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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
7
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange was light as sentiment remained unsettled by the Chicago Republican Convention and early ballots. Investors waited for the Hughes nomination outcome, unsure how the news would influence deals if it had arrived sooner.
Pittsburgh stock market last week showed firmer tone with Dusless activity totaling 27 277 shares and 15 000 in bonds. Oil and gas shares led gains while American Window Glass cooled. Higginbotham farm gusher spurred new drilling in Mannington district West Virginia as operators seek new producing territory. Hope Natural Gas on Nicholason farm posted 170 barrels in first 24 hours, signaling more development in Doddridge county.
A long sport notes item highlights the Athletics earning praise from a National League umpire at a dinner for fairness. It weaves in baseball topics, chess comments, and upcoming games, including a twilight Indians versus Giants match at South Side Park and a note on Dancing Class signups for summer sessions.
Grain and produce prices fell sharply as European markets failed to respond to Friday’s advance. July soy closed at 31.04% and September at 31.06% while corn and oats dipped and provisions eased. The market cited ample spring crop marketing due to rain and better weather, reducing cash demand in the South.
In Creek Troy district and surrounding areas, multiple drilling actions continue. Companies such as Lee Ote Oil, Hope Natural Gas, and Roane Development advance second tests on farms including Jones Run Spencer Little Kanawha and Roane County sites. Activities cover Youk heirs farm Laurel Fork J K Knight farm W Short farm J B Post farm and others with rigs preparing or drilling at No 6 and sand tests this week.
Dorothy Klump, six, trained at Turngemeinde at age four after fear held her back. She progressed from water wings to swimming 440 yards or a mile with ease, earning praise from instructor Noah Mars during a recent exhibition. Her early lessons began in May 19M with a seaside stay and September pool resumption.
Monongah baseball nine defeated Clarksburg at Traction Park in a tight contest 2 to 1. The winner rallied with two runs in the ninth after McGraw’s walk, an error by P Prage, and Burnett’s single. Key plays featured Toothman, Spray, and Broward in the late surge. Monongah’s Kentwell and Burnett starred on the mound and field. Other league results included Chicago over Washington 5 to 0 and Detroit defeating New York 4 to 1.
A swimmer showcased strong skills with front and back dives and a head roly-poly, then last June swam a mile in the Schuylkill River in 51 minutes, earning points toward a possible 20.
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