robert W. Sullivan and Miss Ruby Moyd reported they were seized while seated in an automobile in front of Moyd's home. Sullivan described abductors in regalia resembling Ku Klux Klan attire, with four men driving him away and three taking Moyd to a second vehicle. The pair were driven about three miles into the country and released after a so-called lecture, with Sullivan warned not to be seen with Moyd again.

Sanderson Robert W. Sullivan Mics Ruby Moyd Sullivan Beth Bone

Former Fairmont Man Dies in Pittsburgh

A message reports George Lantz of Pittsburgh died suddenly from heart trouble. Former Fairmont resident, he lived here until about ten years ago and was brother in law of C. O. Parker. The body will be brought home tomorrow for burial. funeral arrangements await arrival.

George Lantz Pittsburgh Mr. Lantz C. O. Parker Pennsylvania Avenue

Pope Sets November Consistory for New Cardinals

Rome June 9 Pope Pius has chosen to hold his first consistory in November to create new cardinals. Monsignor Giovanni Bancagno apostolic delegate of the United States is cited as a likely draw for the red hat, with the Archbishop of Genoa named as a probable addition, according to Vatican circles.

Rome Associated Press Pius Vatican Benedict Iu Vatican Giovanni Bancanno United States Genoa

Storm damage in Sistersville after torrential rain

In Sistersville, Gardners, farmers and residents assess losses from a forty minute downpour that caused rivers to spill from banks. Tan Yard Run rose to ten feet in thirty minutes, washing away a foot bridge and carrying a car down McCoy Avenue.

Sistersvill Tan Yard Run Sistersville McCoy

Four bodies recovered from Wisconsin River tragedy near Mather Normal

In Wausau Wisconsin on June 9 the bodies of three women students from Mather County Normal School and a man who tried to rescue them were recovered from the Wisconsin River. The girls had been swimming during a graduation ceremony when they were swept away yesterday in front of many classmates.

Wausau Wis Mather County/Normal School Wisconsin

Neely Election Talk Sparks Watson Fight and Feuds

A political firestorm surrounds Maj. M. M. Neely as Democratic papers praise him while the Watson organization wavers. The Times questions his ties to Watson and hints at a split within the party. Reports cite past vote counts in Marion County and concerns over his independence from party bosses. Local Republicans, including H. C. Ogden and Judge James A. Meredith, travel through Wheeling as Morgantown stops are noted and speculation grows on future candidacies.

Watchman Wheeline Resister Clarksburg Maj. M. M. Neely Democratic Party United States Watson Times Major Neely Hayle Father Papa Watson Organization Clarksbre Charleston Fie Fairmont W. E Chilton Chilton Charleston Gazette Jozsing C_ Ws Watson Marion County Belne Ben Rosenbloom Neely Arthur Kuntz Ion Nealy Oxiien H.C. Gaden Pallmont Ogden Morgantown Wheeling James A. Meredith Supreme Court of Appeals Yack Juder | Meredith W.S. Swizer Fairview Amos Telephone Co House of Delecates Dege Tyre

Bootleggers Target Honey Flavored Mash Alcohol

Astoria Oregon authorities report bootleggers distilling honey flavored mash alcohol in Clatsop County. County agent McMindes notes widespread illicit activity, with stills operating in secluded spots and mash waste attracting pests, endangering public health.

Astoria Ore Dune Tyney Clawson Causey McMindes

Snyder Freed in Federal Court

Frank Snyder, a Parkersburg mobile dealer, was freed in federal court on a case claiming he sold a stolen automobile once in interstate traffic. Judge Baker ruled the vehicle had ceased to be in interstate commerce before the sale, after lingering in a Fairmont garage for weeks.

Frank Snyder Mont Dutamobile Braddock Baker Parkersburg Fairmont Snyder Clay D. Amos Mark Hanns Parkersbure Cass Sruder Ine Serjay Tony Moreel Starkebure Patsy Gorby Wheeling

Filling Station No.2 to Open in City Drive-In Complex

The Mountain State Oil & Gas Co will open Filling Station No.2 on Paterson Avenue between Ninth and Tenth Streets tomorrow. The $10,000-plus drive-in features a brick and concrete lot, two Wayne gas pumps and four Wayne oil pumps on the central island, free air and water fixtures, and decorative lighting. The stylish building uses a Hucco Andrebgt texture with a projecting roof and brick pillars, with arches and approach paths by the front. Continued on page four.

Mountain State Oil & Gas Co Lfe Patrmont Avenue Ninth Tenth Streets Fize Wayne Wayne Oi Hhucco Andrebgt

Gompers to Open Talks on Carpenters Union Reconciliation

Cincinnati June 9 The dispute over the Carpenters Union withdrawal from the American Federation of Labor’s building trades division was not on the department’s agenda today Samuel Gompers president of the federation indicated plans to reopen discussion tomorrow No agreement on reconciliation had been reached though.

Cincinnati Br Pre Associated, Press Carpentera’ Union Building Trades’ Department American Federatin of Labor Samuel Gompers Federation Gompers Carpenters Congress Tabor Metal Trades Department American Federation of Babar James O'Donnell Department Csu Risa

Marchers Stone Mine Attack Sparks Disorder in Monongah Region

A mob estimated 600 to 800 men from Monongah Kentucky and New England marched on the Hunsaker mine near Bentons Ferry, smashing trucks and damaging property. The mine owner fired on stragglers before retreating. officers issued warrants for several leaders and plan further arrests. The district awaits court action as investigations continue and the force remains on alert.

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