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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
1
West Virginia and Morgantown area coal operations report ongoing shipments and tonnage totals across Monongahala divisions. Railcar counts, shipments to Atlantic Coast and Fairmont regions, and railroad line activity are detailed including coal, coke, and ore movements.
Russian professor Sadowein studies a village of 18 centenarians among 120 residents. He links long life to diet of soured milk bread and cheese from sheep but argues longevity stems from absence of urban woes and wealth, not diet. The piece notes a marvel musical broadcast from San Francisco reaching Edmonton. Civilization, it claims, eliminates distance and predicts a wireless future.
A jumbled OCR page fragment references Senator Watson, a popular doctor, a hotel proprietor, a plumber, movie fans, ancient writing, and Mercury’s year. It mentions a funeral for W. & Neston with local services arranged by Myatrave and Son, and notes on burial at Meadowin cemetery with church rites prior.
A large naturalization exam was held in the Chowlt court building this morning starting at nine o'clock. About 53 foreigners from diverse nations including Hungarian Greek Austrian German Italian and Turkish were examined and many passed after oral testing by Judge Meredith. The process included naval questions on salary and the constitution. Some examined individuals did not know city state or country leaders yet most fulfilled requirements. The group featured numerous named applicants and ended with allegiance taken before the circuit clerk and Judge Meredith.
A Fairmont report details a discovery during remodeling of the Floyd homestead on Chatham avenue. An old ledger from 1864 to 1861 shows prices for whiskey, shoes, and other goods, with notes on prominent Civil War era customers and the store’s accounting. The piece connects railway plans and local transport with community trade and travel disruptions.
Ulster replies to the Dublin government communique on the question of an Irish new element. The Ulster stand rejects any violation of rights and accuses the government of failing to maintain policy during negotiations. The Ulster representative threatens to publish the correspondence if demands are not met.
DENVIR Nov 17 Martial law spread through Tuer fino county as state rangers assume law enforcement amid a Colorado Coal and Iron Company strike involving about 3,500 workers. A 20 percent wage cut announced last week and to take effect now signals potential mine closures. Melonien district 15 UMWA president says 12 more mines will close within days as sympathy actions spread.
A new post office was established at Brady in Monongalia County with A. D. Hailey appointed postmaster. The facility, formerly linked to the Monongahala railway operations, involved personnel from Brady Coal Corporation and Tamison Coal Coke Co. G H Emerson of Baltimore oversaw mechanical power and equipment, with B&O Railway officials surveying the property before departing.
The North American Accident Insurance Company, established in 1886, offers a one million dollar travel accident policy via The West Virginian. Readers can get a year of insurance with the newspaper at the cost of a regular subscription, as a community service promoting low-cost, broad protection against accidents.
President Harding told Republican House conferees that a 40 percent top tax rate would be acceptable to the administration. The White House met with Fortney and Lonxworth, with Portnas and Grace of Iowa, as part of the wage and means committee group. Debates pivoted on a 60 percent ceiling in the Senate proposal, leaving the House stalled and a letter from the president sent to Fortney expressing his view.
The Red Cross asks for clothing of all kinds for local families in need. Immediate help is requested for two boys ages thirteen and ten, who lack proper clothing and cannot attend to basic needs. A widowed mother with four children, one baby, struggles to cover essentials as the county court provides only limited aid. Donations of undergarments, durable garments, and general wear are urged to aid these families.
Six people were killed when an auto traveling through Johnstown, Pennsylvania, crashed through the Woodvale bridge panning, the railroad cut, and toppled off the track to the ground. Deputy Coroner Yost reported the fatalities after the car overturned following a fall, with some victims dying instantly.
Wire Flashes report a woman killed and husband injured when robbers entered their home two miles from Greensburg. escape followed the robbery as police probe the single incident.
Tonight the Senior Junior party of the Fairmont faculty and students will welcome guests with a program including songs by the boys choir and a solo by Mine Fern Snider titled Ain't Gold No Mora No More. A dance band will play after the program, with card games offered later and a yellow and white color scheme in the decorated room. Light refreshments of sherbert cake coffee and lemonade will be served.
The East Run school in Lincoln Ilerelea taught by Miss Dorothy Tiles aims to be Marion County’s first standardized school under the new law. County and district superintendents Barnet and Michael visited and reported the school meets sanitation and equipment needs, pleasing county officials and Miss Giles.
reports from Washington describe preliminary reconsolidation aimed at direct negotiations within the armament conference. US and allied delegates weigh policy outlines and procedural steps to address the Far East crisis, with focus on China relations and collective security strategies.
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