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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
7
In Pittsburgh on June 19 traders faced a weak session with little change in key oil and gas stocks. Pure Oil advanced while others drifted as uncertainty from the Mexican situation loomed. overall activity was light and prices showed depreciation in several issues.
Chicago trading room reports a sharp drop in grain and produce as new crop expectations push prices down across wheat and corn. Wheat futures tumble with July slipping, while corn also weakens. oats fall as traders hedge against a harvest season driven by Kansas field prospects and European hedging pressure. Market mood reflects anxiety over fresh harvests and wider commodity hedging.
New York June 19 The closing of Iasi Wank s speculative market opened exceedingly quiet with prices generally lower. Traders noted a lack of momentum and weak volume as operators reduced activity to prevent further declines.
The week of development in Eastatu fields ends with Froalent Interent centered in Hope Naturel Gas's new discovery in Borsa diatriot. Wells in Ping Grove, Hall County, and Murphy area show several completions and prospects, including No. 1 on the A.B. Wilson farm and Nos. 2 and 4 on the Post-Ward fields. In Willem counties, multiple operators report tests with mixed results and plans for additional wells, while Grant district and Springtill town areas prepare for a surge of activity in the next two weeks, with eight to forty wells expected.
Irmont Niniogesa led a rugged battle as Mining Machine Men defeated Pulrview in a high scoring afternoon clash. Stalwart pitching from Cra Ston and Maught kept the game close while Aultaan contributed steady support with twelve solid innings and a strong defensive effort.
A compact recap of yesterday’s NL and Central League results with team scores and standings. Notable games include New York 11 over Cleveland 8, Port Philadelphia 4 over New York 11, and Washington 5 over St. Louis. Central action features Grant Rapas and Springfield pairings with listed scores and a shaky standing summary.
The notice outlines distribution for the 1916 17 automobile tags with June 20 expirations and a $10 fee. It highlights improved size, baked finish, and artistic design with blue numbers on white, stressing July 1 enforcement and penalties for noncompliance.
A garbled sports and local notices snippet mentions veterans, players, and names like Larry Doyle, Tris Speaker, Joe Jackson, and Ty Cobb. It mixes batting tallies, offseason talk, and a clippings fragment with discussions of Cubs, Nationals, and a county teachers meeting. A Wheeling death notice reports Sarah Hamilton aged 88 mislisted as female.
An organization named Athletic Association was established to supervise athletic events among West Virginia secondary schools. Bealeton High principal Benjamin M Willems was elected president, Wheeling High principal Ik Tok served as secretary-treasurer, and about forty schools joined as members.
Tennis season begins with a match at the YMCA courts as young players and enthusiasts gather for the start of a busy season. The event signals competitive tours to begin later in the week, with crowds expected to fill the courts and support local talent.
The YMC A Deagoe published its weekly schedule highlighting a top wrestler nicknamed Mousey. The list shows events from June 19 to June 25 with matches including Wednesday Litera and Friday Wolves versus Pant. The document references dates June 19 through June 25 and mentions multiple events and venues.
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