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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1922

Page

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Coal tonnage on steady increase despite strike

Coal tonnage in North Western Virginia shows a steady rise over the weekend with 409 loaded cars. Saturday loading exceeded the prior Saturday by 53 cars and was 39 more than five weeks before. Divisions report varied gains with Monongah and Cumberland showing notable increases while some divisions held steady or declined slightly. Empties ordered today indicate a further rise over Saturday, continuing the trend into Monday.

North Sernswest Syras Tuts Jinines Andi Monongah Charles Abie Ori West Virginia Connellsville Charleston Cumberland Mononeah Connersville Gimberlaid Morgantown Ringwood Western Maryland Belington, Weaver & Northern Palcar

Aiello Opposes Miners Marches in West Virginia

Fairmont official Nick Aiello reiterates opposition to miners marches and unlawful demonstrations amid suspensions in Northern West Virginia coal fields. He calls for law abiding behavior and urges United Mine Workers of America members to stay within legal bounds and support lawful citizens.

West Virinia Nick Aiello Fairmont United Mine Workers of America Alelio Citlagns

May permit sale of buttermilk in city soda fountains

The Parma Board of Affairs passed a proposed amendment to the milk ordinance allowing buttermilk sales in glasses or bottles. Attorney Rolla J. Conley, representing fountain proprietors, argued for frames to sell buttermilk from glasses, but directors approved a compromise to permit buttermilk in both forms while noting aging and freshness considerations.

Par’mont’ Board of Affairs Sttorney Rolla J. Conley Sopme Wink Sddz Conley Fountain Men

Wife of Governor Small Dies Today

Mrs. Sen Small wife of Governor Small of Minds died about 9 o clock this morning after a recent apoplexy. She endured high blood pressure and the strain of the governor's trial. Born December 47 1861 in Livingston County Illinois she married Governor Small in 1892 leaving three children Leslie Enid Small and Mrs A E Inglesh.

Keeney Averts Miners March On County Jail

Frank Keeney president of district No 7 United Mine Workers dispersed a crowd mainly women and children gathered at the Monongah jail. He promised to seek release of the prisoners if they returned home. Prosecuting Attorney Amos agreed to release with 200 bonds for appearance on September 10. Eighteen men faced felonies posted 1000 bonds each and the process began releasing the prisoners in batches through the day.

Frank Keeney United Mine Workers of America Mononeak Monongah Frank R. Amos Mononsahs Jall Keeney Amos Quien Tim Monsngah My Keeney Hughes Mine Mr. Keeney Hlere

Theater encroachment claim on Ogden Ave debated

Attorney French McCray told Palrmont Board of Affairs that the West Virginia Amusement Co plans to extend seven feet into Ogden Avenue, four feet on the paved portion. A. J. Kern counters that the street has been public since a 1902 dedication and should not be narrowed. McCray, representing the McCray Garage, says a narrowed street would force business out.

West Virginia Amusement Co Adams Street Ogden Avenue Hull Alley French McCray Palrmont Board of Affairs McCray A. J. Kern West Virgins Amulisement Co McGray Gytlop Avenue Theatter St Ann Street McCray Gorge West Virginian Amusment Co Shrewsberry Pi Miller le Bad

Prince Albert of Monaco Dies in Paris

Monaco ruler Prince Albert Honore Charles died in Paris this afternoon. He charted submarine drift, aided U S wounded, and supported oceanography research near Monte Carlo. Born November 18, 1848, he was twice married and his son Prince Louis is expected to succeed him.

Paris Associated Press Prince Albert Honore Charles Principality of Monaco Prince Albert of Monte Carlo United States Las W. F Buffalo Bill Cody Wyoming Alexander Agassiz Germany Prings Monte Calo Azores America Prince Albert Prince Charles Th Mary Douglas Hampton England

Impeachment Demanded for Mayor George Oles of Youngstown

Governor Davis received a petition from Thomas M Faloon of Youngstown demanding Mayor George Oles be impeached for witchcraft, residency, and graft related to a carnival license and animal gifts. The petitioner claims Oles does not reside in Youngstown and was not legally elected, while Davis has not stated potential action.

Columbus Ohio Davis Thomas M. Faloon Lincoln Park Avenue Youngstown George Oles Faloon Youngstone Falcon Oles Olesta Carnival Company

James Memorial Church Dedication Set for Sunday

Dedication services for the newly erected James Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South will be held at 11 Sunday morning on the Grafton Fairmont pike near James Cemetery. The Rev HK Moore, former pastor, will conduct the service aided by the present pastor Rev C W O'Dell.

James Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South Grafton-Fairmont Pike James Cemetery Grafton Salem HK. Moore Astor C. W. O'Dell

Clarksburg Man Held by Pittsburgh Police

Tony Fuzello of Clarksburg West Virginia was held by a Pittsburgh police magistrate for further investigation after refusing to explain why he leaped from a bridge into the Monongahela River as a pleasure steamer passed. Deckhands rescued him, he escaped again, and two men in a canoe pulled him from the water before turning him over to police.

Pittsburgh Tony Fuzello Clarksburg W. Va Fuzello

CANDIDATES FILE IN WEST VIRGINIA NOMINATIONS

June 26 Charleston dispatch reports Wells Goodkmoontz of Williamson in the fifth district and Stuart F. Reed of Clarksburg in the third district filed declarations of candidacy for renomination. Also R. G. Ross of Beckley seeks state senate in the seventh district and James W Flynn of Kinewood seeks state senate in the fourteenth district. Ross later withdrew from the congressional nomination race.

Charleston W. Va Wells Goodkmoontz Williamson Stuart F. Reed Clarksburg Secretary of State R. G. Ross Beckley James W Flynn Kinewood Ross

Two Aviators Killed In Gettysburg Triplane Crash

Gettysburg Pennsylvania June 26 Captain George D. Hamilton of Washington and Sergeant G Z Martin of Buffalo New York were killed today when their army triplane circling above the battlefield went into a tail spin and crashed to the ground.

Gettysburg George D. Hamilton Washington G. Z. Martin Buffalo N.Y

Ransom Demand Follows Kidnapping in Mexico

A. Bruce Bielaski, ex-DOJ official and oil executive, was seized near Cuernavaca by seven bandits. His wife and companion were released. federal troops were ordered to pursue. An appeal to the State Department for Mexico to release Bielaski was sent by Richmond Levering & Co, which holds oil interests near Mexico City and Tampico.

New York Mexico City Guernavaca Hills A.grice Biclask Frank L. Sample Richmond Leveridge & Co Biclaski Jr. Sample Guernavaca Associated Press Jj—A. Bruce Bielaski Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice Cuernavaca Morelos Bielaski Inyife Manuel Bariat Mexicala Richmond Levering & Co Tampico Barreta Racing Enterprises Tia Juana State Department Mexico A. Bruce Bielaski Sample Hughes

Mayor Conaway Back in Police Court Today

Mayor W. W. Conaway resumed duty presiding at police court after weeks away recovering from an operation. Lovell Gray was arrested for reckless driving, appeared before Conaway, and was fined $20 after a wreck on Spring Street involving a car owned by Dr. W. H. Kunst and occupied by Mrs. Kunst and Olan Pear. Investigation showed Gray used a license from another state, possibly prompting additional action by state authorities.

W. W. Conaway Conaway W. E. Arnett Lovell Gray Maynor Conaway Gray Spring Street W. H. Kunst

Man Electrocuted at Rockview Prison

James Disteland of Blair County was electrocuted at Rockview penitentiary in Belleponte on June 26 after conviction for murdering Carlo Catfarelli. Disteland claimed Catfarelli was inflicting harm with his wife.

Bellezponte James Disteland Blair County Rockview Carlo Catfarelli

Coroner's Verdict on Herrin Slayings Draws Little Surprise

June 26 Herrin mass killings probe shows investigators found state and local officials did not act to stop the massacre. Sheriff Melvin Thaxton said deputies took no preventive steps. July 26 verdict noted as unsurprising by coal operators' counsel.

Herrin Lester Melvin Thaxton Arithur Lytton Lytton and Olson Wiliolg Williamson County Mavion

Injunction Hearing Over UMWA Case Near Bridgeville

Federal Judge W H Thompson held a hearing in Pittsburgh on the temporary restraining order against United Mine Workers of America. The Scott Coal Co of near Bridgeville sought to bar union officers and members from interfering with its mines. The company says it is not a coal operator but a quarrying enterprise.

Pittsburgh W HS. Thompson Scott Coal Co Near Bridgeville United Mine Workers of America Scott Company

Blue Ridge Theater Sold At Auction At Court House

The Blue Ridge theater was sold at auction on the courthouse steps by Wy. Les Byers, trustee, to C. C. Robo, local business man, for 510000. The theater had been closed about four weeks.

Blue Ridge Blue Ridge Theater Court House Stape

Rescue at Lake Huron Brings Families to Safety

In the Michigan port of Cleveland the parties rescued after their launch sank in a Saturday storm were Mr and Mrs Alexander McLees and their infant, and Mr and Mrs Charles Smith, all from Cleve land, brought ashore by the steamer B W Oglebay. The accident occurred on Michigan Boulevard as a car collision left one man and eight women dead and a man fatally injured when a speeding auto crashed into a streetcar line.

Chicago Michigan

miners policy debate stirs in Washington coal talks

Government mediation pushes to avert a strike as United Mine Workers chief John Lewis presses for direct talks with operators. Secretary Davis and other officials meet with Lewis amid unresolved wage and union demands. Hoover cites price limits as a potential nonunion compromise, while miners insist on conference with operators.

Coustaeeal Davis T No Ellies Les Eit Aida Mornlok Malon Palleyy Lewis Hardingy

Union Cards Lifted at Eight Restaurants Here

Miss Luin Montgomery, secretary of the Culinary Workers Union, says card foray at Harvey's Restaurant and seven other eateries was lifted. The union claims owners' association pressuring workers to strike to protect an unfair list and urges members to join in opposition to the action.

Luin Montgomery Culinary Workers Union Carnsi Harvey S Will's Watsson Arcade Jen's Athenss Drummond's Owners’ Association Tairs

Local woman dies at Claric hospital in Clarksburg

Miss Mary Larkin died at St Margisi Hospital in Clarksburg after about six days of illness from complications. She leaves two sisters and nephews Fokin. Funeral arrangements will be held tomorrow morning at St Peters City Church.

Mary Larkin Fokin Thin St. Margisi Hosp Clarksburg al Pantowa SC Peters Ciy Chorel Co

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Optical Congress Feu B.scott Our the Home Furniture Company Jefferson Street Small The Knights of Pythias Rivesville W.va Watkins and Co Ariteers Cleveland Ave A. B. Knight Keeney Averts Friends of Organized Labor Liberty Phillips Restaurant 12Th St J. D. Charlton Marion Co Odgen Ave City Board of Affairs Sperma G_ Owen Oregon Lumber Pittsburgh Police Bruge Bielaski Department Man Souther Illinois Til Davia Harding Diesel Hospital Claric
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