Coal transport figures and personnel news from Fairmont area
Coal loading figures for November 1920 and October 1990 are mixed with local personnel updates. Reports note coal cars loaded, coke and coal distributions, and weekly changes on the Monongahela and Western railway lines. Also mentioned are Brady and Showalter family updates and a courtly fever illness in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iostling
Fairmont
Fion
Yorklax
Joan Oh
Monongah Alcon T. & C. R. K
Divi
Turlee & Woeck
Parmof Cox
Western Railway
Jeri Beet
Sierarsiae
Dipak
Mings
Mings Intone Tb Division
Monoartheis
Lanla
Durin
Brady
Rkay
Jack Showalter
Judge = ter
Forest Canal
Fox
Egon Lo
Tee Pan
By The Way: Arctic explorer’s son in bizarre outlook
A fragmented 1910s style ditty notes Chance Ishjalmar Stefans son, a famed Arctic explorer, ready for another polar trek. It mentions a South Sea islander adapting to 60 degrees below, the dangers of adversity, safety campaigns reducing injuries, postal stamp sales, and scattered observations on letters, fashion, and quirky anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishjalmar Stefansson
Nature
City board delays bids and reviews street repairs
The city board deferred bid actions for one week at the morning meeting. Items include damages and walk repairs on Market Street, a variance for 23 Tome Street, and investigations into Pennsylvania Avenue Hameton Road upgrades. Building permits were approved for five properties with costs ranging up to 3 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cty
om /Golumbia
Muriet Ateac
Chootiut
Old Tractora
Colla
Rrovey Nutter
Moyer Weaver
Mighwayva Arnott
Aliiler
Ziti
Gaskin
Market Street
Carina
M. W. Ogden
Witiam Richarfin
Medards
Gasting
Arnett
City Engines Mille
Pennsylvania Ven
Hameton Road
Traveht
Water
J. Clyde Morris Maé
Morria Tut
Fata
Morea
Mrr
Muller
Monongahela Railroad Company
John B. Crane
Cleveland Avenue
John Russo
Gratton
St. Morris
J.B. Rose
Cleveland Nyoive
Father and Son Sermons at Central Christian Church
The Central Christian Church hosted a special service with Pastor J.E. Gordon urging fathers to influence their sons. Rev. Ray J. Myer of Grace Lutheran preached The Heavenly Hunter from Luke 4, contrasting the humble publican with Pharisee prayers. Grace Lutheran’s harvest supper is set for November 16, with a Thanksgiving sermon planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathér
Mov
J.E. Gordon
Naples
Gordon
Hethrvard
Ray J. Myer
Grace Lutheran Church
Rev. Myer
Earlaln
Han
Torsanryou
Axeloth
Grace Lutheran Ghurch
Cesta
Fire toll climbs in crowded New York tenement blaze
More than 30 people were treated for injuries after a basement fire in a five story tenement at 14th Street sent flames upward. Dozens escaped to ledges while occupants, including a man who fell from a window, waited for rescue as fire crews battled the spreading blaze. The death toll and identities of the victims were not confirmed at presstime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tlkemun Talor
Fareup
Farailien
Nowhare
Lacroga
Sky Scene
Pormar
Virginiy Rappe
Mabel Rappe
Larston
Triode Malel Rappe
Horn
Mabel Tapne
Virginia Iver
Kate Hardebeck
Nint
Elser N
Daddy
Werkaay
Ays
Virginia Tire
Tratiine
Zola Tipo
Mize
Tarheeck
Virginia
Zols Serra
Sitio Farson
Zola
Roscoe Arbuclda
Virginta Tanne
Chicago
West
Tor Angeles
Hetty Lohenan
Lebron
Boundary decision after allied ambassador council meeting
Nov. 13 note from the allied council of ambassadors states a boundary between Jura Slavia and Albania was approved. Week’s gavel ceremony to carve wood from the White House for the memorial honoring the rebuilt government is planned for Nov. 14 at Sixth and H Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caer
Sfist Slavia
Jura- Slavia
Albania
Washington
Canernas
Burned to Death at Boarding House in Clamsville
In Clamsville C on November 14 Mrs Margaret Bryant eight year old proprietress of a boarding house was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire as she slept in her home early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Clamsville, C
Margaret Bryant
Smith Center
Kaa
Kia
Santa Ana
Cal
Slonean
Educarion
Saveral Fearn
Moring Inter
Santa Clara
Huelite
Opunol
Fatty
San Jon
Lon Boral
Minta Durfoe
Sore
Alarine Valee
Plead Guilty in Sherman Act Violation Case in New York
Seventy individuals entered a guilty plea in federal court to violating the Sherman Antitrust Act. The defendants faced charges related to an injection into the building trade industries, following a federal indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alean
Moderal
Ponteo
Masses cross Bessarabia front amid clashes feared
Reports from Bis nursey indicate hundreds of Jewish families are struck down while trying to cross the front to escape an anticipated clash between General Petlura forces and the Soviet government. The details are unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riswiney
Bessarabia
Pethira Snd
Naval armament proposal sparks Senate clash in Washington
In Washington on November 1, the Cincinnalon of the Americas proposed an imitation of naval armament, provoking a rapid debate within an hour of the Senate's convening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnalon of the Americas
Senate
Fatal shooting ends in Clareburg roadhouse fight
In Clareburg the night clash at a rural roadhouse led to Albert Ronn and another man being shot by Edward Witherspoon. Onlookers reported four men drew weapons after a quarrel, with Witherspoon firing the fatal shot before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claresburg
Albert
Ronn Agad
Reynoldsville
Hdward Wutherspoot
Witherspoon
Arbuckle Trial Opens Amid Historic Crowd At Justice Hall
In San Francisco on November 14 Roscoe Arbuckle, famed silent comedian, faces a manslaughter charge over the death of actress Virginia Rappe. A large crowd jammed the hall as proceedings began, with reporters and photographers lining the narrow corridors. The case, already a national sensation, centers on disputed evidence and a bitter legal battle as days of testimony await.
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Ban Franciec
Ndr
Roscoe C. Arbuckle
Ton Pletugk
Virginia Rappe
Hall of Justice
Admlatone
Ban Francisco
Roxcom
Police Court Busy As Night Poker Bust Reveals Disorder
Police court scenes unfold with drunkenness fines and poker busts. James Baker’s Speedway room hosts a raucous party. bets totaling $26 and a $320 bill are seized by officers. Joss Wilson fined $10 for intoxication. Morgantown man held on walk through city. Moonshine seizure prompts potential $100 plus 60 to 90 days jail. Several others fined for disorderly conduct and gambling in makeshift rooms on Mala Street and Pennsylvanian Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fou McGee
Bhias
James Baker
Alao Tom
Cho Aum
Joss Wilson
Storn Puntabmant Temain
Morgantown
Henderson
Pennsylvania
Avenue
Baker
Chapman
Cook
Bellovy
Roomie Houng
Frank Williams
Uct
Jim McGowan
Macnidale
Trad Jones
Watson Station Being Removed In West Virginia Area
A labor and rail operations note reports Watson Station removal from the river side road to the opposite side. Widespread staff shifts exist with dozens of workers in Brownsville and Fairmont moving positions. Auditing and traffic departments are relocated to Bitte burg on January 1, and memorials in Arlington were attended by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Shafferiman
NM. R
Monok Gahela
Trownavill
Bitteburg
C.K. Eldere Tha Leid
Simitz
Tims
Litho
C.auton
Fairmont
Vairmont
UP. M
Stramen
Benkemon
Umlby
Arlington
Heoffner
Offley
Wairmont
Cttom
Monowcahels
Callway
Went
Patan
Hughes Plan Studied In Naval Arms Talk
Washington on November 11 wartime diplomacy focused on a proposed limitation of naval arms with discussions involving Allied leaders. A later report notes British and Japanese delegations considering procedural steps while American officials weigh how far to press the plan amid wartime constraints and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Waltour
Japan
Adare Kate Aril
United States
Hughes
Hed Haenrl
Othur Sobby
Great Britain
Montin
Burtt
Terence
Bearstary
Howard Travis Dies at Colfax Age 25
Colfax mourns Howard Travis age 25 as his funeral is set at his residence with services at 1 30 p m. The deceased is described as a beloved son and brother with many friends, and his passing follows a lengthy illness. The obsequies are handled by Fred Gednoryhun of the local undertaker, with burial to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard We
Ard
Charlon Wi
Uae
Calonis
Sara
Baltimore
Chip'yi
Qurelved
Hi Paewal
Colpes
Tindertaker
Fred Ged Noryhun
Condi Ter. McDonald
Gol
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Dnongahela
Melvena Geela
Naire
M. E. Church
Tues
Benoît
R. Heintzelman
American Legion
Scholl
Miller's Shoe Store
Main St. E. W
Curren Evenla End Treak
J.B. Ayres
National Tube Co
Ifty Ladhes
Zidie
Urallogrer
St. Lowis
Girie
Someoni
America
J.D. Charlton
Sherifferton County
Monongahela
Hope OF
U. S
Continental Hall
Hrohgon
Elin
Lage
Bonntor Underwood
Rumania
Cancho-Slovaka
Balemman
Skinner
Serio
J. E. Gordon
It Christian Church
Wit Playtec
Sue Holtm
Hn Mort
Virgina Rappe
Watson Station
Hughes & Plan
England
Howard Travis
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