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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1920

Page

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Grand Jury Probe and Bridge Bid Leads in August City Board

The city considers a grand jury inquiry into a goal situation and the Monangubelar river bridge project bids opened this morning. Road work, sewer connections, and street parkings were approved. a former officer was appointed to police duties. the crematory and reservoir work progress, with wall repairs and tower removals noted. Building permits issued include a maple avenue garage. announcements and plans for the upcoming chamber of commerce event are finalized, with attendance expected from Detroit and local officials.

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Erecting Steel Work For River Bridge

Steel work is underway for the river bridge project as crews install girders and supports. Police court today features a routine docket with a minute by minute session scheduled for discussions on minor offenses.

City Court Tackles Drunken Disorder in Week’s End

City police court docket lists seven arrested for disorderly conduct and drunkenness, with multiple loosened bonds. George Martin age 16 of Base Lun will face 30 days, others charged include fighting, intoxication, and jumping on streetcars. Several defendants failed to appear, including Hyewar, Frank and Jim Gonino, and Albert Countes.

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Handy’s Body Returns to Indiana in Unclear Report

Fragmentary OCR text hints at Handy’s body being returned to Indiana amid scattered phrases about a flag, a river, and stalled details. Content is incoherent, with illegible segments and no clear events or dates to confirm.

Cather Wins Primary Race for Clerk Position

Judge Haymond rules voter failure to sign in party books invalidates ballots in Marion County primary. Cather gains 1,696 votes to Smith 1,770 before recount. 265 Smith votes and 133 Cather votes removed, precincts 4 and 7 excluded. Results leave Cather short of majority, affecting final outcome and possible appeals.

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Polish Soviet Talks at Saranovitehk News Roundup

A fragmentary Associated Press report outlines Polish Soviet emissaries’ talks at Saranovitehk on whether an armistice or settlement will emerge. Soviet demands are hinted to be harsh, while Irish and American political positions are noted, including Harding and Coolidge support and Cox backing the Wilson program.

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Paris July 19 Franco reconstruction and industry drive

In Paris notes from July 19 describe postwar recovery efforts. Schneider, the Ironmaster, addressed delegates at the International Chamber of Commerce in the Sorbonne, presenting factory counts and employment as indicators of rebuilding. He cited 2,412 factories employing 235 people on average versus prewar 3,363 factories with 668,000 workers, and discussed rising exports and import reductions.

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Coal Movement Disrupted Along Baltimore & Ohio Line

Reported disruptions in coal shipments east of Grafton on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad with 32 trains moved Sunday and daily loads varying widely. Officials note embargoes and cutbacks, with high volumes earlier and ongoing checks by Ohio railroad officials at Graf fay amid shifting Down state coal flow and port embargo measures.

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Republicans To Hold Dist Convention In Marion County

The Republican district convention will meet at multiple venues including Lane Court House, Ful iecean School, Grant Town and Winfield School House. Delegates will be elected to Marion County and state conventions as coal operators face service-order logistics, with shipments to lakes and rail lines under scrutiny for discrepancies and adherence to Interstate Commerce Commission orders.

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Meeting to Protest Gas Rates Tonight at County Court

A public meeting is planned this evening to protest rising gas rates and discuss forming a citizens group to petition the Public Service Commission. Officials say speakers will address rate plans and possible actions, with attendance expected from residents and local organizations.

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Rumanians threaten mobilization if Russia fails to withdraw

A Belgrade dispatch reports Rumania demands Russia withdraw troops from Rumanian territory within three days or face general mobilization. The warning comes as tensions rise over the Soviet advance.

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Police Seize Two Gum Machines at City Building

Police confiscated two gum machines found at the city building amid an unclear inquiry. No further details are provided about ownership, reason, or next steps.

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