Rescue Crews Break Through Argonaut Mine Plunge
Reported from BOKEON California a rescue team breaches the Argonaut Mine near Ken Mido and Milling Co. after a collapse. Forty seven miners were trapped for weeks and crews on the 4 200 foot level work to free two men. the operation continues as the first body is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bokeon
Cal
Soph
Hvackson
Can
Hattie Hole
Itchson
Ken Mido and Milling” Co
Reis
Spaaine
Kennedy
ArKonKyt
Milne
Milen Pekrgonait Winery
Twelve marriage licenses granted in a chaotic ceremony
A misspelled ledger of twelve couples receiving marriage licenses in a morning ceremony at an office noted with confusion. Names appear with ages and towns, including Virginia Talbott, 24, Fairmont. Ori Baldy, 1, and others from Burton, Wivenville, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Myrton Woody
Balicray
Ione Ote
Lee
Batrodold
Alwnkjoviey
Borat
Momov Gulls
Movie Men Stop Here Short Time
Awevaniy alz aaile bike to an Jay In Tex Mason and Tony Thieralla are mentioned with studios and universities cited. The narrative covers film companies Fox and Universal, a route discussion from New York to Los Angeles, prize money of 5000 dollars for winners and 1000 for runners up, and a decision on a filming route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Tex Mason
Tony Thieralla
Orion
Gal
New York City
Uthoy
Lee
Wwe Cinrkuburg
Takmimt
Inivernal City
Cal
New York Cty
Getober
Tony
Camuarwettan
Univeraul Molton Piture Co
Enlisroal Roncnrn
New Yorke
Fox Company
Passion Play Discussion by Dr Broomfield
Dr Broomfield discusses the Passion Play as performed by the parish in Main Town. He recounts the vitality of the 1693 vow scene and notes past productions in 1910 and 1920s revivals. The talk covers German setting, the Alpine journey, and the play’s religious impact across generations.
Ford Bargain for Sat Ford Touring 1920 Model
Classified ad from The Dixie Co promotes a 1920 Ford Touring car. Advertises good tires and hardware, urges hands on handling and ordering. Priced at 176,001 dollars with contact at East Park and Morgantown Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Chevrolet
FORD
Matt
Alartar
Dixie Co
East Park
Morgantown Ave
Mayor Involved in Odd Liquor Incident Report
An unclear report describes a mayoral incident involving liquor, a bungled attempt and a crowd reaction. Details are garbled but reference to a night event, a push, and a strong odor of alcohol appear. Names and places are unreadable in the OCR.
Four Shot Mine Fight At Barton Today
Four men were shot during a mine strike mob attack near Barton Cumberland County. Victims, including Childe Rocara and Arthur Tome, were among striking workers. injuries ranged from critical to bruised. Mob violence disrupted the work site as authorities and workers clashed with improvised weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Cumberland
Potomac Mins
Hoffw Brothers
Rom
Buston
Thie County
Jodfay
Foley
Atrikora
Citomoblie
Malemink
Jhw
ChUde Rocara
Kidney
Arthur Tome
Thurston
Industey
Prandin Ana Tashen
Norind
Javas B. Miller
Borden Shatt
Russell Kastor
Careios
Aiilagen
Burton
Bonalzty
Wsventy
Ampingen
le Hott Brothers Coat Ca
Af Mirike
Nenenga
Qack
Elks Gather in Clarksburg for State Meeting
More than 1 000 Elks and 40 to 50 regional aides arrived as Clarksburg hosts the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks fourteenth annual convention. Attendees registered from across West Virginia while opening exercises featured United States Senator Henry Ashworth as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Elka
Asy
Stratene
Voduy
Benevolant and Protective Order of
Bike
Walter B. Wilson
Joy Maeter
Abate Association
Virginia
Leveen
Aude
Atronte Ang
Forttal
United States
Sangtor Kenry Asm
Dirat
Arjeomt
Vite Principel
Much Concern Over Turks Across Headlines and Rumors
A fragmentary foreign dispatch reports widespread alarm over Turkish actions and Allied reactions. It notes Britain seeking moral persuasion while preparing defenses, France urging neutrality, and Italy involved in exchanges about Ottoman status amid looming regional tensions.
Prisoner Stamper Wounded While Trying to Escape in Ligan
Deputy Will Dingam injured a prisoner known as Stamper during an escape attempt near Mud Work Inland Creek. Stamper was wounded in the foot and later moved toward the hospital after the deputy fired in self defense amid a chaotic exchange of shots. The deputy was held for investigation as the wounded man received care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligan
W.va
Will Dingam
Inland Creek
Fred
Schedule change for night train service to Fairmont and stops
The timetable adjusts the night train from Fairmont to depart at 9 25 pm instead of 9 30, with No 44 given extra time to stop, replacing former No 58 duties. Arrivals and stops listed include Fairmont at 9 10 pm and 9 96 pm, Grafton, Ben ton’a Ferry, Hermond, Vallay Farm, and Gratton with multiple intermediate halts and revised running times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulgit B. & C
Alu
Pairmont
Bertimore
Hte Elty
Insland
Tera
Boomer
Arrvine
Grafton
Out of Fairmont Teglaging
Gratton
Keller Hearing Next December Delayed By House Judiciary
Washington august 31 the hearing on the Keller indictment charges against Attorney General Daugherty was postponed until December by the House Judiciary Committee. The motion to postpone was adopted along party lines. The committee indicated the case would be taken up promptly after Congress reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keller
Attornay
Daugherty
Houve
Athete
Chalten
REGION STRUGGLES WITH CAR SHORTAGE IN WEST VIRGINIA
Regional rail divisions report severe coal car shortages with high vacancy rates. Northern West Virginia divisions show 40 percent utilization, Charleston Division notes 20 percent run, and Cumberland and Monongahela areas report substantial cargo gaps. Mines and rail lines announce empty car shipments and planned lines to relieve pressure as projects continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Charleston
Bo & G
Conwallsvilla
B&o
Perena
Vie Cumberland
Diviaton
M&k
Monga- Rahola
MD W
Westery
Maryland
Gana Pas Gully
Hinbagh
Wirginla
City Board Has Busy Time Today
City officials discussed paving contracts for Hamilton street and Maple and McKinney avenues. The meeting covered bids, street walkways, and notices to the Power and Traction Company, with council actions including paving Sixth Street and repairs to Fourth Street walkways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton See
Maple Avenue
McKinney
Airnet
Hamilton Treet
Coment
W- R. Bainbridge
Mckinnny
Belok
R. W. Pimple
J. Circle Morris
Capaiva
Fairmont Avenui
Wirwiuia ‘Avenue
Bellview Avenue
Pennsylvansia Tyunun
Pulton
Mopongahinta Vailey Power
Traction Coy
Cuka
Arnett
Walnut Evenue
Hononiavesus
W. W. Conawar
ZF. Davis
Hrecla
Bart Pairmont High School
Amd
Eta
Mra
Anna Satterfield
Betory
Mion Con
Mallormo
Jaminon
Proparty
Motrin
Mint Margarit McKingly
Misac Tavey Ford
Wie
Quota Club Holds Weekly Session In Fort
An Ontumous reunion marked the Quota Club weekly meeting with socializing, a program featuring Mrs Renoval Wood Lime, and a vote on the vacation story. Members sang, shared experiences, and the board planned the next meeting at Pair mont with assignments for members and a call for volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tba
Ratrmont Mytel
Mgt Fort
Calitas
Kanilee Courtney
Hid
Pitts
Rove Orgood
Aileen Anern
Jonteny
Aignagenmnt
Pairmont
Mirw
Lurte Ford
Gow
Militefite
Lsee
Karseic
Tonsa Thay
Jalmont
Mayor Conaway Passes Verdicts On Gases and Drunk Driving
Local officials led by Mayor W. W. Conaway issued fines and jail terms for multiple offenses including moonshine possession, intoxication, and driving while intoxicated. Several defendants faced court appearances, with some released on bond after pending hearings, and others sentenced to jail for varying durations.
Workers Return to Shops After Week-Long Strike
More than 100 workers resumed work at Bellview area shops after a three-shift full stoppage. Union workers and non union men returned to duty while a portion continued a brief walkout. About 130 workers were scheduled to report by 6 PM with further talks planned to end the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Whopman
Bellview
Alxty
Tae Olidaym Jamudend
United 15 Fond Board
Alrseting
Palrmont
Toca
Rose Straig Dies This Morning
Mrs Rose Straig, daughter of the late Gayman, passed away this morning. A devout member of the Central Christian Church and Bolhonda Church, she was a graduate of the J O School class of 1936. Survived by her husband and a brother, the funeral will be held at Heathenda Baptist Church with arrangements by LR Jonittoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roan Geralyn
Tata
Infor Gayman
Christian Chursh Ags
Clues
Bolhonda Church
Barrack
Alr
J. O
Yun Raarevad Ember
Bho
Ber Kduband
Betty Maw
Mjonthas
Ofal Uy
Nee
LR. C.jonittoy
Hethenda
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Vargonaut Mine
Isera
Foigiris
Jheinze & Co,cleaners & Dyers
Moose
Ge M. Doolitti
DOI Now
California
Lund
Tor Sale
BUICK
Giek W Touelu Er Tae
Beaty Motor Company
DR. Broomfield
Loos
Temple
Vividie
Broomfold
Mayarld
Germany
Irlet
Toontad
Broomweld
Beelan
Alapineat
Nuun Io Lin Panjon
Nie
Ryan Vest
Teak
Imw
Aiutoth Cormany
Nevar
J York
Workman
Mnal
Broomfield
Playin
Neanng
Broomold
Tou
Ifm
Pre
Tuday
Tavarlir
Ane
Nas
Christus
Wasmer
Shenandoal Valley
Partiow
Uva
Xenorton
Fairmon Lodge
Elke
Eike
Charkaburg
Clavlaturg
Carnation and
Lin
Focal Astin
Sara
Durdaneling
Europe
London
Muntujw
Slovakia
Ani
Ald
Ina
Munlaier Sebau
Turkey
Ts Taondon
Halcuita
Thie
Ro‘hoey
Wirne Bown
Sons
Pauis
Heidab
Amma Ann
United Kingdom
Shange
Kellar
Quota Club
Teady
New Court
W.W. Conaway
Mather
Chet Shroyer
Policetany Hall
Robert McKenta
Praawestings
Amos
Bartix Moore
Jailay
John Alex Wudyt
Sond Jamon J. Gray
Maple Point
Bray
Gray
Grey
Fairmont
Sina
Ori
Rose Straig
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