20 May 1921
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
1
A century review traces how movable type and print transformed thought and society. It argues advertising as a lasting force, a universal motive power guiding civilization, with examples from the Great War showing air dropped leaflets shaping public perception.
The Asgalo Dambo murder trial enters its third day in Criminal Court with proceedings focused on jury instructions. Attorneys for both sides presented extensive arguments and the defense highlighted Bullets did not penetrate the brain per Dr Offner. The diary evidence was barred but a two hour translation was entered into record by interpreter Mrs Lona Caldara.
In Mannington yesterday Charlie Moore amid drunken misadventure and a mix of city officials. The mayor asked about his home as the drunken man wandered Mannington. Police court adjourned with fines and a note on men signing checks at the station.
Production in the Fairmont region shows a steady increase this week with 1008 cars loaded yesterday 960 on Wednesday and 840 on Monday The Western Maryland line moved eight cars with one mine working and the Monongahela district produced 191 cars Morgantown and Wheeling combined 70 cars and the Monongah division totaled 729 making yesterday’s regional total 1008 cars.
Clarence D. Robin reports that J. D. Bradley of Dundon is endorsed for president of the National Coal Association by the West Virginia and Northern West Virginia groups. The state meeting endorsed Bradley with Howard W. Showalter and Tom Lewis present, while H. Jenkins and Quiton Yforton were elected directors.
In the region today there are 250 unconsigned loads across Monongah and Western Maryland lines. The Monongah division shows 192 unconsigned loads, with the Monongahela 21 and Western Maryland 37, totaling 250.
Veterans of B and C, gathering Saturday at 7 pm in the American building, will mark their 32nd anniversary with mayoral and judicial addresses, Mine foreman remarks, and musical entertainment by veterans and guests. A substantial lunch will be served after the program.
The performer known as Lady Decins formerly Wiylou Gould plans a return tour to visit her American relatives in June. She will travel to join family and share memories with supporters across key towns.
May 2006 Jersey City report charges De Filippo with conspiracy to destroy United States office in New York connected to Wall Street explosion last September. He was held without bail for May 26 hearing. counsel says he had no involvement and did not know the location. Driver and identity witnesses withheld by Justice agents. one defendant was in Bayonne trucking for 12 years.
Former West Virginia governor John J. Cornwell told the National Coal Association in New York that government control of coal mines may be explored. He argued regulation should be studied only as a possible cause of regulatory proposals, noting shortages and high prices stirred debate while the public’s need for coal remains.
The Condict River Transportation Company of Pittsburgh appeared before a Monongahela Valley Association committee to discuss a freight and passenger line between here and Pittsburgh. Ira Akins S A Phillips and S L Richards questioned the plan, but the committee could not endorse the proposal though they urged no delay in the project.
White elected commander of the G A R West Virginia unit spends time as agent for the state road commission. He has found many toatans or neglect to obtain proper licenses for trucks and autos drawing calls to Justices Billingsles and Musgrave. Senator White visits the city as guest of his son Kemble White.
Governor Morgan proclaims martial law in Mingo County to quell a miners’ strike and lawlessness. The order bans public gatherings, restricts possession of weapons, and places civil and military authorities in control until order returns. The proclamation instructs citizens to obey and warns of arrests for violations.
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