Conference of Operators and Miners Called Over Wage Gaps
Northern West Virginia coal output declined with 170 mines working as the union probes two shootings. Despite some tonnage gains at plants amid injunctions, overall daily loading remained the lowest in a week, with specific districts showing minor changes and several mines closed or reduced activity.
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Northern
West Virginia
EDI
Union Envat
Oyonengah
Connellsville
Qumberland
West Maryland
Belington
Weaver Orthien
Morgantown
Reeling
Monongahela
Fears
Kingwood
Chariston
Cumberland
Maryland
Belington, Weaver & Northern
Morgantown & Wheeling
Conménsville
King Synod
Charleston
Utellums By 3 A. Forsaken Wealth and Mock Alchemy
The verse laments the lure of wealth that spreads magic cheats and sudden gain. It mocks fortunes that rise like a spark, leaving a man transformed yet blind to his own fluctuating state and fate, as truth of action resists prediction.
Probe Demanded of Importation of Mine Police
Fayette County Common Pleas Court was urged to recall a grand jury to investigate the importation of hundreds of men from New York City sworn in as deputy sheriffs and special policemen for mine strike duty. Four residents name H. G. Friel Coke Co. and other coal firms, alleging emigration of workers from New York and other states and mistreatment by the men.
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Uniontown
Fayette
Vinsalon
New York City
Pathan Agers
New York
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tinois
Fayette County
Grand Jury
Joan McMasters
O .R. Stannard
James Hackett
Anthony Buraulick Bardelich
For Sale Popcorn and Peanut Machine Model
Popcorn and peanut machine latest model with all modern improvements. In my way. Call or see A. V. Lynch Farmington W. Ya. Phone 11.
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A. V. Lynch
Farmington
W. Ya
No More Curb Gas Stations In Fairmont
The Fairmont Board of Affairs decided curb gas stations will not be allowed to erect more. Existing curb filling stations may continue. licenses approved for 1922 include 57 total with various categories. The board planned to consider further applications Friday morning, amid strong debate on curb delivery of gasoline and potential monopoly concerns.
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Fairmont Board of Affairs
Caseline
Han
Streets
Barnett
No Disorders In County Reported After Strike Turmoil
For the first time in more than a week Sheriffs and deputies remained at the county jail with no disorder calls as a miners march threat subsided. Courtroom and jail rules remained strict while nine prisoners were released on bond after appearances before Justice J. L. Blocher under Keeney’s supervision.
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Sheru
J.C
Charlton
Frank Keeney
Jefferson
Justce J. L. Blocher
Keeney
June Brides in Fairmont See Fewer Licenses This Year
Fairmont records show only thirty eight marriage licenses issued in June, a sharp drop from last year. County Clerk Lea Satterfield notes many couples travel to have ceremonies elsewhere, with hard times cited as the main factor affecting marriages in 1921 versus 1822 comparisons.
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Dan Cupid
Judeine
Fairview
Mannington
Lea N. Satterfield
America First Day Observed Across Marion County Churches
Churches in Marion County plan special services on America First Day Sunday July 2 following Governor Morgan’s call. W Wiesel Murvin is county chairman naming district helpers including D G Winsom Lincoln J Howard Coleman Monongah S L Hobon Monongah J A Barnes Benton Ferry James D Bowman Hoult Pare Paw C Tustin Pairview and Mannington State Senator George W Bowers Mannington A Western Virginia Constitution Association and West Virginia Sunday School Association propose a program with opening song America invocation remarks by superintendent reading Governor Morgan messages and district readings.
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Marion County
America
J. Wiesel
Murvin
Fairmont
D. G. Winson
Lincoln
J. Howard Coleman
Farmington
S. Lhobon
West Virginia Sunday School Association
Sunder School
Morsan
J. D. Steele
West Virginia Sunday
Oh Pase Hight
Further Trouble At Herrin Feared
Herrin Illinois face ongoing danger as mine massacre survivors and workers hospitalised at Lester strip mine fear further attacks after removal from blast areas. State and federal investigators report twelve wounded survivors remain in danger while awaiting protection. Local authorities seek state troops to curb violence and secure residents.
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Herrin
Williams County
Lester Strip
For Rent Nicely Furnished Front Room In Olitz House
Renters sought for a nicely furnished front room with light housekeeping privileges. Suitable for women. Phone 923-R. Olitz House offered in this local notice.
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R. Olitz
Miner Killed and Nephew Wounded in Ohio Shootings
In Glairsville Belmont County Ohio near Lafferty two men, John I Majors and his nephew, were shot at as their car with four other miners traveled to a Catherine Coal mine. Majors was killed and his nephew wounded as deputies probe the assault tied to ongoing mining unrest. In Brownsville a miner, Joseph Nich, was beaten by a crowd during a strike dispute and hospitalized. State Police intervened.
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Brownsville
Joseph Nich
Nich
German assassins still on the loose near Berlin
June 27 report from the Associated Press says four department chiefs and two hundred inspectors are chasing clues to the whereabouts of the assassins of Foreign Minister Rabtenau. Flying squads scour the country while Helsingfors authorities detain three men posing as English soldiers aboard the steamship Rugen at Stettin. One theory places the assassins at Staaken near Spandau just after the murder, from which an airplane allegedly carried them to a Baltic port. The Saxony government demands Defense Minister Gessler resign after monarchist demonstrations by troops under his charge.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Rabtenau
Helsingfors
Finland
Stettin
Staaken
Spandau
Baltic
Mrs Longworth Dies at 77 in Cincinnati
Mrs Nicholas Longworth age 77 died in Cincinnati after several weeks illness from pneumonia. She was mother of Congressman Longworth and Countess de Chamberon of Paris. In Washington the House post office committee postponed the Kelly Bill delaying second class postal rate reductions until December session.
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Longworth
Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
Chamberon
Paris
Washington
House Post Office Committee
England warns Irish body to restore order
London reports the British government warned the Irish Provisional Government last Saturday to promptly and vigorously restore order or Britain would act. The warning, described by The Evening News, urged action to break up intimidation and murder preventing the treaty’s work, noting elections show southern support but omitting a time limit.
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London
Evening News Today
Dublin
Forty American workers held for ransom in Mexico
Washington dispatch reports that forty Cortese Oil Co. employees near Tampico and company property valued at a quarter of a million dollars are held by rebels for a ransom of 315,000. General Gorozabe’s forces moved in with about 24 armed men, prompting State Department action urging Mexican authorities to protect lives and property. no Mexican federal troops are nearby. Philadelphia officials had no further information beyond the dispatches.
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Washington
Cortese Oil Co
Tamplen
Tampico
State Department
Gorozabe
Mexico City
Philadelphia
Cortez Oi Co
Mexico
Tipples at Two Mines Dynamited in West Virginia
Explosions damaged the Luella mine tipple of Crantora Coal Co and the Victor mine tipple of Radcliffe Summerville Coal Co at Arden West Virginia early today. Officials received threats for continuing operations after a strike. Sheriff and state police found an unexploded dynamite stick and several kegs of powder near the ruins. the dynamiters could not be located.
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Grafton, Jane
Luella
Thecrantora Coal Co
Victor
Radcliffe Summerville Coal Co
Arden
W. Va
Laurel Creek Coal Co
Barnes Out for Re election as Co. School Head
County Superintendent J A Barnes known as Uncle Isaac announced his candidacy for re election and filed for Republican nomination on August 2. His background includes teaching fourteen terms, principal posts, and ministerial work. He emphasizes a square deal for all lads. He has been praised for on the job work and long service in Marion Roane and other counties. The Democratic race features W E Michaels as a contender with prior superintendent experience.
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J. A. Barnes
Uncle Isaac
Burnes
J. A. Warnes
Adame Street
Board of Education
Xaroiners
Marion County
Roane
Kingmont
Millersville
Barnes
Fairmont Normal
Western Maryland College
West Virginia University
Kansas City University
Ube
W. E. Michaels
Homer C. Toothman
the Colors
Michaels
Fairmont State Normal School
Flo
Paw Paw
Sep
Government hopes for coal strike talks amid warnings
Washington notes indicate the government plans to bring miners and operators to a wage talks conference. President Harding favors quiet diplomacy and cautions against public discussion while acknowledging possible government persuasion if voluntary industry action fails.
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Washington
Harding Wassaigh
Dogius Ilialg
Aval
Presidentsett
White
Bowormmenk
Willy
Wilburn trial delayed as defense attorneys fail to appear
Harles Town June 27 The trial of John Wilburn for murder was delayed due to defense attorneys being unable to peach. The court adjourned at 4 o clock after opening at 10. Telegrams indicated two colleagues were delayed traveling from May towards Charleston. The case is linked to a miner march in Southern West Virginia coalfields last summer.
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Harles Town
John Wilburn
Onva Clarke
Peach Chartea
Wiercourt
J.dr. On
Herold W. Houston
Cse Townsend
Charleston
Woods
Wilburn
Virginia
Hel Fela
Blair
J. E. Wilburn
West Sue
John
Logan County
Qrhich
Gore
George Munsersandi
Carlago
Ehalts
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B. Emanougah
Melisville
Utellums
3. A
Park
Conintzis
H.C. Ist Central Fire Station
Friends of Organized
Wiberty
Bigrket House
12Th St
Suriday
Chariton Sheriff of
Marion Co
Uniontown Coal Companies
the Home Furniture Company
Jefferson Street
Dano Traction Park
Nelson
Miner
Saxony
Doctor Gessler
Dresden
Berliner Tageblatt
Gresler
Charce
England
Pacific-Atlantic
Charles Boyd
Iinois
Southern
Minois
Quifor
Demmies
Harding
Charles Town
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