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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
6
A damaged article discusses mixed performance in finance and oil sectors with focus on early market activity, liquidity, and private banking influence. It references Mexican affairs and speculative emphasis on development, noting cautious attention by financial interests amid uncertain economic signals.
The Pittsburgh market showed active trading with Electric leading gains as a prominent mover. Utilities and industrials such as Light and Fuel and Ohio Fuel supply posted mixed results, while American Window Glass and Pittsburgh Plate Glass held steady. Union United States bonds edged higher as new waves of optimism touched the market.
In Chicago on June 29 traders noted a late recovery after early hours trading. Wheat futures fell modestly with July at about $1.03, while December wheat moved lower. Corn showed gains despite volatility as prices firmed from earlier lows.
Oil and gas notes from Doddridge and surrounding counties detail active drilling and tests across Central and Union districts. New prospect on the Little Kanawha river in Herman district, Calhoun county, Va vies for attention as producers like WInjun and Leroy Leeson farms report tests and early output. Multiple rigs in Kanawha, Roane, Clay, Lincoln, and Roane counties compile a busy picture with several producers and tests noting modest to notable results.
In a muddled tale from early baseball lore, Bruno Bettel, a towering 158 pound infield prospect from Columbus and touted for his 8 inch reach, recalls a wartime nickname drama with Bob Connery in Columbia BC. The young star, known as Bruno, defies the barbering ritual and pledges his name to the field as the Cardinals’ second baseman.
OCR fragment describes a bee sting incident in Charleston causing multiple injuries among adults and children. It mentions Mrs Christopher and neighbors aiding victims while lives and safety concerns are highlighted. Reports of nurses and bystanders reacting to the event are included.
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