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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1922

Page

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Final hopes of averting nationwide shopmen strike

Chicago June 30 The United States Railroad Labor Board faced a looming national walkout by about 250000 shopmen as leaders refused to delay strike talks. Only one union head attended the preparation meeting, signaling fragile mediation efforts amid government intervention and potential settlements.

Chicago Temantew United States Railroad Labor Board M. Jewell Labor Board Giclack Elil Fitzgerald Ghicago Gailway United States Crov Alewtabor Cas

Senator Cate Tours New York After Forty Years

Senator Cate, nearing 160, returned to New York after forty years and approved changes observed from Riverside Drive to the subways and palaces. He praised the East and California comparison, and noted rail progress as a career highlight after supporting abolition.

New York Torer Cate Nas Generess Riverside Drive East California Mr. Cole

Local Operators Leave for Wage Parley Saturday

Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association led by president A Lisle White and secretary George Brackett left for Washington to attend a national coal conference. Thirteen officials and miners officials including Frank Keeney anticipate government intervention. The conference aims to settle the coal strike with four or more state basis rather than a single district agreement.

West Virginia Harding Washington D. C A. Lisle White Clarksburg Th. Jenkins Fairmont George &. Brackett Fairmoot A. C. Beeson Anna Pelle Four States Coal Co A. M. Osle Terre Hante Ind National Coal Association C. H. Jenkins Uptonvisuc c Frank Keeney Charleston District 27 United Mine Workers of Americ Sampol G. Montenmers Tormer Tebor Wast Vilein International Or

Insurgents in Dublin Routed From Four Courts

Dublin dispatch reports that the Four Courts building in Dublin, seat of the insurgent faction of the I A A, surrendered unconditionally to Free State forces after intense bombardment and explosions. The surrender followed the hoisting of a white flag and evacuation of a large rebel garrison, with many wounded and several explosions diminishing the structure. The conflict's broader political impact and possible Soviet or American support rumors were noted, along with an appeal for nationwide uprising.

Dublin Associated Press Daboia Atiock Rory O'Connor Ian Mellowes Tle Bast Mby Associated Plessi

Pittsburgh and Sewickley Coal Valuation Doubled by Assessor

The Marion County assessor Glenn Springer reports Pittsburgh and Sewickley coal valuations more than doubled in the 192 assessment, with Zone based rates for tracts, while Sunstone and Freeport coal kept low values. Farm lands away from improved roads rise to 30 to 80 dollars per acre, and outlying districts reach about 100 dollars per acre with higher figures near Fremont.

Pittsburgh Sewickley Marion County Glenn Springer Ssessor Samdsteme Freeport Pittsbursh Sewinkiey Mapleton Sunstone Leadstone Springer Feirmont

Mitchell Denounces Science Replacing Religion in Morals

A Yale Phi Beta Kappa speaker argues against replacing religious ethics with science. He cites Professor Davis on moral history and contrasts it with Selhurst view, while Rev Mitchell and William Jennings Bryan critique the approach. The piece discusses eugenics, psychiatry, and Yale’s educational aims in shaping character and standards.

Les Tube William Morris Davis Phi Beta Kappa Basyard Nas Davis Charles Ovird Mitchell Episcopal Church William Jennings Bry Aeccount Tdught West Virginia University Davin Mr. Mitewell Presbyterian Aasner Lises Yale

Delegates of coal men not selected for talks in Washington

In Washington on June 30 coal mine officials and operators arrived for a White House conference to discuss possible methods to settle national strikes in both anthracite and bituminous fields. Alfred M. Ogle said the bituminous group would be organized by 19 a.m. tomorrow and be representative, open to President Harding's views. The administration plans to let the two sides work out a plan, with arbitration by commission if necessary. Miners demand a 1920 wage scale and a semi national wage agreement, while operators push wage reductions and district negotiations.

Washington Harding White House Alfred M. Ogle National Cor Association Ogle Hoover Davis Commission

County Clerk Reports Busy License Trade Today

The annual license rush opened this morning at County Clerk Lee N Sat terfield s office. Most applicants waited until the final days to file for state licenses. No marriage licenses were issued by 3 pm as five clerks issued soft drink hotel restaurant cigarette tobacco and pool and board room licenses. Tomorrow is the last day for licenses and an even greater rush is expected at the courthouse.

Lee N. Satterfield

Receivership for Big Road Dismissed in Missouri

St Louis June 30 The receivership of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Co will be dissolved today. United States Circuit Judge Sanborn to sign a decree authorizing sale by a special master for not less than 26 million dollars. Minor changes expected before the final order.

ST. Louis Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co United States Sanborn

Mines at Work Hit Record Peak in Northern West Virginia

Mines in Northern West Virginia ramped up to 175 active sites today, a high not seen since the coal strike, with Morgantown & Kingwood leading gains as non-union output surged. Tonnage shifts show increases in Morgantown & Kingwood while several divisions reported declines, and 524 empties were ordered across districts.

West Virginia Monongah Charleston Cumberland Monongahela Connellsville Western Maryland Belington, Weaver & Northern Morgantown Wheeling Kingwood West, Virginia Peon Mary Coal Co Bethlehem Mines Corporation Pennsylvania Belington Weaver & Northern Morgantown & Wheeling

Ohio Wesleyan to Represent at Reuputh Chautauqua Opening

Ohio Wesleyan University will be represented at the Reuputh Chautauqua opening tomorrow by Dr. Ben A Arn eson who will lecture Sunday. The Doctor Arneson will also speak at the chautauqua the three following mornings. Tickets for the chautauqua have sold poorly and a deficit is possible if sales do not improve before tomorrow afternoon’s opening.

Ohio Wesleyan University Reuputh

County to lower school levies in Marion and Fairmont

County Superintendent Isaac A. Barnes announced no tax increase by boards of education in Marion County and Fairmont due to state aid requirements. He noted only three districts received state aid last year and expect to forgo it this year, allowing levy reductions proportional to property value increases. He cautioned relief depends on budgets and state approval, but no expected tax hike.

Marion County Fairmont Boards of Education Isaac A. Barnes Mr. Barnes Winfield Union Grant Tnion Fairmont Independent Lincoln Paw Rea Manningloo Tuson State Tax Commissioner

Armed Marchers Not Located by Troops at Noon

Charleston, June 20. Portions of two National Guard companies pressed into the hills between Paint Creek and Cabin Creek from the east, aided by State Police and volunteers, to contact and round up armed men believed gathered there. Under Adjutant General J. H. Carnock and Major Davis, troops moved with Sheriff aides to the Cabin Creek area as reports said union men had been warned to leave mining camps. Governor Morgan ordered guardsmen to proceed beyond Cabin Creek as the search continued.

Charleston Associated Press National Guard Paint Creek Cabing Creek Stata Dem Mettley 150Th Tnfantry Lesa J. H. Carnock Malprasen Davis Rcouts Ee A. Walker Hanawha County Totum Cabin Creek Livit Maele B. Lilly Ris Morgan Handley

Dead Man Reported Found at Catawba

A body found on the river bank above Catawba is unidentifed with sheriff deputies and a coroner responding to the scene. The death is suspected to be recent though details remain unavailable.

Catawba Sherif J.D. Chariton Jnb Charles Barglpson Constable Morgan J.H. Bloeher Sheriff’s Office

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