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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1922

Page

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Coal Mines Now Operating in Region Here

Officials confer at Clarkshoro with President Keeney as sixteen coal mines in Northern West Virginia show varied activity. Monday’s loadings total 477 empties across Monongah, Charleston, Connellsville, Cumberland, Morgantown, and Morgantown districts, with shifts and production differing by district and day.

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Mine Guard at Randall Beaten in Morgantown

Tennant, a mine guard, was beaten today near Randall while revolvers and rifles were taken from him by a crowd and destroyed. Sheriff W A Yost arrived after reports of shooting. the assailants were dispersed and arrests followed as Tennant could not identify his attackers.

Morgantown W. C. Tyauaut Scotts Tennant Menu Scott W. A. Yost Surente Gre Berne God

Labor Opposes Ship Subsidy Bill in Conerss Debate

In Cincinnati on June 13 the Ship Subsidy Bill faced unanimous condemnation by the American Federation of Labor and the International Seaman's Union. Andrew Arvseth said the measure will likely be reported to Congress with recommendations to enact it into law. The convention voted to wire a protest to congressional leaders opposing favorable action.

Cincinnati Coneriss American Federation of Lati Andrew Ff Arvseth International Seaman's Union Congress Uruseth

Coal Output in Coke Best Gains

Coal output in coke works shows best gains with weekly production the highest since the week ending April 2 at 2,077 carloads. Daily shipments across Monongahela and Charleston divisions, including 60 cars east, 12 east of Grafton loads, and 201 coal loads on the east division, indicate ongoing movement despite the strike. Northern West Virginia Coal Operators' Association secretary George S. Brankett to visit Mountain Lake Park with family. Consolidating Coal Co. engineer Frank Hea on West trip. Northern Virginia Coal Operators' Association directors to meet at Wald, Clarksburn.

Gobels Stovneville Coke Charleston Bo & di Grafton Be & OQ Monbu Sun Division BO & O Rersone Georer Brankett Northern West Virginia Coal Operators’ Association Mountain Lake Park Brackett Frank Hea

Harding undecided on Muscle Shoals policy

Washington June 14 President Harding was not yet fixed on Muscle Shoals and believes Congress should have full discretion in the matter according to authoritative White House statements.

Harding Washington Congress White House

Elks Prepare for Flag Day Parade at Loop Park

Clear weather expected for outdoor Flag Day events by the Fairmont Lodge of Elks at Loop Park at 6 00 pm. Automobiles will transport members of Grand Army of the Republic American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Womens Auxiliary Red Cross Salvation Army and related groups. The parade forms at Devens Building and proceeds via Adams street Fairmont avenue Eighth street Coleman avenue Seventh street to park where flag day rites commence. Clarence H Bloom reads the flag history and Rev Charles Baird Mitchell delivers the patriotic address with musical numbers under Charles F Bornefield and Robert Smith finals.

Heimtzelman Legion Postlab Adams Street Clevelagi] Avenue Knights of Pythies Hall Bel Stace Pythian Hall The Elks Eelek Loop Park Memtzelman Legion Women's Heintselmar Iis Rooms Forrest. DeBoll Newton Grupby W. D.richardson Cial Weleeatas Guere Benet RE Geant Wesnutander John Bach Jude Rolle J. Conley William Refee Howard Morgantown Clarksburg Charleston Parkersboro Wheeling Martinsburg Grafton Weston Bluefield Fairmont Indoe of Elks Grand Army of the Republic American Legion Veterans of Poreira Wars Womens Auxiliary American Lesson Boy Scouts Red Cross Salvation Army Devens D. de Cobnn Teparane Fairmont Avenue Eighth Street Coleman Avenue Seventh Street Park Clarence H. Bloom Charles Baird Mitchell Charles F. Bornefield Robert Smith

Rival mobs clash in Belfast street confrontation

Rival mobs clashed in the York Street area of Belfast on June 13 as chaotic fighting erupted near a gathering. An object was thrown during the turmoil amid ongoing unrest.

Belfast York Streat

Sheriff to Collect Delinquent Personal Property Taxes

Charleston June 15 A move to intensify efforts to collect delinquent personal property taxes was announced by State Auditor John Bond in letters to county clerks. The letter notes counties may turn delinquent lists over to sheriffs or constables for collection if the court deems taxes collectible, with fees paid within statutory limits.

Charleston John Bond jBlate Soulo Prielur End Lst

Decrees Entered in Circuit Court Across Several Cases

Judge W S Meredith chaired a busy session with numerous decrees and judgments issued in Circuit Court. Decrees of sale and judgments totaling thousands of dollars were entered in cases including Herman S. Waller vs Weisral Carbonic Co and Federal Carbonic Co. Other judgments covered Mathieson Akai Works, East Side Garage, Morgantown Lumber Co, Tom Mavick, George Oreskovicc, and estate matters of C L Cotterill and George Thomas. An injunction-related damages decree was also recorded.

W. S. Meredith Circuit Court Herman Waller Weisral Carbonic Cm Mech Met Abe. Co Federal Carbonic C C. L. Cotterill Re. Grant Thomas George Thomas J. M. Barrack United States Fidelity and Gaaranty Co

Trial Delays In Justice Court Reported Delays

Trial delays involve Bud Lewis and Tony Massad in a justice court setting. Massad faced armed carry charge with $290 bond posted. Bud Lewis to be tried for brewing at 6 PM, postponed to Friday 3 PM. Fred Haskins waived grand jury action after appearing before Justice Blocher. Rosie Venesky admitted guilt to moonshine at home, fined $100 and ordered to 30 days in county jail.

Tony Massad J. L. Blocher Massica Justice Blocher Bud Lewis MNR Marcrove Fred Haskins Robert Worthington Ja. Blocher Hawkins Worthington Rosie Venesky Dakota Mines Blocher

Attempt to dynamite reservoir gate in Coventry

Providence Rhode Island June 13 National Guard troops moved from Pawtuxet Valley to Coventry where an attempt to dynamite the south gate of the Flat River reservoir dam was revealed If successful the flood would have released millions of gallons of water and caused serious damage to the region

Providence R. I National Guard Pawtuxét Valley Flat River Coventry

M P and R Co to fix tracks on Fairmont Ave

Following a morning conference with city officials Captain Alexander of the M P and R Co announced plans for major track improvements costing about 75000 dollars. New rails from Adams Street head to Quincy Street top of the hill will be laid and repairs on Pennsylvania Avenue made. East Side work accounts for 39000 dollars and will finish paving and track installation to end the sinking on Fairmont Avenue. Traffic will not be stopped during reconstruction and work could extend into summer.

Cit George Dr. Alexander Blaine Moore W. C. Sline Alxander Traction Company City Times Pairman Svenua Quincy Street Pennsylvants Avenue Fairmont Avenue Locuse Avenue Fairmane Avenue Loruet Avenue Tufore Adams Street Quincy Ereet Pennsylvania Avenue Woolnen Buey

Men Arrested in Mvey Case Held in County Jail

George Savarreno and Steve Moreska are held in the county jail connected to the shooting of Captain and Mrs. Clarence Q. McVey. They were arrested last night by county officers after information from Captain McVey, who was released from a local hospital days ago. They were brought before Prosecuting Attorney Frank R. Amos this morning for questioning as the latter considered extending their detention. The pair share a shanty in Carolina. Sugerrenp was arrested the day after the shooting but released five days later. One arrestee was found with a blood-stained shirt, which Amos will examine to confirm if the stains are blood.

George Savarreno Steve Moreska Clarence QO. McVey Captain McVey Frank R-Amor Wi H Carolina Sugerrenp Amos

Infant Johnson Girl to Be Buried Tomorrow

Margaret Frances Johnson seven months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Johnson, died at 2 AM at their home in Broomfield. The body will be taken to the grandparents Mr and Mrs Quinns home in Broomfield for funeral services tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be in the Moss Rug Cemetery Aye Carpenter and Ford.

Margaret’ Frances Johnson J. D. Johnson Broomfield Tie Lnmtenl Srs. Quinn Ane Mintia Mof Carpenter and Ford

Hallanan Wins in Ousting Procedure

Charleston June 19. Rocke Fayre County assessor ordered to turn over office to John Lt Hyam sperial desessas by writs of mandamus. Tax Commission appointed Ryan 45 special assessor after finding Rocke undervalued property. Roache’s lawyers vow to resist state action as constitutional officers control offices.

Charleston Rocke Fayre John Hyam Sperial Desessas Cireule Court Tuiay Tax Commissiongs Halatutn Ryan Rocks Alhouigh Te Evante Weresso Hallanay Hall Roche Bud Fin Rooche Hallanasy

Sutherland Raps Naval Officials Over Kaplan Case

Washington June 13 Senator Sutherland Republican West Virginia denounced alleged discrimination against Ensign Kaplan of the Annapolis Naval Academy class. He charged Kaplan faced stigmatization for his nationality with his name omitted from the class roll and biography page. Other senators joined in urging inquiry and academy officials to take responsibility.

Washington Naval Academy At Annapolis Leopard’ Kyplans Meston W Va Senate Suterland West Virgina Kaplan Sutherland Ensign Kaplan Nam Pasponsi Academy Enster Kaplan

Fines levied on 39 at Somerset for contempt ruling

In Somerset Pennsylvania on June 33 twenty-nine men and ten women were found guilty of contempt of court for violating an injunction restraining union miners from interfering with Consolidation Coal Co plants. Three union officers were fined and paroled for six months, while the other defendants received $100 fines plus costs and six months parole. Women faced lighter fines of 76 each and six months parole. Six other defendants will be sentenced later. illness kept them from appearing.

Somerset Blestecker United Mine Workers of America Consolidation Coal Co George Wasner John Uhrin Tom Rustovich W. Grif- Ath Consolidation Company I Concern Biesecker

Proposal to pay soldier bonus in cash surfaces in Senate

A proposal was made in the Senate to authorize a cash soldier bonus funded by special taxes on banks and the use of interest on government bonds. Senator Lad, a Republican from North Dakota, presented the plan on June 15.

Ashington Senate Lad Republican North Nakotay

Murder in First Degree Verdict in West Virginia Case

The jury returned a murder in the first degree verdict in the Wilburn case over the killing of Deputy Sheriff Sonn Gore during Logan County disturbances. Opening statements outlined a band of armed men led by Reverend Wilburn. witnesses described gunfire that killed Gore and two others. Testimony covered the deputies' deaths, the marchers’ actions at Blair, and threats against officials as the trial opened in Charles Town.

Charles Town Wilburn Sonn Gore West Virginia Deldis Sm C. A. Osenton Gore Qstenton Blairy Logan County Coulf Depuy Lefense Brinkman Blair Methedy Ulgsan Blairi Gape Muncy Cafargo Muney I. James M. Mason Defense Counsel Woods Elma Gore Woodsystif Logan Anenstell Hts

Hearing on Injunction to Be Held Next Saturday

A fragmented notice states a hearing on an injunction scheduled for next Saturday. The article references unions, a coal facility, and a company with tensions over holding practices and speech restrictions at a location in Vint Paong, mentioning non union operations and a regional assembly.

Vinton Collerlexs Wes Theevintony Vint Paong Sasial

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