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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
1
Industrial reports show coal production reaching 500 carloads with six fewer mines active than yesterday. Strike disruptions persist across divisions including Monongahela and Baltimore Ohio, while some regions report gains in production and initiation of additional plants.
Hundreds of miners marching from Fairmont through Norwood and Fairmont avenues toward Hughes and Shamrock mines faced police supervision as Sheriff Charlton ordered them off the Hughes mine property. The crowd split, some seeking to interview workers, others planning to stay. Large trucks arrived, and the men moved onto city streets, stopping briefly near the river bridges before continuing through the South Side toward downtown.
Providence June 1 The shortage of dwellings nationwide is still seen as a multi year gap. John Sider manager of the cave development department United States Chamber of Commerce told the National Conference of Social Work that production must rise to reduce the deficit. He expects some prices to fall as new homes become affordable for more families though the pace may be uneven. He cautions against shortsighted cuts and urges preserving standards in size rooms and construction. Zoning regulation expansion is noted as a key progress point.
Twenty four teams in the league, divided into three groups of eight. Group A leader Owens Battle Co's Tabor team has clinched the group after completing schedule with one loss. Remaining matchups include Second Ward and Consolidation Coal, with Jobbers from Pairmant Supply leading their group yet facing tight competition.
B Fenton of Mannington is jailed on a bad check charge for $40 to Hal Tohaugh for an insurance policy. Committed by Justice J M Barrack of Mannington. Justice Harrack will preside over two more criminal cases next Monday involving Ham Gray and Bernard Richards, both accused of possessing cash.
Charles Town June 23 The jury trial in the Wilburn case over the killing of Logan deputy sheriff John Gore continues as attorneys argued on whether to seek first or second degree murder or manslaughter. The judge ruled the jury could not decide the verdict from the evidence and opening statements addressed violence by mine workers and the miners and mine owners amid labor unrest in Southern West Virginia last summer.
Reverend Mr. Pritchard leads a crackdown as thirteen automobile owners including prominent locals are summoned to police court for parking over ten minutes on Main street. Acting Mayor Arnett warns repeat offenders face fines and orders extra enforcement on Fairmont avenue and busy streets.
In Elkins West Virginia on June 23 the judge instructed the jury to return a not guilty verdict for Stella Sehwartz of Wheeling after three witnesses and her own testimony. John Maxwell of Wheeling was found guilty of violating the prohibition law, while George W. Snyder was acquitted. Maxwell Ganjline Bangzini of Harrison County was fined $100 plus costs after pleading guilty to possession of moonshine. J. H. Wolfe of Hampshire County admitted possession of 100 gallons of mash but claimed it belonged to his cousin and received a $25 fine. Camden A. Stemple and Walter Mitchell of Barbour County were on trial for entering freight cars and stealing interstate shipments as court recessed.
Doctor H Q Stoetzer spoke at First Baptist Church in Fairmont praising Reverend W J Eddy on the twenty fifty anniversary of his pastorate. Ministers and townspeople attended as tributes and recollections highlighted Eddy’s work, with a reception marking the social close of Community and Reception Night.
During a period of violent mining unrest in Herrin Illinois authorities opened an official inquest into the massacre that left twenty seven dead. Governor Small ordered mobilization of the Illinois National Guard while coroner McGowan announced the inquest and State Attorney De Louis Duty indicated a special grand jury would be convened. John L. Lewis denounced the violence as sinister influences within the United Mine Workers. Sheriff Wharton said the situation was under control and no troops were needed. Nine machine gun companies and a howitzer unit were mobilized in Chicago as part of a broader response to the crisis. The Herrin massacre prompted investigations by the press and officials into the events and the roles of mine operators and striking workers.
SHANGHAI June 20 By the Associated Press. Woo Ting Fang, once minister in Washington and later foreign minister for Sun Yat-Sen’s southern Canton government, died at Canton this morning per a Renner dispatch.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Samuel Gompers re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor without opposition for his forty first term. Delegates applauded as he thanked them and outlined continued efforts. Portland chosen as next convention site for October 192%.
Providence R I June 28 Delinquency attributed to limited play by youths in correctional settings R K Atkinson of the Russell Sage Foundation told the National Conference of Social Work that crime stems from a misdirected play instinct and that recreational programs can reform inmates and aid reintegration The report also notes Vernon W Van Fleet of Indiana nomination to the Federal Trade Commission moving through the Seasta Interstate Commerce committee with a favorable report
Clarksburg June 2 A mob of about 200 striking miners and women attacked an interurban street car en route to the Lewis Mine between Reynoldsville and Walburg. A deputy sheriff was injured, and several others, including a coal operator and his son, faced arrest as state police aided county officers in the riot. The confrontation led to multiple arrests and injuries amid fears of further unrest.
Group No 2 of the Billy Sunday Business Men's Club led by H W attends a service at Hepzibah Baptist Church in Taylor County on June 30 and July 2 with the pastor Currey preaching in the morning and baptism to follow. Dinner on the grounds and songs and speaking planned. Next club meeting at the YMCA Monday. Fifteen arrested in London raids tied to the murder of Field Marshal Henry Wilson.
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