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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
9
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Radio program from Witsburh Post Studio features various musical acts led by Gunderman and the Seysinghouse Orchestra with hosts from multiple studios. An educational address by Judge J. A. Mincent, with Miss Mae Vincent, follows the program at Quiet Dell Schoolhouse. Community events include Shinnston tennis trip to Paiment and a St. M. B. Church picnic at Hell with games and a field movie. Weather notes predict thunder showers tonight into Saturday. temperature 65 at 5 a.m. and partly cloudy yesterday.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Adventist Legion outlines plans for a late season festival including ticket-book sales led by Mrs. Creed and Mrs. Paul Amos. The group seeks volunteers to promote sales and coordinate events while hosting Q&A segments on biblical topics.
The Palatine Baptist Church will host Rev J W Barnes for morning and evening services. Dr F W Aug plans a special course in protoeology and rectal surgery in New York, with a new office opening in Fairmont after completion. Pension granted to Congressman Rosenbloom noted. Public notices mention election preparations and legal matters in the county.
A garbled report outlines a budget leadership change and early plans amid economic strain. It notes new oversight under a banking figure and a former government official, with references to income projections, expenses, and federal department actions. Local sources mention reactions and implied policy shifts affecting farm credits and public investment.
Travelers from Colleyville, Kansas report a long tour stopping in Coffertilie where they were hosted by former Fairmont girls Kate Hood and others. The message mentions Mrs Swizer and Mrs Swiger among the group and hints at a wandering itinerary with greetings from local friends.
Dublin reports say insurgents occupying the Four Courts building were forced to surrender after a heavy assault by Free State troops. Casualty estimates range around thirty dead with many wounded as fighting raged in the capital. Provisional government claimed control and urged citizens to back the new order.
A London message in The Freeman's Dominal reports that during the event three Free Staters were killed and none wounded. It names officers including Leonard, Vice Commandant-Miariony Liautenant Murugan, and Captain O'Toole as among the casualties.
Reports from Monongahela and surrounding coke belts in Pennsylvania note 16 cars moved today, three more than Wednesday, while Tuesday’s total trailed Monday. About twenty workers reported in Brownsville area. overall mining activity remains stable with about 81 employed this morning. Officials voice optimism for a retirement agreement in Washington tomorrow as West Virginia coal fields stay orderly with no major disruptions. International MVEA leaders to speak at Fourth of July demonstrations. regional attendees including Nick Ajalio travel to Washington.
County officials report school district levies will be reduced in 1922, citing lower expenses and anticipated savings. Mayor Coma and Board members promise timely action to ease city taxes, with plans to implement the reduced levies across the county.
Real estate transfers listed in the county records show parcels in Mannington and Winfield Districts with varied buyers including Virgint Senitehflelt and Bird M. Slew, each paying specified sums. The notes mention parcels along waters of Prickett's Creek and Sycamore Addition, with several related transfers and total premiums, plus railroad notes on a cloudburst in Burtows, W. Va. and an upcoming test of bids by NS. 606 of Cincinnati.
Charleston dispatch reports National Guardsmen and state police deployed to Cabin Creek and Dry Branch as tensions flare in coal fields. Governor Morgan said authorities would prevent a Herrin-style massacre in West Virginia. Guardsmen scouted Dry Branch and Cabin Creek hills without finding armed groups, while reports said families were moving out fearing a military response.
United Mine Workers of America officials and industry executives travel notices show Major Sam Brady of Brady Cost Corporation and Joseph Reed of Consolidation Coal Co among those returning from meetings. Widespread travel includes safety training details from the U S Bureau of Mines and plans for publications, with a Charleston Division group preparing for a July Fourth observance in Moon Lake Park and other coal industry leaders moving between Frostburg Baltimore and Oakland.
Daily shipments show some signs of gain as 70 loads of UK coal move east of Moponge, with 12 cars west of Charleston Division. Seventy five cars of coal feed east of Cake division. production across divisions rises, while 39 cars of railroad fuel cleared by Manongah Division, the heaviest since the strike began. The Erie and Monongahela railroads secure tonnage. 16 cars to B and C East of Grafton, 12 trains total 419 loads east of Graf ton. Western freight moves 42% loads with 40 coal cars. total 499 car loads with 40 coal cars. The Wheel Coke Co plans to ship machinery to a new plant in Monongalia County. a contractor from Pittsburgh handles the project. Quarterly dividend declared by Consolidation Coal Co. and an injunction granted in Helens Bay against union threats to the plant.
The piece reports on the threatened railroad strike with unions claiming a partial victory after a board ruling. It notes potential job impacts in Fairmont and surrounding lines including Monongahela Railway and B&O operations, with maintenance of way staff and shop crafts possibly striking tomorrow.
In the case of Noah W Sturm against Freehold Gow Co an order of discontinuance was altered in circuit court the afternoon. In the case of Joseph A McDermot and A B Gressler against Fairmont Gas and Light Co an order fiantissin the cause was entered.
A cinema program headlined by Clara Kimball Young presents The Worldly Medouma, a moral issue film framed as an old question with diverse opinions. Also starring Dustin Warnum in Tron and Gold, plus a Dixie Minnow feature with Thomas Meighan in a charming tale of growth and redemption.
Mitchell argues religion remains essential as science grows. He cites Yale and the era of bolstered education, noting that religion and science can harmonize. Bryan voices opposition, condemning Professor Davis and urging that evolution not replace religion or diminish faith in God.
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