West Virginia Eyes Democratic Landslide in 1920 Election
Oct. 20 reports from multiple cities predict a sweeping Democratic win. Cox appears to capture the state's electoral vote, Koontz projects a large governor race plurality, and Roosevelt along with Cox carry several districts as Harding’s appeal fades amid labor and League of Nations divisions.
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Fairmont
Cox
Wilson
League of Nations
Morgan-Montgomery
Koontz
Neely
Rosenbloom
Congress
Martinsburg
Forest W. Brown
Roosevelt
Harding
Wheeling
Panhandle
Arthur B. Koontz
Huntington
John L. Connor
Morgan
Montgomery
Williamson
Rock
Maine
West Virginia
W. W. McNeal
Bluefield
Clarksburg
Stuart F. Reed
Robert F. Kidd
Harding Montgomery
Harrison County
Charleston
Women urged to vote for Koontz and Cox in WV race
A democratic girls club appeal stresses registration and voting to back Arthur B. Koontz for governor and the national ticket, arguing that GOP threats to the old machine loom. It notes Mooreland backing Koontz and outlines a slate of six Congressmen and seven state officers.
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Arthur B. Koontz
Cornwell
Judge Morgan
Sam Montgomery
M. M. Neely
Forest W
Iown
Robert F. Kidd
John L. Connor
W. W. McNeal
William E. Wilson
James H. Miller
Paul J. Newton
A. C. Aerold
W. W. Trent
Edward A. Brannon
Sampson N. Miller
I. ©. Somerville
Supreme Court of Appeals
Turkish rebels menace Batum and Armenian front near Araxes
Turkish nationalists are reported attacking Armenians at the headwaters of the Araxes river east of Erzerum. They also plan an assault on Batum, which is held by Georgian forces.
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Erzerum
Constantinople
Araxes River
Batum
Order of Publication in Raleigh County divorce case 1920
State of West Virginia Raleigh County issues an order of publication in the Circuit Court of Raleigh County. Complainant seeks a divorce from George W. Gille. He must appear within one month of due publication to protect interests. clerk Albert Williams signs. Ashton File and W Goldsmith serve as solicitors.
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West Virginia
Raleigh
Circuit Court
Reoss Eee
George W. Gillie
George W. Gille
Albert Williams
Ashton File
W. W. Goldsmith
Notice to Take Depositions in Gillie Case
In Raleigh County Circuit Court Rebecca Gillie plaintiff will take her deposition and others on November 6, 1920 at Ashton File law offices Beckley WV before Divorce Commissioner Herbert He. Stansbury between 8 am and 6 pm. If not completed the deposition may be adjourned daily at the same place and hours until finished. 1028 Attorney for Rebecca Gillie.
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George W. Gillie
Raleigh County
A. D
Ashton File
Beckley
West Virginia
Herbert HE. Stansbury
Reparations battle widens as Berlin proposes sum
Germany reiterates demand for a definite reparations sum and sends a new proposal to Paris via Charles Laurent, the French Ambassador to Germany. The exchange follows earlier wartime settlement talks and signals ongoing diplomatic friction between Paris and Berlin over postwar reparations.
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Hans
Paris
Germany
Berlin
Charles Laurent
Italy Ratifies St Germain Pact by Senate Unanimous
Rome September 27 The Italian senate unanimously ratified the Treaty of Saint German today after the chamber of deputies had already approved the pact. The historic accord ends years of postwar negotiations and solidifies peace terms with Allied powers.
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Italy
Rome
Senate
St. Germain
Chamber of Deputies
Divorce Suit Against Nonresident Haislip Initiated
The first Monday in October, Hazel Haislip sues William D. Haislip for a divorce from bed and board. An affidavit shows the defendant is a nonresident, requiring appearance within one month after due publication to protect his interests. Notice cites a date in October 1920 with location and hours for appearance.
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Chancery
William D. Haislip
Deposition Notice for Chancery Case in Raleigh County WV
The law office of W H File in Bedley West Virginia will take the depositions of Hazel Haislip in evidence for a suit in Chancery pending in the Circuit Court of Raleigh County WV where Hazel is plaintiff and the reader is named as defendant. If not commenced or completed on the day, the depositions will be continued daily at the same place and hours until finished.
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W. H. File
Bedley
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Raleigh
Hazel Haislip
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Grosscup
Grosscup and
United States
Koontz Or
Mr. Koontz
Rebecca Gillie
Moorefield & Casto
Beckley, W. Va
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