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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
4
A patch from St Aula discusses West Virginia politics and the push for general tax revision amid postprimary dissatisfaction. The piece notes flaws in the state primary law, election officer duties, and calls to reduce red tape, while reflecting on broader election-year tensions and public reactions.
A fragmented description notes farm life with colors and decor ideas. It mentions a Midlina man outlining farming runs, yellow barns and outbuildings, white trim, and cattle with yellow bodies and white markings. A shepherd dog is described as yellow with a white head mark.
The record covers a Wheeling hearing on motor fuel pricing and fuel station practices. Notable figures include M. R. Sweeney, George McGuirts, and CL, Me Tro stringo, plus West Virginia attendees James R. Burpis and Nen Watling. The draft restates concerns about price per gallon and conduct in the oil trade, with mentions of a special train schedule and graduation notices for local schools.
The text records changes in postmaster nominations and commissions, naming Julia Keeney of Diamond and various others in Kanawha and surrounding counties. It notes an order to discontinue the Marter office in Pocahontas County with mail redirected to Augment, reflecting ongoing postal adjustments.
Weston residents Chipps and Pape family ties noted with social honors. Fire at a dwelling near May bust left most goods saved as families relocate to a barn. Local clergy assignments include Rev. C B Mexhdith at the Methodist church. Parkersburg report covers a court order for a statewide governor recount in Wood County starting today.
A garbled column by Red describes irrational talk about German submarines reaching New York Harbor and clashes over editorial pieces. A June Charleston dispatch reports Henry Volo, a deputy, shot and killed by a Black suspect near Ronda, with a posse pursuing the fugitive Dew Inick Acormbia after a claim of fatal injuries.
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