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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1922

Page

2

Property values rise 75 percent in county for 1922

Property assessments in Puicionti and Marion County show a 75 percent increase for 1922 with revised figures near two million dollars in the neighborhood. The board of equalization, including R. J. Euan, W. H. Bunner and others, will review books in July, examining tax dates across Grant, Fairview, Lincoln and Union townships. If assessments hold, a tax levy reduction of about 1.5 percent is anticipated, lowering the average bill by roughly 140 dollars in some districts.

Puicionti Marion County Euam W. H. Bunner Tohem Hi Slbas Grant Lincoln Meguly Fair Sul Winheld Union Senate Board of Public Works Walter S. Hallanan Fairmont

National junior swimming champion crowned in New York

Ethel McGlary of the Women’s Swimming Association of New York won the national 50 yard junior title at the Brishta Beach meet. The article also notes tax law changes, assessment standards, and state officials urging compliance, plus a brief, scattered reference to Canada’s naval personnel and ships.

Oise Ethel McGlary Wamen's Swimming Association New York jTaces Brishta Beach N.Y

Neely’s dramatic bid alters senatorial race dynamics

Washington June 13 The West Virginia party fight for the Senate pivots as Neely issues a sensational challenge shaking up rivals Chilton Cornwell and Mizpatrick. Neely announces by pivots against Wilson and the League, triggering shock among key leaders and triggering changes in planning for the Democratic primary.

Contenders Form in Democratic Senate Nomination

Rumors swirl over who will run as a Democratic candidate for the senatorial nomination. Former Senator Chilton, ex-Congressman Neely, and others are discussed as potential entrants. Governor Cornwell is noted for swift decision on his own plans. The scene in Washington politics centers on whether Neely stays in or exits.

Washington Cornwell Neely Hampshire Sage Democratic Party Keng Chilton Anyody

Wu Pei Fu Named Minister of War in Peking Cabinet

Peking June 14 General Wu Pei Fu rising Chinese military figure after defeating Chang Tso Lin has been chosen minister of war. Dr Wang Chung Hui will be minister of justice. Dr W W Yen reappointed as foreign minister and acting premier, possibly premier if Wh Ting Fang declines premiership.

Peking Associated Press Wu Pei- Fu China Chang Tso-Lin Wang Chung-Hui W. W. Yen Li Yuan-Hung Yen Wh Ting-Fang Canton

Ford offers reduced freight rates on Detroit Toledo & Ironton railroad

Washington June 14 proposals by Henry Ford to cut social rates on the Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railroad, once suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission, were approved to take effect today after a final decision by the commission.

Washington Henry Ford Detroit, Toledo, & Ironton Interstate Commerce Commission Commission

Chicken Supper Served by Diamond Street Ladies Aid

The Diamond Street Mr. Church Ladies Aid Society will hold a chicken supper Thursday from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Menu includes fricasseed chicken mashed potatoes green beans slaw rolls butter jelly pineapple sundae and coffee with tickets at 75 cents selling rapidly. Also reports a large all day quilting by Julia Bonifield Mission Circle at Mrs. Cecil Jenkins home. Funeral arrangements noted for Mrs. Leonard Meredith in Meadowdale.

Ladies’ Aid’ Society of The Diamond Street Church Cecil Jenkins Dearborn Street Julia Bonifiela

President Restored After Deposition in Constituent Assembly

The deposed leader Murkuloy is restored to power as head of government by the Constituent Assembly, resuming his post after a period of removal.

Eiesident Murkuloy Hee

Denham First Co Opens New Furniture Store at 221 Monroe Street

New furniture store opens at 221 Monroe Street next to Woolworths offering a complete line of furniture, carpets, stoves, paints and wallpaper. Trade-ins and repairs noted. Located at the corner of Jackson and Jefferson streets formerly home to Our Old Store Corner.

Jackson and Jefersou Streets Monroe, Street Monroe Street Set Denham First Co Woolworths

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